The Church of Scotland Limekilns Parish Church Trustees. Annual Report & Accounts Year Ending 31st December 2025 ¥. Congregation No- 241470 Scottish Charity No: SC002435
Contents: Trustees, Annual Ministers Report............................-.-........ Serving the Community.......................................................................................................... 7-15 Risk Management................. . 17 Independent Examiners Report..............-..................... ............... 18 Structure. Governance and Management.............................................................................. 19 Financial Review 21 Accounts................................................................................................................................ 23- 32 Notes to the Financial 5tatements...... 34-37
Trustees, Annual Report The trustees. present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. This Statement of Account (the combined Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements) has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notel to the accounts and complies with the General Assembly Regulations for Congre8ational Finance, the Charities and Trustee Investmentlscotlandl Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 {as amended) and Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland Second Edition effective from l January 2019. The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine. Reformed in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ's Kingdom through a territorial ministry. It cooperates with other Churches in various ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond.
Mlnister's Report 2025 was another busy year in the (ife of our congregation and parish. As well as all the normal etements of church life there was the ongoing discussion on ourfuture as part ol the West Fife Village Cluster. This continued to absorb significant amounts of time and energy. By the beginning of 202S it was clear that our immediate future was some kind of union with Cairneyhill and Culross & Torrybum. Through the yearthe shape of the future union wasgraduallyformulated and agreed asthe wayforward. One of the conditions to be met is the sale of Culross Abbey building before 8 basis of union can be presented to Kirk Sessions and congregations. This is wherewe find ourselves at the beginning of 2026. Perhapsthis isthe point in my reporttothe Stated Annual Meetingwhere I should address the question of retirernent. For the (ast three years folk have asked the question. and rightly so. Toward the end of 20251 began to feeLthat it was indeed the right time and at the beginningof20261 announcedthatmyretirementdatewould be the 19"ofApri12026. There is a sense in which this'minister's Report. is more than just looking back to 2025. Last October I marked the 35" anniversary of my ordination to the charge of Cairneyhill linkedwith Limekilns.Theyoung ministerof then had no idea hewould serve here for over thirty-five years. It has been an honourto be part of the life of Limekilns Parish for these years. Limekilns Church has played an important part in mylife- both as ministerand on a personal level. We have shared much overthree and half decades. Together we have lived through many changes. Back when l arrived here, I wrote services by hand and used a typewriter for important documents. I came across an old list ol telephone numbers, the Dunfermline Code was 0383. The smart phone of today was science fiction. Most telling is when I see a photo of back then- as many have pointed out:'you had hair!. The church has changed throughtheseyears. The iatterpartofthe 20 centuryand these first decades of the 21 century have seen an ever rnore secular and materialist society. We are now serving in a very different society. We have continued to find new ways ol servingin Christ's name.Thechurch buildinghas been upgraded and madefitlor purpose inthe 21"century. In averyrealsense Limekilns church has a tradition of change. and we continuethatlradition as we move on intothefuture. Like generations beforewe dowhat we can to present the gospel in the language of our day.
