The Church of Scotland is one of the largest organisations in the country. It has around 600,000 members, with many thousands more regularly involved in local congregations and our work. More than 100,000 children and young people also take part in a range of our church-based activities, led by a team of 15,000 volunteers. Within the organisation, there aree around 1200 ministers serving in parishes and chaplainces, supported by more than 2,000 professional and administrative staff.