01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC049738
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Cross Border
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- Not supplied
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- CM24 8UD
OSCR note: This charity has been set up to replace SNU Trust (SC043897). You have advised us that SNU Trust (SC043897) intends to wind up and transfer the assets and liabilities to Spiritualists’ National Union Trust (SC049738).
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
Constitutional objectives
2. OBJECTS 2.1 The Charity's objects are for the public benefit to promote the advancement and diffusion of Spiritualism by: 2.1.1 making Advances to Members (excluding Accredited Representatives) and member organisations for: 2.1.1.1 the purchase of land and the erection of buildings to be used for public worship in accordance with the religion of Spiritualism or otherwise for the advancement of Spiritualism. 2.1.1.2 other capital expenditure which is desirable for the proper functioning of their respective properties. and 2.1.1.3 other capital expenditure which is desirable for the proper functioning of their respective properties. and other expenditure ancillary to the purposes set out in Articles 2.1.1.1 and 2.1.1.2. 2.1.2 making grants to Members (excluding Accredited Representatives) and member organisations for purposes similar to those in Article 2.1. 1. 2.1.3 affording facilities for the Investment of funds by any Member (excluding Accredited Representatives) or member organisation. and 2.1.4 purchasing and making available, whether by way of lease or licence or otherwise, land and buildings to be used for the advancement of Spiritualism.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2024 | £568,819 | £546,332 | 3 | 15 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £527,242 | £460,920 | 3 | 16 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £481,388 | £380,124 | 3 | 17 July 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £450,988 | £355,767 | 3 | 8 August 2022 |
| 31 December 2020 | £411,055 | £367,509 | 3 | 2 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
- Burton End Lodge, Stanstead, Essex
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.snutrust.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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