--- title: "Edinburgh Street Pastors — check charity number SC043582 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Street Pastors a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043582. 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-street-pastors retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:05:39.561Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Street Pastors is a registered charity (number SC043582) 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; the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £29,367 (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 Street Pastors? Registered charity number SC043582 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £29,367 Website [www.edinburgh.streetpastors.org.uk](http://www.edinburgh.streetpastors.org.uk/) ## What does Edinburgh Street Pastors do? Edinburgh Street Pastors has been set up as a SCIO. It's main purpose is to provide teams of volunteers to provide care and assistance to people in the city centre during the nighttime economy. This has the full backing and support of City of Edinburgh Council and local Police ## What causes is Edinburgh Street Pastors registered for? the advancement of religionthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Street Pastors yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Street Pastors 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-street-pastors&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.edinburgh.streetpastors.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Street Pastors a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Street Pastors is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043582) 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 Street Pastors's charity number? Edinburgh Street Pastors's charity number is SC043582. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043582? Search SC043582 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 Street Pastors do? Edinburgh Street Pastors has been set up as a SCIO. It's main purpose is to provide teams of volunteers to provide care and assistance to people in the city centre during the nighttime economy. This has the full backing and support of City of Edinburgh Council and local Police Does Edinburgh Street Pastors have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Street Pastors. 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 Street Pastors? Edinburgh Street Pastors's website is http://www.edinburgh.streetpastors.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=SC043582).