ST. CYPRIAN’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT BY THE VESTRY FOR YEAR ENDING 31[ST] AUGUST 2025
The members of the Vestry present their Annual Report together with the Financial Statements for the year ending 31[st] August 2025
Structure and Governance
In terms of the Charities and Trustees Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the Vestry reports to the Congregation as follows:
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St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church Lenzie is a registered Scottish Charity SC003826. The members of the Vestry are the legal Trustees of the Charity.
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It is a member of the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway of the Scottish Episcopal Church and is in full communion with the Anglican Church worldwide.
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The Superior Authority is the Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway.
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All affairs are governed by the Vestry.
Appointment of Vestry Members
Vestry members are elected at the Annual General Meeting established by constitution and under Canon Law of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
There is currently no formal induction programme but new members are provided with an information pack that details their responsibilities and contains a current copy of the constitution. Ongoing guidance is given to ensure that all members are familiar with the church’s values, aims and responsibilities as the designated trustees of a charity. They also are required to complete a declaration confirming that they are not disqualified from acting as a charity trustee (Sections 69 and 70 of the Charity and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005).
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Administrative Structure
It is the duty of the Vestry to manage the temporal affairs of the church and to share, with the Priestin-charge, the responsibilities for spiritual matters. The Vestry is responsible for maintaining the fabric and property of the church and of other buildings in good order and for managing the finances of the church.
Statement of Risk
The Vestry keeps under review the major risks to which the church is exposed and has established procedures to mitigate those identified.
Charitable Objectives and Activities
The Church’s principal activity embraces public worship in sacrament and in prayer. It is also committed to Christian education, charitable works and fund raising for local, national and international needs. It places importance on its social function within the community and actively promotes the use of the church buildings to encourage and foster the work of local groups of all ages.
Volunteers
The Vestry is grateful for the time, freely given, by those volunteers who support the activities of the Church and without whose support many of the activities could not operate.
Achievements and Performance
By the end of August 2025, church associated activities are at almost full capacity and demand for the use of the hall facilities is largely stable. Mainstream activities were firmly established with Applebays Afterschool Limited continuing their pre- and post-school activities and the Kirkintilloch and Lenzie Childminders Group maintaining their longstanding association with the church. The other established links with the Brownies, Rosebank Dancing School, Baby Massage, ‘Talented Toddlers’, ‘Rhythm Academy’, a Tap Dance session and regular Yoga classes continued the support for social interaction and physical exercise within the community.
The St. Cyprian’s Branch of the Mother’s Union continued to thrive with regular monthly meetings and a programme of extended outreach activities, both locally and more widely at national and international levels.
“Music at St. Cyprian’s”, affiliated to Chamber Music Scotland, produced a full concert programme with an increase in the audience base that confirmed that interest in the project locally continued to grow slowly. A full programme for the coming winter season has again been published and a subscription ticket for the concert series has been introduced as an additional encouragement to enhance support.
The established link with the East Dunbartonshire Children’s Chorus and Youth Choir was continued and again contributed successfully to the annual Christmas Carol and Christingle Service. The Vestry has continued to address requirements to monitor the condition of the church fabric together with updating overall risk assessment needs. Ground maintenance has also ensured the tidy appearance of the property. The Rectory is currently vacant and is awaiting refurbishment before being let through a local Estate Agent.
The Interregnum has now ended with the appointment of a new Priest-in-Charge who has elected to live in her own home within the Charge.
Following two years of Interregnum since the retirement ofx,Lear wre HEE2s licensed as Priest-in-Charge of St Cyprian’s SEC on Tuesday 5" August 2025
Financial Review
The balance in our RBS account has shown an increase over the last financial year of £11,9110.93, with the end of year bank balance being £64,172.10. The interregnum of the last two years has now come to an end with the welcome appointment of our new Priest-in-charge,ay a.
Overall income has fallen slightly compared to 2024. We have lost a number of members of our congregation, there has been a decrease in hall donations and there have been no significant fundraising events over the year, all of which have contributed to this decrease. My thanks go to all who contribute, either by Direct Debit or the Freewill Envelope scheme, and all members of the congregation are encouraged to adopt regular giving in this way.
Overall expenditure has also increased. The Quinquennial Review, Council Tax on the vacant Rectory, refurbishment of the Rectory, increasing fuel charges and the initial stipend and pension payment to our Priest have all contributed to this rise.
