--- title: "Central: Jesus at the heart — check charity number SC005871 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Central: Jesus at the heart a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005871. 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/central-jesus-at-the-heart retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:57:06.536Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Central: Jesus at the heart is a registered charity (number SC005871) 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 £785,684 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Central: Jesus at the heart? Registered charity number SC005871 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £785,684 Website [www.centralchurch.co.uk](http://www.centralchurch.co.uk/) ## 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 ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Central: Jesus at the heart 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=central-jesus-at-the-heart&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.centralchurch.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Central: Jesus at the heart a legitimate charity? Yes. Central: Jesus at the heart is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005871) 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 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. How do I check charity number SC005871? Search SC005871 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 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 Does Central: Jesus at the heart have reviews and complaints? 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 is http://www.centralchurch.co.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=SC005871).