01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029809
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 7
- Postcode
- EH8 9BT
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity exists to advance the religion of Islam and to serve the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Muslim community and the wider public in Edinburgh. It does this by maintaining and operating a mosque and Islamic centre that provides daily and congregational prayers, religious education for children and adults, pastoral and funeral services, and structured programmes during Ramadan and throughout the year. The charity also delivers community engagement activities, educational visits, open days, and cultural events aimed at promoting understanding and cohesion. Financial assistance is provided through the collection and distribution of Zakat and Sadaqah to eligible beneficiaries, both locally and internationally, in partnership with registered charitable organisations. Facilities are made available to support worship, learning, community events, and essential services, and the charity works with volunteers and partner organisations to deliver its activities ef
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- 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
(a) The advancement of the religion of Islam in accordance with the Tenets and Doctrines of Holy Qur'an and Sunnah (the practice of Holy Prophet Muhammad 'Peace be upon him') (b) The advancement of the education of Muslim children in accordance with the tenets and doctrines of Islam (c) The relief of such Muslims who are poor and needy
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £548,538 | £597,753 | 7 | 16 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £639,564 | £779,365 | 7 | 20 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £713,313 | £588,621 | 7 | 25 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £190,300 | £382,176 | 7 | 21 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £431,479 | £348,588 | 7 | 20 December 2021 |
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
- Edinburgh Central Mosque, 50 Potterow, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.edmosque.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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