Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Congregation No: 010132
Scottish Charity No: SC 004783
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Trustees’ Report Year ended 31 December 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the General Assembly Regulations for Congregational Finance, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and Accounting 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 effective from 1 January 2019.
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. St David’s Carrick Knowe Parish Church seeks to fulfil that role for our parish in west Edinburgh.
2025 was our first full year as a new Congregation following the Union of St David’s Broomhouse and Carrick Knowe Parish Church on 1st March 2024. The Kirk Session met regularly during 2025 to receive reports on Property matters, the Financial position, recent and planned Worship services, and activities related to Mission. The meetings also allowed the elders (Trustees) to discuss and make decisions on the priorities for the Congregation. Within this structure our main objectives were:
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To provide regular worship services which meet the needs of our congregation and the wider community
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To continue the integration of our two former congregations, retaining the best of both their histories
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To Identify how best to serve the pastoral needs of our large geographical parish while recognising the limitations on the resources that we have available
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To plan for the disposal of the Jubilee Hall by December 2026, the final Property disposal required by the Presbytery Plan
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To maintain the remaining buildings and identify what changes need to be made to meet future needs
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To encourage the use of our premises by voluntary groups, charities and commercial organisations to support the needs of the community and generate income
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Trustees’ Report (Continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Objectives and Activities (continued)
Our Activities in 2025 towards meeting these objectives included:
- •Recrui�ng a full-�me Children & Families worker who has organized and run a varied programme of events and engaged with the two Primary schools
•Holding regular Sunday services and special services to mark Easter, Christmas and Remembrance Sunday
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social events such as the Scots Night in January 2025
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•Providing opportuni�es for older people in the community to meet and socialize through groups like First Thursday and Teabreak
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•Maintaining and upgrading our buildings, including:
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-Replacing the gas central hea�ng boilers that service the church and hall complex at a cost of £70,000
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Insulating the ceiling area above the main hall
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-Refurbishing the former Primary Room to make it a warm and friendly space for work with children
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-Crea�ng a pa�o area in the manse garden
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•Developing our buildings:
-We held two facilitated half-day Vision events to allow members of the congrega�on and community to imagine ways in which we might make changes to our buildings to meet future needs. This work will be progressed in 2026 by setting up a group to explore options and make recommendations.
Achievements and Performance
Worship services are at the core of what we provide to our members and the wider community. Our regular Sunday morning service at 11.00am typically has around 70 attending. It is videoed each week and made available on our YouTube channel, normally attracting around 40 views from its 110 subscribers. The use of a variety of music to enhance the worship is particularly appreciated by members and visitors. Tea and coffee are served in the Main Hall after Sunday services allowing a time of fellowship enjoyed by around 50 people each week. In addition to our regular worship we organised special services, including:
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Regular Communion services where the sacrament is open to all who wish to take part
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A Remembrance Day service which was attended by a congregation of around 100 worshippers including members of the 88th Craigalmond Scout group
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Special Advent services including a Community Carol service featuring input from the youth organisations associated with the church. We also organised an outdoor carol singing event at the bandstand in Saughton Gardens which unfortunately had to be cancelled because of bad weather. The Christmas Eve Christingle and Watchnight services in the church were particularly well-attended
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Whole-school Assemblies at Christmas and at the start of the summer holidays for two schools in our parish, Carrick Knowe Primary School and Broomhouse Primary School.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Trustees’ Report (Continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Achievements and Performance (Continued)
Our Halls provide welcoming and well-equipped spaces for organisations associated with the church and groups from the community. The grounds and gardens are maintained by a professional gardener and volunteers from the congregation, and often attract favourable comments.The groups and organisations which use the halls and are directly associated with the church include:
