--- title: "City on a Hill — check charity number SC051540 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City on a Hill a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051540. 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-on-a-hill retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:59:22.898Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City on a Hill is a registered charity (number SC051540) 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 £851,997 (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 City on a Hill? Registered charity number SC051540 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £851,997 Website [www.cityonahill.org.uk](https://www.cityonahill.org.uk/) ## What does City on a Hill do? We exist as a church to collectively worship God and grow in personal Christian faith. An integral part of out shared faith is the corporate and individual proclamation of the Christian Gospel in word and deed. City on a Hill refers to its distinct congregations in and around Edinburgh as 'Communities'. We also have an 'Online Community'. At each 'Gathering' (church service), there is corporate sung worship, teaching from the Bible (including separate teaching for children), an explanation of the Gospel with opportunity for personal response, prayer ministry, and opportunity to interact i… ## What causes is City on a Hill registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City on a Hill yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City on a Hill 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-on-a-hill&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.cityonahill.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City on a Hill a legitimate charity? Yes. City on a Hill is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051540) 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 on a Hill's charity number? City on a Hill's charity number is SC051540. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051540? Search SC051540 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 on a Hill do? We exist as a church to collectively worship God and grow in personal Christian faith. An integral part of out shared faith is the corporate and individual proclamation of the Christian Gospel in word and deed. City on a Hill refers to its distinct congregations in and around Edinburgh as 'Communities'. We also have an 'Online Community'. At each 'Gathering' (church service), there is corporate sung worship, teaching from the Bible (including separate teaching for children), an explanation of the Gospel with opportunity for personal response, prayer ministry, and opportunity to interact i… Does City on a Hill have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City on a Hill. 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 on a Hill? City on a Hill's website is https://www.cityonahill.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=SC051540).