Is St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC008157) 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.

How do I check charity number SC008157?

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Does St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen?

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Registered charity · No. SC008157Unincorporated association

St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen

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

St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £376,689
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £391,260
Registered charity number: SC008157
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.stmachar.com

Quick answer

St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen (number SC008157) 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 St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen do?

The Church's main purpose is to lead worship through weekly services and regular specific dates in the Christian Calendar. The Charity has an outreach programme with events and collections for local and international charities. The Charity is committed to opening it's doors to the public 365 days a year for personal reflection, as a tourist attraction, family history research or attending concerts and runs a biodiversity programme in the kirkyard in partnership with the local authority.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen

Answers St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen 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: 19 March 1888
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen. 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 St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen?

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC008157) 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 St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen's charity number?: St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen's charity number is SC008157. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008157?: Search SC008157 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 St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen do?: The Church's main purpose is to lead worship through weekly services and regular specific dates in the Christian Calendar. The Charity has an outreach programme with events and collections for local and international charities. The Charity is committed to opening it's doors to the public 365 days a year for personal reflection, as a tourist attraction, family history research or attending concerts and runs a biodiversity programme in the kirkyard in partnership with the local authority.
Does St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen. 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 St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen?: St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen's website listed in our register data is http://www.stmachar.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 St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen registered as a charity?: St Machar’s Cathedral Parish Church of Scotland Aberdeen was entered on the register on 19 March 1888.

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.