--- title: "Church Service Society — check charity number SC011153 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Service Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011153. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-service-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:17:17.988Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Service Society is a registered charity (number SC011153) 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 education; the advancement of religion; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,845 (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 Service Society? Registered charity number SC011153 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,845 ## What does Church Service Society do? The objects of the Society are: to advance the education of the public about Christ's Church and to advance the Christian Religion and in furtherance thereof but not otherwise: 1. to foster interest in the history of liturgy. 2. to raise awareness of liturgical development in the world church. 3. to engage with the theology of worship as indispensable for the evaluation and interpretation of liturgies. 4. to study, discuss and explore contemporary forms employed in the practice of worship and in the creation and enhancing of the place of worship 5. to organise meetings, conferences and public… ## What causes is Church Service Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Service Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Service 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? 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-service-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Service Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Service Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011153) 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 Service Society's charity number? Church Service Society's charity number is SC011153. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011153? Search SC011153 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 Service Society do? The objects of the Society are: to advance the education of the public about Christ's Church and to advance the Christian Religion and in furtherance thereof but not otherwise: 1. to foster interest in the history of liturgy. 2. to raise awareness of liturgical development in the world church. 3. to engage with the theology of worship as indispensable for the evaluation and interpretation of liturgies. 4. to study, discuss and explore contemporary forms employed in the practice of worship and in the creation and enhancing of the place of worship 5. to organise meetings, conferences and public… Does Church Service Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Service 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 Service Society? Church Service Society 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=SC011153).