--- title: "Deer Parish Church of Scotland — charity SC012985" description: "Deer Parish Church of Scotland (charity SC012985). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/deer-parish-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-09-20T17:28:02.989Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Deer Parish Church of Scotland is listed as a registered charity (number SC012985) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £37,956 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Deer Parish Church of Scotland? Registered charity number SC012985 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £37,956 ## What does Deer Parish Church of Scotland do? The advancement of religion through regular worship services and special events. Pastoral care and attention to residents in our community. Nurturing the faith of existing parishioners and promoting the Christian message. Participating in the active life of our community through community events. Providing venues for community groups, health groups and local authority purposes. ## What causes is Deer Parish Church of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Deer Parish Church of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Deer Parish Church of Scotland 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Deer Parish Church of Scotland? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Deer Parish Church of Scotland's charity number? Deer Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC012985. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012985? Search SC012985 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 Deer Parish Church of Scotland do? The advancement of religion through regular worship services and special events. Pastoral care and attention to residents in our community. Nurturing the faith of existing parishioners and promoting the Christian message. Participating in the active life of our community through community events. Providing venues for community groups, health groups and local authority purposes. Does Deer Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Deer Parish Church of Scotland. 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 Deer Parish Church of Scotland? Deer Parish Church of Scotland 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC012985).