01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049508
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Overseas only
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA1 3AL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Downie Foundation is set up to financially support many varying organisations throughout the UK and beyond in their objective to spread the word of the Christian Gospel throughout the world. We carefully consider the mission statements and activities of many organisations who apply to us for support, and carefully select the ones we will support in any one year.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
7 Purposes 7.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further its charitable purposes, and do so underpinned by Christian values, by operating as a 'grant giving' charity which will support financially and otherwise charities, community groups and others which charitably further their purposes detailed at 7.2 and provide public benefit with a focus on the support of organisations which are concerned with the promotion of Christianity whether in Scotland, the United Kingdom or beyond including in connection with church buildings, missions operating across the world and youth training connected to Christian ministry. 7.2 For the purposes of the 2005 Act the following charitable purpose is (i) particularly relevant and (ii) is the charitable purpose identified as applicable from section 7 of the 2005 Act:- 7.2.1 The advancement of religion. 7.3 For the purposes of the Taxes Acts and the provisions set out in clauses 7.1 to 7.2 shall be read together to ensure the purposes of the SCIO are compliant with the Taxes Acts.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 April 2025 | £18,755 | £66,352 | 0 | 18 November 2025 |
| 5 April 2024 | £23,029 | £71,413 | 0 | 11 December 2024 |
| 5 April 2023 | £18,993 | £117,942 | 0 | 29 December 2023 |
| 5 April 2022 | £16,866 | £63,656 | 0 | 10 December 2022 |
| 5 April 2021 | £68,124 | £106,864 | 0 | 17 November 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
- 71 Southwold Road, Paisley
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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