Is Cren a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cren as a registered charity (number SC051109) 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 Cren's charity number?

Cren's charity number is SC051109. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051109?

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Does Cren have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cren. 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 Cren?

Cren's website listed in our register data is https://christianruralevangelism.org. 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 Cren registered as a charity?

Cren was entered on the register on 8 July 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051109SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cren

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

Cren is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Cren?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £16,920
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £17,636
Registered charity number: SC051109
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: christianruralevangelism.org

Quick answer

Cren (number SC051109) 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 Cren do?

CREN is a network of believers of the End-Time Message with a common goal of promoting, supporting, and enabling evangelism efforts in rural areas.? CREN specifically targets deprived places in the world with poor road access and communication infrastructure. We initially obtain information about the communities that require missionary support through referrals from CREN members (these are trusted local Christians and ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ), who are situated in the community or know the missionary workers in those rural communities that require our support on evangelism work…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cren

Answers Cren gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 July 2021
Also known as: Christian Rural Evangelism Network
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Cren registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cren yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cren. 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

What should you check before donating to Cren?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cren a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cren as a registered charity (number SC051109) 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 Cren's charity number?: Cren's charity number is SC051109. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051109?: Search SC051109 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 Cren do?: CREN is a network of believers of the End-Time Message with a common goal of promoting, supporting, and enabling evangelism efforts in rural areas.? CREN specifically targets deprived places in the world with poor road access and communication infrastructure. We initially obtain information about the communities that require missionary support through referrals from CREN members (these are trusted local Christians and ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ), who are situated in the community or know the missionary workers in those rural communities that require our support on evangelism work…
Does Cren have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cren. 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 Cren?: Cren's website listed in our register data is https://christianruralevangelism.org. 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 Cren registered as a charity?: Cren was entered on the register on 8 July 2021.

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.