01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC046866
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Cross Border
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- CM2 8FW
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
3. The Charity's objects ('the Objects') are to advance the Christian Religion as practised by the body of Christian persons known as Jehovah's Witnesses, in particular but not exclusively by: ( I ) Facilitating the provision of Bible-based literature and materials for religious instruction, teaching, education, and worship to Jehovah's Witnesses and the public. (2) Maintaining one or more religious orders or communities of Jehovah's Witnesses. (3) Distributing funds and goods to other entities that have similar aims. (4) Engaging in acts of charity, mercy, and humanitarian aid. and (5) Administering the property, facilities, and financial affairs of or pertaining to religious worship of Jehovah's Witnesses.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £40,581,061 | £36,770,107 | 0 | 25 May 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £50,024,582 | £57,841,194 | 0 | 30 April 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £40,413,966 | £43,841,316 | 0 | 27 May 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £63,472,985 | £48,778,234 | 0 | 14 April 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £71,807,403 | £75,503,968 | 0 | 31 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
- 1 Kingdom Way, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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