Is Hope Church Leith a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hope Church Leith as a registered charity (number SC029186) 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 Hope Church Leith's charity number?

Hope Church Leith's charity number is SC029186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029186?

Search SC029186 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 Hope Church Leith have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Church Leith. 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 Hope Church Leith?

Hope Church Leith's website listed in our register data is http://www.leithfreechurch.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.

Registered charity · No. SC029186Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Hope Church Leith

Hope Church Leith is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the promotion of religious or racial harmony, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Quick answer

Hope Church Leith is listed as a registered charity (number SC029186) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. Its latest reported income was £187,539 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Hope Church Leith?

Registered charity number: SC029186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact locality (not service coverage): City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31): £187,539
Website: www.leithfreechurch.org.uk

What does Hope Church Leith do?

To grow a Christ-centred church family with a heart for the community of Leith. To be present in the community, meeting regularly to worship God, and developing a church culture that is gospel centred and mission focused.

What causes is Hope Church Leith registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope Church Leith yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope Church Leith 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Hope Church Leith?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Church Leith a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hope Church Leith as a registered charity (number SC029186) 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 Hope Church Leith's charity number?: Hope Church Leith's charity number is SC029186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029186?: Search SC029186 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 Hope Church Leith do?: To grow a Christ-centred church family with a heart for the community of Leith. To be present in the community, meeting regularly to worship God, and developing a church culture that is gospel centred and mission focused.
Does Hope Church Leith have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Church Leith. 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 Hope Church Leith?: Hope Church Leith's website listed in our register data is http://www.leithfreechurch.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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.