--- title: "First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh — check charity number SC014327 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC014327. 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/first-church-of-christ-scientist-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:46:53.346Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC014327) 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 £207,308 (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 First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh? Registered charity number SC014327 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £207,308 Website [www.christianscience.org.uk/edinburgh](http://www.christianscience.org.uk/edinburgh) ## What does First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh do? We are a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. At our church on Young Street in Edinburgh we hold regular public services every Sunday morning and testimony meetings on Wednesday evenings, plus a Sunday School for children and teenagers. We provide a community reading room on Waterloo Place, where members of the public can find out more about Christian Science, study the Bible or read our weekly lesson taken from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. We also hold a… ## What causes is First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh 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=first-church-of-christ-scientist-edinburgh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.christianscience.org.uk/edinburgh) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh a legitimate charity? Yes. First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014327) 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 First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh's charity number? First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh's charity number is SC014327. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC014327? Search SC014327 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 First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh do? We are a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. At our church on Young Street in Edinburgh we hold regular public services every Sunday morning and testimony meetings on Wednesday evenings, plus a Sunday School for children and teenagers. We provide a community reading room on Waterloo Place, where members of the public can find out more about Christian Science, study the Bible or read our weekly lesson taken from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. We also hold a… Does First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh. 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 First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh? First Church Of Christ, Scientist, Edinburgh's website is http://www.christianscience.org.uk/edinburgh — 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=SC014327).