Is West Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists West Church as a registered charity (number SC053124) 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 West Church's charity number?

West Church's charity number is SC053124. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053124?

Search SC053124 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 West Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West 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 West Church?

West Church's website listed in our register data is https://dunfermlinewest.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 West Church registered as a charity?

West Church was entered on the register on 15 February 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053124SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

West Church

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

West 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 West Church?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £31,843
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £47,797
Registered charity number: SC053124
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: dunfermlinewest.org

Quick answer

West Church (number SC053124) 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 West Church do?

we are a Christian church and support our local community with activities pursuant to Christian witness

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Church

Answers West Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, 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 February 2024
Also known as: Dunfermline West Baptist Church SCIO
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is West Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for West Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West 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 West Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists West Church as a registered charity (number SC053124) 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 West Church's charity number?: West Church's charity number is SC053124. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053124?: Search SC053124 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 West Church do?: we are a Christian church and support our local community with activities pursuant to Christian witness
Does West Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West 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 West Church?: West Church's website listed in our register data is https://dunfermlinewest.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 West Church registered as a charity?: West Church was entered on the register on 15 February 2024.

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.