01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC018012
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 6
- Postcode
- EH145SU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The purpose of the charity is the advancement of religion - the provision of regular weekly services both for Balerno Parish Church and jointly with our linked church, Currie Kirk, with whom we are shortly to form a union. Our premises (halls and church) are used mainly by our community cafe (Mill Cafe) , after school clubs, dance groups and a tuition group. Also, groups of church members use the premises for their regular meetings. Bible studies and prayer meetings are available as are a variety of social evenings where often supper is provided for a nominal charge. There are two choral groups in addition to the regular church choir, all of who provide musical entertainment. Our Pastoral Care Teams provide service to people who are unable to attend church. All services are recorded via Utube and are freely available each sunday.
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 | £287,680 | £305,977 | 6 | 16 May 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £300,390 | £282,744 | 6 | 9 June 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £280,371 | £270,277 | 6 | 9 July 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £223,481 | £233,448 | 6 | 11 July 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £198,799 | £201,971 | 6 | 22 August 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
- 18 Newmills Road, Balerno
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.balernochurch.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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