--- title: "Friends of Lyne Kirk — charity SC053238" description: "Friends of Lyne Kirk (charity SC053238). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-lyne-kirk retrieved: 2026-09-22T23:34:00.505Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Lyne Kirk is listed as a registered charity (number SC053238) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £47,868 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Friends of Lyne Kirk? Registered charity number SC053238 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £47,868 Website [www.friendsoflynekirk.com](http://www.friendsoflynekirk.com/) ## 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. ## What causes is Friends of Lyne Kirk registered for? the advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lyne Kirk yet? 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. 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 Friends of Lyne Kirk? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-lyne-kirk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsoflynekirk.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Lyne Kirk a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Lyne Kirk as a registered charity (number SC053238) 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 Friends of Lyne Kirk's charity number? Friends of Lyne Kirk's charity number is SC053238. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053238? Search SC053238 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 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. Does Friends of Lyne Kirk have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Lyne Kirk. 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 Friends of Lyne Kirk? Friends of Lyne Kirk's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsoflynekirk.com. 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. 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=SC053238).