Blantyre St Andrew's Parish
Church of Scotland
Annual Report and Accounts
For year ending 31st December 2024
Charity Number: SC005955
Congregation Number: 171079
"Come,
follow me,

Introduction
The trustees present the annual report and accounts for Blantyre StAndre￿5 Parish Church Df Scotland lor the year ended
31st December 2024.
RÉferÈn¢e and Administrative Inlormatlon
Charity Name:
Charity Re8iStrarion Number..
Blantyre St Andrew's Parish Church of Scotland
SC005955
Congre8ation Reference No..
171079
Contact Address".
Website-
WWW.sianorewsblantyre.com
Trustoes
The n)embersotthe Kirk Session, listed below, form thts
Prlnclpal Office Bearers
Minister..
Church Tre)5urer'.
Session Cle¥k=
Independent Exarniner
Baiikers
Royal Bank of Scotland
Cht7rteredAccoufiront
Ken Tait & Co.
158A Fenwi¢k Road
I Campbell Lane
Hamilton
Giffnock
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ML3 6D

Structure, Govemance and Management
Governing Document
Blantyre St Andrev/s Parish Church of Scotland is a registered charity number SC005955, administered
in accordance with the tcrms of the Deed of Constitution (Unitary Form), and subject to the Acts and
Regulations of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Members of the Kirk Session are thc 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 Df the Kirk 5es5ion, is elected by the congregation and
inducted by Presbytery- our minister,
was inducted by the Presbytery of
th
Hamilton on 25 April 2017.
Organisational Structure
The Kirk Session is moderated by the Minister. It normally meets ten times a year and has overall
responsibility for all matters within the church, temporal and spiritlJ31.
The work of the Kirk Session is delegated to Action Groups comprising elders and rnembers of
the congregation. The remits of each Achon Group are agreed by the Kirk Session. These comprise the
Membership, Money* Communications and Material Action Groups.
Objectives and Artivities
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 Kingdorn throughout the world. As a national
Ch¥Jrch, it acknowledges a distinctive call and duty to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in every
parlsh of Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with other Churches in various
ecumenical bodies in Scotland and beyond.
Purpose Staternent
The following Purpose Statement was adopted by the Kirk Se5510n in 2018.
Our aim ¢7t St Andrew's is to be o church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ 15 Lord,. we seek to ochieve
this through our welcome. our worship and our witness.
As o church we endeovour tD moke sure that all ore made welcome in the n(Jme of Christ.
As u church we exist to worship God through mpeting togetherfor corpDrute worship
As u church we are colled to be solt und light, to make (7 positive difference in the world.
Blantyre St Andre￿S Parish Church of Scotland is a church primaiily concerned with pcople. The church is
the sum of its membership, and each person brings to the activity of the church their own gifts and talents
that are encouraged and equipped to flourish through the fellowship of the church.
Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin thot so eosily entongles ond let us run
with perseverance the ruce morked out foi us. Let us fvx our eyes on Jcsus, the uuthor
ond perfecter of ourfoith... .Hebrews 12 vs 1-2

Worship
Worship is the primary purpose of Blantyre: St Andrew's Church of kotland, and 15 central to our
Ministry, so it Was a great relief for us to enjoy another full year when we could have regular weekly
worship after the previou5 Covid-disrupted years with all the associated restrictions that had to be
applied atthat time.
At the end of 2023, the Kirk Sessions of both St Andrew's and Livingstone Memorial agreed that we
should move to united services every Sunday with the location alternating between the two locations on
a monthly basis. This arrangement meant that Murdo had to conduct only one service each Sunday, and
the size of the congregation was increased.
Holy Communion was celebrated by the two congregations in March, June and September but with the
restrictions introduced during Covid over how the Elements could be prepared and distributed remaining
in place, since there were still instances of Covid being experienced in the community. In De￿rnber.
Communion was ￿lebrated in Livingstone Memorial building, but with a113 B13ntyre churches
worshipping together on that occasion, and the Elements being distributed in traditional fashion by
Elders from all 3 Kirk Sessions.
