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The Baptist Union of Scotland

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC049047
Status
Active
Registered
Feb. 12, 2019
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
48 Speirs Wharf
Glasgow
G4 9TH

Contact

Website
scottishbaptist.com

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'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of religion'

The Baptist Union of Scotland is a network of about 160 churches across the length and breadth of Scotland. We are local churches who recognise that if we are to fulfil the commission Jesus has given his disciples, it is better to work together than continue alone. We are a relational network who support one another through prayer and encouragement. We share resources and experience in mission. We equip and accredit leaders. We work together to develop vision and ensure legal compliance. We have existed as a network since 1869, though some of our churches have been in existence since the 1750s. Our ambition is to see Increase and we are focusing on four strategic priorities: Prayer- defining ourselves as a prayer network Planting Churches- investing in new congregations, revitalisations and innovative new churches Developing Pathways- for training and equipping church planters and evangelistic leaders Younger– we have an intentional commitment to invest in young people

Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: The Company's object is the advancement of religion. 1.2 The said object is carried out through the following activities: 1.2.1. FELLOWSHIP: Strengthening fellowship among Baptists and with all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord by means of local churches, networks, conferences, Assemblies and publications, and also by participation in wider Baptist groupings and interdenominational activities. 1.2.2. MISSION: Supporting and extending Christ's mission both at home and overseas through evangelism, church planting and caring ministries, including the relief of poverty and the benefiting and enhancement of the communities in which churches are situated. 1.2.3. SUPPORT: Offering support in maintaining and developing the work of the churches through accredited and grant-aided ministries, financial assistance with church buildings and expert help in all areas of church life. 1.2.4. CO-ORDINATION: Discerning God's will and acting together in matters of common concern relating to the life of the Union and the state of the nation. 1.2.5. BAPTIST WITNESS: Bearing witness to Baptist principles and maintaining records of the Union's life and work through study and research, inter-church dialogue, publications and historical archives.

Geography

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £577,761 £919,652 12
March 31, 2024 £915,032 £781,704 13
March 31, 2023 £639,138 £845,169 13
March 31, 2022 £1,094,480 £629,191 12
March 31, 2021 £964,755 £699,070 10