Is Church Of God Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Church Of God Scotland as a registered charity (number SC005253) 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 Of God Scotland's charity number?

Church Of God Scotland's charity number is SC005253. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC005253?

Search SC005253 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 Of God Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Of God 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 Church Of God Scotland?

Church Of God Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.cogscotland.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 Of God Scotland registered as a charity?

Church Of God Scotland was entered on the register on 18 April 1984.

Registered charity · No. SC005253Unincorporated association

Church Of God Scotland

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

Church Of God Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Church Of God Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £109,042
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £92,687
Registered charity number: SC005253
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.cogscotland.org

Quick answer

Church Of God Scotland (number SC005253) 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 Of God Scotland do?

As a National Christian Charity comprised of other local Christian Charities, the Church of God Scotland has many opportunities to be involved with improving the health and wellbeing of people who live in the communities we serve. Our main purpose or goal as a Christian Charity is to introduces people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our strategy to accomplish this goal is to love as Jesus loved and to serve as Jesus served. We currently have 20 churches made of a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-generational group of Christians.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Church Of God Scotland

Answers Church Of God Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 18 April 1984
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Church Of God Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Of God Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Church Of God Scotland. 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 Of God Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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 Of God Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Church Of God Scotland as a registered charity (number SC005253) 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 Of God Scotland's charity number?: Church Of God Scotland's charity number is SC005253. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005253?: Search SC005253 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 Of God Scotland do?: As a National Christian Charity comprised of other local Christian Charities, the Church of God Scotland has many opportunities to be involved with improving the health and wellbeing of people who live in the communities we serve. Our main purpose or goal as a Christian Charity is to introduces people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our strategy to accomplish this goal is to love as Jesus loved and to serve as Jesus served. We currently have 20 churches made of a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-generational group of Christians.
Does Church Of God Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Of God 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 Church Of God Scotland?: Church Of God Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.cogscotland.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 Of God Scotland registered as a charity?: Church Of God Scotland was entered on the register on 18 April 1984.

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.