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The Baptist Union of Scotland

SC049047Registered charity from 12 February 2019
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Address 48 Speirs Wharf
Glasgow
Postcode G4 9TH
Regulatory Type Standard
Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/
Object:
The Company's object is the advancement of religion. 1.2 The said object is carried out through the following activities: 1.2.1. FELLOWSHIP: Strengthening fellowship among Baptists and with all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord by means of local churches, networks, conferences, Assemblies and publications, and also by participation in wider Baptist groupings and interdenominational activities. 1.2.2. MISSION: Supporting and extending Christ's mission both at home and overseas through evangelism, church planting and caring ministries, including the relief of poverty and the benefiting and enhancement of the communities in which churches are situated. 1.2.3. SUPPORT: Offering 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. 1.2.4. CO-ORDINATION: Discerning God's will and acting together in matters of common concern relating to the life of the Union and the state of the nation. 1.2.5. BAPTIST WITNESS: Bearing witness to Baptist principles and maintaining 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: Active
Last Updated: 31 Mar 2025
Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Constitutional Form Date: 12 Feb 2019
Geographical Spread: Operations cover all or most of Scotland
Main Operating Location: Glasgow City
Purposes: "the prevention or relief of poverty","the advancement of education","the advancement of religion"
Beneficiaries: "No specific group, or for the benefit of the community","Other charities or voluntary bodies"
Types of activity undertaken: "It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals","It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations","It carries out activities or services itself"
Notes: Previous Charity name The Baptist Union of Scotland Ltd from 12 February 2019 to 13 January 2021 This charity was established to replace Baptist Union of Scotland (SC004960) Baptist Union of Scotland (SC004960) has now wound up and passed 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 2021 £964,755 £699,070 03 Dec 2021 Yes
31 Mar 2022 £1,094,480 £629,191 09 Nov 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £639,138 £845,169 22 Nov 2023 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £915,032 £781,704 08 Oct 2024 Yes Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
31 Mar 2025 No Annual Information due by 31 Dec 2025
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