01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC020446
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- NE24 3HG
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our purpose is to deliver A World of Service each year on the 1st Friday in March and to provide information regarding our activities throughout the year and the writing countries WDP Service booklet, Bible Study, Rescource Book, Service Books for Youth and Children's service. Braille copies of these books are available for those who have sight issues.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
The Objects of the Committee are to promote the AIM of the WDP as stated above and in that context, (a) to organise and afrange for the observance of the World Day of prayer: (b) to receive the basic world Order of Service each year. to . adapt it when necessary and to publish and issue it together with any other material relevant to the ensuing Day of Prayer. (c), to assist financially or otherwise in the publication and issue of the Scriptures and various forms of Christian literature designed to advance the Christian faith and way of life throughout the world, or in such) other project as may be determined under section 8 (d) to plan opportunities for devotional and'Bible Study Group meetings and to encourage the formation of local interdenominational committees to promote the AIM of the WDP' which Committees shall:- (i) use such literature as is issued or 'approved by the Scottish Committee. (ii) forward to the Treasurer of the Scottish Committee the amount of contributions given at Services less the expenses there of
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £67,952 | £54,211 | 0 | 25 May 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £63,062 | £76,252 | 0 | 9 April 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £48,103 | £51,827 | 0 | 4 June 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £44,800 | £52,773 | 0 | 20 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £103,455 | £116,416 | 0 | 7 April 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
- 4 Gateley Avenue, South Beach, Blyth, Northumberland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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