--- title: "Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland — charity SC016053" description: "Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland (charity SC016053). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glenkens-parish-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-09-21T04:23:09.884Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland is listed as a registered charity (number SC016053) 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. Its latest reported income was £36,102 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland? Registered charity number SC016053 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £36,102 ## What does Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland do? Provides weekly Sunday church services along with special services such as Christmas and Easter, as well as weddings and funerals. At times undertakes various fundraising events to help support the church and other charities. For members and non members there is a bible study fellowship group which meets most weeks. The local minister or locum seeks to provide support and help by visiting parishioners either in their homes or in hospital ## What causes is Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=glenkens-parish-church-of-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC016053) 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland's charity number? Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC016053. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016053? Search SC016053 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland do? Provides weekly Sunday church services along with special services such as Christmas and Easter, as well as weddings and funerals. At times undertakes various fundraising events to help support the church and other charities. For members and non members there is a bible study fellowship group which meets most weeks. The local minister or locum seeks to provide support and help by visiting parishioners either in their homes or in hospital Does Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland. 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland? Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. 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=SC016053).