--- title: "The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church — charity SC012053 | CharityCompare" description: "The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church (charity SC012053): income £376k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-church-of-scotland-helensburgh-parish-church retrieved: 2026-10-08T05:50:24.003Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC012053Unincorporated association CO # The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.helensburghcos.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC012053) Work at The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-church-of-scotland-helensburgh-parish-church&type=claim&name=The%20Church%20of%20Scotland%20-%20Helensburgh%20Parish%20Church) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £375,714 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £405,926 Registered charity number SC012053 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Argyll And Bute Website [www.helensburghcos.org](http://www.helensburghcos.org/) Quick answer The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church (number SC012053) 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 - Helensburgh Parish Church do? Helensburgh Parish Church (HPC) is the sole Church of Scotland congregation in the town. As part of the Church of Scotland, HPC’s duty is to bring the ordinances of religion to all the inhabitants of the parish. The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world. We strive to have an active, vibrant and outwardly caring spirit that responds to the needs of the community, acting where appropriate in cooperation with other Christian denominations i… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church Answers The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish 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 15 March 1910 Where it says it operates Argyll And Bute ## What causes is The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-church-of-scotland-helensburgh-parish-church&type=claim&name=The%20Church%20of%20Scotland%20-%20Helensburgh%20Parish%20Church) [Visit charity website](http://www.helensburghcos.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC012053) 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 - Helensburgh Parish Church's charity number? The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church's charity number is SC012053. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012053? Search SC012053 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 - Helensburgh Parish Church do? Helensburgh Parish Church (HPC) is the sole Church of Scotland congregation in the town. As part of the Church of Scotland, HPC’s duty is to bring the ordinances of religion to all the inhabitants of the parish. The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world. We strive to have an active, vibrant and outwardly caring spirit that responds to the needs of the community, acting where appropriate in cooperation with other Christian denominations i… Does The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish 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 - Helensburgh Parish Church? The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.helensburghcos.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 - Helensburgh Parish Church registered as a charity? The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church was entered on the register on 15 March 1910. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC012053).