Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Recelpts and Payments Accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Congregation No: 160949
Charity No: SC002614

Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name:
Charity Registration Number:
Congregation Reference Number:
Contact Address
Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
SC002614
160949
24 Berryknowes Road
Glasgow
G52 2UD
Trustees
Principal Office-bearers
Minister=
Session Clerk:
Church Treasurer:
Independent Examiner
Bankers:
Royal Bank of Scotland
l Moncrieff Street
Paisley
PA3 2AW

Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Trustees. Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The Church is administered in accordance with the terms of the Unitary Deed of Constitution.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Members of the Kirk Session 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. skills and commitment to contribute to the pastoral needs, spiritual growth and
management affairs of the Church. The minister, who is a member of the Kirk session, is elected by
the congregation and inducted by the Presbytery of Glasgow.
Organisational Strurture
The Kirk Session is chaired by the minister and meets seven times in a year. A Business Team,
consisting of 5 elders and chaired by the minister, carries out various review meetings 7 days prior to
the Kirk session to set the agenda. The Kirk Session is responsible for spiritual affairs, finance and
fabric within the church. Hillington Park Church utilise Lay Team Ministry and Natural Church
Development as processes to structure and manage the running of the congregation.
Lay Team Ministry identified the necessary teams to manage the business of the congregation,
namely: Fellowship, Outreach, Administration, Young People, Pastoral Care, Fabric, Communication,
Practical Support, Worship and Finance. Each team has a team leader who reports back to the Kirk
Session regularly.
Natural Church Development (NCD) establishes how the teams and the congregation operate through
the development of 8 Quality Characteristics: Gift-based Ministry, Need-orientated Evangelism,
Effective Structures, Empowering Leadership, Loving Relationships, Holistic Small groups, Passionate
Spirituality and Inspiring Worship Service. Elders are organised into Triples with responsibility for a
Quality Characteristic each and an Oversight Team manages and monitors this activity. The Oversight
Team reports to the Kirk Session.
Objectives and Activities
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 throughout the world. As a
national Church, 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.
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Trustees. Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Sunday Worship is at 11am wSth the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper being celebrated 4 times a year,
on the first Sunday of March, June, September and December. The last Sunday of the month may be
an all-age service with a Focus on Mission where mlsslonal Chrlstian charities are given a space to
share with the congregation. Whilst the weekly evenlng service was suspended, 2024 saw the start of
the "Sunday Night Service @ Hillington Park" which Is an evening service with worship and a guest
speaker on the 4th Sunday of the month at 7pm. These services In August, September, October and
November attracted an average congregation of 45.
Objertives and Artivities (contd.)
The Healing Service is at 3pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month. The June service is the healing service
along with afternoon communion for the more housebound and the December service includes the
annual Grief-share servi￿. There are also joint acts of worship with other churches as part of the work
of G52 Churches Together. Members of the congregation are involved in the conduct of morning
worship through involvement with the choir, reading Scripture and offering prayers. The choir meets
weekly between September and June to rehearse to lead the singing in morning worship and to
perform an anthem during the service.
Unfortunately, the Children's Church was also suspended although a family space was created
towards the rear of the Sanctuary which encourages families with young children to sit together
through the service and there are soft toys, books and drawing materials available for the children.
Additional services include Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Dawn services, a Harvest service
in September 2024 and a Griefshare service in December. Services at Christmas included a family
service and Watchnight Service on Christmas Eve.
A Sri Lankan Church have their services in the church on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons.
Prayer and Bible Study is encouraged through a weekly prayer meetin& a weekly Bible study and a
fortnightly meeting of women who form the Girls Alive Group.
Hillington Park Church supports and encourages a number of active adult and youth organisations
throughout the year. The Guild, for men and women, meet fortnightly between October and May,
and supports members and non-members alike. Other groups a Walking Group, Rosie & Jim playgroup
and a mother and toddlers group. The Girls, Brigade company closed in 2024 due to a lack of staff and
reducing numbers.
