01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC034377
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- AB31 5QA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are an independent, evangelical church serving Banchory and the wider area of Deeside
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The individual, corporate and family worship and praise of God ' and the deepening of spiritual life. The study, teaching and preaching of the Word of God, the Bible. The proclamation of the Gospel and- evangelistic outreach. The promotion of service within the Church and the Community. The instruction of children and adults in the Christian faith. The promotion of Christian education and training with a special emphasis on children and young people. The development of Christian character and leadership. The promotion and support, financially and otherwise, of missionary and evangelistic outreach at home and overseas The provision of a Church and community service centre in Banchory for the furtherance of such activities.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £169,445 | £171,327 | 3 | 22 December 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £162,076 | £184,663 | 3 | 13 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £150,654 | £174,390 | 3 | 21 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £157,864 | £148,092 | 3 | 21 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £133,745 | £120,398 | 3 | 22 December 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
- Woodend Barn Road, Burn O' Bennie, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.bcfchurch.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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