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Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name:
Boghall Parish Church of Scotland, Bathgate
Charity Registration Number:
SC001881
Congregation Reference No:
020137
Contact Address:
Annette Muir
31 Farrier Court
Blackburn
EH47 7QN
Trustees
Kirk Session
Active Elders
Mary Arndt, Tara Billes-shannon (from 07112/2025), Karen Boath, Christine Byron, Maureen Cousar (moved 31105/2025),
John Dunleavy, Kathy Dunleavy, Mairi Findlay, Robert Gemmell, Rev Hanneke Janse van Vuren (until 26/03/2025),
Beth Lockhart, Alistair McKenzie (from 07/12/2025), Susan Mackenzie, Murray McLauchlan,
Duncan Mcmillan (resigned 31/03/2025), Malcolm McNeill (from 31/12/2025), Diane Samuel, Margaret Samuel, Ann Scott,
Eleanor Sterrick, Mark Sterrick, Lynn Sutherland (from 07/1212025), Frank Stewart, Janice Welsh,
Rev Dawn Westwood (from 26/03/2025) and Marie Williams.
Principal Office-bearers
Interim Moderator
Minister
Session Clerks: (Joint)
Church Treasurer:
Hanneke Janse van Vuren (until 26103/2025)
Dawn Westwood (from 26/03/2025)
Robert Gemmell and Murray McLauchlan
Janice Welsh (until 31 /05/2025), Annette Muir (from 01 /06/2025)
Independent Examiner
Alister J MacBride, CA
24 Starlaw Gardens
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 INL
Bankers
Bank of Scotland
PO Box l 000
BX2 ILB
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Trustees, Annual Report
Year ended 31 December 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The Church is administered in accordance with the ternis of the Deed of Constitution (Unitary Forn]).
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Members of the Kirk Session are the charity trustees. The Kirk Session consists of the Minister, or Interim Moderator, and the Elders. The
Minister is elected by the Congregation and inducted by Presbytery. The Elders are chosen from those Members of the Church who are
considered to have the appropriate gifts and skills.
Organisational Structure
The Kirk Session is moderated by the Minister and is responsible for all affairs within the Church and, nornially, meets ten times in a year.
Certain responsibilities are delegated to the Finance and Property Committees and the Worship, Outreach and Pastoral Teams. Reports are
submitted to Session as appropriate.
Objectives and Activities
The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Refonned 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 Church, il 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.
The following information detailing Objectives and Activities of the congregation of Boghall Parish Church of Scotland, Bathgate has
been broken down into relevant headings and there may be a slight overlap with some items.
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of Boghall Parish Church of Scotland, Bathgate, reads
li
By God's Grace, we seek lo serve Him in our community and elsewhere, by sharing the love of Jesus, and lo grow in ourfoith and
fellowship through the reading andpreaching of His Gospel, andprayer. '
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Trustees, Annual Report (cont.)
Year ended 31 December 2025
Our minister, Rev Dawn Westwood. was inducted into Boghall on 26 March 2025. We gave thanks for the work of our Interim Moderator
and the many colleagues who supported us during our time of vacancy. Over the past year we have continued to worship, pray. and offer
pastoral care and outreach, seeking to keep Boghall Church a place of worship at the heart of the community.
Reverend Dawn Westwood and her family have brought a renewed vigour and energy to the whole church and the wider community,
especially in outreach. Dawn has quickly established links throughout the local community, including the primary and secondary schools in
the parish. This has been reflected in the increasing number of baptisms and those seeking to join the church
Café Church takes place at the end of each month and, with an increase in young people and their families attending, we have restarted
Sunday Club on Sunday mornings. We also have a monthly Sunday evening gathering for our teenagers a time for fun and fellowship
together.
Our church and hall buildings are well used, often every day. hosting a range of all-age activities including youth organisations and the
various groups and committees that make up the Kirk Session under the Unitary Constitution. We also offer hall lets at an affordable price
for local birthday parties and community events. We continue to support those in our local community by the forniation of a foodbank
twice weekly, in a supportive and welcoming space.