The congregation was involved in the development of a local charity to support the main charity
Dwelling Places which seeks to support and development street children in Uganda. The local charity
operates The Ark, gift shop In Paisley Road West which raises funds for Dwelling Places in Uganda.
Whilst the shop is staffed by a 8ood number of church members, this activity is governed separately
with its own trustees.
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Trustees. Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Hillirigton Park Church is engaged with the community and are active partners with the Glasgow South
West Foodbank. The halls are extensively used by community groups including Karate groups.
Alzheimer Group; and Dance group. Whilst there have been some groups unable to continue, there
have been additional groups such as a bereavement group and other groups in relation to addictions
who have let accommodation.
In May 2021, the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland agreed to a radical presbytery mission
plan which would focus congregations on being missional and reduce the number of buildings in the
Church estate, reduce the ministries and reduce the number of congregations through a range of
readjustments which include unions, local church mission, dissolutions and forms of new church. In
March 2023, Hillington Park Church became part of a cluster with 4 other local Church of Scotland
congregations to form a local mission plan in line with the agreement of the General Assembly. On
1st April 2024, the cluster become the Glasgow South West Parish Grouping which is to allow working
across the congregations more straight forward.
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Trustees. Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Achievements and Performance
The congregation continued to develop during 2024 with new members, baptisms and new people
exploring faith and the prospect of membership. In September 2024, 2 elders started an ALPHA
course which was attended by around 12-15 people weekly. Some were believers looking to delve a
bit deeper into faith and others were non-members who were faith curious.
Over the year, the review of Natural Church Development and Lay Team Ministry continued over 2024
and the congregation have taken part in a skills survey to see where members can be involved. This
also covered as an exercise to ensure compliance with GDPR.
Partnership working with the Foodbank has continued over the year with a significant number of
people receiving food and support from the Foodbank.
The Ark continues to function well with involvement from congregational members.
The facilities of the Church building are well-used by community groups in addition to the church
groups.
The minister has been working to increase the number of members of congregation who take an
active part in worship and there are now members who will offer prayers for others as well as read
Scripture. A Tuesday morning prayer group continues to meet as does the prayer vigil in the church
between 10am and 12pm every second Tuesday of the month. This is themed and operated on
"come when you can, leave when you musy,.
Services have been well-attended over the year with a regular attendance between 70 and 80 weekly.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was celebrated on 4 occasions. Retiring offerings from the
Harvest service, the communion services and a gift service in December supported several different
charities and causes which are listed below.
There were 3 Messy Church afternoons for Easter, Harvest and Christmas and all were well attended
by a number of families. On average there were 40 adults and children at each of those times.
The Grief-share service in December was well-attended by members of the congregation and
bereaved families who have been ministered to by the minister. The Christingle Service at 7pm on
Christmas Eve also included a number of families who are not normally seen during the year. A
Candlelit supper of soup and mincemeat pies was enjoyed just prior to the Watchnight Service and
again this was well-attended including some who are not members.
The year ended with a Café Church service on the last Sunday of the year during which members of
the congregation enjoyed a time of carol singing, hearing the Gospel message and sharing in food and
fellowship.
The CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Team organised and ran several Money courses. These courses
have been attended by members of the community from a range of walks of life who have been
seeking support and direction in how to manage their money, whatever their income might be. During
2024, the CAP Team have been running some courses in other churches in addition to courses held in
Hillington Park Church.
We welcomed the staff, pupils and parents of Craigton Primary School in for their end-of-term show
and we look to build on this.
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Trustees. Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Achievements and Performance (contd.)
The Messenger newsletter was published quarterly, timed to Include an Invitation and reminder to the
Communion Services in March, June, September and Dècember. It has been well received and there
have been many contributions.
We began development of a new website and Facebook page as a means of communication.
