--- title: "Edinburgh Central Mosque — charity SC029809 | CharityCompare" description: "Edinburgh Central Mosque (charity SC029809): income £549k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-central-mosque retrieved: 2026-10-06T21:18:41.476Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC029809Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) EC # Edinburgh Central Mosque Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Edinburgh Central Mosque is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.edmosque.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC029809) Work at Edinburgh Central Mosque? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edinburgh-central-mosque&type=claim&name=Edinburgh%20Central%20Mosque) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Edinburgh Central Mosque? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £548,538 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £597,753 Registered charity number SC029809 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.edmosque.org](http://www.edmosque.org/) Quick answer Edinburgh Central Mosque (number SC029809) 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 Central Mosque do? The charity exists to advance the religion of Islam and to serve the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Muslim community and the wider public in Edinburgh. It does this by maintaining and operating a mosque and Islamic centre that provides daily and congregational prayers, religious education for children and adults, pastoral and funeral services, and structured programmes during Ramadan and throughout the year. The charity also delivers community engagement activities, educational visits, open days, and cultural events aimed at promoting understanding and cohesion. Financial a… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Central Mosque Answers Edinburgh Central Mosque gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does Edinburgh Central Mosque's money come from? Edinburgh Central Mosque reported £32k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £32k (98%), other income £607 (2%), investments £84 (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£32k · 98% - Other income£607 · 2% - Investments£84 · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 3 February 2000 Also known as The Mosque Of The Custodian Of The Two Holy Mosques And Islamic Centre Of Edinburgh Trust Limited Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Edinburgh Central Mosque registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Central Mosque yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Central Mosque. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Edinburgh Central Mosque? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Search SC029809 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 Central Mosque do? The charity exists to advance the religion of Islam and to serve the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Muslim community and the wider public in Edinburgh. It does this by maintaining and operating a mosque and Islamic centre that provides daily and congregational prayers, religious education for children and adults, pastoral and funeral services, and structured programmes during Ramadan and throughout the year. The charity also delivers community engagement activities, educational visits, open days, and cultural events aimed at promoting understanding and cohesion. Financial a… Does Edinburgh Central Mosque have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Central Mosque. 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 Central Mosque? Edinburgh Central Mosque's website listed in our register data is http://www.edmosque.org. 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. Where does Edinburgh Central Mosque's money come from? Edinburgh Central Mosque reported £32k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £32k (98%), other income £607 (2%), investments £84 (0%). When was Edinburgh Central Mosque registered as a charity? Edinburgh Central Mosque was entered on the register on 3 February 2000. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC029809).