Is Penicuik Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Penicuik Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC024295) 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 Penicuik Baptist Church's charity number?

Penicuik Baptist Church's charity number is SC024295. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC024295?

Search SC024295 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 Penicuik Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penicuik 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 Penicuik Baptist Church?

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

Penicuik Baptist Church was entered on the register on 12 December 1995.

Registered charity · No. SC024295Unincorporated association

Penicuik Baptist Church

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

Penicuik Baptist 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 Penicuik Baptist Church?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £45,786
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £51,467
Registered charity number: SC024295
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.penicuikbaptistchurch.org.uk

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Penicuik Baptist Church (number SC024295) 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 Penicuik Baptist Church do?

The church exists for the purpose of spreading the gospel and for the worship of God by those who attend the regular meeting of the church.

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

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

Answers Penicuik Baptist Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 December 1995
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Penicuik Baptist Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Penicuik Baptist Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Penicuik Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC024295) 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 Penicuik Baptist Church's charity number?: Penicuik Baptist Church's charity number is SC024295. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC024295?: Search SC024295 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 Penicuik Baptist Church do?: The church exists for the purpose of spreading the gospel and for the worship of God by those who attend the regular meeting of the church.
Does Penicuik Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penicuik 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 Penicuik Baptist Church?: Penicuik Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.penicuikbaptistchurch.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 Penicuik Baptist Church registered as a charity?: Penicuik Baptist Church was entered on the register on 12 December 1995.

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.