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title: "Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh — check charity number SC015251 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015251. the advancement of religion charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/canongate-parish-church-of-scotland-edinburgh
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:27:40.890Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC015251) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £197,385 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh?

Registered charity number

SC015251

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£197,385

Website

[www.canongatekirk.org.uk](http://www.canongatekirk.org.uk/)

## What does Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh do?

To advance religion through weekly and other services.

## What causes is Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh registered for?

the advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

Yes. Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015251) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh's charity number?

Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh's charity number is SC015251. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC015251?

Search SC015251 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 Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh do?

To advance religion through weekly and other services.

Does Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, 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 Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh?

Canongate Parish Church of Scotland, Edinburgh's website is http://www.canongatekirk.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC015251).