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title: "Edinburgh Nightline — check charity number SC053618 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Edinburgh Nightline a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053618. the advancement of education 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-nightline
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:04:33.221Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Edinburgh Nightline is a registered charity (number SC053618) 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 education; the advancement of health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £11,800 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 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](https://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?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives

## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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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](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=SC053618).