Edinburgh Nightline
Edinburgh Nightline is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Edinburgh Nightline?
- Registered charity number
- SC053618
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
- £11,800
- Website
- ednightline.com
What does Edinburgh Nightline do?
Edinburgh Nightline operates a listening and information service for students in Edinburgh, which provides confidential, anonymous, non-judgemental, and non-directional support. We run a phone service and an instant messaging (IM) service, and while our service is directed towards students, our contact details are publicly available. Our aim is to operate our service every night during the term time of any of our affiliated institutions. We operate through both short shifts (8pm to 12am) and long shifts (8pm - 8am).
What causes is Edinburgh Nightline registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Nightline yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Nightline 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edinburgh Nightline a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Edinburgh Nightline is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053618) 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 Nightline's charity number?
- Edinburgh Nightline's charity number is SC053618. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053618?
- Search SC053618 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 Nightline do?
- Edinburgh Nightline operates a listening and information service for students in Edinburgh, which provides confidential, anonymous, non-judgemental, and non-directional support. We run a phone service and an instant messaging (IM) service, and while our service is directed towards students, our contact details are publicly available. Our aim is to operate our service every night during the term time of any of our affiliated institutions. We operate through both short shifts (8pm to 12am) and long shifts (8pm - 8am).
- Does Edinburgh Nightline have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Nightline. 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 Nightline?
- Edinburgh Nightline's website is https://ednightline.com/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.