The Friends of the Holy Rude
The Friends of the Holy Rude is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Stirling.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC042326
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Stirling
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £9,765
What the charity does
Between 2011 and 2022, the Friends had responsibility for managing the ‘Ministry of Welcome’ that operated daily from 1st May to 30th September to welcome the many visitors to the Church of the Holy Rude from all over the world who visited each year, to provide them with information about the historic church building. After Covid, due to lack of volunteers and to provide tourists with a more professional experience, the church decided to enter into partnership with Stirling District Tourism Ltd. (SDT), a local charity to promote tourism in Stirling. The Friends continue to provide volunteer…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Friends of the Holy Rude a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Friends of the Holy Rude is a registered charity (number SC042326) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Friends of the Holy Rude do?
- Between 2011 and 2022, the Friends had responsibility for managing the ‘Ministry of Welcome’ that operated daily from 1st May to 30th September to welcome the many visitors to the Church of the Holy Rude from all over the world who visited each year, to provide them with information about the historic church building. After Covid, due to lack of volunteers and to provide tourists with a more professional experience, the church decided to enter into partnership with Stirling District Tourism Ltd. (SDT), a local charity to promote tourism in Stirling. The Friends continue to provide volunteer…
- How can I donate to The Friends of the Holy Rude?
- The Friends of the Holy Rude does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.