Is UMC Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists UMC Scotland as a registered charity (number SC047115) 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 UMC Scotland's charity number?

UMC Scotland's charity number is SC047115. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047115?

Search SC047115 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 UMC Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UMC 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 UMC Scotland?

UMC Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was UMC Scotland registered as a charity?

UMC Scotland was entered on the register on 25 January 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047115Unincorporated association

UMC Scotland

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

UMC Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, the promotion of religious or racial harmony, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about UMC Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £43,379
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £41,530
Registered charity number: SC047115
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

UMC Scotland (number SC047115) 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 UMC Scotland do?

The United Methodist Church Scotland exists primarily for the advancement of the Christian faith, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and guided by the Wesleyan tradition of holiness, service, and social justice. Over the past year, a variety of faith-driven activities have enabled the Church to fulfil its mission, providing spiritual nourishment, pastoral support, and practical assistance for its members, the wider community, and individuals both within the United Kingdom and internationally. The overarching objectives of the charity are as follows: The Advancement of Religion and Spirit…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for UMC Scotland

Answers UMC Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 January 2017
Also known as: United Methodist Church Scotland
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is UMC Scotland registered for?

the advancement of religionthe promotion of religious or racial harmonythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for UMC Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score UMC Scotland. 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

What should you check before donating to UMC Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is UMC Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists UMC Scotland as a registered charity (number SC047115) 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 UMC Scotland's charity number?: UMC Scotland's charity number is SC047115. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047115?: Search SC047115 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 UMC Scotland do?: The United Methodist Church Scotland exists primarily for the advancement of the Christian faith, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and guided by the Wesleyan tradition of holiness, service, and social justice. Over the past year, a variety of faith-driven activities have enabled the Church to fulfil its mission, providing spiritual nourishment, pastoral support, and practical assistance for its members, the wider community, and individuals both within the United Kingdom and internationally. The overarching objectives of the charity are as follows: The Advancement of Religion and Spirit…
Does UMC Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UMC 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 UMC Scotland?: UMC Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was UMC Scotland registered as a charity?: UMC Scotland was entered on the register on 25 January 2017.

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.