Regular community groups include Tae Kwon-Do, Gamblers Anonymous, and Artlink a charity supporting people experiencing isolation
and mental health struggles. Artlink continues to grow and thrive in its work within the community. This extends to Thursdays, when
young men from the Cairn Hotel share a meal together in the church, helping build belonging, and weekly ESOL classes are held to
support learning English.
Our church house group on a Tuesday afternoon, led by elders and members exploring issues and theme of faith, e.g a Lenten study group
available to all members of the community. Our Friendship Cafe continues on Wednesday mornings during school terni time. when pupils
from Boghall Primary School serve tea and coffee, play games and chat with members of the congregation an experience enjoyed by all.
All of this relies on the generous giving of time, talents and money from members and adherents. We give particular thanks to our
treasurer, property team, session and session clerks for the work they faithfully carry out in supporting the church's life and witness in
Boghall and beyond.
Achievements and Performance
Our current membership roll stands at 176 communicant members and 38 adherents, with an average Sunday morning attendance of
approximately 70 on average within the Sanctuary and l 0-15 people worshipping online. Worship is also livestreamed on Facebook so that
people can join in throughout the week, and a recording is uploaded to our YouTube channel. We have recently upgraded our audio and
visual systems to make online worship a fuller and more accessible experience for those joining from home. This helps Boghall Church
connect with as many people as possible in line with our mission and outreach. The church also maintains an active Facebook page and
website where events and activities are shared with the wider community.
Worship
Sunday morning worship continues each week, with the last Sunday of the month taking the forni of Cafe Church as we explore different
styles of worship together. Over the year services have also been led by the Girls, Brigade, the Outreach Group.
We continue to hold joint Holy Week and Advent services, both ecumenically and with our parish grouping of Bathgate Parish. In
December we held our annual Christmas Celebration, with choirs from the Girls, Brigade, St Columba's RC School, Boghall Primary
SchcK)l and our pop-up church choir taking part. Their joyful singing, alongside readings, prayers, music and congregational praise, was
enjoyed by a large congregation. We also have a bereavement service prior to advent to recognise that Christmas is not always an easy
time for people who have had bereavement and to show support in this. We also re introduced a Watchnight service which was very well
attended, by congregation members and members from the community. A more infonnal time of worship takes place on Tuesday
afternoons as our -House Group". Although it meets in the church building, this arrangement suits most people and has enabled some to
attend who otherwise might not have managed. Numbers have grown to around 15 participants.
There is also a weekly prayer gathering of around l O people on Wednesday evenings, which we hope to develop into a short midweek
"Peace in the Week" service available both in person and online. A recent Bible study was also shared with our brothers and sisters in
Christ from across Bathgate. At Boghall. worship continues to be inclusive and shared, making use of different fonnats and the many gifts
within the congregation.
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Trustees, Annual Report (cont.)
Year ended 31 December 2025
Outreach
We have an active Outreach Committee working on behalf of the church to engage with the local community and to highlight wider issues
for the congregation to support in practical ways. Last Easter we held communion in the garden with an Easter breakfast in the hall at 9.30
which was well attended.
During the year we led several all-age services, including a Sundae Sunday where ice cream was served and funds were raised for an
HIV/AIDS charity. At Harvest we raised a substantial amount for Sight Savers, and at our Toy Service many gifts were donated for
children across West Lothian through River Kids, while messages of hope were also shared worldwide through EMMS.
Weekly there is a flower ministry that is given to people to mark anniversaries, both to celebrate and bring comfort to those within the
community, there is also a prayer shawl ministry, where a physical prayer shawl is knitted then given to someone in a time of need, to show
prayers for them and also bring comfort, both these ministries are very much appreciated by those who receive them.
We continue to work alongside a range of organisations including Christian Aid, Blythswood Care (shoebox appeal) and the Scottish Bible
Society. We supported the VIVA Boghall Fun Day. Ongoing support is also given to Dr Graham's Homes in Kalimpong, India, and
Mulanje Mission Hospital, l)oth directly and through EMMS.
