Registered charity · No. SC012925Unincorporated association
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Free Church Of Scotland
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Free Church Of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.
Free Church Of Scotland (number SC012925) 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 Free Church Of Scotland do?
Established in 1843, the Free Church of Scotland is a Reformed Presbyterian denomination that pursues the advancement of religion by preaching the message of the Bible and proclaiming the good news of the saving death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Free Church has a network of around 110 church congregations and over 12,000 people of different ages and backgrounds gather at services every week to worship God. Local congregations seek to bring blessing to their communities, often by running cafes, youth groups, parent and toddler groups and food banks. The Free Church of Scotla…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Free Church Of Scotland
Answers Free Church Of Scotland 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”.
Where does Free Church Of Scotland's money come from?
Free Church Of Scotland reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £750k (52%), investments £457k (31%), other income £249k (17%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£750k · 52%
Investments£457k · 31%
Other income£249k · 17%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Free Church Of Scotland registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion
Why is there no Clarity Score for Free Church Of Scotland yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Free Church Of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC012925) 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 Free Church Of Scotland's charity number?
Free Church Of Scotland's charity number is SC012925. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012925?
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What does Free Church Of Scotland do?
Established in 1843, the Free Church of Scotland is a Reformed Presbyterian denomination that pursues the advancement of religion by preaching the message of the Bible and proclaiming the good news of the saving death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Free Church has a network of around 110 church congregations and over 12,000 people of different ages and backgrounds gather at services every week to worship God. Local congregations seek to bring blessing to their communities, often by running cafes, youth groups, parent and toddler groups and food banks. The Free Church of Scotla…
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How can I donate to Free Church Of Scotland?
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Where does Free Church Of Scotland's money come from?
Free Church Of Scotland reported £1.5m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £750k (52%), investments £457k (31%), other income £249k (17%).
When was Free Church Of Scotland registered as a charity?
Free Church Of Scotland was entered on the register on 19 April 1911.