The Manse Family It does seem a long time ago when I wrote about daughters at school and a son who arrived in Fife as a baby. Sarah, Jonathan. Jack and Lucas live busy lives. Jack moved up to P.7 and Lucas to P.4 in 2025. Sarah and Jonathan celebrated their 15" wedding anniversary- and, of course, theirweddingtook place in Cairneyhill Church (another important memory}. Eleanorcontinues herteachingcareer. She Ilvesvth Niall in Perth. but returnsfrequently to wsit us forcelebrations and holidays, as well as keepingtabs on her nephews. J8mes continues to workfor Lloyds BankingGroup. Hisjob has changed with more home working and the news that the building in Pitreavie will close in 2026. His flat near East End Park is handyfor his continuing support of Dunfermline Athletic. Karen continuesto live a busy life. I saythis everyyear. but it continues to be true. There are lots of things she does on a formal and informal basis. She also looks after the grandchildren one day a week. 2025 in the Grant household has been similar to previous years, but wth the growing realisation that moving from the manse is goingto be no easy task- physically. mentally and spirilually. We still have ourcaravan inthe Borders and enjoythe peace of that place. As we lookto the future. there is some excitement of a new chapter beginning. but there is also a sense of loss as prepare to move from the place that has been our community. church and home for so long. We really do appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Statistic5 for 2025 The table below lists figures for the special services held during 2025. The figures in brackets are for 2024. The column headed 'Other' is for serv•ces conducted by me for my colleagues. Cairneyhill Llmekilns Other Total Blessings 011) 0{11 Baptlsms 1 {0) 1 {01 Weddlngs 1 {1) 111) Funerals 7(6) 12(10) 19{161 The special services listed above are what many people think of as what ministers do. These are all important parts of ministry. but there is much more. If my numbers are corrett, in 2025 I conducted 18 communion services as part of something like ICKI sep4ices of worship. There are Kirk Session meetings and the various committees of which l am part. I have continued to be school chaplain in Cairneyhill and Limekilns. There is also my role in Fife Presbytery. l am also chaplain to the Dunfermline and District Battalion of the Boys. Brigade and chaplain to the Ounfermline District as well as two Scout Groups. As with every other profession. administration has grown through the years. There are lots of forms to be filled in and lots of courses required to keep me upto-date on thin85 like safeguarding. In conclusion I would like to offer grateful thanks to the many people who support and encourage me in my ministry. l am well aware of how much I depend upon your prayers and help on a daily basis. My ministry is dependent upon your support. I would like to add my thanks for your constant support for thirty-five years. five months and three weeks as we look toward 19th April. Please continue in prayer for the life of our congregation. for our parish and for the world. My prayer is that God will bless us as we live out our faith in Je5U5 Christ. Norman M. Grant March 2026
Limekilns Parish Church- Serving the Community Limekilns Parish Church serves the communities of Limekilns, Charlestown. Pattiesmuir and Crombie. The Primary functlon of the Churth Is as a place of worship. Worship Group Report 2025 Members: Meg Hardie, Marcia MacDougall, Keith Ma50n, Sandra Peebles. Elaine SouterlConvener}. The minister, Norman Grant usually attends. This has been another quick and busy yearfor Worship Group. We welcomed Meg Hardie to the group and have been thankful for hervaluable input. Towards the end of the year Charlie Stoddart left us as he had taken up the role of Church Treasurer. Thank you, Charlie, for all you have contributed over very many years. Looking to Norman's retirement- we now have the date. 19th April 2026- we have been meeting with Cairneyhill's Worship Group. to see how we can work together more. With a view to forming a Union with Cairneyhill and Culross and Torryburn congregations to become West Fife: St Mungo's we have also had meetings of the three Worship Groups. We planned two services jointly with Cairneyhill- the first in Cairneyhill on 30 March, with a theme of Forgiveness and Reconc•liation and the second on 6 April in Limekilns, with a theme of Extravagant Love. We each used the same material for a Lent Study as Norman bases his sermons on the study. During Holy Week we had the usual meditations, Maundv meal and services. We were blessed to have Janice Andrews lead us in worship while the minister was on his summer holiday break. Over three Sundays in JulY/August. we learned a great deal about the life of Saint Paul- thank you Janice. 2025 has been a special year as we celebrated 200 years of worshipping in our building in th various ways. We had a special- and joyful- Celebration Service on 26 October to which all six churches in our cluster were invited. The preacher that day was the Moderator, Rt. Rev. Rosie Frew. We all enjoyed fellowship over a buffet lunch afterwards. On 23 November Worship Group led the service as Norman was on holiday. We each chose a hymn and spoke about the reason for our choices. Christmas followed the usual pattern. with an Advent Study. Festival of Nine Le55ons and Carols. Watchnight Service and Christmas Morning Service. As we go into 2026. we will now meet to plan the way forward with our linked congregation. Cairneyhill, from Norman's retirement until the time comes when we can form our Union with Culross and Torryburn. We look forward to that time- with faith, hope and love- and a great deal of prayer! It's going to be a busy time but in the meantime it's good to be doing much more together. Elaine Souter