Holy Week services took place in a different format involving all 5 congregations in the Blantyrel
Hamilton cluster. The service on Monday evening was hosted by Gilmour & Whitehill. Tuesd3y by
Hillhouse, Wedne5dèy by Livingstone Memorial, Maundy Thursday by Blantyre Old and Good Friday by St
Andrevf s with the clergy from all S churches sharing the worship In pairs each night.
Remembrance Sunday was observed at Livingstone Memorial with the uniformed organisations of both
congregations once again able to participate in the service.
The normal progr3mme of Advent services took place at 5t Andrew's with a Nativity tableau by members
of the Sunday Fundav Club and Explorers taking place on 22nd December which was much appreciated
by tho congregation.
All of these services were live-strea￿ed and recorded, thereby giving an opportunity foi Murdo's
ministry to be shared on a much broader geographical basis than could be achieved by on-site
attendance. and the feedback comments conlirmed that this was greatly appreciated by those who were
able to access these services.
Our grateful thanks are once again due to
for all his efforts Eo ensure rhat our services are Bible-
focussed, educational and meaningful,. this is particularly appreciated given that during the year
was appointed by Forth Valley and Clydesdale Presbvtery to the role of Interim Moderator at New
Wellwynd Church in Airdrie, thereby adding to his already heavy workload with Living5tone Memorial
and ourselves.
School Chaplaincy
Our strong school's ch3plaincy at both Auchinr21th Primary School and Calderside Academy continued
through the year, and Auchinraith PS was able to hold their Easter, annual prize-giving and Christmas
services at St Andrew's-_ occasions when the building wa5 packed to capacity with the children and their
families, and we are delighted that our strong relationship with thern has continued in this way.
Similarly, contact with C31dersido Academy has been restored, but the previous Cosy Café lunchtime
arrangements hosted by all the local churches in turn has not restarted and is unlikely to do so, given the
major restructuring that is currently taking place within the Church of Scotland.

Young People
Children and young people are
an integral and valued part of
the church community at
Blantyre St Andrew's Parish
Church. Young people zre not
thought of as "the church of
the future" but as part of the
life of the church today.
Providing opportunities for
young people to integrate
within the church community
and to explore their own
spirituality appropriately is
recognised as important for the
health of the congregation.
A Sunday Creche is available for children up to three years old during morning worship, should
families wish to use this facility. This is orEanised and run bychurch members and young parents.
The Sunday Funday Club, for children aged 3 to P7 meets in the Nazarene Hall at the same time as
morning worship.
In 2024, our members attended regularly, and we were delighted to welcome members of LMC
'Explorers" who joi ned us occasiona Ily. They all partlclpated fully in our programme of Bible
stories, games, singing and crafts. At the beginning of the year, we read a few of the Psalms which
helped us appreciate God as Creator, Protector, Helper and Friend. After the Easter services and
celebrations, passège5 from Matthew's Gospel taught us that everyone is accepted by Jesus and.
as our song Says, "Anyone can come to God., Stories of Jesus from John's Gospel confirmed for us
that Jesus loves us, knows and meets our needs, and promises us eternal life.
At Christmas time, both groups together presented a Nativity Play which was entertaining and
colourful, and enjoyed bythe participants and congregation alike.
We have appreciated and enjoyed being in Church and participating at the beginning of the
services on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. at both St Andrew's and Livingstone
Memorial Church.
Our thanks goto all in the congregation who support and encourage us.

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6 Blantyre Guides
Weekly attendance at the Guides has remained strong throughout 2024. with average numbers in
excess of 25 Guides on a Monday evening.
Activities have been varied, with a guided
Bat Walk at Chatelherault, sausage sizzle,
visit to the Vue cinema to see Mo3na 2. an
of course our annual Guide Camp to
Catterburn.
The Guide5 have also attended both the
Thinking Day Service in February, and the
Rernembrance Service in November.
