Is The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline as a registered charity (number SC016883) 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline's charity number?

The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline's charity number is SC016883. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016883?

Search SC016883 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline. 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline?

The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline's website listed in our register data is https://dunfermlineabbey.com/wwp/. 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline registered as a charity?

The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline was entered on the register on 4 September 1921.

Registered charity · No. SC016883Unincorporated association

The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline

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

The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £225,845
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £276,557
Registered charity number: SC016883
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: dunfermlineabbey.com/wwp

Quick answer

The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline (number SC016883) 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline do?

The congregation adopts the Five Marks of Mission as promoted by the Church of Scotland, the national church. Together with the other asset owners/managers of the Abbey site formed a partnership to develop the site and the activities undertaken from it. This involves increasing engagement with the local community and visitors, local, national and international with an aim of securing the long-term sustainability of the site and the congregation’s role in Christian worship and ministry. Current activities include: · Heart for Art, · Childrens, Youth and Families, which includes Messy Church, B…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline

Answers The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline 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: 4 September 1921
Also known as: The Abbey Church of Dunfermline (Church of Scotland)
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline as a registered charity (number SC016883) 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline's charity number?: The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline's charity number is SC016883. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016883?: Search SC016883 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline do?: The congregation adopts the Five Marks of Mission as promoted by the Church of Scotland, the national church. Together with the other asset owners/managers of the Abbey site formed a partnership to develop the site and the activities undertaken from it. This involves increasing engagement with the local community and visitors, local, national and international with an aim of securing the long-term sustainability of the site and the congregation’s role in Christian worship and ministry. Current activities include: · Heart for Art, · Childrens, Youth and Families, which includes Messy Church, B…
Does The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline. 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline?: The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline's website listed in our register data is https://dunfermlineabbey.com/wwp/. 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 The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline registered as a charity?: The Abbey Church Of Dunfermline was entered on the register on 4 September 1921.

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.