Is Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC008756) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church's charity number?

Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church's charity number is SC008756. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008756?

Search SC008756 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.

Does Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church. 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 Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church?

Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.blackhallstcolumba.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church was entered on the register on 21 May 1923.

Registered charity · No. SC008756Unincorporated association

Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £308,475
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £269,947
Registered charity number: SC008756
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.blackhallstcolumba.org.uk

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Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church (number SC008756) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church do?

The Mission of Blackhall St Columba's Church of Scotland is to Glorify God, Proclaim Christ and to serve others. We hold weekly Sunday services as well as a number of special services throughout the year. We have a number of social and religious groups meeting mostly weekly and provide a suite of halls for the community to hire at reasonable rates. We publish 2 magazines by which we reach out to the community of Blackhall.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church

Answers Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 May 1923
Also known as: Blackhall St Columba's Church of Scotland, Edinburgh
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church as a registered charity (number SC008756) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church's charity number?: Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church's charity number is SC008756. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008756?: Search SC008756 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 Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church do?: The Mission of Blackhall St Columba's Church of Scotland is to Glorify God, Proclaim Christ and to serve others. We hold weekly Sunday services as well as a number of special services throughout the year. We have a number of social and religious groups meeting mostly weekly and provide a suite of halls for the community to hire at reasonable rates. We publish 2 magazines by which we reach out to the community of Blackhall.
Does Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church. 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 Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church?: Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.blackhallstcolumba.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church registered as a charity?: Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church was entered on the register on 21 May 1923.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.