Is Shetland Rural Methodist Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Rural Methodist Church as a registered charity (number SC050652) 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church's charity number?

Shetland Rural Methodist Church's charity number is SC050652. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050652?

Search SC050652 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Rural Methodist 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church?

Shetland Rural Methodist Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Shetland Rural Methodist Church registered as a charity?

Shetland Rural Methodist Church was entered on the register on 6 January 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050652Unincorporated association

Shetland Rural Methodist Church

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

Shetland Rural Methodist 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £11,961
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £10,769
Registered charity number: SC050652
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands

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Shetland Rural Methodist Church (number SC050652) 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church do?

Shetland Rural Methodist Churches are a group of six churches providing sunday worship services in rural parts of Shetland.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Rural Methodist Church

Answers Shetland Rural Methodist Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 6 January 2021
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Shetland Rural Methodist Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Rural Methodist Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shetland Rural Methodist 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shetland Rural Methodist Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Rural Methodist Church as a registered charity (number SC050652) 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church's charity number?: Shetland Rural Methodist Church's charity number is SC050652. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050652?: Search SC050652 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church do?: Shetland Rural Methodist Churches are a group of six churches providing sunday worship services in rural parts of Shetland.
Does Shetland Rural Methodist Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Rural Methodist 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church?: Shetland Rural Methodist Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Shetland Rural Methodist Church registered as a charity?: Shetland Rural Methodist Church was entered on the register on 6 January 2021.

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.