Going forward there will be further outlay on the Rectory to bring it up to standard to allow rental via a local estate agent. This however should also bring in a regular income once a tenant is found. Fundraising will also need to become a more regular contributor to our income, which will hopefully offset the lower congregational numbers we have at present.
My thanks go to the Vestry for their continuing support,a for his accountancy Skills, and toi. our Independent Examiner.
Plans for Future Years
A critical appraisal of the financial implications involved in the appointment of our new incumbent needs to be made. The reserves, although having improved during the interregnum, are unlikely to be able to sustain a full-time salary for the new incumbent in the longer term without Diocesan support. The Vestry trusts that the church’s extensive links within the local community will provide a sound base for our new priest to lead St. Cyprian’s church into a more stable and prosperous future.
Reserves
The Trustees are aware of the acute limitations that the current economic position poses and the strain it places on the existing resources. The reserves are in a better position than at the start of the interregnum but care is needed due to the increased costs of running the property and of keeping it in sound repair. Current funding efforts continue to be directed towards securing the financial base to support the running costs of the church. The current situation will require additional financial support from the Diocese, at least in the short term, to enable the vestry to meet the cost of our new incumbent. The investments are held with a low-risk strategy whilst striving to meet reasonable ethical investment expectations. The state of the national economy also adds further uncertainty to the overall financial considerations.
Statement of the Vestry Members’ Responsibilities
The members of the Vestry must prepare financial statements that give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation of the transactions of the church during the fiscal year. The members of the Vestry are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that, on request, must reflect the current financial position of the church at that time. This must be done to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Charity and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the church and take all reasonable steps to prevent and/or detect fraud and other irregularities.
On behalf of the Vestry
Secretary 12[th] October 2025
St Cyprian's Church Lenzie Charity Number SC 003826
Income and Expenditure for the year ending 31 August
| Note Income Congregation and Voluntary 2 Investments 4 Sundry Income 5 Expenditure Provincial and Diocesan Quota Clergy Cost 6 Property Expenses 7 Church Expenses 8 Administration Expenses 9 Sundry Expenses 10 Charitable Expenses 3, 11 Surplus / (Deficit) for year |
2025 2024 £ £ |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 53,764.98 1,996.66 62.01 |
57,990.94 1,723.11 66.21 |
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| 55,823.65 59,780.26 |
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| 6,000.00) ( 11,538.99) ( 23,915.82) ( 405.54) ( 929.57) ( 1,067.05) ( 55.75) ( |
5,420.00) ( 3,870.99) ( 15,455.02) ( 158.46) ( 703.62) ( 1,024.96) ( 73.00) ( |
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| 43,912.72) ( 26,706.05) ( 11,910.93 33,074.21 |
Surplus / (Deficit) for year
Notes on Accounts 31 August
1(a) Investments held beneficially are stated at market value 1(b) The accounts are prepared on a receipt and payment basis 1(c) All income is unrestricted.
| 2 Congregational / Voluntary income General Collections Freewill Envelope Scheme Bankers Order Tax Recovered Donations (Hall) (appendix 2) Donations (General) Fund Raising (appendix 1) Photocopying income Diocesan Clergy Support Grant Music at St Cyprians Christmas card donation Calendar flower festival 3 Special Collections Bishop's Lent Appeal 4 Investment Income Shares (see Note 12) Bank and bond interest 5 Sundry Income Magazine etc |
2025 2024 £ £ |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 1,451.90 2,205.00 15,510.80 4,699.39 23,666.50 2,683.50 587.99 80.00 500.00 2,100.00 230.00 49.90 |
1,295.50 2,068.00 16,414.80 4,686.71 26,203.25 580.00 3,178.18 129.80 - 2,700.00 - 734.70 |
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| 53,764.98 57,990.94 |
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| 337.81 | 411.65 | |
| 985.72 1,010.94 |
946.92 776.19 |
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| 1,996.66 1,723.11 |
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| 62.01 | 66.21 |
2025 2024
~~6~~ Clergy Costs
Stipend, Pension and Expenses Council Tax Rectory Locum Fees and Expenses
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£
| (3,141.77) (5,152.32) (2,720.90) |
- (1,515.00) (2,355.99) |
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| (11,538.99) (3,870.99) |
~~7~~ Property Expenses
| Church and Hall Insurance Repairs & Renewals Cleaning Cleaning materials Electricity and Gas Quinquennial review Rectory Insurance Rectory - vacant costs Repairs & Renewals Total Property Expenses Church Expenses Flowers Altar Supplies |
