International Bible Students Association
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC046866
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed May 25, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Sept. 27, 2016
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- 1 Kingdom Way
West Hanningfield
Chelmsford
CM2 8FW
Activities
'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of religion'
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'
Objectives: 3. The Charity's objects ('the Objects') are to advance the Christian Religion as practised by the body of Christian persons known as Jehovah's Witnesses, in particular but not exclusively by: ( I ) Facilitating the provision of Bible-based literature and materials for religious instruction, teaching, education, and worship to Jehovah's Witnesses and the public. (2) Maintaining one or more religious orders or communities of Jehovah's Witnesses. (3) Distributing funds and goods to other entities that have similar aims. (4) Engaging in acts of charity, mercy, and humanitarian aid. and (5) Administering the property, facilities, and financial affairs of or pertaining to religious worship of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Outwith Scotland
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | May 25, 2026On time | £40,581,061 | £36,770,107 |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | April 30, 2025On time | £50,024,582 | £57,841,194 |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | May 27, 2024On time | £40,413,966 | £43,841,316 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | April 14, 2023On time | £63,472,985 | £48,778,234 |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | March 31, 2022On time | £71,807,403 | £75,503,968 |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | May 24, 2021 | £69,242,184 | £72,514,989 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.