Is Canonmills Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Canonmills Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC008297) 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 Canonmills Baptist Church's charity number?

Canonmills Baptist Church's charity number is SC008297. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008297?

Search SC008297 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 Canonmills Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canonmills Baptist 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 Canonmills Baptist Church?

Canonmills Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is https://canonmillschurch.com. 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 Canonmills Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Canonmills Baptist Church was entered on the register on 23 December 1926.

Registered charity · No. SC008297Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Canonmills Baptist Church

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

Canonmills Baptist 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 Canonmills Baptist Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £33,355
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £303,458
Registered charity number: SC008297
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: canonmillschurch.com

Quick answer

Canonmills Baptist Church (number SC008297) 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 Canonmills Baptist Church do?

The charity is set up to encourage people in finding and expressing Christian faith through worship, teaching and ministry, pastoral care and celebration of the sacrament of holy communion. It aims to nurture faith as a lived experience through prayer, to foster fellowship and strenghten relationships within and beyond the church, reaching out to our local community, sharing God's love and identifying needs we can meet by providing activities, events and a place where people feel free to explore faith in a welcoming, open-minded, respectful and understanding environment.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Canonmills Baptist Church

Answers Canonmills Baptist 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: 23 December 1926
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Canonmills Baptist Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Canonmills Baptist Church yet?

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

What should you check before donating to Canonmills Baptist Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Canonmills Baptist Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Canonmills Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC008297) 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 Canonmills Baptist Church's charity number?: Canonmills Baptist Church's charity number is SC008297. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008297?: Search SC008297 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 Canonmills Baptist Church do?: The charity is set up to encourage people in finding and expressing Christian faith through worship, teaching and ministry, pastoral care and celebration of the sacrament of holy communion. It aims to nurture faith as a lived experience through prayer, to foster fellowship and strenghten relationships within and beyond the church, reaching out to our local community, sharing God's love and identifying needs we can meet by providing activities, events and a place where people feel free to explore faith in a welcoming, open-minded, respectful and understanding environment.
Does Canonmills Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canonmills Baptist 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 Canonmills Baptist Church?: Canonmills Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is https://canonmillschurch.com. 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 Canonmills Baptist Church registered as a charity?: Canonmills Baptist Church was entered on the register on 23 December 1926.

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.