--- title: "Church of Hope UPC — check charity number SC041212 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church of Hope UPC a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041212. the advancement of religion charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-of-hope-upc retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:18:05.438Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church of Hope UPC is a registered charity (number SC041212) 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 £47,182 (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 of Hope UPC? Registered charity number SC041212 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £47,182 ## What does Church of Hope UPC do? Our charity is set up to provide a meeting place and events for Christians or those interested in pursuing their faith. We do this through holding regular services and events, providing spiritual and practical pastoral care to members, and occasionally reaching out into the community through providing practical aid. ## What causes is Church of Hope UPC registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church of Hope UPC yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church of Hope UPC 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=church-of-hope-upc&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church of Hope UPC a legitimate charity? Yes. Church of Hope UPC is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041212) 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 of Hope UPC's charity number? Church of Hope UPC's charity number is SC041212. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041212? Search SC041212 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 Hope UPC do? Our charity is set up to provide a meeting place and events for Christians or those interested in pursuing their faith. We do this through holding regular services and events, providing spiritual and practical pastoral care to members, and occasionally reaching out into the community through providing practical aid. Does Church of Hope UPC have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church of Hope UPC. 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 Hope UPC? Church of Hope UPC 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=SC041212).