In among these larger activities the Guides
have also managed to find time to gain a
number of badges- they spent a term
achieving the Galloway & southern Ayrshire Biosphere award, complete
County Catterburn Challenge and the International Woman's Day badge.
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The Guides have shown teamwork, resilience, a willingness to try new things but most
import?ntly they have a lot of fun at their weekly meetings.
Also Congratulations to 2 of our Leader5 who received
long service awards this year.
gained 20 years
and
gained 5 years service as guide leaders at
6th Blantyre.
Tliank you to the leaders, young leaders, parents and
the Church for their ongoing support of the Guide5. It
is very much appreciated by the Unit.

Fellowship and Friendship
Blantyre St Andrew's Parish Church of Scotland is strongly comrnitted to seeing the flourishing of
fellowship and friendship within its membership and community. There are many opportunities for
fellowship during the year, from one off events to regular opportunlttes for fellowship such as the
refreshmenttime following morning worship and the Tuesday Tea Room.
The Tea Room
Since opening on Tuesday 23rd January 2024, the Tearoom ha5 seen its busiest year ever.
The Annual Fundraiser on Ilth June raised the amazing Sum of £640. We were
able to double this amount from our fund5, $0 a cheque for £1,280 was sent to
Cancer Research. A very grateful letter of thanks was received from them.
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Unfortunately,
and the ladies from her Tripudio Group no longer come
lo the Tearoom, as
lost her connection to the Haven, and several of the
ladies also had travel difficulties.
We were also saddened in June by the death of Grace Yuill; Grace was indeed 3 "character" and
for over 20 years was part of the Tearoom team, entertaining us with her stories and looking after
the bric-a-brac table. We all rniss Grace I
In Novernber, a review of our funds showed that we were abl
to make another donation to charity of £1,500 and
from St Andrew's Hospice visited the Tearoom on
5LlI Nuvgiiiber and was delighted to accept our cheque.
Three other donations were made by the Tearoom -_ two to
local charities, and one to
5t Andrew's Church.
This can only be made possible by our "Dream Team" (a quote
on a Christmas card from one of our customers), and our
brilliant ba kers and loyal customers.
You can be assured of a very warm welcome on 3 Tuesday
morning- we would be delighted to see you!
& the Tearoom Helpers.
Sunday Morning Tea & Coffee
It wouldn't be p055ible to have a pleasant catch up after Church if it wasn't
for the ladies and gentlemen who assist with the tea and coffee. We are
grateful for their help and for the donations of biscuits, milk, Sugar etc. IYS
not Such an onerous task now that it is every second month but all
volunteers are welcome. Please se
or
for infoimation.

Ladies Group
The Ladies Group meèts fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons in the Church Hall. All ladies are welcome
to attend, and we are delighted to have intrOdU￿d some new members in 2024. There is still room for
many morelll
We enjoyed an interesting and varied programme starting with our Burns, Celebrations in January. Our
activities included Tai-chi, Beetle Drive and Christmas Craft. Our speakers entertained and enlightened us
about interesting people and places, and we were inspired by volunteers from the charities "sense
Scotland" and "smiles" We were able to donate to these charities and, as most speakers make no charge,
give to them to make a donation to a charity of their choice.
We decided, once again, to support the Smiles Foundation charity in their challenge to lill a container
lorry with supplies necessary for iheir work in Romania. Our members, with help from members of other
local churches, filled two car-loads to capacity with essentr.al items.
fAe Smiles
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Membership Action Group
As part of our remit to provide fellowship for members of the congregation, the Group hosted a Christian
Aid lunch in early June. This was very busy Wlth members of St Andrew'5 being joined by members of
Livingsrone Memorial Church who together raised the sum of £602 for the work of Christian Aid.
Everyone enjoyed a delicious and hearty lunch and the fellowship of meeting and lunching together.
