St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £1,320
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £770
- Registered charity number
- SC020923
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Aberdeen
- Website
- www.stmachar.com
Quick answer
What does St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers do?
To ring the bells for the services at St Machar's Cathedral, Old Aberdeen, especially those on Sundays and for weddings and funerals as required. To cultivate the ringing of church bells, in particular by promoting the art of change ringing.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers
Answers St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers 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
- Also known as
- St Machar's Cathedral Belfry Fund
- Where it says it operates
- Aberdeen
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Frequently asked questions
- Is St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers as a registered charity (number SC020923) 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 Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers's charity number?
- St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers's charity number is SC020923. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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- What does St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers do?
- To ring the bells for the services at St Machar's Cathedral, Old Aberdeen, especially those on Sundays and for weddings and funerals as required. To cultivate the ringing of church bells, in particular by promoting the art of change ringing.
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- How can I donate to St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers?
- St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers'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 Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers registered as a charity?
- St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.
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.