Is Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland as a registered charity (number SC038098) 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 Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland's charity number?

Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland's charity number is SC038098. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC038098Unincorporated association

Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland

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

Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £243,927
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £270,991
Registered charity number: SC038098
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: methodistchurchinscotland.net

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Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland (number SC038098) 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 Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland do?

The primary purpose for which the Synod of the Methodist Church in Scotland is constituted is to advance the mission of the Church in the region, by working with the Circuit and offering them resources of finance, personnel and expertise, and by enabling them to engage with the wider society of the region as a whole. The District serves the Local Churches, the Circuit and the Conference in the support, deployment and oversight of the various ministries of the Church, and in programmes of training.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland

Answers Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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 2007
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland registered for?

the advancement of religion

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Frequently asked questions

Is Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland as a registered charity (number SC038098) 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 Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland's charity number?: Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland's charity number is SC038098. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038098?: Search SC038098 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 Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland do?: The primary purpose for which the Synod of the Methodist Church in Scotland is constituted is to advance the mission of the Church in the region, by working with the Circuit and offering them resources of finance, personnel and expertise, and by enabling them to engage with the wider society of the region as a whole. The District serves the Local Churches, the Circuit and the Conference in the support, deployment and oversight of the various ministries of the Church, and in programmes of training.
Does Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland. 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 Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland?: Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://methodistchurchinscotland.net. 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 Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland registered as a charity?: Synod Of The Methodist Church In Scotland was entered on the register on 17 April 2007.

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.