Throughout the year the Church has supported the following charities:
Alzheimerfs
. CHAS
Christian Aid
CrossReach
• Dwelling Places
Gurkhas Welfare Trust
Interserve
Leprosy Mission
Lodging House Mission
Lowero Community
Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
,During 2024. maintenance of the building continued and old fluorescent lighting has been replaced
with LED lighting to improve efficiency and manage costs. Following the replacement of the heating
system and boilers in the hall and adjacent accommodation, the hall floor was replaced in summer
2024. This has resulted in a cleaner, more comfortable space which is more widely available for
church and community- The hall is also now being used for different types of worship such as the
Sunday Night Servi￿, Messy Church and ALPHA.
Congregational life is good, and we look forward to the next few years continuing to build
congregational life and the mission of the Church. Thanks are due to the Fabric Team who have
maintained the building and the manse, to all those who work tirelessly for the Foodbank, the Ark and
to the work of the Teams which are responsible for the work of the congregation.
Statement on Risk Management
Although membership has been declining, mainly due to older members dying and a review of the
Communicants Roll, average attendance has been quite strong. A reduction of numbers does lead to a
reduction in income through congregational giving unless any new membership gives to the same
level. Hall lets have been encouraging but we are always aware that the revenue realised by lets can
be sporadic. The aforementioned Presbytery Mission Planning will also impact the future of the
congregation with a planned union with another congregation and a potential linkage with an
additional congregation.
Financial Review
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Trustees. Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Expenditure rose in 2024 as we continued the refurbishment of the large hall. We paid out £21,222
for new flooring and £2,122 for the plinth. Further expenditure was £9,577 for plastering and painting
the kitchen (including the cupboards) and the large hall (this included the specialist team who came
from England to spraypaint the ceiling), joinery work was £5,250 (new storage cupboard, hall entrance
floor repair, new doors and boxing in pipes), the new non slip linoleum for the kitchen was £1,470 and
electrical work in hall (including spotlights) was £1,410.

Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Trustees. Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Flnanclal Revlew (contd.)
A new unit for the electrical doors into the sanctuary cost £1,911 and our newchairs were £1,344.
Total unrestricted expenditure was £132,766 compared with £122,963 in 2023, an increase of almost
£10,000.
A fuller analysis of where the money has gone is given in note 4 of the accounts. Clearly the key factor
is fabric repairs and improvements with £IOO,000 spent over the last 2 years.
Our fabric project income was boosted by a grant of £6,712 -from Glasgow City Council and we sold
our obsolete blue chairs for £100. WFO including Gift Aid donations increased by £3,200 and ordinary
plate by £922. Other donations were up £3,692 on the previous year including donations to the
Project Fund. We were able to capitalize on interest through one of our Virgin bank accounts (£3,235
received - an increase of £1,545 on 2023) and our fundraising raised £4,400 for the General Fund, an
increase of £3,109. A further £3,000 from our Christmas fayre was also added to the Project Fund.
Finally hall lets were up by £406 Total unrestricted income was £104,592 compared with £82,006 in
2023, a total increase of £22,586.
Reserves Policy
The charity trustees have considered the reserves required and have taken into account their current
and future liabilities. It is the Trustees, policy to hold reserves of at least 6 months operating costs
which have been assessed at £50k and a further £IOk is being held for emergencies. At the year end
the church held unrestricted funds of £79,222 of which £12,143 had been designated for Project
Fund. The remaining balance of £67,079 achieves the Trustees objective. Our next projert is the
refurbishment of the north hall toilets which will require grants to complete.
The church also held £10,746 of restricted funds which have been provided for the purposes specified
in Note 2.
ststement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees must prepare financial statements which give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation
of the transactions of the Church during the financlal year. The Trustees 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 (as
amended) and the Regulations Anent Congregational Finance approved by the General Assembly of
the Church of Scotland in 2016. They are also responslble 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 on 1910312025 and slgned on thelr behalf by.

Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
SC002614
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Hllllngton Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages
8tol3.
Respertive responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of
the Charities and Trustee Investmènt (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland)
Regulations 2006 (as amended).
