Is Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC004183) 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 Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh's charity number?

Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh's charity number is SC004183. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004183?

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Does Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh?

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Registered charity · No. SC004183Unincorporated association

Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh

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

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

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What are the key facts about Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £315,015
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £212,556
Registered charity number: SC004183
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.polwarth.org.uk

Quick answer

Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh (number SC004183) 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 Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh do?

Church and Church Halls that provide a place or worship, wellbeing activities to community groups and facilities for church and community activities.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh

Answers Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh 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: 4 November 1953
Also known as: Polwarth Parish Church, Edinburgh (Church of Scotland)
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh. 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 Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC004183) 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 Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh's charity number?: Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh's charity number is SC004183. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004183?: Search SC004183 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 Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh do?: Church and Church Halls that provide a place or worship, wellbeing activities to community groups and facilities for church and community activities.
Does Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh. 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 Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh?: Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh's website listed in our register data is http://www.polwarth.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 Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh registered as a charity?: Polwarth Parish Church in the City of Edinburgh was entered on the register on 4 November 1953.

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.