Is Refresh Community Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Refresh Community Church as a registered charity (number SC048785) 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 Refresh Community Church's charity number?

Refresh Community Church's charity number is SC048785. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048785?

Search SC048785 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 Refresh Community Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Refresh Community 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 Refresh Community Church?

Refresh Community Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.refreshnewcastleton.com. 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 Refresh Community Church registered as a charity?

Refresh Community Church was entered on the register on 24 October 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048785SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Refresh Community Church

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

Refresh Community Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Refresh Community Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £11,856
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £11,908
Registered charity number: SC048785
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.refreshnewcastleton.com

Quick answer

Refresh Community Church (number SC048785) 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 Refresh Community Church do?

We are a church. We serve the members of the church by holding a Sunday meeting but also by holding small group meetings in peoples homes. We also run youth groups for primary and secondary age children. Specific activities held during 2025 are detailed in our annual report.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Refresh Community Church

Answers Refresh Community 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: 24 October 2018
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Refresh Community Church registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Refresh Community Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Refresh Community 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 Refresh Community Church?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Refresh Community Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Refresh Community Church as a registered charity (number SC048785) 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 Refresh Community Church's charity number?: Refresh Community Church's charity number is SC048785. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048785?: Search SC048785 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 Refresh Community Church do?: We are a church. We serve the members of the church by holding a Sunday meeting but also by holding small group meetings in peoples homes. We also run youth groups for primary and secondary age children. Specific activities held during 2025 are detailed in our annual report.
Does Refresh Community Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Refresh Community 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 Refresh Community Church?: Refresh Community Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.refreshnewcastleton.com. 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 Refresh Community Church registered as a charity?: Refresh Community Church was entered on the register on 24 October 2018.

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.