01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC012836
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 7
- Postcode
- EH2 4BJ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
St John’s is a thriving Scottish Episcopal congregation at the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. Our mission is summed up in the five St John’s AMEN-S: 1. Affirm and deepen the faith of the members of the congregation 2. Make new disciples of Jesus Christ 3. Embrace the care of creation and advocacy for eco-justice 4. Nurse the wounds of those who are hurting body, mind, or soul 5. Speak truth to the powers of the world
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of religion and to provide public benefit
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2025 | £662,035 | £693,384 | 7 | 29 January 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £767,220 | £506,020 | 7 | 15 May 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £410,612 | £587,100 | 7 | 8 April 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £460,403 | £525,870 | 7 | 26 April 2023 |
| 31 July 2021 | £374,044 | £305,499 | 7 | 12 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
- Princes Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.stjohns-edinburgh.org.uk
- Parent charity
- General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church · SC015962
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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