--- title: "Barvas Church Of Scotland — check charity number SC006563 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barvas Church Of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006563. the advancement of religion charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barvas-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:26:49.184Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barvas Church Of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC006563) 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 £72,291 (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 Barvas Church Of Scotland? Registered charity number SC006563 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £72,291 ## What does Barvas Church Of Scotland do? The advancement of the Gospel through Ministry within the community. ## What causes is Barvas Church Of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Barvas Church Of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barvas 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=barvas-church-of-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barvas Church Of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Barvas Church Of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006563) 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 Barvas Church Of Scotland's charity number? Barvas Church Of Scotland's charity number is SC006563. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006563? Search SC006563 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 Barvas Church Of Scotland do? The advancement of the Gospel through Ministry within the community. Does Barvas Church Of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barvas 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 Barvas Church Of Scotland? Barvas Church Of Scotland 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=SC006563).