--- title: "St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church — charity SC011288 | CharityCompare" description: "St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church (charity SC011288): income £73,016 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-james-the-less-scottish-episcopal-church retrieved: 2026-10-08T10:34:41.144Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC011288Unincorporated association SJ # St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC011288) Work at St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=st-james-the-less-scottish-episcopal-church&type=claim&name=St%20James%20the%20Less%20Scottish%20Episcopal%20Church) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church? Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30 £73,016 Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30 £71,051 Registered charity number SC011288 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Midlothian Website [www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.org](http://www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.org/) Quick answer St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church (number SC011288) 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 James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church do? We are a perfectly normal, 'mainstream and long-established church. We hold regular Sunday services and others on other days also. We take the teachings of Jesus to our members and to the wider community, mostly in Penicuik. We raise funds not only for our own purposes but also for other charitable organizations. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church Answers St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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 19 February 1934 Also known as St James Episcopal Church: Penicuik Where it says it operates Midlothian ## What causes is St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=st-james-the-less-scottish-episcopal-church&type=claim&name=St%20James%20the%20Less%20Scottish%20Episcopal%20Church) [Visit charity website](http://www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church as a registered charity (number SC011288) 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 James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church's charity number? St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church's charity number is SC011288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011288? Search SC011288 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 James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church do? We are a perfectly normal, 'mainstream and long-established church. We hold regular Sunday services and others on other days also. We take the teachings of Jesus to our members and to the wider community, mostly in Penicuik. We raise funds not only for our own purposes but also for other charitable organizations. Does St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church. 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 James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church? St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.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 James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church registered as a charity? St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church was entered on the register on 19 February 1934. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC011288).