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title: "King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church — check charity number SC004698 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004698. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/king-james-vi-hosp-fund-sth-leith-parish-church
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:15:54.286Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church is a registered charity (number SC004698) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,097 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church?

Registered charity number

SC004698

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£2,097

## What does King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church do?

To provide pensions at Christmas to qualifying applicants

## What causes is King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004698) 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 King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church's charity number?

King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church's charity number is SC004698. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004698?

Search SC004698 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 King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church do?

To provide pensions at Christmas to qualifying applicants

Does King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church. 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 King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church?

King James VI Hosp. Fund-Sth Leith Parish Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC004698).