--- title: "Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland — check charity number SC038166 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038166. the advancement of religion charity based in East Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishopbriggs-free-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:11:01.296Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC038166) 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 £40,523 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland? Registered charity number SC038166 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £40,523 Website [www.bishopbriggsfreechurch.org](http://www.bishopbriggsfreechurch.org/) ## What does Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland do? Our charity is a church. Our principal aim is to preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ by holding worship services for Christians and others who would like to find out more about God, Jesus and the Bible. Prayer is an important part of what we do. On Wednesday evenings we have a prayer meeting at the church. Our minister is called the pastor because he will visit people who attend the church to counsel them and to offer help and advice when they are experiencing physical or spiritual problems. We want to invite people outside the church to join us. Hence we hire our hall to local groups… ## What causes is Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishopbriggs Free 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=bishopbriggs-free-church-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bishopbriggsfreechurch.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038166) 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 Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland's charity number? Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland's charity number is SC038166. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038166? Search SC038166 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 Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland do? Our charity is a church. Our principal aim is to preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ by holding worship services for Christians and others who would like to find out more about God, Jesus and the Bible. Prayer is an important part of what we do. On Wednesday evenings we have a prayer meeting at the church. Our minister is called the pastor because he will visit people who attend the church to counsel them and to offer help and advice when they are experiencing physical or spiritual problems. We want to invite people outside the church to join us. Hence we hire our hall to local groups… Does Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishopbriggs Free 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 Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland? Bishopbriggs Free Church Of Scotland's website is http://www.bishopbriggsfreechurch.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC038166).