01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC051540
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 17
- Postcode
- EH11 3AR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We exist as a church to collectively worship God and grow in personal Christian faith. An integral part of out shared faith is the corporate and individual proclamation of the Christian Gospel in word and deed. City on a Hill refers to its distinct congregations in and around Edinburgh as 'Communities'. We also have an 'Online Community'. At each 'Gathering' (church service), there is corporate sung worship, teaching from the Bible (including separate teaching for children), an explanation of the Gospel with opportunity for personal response, prayer ministry, and opportunity to interact informally with others. 'Small Groups' and other midweek activities further support individuals' spiritual growth. Our outreach endeavours tend to be geographically focused near out Communities or online. Some are aimed at a wide range of demographics, whilst others seek to reach a specific demographic such as teenagers of those facing the challenge of homelessness.
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 Church’s purpose is the advancement of religion, as expressed by the Christian faith, for the public benefit through: 6.1 The worship of God. 6.2 The discipling of people of all ages. 6.3 Mission and outreach in the communities in which the Church works. 6.4 Education in the Christian faith. 6.5 The prevention and relief of poverty.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | £0 | £0 | 17 | Not supplied |
| 31 July 2025 | £851,997 | £772,917 | 17 | 6 April 2026 |
| 31 July 2024 | £847,934 | £860,171 | 17 | 7 April 2025 |
| 31 July 2023 | £716,598 | £741,101 | 17 | 26 April 2024 |
| 31 July 2022 | £426,719 | £186,370 | 17 | 24 March 2023 |
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
- The Diadem, 537-539 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.cityonahill.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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