Is St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC055759) 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.

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St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh's charity number is SC055759. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Search SC055759 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.

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How can I donate to St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh?

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Registered charity · No. SC055759SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh

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

St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh?

Registered charity number: SC055759
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife

What does the register show for St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh?

St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh (number SC055759) 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 John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh do?

The organisation's purposes are the advancement of religion, the advancement of education, and the advancement of citizenship or community development through the operations of the Parish. In furtherance of these overarching principles, the specific objectives of the Parish are: a. The primary objective of the Parish shall be to promote the doctrines and beliefs of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Christian religion and to propagate Christianity in accordance with the objectives and tenets of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church. b. To maintain places of regular common worship and prayer, a…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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Answers St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 October 2026
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh as a registered charity (number SC055759) 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 John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh's charity number?: St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh's charity number is SC055759. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055759?: Search SC055759 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 John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh do?: The organisation's purposes are the advancement of religion, the advancement of education, and the advancement of citizenship or community development through the operations of the Parish. In furtherance of these overarching principles, the specific objectives of the Parish are: a. The primary objective of the Parish shall be to promote the doctrines and beliefs of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Christian religion and to propagate Christianity in accordance with the objectives and tenets of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church. b. To maintain places of regular common worship and prayer, a…
Does St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St John's Indian Orthodox Church 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 St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh?: St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh registered as a charity?: St John's Indian Orthodox Church Edinburgh was entered on the register on 12 October 2026.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.