Central: Jesus at the heart (number SC005871) 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 Central: Jesus at the heart do?
Central is a Christian church that seeks to work out it's purposes by loving Edinburgh, Being family and following Jesus. We meet on Sunday to worship God and share fellowship and we meet in communities during the week throughout the city. We use our building for various care ministries set up to bless the city
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Central: Jesus at the heart
Answers Central: Jesus at the heart gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Central: Jesus at the heart's money come from?
Central: Jesus at the heart reported £223k total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £113k (51%), trading and fundraising events £105k (47%), investments £4,974 (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£113k · 51%
Trading and fundraising events£105k · 47%
Investments£4,974 · 2%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Central
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Central: Jesus at the heart registered for?
the advancement of religion
Why is there no Clarity Score for Central: Jesus at the heart yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Central: Jesus at the heart.
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Is Central: Jesus at the heart a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Central: Jesus at the heart as a registered charity (number SC005871) 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 Central: Jesus at the heart's charity number?
Central: Jesus at the heart's charity number is SC005871. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Central: Jesus at the heart do?
Central is a Christian church that seeks to work out it's purposes by loving Edinburgh, Being family and following Jesus. We meet on Sunday to worship God and share fellowship and we meet in communities during the week throughout the city. We use our building for various care ministries set up to bless the city
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Central: Jesus at the heart. 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 Central: Jesus at the heart?
Central: Jesus at the heart's website listed in our register data is http://www.centralchurch.co.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.
Where does Central: Jesus at the heart's money come from?
Central: Jesus at the heart reported £223k total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £113k (51%), trading and fundraising events £105k (47%), investments £4,974 (2%).
When was Central: Jesus at the heart registered as a charity?
Central: Jesus at the heart was entered on the register on 28 February 1974.