Is Story Churches a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Story Churches as a registered charity (number SC053146) 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 Story Churches's charity number?

Story Churches's charity number is SC053146. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053146?

Search SC053146 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 Story Churches have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Story Churches. 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 Story Churches?

Story Churches's website listed in our register data is https://glasgowstory.church/g/. 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 Story Churches registered as a charity?

Story Churches was entered on the register on 27 February 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053146SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Story Churches

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

Story Churches is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Story Churches?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £94,016
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £102,155
Registered charity number: SC053146
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: glasgowstory.church/g

Quick answer

Story Churches (number SC053146) 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 Story Churches do?

1. Identification of opportunities to establish new churches for the benefit of local communities 2. Supporting individual church planters in commencing the work of 3. Connecting with pastors interested in church planting 4. Promoting church planting at relevant events 5. Engaging with other church planting organisations 6. Partnering with churches looking to support new church plants 7. Supporting new church plants with resources

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Story Churches

Answers Story Churches gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 February 2024
Also known as: Story Churches Network SCIO
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Story Churches registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Story Churches yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Story Churches. 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 Story Churches?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Story Churches a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Story Churches as a registered charity (number SC053146) 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 Story Churches's charity number?: Story Churches's charity number is SC053146. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053146?: Search SC053146 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 Story Churches do?: 1. Identification of opportunities to establish new churches for the benefit of local communities 2. Supporting individual church planters in commencing the work of 3. Connecting with pastors interested in church planting 4. Promoting church planting at relevant events 5. Engaging with other church planting organisations 6. Partnering with churches looking to support new church plants 7. Supporting new church plants with resources
Does Story Churches have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Story Churches. 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 Story Churches?: Story Churches's website listed in our register data is https://glasgowstory.church/g/. 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 Story Churches registered as a charity?: Story Churches was entered on the register on 27 February 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.