Communit En ement Re XXXXXiXXi Our portfolio expanded steadily throughout 2025, resulting in more than 400 individuals visiting our facilities each week. The church remains active every day. welcoming participants of all ages. Our weekly programme cornmences on Monday with Chalr Yoga sessions, as well as TableTennls or8anised by Brucehaven Tennis Club during the winter months (held monthly). Every Tuesday. we run the Babies and Toddlers Group and in April, they held a fundraising event in which the children played an artive role, as illustrated by the accompanying photograph. Thank you. Team Babies and Toddlers. On the third Tuesday of each month from October to April. our Cosy Community fjnema took place in the Gellet Hall. featuring a variety of popular and classic films. We afe very grateful to Morag for her hard work in organizing and running the cinema. She also served tea. coffee. and popcorn. making the experience truly authenticl WHERE CR CALLED Our Wednesday Tea Room sees plenty of activity throughout the year, and when our dedicated volunteers take their well-deserved break in December and January, anticipation grows as people look forward to its reopening in February. Be Sure to visit page 11 to see the Tea Room Ladies donning 1940s costumes for the special VE Day Tea Room Celebration I
On Wednesday evenings. the Dunferrnline Gilbert & Sullivan Society uses the venue for their rehearsals. We deeply appreciate this group not only for regularly practicing at the church, but also for hosting outstanding concertsl Thursday offers a calm atmosphere with Pilates. led by Jayne Clarke. and Yoga sessions for post-natal mothers and their infants, facilitated by Fiona Mcowan. We appreciate the positive and tranquil environment fostered by both instrurtors, which is reflected in the quality of their classes. Friday marks the beginning of the weekend for the Men's Group. who gather in the church hall for their weekly game5 and social interaction. The prevailing sentiment among participants is that "taking part is more important than winning." though competition intensifies when the "Winners Trophy" is presented at the annual Christmas Lunch. The evening sees an energetic gathering of Brownies, under the guidance of Sue Walker. Saturday brings heightened activity with Kate from the Mcwilllam School of Movement, offerin8 instruction in acrobatics. dance. and circus arts for students ranging from Primary I through High School. We extend a warm welcome to Kate as a valued addition to our programme. Aside from our regular events, we welcome a wide range of people. including groups, parties, concerts. and fairs. We appreciate everyone who uses our spaces because your participation helps both the local community and helps secure the future of the church. Jockle McKenna Communlty Engagement Officer Limekilns Parish Church 200 Year Celebrations Through the year, we celebrated the 200 years since the current church was built. The wonderful Flower Festival in June included a frieze created by the children from the primary school depicting our lovely village. In July, John Ferguson led local history walks and the Royal Marine Band returned to the church for a superb concert. In August, we were well- entertained by local band. 'After Eight Mince,. Our spec•al Anniversary Service in Ottober was led by the Rt Rev Rosie Frew. Moderator of the General Assembly ofthe Church of Scotland. Her theme was the Church being like a building requiring large, small, misshapen and key stones to make it complete- everyone has a part to play. We dedicated new lectern and pulpit falls and a banner depicting the Easter Cross against a background of the Scottish sky and sea. Research into historical events around 1825 culminated in a fun quiz at the Church 8azaar. Furthermore, a myriad of information and historical photographs was packed into a booklet, '200 Years of Serving the Community, and we have Anniversary Mugs for sale tool Thank vou all who helped make this year special. Charfie 5toddart
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Men's Club The Men's Club meet every Friday from 2- 4 pm in the church hall and have 16 members with a regular attendance of 12. Many members live locally in Charlestown and Limekilns but we do have a former resident who moved to just outside Perth and travels to join us most weeks. Our activities each week commence with everyone having a go at nine pin skittles then enjoying a programme of pool. dominoes. darts and table football. At 3.00 pm we have a short break for tea and biscuits. intimations and a good blether before bein8 hurried back by John Reid our unofficial timekeeper! ! We also organise various fundraising activities throughout the year and would like to extend our sincere thanks to Tracy. Phil. Stefan and the rest of The Bruce Arms team for helping us put on a 8reat quiz night in aid of the Pier Restoration. Also. we alway5 have fun at the annual Village Gala in our Coconut Shy tent with all proceeds goingto the Gala Committee. We are alvYS open to new members coming along so feel free to turn up on a Friday or register your interest with Jackie in the Church Office. Ross Paterson Men's Club Member A wrnWelconfvOrn Litr$ Men'5 cK to Cwlerrrdine hb Men's Club Men s Clb Chc&mpioTr 2025 Meh s Lltsb L(dnLh 2025 13
