Interim Inquiry Report: AK McCosh Trust for Coulter Church (SC006875)
The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has today published an interim inquiry report for AK McCosh Trust for Coulter Church (Scottish charity number SC006875).
We opened an inquiry into the charity in April 2023 after receiving concerns that the church no longer remained a place of Christian worship. OSCR has a regulatory interest in establishing if this is correct and if the charity continues to meet the charity test by providing public benefit in furtherance of its charitable purposes.
OSCR has tried to engage with the charity, but to date has been unable to determine whether the church remains a place for Christian worship. We also have concerns regarding the governance of the charity.
As part of our inquiry work so far, OSCR considers it appropriate to safeguard the assets of the charity by directing them not to part with its assets without our consent. Our inquiries remain ongoing whilst we determine if the charity is providing public benefit in furtherance of its charitable purposes and to consider the charity’s governance.