OSCR Scottish charity profile

The Romanian Orthodox Church in Glasgow

ActiveCharity number SC042348
Registered1 June 2011
Main locationMidlothian
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC042348
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
Scotland and other parts of the UK
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
PA2 0JR
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OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 18 April 2012 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by The Romanian Orthodox Church in Scotland SC042348 which was an Unincorporated Association registered as a charity since 01 June 2011.

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The Romanian Orthodox Church in Glasgow is a charity whose main objective is to support the Romanian Community in Glasgow in terms of social, civic, cultural and religious aspects by: promoting the inclusion of people of Romanian origin in the civil of life of Scotland, the Supporting Organization of religious, cultural and philanthropic activities according to Scottish Law and the Traditions of the Orthodox Church, promoting a positive image of Romania in Scotland, promoting opportunities for people in Glasgow to be exposed to the Romanian arts, heritage, religion and culture. The aim of our projects is to create a welcoming environment for a wider range of community activities: - Social and civic activities - Cultural activities - Religious activities We hold a weekly Sunday Service for the community and share any updates at the end of each service, we have been collecting donations in order to purchase our own Church so that there is stability and a sense of belonging.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of religion
  • the advancement of citizenship or community development

Beneficiaries

  • No specific group, or for the benefit of the community

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

4.1 To provide the means for the Romanian Orthodox Church to practice the Orthodox faith in particular. 4.2 To support the organisation of religious, cultural and philanthropic activities according to Scottish Law and the traditions of the Orthodox Church. 4.3 To provide the means for the education of the public in the Orthodox faith and Romanian culture and language. 4.4 To advance citizenship, the promotion of equality and diversity and the advancement of the arts and culture.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endTotal incomeDonationsCharitable activities incomeTrading incomeInvestment incomeOther incomeTotal expenditureRaising fundsCharitable activities spendingOther spendingStaffReturn received
31 March 2025£180,788£0£0£0£0£0£21,983£0£0£0024 October 2025
31 March 2024£131,034£0£0£0£0£0£23,156£0£0£002 December 2024
31 March 2023£25,994£0£0£0£0£0£26,364£0£0£0027 November 2023
31 March 2022£19,440£0£0£0£0£0£14,689£0£0£0012 December 2022
31 March 2021£11,224£0£0£0£0£0£12,581£0£0£007 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
24 Amochrie Road, Paisley, Renfrewshire
Website supplied to OSCR
http://www.parohiaglasgow.co.uk/
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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