--- title: "Alness Baptist Church SCIO — check charity number SC049415 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alness Baptist Church SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049415. the advancement of religion charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alness-baptist-church-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:35:10.193Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alness Baptist Church SCIO is a registered charity (number SC049415) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £63,146 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Alness Baptist Church SCIO? Registered charity number SC049415 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £63,146 Website [www.alnessbc.org.uk](http://www.alnessbc.org.uk/) ## What does Alness Baptist Church SCIO do? To organise and promote Christian values and work to benefit the local community. It aims to promote values consistent with the teachings of the Christian Bible including worship, ministry, prayer, witness, education, community service and the support of agencies and other charitable organisations involved in Christian missionary work, the relief of poverty and other social needs. ## What causes is Alness Baptist Church SCIO registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alness Baptist Church SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alness Baptist Church SCIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=alness-baptist-church-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.alnessbc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alness Baptist Church SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Alness Baptist Church SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049415) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Alness Baptist Church SCIO's charity number? Alness Baptist Church SCIO's charity number is SC049415. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049415? Search SC049415 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Alness Baptist Church SCIO do? To organise and promote Christian values and work to benefit the local community. It aims to promote values consistent with the teachings of the Christian Bible including worship, ministry, prayer, witness, education, community service and the support of agencies and other charitable organisations involved in Christian missionary work, the relief of poverty and other social needs. Does Alness Baptist Church SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alness Baptist Church SCIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Alness Baptist Church SCIO? Alness Baptist Church SCIO's website is http://www.alnessbc.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049415).