Regrettably, our annual coach trip had to be amended this year due to a lack of numbers to fill a coach
ourselves, but we were able to book 30 seats on a Caledonian Coach Toui to 5t Andrew'5 and An5truther
in September. Alas, when we reached St Andrews a Haar shrouded the town, but this didn't dampen our
spirits and we all enjoyed 3 welcome cream tea there, while still having time for a short stroll to shops or
along the beach front. We then travellèd on to Anstruthpr which ironically was bathed in beautiful
sunshine, and where folks cauld ch005e to have their fish and chips on the pavement restaurants or
inside. Everyone had a great tirne with plenty of chatter on the coach, and bags of purchases lo carry
home.
In December, we welcomed Shoo8alie Road Productions with
tlieir version of the pantomime "Scrooge" This was well-attended
with a good number of children who thoroughly enjoyed their
"goodie-bags". The two students who performed did their best
with the few props they had brought along, and everyone tucked
into Christrnas pies and shortbread at the interval. WÈ look
forward to continued support from members at any future events
in 2025.

Crochet Geeks
The group meets regularly on the first and third Thursday of the month.
The focus of the group is fellowship and everyone is welcome for a chat and a cuppa. We
also work on craft projects for the community and the church.
The vase of crochet flowers created by the group, in the church vestibule is changed
regularly depending on the sea50n. The group created a lovely crochet Christma5 tree
which was displayed on the church building during the festive season.
The members have also been active in assisting a local nursery by crocheting doll pram
blankets for the children to use in play and a purple elephant to highlight The Care
Inspectorate Guidelines.
Post box toppers for Easter, Remembrance and Christmas were displayed on the post
box outside Asda.
The group received an email from "Barr5" congratulating them and wishing them a phenomenal
Christmas as a nod to the advert was included on the Christmas topper- The Snowman was carrying a
can of Irn Bru.
A crochet cake topper was created for a post box at High
Blantyre Cross to SL¢pport Bonnie Blantyre with the Britain
Bloom competition. The group also donated to their
Christmas appeal for toys and selection box appeal.
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All these projects have been enjoyed by the community and were shared on numerous social media
pages.
Please join us at St Andrews church where you can enjoy fellowship and a cuppa while enjoying
crocheting. knitting of just chatknng. All welcome.
Building a Community Resource
Many groups use our premises during the week, thereby benelitting the wider community, and not
simply restricted to church organisations.
These organisations include 6th Blantyre Guides, 3rd Blantyre Brownie5 and Rainbows, Tai Chi, Trinity
Dance Academy, Yoga, Loyal Orange Lodges, Tripudio, Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra, Tae Kwan-do,
Happenin Dance Group.
The Mother and Toddlers Group established in 2022 now uses our Nazarene Hall two mornings per
week. In addition the Foodbank use the Hall two days each week as the local store and distribution
centre for the town.
Overall, the foorfall each week is in excess of 350 from these various organisations.
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foodbahk
Hamilton District
Q Foodbank
T¢ffj&therwithTfu8sell
10.448 emergency food supplies were provided to local people in crisis by Hamilton District Foodbank
during 202312024, of this number 4,279 went to children compared to 10.332 during 2022123, of this
number 3,890 went to Children.
May we take this opportunity to thank St Andrew's Parish Church for the use of their hall and for their
continued support.
A little about the foodbank.
Our warehouse team meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and some evenings as
and when required, 13-15 Cadzow Street, Hamilton.
We have a distribution centre at the Nazarene Hall in Blantyre on a Tuesday & Thursday from 11 am till
2 pm, we set up about 10 am in readiness to open at 11 am.
Our Hamilton distribution centre at 24 Quarry Street is open on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
from 11 am till 2 pm.
The Salvation Army distribute food on a Monday from 11 am till 2 pm.
Clients are referred to us through one of our Referral Agencies ie- Money Matters. CAB, Social Work,
Homeless Units etc. etc.
We have customer donation 5hoppinE trolleys located in Asda Hamilton & Blantyre, Co-op Mill Road.
Lidl Hamilton, Morrison's, Sainsbury's and Pets at Home, our volunteer drivers pick up the donations
from various donors, donors drop donations into the foodbank, all donations are weighed in, date
checked, sorted and stored.
