Is Sisters of St John a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sisters of St John as a registered charity (number SC053477) 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 Sisters of St John's charity number?

Sisters of St John's charity number is SC053477. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053477?

Search SC053477 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 Sisters of St John have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sisters of St John. 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 Sisters of St John?

Sisters of St John's website listed in our register data is http://stjohn.rcda.scot. 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 Sisters of St John registered as a charity?

Sisters of St John was entered on the register on 2 July 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053477SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sisters of St John

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

Sisters of St John is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Sisters of St John?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £60,097
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £83,496
Registered charity number: SC053477
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: stjohn.rcda.scot

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Sisters of St John (number SC053477) 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 Sisters of St John do?

The main activities in relation to the charitable purposes are: • to provide a place of prayer for the general public at St Peter's Priory and opportunities for structured and unstructured prayer times. • to provide faith formation and support for university students through involvement with the RC Chaplaincy for the Universities of Aberdeen, including running small groups and faith formation programmes, providing opportunities for structured and unstructured prayer times, organising day outings, days of recollection and retreat weekends, and providing student support through individual me…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sisters of St John

Answers Sisters of St John 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: 2 July 2024
Also known as: Apostolic Sisters of St John - Priory of Aberdeen SCIO
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Sisters of St John registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sisters of St John yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sisters of St John. 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 Sisters of St John?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sisters of St John a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sisters of St John as a registered charity (number SC053477) 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 Sisters of St John's charity number?: Sisters of St John's charity number is SC053477. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053477?: Search SC053477 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 Sisters of St John do?: The main activities in relation to the charitable purposes are: • to provide a place of prayer for the general public at St Peter's Priory and opportunities for structured and unstructured prayer times. • to provide faith formation and support for university students through involvement with the RC Chaplaincy for the Universities of Aberdeen, including running small groups and faith formation programmes, providing opportunities for structured and unstructured prayer times, organising day outings, days of recollection and retreat weekends, and providing student support through individual me…
Does Sisters of St John have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sisters of St John. 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 Sisters of St John?: Sisters of St John's website listed in our register data is http://stjohn.rcda.scot. 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 Sisters of St John registered as a charity?: Sisters of St John was entered on the register on 2 July 2024.

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.