--- title: "Portobello Spiritualist Church — check charity number SC006038 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Portobello Spiritualist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006038. 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/portobello-spiritualist-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:05:40.186Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Portobello Spiritualist Church is a registered charity (number SC006038) 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 £17,957 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Portobello Spiritualist Church? Registered charity number SC006038 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £17,957 Website [www.portobellosc.org.uk](http://www.portobellosc.org.uk/) ## What does Portobello Spiritualist Church do? Hold religious services. The advancement of religion and the religious philosophy of spiritualism and provide training on all the principles of religion and the philosophy and science of spiritualism. The charity holds services 3 times per week 45 weeks. Spiritual Awareness workshops are held and an annual open day. ## What causes is Portobello Spiritualist Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portobello Spiritualist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portobello Spiritualist 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) ## 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=portobello-spiritualist-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.portobellosc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Portobello Spiritualist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Portobello Spiritualist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006038) 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 Portobello Spiritualist Church's charity number? Portobello Spiritualist Church's charity number is SC006038. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006038? Search SC006038 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 Portobello Spiritualist Church do? Hold religious services. The advancement of religion and the religious philosophy of spiritualism and provide training on all the principles of religion and the philosophy and science of spiritualism. The charity holds services 3 times per week 45 weeks. Spiritual Awareness workshops are held and an annual open day. Does Portobello Spiritualist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portobello Spiritualist 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 Portobello Spiritualist Church? Portobello Spiritualist Church's website is http://www.portobellosc.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=SC006038).