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Church Of God Scotland

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49
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Church Of God Scotland

As a National Christian Charity comprised of other local Christian Charities, the Church of God Scotland has many opportunities to be involved with improving the health and wellbeing of people who live in the communities we serve. Our main purpose or goal as a Christian Charity is to introduces people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our strategy to accomplish this goal is to love as Jesus loved and to serve as Jesus served. We currently have 20 churches made of a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-generational group of Christians. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial …

Founded
Headquarters
Dundee, Scotland
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Church Of God Scotland has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1984, it predates 85% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 49 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Church Of God Scotland is a registered education nonprofit based in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is SC005253. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £109K in annual revenue.

Church Of God Scotland's official registration number is SC005253, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Church Of God Scotland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Church Of God Scotland is located in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Church Of God Scotland has £109K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Church Of God Scotland is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £109K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Church Of God Scotland is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

As a National Christian Charity comprised of other local Christian Charities, the Church of God Scotland has many opportunities to be involved with improving the health and wellbeing of people who live in the communities we serve. Our main purpose or goal as a Christian Charity is to introduces people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our strategy to accomplish this goal is to love as Jesus loved and to serve as Jesus served. We currently have 20 churches made of a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-generational group of Christians. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human... Church Of God Scotland is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £109K is below the peer average of £994K.

Church Of God Scotland is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC005253.

You can verify Church Of God Scotland in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Church Of God Scotland directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Church Of God Scotland are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Church Of God Scotland is based in Dundee in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Church Of God Scotland was first registered in 1984, making it approximately 42 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1984
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Church Of God Scotland

What is Church Of God Scotland?
Church Of God Scotland is a education unincorporated association based in Dundee, United Kingdom. As a National Christian Charity comprised of other local Christian Charities, the Church of God Scotland has many opportunities to be involved with improving the health and wellbeing of people who live in the communities we serve. Our main purpose or goal as a Christian Charity is to introduces people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our strategy to accomplish this goal is to love as Jesus loved and to serve as Jesus served. We currently have 20 churches made of a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-generational group of Christians. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of religious or racial harmony','the promotion of equality and diversity','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The object of the church shall be:- a) The proclamation and furtherance of the Christian Gospel in Scotland according to the acts and teachings of the Church presently as set out in the Minutes current from time to time of the Church of God Worldwide (hereinafter referred to as ‘the international church’) of which the church is a part and which acts and teachings from time to time are hereinafter referred to as “the tenets of the Church”. b) The maintenance of a ministry and administration of the ordinances for the Gospel according the tenets of the Church c) The maintenance of churched and the establishment of new churches for worship in accordance with the tenets of the church d) The provision of preachers, ministers and pastors for the propagation and continuance of the tenets of the church e) The provision of missionaries to work abroad or in the United Kingdom for the propagation and continuance of the tenets of the church
When was Church Of God Scotland founded?
Church Of God Scotland was founded in 1984.
Where is Church Of God Scotland located?
Headquartered in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Church Of God Scotland's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Church Of God Scotland trustworthy?
Church Of God Scotland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Church Of God Scotland's registration number?
Registration: SC005253 (United Kingdom).
What is Church Of God Scotland's website?
https://www.cogscotland.org
Are donations to Church Of God Scotland tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.