01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC014574
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 27
- Postcode
- EH2 4YR
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To support parish ministry in its various forms, and assist congregations in the provision of suitable buildings for each parish. This is done by supporting the effective care, maintenance, refurbishment and redevelopment of churches, halls and manses. The disposal of surplus redundant buildings and glebe land. The administration of investments held by the General Trustees restricted for the benefit of congregations. Supporting congregations with their duty to comply with statutory requirements.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- 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 | £30,749,000 | £54,066,000 | 27 | 26 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £29,251,000 | £32,240,000 | 27 | 24 June 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £17,882,000 | £24,521,000 | 27 | 8 May 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £20,108,000 | £7,307,000 | 27 | 19 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £12,903,000 | £25,362,000 | 27 | 16 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
- 121 George Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.churchofscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Church of Scotland · SC011353
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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