We go to events to promote the foodbank, give talks at schools, churches, guides, etc. These same
groups visit the foodbank for a wee tour to see how it all works.
We have a Facebook page, please like and share with your family and friends.
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Resourcing the National Church
The Session Clerk,
contr.nues as a Balancing Elder appointed annually by Forth Valley and
Clydesdale Presbytery which now comprises 118 congregations. The leadership and management of the
Presbytery was changed during the year to create a new Committee structure with a Business Committee
established to oversee the work of 7 other committce5 - Congrogational Support, Mission Development,
Nominations, Planning & Implementailon, Resourcing Mission, Training and Complaints. As part of that
restructuring,
was appointed asvice Convenor of the Nominations Cornmittee.
Achlevements and Performance
Leadershlp
Since our livkage with Livingstone Memorial congregation and particularly durin8 Murdo's ministry, there
has been a concerted effort to move to united services, and this was achieved in 2024 with all of our
services now taking place on a united basis with the venues alternating monthly. With the forthcoming
union of all three Blantyre chiirches in prospect, we have been trying to see if Blantyre Old can be
brought into this format, possibly on a monthly basis. In 2024, the December Communion hosted by
Living5tone Mernorial was conducted with both
Ilocum at Blantyre Old) and
involved in the service.
The Kirk Session held 10 meetings during the year, the biggest issue being the massive restructuring
taking place within the Church of Scotland in general, and within Forth Vèlley & Clydesdale Presbytery
where the number of ministries will be reduced to 59.5 when rhe Presbytery Plan as agreed in 2024 is
fully implemented. This will have a significant impact given that there are currently 118 congregations. It
is envisaged that the number of buildings will be reduced by one third. reflecting reduced membersb.ip
nd attendances throughout the church both locally and nationally. In Blantyre, the Presbytery Plan
prescribes the Union of all three con8iegations, with the retention of Blantyre Old and St Andrew'5
buildings, and the closure of Livingstone Memorial, but this is stsll the subject of an ongoing review
between Presbytery and the National Church.
Property
Our bulldings remain in goDd condition, but some repalrs were required during the year lo maintain them
in a wind, watertight and secure condition.
The principal repairs were to the roof of the Church Centre and the refurbishing of the H311 floor to
pievent it from being a tripping hazard. New flue5 had to be fitted to the Church boilers and a new
controller of the Nazarene heatr.ng system. New motors had to be h'tted to the shutter doors of both ihe
Church and Nazarene Hall, these being required after they both failed leaving security Issues to be
addressed as a matter of urgency.
At the manse, new doors had toi be fitted to the garage- again for security reasons, and the shower tray
replaced in the bathroom, together with other minor repairs.
Statlstics
At the be8inning of 2024, Blantyre- St Andrew's had 142 members on the Communicant Roll. During the
vear, 6 members were removed due to death and I by tiansfei certilicate while 2 joined by Profession of
Faith and 2 by Transfer Cerknficate bringing our year-end total to 139. During the year, there was one
infant baptism and 10 funerals were conducted.
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Financial Review
Income
In 2024, the total income from the congregation's own giving increased marginally, reversing the
downward trend experienced in the Covid period, this despite the slight reduction in membership
and reduced attendances at Sunday worship.
Members are regularly updated on the Church finances and the Money Action Group takes every
opportunity to highlight the benefits of gift-aided giving. In 2024, our tax refund from Gift Aid
realised £6,918, again a marginal increase over the 2023 figure.
Overall, we realised a surplus of £6,764 on regular income over expenditure, although this figure
may not be too clear from the published accounts.
Risk Management
The Trustees fully appreciate that we are overly reliant on income from external sources such as
Hall rentals and had originally agreed in 2020 that a Stewardship initiative should take place;
Covid restrictions then prevented such an event and now the changes to our local church
structures have caused this stewardship initiative to be deferred still further, since our current
reserves are significantly more than sufficient for our local purposes until these changes have
been clarified and implemented.
