--- title: "Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland — check charity number SC012556 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012556. the advancement of religion charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bellshill-central-parish-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:46:35.806Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC012556) 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 £58,923 (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 Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland? Registered charity number SC012556 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £58,923 ## What does Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland do? The advancement of religion. ## What causes is Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bellshill: Central Parish 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=bellshill-central-parish-church-of-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012556) 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 Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland's charity number? Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland's charity number is SC012556. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012556? Search SC012556 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 Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland do? The advancement of religion. Does Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bellshill: Central 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 Bellshill: Central Parish Church Of Scotland? Bellshill: Central Parish 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=SC012556).