01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC039655
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- EH8 9BX
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £377,253 | £472,061 | 2 | 8 June 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £422,735 | £398,896 | 2 | 27 May 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £455,869 | £816,686 | 2 | 25 June 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £278,857 | £401,474 | 2 | 18 May 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £287,910 | £435,619 | 2 | 23 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
- 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.edinburghmethodist.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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