--- title: "Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church — check charity number SC002170 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002170. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Inverclyde. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ardgowan-square-evangelical-church retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:01:39.278Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church is a registered charity (number SC002170) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £33,266 (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 Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church? Registered charity number SC002170 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Inverclyde Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £33,266 ## What does Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church do? The purpose of the charity is to advance and promote Christianity at home and overseas through evangelism and to provide relief for those in need through age, ill health, disability and poverty both at home and overseas. ## What causes is Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church 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=ardgowan-square-evangelical-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002170) 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 Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church's charity number? Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church's charity number is SC002170. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002170? Search SC002170 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 Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church do? The purpose of the charity is to advance and promote Christianity at home and overseas through evangelism and to provide relief for those in need through age, ill health, disability and poverty both at home and overseas. Does Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church. 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 Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church? Ardgowan Square Evangelical Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC002170).