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title: "Canonmills Baptist Church — check charity number SC008297 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Canonmills Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008297. 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/canonmills-baptist-church
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:25:42.382Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Canonmills Baptist Church is a registered charity (number SC008297) 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 £56,617 (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 Canonmills Baptist Church?

Registered charity number

SC008297

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£56,617

Website

[canonmillschurch.com](https://canonmillschurch.com/)

## What does Canonmills Baptist Church do?

To continue to worship as laid down by the Founder of the Church, William Innes, welcoming those of all faiths and none by holding regular Church services and by supporting the local community and beyond through assisting good causes.

## What causes is Canonmills Baptist Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Canonmills Baptist Church 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Canonmills Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Canonmills Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008297) 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 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?

To continue to worship as laid down by the Founder of the Church, William Innes, welcoming those of all faiths and none by holding regular Church services and by supporting the local community and beyond through assisting good causes.

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 is https://canonmillschurch.com — 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=SC008297).