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title: "Church Army — check charity number SC040457 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Church Army a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040457. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-army
retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:33:49.422Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Church Army is a registered charity (number SC040457) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £7,284,000 (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 Church Army?

Registered charity number

SC040457

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£7,284,000

Website

[www.churcharmy.org](http://www.churcharmy.org/)

## What does Church Army do?

To bring people to a personal faith in Jesus Christ by (a) providing trained Evangelists and Lay Agents to assist the advancement of the Christian religion, (b) preaching the need of Conversion, Holiness of Life and Church membership, (c) relieving poverty and distress

## What causes is Church Army registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Army yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Army 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=church-army&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.churcharmy.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Church Army a legitimate charity?

Yes. Church Army is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040457) 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 Church Army's charity number?

Church Army's charity number is SC040457. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040457?

Search SC040457 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 Church Army do?

To bring people to a personal faith in Jesus Christ by (a) providing trained Evangelists and Lay Agents to assist the advancement of the Christian religion, (b) preaching the need of Conversion, Holiness of Life and Church membership, (c) relieving poverty and distress

Does Church Army have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Army. 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 Church Army?

Church Army's website is http://www.churcharmy.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=SC040457).