Is Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC001719) 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland's charity number?

Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland's charity number is SC001719. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001719?

Search SC001719 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bequest Fund for Ministers of the 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland?

Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Registered charity · No. SC001719Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland

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

Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £16,021
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £17,403
Registered charity number: SC001719
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland (number SC001719) 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland do?

To provide support and grants to working ordained Ministers of the Church of Scotland, their spouse, children, parents or any relative residing with the Minister to prevent or relieve poverty or the advancement of pastoral efficiency in the parish in which they live.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland

Answers Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 16 February 1916
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bequest Fund for Ministers of the 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC001719) 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland's charity number?: Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland's charity number is SC001719. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001719?: Search SC001719 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland do?: To provide support and grants to working ordained Ministers of the Church of Scotland, their spouse, children, parents or any relative residing with the Minister to prevent or relieve poverty or the advancement of pastoral efficiency in the parish in which they live.
Does Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bequest Fund for Ministers of the 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland?: Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland registered as a charity?: Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 16 February 1916.

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.