01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC010902
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- EH26 9BB
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 in every Parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It cooperates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond.
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 | £147,322 | £169,949 | 1 | 18 July 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £112,491 | £103,769 | 1 | 23 June 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £102,196 | £109,131 | 1 | 24 June 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £91,179 | £97,245 | 1 | 26 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £66,611 | £72,773 | 1 | 30 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
- 45 Crockett Gardens, Penicuik, Midlothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.penicuiknorthkirk.org
- Parent charity
- Church of Scotland · SC011353
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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