# Strathaven: Trinity Parish Church of Scotland

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC001020
- **Known as:** Rankin Parish Church Strathaven
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Part of:** [The Church of Scotland](/sc/SC011353.md) (SC011353)
- **Registered:** July 8, 1960
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC001020


## Contact

- **Address:** 8 Greystone Gardens, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire
- **Postcode:** ML10 6FT
- **Website:** http://strathaventrinity.wikidot.com/



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of religion&#x27;

**What the charity does:** We are a Church of Scotland Church, serving the community of Strathaven, Chapelton and Glassford. Strathaven Trinity Parish Church has a Presbyterian form of government and operates under the Unitary Constitution. This means that the Kirk Session has ultimate responsibility for policy and administration. It is chaired by a Moderator, who is the minister. The elders of the church and are chosen from those members of the church whoare considered to have the appropriate gifts and skills. The Minister, together with 24 active elders, comprise the Church Trustees, who are governed by charity legislation.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;No specific group, or for the benefit of the community&#x27;

**Objectives:** The advancement of religion.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** South Lanarkshire
- **Geographical spread:** A specific local point, community or neighbourhood







