--- title: "Mazu Tin Hau Temple — check charity number SC055436 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mazu Tin Hau Temple a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055436. 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/mazu-tin-hau-temple retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:57:26.759Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mazu Tin Hau Temple is a registered charity (number SC055436) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. 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 Mazu Tin Hau Temple? Registered charity number SC055436 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Mazu Tin Hau Temple do? 1 The organisation’s purposes are: a) The advancement of religion b) The advancement of culture c) The promotion of religious and racial harmony ## What causes is Mazu Tin Hau Temple registered for? the advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe promotion of religious or racial harmony ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mazu Tin Hau Temple yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mazu Tin Hau Temple 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=mazu-tin-hau-temple&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mazu Tin Hau Temple a legitimate charity? Yes. Mazu Tin Hau Temple is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055436) 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 Mazu Tin Hau Temple's charity number? Mazu Tin Hau Temple's charity number is SC055436. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055436? Search SC055436 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 Mazu Tin Hau Temple do? 1 The organisation’s purposes are: a) The advancement of religion b) The advancement of culture c) The promotion of religious and racial harmony Does Mazu Tin Hau Temple have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mazu Tin Hau Temple. 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 Mazu Tin Hau Temple? Mazu Tin Hau Temple 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=SC055436).