Is Kirkwall Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kirkwall Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC016353) 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 Kirkwall Baptist Church's charity number?

Kirkwall Baptist Church's charity number is SC016353. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016353?

Search SC016353 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 Kirkwall Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kirkwall Baptist Church. 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 Kirkwall Baptist Church?

Kirkwall Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.kirkwallbaptistchurch.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 Kirkwall Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Kirkwall Baptist Church was entered on the register on 7 November 1978.

Registered charity · No. SC016353Unincorporated association

Kirkwall Baptist Church

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

Kirkwall Baptist Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Kirkwall Baptist Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £158,901
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £131,461
Registered charity number: SC016353
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.kirkwallbaptistchurch.org.uk

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Kirkwall Baptist Church (number SC016353) 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 Kirkwall Baptist Church do?

We are a group of ordinary people who believe that church is a great place to make friends and experience God together. We worship, minister, mission, pray, witness, educate, support the community and support financial and practically other charitable organisations in Orkney and elsewhere to support those in need.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kirkwall Baptist Church

Answers Kirkwall Baptist Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 7 November 1978
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Kirkwall Baptist Church registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kirkwall Baptist Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kirkwall Baptist Church. 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 Kirkwall Baptist Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkwall Baptist Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kirkwall Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC016353) 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 Kirkwall Baptist Church's charity number?: Kirkwall Baptist Church's charity number is SC016353. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016353?: Search SC016353 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 Kirkwall Baptist Church do?: We are a group of ordinary people who believe that church is a great place to make friends and experience God together. We worship, minister, mission, pray, witness, educate, support the community and support financial and practically other charitable organisations in Orkney and elsewhere to support those in need.
Does Kirkwall Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kirkwall Baptist Church. 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 Kirkwall Baptist Church?: Kirkwall Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.kirkwallbaptistchurch.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 Kirkwall Baptist Church registered as a charity?: Kirkwall Baptist Church was entered on the register on 7 November 1978.

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.