Is Pencaitland Parish Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pencaitland Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC004871) 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 Pencaitland Parish Church's charity number?

Pencaitland Parish Church's charity number is SC004871. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004871?

Search SC004871 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 Pencaitland Parish Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pencaitland Parish 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 Pencaitland Parish Church?

Pencaitland Parish Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.pencaitlandchurch.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 Pencaitland Parish Church registered as a charity?

Pencaitland Parish Church was entered on the register on 27 May 1888.

Registered charity · No. SC004871Unincorporated association

Pencaitland Parish Church

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

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

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What are the key facts about Pencaitland Parish Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £50,110
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £52,057
Registered charity number: SC004871
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.pencaitlandchurch.org.uk

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Pencaitland Parish Church (number SC004871) 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 Pencaitland Parish Church do?

to organise regular Christian worship in the village

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pencaitland Parish Church

Answers Pencaitland Parish Church 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: 27 May 1888
Also known as: Pencaitland Parish Church (Church of Scotland)
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Pencaitland Parish Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pencaitland Parish Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Pencaitland Parish 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pencaitland Parish Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pencaitland Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC004871) 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 Pencaitland Parish Church's charity number?: Pencaitland Parish Church's charity number is SC004871. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004871?: Search SC004871 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 Pencaitland Parish Church do?: to organise regular Christian worship in the village
Does Pencaitland Parish Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pencaitland Parish 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 Pencaitland Parish Church?: Pencaitland Parish Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.pencaitlandchurch.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 Pencaitland Parish Church registered as a charity?: Pencaitland Parish Church was entered on the register on 27 May 1888.

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.