Is Wigtown Parish Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wigtown Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC014552) 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 Wigtown Parish Church's charity number?

Wigtown Parish Church's charity number is SC014552. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC014552?

Search SC014552 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 Wigtown Parish Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigtown 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 Wigtown Parish Church?

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

When was Wigtown Parish Church registered as a charity?

Wigtown Parish Church was entered on the register on 9 December 1919.

Registered charity · No. SC014552Unincorporated association

Wigtown Parish Church

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

Wigtown Parish 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 Wigtown Parish Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £45,672
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £40,219
Registered charity number: SC014552
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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Wigtown Parish Church (number SC014552) 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 Wigtown Parish Church do?

We hold Sunday morning services when we gather to worship God and to learn from the Bible. We hold fellowship meetings via Zoom with other churches. Children's Ministries continue by joining the congregation on a Sunday morning before leaving to join their own groups for worship and activities. There is also a Church football club run jointly with the Baptist Church. The Church is also used for concerts and other Guild activities and Community events. The Church Guild hold monthly meetings from September until April when we invite various speakers. The building is used for Funerals, Weddings…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wigtown Parish Church

Answers Wigtown 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: 9 December 1919
Also known as: Wigtown Parish Church (Church of Scotland)
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Wigtown Parish Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigtown Parish Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wigtown 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wigtown Parish Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wigtown Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC014552) 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 Wigtown Parish Church's charity number?: Wigtown Parish Church's charity number is SC014552. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014552?: Search SC014552 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 Wigtown Parish Church do?: We hold Sunday morning services when we gather to worship God and to learn from the Bible. We hold fellowship meetings via Zoom with other churches. Children's Ministries continue by joining the congregation on a Sunday morning before leaving to join their own groups for worship and activities. There is also a Church football club run jointly with the Baptist Church. The Church is also used for concerts and other Guild activities and Community events. The Church Guild hold monthly meetings from September until April when we invite various speakers. The building is used for Funerals, Weddings…
Does Wigtown Parish Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigtown 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 Wigtown Parish Church?: Wigtown Parish Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Wigtown Parish Church registered as a charity?: Wigtown Parish Church was entered on the register on 9 December 1919.

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.