Church Bazaar The Limekilns Church Christmas Bazaar has all the buzz of a traditional Bazaar. Multiple stall holders promote their wares and compete for space and attention as the doors open and customers pour in to enjoy the buzz and fellowship as well as spending their money. The bustle on the day belies huge amount of craftwork, baking. and general or8anisation involved in bringing the two-hour event to fruition. It makes a significant contribution to Church funds. Sue Hamilton I i.t 14
Limekilns Brownies have grown this year with our numbers doubling over the past 12 months. The group is still relatively small which allows us to be flexible and respond easily to the girls, interests. Brownies embraced the Girlguiding Fife STEM challenge to build fairground rides from basic craft rnaterials. We were very grateful that Fiona, a former brownie and now civil engineer carne along to help us. The brownies love a bus trip and this year we've taken the bus to Tesco Fire Station as well as a visit to the Glen. We a150 joined 6,000 members of Girlguiding Scotland on a trip to Blair Drummond safari park in September. The weather was awful but the rain didn't dampen our enthusiasm. We finished off the year delivering homemade chocolates and carol singing to some of the older residents of Red Row in Limekilns, with the girls putting service to their community into action. Sue Walker Brownies Leader 15
Building Maintenance Apart from the usual regular inspections of fire extinguishers. smoke alarms and electrical equipment. there were two significant items of expenditure. The first of these wa5 the long- planned lime wash of the north-east wall of the church. which had been put off for some vears. although had been highlighted a5 necessary some four years ago. This required full scaffolding on that wall. The opportunity was therefore taken to arrange for the upper windows to be painted. This meant the removal of an excessive amount of old putty, and application of new. Despite a number of trial coats by the mason. the new lime wash could not be matched to that area of ground floor wall where there had originally been a wooden doorlfire escape and disabled access. This was due to the built-up door area having too high cement content to allow an exact colour match. The weather at this time was warm, and good daily progress was made. A substantial grant was received from the National Churches Trust for this work, as well as from the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. The second major item was the painterwork on the manse. This also required significant re- puttying. The job was extended from the front windows only to other windows and doors. The weather was also fine for this work. The good news was followed by the bad news of another boiler malfunction in October, and a complete failure by the end of that month. The issue led to the Tea Room being held In the hall on Ilth November. The engineers attempts at repairs (there were several. engineers and attempts) were frustrated by a lack of spare parts, and their having to be ordered from Italy. twice. The boiler repairs cover was renewed when the problem first reappeared, and its cost was reimbursed by Alpha Boilers following the delays involved. On a happier note a faithful team carried out a thorough clean of the balcony prior to the Moderator S 2LNJth Anniversary vi51t. Thanks to all who assisted with the above, and also to Duncan Leighton and David Crabb for now making up a Fabric Team. Keith Mason Fabric Convener 16
Risk Management The Trustees have considered the major risks facing the church. together with strategies and plans to manage and mitigate the risks. The main risk5 that the Trustees consider material are.. l. Reduction in Members Giving income due to an ageing congregation. the plan is to.. a. Keep reminding the Kirk session members of the implications of reduced revenue and appeal for increases in Standing Orders and Donations. b. Continue with the strategy to encourage external groups to use the facilities of the church and build on the current business. c. Increase sale5 pri$ in tea room. d. Encourage additional helpers to the Toddlers to increase numbers- also to review pricing. Reduce cost or scope of planned maintenance in 2025 2. Increased Maintenance Expenditure: a. Increase revenue as per Point l above! b. Take out a loan against the Manse to cover the maintenance plan5 for the next two years. This is not possible at present until the Cluster Decisions are finalised. If the minister retires during this time, then the manse may be sold. subject to Legal Conditions and West Fife Churches developments, and the loan subsequently paid back. Investigate and apply for Grants to cover increased expenditure.