Our links with local schools remain strong. Boghall Primary once again held their Christmas and Easter services in the church. The weekly
Friendship Café. led by Boghall Primary pupils, continues to bring all ages together for tea and conversation. Both primary schools and the
high school also took part in the Christmas Celebration service, which was enjoyed by all. We maintain regular contact with the high
school, offering support and involvement wherever helpful. Dawn has been in the local primary school talking to the different classes
about life, ministry and church, as we hope to further these links with a lunchtime club and doing some activities around Easter and
Christmas. Alongside this, many other outreach activities take place across the congregation, ongoing work with asylum seekers. We also
have a team who are going out regularly from Boghall to support the work of the Bethany Christian trust care van in Edinburgh, this
provides valuable support to people who are on the streets, showing God's love in action.
Youth
A new all-age Sunday Club now runs each week during worship, and it has been encouraging to see attendance grow by nine young
people. It appears to be going well and is well supported by members of the congregation who are taking the lead in delivering it.
Youth Group Report 2025 - We meet monthly on a Sunday evening during temi time. We welcome P7 up to S6 and beyond. Our young
people enjoy netball, table tennis and pizza nights as well as quizzes and other activities over snacks. We have taken part in all-age
services, and made and delivered invitations to local schools and shops for the church's 65th anniversary service.
Girls Brigade - This session we had an average attendance of 24 girls each Thursday. The girls came faithfully9 showed great enthusiasm,
and joined fully in the fun and fellowship. Evenings were filled with games, singing, crafts, Bible teaching, and badge work. The Explorers
and Juniors followed the theme of Gracie Bee travelling the world, while the Brigaders enjoyed dance, crafts, designing notepad covers,
and supporting the younger sections. Highlights included a trip to Beauty and the Beast at Howden Park Centre and leading the March
church service, where the girls were outstanding. They also attended the annual service in South Queensferry and finished the session with
prize-giving, recognising the girls, achievements and awarding Karen Boath 40 years, service and Maxine Lee l O years, service.
In September the company celebrated its 65th anniversary with a special service and a visit to Blair Drummond Safari Park. November saw
preparations for the church Christmas Fayre and running the Christmas Post, raising £229.50 for Kalimpong and company funds. In
December the girls took part in the church celebrations, perfornied a nativity play, and ended the year with a Christmas party. We thank all
officers, helpers, parents, and elders whose support made the year such a success.
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Trustees, Annual Report (cont.)
Year ended 31 December 2025
Ecumenical
Bathgate Churches Together meets regularly. This comprises Bathgate Parish Church, Boghall Parish Church, the EU-UR Church and St
Columba's Scottish Episcopal Church. As a member of Bathgate Churches Together, we have participated in various joint services during
the year. These have included Prayers for Christian Unity, World Day of Prayer, Holy Week, Pentecost, Christian Aid Week, Advent and
Christmas. A series of Lent Studies were held and a series of meetings showing the film The Chosen and subsequent discussions took
place.
During Christian Aid Week all members of BCT held a very successful Coffee Morning which raised over £1,000.
We support the Street Pastors in Bathgate and also a visible symbol of unity is the planter in George Street which we sponsor. The historic
bibles which were found in St John's Church have been restored and are displayed in the Parmership Centre in Bathgate. This has
happened through the support pf BCT and other interested parties.
We have made contact with the Carnielite Nuns, who have moved into Bathgate, and they look forward to joining us in Ecumenical events
in the future.
Pastoral
The Pastoral Support Group currently consists of a number of active elders, they maintain regular contact with those in their districts
through visits, telephone calls, and conversations at services, particularly during fellowship after Sunday worship. The Prayer Shawl
Ministry continues to offer comfort to those in need, and a card is delivered to members on the first anniversary of a bereavement as a
reminder of the congregation's ongoing care and remembrance.
An active Prayer Circle, involving fifteen people, meets weekly, in spirit, as members light a candle in their own homes each Wednesday
evening at 8pm and share in a prepared liturgy. Prayers for personal and world situations can be requested by anyone and are included each
week. Pastoral lunches continue to be held and offer further opportunities for fellowship and connection within the congregation, these are
very much appreciated and very well attended.
