01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC035701
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- IV2 4EA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our main involvement with schools is with religious observance assemblies. We have also led puppet workshops and RME classes and created a free downloadable RME resource to help children explore the Christian faith and meet the Christianity outcomes in Curriculum for Excellence. We also work with churches to assist with their ministry t their local communities. This can involve family events, holiday clubs, training volunteers etc.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
3. The objects of the company shall be to promote the advancement of the Christian Faith and the worship of God in Scotland and elsewhere by any means whatsoever including but not by way of limitation the preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel using performing arts and the teaching of Christian doctrine and principles. In furtherance thereof but not otherwise, the company shall seek:- (a) to promote and undertake public and private performances including those using puppets and other equipment associated with puppetry. (b) to use performing art, including puppetry, music, drama and dance for educational purposes with children both in public and private schools and outwith schools. (c) to promote the Christian Gospel using performing arts, including but not restricted to puppetry, music drama and dance. (d) to support the work of Christian churches or other Christian charities in the education and upbringing of children. (e) to support the work of Christian churches or other Christian charities in the promotion of the Christian Gospel. (f) to operate or hire in or out vehicles and other equipment for the purposes of public or private performances. (g) to provide financial and administrative support to missionary activities within the United Kingdom. and (h) to carry on any other charitable object which can be advantageously or conveniently carried out by the company by way of an extension of or in association with the objects stated in this clause which may be calculated directly or indirectly to advance the objects of this clause.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £58,967 | £62,472 | 1 | 19 January 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £80,544 | £83,973 | 1 | 10 February 2025 |
| 30 June 2023 | £64,250 | £74,848 | 1 | 17 March 2024 |
| 30 June 2022 | £67,018 | £72,059 | 1 | 23 March 2023 |
| 30 June 2021 | £68,449 | £60,829 | 1 | 18 March 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
- 15 Castle Heather Road, Inverness
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.outofthebox.me.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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