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Our Children and Families service, providing an attractive and varied programme of events including: -Community Meals – a Friday evening opportunity to meet and enjoy nutritious home-made food
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Foodie Fridays – a chance for children and their grown-ups to learn how to prepare, cook and enjoy wholesome dishes
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Carer & Toddlers – a group which meets for two hours on Monday mornings
• The Church of Scotland Guild whose 30 members meet weekly on Tuesday evenings • Girlguiding – two Rainbow Units, two Brownie Packs, a Guide Company and a Ranger Unit with a combined total of more than 100 girls and young women taking part
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A Boys’ Brigade and Girls' Association Company open to boys and girls from P1 to P6
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First Thursday – a group of around 50 who meet monthly to enjoy entertainment, company and refreshments
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Teabreak – an opportunity to meet and chat over tea and coffee on Wednesday afternoons Crafty Friends who meet monthly in the Cloisters for craft activities
Other hall users include:
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The Corstorphine Dementia Project who use our Jubilee Hall to provide day-care services for their members and our vestry as their office
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The Gallery Art Club who use our Main Hall on Tuesday mornings
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A Badminton group who play in our Main Hall on Wednesday mornings
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A group of retired Customs and Excise employees who meet monthly in the Cloisters
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A Zumba group which meets on Friday morning in our Main Hall
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A Slimming group which meets on Saturday mornings
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The Gylemuir After-School Club, who ran a two-week Summer Holiday series of events based in our halls.
Our pastoral care programme is currently under review with the aim of creating a small team to continue providing valuable and much-appreciated support to around 40 members of the congregation at home, in care homes and in hospitals.
The Cloisters is a welcoming reception area which contains a library of children’s and adult books available to borrow, with any donations going to Christian Aid.
Our Church Office is open three mornings each week, providing a much-appreciated point of contact on a regular basis.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland
Trustees’ Report (Continued)
Year ended 31 December 2025
Financial Review
As noted during the union year in 2024, Income and expenditure is presented as if the two congregations had been together throughout the full last two years under these merger accounts and so comparison year on year is valid. The generosity of church members in their regular donations has meant that the income from standing orders, weekly envelopes and tax reclaimed via Gift Aid has held up remarkably well since the Union. We recognise the potential to increase income from Hall lets, and this is a priority for the Church Administrator.
Income for the year rose from £135k to £238k as noted in the statement of financial activities. A significant drawdown was made on funds from General Trustees as noted in 5 of just over £100k causing the significant increase. The funds from the General Trustees drawdown were used to fund the building work in the year. Expenditure rose from £225k to £246k, included in last year was the levy on the sale of the former St David's Broomhouse manse of £60k which has not repeated but the substantial work done on the building meant that repairs and maintenance rose to £105k resulting in the overall increase. Further details on the split of expenditure can be seen in note 6.
After gains on investments, net income for the year was £5k. Reserves at the year end were £892k as detailed in note 16.
Investment Policy and Performance
Most of our investments are held in Church of Scotland Investors Trust funds with the objective of having money available to meet our short-term regular commitments and running costs, and being able to spend money on building improvements as the current plans require.
Risk Management
The sale of the former St David’s Broomhouse manse has resulted in significant financial security for the new congregation. We have also benefited from the sale of the former St David’s Broomhouse church and halls complex. This has resulted in around £500,000 being held by the Church of Scotland General Trustees which we can call on if required for e.g. property improvements. We are not aware of any major risks, however our Jubilee Hall has to be disposed of by the end of 2026.
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 approximately 6 months expenditure including designated funds. At the year end the church held unrestricted funds of £803,547 of which £37,862 had been designated for Fabric Fund and £5,063 is Guild funds. The remaining balance of £760,622 represents several years of likely routine expenditure. As mentioned above we expect to make significant investment in our church and halls.
The church also held £88,705 of restricted funds which have been provided for the purposes specified in Note 16.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Trustees’ Report (Continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
The congregation is a registered charity, number SCO04783 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.
