The Church of Scotland
Limekilns Parish Church
Trustees. Annual Report & Accounts
Year Ending 31st December 2025
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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 Ilvesv￿th 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
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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
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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
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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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200 Celebrations Photos
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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 alv￿YS 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 1Th￿tees 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 ac￿￿nts &$ 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 pr￿￿edureS 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
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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￿ responsitr￿e 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
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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.
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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 a￿a$
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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