INSCH LESLIE PREMNAY & OYNE PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND EGA ION NT R THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 CHARITY NUMBER SC000935 CONGREGATION NUMBER 331997
Insch-Leslie-Premnay-Oyne Church of Scotland Scottish Charity Number SC000935 Congregational Reference Number 331997 Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 31" December 2024
Reference and Administrative Information CHARrrY NAME: Insch-Leslie-PTemnay-Oyne Parish. Church of Scotland CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. SCIM)0935 CONGREGATION REFERENCE NUMBER: 331997 BANKERS: TSB,W¢st High Streel InVenle AB513QR
Structure, Governance and Management The Church is administered in accordance with the tenns of the Model Deed of Constitution. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees Members of the Kirk Session and the Congregational Board are the charity trustees. The Kirk Session members are the elders of the church and are chosen from those members of the church who are considered to have the appropriate gifts and skills. The Congregational Board is appointed from within the congregation and members of the congregation are invited to nominate individuals who are believed to have the skills and commitment to contribute to the management affairs of the Church. Board members are then appointed at the Stated Annual Meeting and serve for a period of three years, after which they must seek re-election at the next Stated Annual Meeting. Organisational Strueture The Congregational Board is chaired by the minister or an appropriately trained elder, and meets either separately from the Session, or in joint meeting, according to the business in hand. Certain responsibilities may be delegated to a sub-group or individuals, as appropriate for the management of finance and property. The Kirk Session is responsible for spiritual matters within the church. Objectives and activities. The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, reforn]ed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ's Kingdom throughout the world. As a national ChurclL it acknowledges a distinctive call and duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in every parish of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with other churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond. Our aim is to worship God, to share in Christ's love and teaching in the community and to be a friendly and welcoming church. Achievements and performances 2024 saw the trustees continuing to continue serving the parishioners within the area of Insch, Leslie, Premnay and Oyne. For most of the year the congre ation Th'ag in a criod of vacancy ably led by our Interim Moderator During this period services continued to
be led by various visiting pr Iders and organisations in the congregation. In May as appointed as Locum Minister. During the year the Nominations Committee was working thmuqh the rocess of searching for a new minister and on 29 October as inducted to th¢ charge of Insch, Leslie Premnay Oyne. Due to i Ilness our organist was unable to for a number of months and we ivere assisted by in leading our worship. Regular Church Services/Events The annual Founders Dayrrhinking Day service took place in February. As usual this was attended by a large number of the uniforn]ed organisations in the community. The usual services were held for Palm Sunday, Maundy ThuTsday, Good Friday and Easter Day. Fund-raising for Christian Aid took place through a retiring offering and a Soup and Sweet Lunch. These two events raised £1809.06. The usual Harvest Thanksgiving service was held in October accompanied by the Strathbogie Fiddlers. Flowers and produce from this were delivered locally after the service. Nearly 40 people were helped by this during 2024. On Remembrance Sunday the church service was attended by local unifomed organisations. Remembrance Sunday nets were again displayed holding poppies knitted by members of the congregation. The purchase of poppies and a retiring offering raised £100.52. A RembranCe Sunday service was held at the War Memorial at Insch Hospital. This is attended by people from the parish or with a connection to those who sacrificed their lives. This was followed by the wreath laying at Insch Hospital. Christmas services included a Nativity, Christingle, Watchnight and the Scout Carol Service. The sum of £240 was raised for Christian Aid at the Christingle and Watchnight services. The very enjoyable Fun and Friendship afternoons continued throughout the year. The Guild met monthly from September through to March as usual and organised the World Day of Prayer service in March. The Bible Study Group has continued to meet throughout the y¢ar for prayer and study with various topics being discussed at the meetings.