The Congregation of St David’s Carrick Knowe Parish Church was formed on 1st March 2024 from the Union of St David’s Broomhouse Parish Church and Carrick Knowe Parish Church. The Congregation took on the model Unitary Constitution of the Church of Scotland with all elders from the former congregations becoming the Kirk Session of the new congregation.
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 and skills. The minister, who is a member of the Kirk Session, is elected by the congregation and inducted by Presbytery.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Trustees’ Report (Continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Reference and Administrative Information
Trustees
Kirk Session
Rev. Fiona Mathieson Ann Baillie Robin Ballantyne Anne Barry Finlay Buchanan Fiona Buchanan Margaret Buckle Malcolm Clark Andrew Davidson John Dea Sandra Dea Andrew Davidson Charles Dickson Charlotte Dickson Patricia Dickson Roderick Easton Carol Finlay Ian Fraser Alexander Gilmour Patricia Gilmour George Goodall Patricia Goodall David Hall Desmond Herkes Veronica Herkes Mary Horne Susan Hunter Patricia Ironside
Andrew Johnston Ian Kerr Mary Kerr William Kerr Elsie Laird Andrew Liston Beryl Liston Joan Lorimer Arthur Manchester Margaret McGrath David MacPherson Michael Palmer Lesley Pirie Ann Reid Paul Rutherford Frances Sinclair Ronald Smart Christine Stewart Shona Tennant George Urquhart Anne Williamson Barry Williamson Elma Wilson Ann Yorkston
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Trustees’ Report (Continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Principal Office-bearers
Minister: Rev Fiona Mathieson Joint Session Clerks: Bill Kerr and George Goodall Church Treasurer: Finlay Buchanan
Principal Office
The Church Office, 118-132 Saughton Road North, EDINBURGH, EH12 7DR Charity No: SCO04783
Independent Examiner
Sarah Hollis CA Hollis Accounting Limited, 3 Melville Crescent, EDINBURGH, EH3 7HW
Bankers
Royal Bank of Scotland 239 St John's Road, EDINBURGH, EH12 7XB
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Trustees’ Report (Continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Trustees’ Responsibilities in Relation to the Financial Statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in Scotland requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the method and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information on the congregation’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf,
….............................................. Bill Kerr, Joint Session Clerk
Date …………………………..
…........................................... George Goodall, Joint Session Clerk Date …………………………..
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees
Year ended 31 December 2025
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 11 to 24.
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) (a) to (c) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My 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 charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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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
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as amended) have not been met, or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Sarah Hollis
Professional Qualification/Professional Body: CA (ICAS) Address: Hollis Accounting Limited, 3 Melville Crescent, EDINBURGH, EH14 5HY
Date:
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 December 2025
| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 1 Charitable activities 2 Other trading activities 3 Investments 4 Other 5 Total income Expenditure on: 6 Raising funds Charitable activities Other Total expenditure Net gains/(losses) on investments Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between Funds 16 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: 16 Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Net income/(expenditure) before gains and losses on investments Note |
Unrestricted Restricted Combined Funds Funds Total 2025 2025 2025 £ £ £ 62,733 2,332 65,065 600 - 600 24,237 - 24,237 29,601 1,845 31,446 116,750 - 116,750 233,921 4,176 238,097 132 - 132 244,346 1,994 246,340 - - - 244,478 1,994 246,472 (10,557) 2,182 (8,375) 9,027 4,377 13,404 (1,529) 6,559 5,030 2,051 (2,051) - 522 4,508 5,030 803,025 84,197 887,222 803,547 88,705 892,252 |
Unrestricted Restricted Combined Funds Funds Total 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ 67,172 1,269 68,441 600 - 600 30,483 - 30,483 10,696 2,158 12,854 23,055 - 23,055 132,006 3,427 135,433 163 - 163 220,588 4,310 224,898 - - - 220,751 4,310 225,061 (88,745) (883) (89,628) 6,712 4,815 11,527 (82,033) 3,932 (78,101) - - - (82,033) 3,932 (78,101) 885,058 80,265 965,323 803,025 84,197 887,222 |
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The above are combined figures, for both the current and comparative period, which show the aggregated results of the united congregations (further details of the basis of Union during the year can be found in the Trustees Report).