Expenditure
In line with the National Church policy on Giving to Grow allocations, our contribution in 2024
increased by 5.80/0 and amounted to £26,816; this figure does not cover the full stipend and
allocated costs of a Minister, but when our allocation is combined with that of Livingstone
Memorial, our joint total for the year was £56,848 ensuring that we remain nett contributors to
the National Fund. These payments are made in monthly instalments by Direct Debit to the
Church of Scotland in Edinburgh, and this process will continue in 2025.
This Giving to Grow payment made to the National Church is by far our largest outgoing
each year. the allocation being calculated at 60.kn of our assessable income. The
payment made to central funds goes toward5 Ministerial staffing costs and to support
other mission, education and legal work carried out by the National Church across the
country and world-wide.
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ResenEsPolicy
It is the Trustees policy to hold reserves of approximately 6 months expenditure including designated
funds. At the end of the year the Church held unrestricted funds equivalent to c16 months
expenditure, which is significa ntly in excess of our target since no major property expenditure could be
incurred due to restrictions imposed by Presbytery which limited such expenditures to ensuring that
our buildings could be maintained in a wind, watertight and Secure condition. These restrictions were
partially lifted in late 2024 to limit expenditure to £20,000 for buildings to be retained under the
Presbytery Plan and £10,000 for those buildings which are still subject to review.
St*ement of Trustees, Rq)onsibilities
The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the tinanci31
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel.
The law applicable to charitie5 in Scotland requires the trustees to prepare fi'nancial statements
for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and
of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing
these financial statements, the trustees are requ ired to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, Subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial 5tatements,' and
prepare the fi'nancial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the fi'nancial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the
Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended). The trustees are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the chzrity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf,
Session Clerk.
26th February 2025
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Blantyre St Andrew's Parish Church of ScotlaNI SC005955
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Blantyre
st Andrew's Parish Church of Scotland
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out
on pages 16-21.
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 Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts
(Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity's 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 state, on the ba515 of my examination as required under section 44(1) (c) of the
Act, 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) Regulatlons 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 seeking explanations
from you as 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 whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view,.
IndetEndent examiner'5 Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirernents-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation
4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as 3rnend￿), 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
To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
CharteredAccountant
Ken Tait & Co.
I Campbdl Lane,
Hamilton
ML3 6DB
3rd March 2025
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Receipts & Payment5 Accounts
Year ended
31 December 2024
Recei
ts&Pa
ments Accounts
Year Ended 31st December
2024
Note
General
Funds
Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
2023
Recei
Donations and Legacies
Activities for Generab'ng Funds
Bank & Deposit Interest
other
36017
212
1099
514
37842
4902
40919
212
1099
514
42744
40045
338
934
1958
38642
4902
Rental of Premises
Rental from LMC Manse
Donation from Unifomed Organisations
WeddingslFunerals
18305
3504
200
270
18305
3504
200
270
18495
3504
200
230
Grant Income (Wami Space from South Lanarkshire Council
Total Recei
ts
60121
1000
66704
4902
65023
Pa
ments
Cost of Generating Funds
Charitable Activities
Church Organisalions
Govemance Costs
Total Pa
ments
152
54405
152
61717
3533
300
65702
152
51042
3624
300
55118
7312
3533
300
54857
7312
3533
Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year
before transfers
Transfers from congregational organisalions
Excess of Receipts over Payments
Twnsfers from Congregational Fund lo Fab-
ric Fund
Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year
after transfers
5264
1500
6764
-7312
1369
-1500
-131
-679
11586
-7312
-679
11586
-6764
6764
-548
-131
79
11586
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Statement of Balances
at 31 December 2024
Statement of Balances
At 31 Dec8mb&r 2024
Ggngral
Funds
De6ignatod Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Note
Bank & De
oslt Balances
Bank & Deposit balances
brought forward
80992
2730
83722
72136
Movement in year
Excess of Receipts over Payments
-548
-131
-679
11586
Bank & deposit balances
carried forward
80992
-548
2599
83043
83722
Investments at Mark¢t Value
35090
35090
32065
Assets
Gift Aid R8coivablg
1000
iooo
101X)
Liabilities
1400
1400
1300
The accounts were approved by the Kirk Session on 26th February 2024
For and behalf ol the Kirk S&8$ion
Session Clerk
Treasurer
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Blantyre St Andrew's Parish Church of Scotland Accounting Policies
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 aCCOLsnt5, are set out below.
