OSCR Scottish charity profile

The Edinburgh Psychic College and Library

Known as Edinburgh College of Parapsychology

ActiveCharity number SC000571
Registered13 July 1962
Main locationCity of Edinburgh
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC000571
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland
Volunteers
0 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
EH3 7NS

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

To provide a better understanding of Spiritualism and life after death through training and teaching all forms of Mediumship. What we provide: • Demonstrations of evidential medium-ship • Private sittings by visiting mediums servicing the college - A private sitting is a more intimate and relaxed setting in which to receive evidence of survival in a more personal environment • Healing : an important aspect of mental phenomena which can help many people. A healer is used as a channel for the healing energy from spirit to be directed to the client. • Development classes in Clairvoyance and Trance & physical mediumship • Mentorships and Workshops by Visting Mediums servicing the college • Provide the use of rooms for carrying out the objects of the society. • A safe and comfortable environment for those that are suffering or grieving through loss.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of religion
  • the advancement of health

Beneficiaries

  • Older People
  • People with disabilities or health problems
  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

The objects of the Church are to advance the religion and the religious philosophy of Spiritualism on the basis of the Seven Principles of SNU Spiritualism.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 August 2025£28,676£33,816023 May 2026
31 August 2024£26,100£24,012019 May 2025
31 August 2023£25,744£27,522019 May 2024
31 August 2022£18,148£18,937026 May 2023
31 August 2021£2,674£8,292023 May 2022

Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.

04 Contact record

Principal office or trustees address

Address supplied to OSCR
2 Melville Street, Edinburgh
Website supplied to OSCR
www.edinburghpsychiccollege.com
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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