--- title: "Carloway Free Church Of Scotland — check charity number SC038146 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Carloway Free Church Of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038146. the advancement of religion charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carloway-free-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:34:33.441Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Carloway Free Church Of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC038146) 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 £114,538 (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 Carloway Free Church Of Scotland? Registered charity number SC038146 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £114,538 ## What does Carloway Free Church Of Scotland do? The principal objectives of the Free Church of Scotland and this congregation are the public worship of God, the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ , the exercise of pastoral care and the provision of practical compassion for those in need. The principal activities of the congregation are the conduct of public worship on the Lord's Day, midweek prayer meeting, Sabbath School, District Outreach and Youth Fellowship. ## What causes is Carloway Free Church Of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carloway Free Church Of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carloway 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=carloway-free-church-of-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Carloway Free Church Of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Carloway Free Church Of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038146) 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 Carloway Free Church Of Scotland's charity number? Carloway Free Church Of Scotland's charity number is SC038146. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038146? Search SC038146 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 Carloway Free Church Of Scotland do? The principal objectives of the Free Church of Scotland and this congregation are the public worship of God, the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ , the exercise of pastoral care and the provision of practical compassion for those in need. The principal activities of the congregation are the conduct of public worship on the Lord's Day, midweek prayer meeting, Sabbath School, District Outreach and Youth Fellowship. Does Carloway Free Church Of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carloway 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 Carloway Free Church Of Scotland? Carloway Free 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=SC038146).