01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050644
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 17
- Postcode
- EH11 2HA
OSCR note: Edinburgh City Mission (SCIO)-SC050644 was established to replace Trustees For Edinburgh City Mission-SC012385
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity exists to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and action while relieving poverty in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, especially deprived communities. In 2024, our strategy focused on: raising mission awareness by encouraging prayer, neighbourly care and gospel witness. strengthening mission by supporting churches in community outreach and creating opportunities for individuals to serve. prioritising outreach to those facing deprivation, exclusion or isolation and helping them integrate into local churches. equipping staff and volunteers through training and support. building and strengthening key partnerships. and fostering unity by encouraging churches to love, support and pray for one another. Through these ministries, the charity provides clear public benefit in both gospel witness and poverty relief.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of religion
- 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 carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
3.1.1 advance religion in relation to the Christian Faith. 3.1.2 prevent or relieve poverty. and 3.1.3 provide relief to those in need by reason of financial hardship or other disadvantage. by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in words, deeds and actions, so as to benefit inhabitants and/or deprived communities in need of any kind throughout the City of Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 17 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £561,450 | £685,318 | 17 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £460,378 | £760,506 | 17 | 11 June 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £625,417 | £645,640 | 17 | 28 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £0 | £0 | 17 | 1 November 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
- 7 Washington Lane, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.edinburghcitymission.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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