Is Edinburgh Street Pastors a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Street Pastors as a registered charity (number SC043582) 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 Street Pastors's charity number?

Edinburgh Street Pastors's charity number is SC043582. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043582?

Search SC043582 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 Street Pastors have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Street Pastors. 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 Street Pastors?

Edinburgh Street Pastors's website listed in our register data is http://www.edinburgh.streetpastors.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 Street Pastors registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Street Pastors was entered on the register on 22 November 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043582SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Edinburgh Street Pastors

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

Edinburgh Street Pastors is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Street Pastors?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £29,367
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £34,359
Registered charity number: SC043582
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.edinburgh.streetpastors.org.uk

Quick answer

Edinburgh Street Pastors (number SC043582) 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 Street Pastors do?

Edinburgh Street Pastors has been set up as a SCIO. It's main purpose is to provide teams of volunteers to provide care and assistance to people in the city centre during the nighttime economy. This has the full backing and support of City of Edinburgh Council and local Police

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Street Pastors

Answers Edinburgh Street Pastors 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: 22 November 2012
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Street Pastors registered for?

the advancement of religionthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Street Pastors yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Street Pastors. 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 Street Pastors?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Street Pastors a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Street Pastors as a registered charity (number SC043582) 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 Street Pastors's charity number?: Edinburgh Street Pastors's charity number is SC043582. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043582?: Search SC043582 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 Street Pastors do?: Edinburgh Street Pastors has been set up as a SCIO. It's main purpose is to provide teams of volunteers to provide care and assistance to people in the city centre during the nighttime economy. This has the full backing and support of City of Edinburgh Council and local Police
Does Edinburgh Street Pastors have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Street Pastors. 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 Street Pastors?: Edinburgh Street Pastors's website listed in our register data is http://www.edinburgh.streetpastors.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 Street Pastors registered as a charity?: Edinburgh Street Pastors was entered on the register on 22 November 2012.

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.