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Ceased date: 29 April 2020

Baptist Union Of Scotland

SC004960Registered charity from 18 August 1914

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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.
Details of the charity's operations
Charity Status: Removed
Last Updated: 17 Jul 2022
Constitutional Form: Other
Constitutional Form Date: 18 Aug 1914
Geographical Spread: Operations cover all or most of Scotland
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"
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.
Annual Information Submission History
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Accounts
31 Mar 2015 £897,495 £755,673 07 Dec 2015 Yes
31 Mar 2016 £1,247,125 £765,744 15 Dec 2016 Yes
31 Mar 2017 £709,595 £720,488 14 Dec 2017 Yes
31 Mar 2018 £805,331 £966,962 20 Dec 2018 Yes
31 Mar 2019 £691,977 £1,162,958 02 Dec 2019 Yes Visit Charity's Website
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