LIMEKtLNS PARISH CHURCH SC002435 tNDEPENDETrrf EXAMtNER' REPORT For th¢ Year 3 IA December 2025 I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 st December 2025. Respective rfsponsibilities of trustees and examiner The charlty's 1Thtees are reswnsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with th¢ t¢rn]s of the Charities and TnLSte¢ Inveslm¢nt (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (kotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended}.The charity consider that th¢ audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to {c) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the acnts &$ 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 My 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 chaTity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes Consideration of any uttusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees conceming such matters. The predureS undertaken do not provid¢ all th¢ evidence thal would b¢ 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 l) which gives me reasonable use to believe that in any mateTial respect the requirements: lo keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(IXa) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2()6 Accounts Regulations and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have nol been met or 2) to Whic in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 7013126 David A Rowe FCMA CGMA Small Business Support 19 Uppergreens. Auchterniuchty.KY14 7BX
Structure, Governance and Management Governln8 Document The Church is a registered charity, number SC002435 and is administered in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Constitution (Unitary Form) and is subject to the Acts and Regulations of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Recrultment and Appointment of Trustees Members ofthe Kirk session a the charitytrustees. The Kirk Session member5 a 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 minister. who is a member of the Kirk Session, 15 elected by the congregation and inducted by Presbytery. Trustee Expenses The only Trustee receiving expenses 15 the Minister for Travel Expen5e5- these are detailed in the Expenditure Figures. Council Tax for the Manse is paid by Limekilns. Cairneyhill make a 26% contribution to the Manse costs. as the Minister is shared with both churche5. The Treasurer does not receive any renumeration from the Church. Organisational Structu The Kirk Session meets ten times a year is responsible for all matters both spiritual and temporal, and it is chaired by the Minister. Authority and responsibility are delegated to the Treasurer, the Property Convener. the Finance Subgroup, and the Employment Group5 as appropriate. Reference and Administratlve Informatlon Charity Name: Limekilns Parish Church Charity Registration Number: SC002435 Congregation Reference No.. 241470 Principal Office= Church Office, 8 Church Street Limekilns. KYII 3HT Trustees at date of approval of Annual Report and Accounts Blanchflower. Mrs Claire lamont. Mrs Deirdre Riley, Mrs Morag Lamont, Mrjames Souter. Mr David Souter, Mrs Elaine Donnelly, Mrs Mary L. P. Leighton, Mr Duncan J. Stoddart. Mr Charles Dreyer, Mr H. Peter Lindsay. Mrs Jennifer Taylor, Mrs Christine A. Grant, Mrs Karen Mason, Mr Keith S Watt, Mrs Mary Grant. Rev. Norman M. Oliver. Mrs Pat Wilson, Mrs Linda 19
Hamilton. Mrs Susan Peebles, Mrs Sandra Prlnclpal Offlce-bearers Mlnlster: Rev Norman M Grant Session Clerk: currently vacant Church Treasurer: Mr David Blyth Independent Examiner: Mr D Rowe Nominated Bank: The Royal Bank of Scotland. 52-54 East Port. Dunfermline KY12 7HB Church Membership: The church roll on 31st December 2025 was 176. showing a steady decrease in numbers over the past 5 years and subsequent income. The figure for 2025 include5 deaths within the congregation and people who have moved away from Limekilns or have moved to care homes. Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities The ch3rity trustees are sponsible for preparing a trustees. annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stand3rds (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Attounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in Scotland preparing fully accrued accounts requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each fiscal year which show a true and fair state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements. the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Observe the method and principles in the applicable SORP. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable accounting standards and statement5 of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. Prepa the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational existence. The trustees a responsitre for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements wmply with the Charities and Trustee Investment IScotland} Art 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Approved by the Trustee5 on the AY linsert date) aml slgned on thelr behalf by.. Rev Norman M. Grant. Trustee Charfes Stoddart 20