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2025
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Unrestricted Restricted Combined Unrestricted Restricted Combined
Funds Funds Total Funds Funds Total
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Note £ £ £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets:
Tangible assets 9 - - - - - -
Investments 10 208,008 60,228 268,235 198,980 55,851 254,831
Total Fixed Assets 208,008 60,228 268,235 198,980 55,851 254,831
Current Assets
Debtors 11 2,480 - 2,480 385 - 385
Cash at bank and in hand 594,799 28,477 623,276 666,600 28,346 694,946
Total Current Assets 597,279 28,477 625,756 666,985 28,346 695,331
Liabilities
Creditors falling due within 12 (1,740) - (1,740) (62,940) - (62,940)
one year
Net Current Assets 595,539 28,477 624,016 604,045 28,346 632,391
Creditors falling due after more than one year - -
Net Assets 803,547 88,705 892,252 803,025 84,197 887,222
The funds of the charity:
Endowment funds 16 - - - - - -
Restricted income funds - 88,705 88,705 - 84,197 84,197
Unrestricted income funds 803,547 - 803,547 803,025 - 803,025
Total charity funds 16 803,547 88,705 892,252 803,025 84,197 887,222
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The above are combined figures, for both the current and comparative period, which show the aggregated results of the united congregations.
The notes on pages 13 to 24 form part of these financial statements.
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on …................................... 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Bill Kerr, Joint Session Clerk George Goodall, Joint Session Finlay Buchanan, Treasurer
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Accounting Policies Year ended 31 December 2025
The principal accounting policies, which have been applied consistently in the current and preceding year in dealing with items which are considered material to the accounts, are set out below.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) effective from 1 January 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic cost or transaction vale unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Going concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the ability of the charity to continue for the foreseeable future, and therefore has adopted the going concern basis in preparing these financial statements.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Accounting Policies (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Fund accounting
Funds are classified as either restricted funds or unrestricted funds, defined as follows.
Restricted funds are funds subject to specific requirements as to their use which may be declared by the donor or with their authority or created through legal processes, but still within the wider objects of the charity.
Unrestricted funds are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. If parts of the unrestricted funds are earmarked at the discretion of the trustees for a particular purpose, they are designated as a separate fund. This designation has an administrative purpose only and does not legally restrict the trustees’ discretion to apply the fund.
Recognition of income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donated services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) the general volunteer time of congregation members is not recognised.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised as expenditure in the period of receipt.
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Accounting Policies (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Recognition and allocation of expenditure
Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for expenditure.
Fixed Assets
The charity has the right to occupy and use for its charitable objects certain tangible fixed assets, including the Church, halls and manse, vested in the Church of Scotland General Trustees. No consideration is payable for the use of these assets. Expenditure incurred on the repair and maintenance of these assets is charged as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which the liability arises. One Manse Property was vested in the name of the Charity but was sold in the year.
All tangible fixed assets costing in excess of £10,000 having a value to the charity greater than one year, other than those acquired for specific purposes, are capitalised. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis to write off the cost or initial value, less residual value, of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives.
Investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. Unrealised gains and losses represent the difference between the market value at the beginning and end of the financial year or, if purchased in the year, the difference between cost and market value at the end of the year. Realised gains and losses represent the difference between the proceeds on disposal and the market value at the start of the year or cost if purchased in the year.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Accounting Policies (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Taxation
Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland is recognised as a charity for the purposes of applicable taxation legislation and is therefore not subject to taxation on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for VAT and expenditure therefore include irrecoverable input VAT.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at The Royal Bank of Scotland and with the Investors Trust.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any discounts due.
