Is Balerno Parish Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Balerno Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC018012) 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 Balerno Parish Church's charity number?

Balerno Parish Church's charity number is SC018012. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC018012?

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Does Balerno Parish Church have reviews and complaints?

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

Balerno Parish Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.balernochurch.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 Balerno Parish Church registered as a charity?

Balerno Parish Church was entered on the register on 22 March 1983.

Registered charity · No. SC018012Unincorporated association

Balerno Parish Church

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

Balerno 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 Balerno Parish Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £287,680
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £305,977
Registered charity number: SC018012
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.balernochurch.org.uk

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Balerno Parish Church (number SC018012) 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 Balerno Parish Church do?

The purpose of the charity is the advancement of religion - the provision of regular weekly services both for Balerno Parish Church and jointly with our linked church, Currie Kirk, with whom we are shortly to form a union. Our premises (halls and church) are used mainly by our community cafe (Mill Cafe) , after school clubs, dance groups and a tuition group. Also, groups of church members use the premises for their regular meetings. Bible studies and prayer meetings are available as are a variety of social evenings where often supper is provided for a nominal charge. There are two choral gr…

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

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

Answers Balerno 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: 22 March 1983
Also known as: Balerno Church Of Scotland
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Balerno Parish Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balerno Parish Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Balerno Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC018012) 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 Balerno Parish Church's charity number?: Balerno Parish Church's charity number is SC018012. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC018012?: Search SC018012 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 Balerno Parish Church do?: The purpose of the charity is the advancement of religion - the provision of regular weekly services both for Balerno Parish Church and jointly with our linked church, Currie Kirk, with whom we are shortly to form a union. Our premises (halls and church) are used mainly by our community cafe (Mill Cafe) , after school clubs, dance groups and a tuition group. Also, groups of church members use the premises for their regular meetings. Bible studies and prayer meetings are available as are a variety of social evenings where often supper is provided for a nominal charge. There are two choral gr…
Does Balerno Parish Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balerno 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 Balerno Parish Church?: Balerno Parish Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.balernochurch.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 Balerno Parish Church registered as a charity?: Balerno Parish Church was entered on the register on 22 March 1983.

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.