01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC050351
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 7
- Postcode
- EH49 7HZ
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace Trustees Of St Johns Evangelical Church (SC011833). Trustees Of St Johns Evangelical Church (SC011833) intends to wind up and pass its assets and liabilities to St John's Church Linilthgow.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
St John's Church exists to advance the Christian faith and serve the people of Linlithgow and the surrounding area. We do this by providing regular worship services, pastoral support, opportunities for prayer and spiritual growth, and a welcoming church community. Throughout the year we organise a range of activities, groups and events for people of all ages, both within the congregation and the wider community. These include children's, youth and adult programmes, community outreach initiatives, and opportunities for fellowship and learning. We aim to be an inclusive and active church, supporting people at all stages of life and encouraging engagement with the Christian faith through worship, service and community involvement.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of religion
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith in Scotland and the world for the public benefit through the continuance of a body of believers founded on the Basis of Faith.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £324,652 | £317,603 | 7 | 3 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £362,292 | £466,065 | 7 | 23 September 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £436,417 | £366,541 | 7 | 23 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £320,525 | £313,142 | 7 | 26 September 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £285,412 | £326,822 | 7 | 29 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
- Low Port Centre, 1 Blackness Road, Linlithgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.stjohnslinlithgow.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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