--- title: "Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses — check charity number SC008539 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008539. the advancement of religion charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-blackford-congregation-of-jehovah-s-witnesses retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:05:47.764Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses is a registered charity (number SC008539) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £19,681 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses? Registered charity number SC008539 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £19,681 ## What does Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses do? The Constitution restricts the operation of the Congregation to religious purposes and limits the use of its assets to further its purposes, these being the practice and advancement of Christianity founded on the Holy Bible. During the year, the Congregation has achieved its objects and continued to pursue its purposes by holding regular twice-weekly meetings for the public worship of God and Bible study. Further, most Congregation members have assisted by sharing regularly in preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom and teaching principles of Christian living including respect for secular au… ## What causes is Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edinburgh-blackford-congregation-of-jehovah-s-witnesses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008539) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses's charity number? Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses's charity number is SC008539. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008539? Search SC008539 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 Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses do? The Constitution restricts the operation of the Congregation to religious purposes and limits the use of its assets to further its purposes, these being the practice and advancement of Christianity founded on the Holy Bible. During the year, the Congregation has achieved its objects and continued to pursue its purposes by holding regular twice-weekly meetings for the public worship of God and Bible study. Further, most Congregation members have assisted by sharing regularly in preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom and teaching principles of Christian living including respect for secular au… Does Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 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 Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses? Edinburgh Blackford Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC008539).