Is Hillsong UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hillsong UK as a registered charity (number SC051872) 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 Hillsong UK's charity number?

Hillsong UK's charity number is SC051872. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051872?

Search SC051872 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.

Does Hillsong UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hillsong UK. 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 Hillsong UK?

Hillsong UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.hillsong.com/uk. 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 Hillsong UK registered as a charity?

Hillsong UK was entered on the register on 26 July 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051872Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Hillsong UK

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

Hillsong UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Hillsong UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £10,868,237
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £11,139,772
Registered charity number: SC051872
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.hillsong.com/uk

Quick answer

Hillsong UK (number SC051872) 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 Hillsong UK do?

3.1 the advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning his son Jesus Christ the Lord and preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Statement of Faith approved by the Elders of Hillsong Church, Sydney, Australia from time to time ('the Statement'). and 3.2 the relief of any person who is in charitable need. 3.3 the promotion of education for the public benefit. and 3.4 such other charitable purposes as are recognised as such under the laws of England and Wales consistent with the object set out in…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hillsong UK

Answers Hillsong UK 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: 26 July 2022
Also known as: Hillsong Church London
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Hillsong UK registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hillsong UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hillsong UK. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Hillsong UK?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hillsong UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hillsong UK as a registered charity (number SC051872) 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 Hillsong UK's charity number?: Hillsong UK's charity number is SC051872. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051872?: Search SC051872 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 Hillsong UK do?: 3.1 the advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning his son Jesus Christ the Lord and preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Statement of Faith approved by the Elders of Hillsong Church, Sydney, Australia from time to time ('the Statement'). and 3.2 the relief of any person who is in charitable need. 3.3 the promotion of education for the public benefit. and 3.4 such other charitable purposes as are recognised as such under the laws of England and Wales consistent with the object set out in…
Does Hillsong UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hillsong UK. 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 Hillsong UK?: Hillsong UK's website listed in our register data is http://www.hillsong.com/uk. 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 Hillsong UK registered as a charity?: Hillsong UK was entered on the register on 26 July 2022.

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.