--- title: "Church of St Mary the Virgin — check charity number SC002602 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church of St Mary the Virgin a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002602. the advancement of religion charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-of-st-mary-the-virgin retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:19:02.807Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church of St Mary the Virgin is a registered charity (number SC002602) 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 £86,693 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 St Mary the Virgin? Registered charity number SC002602 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £86,693 ## What does Church of St Mary the Virgin do? The advancement of religion and providing public benefit. This is achieved through: • Providing regular public worship open to all. • Providing sacred space for prayer and contemplation and helping people who have asked for assistance. • Making our services accessible to those with a faith and those without. • Pastoral work including visiting the sick, bereaved and elderly residents in our town. • Promoting the mission of the Church through the provision of activities and events open to all free of charge. • Supporting other charities. • Promotion of Christianity through the staging of event… ## What causes is Church of St Mary the Virgin registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church of St Mary the Virgin yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church of St Mary the Virgin 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-mary-the-virgin&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church of St Mary the Virgin a legitimate charity? Yes. Church of St Mary the Virgin is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002602) 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 Mary the Virgin's charity number? Church of St Mary the Virgin's charity number is SC002602. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002602? Search SC002602 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 Mary the Virgin do? The advancement of religion and providing public benefit. This is achieved through: • Providing regular public worship open to all. • Providing sacred space for prayer and contemplation and helping people who have asked for assistance. • Making our services accessible to those with a faith and those without. • Pastoral work including visiting the sick, bereaved and elderly residents in our town. • Promoting the mission of the Church through the provision of activities and events open to all free of charge. • Supporting other charities. • Promotion of Christianity through the staging of event… Does Church of St Mary the Virgin have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church of St Mary the Virgin. 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 Mary the Virgin? Church of St Mary the Virgin 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=SC002602).