Is Elgin Free Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Elgin Free Church as a registered charity (number SC016070) 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 Elgin Free Church's charity number?

Elgin Free Church's charity number is SC016070. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016070?

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elgin Free 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 Elgin Free Church?

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When was Elgin Free Church registered as a charity?

Elgin Free Church was entered on the register on 8 September 1976.

Registered charity · No. SC016070Unincorporated association

Elgin Free Church

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

Elgin Free Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Elgin Free Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £52,319
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £31,621
Registered charity number: SC016070
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: www.elginfreechurch.org

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Elgin Free Church (number SC016070) 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 Elgin Free Church do?

During the year, the church met regularly for worship and carried out various activities in pursuit of the above stated aims. Church services continue to be broadcast on-line with the use of social media allowing members and adherents to worship together. The congregation continued its commitment to support the National Free Church of Scotland both spiritually and financially. Achievements and Performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period: 1. Provided ministry for children. 2. Provided ministry for women. 3. Provided ministry for men. 4. Provided m…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Elgin Free Church

Answers Elgin Free 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: 8 September 1976
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Elgin Free Church registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Elgin Free Church yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elgin Free Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Elgin Free Church as a registered charity (number SC016070) 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 Elgin Free Church's charity number?: Elgin Free Church's charity number is SC016070. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016070?: Search SC016070 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 Elgin Free Church do?: During the year, the church met regularly for worship and carried out various activities in pursuit of the above stated aims. Church services continue to be broadcast on-line with the use of social media allowing members and adherents to worship together. The congregation continued its commitment to support the National Free Church of Scotland both spiritually and financially. Achievements and Performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period: 1. Provided ministry for children. 2. Provided ministry for women. 3. Provided ministry for men. 4. Provided m…
Does Elgin Free Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elgin Free 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 Elgin Free Church?: Elgin Free Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.elginfreechurch.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 Elgin Free Church registered as a charity?: Elgin Free Church was entered on the register on 8 September 1976.

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.