Is St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC016551) 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland's charity number?

St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland's charity number is SC016551. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016551?

Search SC016551 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland. 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland?

St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://stcolumbas.freechurch.org. 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland registered as a charity?

St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 1 January 1991.

Registered charity · No. SC016551

St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland

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

St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £488,990
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £501,550
Registered charity number: SC016551
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: stcolumbas.freechurch.org

Quick answer

St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland (number SC016551) 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland do?

St Columba's and our family of church plants exist to seek a city-wide movement of the gospel by helping people find and follow Jesus, love God and one another, and seek the peace of the city as a community for community for followers of Jesus, sceptics, and the curious

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland

Answers St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 January 1991
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland. 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC016551) 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland's charity number?: St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland's charity number is SC016551. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016551?: Search SC016551 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland do?: St Columba's and our family of church plants exist to seek a city-wide movement of the gospel by helping people find and follow Jesus, love God and one another, and seek the peace of the city as a community for community for followers of Jesus, sceptics, and the curious
Does St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland. 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland?: St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://stcolumbas.freechurch.org. 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 St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland registered as a charity?: St Columba’s Free Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 1 January 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.