Charity Details

Ceased date: 29 April 2020

Baptist Union Of Scotland

SC004960Registered charity from 18 August 1914

Notes:

This charity is in the process of being wound up and will transfer all its assets and liabilities to The Baptist Union of Scotland Ltd (SC049047). Baptist Union Of Scotland (SC004960) intends to wind up and pass its assets and liabilities to The Baptist Union of Scotland Ltd (SC049047) which is a charitable company.

Charity Information:

Address 48 Speirs Wharf
Glasgow

Postcode G4 9TH

Website www.scottishbaptist.com

Regulatory Type Standard

Reason For Removal

Object:

The advancement of the Christian Faith by: 1.FELLOWSHIP. To strengthen fellowship among Baptists and with all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord by means of local churches, networks, conferences, Assemblies and publications; also by participation in wider Baptist groupings and interdenominational activities. 2.MISSION. To support and extend Christ’s mission both at home and overseas through evangelism, church planting and caring ministries, including the relief of poverty and the benefitting and enhancement of the amenities in which churches are situated. 3.SUPPORT. To offer support in maintaining and developing the work of the churches through accredited and grant-aided ministries, financial assistance with church buildings and expert help in all areas of church life. 4.CO-ORDINATION. To discover God’s will and act together in matters of common concern relating to the life of the Union and the state of the nation. 5.BAPTIST WITNESS. To bear witness to Baptist principles and maintain records of the Union’s life and work through study and research, inter-church dialogue, publications and historical archives.

Operations:

Charity Status: Removed

Constitutional Form: Other

Constitutional Form Date: 18 Aug 1914

Main Operating Location: Glasgow City

Purposes: "the advancement of religion"

Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations"

Charity Trustees:

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