The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(I)(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 examinerfs statement
An examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland)
Regulations 2006 (as amended). An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the
charrty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and séeks 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 examinerfs statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention [other than disclosed below"]
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 (as amended), and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of
the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as amended) have not been met, or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Receipts and Payments Account
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
Receipts
Donations
Legacies
Activities for Generating Funds
Bank & Deposit Interest
Investment Income
Hall lets
Grants
63,817
63,817
56,003
7,400
3,235
7,597
14,997
3,235
26,201
1,690
23,428
6,712
23,428
6,712
23,022
104,592
7,597
112,189
106,916
Assets and Investments
Sale of fixed assets
Sale of Investments
Total Receipts
104,592
7,597
112,189
106,916
Payments
Cost of Generating Funds
Charitable Activities
Governance Costs
121
132,425
220
121
145,656
220
158
145,563
220
13,231
132,766
13,231
145,997
145,941
Assets & Investments
145,941
Total Payments
132,766
13,231
145,997
Excess of Receipts over Payments
for the year before transfers
Transfers
(28,175)
821
(5,634)
{821)
(33,808) (39,025)
Excess of Receipts over Payments
(27,353)
(6,455)
(33,808) (39,025)
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
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Statement of Balances
At 31 December 2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Endowinent
Funds
Funds
2024
Funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
Bank and Deposlt Balances
Bank and deposit balan￿S
brought forward
106,575
17,201
123,776
Movement in year
,Excess of Receipts over
Payments
162,802
(27,353)
(6,455)
(33,808) (39,025)
Bank and deposit balances
carried forward
79,222
10,746
89,968
123.776
Investments at market value
None
Assets
Fixed Assets
Gift Aid Receivable
341,000
341,000
341,000
341,000
341.000
341,000
ILiabilities
Accruals
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 19/03/2025 and signed on their behalf by:
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Notes fomiing part of the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
I , . Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts & Payments basis in accordance with the Charlties
and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulatlons 2006 (as
amended) and the Regulations anent Congregational Finance approved by the General Assembly of the
Church of Scotland in 2016.
2 Movement in Funds
Atljan
2024
At 31 Dec
2024
Receipts Payments
Transfers
Unrestrirtedfunds
- Fabric Project
Designated Fabric Fund
General Fund
25
34,241
72,309
12,118
12,143
(34,241)
(98,525)
92,474
821
67,079
106,575
104,592
(132,766)
821
79,222
Restrictedfunds
The Holiday Fund
Childrens Emergencies Fund
Grief Fund
Church Flower Fund
Community Fund
CAP Fund
Food Bank
The Guild
Rosie and Jim
Flower Fund
Mission
Session Fund - l Burns
The Light Zone
Art Club
516
3,650
277
1,100
6,859
476
516
(3,650)
(277)
(180)
(1,653)
(115)
(1,509)
(446)
(1,867)
(1,292)
(1,257)
(824)
(160)
357
1,277
5,206
361
1,509
788
2,967
1,314
662
342
1,350
91
1,425
824
219
71
(2501
(500)
434
1,950
113
830
59
(71)
17,201
7,597
(13,231)
(821)
10,746
Endowmentfunds
None
Total Funds
123,776
112,189
(145,997)
89,968
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Notes forniing part of the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
2 Movement in Funds (contd.)
Purpose of Funds
Holiday Fund.. collection of funds to cover church member holldays
Childrens Emergencies Fund.. closed after revlew
Grieffund." closed after review
Church Flowerfvnd.. Back up fund for flower group
Communityfvnd." to develop Mission on our church and communiy - now primarity for Tech to enable
broadcasts etc
CAP Fund." to purchase literature etc to deliver CAP courses
Foodbank.. for cong￿gatIon to donate to Foodbank, excess funds transferred into Foodbanks own account
The Guild." surplus funds redistributed to various charities
Rosie and Jim." early activities for younger children
Flowerfvnd." this supplies floral decoration for church
Mission: formerly Warmhub . Used for all expenses incurred in delivering Church Mission activities
Session Fund." now closed
The Light Zone." to fund activities of Sunday School
Art Club.. club has disbanded and account closed
Fabric Projectr New project for refurbishment of toilets at large hall
Fabric Fund: The Trustees may set aside funds for maintenance of the Church property
General Fund." Deals with the day to day running of the Church
3 Analysis of Donations
Unrestrirted Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
WFO Scheme (non Gift Aid)
Gift Aid Donations
Tax Recovered on Gift Aid Dons.