Creditors
Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Notes to the financial statements Year ended 31 December 2025
| Unre- stricted Re-stricted Combined Funds Funds Total 2025 2025 2025 £ £ £ 1. Donations and Legacies Offerings 51,008 - 51,008 Tax recovered on Gift Aid 11,688 - 11,688 Legacies - - - Donations/Grants 37 2,332 2,369 Value of donated goods - - - Other - - - 62,733 2,332 65,065 2. Income from charitable activities Weddings and Funerals 600 - 600 Organisations - - - Concerts & events - - - 600 - 600 3. Income from other trading activities Rent Received from Property: Hall Lets 24,237 - 24,237 Manse Let - 24,237 - 24,237 4. Investment Income Dividends received 8,687 1,182 9,869 Bank interest 20,914 663 21,577 Deposit interest - - 29,601 1,845 31,446 5. Other Income 104,478 - 104,478 North Merchiston Fund 3,650 - 3,650 Edin City Council Grant 1,300 - 1,300 Other (Guild, refunds) 7,322 - 7,322 116,750 - 116,750 Receipts from General Trustees |
Unre- stricted Re-stricted Combined Funds Funds Total 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ 55,096 - 55,096 8,576 - 8,576 500 - 500 40 1,269 1,309 - - - 2,960 - 2,960 67,172 1,269 68,441 400 - 400 200 - 200 - - - 600 - 600 30,483 - 30,483 - - - 30,483 - 30,483 8,289 1,182 9,471 2,407 969 3,376 - 7 7 10,696 2,158 12,854 17,816 - 17,816 - - - - - - 5,239 - 5,239 23,055 - 23,055 |
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
| Unre- stricted Re-stricted Combined Funds Funds Total 2025 2025 2025 £ £ £ 6. Analysis of Expenditure Raising Funds Investment Manager’s Fees - - - Offering Envelopes 132 - 132 132 - 132 Charitable Activities Giving to Grow Contribution 58,860 - 58,860 Presbytery Dues 1,276 - 1,276 Voluntary Additional Stipend - - - Minister’s Expenses 2,335 - 2,335 Ministerial Assistance - - - Pulpit Supply/Locum Costs 927 - 927 Other salary costs 17,134 - 17,134 Fabric Repairs & Maintenance 105,059 - 105,059 Council Tax 4,032 - 4,032 Heat and Light 17,440 - 17,440 Insurance 3,704 - 3,704 Congregational Expenses 4,457 - 4,457 Printing, Stationery and Office 1,331 - 1,331 Other Building costs 9,981 - 9,981 Other expenses 6,028 1,994 8,023 Independent Examination 1,740 1,740 Levy due on property sale (334) - (334) - - - 10,376 - 10,376 244,346 1,994 246,340 Other - - - - Total 244,478 1,994 246,472 (Gain)/Loss on sale of fixed asset Children and Family expenses |
Unre- stricted Re-stricted Combined Funds Funds Total 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ - - - 163 - 163 163 - 163 52,847 - 52,847 1,023 - 1,023 - - - 1,582 - 1,582 - - - 1,942 - 1,942 17,607 - 17,607 35,932 244 36,176 2,776 - 2,776 16,636 - 16,636 2,494 - 2,494 3,280 3,023 6,303 2,075 - 2,075 6,572 - 6,572 4,252 1,043 5,295 2,940 - 2,940 60,000 - 60,000 8,630 - 8,630 - - - 220,588 4,310 224,898 - - - - - - 220,751 4,310 225,061 |
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Support costs have not been separately identified as the trustees consider there is only one charitable activity. Therefore support costs relate wholly to that activity and have not been separately identified.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
| 7. Staff costs and numbers Total The average number of employees during the year wa Ministerial support Administration Premises maintenance Salaries and wages |
2025 £ 9,600 9,600 2025 Number - 1 - 1 s as follows: |
2024 £ 12,053 12,053 2024 Number - 1 1 2 |
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Prior to the Union of the two congregations on March 1st 2024, St David’s Broomhouse employed a part-time Cleaner and a part-time Pastoral Assistant. The Cleaner continued to be employed until July 24 when the Broomhouse buildings were closed for regular use. Carrick Knowe had no direct employees before the Union. The new Congregation has recruited a part-time Church Administrator who started work in April 2024. Other salary costs in note 6 includes the cost of the organist. We also contribute towards the costs of a Children and Families Worker which is included in Children and Families costs (not on our payroll).