(3,620.65) (958.70) (3,016.00) (294.73) (5,872.65) (4,366.24) |
(3,493.12) (1,520.68) (3,052.00) (304.19) (4,725.69) - |
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| (18,128.97) (13,095.68) |
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| (1,082.11) (1,058.03) (3,646.71) |
(870.32) (1,344.86) (144.16) |
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| (5,786.85) (2,359.34) (23,915.82) (15,455.02) |
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| (100.00) (305.54) |
- (158.46) |
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| (405.54) (158.46) |
| 8 | Church Expenses Flowers Altar Supplies |
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~~9~~ Administration Expenses
| Administration Expenses | ||
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| Stationery, Advertising & Postage Telephone Photocopier Stockbrokers fees & charges Hallmaster fee |
(73.88) (440.17) (130.52) (100.00) (185.00) |
- (423.36) (155.26) (125.00) (125.00) |
| (929.57) (703.62) |
| 10 Sundry Expenses Fundraising Social Events Gifts licence Sundry 11 Charitable Expenses Bishop's Lent Appeal less Special Collections (Note 3 above) Net Charitable Expenses |
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| - - (150.00) (443.58) (473.47) |
(465.76) (117.33) - - (441.87) |
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| (1,067.05) (1,024.96) |
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| (393.56) 337.81 |
(484.65) 411.65 |
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| (55.75) (73.00) |
| 12 Investments - Shares and bonds HICL Infrastructure Co Bankers Investment Trust Securities Trust of Scotland Marlborough Multi Cap Inc P Inc RBS 13 Unrealised gain / (loss) HICL Infrastructure Co Bankers Investment Trust Securities Trust of Scotland Marlborough Multi Cap Inc P Inc |
2025 2024 5,170 5,170 5,189 5,189 4,992 4,992 6,924 6,924 22,275 22,275 Book value (cost) |
2025 2024 2025 2024 4,912 5,174 338 338 14,168 12,995 311 300 9,510 8,701 322 252 5,535 6,077 278 286 748 547 34,124 32,947 1,997 1,723 2025 2024 (258) 4 8,979 7,806 4,518 3,709 (1,389) (847) 11,849 10,672 Market value Income (dividends, interest) |
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Statement of Balance as at 31 August
| Cash at Bank and in hand (including deposit account) At start of year Surplus/(Deficit) for the year At end of year Investments - Market Value At start of year Realised in year Loss on realisation Unrealised gain / (loss) in year At end of year Fund Balances (cash and investments) At start of year Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Realised in year Loss on realisation Unrealised gain / (loss) in year At end of year |
2025 2024 £ £ |
2025 2024 £ £ |
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| 52,261.17 11,910.93 |
19,186.96 33,074.21 |
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| 64,172.10 52,261.17 |
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| 32,946.72 - - 1,177.09 |
30,399.85 - - 2,546.87 |
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| 34,123.81 32,946.72 85,207.89 49,586.81 11,910.93 33,074.21 1,177.09 2,546.87 98,295.91 85,207.89 |
Approved on
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By :-
Vestry Secretary
Treasurer
Appendix 1
Fundraising income year to 31 August
| Source Flower festival Autumn fair Coffee money Christmas Fayre Misc. |
2025 2024 1,752.16 695.50 583.99 318.96 105.00 4.00 306.56 587.99 3,178.18 |
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Appendix 2
Donations for Hall and Church Lets: Year to 31 August
| Source Applebays “Afterschool Ltd" Rhythm Ac T Childminders Brownies Guides EDC (elections) Lenzie Flower Club Rosebank Dancing (Tap Dancing) Star baby massage Others |
2025 2024 14,962.50 15,545.00 2,480.00 2,772.50 2,139.00 2,187.00 1,251.25 1,518.00 1,134.00 675.00 640.00 648.00 630.00 594.00 700.00 576.00 54.00 324.00 543.00 496.50 23,666.50 26,203.25 |
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independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of The Vestry of St Cyprian’s Church
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| report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025 which are set out on
pages | to 6.
Respective 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 Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts
(Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement
of Regulation 10(1)(d) of the 2006 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
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My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations.
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 | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
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In the course of my examination, no maiter has come to my attention
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1. 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
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met, or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the acco
Name: (signed)
Date: 25" November 2025
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