--- title: "Church Of St John The Evangelist — check charity number SC012836 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Of St John The Evangelist a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012836. the advancement of religion charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-of-st-john-the-evangelist retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:19:04.018Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Of St John The Evangelist is a registered charity (number SC012836) 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 £662,035 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Church Of St John The Evangelist? Registered charity number SC012836 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £662,035 Website [www.stjohns-edinburgh.org.uk](http://www.stjohns-edinburgh.org.uk/) ## What does Church Of St John The Evangelist do? St John’s is a thriving Scottish Episcopal congregation at the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. Our mission is summed up in the five St John’s AMEN-S: 1. Affirm and deepen the faith of the members of the congregation 2. Make new disciples of Jesus Christ 3. Embrace the care of creation and advocacy for eco-justice 4. Nurse the wounds of those who are hurting body, mind, or soul 5. Speak truth to the powers of the world ## What causes is Church Of St John The Evangelist registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Of St John The Evangelist yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Of St John The Evangelist 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=church-of-st-john-the-evangelist&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stjohns-edinburgh.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Of St John The Evangelist a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Of St John The Evangelist is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012836) 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 Church Of St John The Evangelist's charity number? Church Of St John The Evangelist's charity number is SC012836. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012836? Search SC012836 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 Church Of St John The Evangelist do? St John’s is a thriving Scottish Episcopal congregation at the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. Our mission is summed up in the five St John’s AMEN-S: 1. Affirm and deepen the faith of the members of the congregation 2. Make new disciples of Jesus Christ 3. Embrace the care of creation and advocacy for eco-justice 4. Nurse the wounds of those who are hurting body, mind, or soul 5. Speak truth to the powers of the world Does Church Of St John The Evangelist have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Of St John The Evangelist. 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 Church Of St John The Evangelist? Church Of St John The Evangelist's website is http://www.stjohns-edinburgh.org.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=SC012836).