Friends of Lyne Kirk
Friends of Lyne Kirk is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of religion, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Scottish Borders.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC053238
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Scottish Borders
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £47,868
- Website
- www.friendsoflynekirk.com
What the charity does
Friends of Lyne Kirk charity was set up for the purpose of buying Lyne Kirk building from the Church of Scotland to preserve and maintain the building as a place of historic interest, public worship and private spiritual reflection. Following a successful crowd funding campaign launched by the charity in November 2024 sufficient funds were raised to buy the building and the purchase was completed in February 2025. The charity organises community events to raise funds for the ongoing maintenance of the Kirk which is used by a local congregation for public worship.
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Lyne Kirk 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Lyne Kirk a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Friends of Lyne Kirk is a registered charity (number SC053238) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Friends of Lyne Kirk do?
- Friends of Lyne Kirk charity was set up for the purpose of buying Lyne Kirk building from the Church of Scotland to preserve and maintain the building as a place of historic interest, public worship and private spiritual reflection. Following a successful crowd funding campaign launched by the charity in November 2024 sufficient funds were raised to buy the building and the purchase was completed in February 2025. The charity organises community events to raise funds for the ongoing maintenance of the Kirk which is used by a local congregation for public worship.
- How can I donate to Friends of Lyne Kirk?
- Friends of Lyne Kirk's website is http://www.friendsoflynekirk.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.