Financial Review We continue to be blessed by the generosity of God who has guided us through another year and will be ever-present as we move into a new chapter in the life of the Church in our community. Income Income in 2025 increased by £15882 (17%) from 2024. This was largely due to grants received to upgrade the limewash on our North w311 and for our 2LK) Celebration1£7652- 8%1 and some generous donations from our members1£4998- 5%). The balance included significant increase in our Gift Aid claim lup £3964- 4%). Ex enditure As predicted in last year's report. the increase in expenditure from 2024 ha5 been significant and is primarily down to building maintenance on the church and the manse. The renewal of the limewash on the North wall and repair to some of the west-facing windows accounted for £18187 as opposed to a total maintenance cost last year of £1890. The manse, too, received £6440 or work. mainly the repair and painting of the windows plus some other work. No manse maintenance was spent in 2024. Our Giving to Grow contribution to the Central fund increased from £35654 to £47760. albeit that some £3423 of that total related to a late payment from 2024. Overall, costs increased in 2025 over 2024 by£42353. Adjusted for the late G to G payment it was £35507. Net income over expenditure was 413453 as opposed to 2024 which saw a surplus of £13018. There are some additional comments which I feel should be recorded concerning 2025- Our members and friends continue to support us wonderfully- total giving from regular giving and donations was £58798 in 2025 compared with 2024 which was £51414. An increase year on year of £7384. By adding the recovery of Gift Aid from a large percentage of this income. raised our members and friend's contribution to £71522. A most excellent contribution to the continued work of the church in the communitv. While this effort is to be applauded and we must record our grateful thanks for this generous giving, it still does not cover all of our outgoings in a financial year and so we are doubly grateful to our many sUPPOrters who add to our income with their kind contributions: The tearoom continues to amaze and last year raised £14478 The bazaar brought in £3590 in a very difficult financial environment Our hall hirers continue to grow thanks in the main to our wonderful Community Engagement Officer. Jackie. This year we raised £4345. 21
The Year Ahead As we prepare for our Union with Cairneyhill and Culross & Torryburn, it is important that we approach this exciting marriage in the best shape possible. Consequently. there are aa$ of expenditure which need to be addressed to ensure our buildings are fit for purpose. We will be faced with sign•ficant outlays on upgrades and repairs which need to be tackled prior to our merger. These costs will challernge our financial resources and will require areful and prudent management. These costs include: The continuation of the protection to the outside walls with new limevfish. Upgrading of the sound and video system to ensure compatibility with Cairneyhill/Culross Repair work to the Hall floor and carpeting Painting of the front of the Church Addressing the work required on the Manse to make it suitable for any new minister. These challenges will be carefully managed and we will ensure that we are constsntly reviewing our level of exposure so that we can cover our day-to-day running costs. We will, of course, be 8rateful of any and all support received from our very generous members and friends in the community. Reserves Poli It has been the policy of the Trustees to hold reserves which approximate to 3 month's expenditure, about £30(KIO- £35000. This level of reserve proterts us against unforeseen costs or income reduttions. The financial base of the new Union will alter this profile substantially so this policy, while remaining in place for the moment, will require re-visiting by the new Kirk Session in the Union.
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