OSCR Scottish charity profile

Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland

ActiveCharity number SC016193
Registered17 April 1896
Main locationAberdeenshire
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 4 November 2026
OSCR charity number
SC016193
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
5
Postcode
AB39 3YD
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OSCR note: Previous legal name West Mearns Parish Church of Scotland from 17 April 1896 to 13 January 2026.

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

We seek to serve God by offering worship, pastoral care, fellowship and outreach to all. supporting key life events such as baptisms, marriages and funerals. proclaiming the Good News and nurturing faith in people of all ages. fostering community well-being and inclusivity. and stewarding our resources responsibly to fulfil our calling.

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

5 periods
Year endTotal incomeDonationsCharitable activities incomeTrading incomeInvestment incomeOther incomeTotal expenditureRaising fundsCharitable activities spendingOther spendingStaffReturn received
31 December 2025£144,826£0£0£0£0£0£224,302£0£0£054 September 2026
31 December 2024£88,257£0£0£0£0£0£83,493£0£0£0514 January 2026
31 December 2023£57,387£0£0£0£0£0£114,120£0£0£0526 July 2024
31 December 2022£73,011£0£0£0£0£0£86,460£0£0£058 November 2023
31 December 2021£242,297£0£0£0£0£0£100,805£0£0£058 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
Burnbank, Glenbervie, Stonehaven
Website supplied to OSCR
www.mearnsparish.org
Parent charity
Church of Scotland · SC011353
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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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