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title: "Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church — check charity number SC003306 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003306. the advancement of religion charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banchory-ternan-west-parish-church
retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:07:24.015Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church is a registered charity (number SC003306) 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 £192,964 (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 Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church?

Registered charity number

SC003306

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Aberdeenshire

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£192,964

Website

[www.banchorywestchurch.com](http://www.banchorywestchurch.com/)

## What does Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church do?

The vision of The Church of Scotland is to be a church which seeks to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities.

## What causes is Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banchory - Ternan West Parish 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003306) 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 Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church's charity number?

Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church's charity number is SC003306. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC003306?

Search SC003306 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 Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church do?

The vision of The Church of Scotland is to be a church which seeks to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities.

Does Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banchory - Ternan West Parish 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 Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church?

Banchory - Ternan West Parish Church's website is http://www.banchorywestchurch.com — 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=SC003306).