01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC001079
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- PA17 5DY
OSCR note: Previous name - Inverkip Church of Scotland from 20/04/1928 to 12/01/2023
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Inverkip, Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay Church of Scotland is a constituent congregation of the Church of Scotland. The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world. As a national Church, it acknowledges a distinctive call and duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond. Congregational activities include: - Acts of Worship, Sunday School, Guild, Bible Study, Friendship Circle, Prayer Group, Social and Fundraising Events, Community Activities (including Badminton and Country Dancing).
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
1) to offer Christian worship, fellowship, instruction, mission and service. (Act of the General Assembly VII, 2003, s1(b)) 2) to labour for the advancement of the Kingdom of God throughout the world. (Article 1 of the Articles Declaratory) 3) to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry (Article 3 of the Articles Declaratory)
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £388,366 | £163,370 | 2 | 14 December 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £71,409 | £66,744 | 2 | 11 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £64,128 | £50,083 | 2 | 3 October 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £68,844 | £54,523 | 2 | 15 October 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £64,201 | £58,362 | 2 | 7 September 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Inverkip, Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay Church, Shore Road, Skelmorlie, Ayrshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.iswb.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Church of Scotland · SC011353
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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