Is Holytown Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Holytown Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC012888) 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's charity number?

Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC012888. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC012888?

Search SC012888 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Holytown 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland?

Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.holytownparishchurch.org.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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland registered as a charity?

Holytown Parish Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 23 May 1990.

Registered charity · No. SC012888Unincorporated association

Holytown Parish Church of Scotland

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

Holytown Parish Church of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Holytown Parish Church of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £105,943
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £113,178
Registered charity number: SC012888
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire
Website: www.holytownparishchurch.org.uk

Quick answer

Holytown Parish Church of Scotland (number SC012888) 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland do?

Holytown Parish Church is set up to provide a safe and welcoming space for all members of the community to come together whether in weekly worship, or as members of various clubs and organisations using the facilities. We support the local primary school with toys at Christmas time and collaborate with the local Salvation Army at Harvest time providing food for families in need, and also with toys at Christmas. Our Watchnight Service offerings are donated to St. Andrew's Hospice in support of their compassionate work within the community.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Holytown Parish Church of Scotland

Answers Holytown Parish 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 May 1990
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Holytown Parish Church of Scotland registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Holytown Parish Church of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Holytown Parish Church of Scotland. 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holytown Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Holytown Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC012888) 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's charity number?: Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC012888. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC012888?: Search SC012888 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland do?: Holytown Parish Church is set up to provide a safe and welcoming space for all members of the community to come together whether in weekly worship, or as members of various clubs and organisations using the facilities. We support the local primary school with toys at Christmas time and collaborate with the local Salvation Army at Harvest time providing food for families in need, and also with toys at Christmas. Our Watchnight Service offerings are donated to St. Andrew's Hospice in support of their compassionate work within the community.
Does Holytown Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Holytown 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland?: Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.holytownparishchurch.org.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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland registered as a charity?: Holytown Parish Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 23 May 1990.

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.