Is British New Testament Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British New Testament Society as a registered charity (number SC027165) 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 British New Testament Society's charity number?

British New Testament Society's charity number is SC027165. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027165?

Search SC027165 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 British New Testament Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British New Testament Society. 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 British New Testament Society?

British New Testament Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bnts.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was British New Testament Society registered as a charity?

British New Testament Society was entered on the register on 30 September 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC027165Unincorporated association

British New Testament Society

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

British New Testament Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about British New Testament Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31: £2,253
Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31: £4,436
Registered charity number: SC027165
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.bnts.org.uk

Quick answer

British New Testament Society (number SC027165) 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 British New Testament Society do?

The British New Testament Society seeks to promote research of the New Testament and related writings. Society meetings facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among scholars and postgraduate students. Small grants are given to students and unwaged members to facilitate conference attendance. The Society also keeps members informed about events and opportunities of interest around the UK and Ireland.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British New Testament Society

Answers British New Testament Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 September 1998
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is British New Testament Society registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for British New Testament Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British New Testament Society. 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 British New Testament Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British New Testament Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British New Testament Society as a registered charity (number SC027165) 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 British New Testament Society's charity number?: British New Testament Society's charity number is SC027165. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027165?: Search SC027165 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 British New Testament Society do?: The British New Testament Society seeks to promote research of the New Testament and related writings. Society meetings facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among scholars and postgraduate students. Small grants are given to students and unwaged members to facilitate conference attendance. The Society also keeps members informed about events and opportunities of interest around the UK and Ireland.
Does British New Testament Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British New Testament Society. 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 British New Testament Society?: British New Testament Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bnts.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was British New Testament Society registered as a charity?: British New Testament Society was entered on the register on 30 September 1998.

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.