01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048277
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA1 1YD
OSCR note: Charity legal name was UIC Church from 06/04/2018 - 10/01/2022
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Our church is set up to advance the Christian faith and to support the spiritual and practical wellbeing of people in our local community. We aim to provide a welcoming space where individuals can explore faith, build community, and receive support regardless of background. We do this by holding regular worship services, prayer meetings, and Bible teaching, as well as running small groups and pastoral support. We also engage in community outreach activities, including providing practical help, social events, and partnerships with local organisations to support those in need.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- People with a particular ethnic or racial origin
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
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 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, helping guide people in love, to understand their value and identity in Christ. To continually seek to understand His Word (Bible) and the calling and responsibility that God has placed on our lives. 4.2 Maintain a holistic approach. to support individuals and groups within the local communities, through practical biblical teaching, life-skills and leadership development. Encouraging community participation through arts, culture, music and sport, with the object of engaging with the community and giving them a revelation of who God is. 4.3 Establish a wide variety of midweek/weekend ministries to engage the local community and will meet for regular Sunday Church worship services.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2025 | £37,624 | £19,733 | 0 | 29 January 2026 |
| 30 April 2024 | £30,327 | £19,453 | 0 | 30 January 2025 |
| 30 April 2023 | £35,971 | £10,464 | 0 | 30 January 2024 |
| 30 April 2022 | £17,554 | £12,366 | 0 | 11 January 2023 |
| 30 April 2021 | £6,219 | £4,467 | 0 | 15 January 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
- 5 Shuttle Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.uicchurch.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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