01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC002622
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA29 6UG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
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 of every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with the other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond. Tarbert Parish Church is situated on Campbeltown Road, Tar. Services of worship are held every Sunday and occaionally additional services at other times. The church has a good relationship with the local school, with the Primary School performing their Nativity Play in the church and both Primary and Secondary Schools holding their end of term services and concerts in the church. This year saw Safeguarding training undertaken in line with legislation.
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
The advancement of religion.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 December 2024 | £90,461 | £105,134 | 0 | 8 July 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £44,630 | £43,228 | 0 | 22 July 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £46,494 | £59,508 | 0 | 13 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £96,092 | £82,193 | 0 | 29 September 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
- Strathmara, Tarbert , Argyll
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- The Church Of Scotland · SC011353
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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