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Registered charity · No. SC010576

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# RC Diocese Of Galloway

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

RC Diocese Of Galloway is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about RC Diocese Of Galloway?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£2,918,761

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£3,540,690

Registered charity number

SC010576

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

South Ayrshire

Website

[www.gallowaydiocese.org.uk](http://www.gallowaydiocese.org.uk/)

Quick answer

RC Diocese Of Galloway (number SC010576) 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 RC Diocese Of Galloway do?

Together with bishop Dougan, the clergy of the diocese animate and lead pastoral initiatives in the different parishes seeking to fulfil the aims and objectives which are integral to the diocese: namely, the promotion of the advancement of the Catholic religion, the relief of poverty and the support for the most vulnerable, the advancement of education and the care of the sick. A wide variety of initiatives involve many individuals and groups in looking at the issues which each specific area raises. The Diocese serves the needs of the Catholic Community, as well as the needs of those of oth…

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for RC Diocese Of Galloway

Answers RC Diocese Of Galloway 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”.

### Where does RC Diocese Of Galloway's money come from?

RC Diocese Of Galloway reported £693k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £273k (39%), investments £213k (31%), trading and fundraising events £207k (30%).

- Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£273k · 39%
- Investments£213k · 31%
- Trading and fundraising events£207k · 30%

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

21 January 1942

Where it says it operates

South Ayrshire

## What causes is RC Diocese Of Galloway registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for RC Diocese Of Galloway yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score RC Diocese Of Galloway.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to RC Diocese Of Galloway?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is RC Diocese Of Galloway a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists RC Diocese Of Galloway as a registered charity (number SC010576) 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 RC Diocese Of Galloway's charity number?

RC Diocese Of Galloway's charity number is SC010576. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC010576?

Search SC010576 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 RC Diocese Of Galloway do?

Together with bishop Dougan, the clergy of the diocese animate and lead pastoral initiatives in the different parishes seeking to fulfil the aims and objectives which are integral to the diocese: namely, the promotion of the advancement of the Catholic religion, the relief of poverty and the support for the most vulnerable, the advancement of education and the care of the sick. A wide variety of initiatives involve many individuals and groups in looking at the issues which each specific area raises. The Diocese serves the needs of the Catholic Community, as well as the needs of those of oth…

Does RC Diocese Of Galloway have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RC Diocese Of Galloway. 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 RC Diocese Of Galloway?

RC Diocese Of Galloway's website listed in our register data is http://www.gallowaydiocese.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.

Where does RC Diocese Of Galloway's money come from?

RC Diocese Of Galloway reported £693k total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £273k (39%), investments £213k (31%), trading and fundraising events £207k (30%).

When was RC Diocese Of Galloway registered as a charity?

RC Diocese Of Galloway was entered on the register on 21 January 1942.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC010576).