The Church of Scotland - Helensburgh Parish Church
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC012053
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Sept. 14, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- March 15, 1910
- Legal form
- Unincorporated association
- Part of
- The Church of Scotland (SC011353)
Address
- Address
- Church Office
27 Colquhoun St
Helensburgh
Argyll and Bute
G84 8UP
Contact
- Website
helensburghcos.org
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of religion'
Helensburgh Parish Church (HPC) is the sole Church of Scotland congregation in the town. As part of the Church of Scotland, HPC’s duty is to bring the ordinances of religion to all the inhabitants of the parish. The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world. We strive to have an active, vibrant and outwardly caring spirit that responds to the needs of the community, acting where appropriate in cooperation with other Christian denominations in the area. Our vision is that the church becomes the place to be for as many local people as possible, whether active church members or not: a place where they can find support, friendship, an activity to enjoy, or just a place to sit and talk. In pursuit of this vision we offer activities including worship services, youth organisations, house and fellowship groups, pastoral care, outreach ac
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: The advancement of religion
Geography
- Main operating location
- Argyll And Bute
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2025 | Sept. 14, 2026On time | £375,714 | £405,926 | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Sept. 26, 2025On time | £337,322 | £483,717 | 6 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | Aug. 22, 2024On time | £370,666 | £329,953 | 6 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | Sept. 7, 2023On time | £285,081 | £325,815 | 6 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | Sept. 27, 2022On time | £238,658 | £283,865 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | June 30, 2021 | £220,290 | £282,812 | 6 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.