Golf Chaplaincy Scotland was registered as a charity on 23 July 2024 in the form of a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the charity number SC053528. Golf Chaplaincy Scotland is governed by a constitution which clearly sets out its purposes and how the Charity is to be administered by the Trustees.
The charitable purposes of Golf Chaplaincy Scotland as set out in the Constitution is the advancement of the Christian faith.
We want to create an environment where individuals can come together through their shared love for golf, while also nurturing spiritual growth and fellowship.
We adopted a Mission Statement:
“To integrate the principles of faith, fellowship, and sportsmanship within the golfing community of Scotland. By providing avenues for camaraderie, spiritual support, and personal growth, we endeavour to enrich the lives of both golf enthusiasts and seekers of spiritual fulfilment.”
We plan to work this out through the following activities:
Establishing chaplaincy services in golf clubs across Scotland, fostering a supportive environment for members.
Regular communication and engagement with clubs through emails, promoting fellowship and spiritual encouragement.
Organising an annual Golf Day, promoting unity and community among golfers.
Hebrews 10:24-25
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.