Is Columban Fathers a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Columban Fathers as a registered charity (number SC038948) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not 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?

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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 listed in our register data is http://www.columbans.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Columban Fathers registered as a charity?

Columban Fathers was entered on the register on 15 November 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038948Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Columban Fathers

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Columban Fathers is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Columban Fathers?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,926,939
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £3,753,762
Registered charity number: SC038948
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.columbans.co.uk

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Columban Fathers (number SC038948) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

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…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Columban Fathers

Answers Columban Fathers gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 November 2007
Also known as: Society of St Columban Foreign Missions
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Columban Fathers registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Columban Fathers yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Columban Fathers. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Columban Fathers a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Columban Fathers as a registered charity (number SC038948) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not 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 listed in our register data is http://www.columbans.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Columban Fathers registered as a charity?: Columban Fathers was entered on the register on 15 November 2007.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.