--- title: "Cowdenbeath Baptist Church — check charity number SC019917 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cowdenbeath Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019917. the advancement of religion charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cowdenbeath-baptist-church retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:15:25.729Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cowdenbeath Baptist Church is a registered charity (number SC019917) 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 £16,277 (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 Cowdenbeath Baptist Church? Registered charity number SC019917 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,277 ## What does Cowdenbeath Baptist Church do? The Church 's purposes ('the Purposes') are the advancement of the Christian faith primarily in Cowdenbeath and also throughout Scotland and the rest of the World by all means cons istent with the teachings of the Christian Bible, including worship, ministry, mission, prayer, witness, education, community service and the support of agencies and indi viduals and other charitable organisations involved in Christian missionary work and the relief of poverty or other social needs ## What causes is Cowdenbeath Baptist Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cowdenbeath Baptist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cowdenbeath Baptist Church 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=cowdenbeath-baptist-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cowdenbeath Baptist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Cowdenbeath Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019917) 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 Cowdenbeath Baptist Church's charity number? Cowdenbeath Baptist Church's charity number is SC019917. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC019917? Search SC019917 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 Cowdenbeath Baptist Church do? The Church 's purposes ('the Purposes') are the advancement of the Christian faith primarily in Cowdenbeath and also throughout Scotland and the rest of the World by all means cons istent with the teachings of the Christian Bible, including worship, ministry, mission, prayer, witness, education, community service and the support of agencies and indi viduals and other charitable organisations involved in Christian missionary work and the relief of poverty or other social needs Does Cowdenbeath Baptist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowdenbeath Baptist Church. 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 Cowdenbeath Baptist Church? Cowdenbeath Baptist Church 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=SC019917).