The fundraising committee also hold regular post worship lunches which also provide fellowship and pastoral support especially to those
people who may be living on their own.
Stewardship Activities
During the past year we encouraged members to review how they give, promoting the use of Standing Orders and Gift Aid, where
appropriate. This supports good financial stewardship and helps provide a clearer understanding of overall monthly income, allowing better
planning for the life and work of the congregation. Alongside financial giving, we have also seen a significant increase in the generous
offering of time and talents, with many people contributing their skills and energy to help the church continue to move forward. We have
also planned a special worship service focusing on stewardship, to be led by Darren Phillips, the Church of Scotland's Mission and
Development Worker.
We have supported a number of fundraising and outreach events. The Silent Auction raised approximately £1,200, the Christmas Fayr¢
over £2,000, and the Ceilidh around £600, which was well enjoyed by the local community. Through generous donations at the Christmas
outreach at the butcher's queue, we were able to support the work of Bethany Christian Trust and Shelter. Planning is also underway for a
Spring Fayre to be held next year.
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Trustees, Annual Report (cont.)
Year ended 31 December 2025
Financial Review
The principal source of income is from bank Standing Orders, Open Plate and weekly offerings via envelopes, although the number of
envelopes issued have vastly reduced as the majority of Members now make their offering by bank Standing Order. We are very grateful
for the continued financial support from our Congregation. Offerings received in 2025 were £65,179, an increase of £4,145 from 2024.
The other main source of income is from Gift Aid and the amount due from offerings in 2025 is £14,870. The various fundraising events
raised £5.646 and income from users of Church premises came to £4,31 O. We received Investment Income of £6,096 which is a decrease
of £97 from 2024.
The largest single payment was the Giving to Grow Contribution of £50,779. Other significant payments during the year were Presbytery
Dues - £1,067, Pulpit Supply - £1,498, staffing costs - £18,552, fabric maintenance - £11,891, insurance - £2,500 and gas and electricity -
£5,043. an increase of £88 from 2024.
The total unrestricted income for the year was £99,081, expenditure £102,176, giving a deficit for the year of £3,095.
With regard to the General Congregational Purposes Investment, the Trustees are aware of the significant decrease in value due to current
market trends and are continuing to monitor this on a monthly basis. There has been a small increase in the value of the investments,
however the dividend income has increased as previously mentioned.
Other Receipts
With regard to Manse Income of £500, this refers to one month rental income from a Probationer Minister at Livingston Old/St Andrews
Parish Church. They resided in the manse accommodation for one month in the accounting year. This is an agreement with Church of
Scotland Legal Department using a Caretaker's Agreement. They are responsible for all expenses relating to the manse. Heating and
Lighting refund was received for the church gas/electricity in the year due to an overcharge whilst changing suppliers. A refund was
received of £ 100 from McLaggan & Smith, mugs were purchased for the church anniversary celebration and due to timing issues a refund
was issued.
Reserves Policy
It is the Trustees, policy to hold reserves of approximately 3 months expenditure including designated funds. At the year end the Church
held unrestricted funds of £58,491 of which £29,550 has been designated for the General Congregational Purposes Fund, £12,770 for
Fabric Fund, £7,661 for Roof ReplacemcnblGencral Repair Fund, £1,763 for Congregational Purposes and £6,747 for General Fund.
The Church also held £8,267 of restricted funds which have been provided for the purposes specified in Note 2.
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Trustees, Annual Report (cont.)
Year ended 31 December 2025
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The members of the Kirk Session must prepare tinancial statements which give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation of the
transactions of the Church during the financial year. The members of the Kirk Session are responsible for keeping proper accounting
records which, on request, must reflect the financial position of the Church at that time. This must be done to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and
the Regulations Anent con￿egatIOnal Finance approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2007. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and must take reasonable steps for the prevention and/or detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf,
Murray McLauchlan
Session Clerk
Date 1910312026
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Boghall Parish Church
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 st December 2025 which are set out on pages l O to 15
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the tenns of the Charities and Trustee
Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation l O( l ) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my
responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have
come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
An examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation I l of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and
consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44 (1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts
Regulations, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts
Regulations have not been met, or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name . Alister J MacBride
Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Address: 24 Starlaw Gardens
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 INL
Date .
