01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC018882
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- PA76 6SP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity provides a Catholic presence on Iona, where people of all faiths can come for a short stay where they can enjoy the special peace that Iona can offer. The Oratory is always available as a place of quiet prayer. It also exists to benefit the community on the island.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
- 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 January 2026 | £79,243 | £80,137 | 2 | 13 June 2026 |
| 31 January 2025 | £77,966 | £70,077 | 2 | 3 July 2025 |
| 31 January 2024 | £80,152 | £67,119 | 2 | 4 August 2024 |
| 31 January 2023 | £67,970 | £60,490 | 2 | 10 May 2023 |
| 31 January 2022 | £56,057 | £68,605 | 2 | 3 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
- The Catholic House of Prayer, Cnoc a Chalmain, Isle of Iona
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.catholic-iona.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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