01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC041912
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- PA16 7RY
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Trust's objects are the advancement of the Christian religion in Scotland and elsewhere. the relief of poverty and sickness and the promotion, protection and preservation of good health and welfare of persons in Scotland with the object of improving their condition of life. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by OSCR in deciding what activities the Trust should undertake. The work of The Ascension Trust (Scotland) is to support and provide advice and training to local Street/School/Rail Pastor initiatives. This is achieved through the organisation of events. the provision of uniforms. training manuals. best practice gleaned through Quality Assurance visits to existing areas and other opportunities to raise the profile of the organisation. Liaison is also undertaken with government and police at national level.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
- 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
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The advancement of the Christian Religion in Scotland and elsewhere. the Relief of Poverty and Sickness and the promotion, protection and preservation of good health and welfare of persons in Scotland and elsewhere with the object of improving their condition of life.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £70,217 | £61,268 | 2 | 24 April 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £42,728 | £55,281 | 2 | 30 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £64,705 | £45,299 | 2 | 26 June 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £42,232 | £39,197 | 2 | 27 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £33,609 | £28,906 | 2 | 27 July 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
- 43a Esplanade, Greenock
- Website supplied to OSCR
- scotland.ascensiontrust.org.uk
- Parent charity
- The Ascension Trust
No direct external links on this profile. The official OSCR record and source documentation are available through BritDB’s dedicated source page.
05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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