20103/2026
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hall Parish Church Bath ate
Recei
ts and Pa
ments Account
Year ended 31 December 2025
Unrestrieted Restricted
Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Recei
Donations
Note
79614
79614
75583
Legacies
Fundraising Events
Investment income
2000
2000
5646
5646
3321
6034
62
6096
6193
93294
62
93356
85097
Rental of premises- Church Halls/Rooms
Grants - North Merchiston Fund
West Lothian Council (WiFi)
C of S Dean Mission Fund
Faith in Community
Weddings & Funerals
Other Recei
ts - Refund Scotwaste
4310
4310
4590
1850
1850
400
400
5000
5000
700
705
705
1220
17
- McLaggan Smith Mugs Refund
Heat and light refunds
Kalimpong
Manse Income
100
100
172
172
1509
1509
2015
500
500
6000
Total Recei
ts
99081
8821
107902
99639
'ments
Costs of generating funds
Charitable activities
Governance costs
Other Pay'ments
Total Pa
ments
1097
1097
79
101079
2625
103704
90785
102176
2625
104801
90864
Excess of Receipts over Payments
for the year before transfers
(3095)
6196
3101
8775
Transfers
Excess of Receipts over Payments
for the year
(3095)
6196
3101
8775
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hall Parish Church Bath ate
Statement of Balances
At 31 December 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Note
Bank & De
osit Balances
Bank & deposit balances
brought forward
61586
2071
63657
54882
Movement in year:
Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year
(3095)
6196
3101
8775
Bank & deposit balances
carried forward
58491
8267
66758
63657
Investments at market value
(cost £81670)
74224
2214
76438
74224
Assets
Gift Aid Receivable
4936
4944
1090
Liabilities
Cost of roof repair not yet billed
490
490
The accounts were approved by the Kirk Session and Financial Board on
For and on behalf of the Kirk Session and Financial Board
Murray McLauchlan
Annette Muir
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hall Parish Church Bath ate
Statement of Balances
Notes to the Accounts
l. Trustee Remuneration and Related Party Transactions
During the year two trustees received reimbursement of expenses incurred totalling £3,319. The church cleaner, who is related
to members of the Kirk Session, received a salary of £7,888 during the year.
2. Movements in Funds
AtlJan
At 31 Dec
2025
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
2025
Unrestricted funds
General Congregational Purposes Fund
Designated Fabric Fund
Designated Roof Fund
Designated Congregational Purposes
General Fund
24513
5037
29550
12226
544
12770
7335
326
7661
1775
127
(139)
(102037)
(102176)
1763
15737
93047
6747
61586
99081
58491
Restricted funds
Bibleworld Deposit Fund
North Merchiston Fund - Grant
1439
62
(90)
(635)
(400)
1850
1215
WLC WiFi- Grant
Dean Mission Fund - Grant
Garden Fund
400
5000
5000
70
70
Kalimpong Fund
Special Purposes Fund
152
1509
(1500)
161
410
410
2071
8821
(2625)
8267
Total Unrestricted and Restricted funds
63657
107902
(104801)
66758
Investments at Market Value
Increasel
(Decrease)
In Market Value
Unrestricted funds
General Congregational Purposes
Income Fund 6498 units
EndoTrvment funds
The Murray Bequest 53 units
The McAlpine Trust 160 units
71868
2144
74012
586
18
604
1770
74224
52
2214
1822
76438
Total funds
137881
107902
(104801)
2214
143196
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oses of Desi
nated Funds
General Congregational Purposes Fund: Deposit Fund for dividends from GCP Income Fund.
Fabric Fund: The Trustees have set aside funds for the maintenance of Church buildings and the manse.
Roof Fund: The Trustees have set aside funds to replace flat roofs and other general building repairs.
