Registered charity · No. SC049047Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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The Baptist Union of Scotland
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Baptist Union of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.
The Baptist Union of Scotland (number SC049047) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Baptist Union of Scotland do?
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 1750…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Baptist Union of Scotland
Answers The Baptist Union of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does The Baptist Union of Scotland's money come from?
The Baptist Union of Scotland reported £146k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £78k (53%), charitable activities £68k (47%).
Investments£78k · 53%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£68k · 47%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Glasgow City
What causes is The Baptist Union of Scotland registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Baptist Union of Scotland yet?
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Is The Baptist Union of Scotland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Baptist Union of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC049047) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Baptist Union of Scotland's charity number?
The Baptist Union of Scotland's charity number is SC049047. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Baptist Union of Scotland do?
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 1750…
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How can I donate to The Baptist Union of Scotland?
The Baptist Union of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishbaptist.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does The Baptist Union of Scotland's money come from?
The Baptist Union of Scotland reported £146k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £78k (53%), charitable activities £68k (47%).
When was The Baptist Union of Scotland registered as a charity?
The Baptist Union of Scotland was entered on the register on 12 February 2019.