OSCR Scottish charity profile

Eritrean Orthodox Christian Community Church (St. Mary) SCIO

Known as St. Mary

ActiveCharity number SC047798
Registered6 October 2017
Main locationGlasgow City
Legal formSCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC047798
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland
Volunteers
0 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
G33 3AX

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

The Charity is set up to advance the Christian Orthodox religion in Glasgow according to the teaching and practice of the Eritrean Orthodox Christian patriarchate for the benefit of the public regardless of ethnic origin. The charity is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at the Eritrean Orthodox Church through: - ? Holding of religious services (masses are open to the public, conducting of religious celebrations such as marriages, christenings, funeral services and special prayer for the departs...etc) ? Conducting Orthodox church bible studies and religious teachings ? Public celebrations of religious festivals ? Distributing literature on Christian Orthodox religion in order to enlighten others about the religion ? Providing a place of worship for those who wish to attend the Christian Orthodox services and celebrations ? Providing pastoral care for people working in the parish

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of religion
  • the promotion of religious or racial harmony

Beneficiaries

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

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

4.1 The advancement of religion. The advancement of religion in Scotland in particular Orthodox Christianity, amongst both the Eritrean and other communities in Glasgow by providing a place where people can come together for the purposes of worship and fellowship. 4.2 The promotion of religious or racial harmony. The promotion of religious harmony in Scotland between people of differing faiths through the teaching and encouragement of mutual understanding and respect for one another.

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
31 December 2025£0£00Not supplied
31 December 2024£27,026£15,775025 September 2025
31 December 2023£55,300£36,82903 October 2024
31 December 2022£32,195£14,975028 September 2023
31 December 2021£47,286£15,452022 September 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
354 Warriston Street
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
Not supplied

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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