--- title: "Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy — check charity number SC011429 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011429. the advancement of religion charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-of-st-john-baptist-portsoy retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:11:05.809Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy is a registered charity (number SC011429) 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 £2,518 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 St John Baptist Portsoy? Registered charity number SC011429 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £2,518 ## What does Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy do? The Charity promotes the work of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the area around Portsoy by contributing to the stipend of the priest who serves the Banffshire coast ## What causes is Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy 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-st-john-baptist-portsoy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011429) 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 St John Baptist Portsoy's charity number? Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy's charity number is SC011429. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011429? Search SC011429 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 St John Baptist Portsoy do? The Charity promotes the work of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the area around Portsoy by contributing to the stipend of the priest who serves the Banffshire coast Does Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy. 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 St John Baptist Portsoy? Church Of St John Baptist Portsoy 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=SC011429).