01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC017399
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 9
- Postcode
- EH1 1DH
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The principal activities of the Church are public worship, the spiritual development of its members, and social responsibility. The primary charitable purpose of the church is the advancement of religion and to provide public benefit. The Vestry’s objective is to advance the mission of the Christian Church, through worship, service, and fellowship. These objectives are carried out primarily through direct activities, but the Vestry also awards grants in furtherance of its objectives. Grant making takes place through giving a proportion of the church’s income. In carrying out its objectives the Vestry depends considerably on the contribution of many volunteers from the congregation. Activities carried out include contributions preparatory to and during worship, service on committees and through activity groups, care and maintenance of premises
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Charge is established for exclusively charitable purposes, primarily for the advancement of religion and to provide public benefit.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | £328,500 | £389,100 | 9 | 10 April 2026 |
| 30 September 2024 | £209,288 | £268,105 | 9 | 26 June 2025 |
| 30 September 2023 | £222,890 | £228,749 | 9 | 24 June 2024 |
| 30 September 2022 | £225,413 | £289,844 | 9 | 4 January 2023 |
| 30 September 2021 | £198,209 | £194,291 | 9 | 15 February 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
- 39 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.osp.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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