01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053845
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- AB15 5PH
OSCR note: This charity has been established to replace The River Church (SC044982) The River Church (SC044982) intend to wind up and pass its assets and liabilities to River Church Aberdeen, SC053845
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
River Church Aberdeen is set up with the purpose of advancing the Christian religion. This goal is achieved through regular ongoing services provided by the church on Sundays and throughout the course of the week. These services are a gathering point for prayer, worship, teaching and preaching as the church community is knitted together in deepening relationship with God and one another. These gathering times are open to anyone who wishes to attend. The church also engages in regular outreach programs to the local community, the city of Aberdeen and beyond. This ranges from engaging in evangelism, organising holiday clubs, taking part in united church events in the city, equipping and training in various forms of ministry as well as itinerant ministry to other church congregations up and down the UK. River Church Aberdeen is a vibrant, multiethnic, worshipping community, dedicated to sharing the gospel of the kingdom of God and the love of Jesus Christ with all. In so doing the
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
River Church Aberdeen purposes are: a) to advance the Christian religion, all for the public benefit. b) to operate within the city of Aberdeen and beyond. c) to deliver its activities and operations to individuals through the preaching and outworking of the Christian Gospel.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £104,513 | £82,911 | 1 | 12 March 2026 |
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
- 253 Mid Stocket Road, Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.riveraberdeen.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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