01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC001967
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G44 5DQ
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Spiritual Assembly administrates and guides the affairs of the members of the Baha'i Faith (the Baha'i Community) in Glasgow, in accordance with the principles, teachings and laws of the Baha'i Faith.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
- the promotion of religious or racial harmony
- the promotion of equality and diversity
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of the Baha'i Faith, sharing the ideals of our fellow Baha'is and assisting their efforts to establish, uphold and promote the spiritual, educational and humanitarian teachings of human brotherhood, radiant faith, exalted character and selfless love revealed in the lives and utterances of the world's revealed religions, and given renewed creative energy and universal application to the conditions of this age in the life and utterances of Baha'u'llah. The advancement of education in accordance with the principles of the Bahai Faith. The relief of the poor and needy of Glasgow and throughout the world, whether Bahais or not. The establishment in Glasgow, as soon as resources permit, of a House of Worship and its associated institutions. To further such other charitable purposes as the Assembly may decide.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £2,822 | £3,625 | 0 | 31 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £4,273 | £2,343 | 0 | 1 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £5,418 | £6,034 | 0 | 30 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £4,872 | £4,252 | 0 | 23 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £3,942 | £1,791 | 0 | 8 February 2022 |
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
- 99 Farne Drive, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- http://www.glasgowbahais.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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