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Registered charity · No. SC008540Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh

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Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£11,361,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£14,697,000
Registered charity number
SC008540
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh
Website
www.archedinburgh.org

Quick answer

Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh (number SC008540) 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 Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh do?

1. Our charitable objectives are: - • The advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion. • The advancement of education. • The relief of poverty. • The cure or alleviation of human sickness or disease. All of the apostolic work of the Archdiocese is rooted in life with Jesus Christ in both prayer and sacrament. 2. Activities undertaken to achieve these objectives The fulfilment of our charitable aims is undertaken by priests, religious and lay people engaged in a range of apostolic ministry most often aimed at serving those in greatest need. We help provide: • A network of 72 parishes across 10…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh

Answers Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh 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”.

Where does Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh's money come from?

Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh reported £2.9m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £1.6m (55%), trading and fundraising events £811k (28%), charitable activities £485k (17%).

  • Investments£1.6m · 55%
  • Trading and fundraising events£811k · 28%
  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£485k · 17%
  • Other income£18k · 1%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC008540) 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 Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh's charity number?
Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh's charity number is SC008540. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008540?
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What does Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh do?
1. Our charitable objectives are: - • The advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion. • The advancement of education. • The relief of poverty. • The cure or alleviation of human sickness or disease. All of the apostolic work of the Archdiocese is rooted in life with Jesus Christ in both prayer and sacrament. 2. Activities undertaken to achieve these objectives The fulfilment of our charitable aims is undertaken by priests, religious and lay people engaged in a range of apostolic ministry most often aimed at serving those in greatest need. We help provide: • A network of 72 parishes across 10…
Does Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh. 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 Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh?
Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.archedinburgh.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.
Where does Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh's money come from?
Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh reported £2.9m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £1.6m (55%), trading and fundraising events £811k (28%), charitable activities £485k (17%).
When was Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh registered as a charity?
Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh was entered on the register on 6 February 1935.

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.