--- title: "Chabad of Edinburgh — check charity number SC045668 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chabad of Edinburgh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045668. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/chabad-of-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:02:06.676Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chabad of Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC045668) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £165,882 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Chabad of Edinburgh? Registered charity number SC045668 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £165,882 Website [www.chabadofedinburgh.com](http://www.chabadofedinburgh.com/) ## What does Chabad of Edinburgh do? The charity's objectives are to further those purposes both in the United Kingdom and abroad recognised as charitable by Scottish law. In furtherance of the aforementioned objects, the charity receives income mainly from charitable donations, which it utilises to further the objectives of the charity. The charity's principal activities, although not restricted to, are to advance, promote and provide facilities for the practice of the Jewish religion in accordance with Orthodox Jewish tenets. The trustees confirm their compliance with the duty to have due regard to the public benefit guidance… ## What causes is Chabad of Edinburgh registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chabad of Edinburgh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chabad of 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? 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=chabad-of-edinburgh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chabadofedinburgh.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chabad of Edinburgh a legitimate charity? Yes. Chabad of Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045668) 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 Chabad of Edinburgh's charity number? Chabad of Edinburgh's charity number is SC045668. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045668? Search SC045668 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 Chabad of Edinburgh do? The charity's objectives are to further those purposes both in the United Kingdom and abroad recognised as charitable by Scottish law. In furtherance of the aforementioned objects, the charity receives income mainly from charitable donations, which it utilises to further the objectives of the charity. The charity's principal activities, although not restricted to, are to advance, promote and provide facilities for the practice of the Jewish religion in accordance with Orthodox Jewish tenets. The trustees confirm their compliance with the duty to have due regard to the public benefit guidance… Does Chabad of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chabad of 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 Chabad of Edinburgh? Chabad of Edinburgh's website is http://www.chabadofedinburgh.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=SC045668).