Knights Of St Columba Central Benevolent Fund
Knights Of St Columba Central Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in Glasgow City.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC017407
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £21,435
- Website
- www.ksc.org.uk
What the charity does
The charity was formed over one hundred years ago, to be a source of benevolent relief for those in financial need, principally but not exclusively from within the membership of the Knights of St. Columba., and their widows and dependents. This relief is by way of non-returnable grants. It also may, at the Trustees discretion, make grants in order to further the Catholic religion and support priests or seminarians in need. Requests for assistance in respect of members of the KSC are usually validated by the Welfare Committee of the Knights of St. Columba, before being forwarded to the Trustee…
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Knights Of St Columba Central Benevolent Fund 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Knights Of St Columba Central Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Knights Of St Columba Central Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC017407) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Knights Of St Columba Central Benevolent Fund do?
- The charity was formed over one hundred years ago, to be a source of benevolent relief for those in financial need, principally but not exclusively from within the membership of the Knights of St. Columba., and their widows and dependents. This relief is by way of non-returnable grants. It also may, at the Trustees discretion, make grants in order to further the Catholic religion and support priests or seminarians in need. Requests for assistance in respect of members of the KSC are usually validated by the Welfare Committee of the Knights of St. Columba, before being forwarded to the Trustee…
- How can I donate to Knights Of St Columba Central Benevolent Fund?
- Knights Of St Columba Central Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.ksc.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.