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title: "Church Mission Society — check charity number SC047163 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Church Mission Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047163. the advancement of religion 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-mission-society-2
retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:35:09.570Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Church Mission Society is a registered charity (number SC047163) 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 £8,562,000 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Mission Society?

Registered charity number

SC047163

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£8,562,000

Website

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

## 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.

## What causes is Church Mission Society registered for?

the advancement of religion

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Mission Society 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Church Mission Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Church Mission Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047163) 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 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 is http://www.churchmissionsociety.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=SC047163).