No employee had employee benefits in excess of £50,000 (2024 nil)
All Church of Scotland congregations contribute to the National Stipend Fund which bears the costs of all ministers' stipends and employer's contributions for national insurance, pension and housing and loan fund. Ministers' stipends are paid in accordance with the national stipend scale, which is related to years of service. For the year under review the minimum stipend was £32,433 and the maximum stipend (in the fifth and subsequent years) £39,856.
8. Trustee Remuneration and Related Party Transactions
Fiona Buchanan, an elder, received £1960.90 (2024 - £875) for playing the organ during the year. No trustee or person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the congregation during the year.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
9. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Cost At 1 January Additions Disposals At 31 December Accumulated Depreciation At 1 January Charge for year Eliminated on Disposals At 31 December Net Book Value At 31 December |
2025 2025 2025 Buildings Other Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2024 2024 2024 Buildings Other Total 610,000 - 610,000 - - - (610,000) - (610,000) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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10. Investments
| Market value at 1 January Additions at cost Disposals Unrealised gain / (loss) on investments Market value at 31 December Investments at cost The investments are carried at their fair value. The following investments are held: Church of Scotland Investors Trust Growth Units Church of Scotland Investors Trust Income Units |
2025 £ 254,831 - - 13,404 268,235 226,016 No. 18,734 12,234 |
2024 £ 243,304 - - 11,527 254,831 226,016 No. 18,734 12,234 |
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
| 11. Debtors Gift Aid Tax Refund Due Prepayments Other (detail where material) 12. Accruals Accrued Levy of property sale 13. Collections and fundraising for Third Parties Christian Aid Broomhouse Foodbank Bethany Care Van (Advent Appeal) Creditors |
2025 £ 2,480 2,480 2025 £ 1,740 - 1,740 2025 £ 1,147 - 1,707 2,854 |
2024 £ 385 - - 385 2024 £ 2,940 60,000 62,940 2024 £ 1,147 235 1,079 - 2,461 |
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14. Volunteers
In common with all congregations of the Church of Scotland the congregation benefits from the contribution made by volunteers who give their time and talents willingly for the benefit of the Church. The areas of congregational life which rely on the contribution of volunteers are many and varied and much of the activity would be unable to continue were it not for the commitment shown.
| 15. Analysis of Net Assets Among Funds Current financial year Fixed Assets Investments Current Assets Current Liabilities Net assets at 31 Dec 2025 Comparative financial year Fixed Assets Investments Current Assets Current Liabilities Net assets at 31 Dec 2024 |
General Designated Restricted Total £ £ £ £ - - 0 208,008 60,228 268,235 510,855 86,423 28,477 625,756 (1,740) - - (1,740) 509,115 294,431 88,705 892,252 General Designated Restricted Total £ £ £ £ - - - - 198,980 55,851 254,831 579,062 87,923 28,346 695,331 (62,940) - - (62,940) 516,122 286,903 84,197 887,222 |
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
| 16. Movements in Funds 2025 - current year Restricted funds Flower Fund Carer and Toddler 1st Thursday Kirk Session Benevolent Fund Children and Families Fund Special Purpose Fund Ministerial Assistance Baptismal Fund Organ Fund Holiday Club Fund Launchpad Fund Wednesday Project Prospects The Clark Bequest Broomhouse Centre Projects Memorial Garden Unrestricted funds C of S Deposit Fund Designated Fabric Fund Designated Guild Fund Designated Bequest Fund Designated Reserve Fund Designated Junior Fund General Fund Total funds 2025 |
