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Registered charity · No. SC012272Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Argyll And Bute

Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles

Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Argyll And Bute.

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Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles is a registered charity (number SC012272) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £16,607 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles?

Registered charity number
SC012272
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
Argyll And Bute
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)
£16,607

What does Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles do?

The Clerical Friendly Society provides support to the active priests of the RC Diocese of Argyll and th Isles, mostly by refunding expenses such as optical, dental and other health-based expenses. On agreement with the Trustees we can also help some of our clergy with the costs of other items such as replacing liturgical books and travel expenses if a priest has been on retreat or working for the church if it is unreasonble for them to pay it themselves. The charity owns a flat which is rented, and has a stocks and shares portfolio to gain funds.

What causes is Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles a legitimate charity?
Yes. Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012272) 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 Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles's charity number?
Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles's charity number is SC012272. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012272?
Search SC012272 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 Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles do?
The Clerical Friendly Society provides support to the active priests of the RC Diocese of Argyll and th Isles, mostly by refunding expenses such as optical, dental and other health-based expenses. On agreement with the Trustees we can also help some of our clergy with the costs of other items such as replacing liturgical books and travel expenses if a priest has been on retreat or working for the church if it is unreasonble for them to pay it themselves. The charity owns a flat which is rented, and has a stocks and shares portfolio to gain funds.
Does Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles. 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 Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles?
Clerical Friendly Society Of The RC Diocese Of Argyll & The Isles 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.