Is Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust as a registered charity (number SC027038) 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 Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust's charity number?

Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust's charity number is SC027038. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC027038Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust

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

Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £50,229
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £21,439
Registered charity number: SC027038
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: merf.org

Quick answer

Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust (number SC027038) 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 Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust do?

We raise funds to seek to provide financial support to MERF HQ in Cyprus to enable them to advance the Christian faith through the funds we transfer to support evangelism, broadcasting and diaconal aid to Christian communities in distress.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust

Answers Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 24 June 1997
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust as a registered charity (number SC027038) 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 Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust's charity number?: Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust's charity number is SC027038. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027038?: Search SC027038 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 Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust do?: We raise funds to seek to provide financial support to MERF HQ in Cyprus to enable them to advance the Christian faith through the funds we transfer to support evangelism, broadcasting and diaconal aid to Christian communities in distress.
Does Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust. 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 Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust?: Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust's website listed in our register data is http://merf.org. 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 Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust registered as a charity?: Middle East Reformed Fellowship (Scotland) Trust was entered on the register on 24 June 1997.

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.