# St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh (Church of Scotland)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC003565
- **Known as:** St Giles Cathedral
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Part of:** [The Church of Scotland](/sc/SC011353) (SC011353)
- **Registered:** Jan. 1, 1905
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC003565


## Contact

- **Address:** St Giles' Cathedral, St Giles' Cathedral Finance Office, St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH1 1RE
- **Website:** www.stgilescathedral.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of religion'

**What the charity does:** St Giles' is a place of Christian worship for everyone from local residents to pilgrims from around the world. It is an important national monument, attracting over a million visitors in a single year. It plays an important role in state and civic occasions. It is a place of prayer, sanctuary and support for the local community.

**Objectives:** The advancement of religion.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1695572 | £1945725 |  -  | 28 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1583147 | £1795851 |  -  | 26 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1827679 | £1259618 |  -  | 25 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £971526 | £1065790 |  -  | 25 |  |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £932319 | £1052210 |  -  | 28 |  |





## Linked charities

- [St Giles Appeal Trust](/sc/SC007126) (SC007126)