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The Baptist Union of Scotland

SC049047Registered charity from 12 February 2019
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Information about this charity:
Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
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.
Charity Information:
Address 48 Speirs Wharf
Glasgow
Postcode G4 9TH
Website www.scottishbaptist.com
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.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
The Baptist Union of Scotland is a network of about 160 churches across the length and breadth of Scotland. We are local churches who recognise that if we are to fulfil the commission Jesus has given his disciples, it is better to work together than continue alone. We are a relational network who support one another through prayer and encouragement. We share resources and experience in mission. We equip and accredit leaders. We work together to develop vision and ensure legal compliance. We have existed as a network since 1869, though some of our churches have been in existence since the 1750s. Our ambition is to see Increase and we are focusing on four strategic priorities: Prayer- defining ourselves as a prayer network Planting Churches- investing in new congregations, revitalisations and innovative new churches Developing Pathways- for training and equipping church planters and evangelistic leaders Younger– we have an intentional commitment to invest in young people
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Constitutional Form Date: 12 Feb 2019
Main Operating Location: Glasgow City
Number of Staff: 12
Number of Volunteers: 1-50
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"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
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
31 Mar 2025 £577,761 £919,652 30 Oct 2025 Yes Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
31 Mar 2026 No Annual Information due by 31 Dec 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
George Scott
Raymond Burns
Alan Milnes
Ruth McCaig
Alan Holloway
Brian Windram
Irene Campbell
Sylvia Jones
Hugh McInally-Adair
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