Is Portobello Baptist Church SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Portobello Baptist Church SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050925) 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO's charity number?

Portobello Baptist Church SCIO's charity number is SC050925. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050925?

Search SC050925 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portobello Baptist Church SCIO. 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO?

Portobello Baptist Church SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.pbc.scot. 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO registered as a charity?

Portobello Baptist Church SCIO was entered on the register on 22 April 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC050925SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Portobello Baptist Church SCIO

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

Portobello Baptist Church SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Portobello Baptist Church SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £115,308
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £104,322
Registered charity number: SC050925
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.pbc.scot

Quick answer

Portobello Baptist Church SCIO (number SC050925) 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO do?

Portobello Baptist Church is a local church in the Portobello area of Edinburgh. We exist to serve the needs of our church community and to serve our wider local community.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Portobello Baptist Church SCIO

Answers Portobello Baptist Church SCIO 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 April 2021
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Portobello Baptist Church SCIO registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Portobello Baptist Church SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Portobello Baptist Church SCIO. 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Portobello Baptist Church SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Portobello Baptist Church SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050925) 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO's charity number?: Portobello Baptist Church SCIO's charity number is SC050925. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050925?: Search SC050925 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO do?: Portobello Baptist Church is a local church in the Portobello area of Edinburgh. We exist to serve the needs of our church community and to serve our wider local community.
Does Portobello Baptist Church SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portobello Baptist Church SCIO. 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO?: Portobello Baptist Church SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.pbc.scot. 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 Portobello Baptist Church SCIO registered as a charity?: Portobello Baptist Church SCIO was entered on the register on 22 April 2021.

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.