Is Stella Maris a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Stella Maris as a registered charity (number SC043085) 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 Stella Maris's charity number?

Stella Maris's charity number is SC043085. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043085?

Search SC043085 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 Stella Maris have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stella Maris. 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 Stella Maris?

Stella Maris's website listed in our register data is http://www.stellamaris.org.uk. 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 Stella Maris registered as a charity?

Stella Maris was entered on the register on 17 April 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043085Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Stella Maris

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

Stella Maris is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Stella Maris?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,055,999
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,036,259
Registered charity number: SC043085
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: www.stellamaris.org.uk

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Stella Maris (number SC043085) 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 Stella Maris do?

3) The Charity's object ('the Object') is: The promotion and advancement of the general and pastoral welfare of the People of the Sea world wide, regardless of creed, gender or ethnic origin, in ways consistent with Christian principles and the recognized practices of the catholic Church. Note The People of the Sea include Seafarers and Maritime Personnel. Seafarers are those actually on board merchant ships and fishing vessels and all who for whatever reason are undertaking a voyage. Maritime Personnel includes those who work on production platforms offshore. it includes students preparing f…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Stella Maris

Answers Stella Maris 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: 17 April 2012
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Stella Maris registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Stella Maris yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Stella Maris. 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 Stella Maris?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stella Maris a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Stella Maris as a registered charity (number SC043085) 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 Stella Maris's charity number?: Stella Maris's charity number is SC043085. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043085?: Search SC043085 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 Stella Maris do?: 3) The Charity's object ('the Object') is: The promotion and advancement of the general and pastoral welfare of the People of the Sea world wide, regardless of creed, gender or ethnic origin, in ways consistent with Christian principles and the recognized practices of the catholic Church. Note The People of the Sea include Seafarers and Maritime Personnel. Seafarers are those actually on board merchant ships and fishing vessels and all who for whatever reason are undertaking a voyage. Maritime Personnel includes those who work on production platforms offshore. it includes students preparing f…
Does Stella Maris have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stella Maris. 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 Stella Maris?: Stella Maris's website listed in our register data is http://www.stellamaris.org.uk. 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 Stella Maris registered as a charity?: Stella Maris was entered on the register on 17 April 2012.

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.