Is Banff Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Banff Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC015501) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Banff Parish Church of Scotland's charity number?

Banff Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC015501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC015501?

Search SC015501 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.

Does Banff Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banff Parish 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 Banff Parish Church of Scotland?

Banff Parish Church of Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064391693731. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Banff Parish Church of Scotland registered as a charity?

Banff Parish Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 14 September 1996.

Registered charity · No. SC015501Unincorporated association

Banff Parish Church of Scotland

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Banff Parish Church of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Banff Parish Church of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £72,216
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £70,781
Registered charity number: SC015501
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064391693731

Quick answer

Banff Parish Church of Scotland (number SC015501) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Banff Parish Church of Scotland do?

Banff Parish Church is administered in accordance with the Unitary Constitution of the Church of Scotland. Members of the Kirk Session are the charity trustees, and are chosen from those members of the church who are considered to have the appropriate gifts and skills. Our vision is to be a hub of the community and a beacon of light where all can gather for friendship, service and spiritual support, welcoming people of all ages and from all Church backgrounds - or none. To this end, our church is open to members and visitors alike, for regular Sunday worship, normally at 11:00am. Special se…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Banff Parish Church of Scotland

Answers Banff Parish Church of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 September 1996
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Banff Parish Church of Scotland registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Banff Parish Church of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Banff Parish Church of Scotland. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Banff Parish Church of Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banff Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Banff Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC015501) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Banff Parish Church of Scotland's charity number?: Banff Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC015501. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015501?: Search SC015501 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 Banff Parish Church of Scotland do?: Banff Parish Church is administered in accordance with the Unitary Constitution of the Church of Scotland. Members of the Kirk Session are the charity trustees, and are chosen from those members of the church who are considered to have the appropriate gifts and skills. Our vision is to be a hub of the community and a beacon of light where all can gather for friendship, service and spiritual support, welcoming people of all ages and from all Church backgrounds - or none. To this end, our church is open to members and visitors alike, for regular Sunday worship, normally at 11:00am. Special se…
Does Banff Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banff Parish 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 Banff Parish Church of Scotland?: Banff Parish Church of Scotland's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064391693731. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Banff Parish Church of Scotland registered as a charity?: Banff Parish Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 14 September 1996.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.