Ordinary Offerings (Open plate)
Donations to Project Fund
Other Offerings, Donations, etc
15,311
20,606
9,293
9,547
2,406
6,654
15,311
20,606
9,293
9,547
2,406
6,654
7,093
25,624
9,384
8,625
5,277
63,817
63,817
56,003
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Hillington Park
urc
Notes fomiing part of the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
4 Anary￿S OT vayments
unrestrirted Restrlcted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Cost of Generatlnqfvnds
Investment Managerfs Fees
Offering envelopes
121
121
158
121
121
158
Charltable Artlvltles
Giving to Grow
Presbytery dues
Ministerfs expenses - Travel
Manse Phone
Pulpit supply
Church Officer
Musician
,Church Fabric repairs & maintenanc,
Manse Fabric Repairs & Maintenanc
Council Tax- Manse
IHeat and light
Insurance
Cleaning & Welfare
Church Telephone
Music & Communications
Printin& stationery and postage
Refurb Project
General Expenses
Charitable Activities
40,491
3,736
960
895
400
4,394
4,816
52,889
1,850
3,218
8,410
3,476
715
1,085
2,727
594
75
1,693
40,491
3,736
960
895
400
4,394
4,816
52,889
1,850
3,218
8,410
3,476
715
38,190
1,591
1,200
814
260
4,455
4,513
47,578
1,527
3,146
5,214
3,306
129
803
1,254
458
6,984
1,163
22,978,
1,085
2,727
594
75
1,693
13,231
13,231
132,425
13,231
145,656
145.563,
Governance Costs
Independent Examiner's Fee
220
220
220
Other Payments
Purchas of Investments
Purchase of Fixed Assets
Total
132,766
13,231
145,997
145,941
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Hllllngton Park Church of Scotland, Gla8gow
Notes ft>rnilng part of the account8
for the year ended 31 December 2024
5 Trustee Remuneratlon and Related Party Transactlons
Durln8 the year, th(
iecelved relmbursement for travel and telephone expenses and
councll tax for the sum ot £5,073,60, The ChU￿h offlcer, who Is an elder, recelved a salary of £4,394.04
and relmbursement of phone expenses of £90.
No trustee or person related to a trustee had any personal Interest In any contract or transactlon entered
Into by the charlty durln8 the year.
6 Mlnlster's Stlpend
All Church of Scotland congregatlons contrlbute to the Natlonal Stlpend Fund which bears the costs of all
ministers, stipends and employer's contrlbutions for national Insurance, pension and housing and loan
fund. Stipends are paid in accordance with the national stipend scale, which is related to years of service.
For the year under review, the mlnimum stipend was £31,642 and the maximum stipend (in the fifth and
subsequent years) was £38,884.
7 Fixed Assets
Other
Other
Buildings Equipment
Manse
Total
Book Value at 1 Jan 2024
Purchased during year
Disposals during year
Depreciation for year
Book Value at 31 Dec 2024
341,000
341,000
341,000
341,000
8 Collertions for Third Parties
2024
2023
Alzheimers
CHAS
Christian Aid
Cross Reach
Dwelling Pla￿5
Ghurkas
Interserve
Leprosy
Lodging House Mission
Lowero Community
Prince and Princess of wales Hospice
Red Cross Earthquake
Salvation Army
Scot Bible
Unlcef
105
237
345
105
325
324
88
1,051
494
325
110
599
354
618
729
385
63
135
3,508
2,883
Pa
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Hillington Park Church of Scotland, Glasgow
Year ended 31 December 2024
Appendix
FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF THE CONGREGATION
BY THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL TRUSTEES
2024
2023
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Credit Balances held at 31 December at cost
Market Value of Balances at 31 December
REVENUE ACCOUNT
,Credit Balance at 31 December