--- title: "St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church — check charity number SC011288 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011288. the advancement of religion charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-james-the-less-scottish-episcopal-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:37:11.202Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church is a registered charity (number SC011288) 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 £73,016 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church? Registered charity number SC011288 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £73,016 Website [www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.org](http://www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.org/) ## What does St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church do? We are a perfectly normal, 'mainstream and long-established church. We hold regular Sunday services and others on other days also. We take the teachings of Jesus to our members and to the wider community, mostly in Penicuik. We raise funds not only for our own purposes but also for other charitable organizations. ## What causes is St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St James the Less Scottish Episcopal 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=st-james-the-less-scottish-episcopal-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church a legitimate charity? Yes. St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011288) 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 St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church's charity number? St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church's charity number is SC011288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC011288? Search SC011288 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 St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church do? We are a perfectly normal, 'mainstream and long-established church. We hold regular Sunday services and others on other days also. We take the teachings of Jesus to our members and to the wider community, mostly in Penicuik. We raise funds not only for our own purposes but also for other charitable organizations. Does St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St James the Less Scottish Episcopal 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 St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church? St James the Less Scottish Episcopal Church's website is http://www.stjamesthelesspenicuik.org — 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=SC011288).