01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC014420
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 4
- Postcode
- EH26 8JH
OSCR note: Previous legal name Loanhead Parish Church (Church of Scotland) from 20 November 1935 to 13 September 2023.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Church is setup to serve the parish of Loanhead and Bilston by providing opportunities for people to explore the Christian Faith, deepen faith and to serve others. The focus is on helping people find meaning and purpose through faith in Jesus Christ. Opportunities for worship are provided weekly, with a Sunday worship service for all ages, which include activities for children. Small groups are run for adults and children, some with a focus on faith, others providing social or sporting style activities. The Church supports families in the community in practical ways through visits, food parcels and gifts at Christmas and throughout the year. Support is also given to community events run by other groups in the parish.
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 | £135,628 | £116,573 | 4 | 13 July 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £125,579 | £138,959 | 4 | 27 August 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £129,223 | £117,227 | 4 | 16 July 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £110,470 | £101,581 | 4 | 13 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £99,176 | £94,615 | 4 | 3 April 2023 |
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 Eskvale Drive, Penicuik, Midlothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.loanheadparishchurch.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Church of Scotland · SC011353
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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