Due to reducing numbers the Sunday Club no longer takes place. Discussions are taking place as to the best way of taking Youth Work forward within the congregation and the community. Services at Foudland Court and Drumdarroch Nursing Home resumed on a regular basis with the appointment s Locum Minister. A Men's Breakfast continues to meet once a month to share tea]coffee, bacon rolls, chat and fellowship. Communion services were held in April and October. Special Church ServicesVents In April an Afternoon of Song and Dance was held organised by Gordon School of Dance. The sum of £660 was raised for church funds. In May a Beetle Drive was held which raised £151 for church funds. In June a Pop-up Concert was held by Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra. £345 was raised to be splÉt between the congregation and the orchestra. In June a summer concert was held in the church by Insch Community Choir. At the end of tenn in July a service was held for Insch Primary School Primary 7's and their families. The Scarecrow Festival was held at the end of September and raised £1,132.22 for church funds. The theme for 2024 was "Music". This event is proving to be very popular in the community as a whole. In October a family quiz was held. This raised £230 for church funds. In November a Christmas Fayre was planned but unfortunately this had to be cancelled due to other village events having been organised for the same day. Christmas Cards, containing details of services, were printed and sent to all on the Communicants, roll as well as those on the Supplementa roll. In December held a Cmistmab Concert t"ollowcd by niulled w'ine and inincc pies. This raised £265 for church funds. At this event the draw for the
Christmas Hampers took place. This raised £792.26 for church funds. In December hot drinks and home bakes were provided in the church vestibule for those taking part in Insch Christmas Shopping Night. The congregation continue to collect used stamps. In 2024 this appeal is for Family Planted a community-based agroforestry initiative to create tree nurseries covering Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Congregational Initiatives The Pastoral Care Team send cards and flowers to folk in the Congregation and Parish who have been ill, bereaved or are housebound, relying on The Minister, Elders and members of the Congregation to keep them infornied of anyone in need of help. They also help with the Foudland Court and Drumdarroch Services. Transport can be arranged through the Pastoral Care Team for people unable to easily get to church on a unda of £50,000 was received from the estate of iscussions are underway to make decisions regarding the best way to use this very generous legacy to remember Community Links In addition to the Community Food Larder in Insch there are Foodbanks in Inverurie and Huntly and with the changes in the level of local demand, ways ar¢ being looked at to see how the organisers can work more closely with these neighbouring Foodbanks to avoid the risk of food donations going out of date. The future plan is that anyone seeking help from the CornTnunity Larder thnds in Insch will either be referred to these Foodbanks or alternatively the funds will be used to do a shop for them. During the year it was decided to update and improve the church website. Part of this involved displaying photographs of Session and Board members to improve connections with the cornrnunity. The Board continues to see to the on-going maintenance of church buildings. The church halls continue to be well used by church and community organisations. During the year the following work was done:
o The church gardens were improved. o The arch at the front door of the church was repainted. o The tabling stones at the back of the church were secured. o The oak tree in the church grounds has been cut back to prevent damage to the church and neighbouring properties. The front steps to the church hall were replaced due to crumbling. As always, the Trustees take seriously their responsibility for safeguarding the assets of the church and for keeping detailed financial records. Due to the vacancy during the year and the creation of the new presbytery of the North-East and the Northern Isles little progress has been made this year with our parish grouping with the 2 Huntly churches. Financial Review The principal sources of income continued to be &s stated in Note 3. Income has rernained at a similar level to last year excluding the legacy received. Expenditure is down by approximately £25,000 mainly due to the lower fabric repairs and maintenance costs. Overall the there is a surplus for the year of £48,933 compared to a deficit of £23,152 last year. Reserves Policy It is the trustees policy to hold reserves of approximately six months expenditure including designated funds. At the year end the church held unTestricted funds of £182,81 l of which £17,280 had been designated for the fabric fund Ststement of Trustees, Responsibilities The members of the Kirk of Session/Congregational Board must prepare Financial Statements which give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation of the transactions of the church during the year and of the financial position of the church at any time. This must be done to ensure the Financial statements comply with The Charities Accounts (Scotland)
Regulations 2006 and the Regulations Anent Congregational Finance approved by thc Genera] Assembly ol the Church of Scotland 2007. They are also responsible for saf¢guarding the assets of the Church and must take reasonable steps for the prevention andlor detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf. Trustee Date . 15)..4133
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IN HLE 0(5 PREMNAY& OY71EPARISH CH TLAND PAGE1 RECEIPTSAND PAYMENTS ACCOtINT ENDED 31 EMOER UNRESYRKTED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS ENDOWMENT FUNDS TOT TOTIL NQTE V{UNTARy NCOME RÈNTALOF PREMISES BANK IpifEREST INVESTMEMf INCI WEDDWGSAND FiNEPJLS LIFE & WORK GUILD IN£ LEGACIES C OS CONS(LIDATED F*BR FLWD TOT RECEIPTS 54674 54674 59)77 8154 825 941 91 291 2515 128 419 15 1697 1fj97 5000D 1110 1184 182 118734 71142 PAY CFWRrrABLE AcTlEs GOVERNANCE COSTS LI WORK GUILD EXPENDrruRE TOTAL PAYMEPUS 65440 270D 85440 732 2700 1661 698M V294 tXCESSOI RECEIPT8 OVER PAYMENTS ie 162
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1115CH LESUE PREIINAY & YWEPA PA¢E 5 11 BEAAIF NGRE ENERAL IR 2023 CON LIDATEO FABWC F AHTAL COuNT tREIMTBAiANCES HEIDAT3]STDEmBEftATCoSr 147.676 147.676 MARKEfvALUEOF BALAfKESAT319T DECEMbER 187.921 91,601 CREDflBAL4NCE AT31ST DECEMBER 27.184 CONSOUDATED FABPJC FuND-DEPoT Afc CREorr LIcEAsAT3lsTDE¢EMBER CREorr uACEAT31sTDEcEMBER 37, CREorrBIJANCEAT315TDECMBER