01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049047
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 12
- Postcode
- G4 9TH
OSCR note: Previous Charity name The Baptist Union of Scotland Ltd from 12 February 2019 to 13 January 2021 This charity was established to replace Baptist Union of Scotland (SC004960) Baptist Union of Scotland (SC004960) has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to The Baptist Union of Scotland Ltd (SC049047) which is a Charitable Company.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Baptist Union of Scotland is a network of about 160 churches across the length and breadth of Scotland. We are local churches who recognise that if we are to fulfil the commission Jesus has given his disciples, it is better to work together than continue alone. We are a relational network who support one another through prayer and encouragement. We share resources and experience in mission. We equip and accredit leaders. We work together to develop vision and ensure legal compliance. We have existed as a network since 1869, though some of our churches have been in existence since the 1750s. Our ambition is to see Increase and we are focusing on four strategic priorities: Prayer- defining ourselves as a prayer network Planting Churches- investing in new congregations, revitalisations and innovative new churches Developing Pathways- for training and equipping church planters and evangelistic leaders Younger– we have an intentional commitment to invest in young people
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
- 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, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Company's object is the advancement of religion. 1.2 The said object is carried out through the following activities: 1.2.1. FELLOWSHIP: Strengthening fellowship among Baptists and with all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord by means of local churches, networks, conferences, Assemblies and publications, and also by participation in wider Baptist groupings and interdenominational activities. 1.2.2. MISSION: Supporting and extending Christ's mission both at home and overseas through evangelism, church planting and caring ministries, including the relief of poverty and the benefiting and enhancement of the communities in which churches are situated. 1.2.3. SUPPORT: Offering support in maintaining and developing the work of the churches through accredited and grant-aided ministries, financial assistance with church buildings and expert help in all areas of church life. 1.2.4. CO-ORDINATION: Discerning God's will and acting together in matters of common concern relating to the life of the Union and the state of the nation. 1.2.5. BAPTIST WITNESS: Bearing witness to Baptist principles and maintaining records of the Union's life and work through study and research, inter-church dialogue, publications and historical archives.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £577,761 | £919,652 | 12 | 30 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £915,032 | £781,704 | 12 | 8 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £639,138 | £845,169 | 12 | 22 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £1,094,480 | £629,191 | 12 | 9 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £964,755 | £699,070 | 12 | 3 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
- 48 Speirs Wharf, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.scottishbaptist.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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