01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC016185
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 10
- Postcode
- EH49 7AL
OSCR note: Previous legal name St Michaels Parish Church Of Scotland: Linlithgow from 17 September 1912 to 12 November 2024.
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 co-operates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond. Mission The Kirk Session has adopted the five Marks of Mission namely: · To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom · To teach, baptise and nurture new believers · To respond to human need by loving service · To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation · To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
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 2024 | £891,123 | £681,390 | 10 | 26 June 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £717,021 | £628,798 | 10 | 25 July 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £495,592 | £382,122 | 10 | 14 July 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £353,543 | £344,279 | 10 | 9 May 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £365,878 | £347,178 | 10 | 7 September 2021 |
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
- Church Office, Cross House, The Cross, Linlithgow, West Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://www.linavonchurch.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Church of Scotland · SC011353
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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