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Registered charity · No. SC007979Unincorporated association

West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie)

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West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) 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 Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£208,782
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£222,998
Registered charity number
SC007979
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Aberdeenshire
Website
www.westgordonparishchurch.org.uk

Quick answer

West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) (number SC007979) 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 Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) do?

West Gordon Parish Church was set up in 2023 as a union of four congregations to promote the Christian faith across 300 miles of rural Aberdeenshire. It uses churches at Alford, Strathdon and Rhynie for weekly worship and each have hall accommodation for church and community activities. The church is staffed by a full time minister, a full time parish assistant, a part time secretary and other staff, in conjunction with a team of around 25 volunteer elders who form the Kirk Session. The control of the affairs of the Congregation, both spiritual and temporal, is vested in the Kirk Session of t…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie)

Answers West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) 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
Where it says it operates
Aberdeenshire

What causes is West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie). 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 Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) as a registered charity (number SC007979) 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 Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie)'s charity number?
West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie)'s charity number is SC007979. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC007979?
Search SC007979 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 Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) do?
West Gordon Parish Church was set up in 2023 as a union of four congregations to promote the Christian faith across 300 miles of rural Aberdeenshire. It uses churches at Alford, Strathdon and Rhynie for weekly worship and each have hall accommodation for church and community activities. The church is staffed by a full time minister, a full time parish assistant, a part time secretary and other staff, in conjunction with a team of around 25 volunteer elders who form the Kirk Session. The control of the affairs of the Congregation, both spiritual and temporal, is vested in the Kirk Session of t…
Does West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie). 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 Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie)?
West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.westgordonparishchurch.org.uk. 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 Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) registered as a charity?
West Gordon Parish Church of Scotland (Alford, Strathdon, Rhynie) was entered on the register on 3 August 1929.

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.