01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC011222
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- over 250 volunteers
- Staff
- 158
- Postcode
- G40 3TA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
SU Scotland's vision is to see every child and young person in Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus. With around 2500 volunteers and 155 staff, we connect with young people where they are at - in their local schools and communities, at our Holidays and annual Magnitude Festival, through online groups and at our activity centres. Everything we do is about creating life-changing outcomes for children and young people on their faith journeys.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects for which the Scripture Union is established are as follows: 3.1 To aid the Christian Church in its ministries by specialised services whereby the Word of God is presented, especially to children and young people, so that those to whom it is presented may be led to personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, may be encouraged and instructed in the development of Christian character and witness and in a sense of vocation, and may take their place as members and workers in the life of their churches and of society. 3.2 To promote thoughtful Bible Reading amongst people of all ages with a view to furthering personal discipleship, Christian community and social concern.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £7,976,811 | £7,064,679 | 158 | 25 June 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £7,390,551 | £6,104,060 | 158 | 29 August 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £5,310,325 | £5,604,127 | 158 | 7 August 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £4,952,826 | £4,551,968 | 158 | 25 August 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £3,597,149 | £3,450,991 | 158 | 7 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
- New Olympia House, 13 Olympia Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.suscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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