Is Hope Church Leith a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hope Church Leith as a registered charity (number SC029186) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Hope Church Leith's charity number?

Hope Church Leith's charity number is SC029186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029186?

Search SC029186 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.

Does Hope Church Leith have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Church Leith. 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 Hope Church Leith?

Hope Church Leith's website listed in our register data is http://www.leithfreechurch.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Hope Church Leith registered as a charity?

Hope Church Leith was entered on the register on 16 July 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC029186Unincorporated association

Hope Church Leith

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Hope Church Leith is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.

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What are the key facts about Hope Church Leith?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £415,802
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £391,687
Registered charity number: SC029186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.leithfreechurch.org.uk

Quick answer

Hope Church Leith (number SC029186) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Hope Church Leith do?

To evangelise the local area by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, to exercise pastoral care and practical compassion for those in need. to uphold and further the interests of the Free Church of Scotland. and to participate in the worldwide promotion of Christian fellowship and the advancement of the Christian faith.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hope Church Leith

Answers Hope Church Leith gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 July 1999
Also known as: Elder Memorial Free Church Of Scotland
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Hope Church Leith registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope Church Leith yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hope Church Leith. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Hope Church Leith?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Church Leith a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hope Church Leith as a registered charity (number SC029186) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hope Church Leith's charity number?: Hope Church Leith's charity number is SC029186. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029186?: Search SC029186 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 Hope Church Leith do?: To evangelise the local area by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, to exercise pastoral care and practical compassion for those in need. to uphold and further the interests of the Free Church of Scotland. and to participate in the worldwide promotion of Christian fellowship and the advancement of the Christian faith.
Does Hope Church Leith have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Church Leith. 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 Hope Church Leith?: Hope Church Leith's website listed in our register data is http://www.leithfreechurch.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Hope Church Leith registered as a charity?: Hope Church Leith was entered on the register on 16 July 1999.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.