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Registered charity · No. SC000455Unincorporated association

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# Dunbar Parish Church

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

Dunbar Parish Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Dunbar Parish Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£466,038

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£771,875

Registered charity number

SC000455

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Register contact address detail (not service area)

East Lothian

Website

[www.dunbarparishchurch.org](http://www.dunbarparishchurch.org/)

Quick answer

Dunbar Parish Church (number SC000455) 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 Dunbar Parish Church do?

The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in policy. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world. As a national Church, it acknowledges a distinctive call and duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond. Dunbar Parish Church welcomes all who wish to know Christ and to advance his Kingdom. In addition to normal Sunday…

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dunbar Parish Church

Answers Dunbar Parish Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

1 July 1929

Also known as

Dunbar Parish Church (Church of Scotland)

Where it says it operates

East Lothian

## What causes is Dunbar Parish Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dunbar Parish Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dunbar Parish Church.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Dunbar Parish Church?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dunbar Parish Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dunbar Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC000455) 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 Dunbar Parish Church's charity number?

Dunbar Parish Church's charity number is SC000455. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000455?

Search SC000455 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 Dunbar Parish Church do?

The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in policy. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world. As a national Church, it acknowledges a distinctive call and duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond. Dunbar Parish Church welcomes all who wish to know Christ and to advance his Kingdom. In addition to normal Sunday…

Does Dunbar Parish Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunbar Parish 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 Dunbar Parish Church?

Dunbar Parish Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.dunbarparishchurch.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 Dunbar Parish Church registered as a charity?

Dunbar Parish Church was entered on the register on 1 July 1929.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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[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=SC000455).