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title: "The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church — check charity number SC039655 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039655. 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/the-city-of-edinburgh-methodist-church
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:15:54.365Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church is a registered charity (number SC039655) 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; the advancement of religion; the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £377,253 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church?

Registered charity number

SC039655

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£377,253

Website

[www.edinburghmethodist.com](http://www.edinburghmethodist.com/)

## What does The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church do?

The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.

## What causes is The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The City of Edinburgh Methodist 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039655) 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 The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church's charity number?

The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church's charity number is SC039655. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039655?

Search SC039655 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 The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church do?

The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.

Does The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The City of Edinburgh Methodist 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 The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church?

The City of Edinburgh Methodist Church's website is http://www.edinburghmethodist.com — 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=SC039655).