Helping children, young people and families in Newmains and the surrounding areas grow, belong and thrive — through prayer, activities and community.
We promote positive relationships between children, young people and families in Newmains and the surrounding areas — offering opportunities to work together and to explore self and corporate identity.
We advance the building of a new sense of community, where children and young people become the catalysts for change — developing physically, mentally and spiritually, growing into responsible and influential members of society.
We work to bring about lasting change in the community by addressing issues of poverty in all its forms — financial, spiritual, relational and emotional.
A welcoming church community built around children — prayer, worship and activities where kids lead the way.
Space to pray, reflect and grow spiritually — together.
Hands-on activities where children and families work, play and create side by side.
Opportunities for children, young people and parents to explore identity together.
Advancing citizenship and community development across North Lanarkshire.
Tackling poverty in all its forms — financial, spiritual, relational, emotional.
Actively Reaching Kids was first registered as a charity on 3 February 2009. In 2016 it converted to a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), and today it continues as an active charity run entirely by its volunteer trustees.
We are a Standard-regulated SCIO, active on the Scottish Charity Register. Our constitutional form dates from 18 May 2016, converted from our original charitable company (Actively Reaching Kids, company number SC037126). Our annual submissions to OSCR are up to date:
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | Received | Yes |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £0 | £0 | Received | Yes |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £0 | £0 | Received | Yes |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | Received | Yes |
| 31 Mar 2026 | — | — | Due 31 Dec 2026 | — |
Under section 23(1) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, you have the right to request a copy of our latest statement of accounts and our constitution directly from the charity.
Run by volunteers from the community, for the community. Our trustees give their time to keep the charity active and accountable.
We operate in Newmains and the surrounding areas of North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Whether you're a family looking for a children's church, or someone who wants to help build the community — we'd love to hear from you.
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