Columban Fathers
Columban Fathers is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Columban Fathers?
- Registered charity number
- SC038948
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £4,360,563
- Website
- www.columbans.co.uk
What does Columban Fathers do?
The present Trustees do and the Trustees shall stand possessed of the trust property and of the income of the trust property Upon Trust to apply the same either as capital or as income for such charitable purpose whioh advance the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried on by or under the direction of the Society as the Trustees with the approval of the Superior shall from time to time think fit and if ' a t any time the Society shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on or direct any charitable work then for such lawful charitable purposes connected with the adva…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Columban Fathers a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Columban Fathers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038948) 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 Columban Fathers's charity number?
- Columban Fathers's charity number is SC038948. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC038948?
- Search SC038948 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 Columban Fathers do?
- The present Trustees do and the Trustees shall stand possessed of the trust property and of the income of the trust property Upon Trust to apply the same either as capital or as income for such charitable purpose whioh advance the religious and other charitable work for the time being carried on by or under the direction of the Society as the Trustees with the approval of the Superior shall from time to time think fit and if ' a t any time the Society shall cease to exist or shall cease to carry on or direct any charitable work then for such lawful charitable purposes connected with the adva…
- Does Columban Fathers have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Columban Fathers. 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 Columban Fathers?
- Columban Fathers's website is http://www.columbans.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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.