Is The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church as a registered charity (number SC009082) 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 Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church's charity number?

The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church's charity number is SC009082. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC009082Unincorporated association

The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church

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

The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church 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 Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £149,406
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £168,379
Registered charity number: SC009082
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Dunbartonshire
Website: www.bearsdencross.org

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The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church (number SC009082) 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 Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church do?

We are set up as a church to advance the Christian religion. We hold weekly services and offer Sunday School, Bible Class, and opportunities for Bible study and Lenten studies. We sponsor religion based congregational organisations and the Boys Brigade Company in the district. We support the minister in the operation of school chaplaincies, and provide worship services to local nursing homes. We contribute to the work of the local Presbytery, the local interdenominational group, the work of the Church at national level and the work of some Christian agencies. We offer pastoral care, enc…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church

Answers The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church 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: 1 July 1947
Where it says it operates: East Dunbartonshire

What causes is The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church. 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 Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church as a registered charity (number SC009082) 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 Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church's charity number?: The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church's charity number is SC009082. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC009082?: Search SC009082 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 Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church do?: We are set up as a church to advance the Christian religion. We hold weekly services and offer Sunday School, Bible Class, and opportunities for Bible study and Lenten studies. We sponsor religion based congregational organisations and the Boys Brigade Company in the district. We support the minister in the operation of school chaplaincies, and provide worship services to local nursing homes. We contribute to the work of the local Presbytery, the local interdenominational group, the work of the Church at national level and the work of some Christian agencies. We offer pastoral care, enc…
Does The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church. 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 Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church?: The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.bearsdencross.org. 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 Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church registered as a charity?: The Church of Scotland Bearsden Cross Church was entered on the register on 1 July 1947.

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.