Is Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church as a registered charity (number SC017702) 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 Chinese Christian Church's charity number?

Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church's charity number is SC017702. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017702?

Search SC017702 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 Chinese Christian Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Chinese Christian 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 Chinese Christian Church?

Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church was entered on the register on 28 May 1991.

Registered charity · No. SC017702Unincorporated association

Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church

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

Edinburgh Chinese Christian 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 Chinese Christian Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £69,919
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £63,322
Registered charity number: SC017702
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church (number SC017702) 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 Chinese Christian Church do?

Our charity (church) is set up to develop a programme of church life and pastoral care, including facilities for worship, fellowship, training and service in a Chinese context, which will meet the spiritual needs of both local Chinese Christians and Chinese Christians from overseas. We do so by holding the Sunday Service and different fellowship groups for different age groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church

Answers Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 May 1991
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Chinese Christian 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 Chinese Christian Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church as a registered charity (number SC017702) 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 Chinese Christian Church's charity number?: Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church's charity number is SC017702. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017702?: Search SC017702 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 Chinese Christian Church do?: Our charity (church) is set up to develop a programme of church life and pastoral care, including facilities for worship, fellowship, training and service in a Chinese context, which will meet the spiritual needs of both local Chinese Christians and Chinese Christians from overseas. We do so by holding the Sunday Service and different fellowship groups for different age groups.
Does Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Chinese Christian 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 Chinese Christian Church?: Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church registered as a charity?: Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church was entered on the register on 28 May 1991.

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.