Is Riverside Evangelical Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Riverside Evangelical Church as a registered charity (number SC007616) 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 Riverside Evangelical Church's charity number?

Riverside Evangelical Church's charity number is SC007616. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC007616?

Search SC007616 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 Riverside Evangelical Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Riverside Evangelical 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 Riverside Evangelical Church?

Riverside Evangelical Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.riverside-ayr.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 Riverside Evangelical Church registered as a charity?

Riverside Evangelical Church was entered on the register on 11 January 1940.

Registered charity · No. SC007616Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Riverside Evangelical Church

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

Riverside Evangelical Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Riverside Evangelical Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £278,277
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £225,692
Registered charity number: SC007616
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): South Ayrshire
Website: www.riverside-ayr.org

Quick answer

Riverside Evangelical Church (number SC007616) 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 Riverside Evangelical Church do?

REC is an independent Christian evangelical church established with the vision of growing followers of Jesus, being an intentional community of grace by worshipping, praying, caring, sharing Jesus and going deeper with God. We meet regularly for worship and prayer and seek to provide support to our members, adherents, neighbours in our community and town, and needy souls throughout the world in partnership with various Christian charities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Riverside Evangelical Church

Answers Riverside Evangelical 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: 11 January 1940
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Riverside Evangelical Church registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Riverside Evangelical Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Riverside Evangelical 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 Riverside Evangelical Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Evangelical Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Riverside Evangelical Church as a registered charity (number SC007616) 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 Riverside Evangelical Church's charity number?: Riverside Evangelical Church's charity number is SC007616. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC007616?: Search SC007616 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 Riverside Evangelical Church do?: REC is an independent Christian evangelical church established with the vision of growing followers of Jesus, being an intentional community of grace by worshipping, praying, caring, sharing Jesus and going deeper with God. We meet regularly for worship and prayer and seek to provide support to our members, adherents, neighbours in our community and town, and needy souls throughout the world in partnership with various Christian charities.
Does Riverside Evangelical Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Riverside Evangelical 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 Riverside Evangelical Church?: Riverside Evangelical Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.riverside-ayr.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 Riverside Evangelical Church registered as a charity?: Riverside Evangelical Church was entered on the register on 11 January 1940.

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.