01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC008658
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- ZE1 0SG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of the charity is the promotion of Christian worship, teaching and fellowship throughout Shetland. Outreach to the people of Shetland, and visitors, through word and mission service, working in partnership with other churches and bodies. Charitable giving to local and international charities. Done through regular worship in churches & home fellowship, developing work with young people and providing lunch clubs for the marginalised, improving the quality and range of church activities. Provide support for local churches.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
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 August 2025 | £140,996 | £162,492 | 2 | 30 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £218,515 | £233,485 | 2 | 31 May 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £252,126 | £253,932 | 2 | 10 May 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £216,669 | £160,861 | 2 | 19 May 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £136,612 | £138,425 | 2 | 7 May 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
- 4 West Baila, Lerwick, Shetland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.shetlandmethodistdistrict.org.uk/
- Parent charity
- The Methodist Church in Great Britain · 1132208
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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