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

Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland

Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC001719) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £16,021 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland?

Registered charity number
SC001719
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£16,021

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.

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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bequest Fund for Ministers of the 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?
Yes. Bequest Fund for Ministers of the Church of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC001719) 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 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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.