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title: "Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church — check charity number SC008756 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008756. 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-blackhall-parish-church
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:59:13.506Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church is a registered charity (number SC008756) 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 £308,475 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Blackhall Parish Church?

Registered charity number

SC008756

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£308,475

Website

[www.blackhallstcolumba.org.uk](http://www.blackhallstcolumba.org.uk/)

## What does Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church do?

The Mission of Blackhall St Columba's Church of Scotland is to Glorify God, Proclaim Christ and to serve others. We hold weekly Sunday services as well as a number of special services throughout the year. We have a number of social and religious groups meeting mostly weekly and provide a suite of halls for the community to hire at reasonable rates. We publish 2 magazines by which we reach out to the community of Blackhall.

## What causes is Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008756) 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 Blackhall Parish Church's charity number?

Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church's charity number is SC008756. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008756?

Search SC008756 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 Blackhall Parish Church do?

The Mission of Blackhall St Columba's Church of Scotland is to Glorify God, Proclaim Christ and to serve others. We hold weekly Sunday services as well as a number of special services throughout the year. We have a number of social and religious groups meeting mostly weekly and provide a suite of halls for the community to hire at reasonable rates. We publish 2 magazines by which we reach out to the community of Blackhall.

Does Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Blackhall Parish 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 Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church?

Edinburgh Blackhall Parish Church's website is http://www.blackhallstcolumba.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC008756).