Seafarer's Christian Friend Society
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Seafarer's Christian Friend Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.
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What are the key facts about Seafarer's Christian Friend Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £270,000
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £275,000
- Registered charity number
- SC054032
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Outwith Scotland
- Website
- scfs.org
Quick answer
What does Seafarer's Christian Friend Society do?
To employ Ordained, Associate and Volunteer Port Chaplains and Ship Visitors for the visitation of ships in various ports worldwide. To seek to befriend and support seafarers, their families and others. To provide spiritual, physical, practical and mental welfare support as necessary To disseminate the Holy Scriptures, tracts, and Christian literature among the seafarers and others. To conduct Christian services onboard vessels as requested. To disciple and encourage seafaring Christians in the continuation of their faith. To promote SCFS worldwide.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Seafarer's Christian Friend Society
Answers Seafarer's Christian Friend Society 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
- Where it says it operates
- Outwith Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Seafarer's Christian Friend Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Seafarer's Christian Friend Society as a registered charity (number SC054032) 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 Seafarer's Christian Friend Society's charity number?
- Seafarer's Christian Friend Society's charity number is SC054032. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC054032?
- Search SC054032 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 Seafarer's Christian Friend Society do?
- To employ Ordained, Associate and Volunteer Port Chaplains and Ship Visitors for the visitation of ships in various ports worldwide. To seek to befriend and support seafarers, their families and others. To provide spiritual, physical, practical and mental welfare support as necessary To disseminate the Holy Scriptures, tracts, and Christian literature among the seafarers and others. To conduct Christian services onboard vessels as requested. To disciple and encourage seafaring Christians in the continuation of their faith. To promote SCFS worldwide.
- Does Seafarer's Christian Friend Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Seafarer's Christian Friend Society. 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 Seafarer's Christian Friend Society?
- Seafarer's Christian Friend Society's website listed in our register data is http://scfs.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 Seafarer's Christian Friend Society registered as a charity?
- Seafarer's Christian Friend Society was entered on the register on 5 March 2025.
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.