Investment At 1 Jan. Income Expenditure Transfers gain/(loss) At 31 Dec. £ £ £ £ £ £ 253 1,091 (1,068) - - 277 1,323 334 (87) - - 1,570 1,465 906 (840) - - 1,531 72 - - - - 72 10,589 582 - 2,647 - 13,818 2,051 - - (2,051) - - 3,332 - - - - 3,332 1,299 - - (1,299) - - - - - - - - 1,070 - - (1,070) - - 278 - - (278) - - 126 - - - - 126 181 - - - - 181 61,758 1,263 - - 4,377 67,398 400 - - - - 400 - - - - - - 84,197 4,176 (1,994) (2,051) 4,377 88,705 - - - - - - 37,862 - - - - 37,862 4,874 6,099 (4,910) (1,000) 5,063 241,640 8,688 (10,376) - 9,027 248,979 2,298 - - - - 2,298 229 - - - - 229 516,122 219,134 (229,192) 3,051 - 509,115 803,025 233,921 (244,478) 2,051 9,027 803,547 887,222 238,097 (246,472) - 13,404 892,252 |
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Restricted funds
Flower Fund: This fund is used to pay for flowers which are arranged and displayed in church during worship services. Afterwards they are given in bunches to members and others who may appreciate them as a sign of our care and support.
Carer and Toddler: This is a group who meet on Monday mornings in the church hall. A nominal £1 is paid for each child and the fund is used to provide snacks and craft materials
First Thursday: This group meets monthly to enjoy musical and other entertainment followed by tea, coffee, cake and fellowship. Those who attend currently pay £2, and the fund is used to pay for entertainment and cover the cost of catering
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
Restricted funds (continued)
Kirk Session Benevolent Fund: Traditionally this was used in Carrick Knowe church to provide small amounts of financial support in cases where sensitivity and discretion was required. It has not been used for several years, and the amount of money remaining is small
Children and Families Fund: This fund is for youth work projects. Several smaller funds were combined under this purpose.
Special Purpose Fund: this was a fund used by St David’s Broomhouse for similar purposes to the Kirk Session Benevolent Fund mentioned above.
Ministerial Assistance: This was a St David’s Broomhouse fund used to pay for assistance to the minster. Baptismal Fund: Now combined into the Children and Families Fund.
Organ Fund: This was a St David’s Broomhouse fund set up to pay for any repairs required to the church organ. When the church was closed during 2024 the organ was relocated and the remaining money in the fund (£1273) was donated to the new owners of the organ
Holiday Club Fund/Launchpad fund: Were for youth work and are now combined into Children and Families Fund. Wednesday Project: This was a St David’s Broomhouse fund for an outreach project where community members could drop in for coffee and/ or soup on Wednesday lunchtimes
Prospects: This was for a group based in St David’s Broomhouse which used to provide ministry for adults with learning difficulties. It has not been active for several years.
The Clark Bequest: The fund was set up from a legacy received from the late Colonel Clark which has been passed from the Trustees appointed by St David's Morrison Street Congregation of Church of Scotland to those appointed by St David's Broomhouse Church Congregation of the Church of Scotland. The fund is administered by the Minister, Session Clerk and Treasurer, in accordance with the will of the late Colonel Clark. The will states that the income from investments "shall be applied to the purposes and for the benefit of the Congregation of St David's Church". The administrators have the right to spend either capital or income. Some of the fund has been invested. Broomhouse Centre Projects: Grants were received by St David’s Broomhouse in 2018 from the Broomhouse Centre to cover some events which took place in St David's premises e.g. the Community Choir/Food Training. Memorial Garden: This was a community-based initiative hosted by St David’s Broomhouse following the Covid pandemic. The fund was used for maintenance of the garden. The remaining balance of £1750 was donated in December 2024 to the charity Space @ The Broomhouse Hub so that they could take on the maintenance role.
