Is Church Mission Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Church Mission Society as a registered charity (number SC047163) 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 Church Mission Society's charity number?

Church Mission Society's charity number is SC047163. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047163?

Search SC047163 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 Church Mission Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Mission 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 Church Mission Society?

Church Mission Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.churchmissionsociety.org. 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 Church Mission Society registered as a charity?

Church Mission Society was entered on the register on 8 February 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047163Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Church Mission Society

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

Church Mission Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Church Mission Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £8,562,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £8,081,000
Registered charity number: SC047163
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.churchmissionsociety.org

Quick answer

Church Mission Society (number SC047163) 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 Church Mission Society do?

The Company's Object is as a community of people in mission obeying the call of God, to proclaim the gospel in all places and to draw all peoples into fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Church Mission Society

Answers Church Mission Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 February 2017
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Church Mission Society registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Mission Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Church Mission 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 Church Mission Society?

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church Mission Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Church Mission Society as a registered charity (number SC047163) 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 Church Mission Society's charity number?: Church Mission Society's charity number is SC047163. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047163?: Search SC047163 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 Mission Society do?: The Company's Object is as a community of people in mission obeying the call of God, to proclaim the gospel in all places and to draw all peoples into fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Does Church Mission Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Mission 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 Church Mission Society?: Church Mission Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.churchmissionsociety.org. 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 Church Mission Society registered as a charity?: Church Mission Society was entered on the register on 8 February 2017.

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.