Congregational Purposes: To be used when necessary, i.e. In 2025, paid for 2 new microphone headsets for use
oses of Restricted Funds
Bibleworld Deposit Fund: Donated by Bathgate Christian Bookshop after closure. In 2025 Primary 7 'Your Move Books, were
purchased.
North Merchiston Fund . Grant funding provided to assist with specific Church projects such as WiFi installation, Monies from this
have been used to assist with the Mission of Boghall, contributing to the purchase of the equipment needed for the WiFi (assisting
the outside parties using the premises) and live streaming of the Sunday Services, the purchase of new IT equipment, purchase of
Mission games and bibles presented to the new Church Elders.
WLC WiFi . Donated by WLC Councillors as a contribution to the installation of new Church WIFI and to purchase IT equipment
to assist with online streaming of Church services.
Dean Mission Fund . be used to strengthen and expand the community mission of Boghall Parish Church and to enable us to
provide loving service, reduce povety and isolation, support mental health and wellbeing, and create a visible witness of God's
welcome at the heart of the community.
Garden Fund: To provide plants and materials for garden.
Kalimpong Fund: This fund is to sponsor a child's board and education at Dr Graham's Homes. in Kalimpong, India. Full cost per
year has increased from £1,500 to £2,400. We were only able to pay £1.500 for 2025.
Special Purpose Fund: This is to fund specific purposes agreed at the time of donation i.e. for use by the minister as a Benevolent
Fund within the community. In 2021, clothes and food were purchased to help two people in need.
ose of Investment
General Congregational Purposes Income Fund: Surplus funds invested for future general use.
oses of Endowment Funds
Murray Bequest and McAlpine Trust - investment income paid into Congregational Purposes account
and used when necessary. Capital sum - only to be used in an emergency.
3. Analysis of Donations
Unrestricted Restricted
Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
WFO Scheme (non Gift Aid)
Gift Aid Donations
10792
10792
10586
52898
52898
49650
Tax Recovered on Gift Aid Donations
Ordinary Offerings (Open Plate)
Other Offerings, Donations etc.
Fabric Boxes
11461
11461
13778
1489
1489
798
1764
1764
401
1210
1210
370
79614
79614
75583
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4. Analysis of Payments
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
Endowment
Funds
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Costs of generating funds
Offering envelopes
Church Anniversary/Christmas Fayre
50
50
79
1047
1047
1097
1097
79
Charitable activities
Giving to Grow
Presbytery dues
Minister's expenses
Pulpit supply
Vacancy costs
Other staffing costs
Fabric repairs & maintenance
Council Tax
Heat and light
Insurance
50779
50779
41050
1067
1067
703
949
703
1498
1498
1450
1450
18552
18552
17843
11891
11891
12246
2616
2616
5043
5043
4955
2500
2500
2372
Equipment
Church website/broadband
IT/WiFi equipment costs
Organ & music
Bibleworld Project
Grants - Faith in Community
Kalimpong
Guild
Other expenses
920
920
619
691
691
1206
910
910
882
90
90
Il6
700
1500
1500
1800
383
2248
125
2373
1707
101079
2625
103704
90785
Other payments
Purchase of Investments
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5. Minister's Stipend
All Church of Scotland congregations contribute to the National Stipend Fund which bears the costs of all ministers, stipends and
employer's contributions for national insurance. pension and housing and loan fund. Ministers, stipends are paid in accordance with
the national stipend scale, which is related to years of service. For the year under review the minimum stipend was £32,433 and the
maximum stipend in 5th and subsequent years of service was £39,856.
6. Collections for Third Parties
2025
2024
Bethany Christian Trust
Bethany Care - Kharis House
Christian Aid
EMMS - Mulanje Mission Hospital
Harvest Thanksgiving - Sight Savers (Bethany Christian Trust 2024)
Poppy Scotland
Shelter
208
108
208
674
582
100
445
695
209
215
208
108
Sundae Sunday HIV/AIDS Project
West Lothian Foodbank
292
254
65
2244
2127
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