# RC Archdiocese Of Glasgow

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC018140
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- **Registered:** Jan. 31, 1938
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC018140


## Contact

- **Address:** The Archdiocese Of Glasgow, 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow
- **Postcode:** G1 4JY
- **Website:** www.rcag.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** The Archdiocese of Glasgow has the Church’s mission as its first objective and seeks to fulfil it and all its objectives by the provision and support of various activities relating to pastoral care and assistance.  The objectives are achieved principally through its parishes but also through various Catholic organisations and societies within the Archdiocese.    The diocesan activities include areas such as support and guidance for clergy in parishes, support for retired clergy, education of students for the priesthood and permanent diaconate, religious education, youth, financial support for national organisations through the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, chaplaincies, universities and ecumenical initiatives.  The Curial Office of the Archdiocese covers the functions of chancery, diocesan archives, communications department, safeguarding, approval of Catholic teachers as well as provision of estates, financial and personnel advice to parishes.

**Objectives:** The prevention and relief of poverty. The advancement of education. The advancement of religion.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Glasgow City
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £11093772 | £10896545 |  -  | 126 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | £10999055 | £10288058 |  -  | 127 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | £11543691 | £9806882 |  -  | 125 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | £9121746 | £8995723 |  -  | 131 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | £10853754 | £11627409 |  -  | 257 |  |





## Linked charities

- [Flourish Publications Scotland Ltd](/sc/SC015900) (SC015900)