Unrestricted & designated funds
Designated Fabric Fund: These are funds set aside for maintenance of church property including the Jubilee Hall and Manse
Designated Guild Fund: This fund holds money raised by the Guild from subscriptions and fundraising events to be used for special projects and to make contributions to the church’s General Fund
Designated Bequest Fund: This fund mainly consists of legacies generously left in wills to the two former congregations. The Trustees aim to use this money in ways that respect the donors’ values and priorities. Designated Reserve Fund: Money in this fund is aimed at providing items that will improve worship or enhance the church sanctuary
Designated Junior Church Fund: This fund is intended to be used in support of the Sunday Club
Transfers: The Guild made a transfer of £1,000 to church funds. During the year the special project fund of £2,051 was transferred to general funds. Various restricted funds were combined into the Children and Families Fund.
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Edinburgh: St David's Carrick Knowe Church of Scotland Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 December 2025
| 16. | Movements in Funds (continued) | Investment | ||||||
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| At 1 Jan. | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | gain/(loss) | At 31 | Dec. | ||
| 2024 - comparative year | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Restricted funds | ||||||||
| Flower Fund | 353 | 890 | (990) | - | - | 253 | ||
| Carer and Toddler | 1,096 | 280 | (53) | - | - | 1,323 | ||
| 1st Thursday | 1,610 | 99 | (244) | - | - | 1,465 | ||
| Kirk Session Benevolent Fund | 72 | - | - | - | - | 72 | ||
| Youth worker Fund | 10,027 | 562 | - | - | - | 10,589 | ||
| Special Purpose Fund | 1,949 | 102 | - | - | - | 2,051 | ||
| Ministerial Assistance | 3,332 | - | - | - | - | 3,332 | ||
| Baptismal Fund | 1,233 | 66 | - | - | - | 1,299 | ||
| Organ Fund | 1,241 | 32 | (1,273) | - | - | - | ||
| Holiday Club Fund | 1,016 | 54 | - | - | - | 1,070 | ||
| Launchpad Fund | 252 | 26 | - | - | - | 278 | ||
| Wednesday Project | 126 | - | - | - | - | 126 | ||
| Prospects | 181 | - | - | - | - | 181 | ||
| The Clark Bequest | 55,627 | 1,316 | - | - | 4,815 | 61,758 | ||
| Broomhouse Centre Projects | 400 | - | - | - | - | 400 | ||
| Memorial Garden | 1,750 | - | (1,750) | - | - | - | ||
| 80,265 | 3,427 | (4,310) | - | 4,815 | 84,197 | |||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||||||
| C of S Deposit Fund | (5,000) | - | - | 5,000 | - | - | ||
| Designated Fabric Fund | 37,711 | 151 | - | - | - | 37,862 | ||
| Designated Guild Fund | 3,599 | 5,029 | (2,804) | (950) | - | 4,874 | ||
| Designated Bequest Fund | 227,258 | 8,688 | (1,018) | - | 6,712 | 241,640 | ||
| Designated Reserve Fund | 2,298 | - | - | - | - | 2,298 | ||
| Designated Junior Fund | 229 | - | - | - | - | 229 | ||
| General Fund | 618,963 | 118,138 | (216,929) | (4,050) | - | 516,122 | ||
| 885,058 | 132,006 | (220,751) | - | 6,712 | 803,025 | |||
| Total funds 2024 |
965,323 | 135,433 | (225,061) | - | 11,527 | 887,222 |
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APPENDIX
FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF THE CONGREGATION BY THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL TRUSTEES
| CAPITAL ACCOUNT Credit Balances held at 31 December at cost Market Value of Balances at 31 December REVENUE ACCOUNT Credit Balance at 31 December TEMPORARY ACCOUNT Credit Balance at 31 December |
2025 £ 494585.58 495062.7 19670.58 0 |
2024 £ 52329.56 52743.61 4163.65 597015 |
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