--- title: "Arbroath and District Church of Scotland — check charity number SC006482 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arbroath and District Church of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006482. the advancement of religion charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arbroath-and-district-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:31:35.583Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arbroath and District Church of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC006482) 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 £2,832,837 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Arbroath and District Church of Scotland? Registered charity number SC006482 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,832,837 Website [arbroathdistrictcofs.org.uk](http://arbroathdistrictcofs.org.uk/) ## What does Arbroath and District Church of Scotland do? The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to Glorify God and to work the advancement of Christ's Kingdom throughout the world. As a national Church, it acknowledges a distinctive call to duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people of every parish of the Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond. Services are held in six churches on a Sunday with live streaming and recording and also one midweek service. We make provision for yo… ## What causes is Arbroath and District Church of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arbroath and District Church of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arbroath and District Church of Scotland 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=arbroath-and-district-church-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://arbroathdistrictcofs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arbroath and District Church of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Arbroath and District Church of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006482) 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 Arbroath and District Church of Scotland's charity number? Arbroath and District Church of Scotland's charity number is SC006482. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006482? Search SC006482 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 Arbroath and District Church of Scotland do? The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to Glorify God and to work the advancement of Christ's Kingdom throughout the world. As a national Church, it acknowledges a distinctive call to duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people of every parish of the Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond. Services are held in six churches on a Sunday with live streaming and recording and also one midweek service. We make provision for yo… Does Arbroath and District Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arbroath and District Church of Scotland. 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 Arbroath and District Church of Scotland? Arbroath and District Church of Scotland's website is http://arbroathdistrictcofs.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=SC006482).