--- title: "Edinburgh Gospel Trust — check charity number SC005582 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Gospel Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005582. 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-gospel-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:09:14.501Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Gospel Trust is a registered charity (number SC005582) 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 £226,734 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Gospel Trust? Registered charity number SC005582 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £226,734 ## What does Edinburgh Gospel Trust do? The main objective of the Charity is the advancement of Christian religion. Regular preachings taking place each week and tracts and bibles are freely available to those who want them. ## What causes is Edinburgh Gospel Trust registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Gospel Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Gospel Trust 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-gospel-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Gospel Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Gospel Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005582) 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 Gospel Trust's charity number? Edinburgh Gospel Trust's charity number is SC005582. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005582? Search SC005582 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 Gospel Trust do? The main objective of the Charity is the advancement of Christian religion. Regular preachings taking place each week and tracts and bibles are freely available to those who want them. Does Edinburgh Gospel Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Gospel Trust. 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 Gospel Trust? Edinburgh Gospel Trust 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=SC005582).