--- title: "City Gates Baptist Church SCIO — check charity number SC050780 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City Gates Baptist Church SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050780. 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/city-gates-baptist-church-scio retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:56.321Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City Gates Baptist Church SCIO is a registered charity (number SC050780) 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 £69,583 (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 City Gates Baptist Church SCIO? Registered charity number SC050780 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £69,583 Website [www.citygatesedinburgh.org](http://www.citygatesedinburgh.org/) ## What does City Gates Baptist Church SCIO do? The church mission statement is 'City Gates Church: A community of faith, hope and love. To live by faith, to be known for love and to be a voice of hope.' The church: · Seeks to promote the spiritual growth of its members, · Seeks to win people to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, · Provides fellowship, care and support for members of the congregation and others with whom it is in contact, · Provides support to the work of Christ elsewhere, · Seeks to contribute to the quality of life of the community. ## What causes is City Gates Baptist Church SCIO registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City Gates Baptist Church SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City Gates Baptist Church SCIO 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=city-gates-baptist-church-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.citygatesedinburgh.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City Gates Baptist Church SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. City Gates Baptist Church SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050780) 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 City Gates Baptist Church SCIO's charity number? City Gates Baptist Church SCIO's charity number is SC050780. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050780? Search SC050780 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 City Gates Baptist Church SCIO do? The church mission statement is 'City Gates Church: A community of faith, hope and love. To live by faith, to be known for love and to be a voice of hope.' The church: · Seeks to promote the spiritual growth of its members, · Seeks to win people to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, · Provides fellowship, care and support for members of the congregation and others with whom it is in contact, · Provides support to the work of Christ elsewhere, · Seeks to contribute to the quality of life of the community. Does City Gates Baptist Church SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City Gates Baptist Church SCIO. 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 City Gates Baptist Church SCIO? City Gates Baptist Church SCIO's website is http://www.citygatesedinburgh.org — 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=SC050780).