Basis of Preparation
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and under the historical
cost convention, modified to reflect the inclusion of investments at market value, and in accordance with the Chari-
ties and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005, The Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Regulations 2006. the Regulations
anent Congregational Finance approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2007 and the State-
ment of Recommended Practice: Actounting and Reporting by Charities120051.
Funds
Funds are classified as either restrirted funds or unrestricted funds, delined 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-
Endowment funds are funds which have been given on the condition that the original capital sum is not reduced, but
the income there from is used for the purpose defined in accordance with the 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
desiEnated as a separate fund. This designation has an administrative purpose only and does not legally restrict the
trustees, discretion to apply the fund.
Incoming Resources
All donations and gifts are included within incoming resources under either unrestricted or restricted funds ac-
cording to the terms under which the donation is made and when the amount can be quantified with reasonable cer-
tainty. Donations and gifts in kind are brought into the accounts at their market value to the charity.
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 gain5 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.
Taxation
Blantyre St Andrew's Parish Church of Scotland is recognised as a charity for the purpose5 of applicable taxation
legislation and is therefore not sijbject to taxation on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for VAT
and resources expended therefore include irrecoverable input VAT.
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Notes forrning part of the financial statements
forthe year ended 31st December 2024
1 Trustee Remuneration and Related Party TransaGtions
During t￿e year Mro IIUSlees received reimbursement of expenses incurred lot211iro £3112
vtho Isthe Minister £2912 lin¢luding travel and phone expenses.
In addilicii Council Tax of £1186 was paid for the Mansè in 2024
who is a mer)bei ol the Kirk Session re￿iVed £200 for providing her *rvices as
Treasurei during the year
2 Movement in Funds
Al 1st January Receipts Payments Transfers Al 31si December
2024
2024
Unrestrictod Funds
Designated Fabric Fund
General Fund
80065
389
7312
54857
6764
-5264
79517
389
60121
General Fund (Warm Space Gran1}
538
80992
538
80444
80121
62169
1500
Restricted Funds
Tea Room
Sunday Funday Club
Ladie5 Group
2253
147
330
2730
4284
166
452
4902
2950
135
448
3533
-1500
2087
178
334
2599
-1500
Endowment Funds
Total Funds
83722
65023
65702
83043
e of Desi
naled
Restricted Funds
Fabric Fund.. This is a fund for fabric expenditurÈ for Church Property
Ladies Group.. This fund is used lo run the Ladies Group
Sunday Funday Club.'This fund is used for the Sunday Funday Club
Tea Room.. This is a fund lo allow the running ol the Tea Room
G8n&ral
Fundg
2024
Dosignatgd
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
2024
Totsl
2023
3. Analysls of Donatlon5
WFO Scheme (non Gift Aid)
Gift Aid Donabons
Tax recovered on Gift Aid
Ordinary Offerings (Open Platel
Church Organisations
6901
20018
6918
2180
6901
20018
6918
2180
4902
40919
7487
19065
6759
2101
4633
40045
4￿)2
4902
36017

General
Funds
2024
Designated
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
4. Analysis of Payments
Cost of Generating Funds
Investment Manageis, Fees
Offering Envelopes
152
152
152
152
152
152
Charitable aetivitifjs
Giving To Grow
Presbytery Dues
Minislerfs Expenses
Manse Telephone
Pulpit Supply
Other Staffing Costs
Fabric Repairs & Maintenance
Council Tax
Heat & Light
Insuran
Church 0rganisab.ons
Church offi￿ Telephone & Internet
Printing Stationery & Posla9e
Office Equipment
Warm Space Expenditure
Other Expenses
26816
814
932
794
235
3000
4444
1186
9998
2581
26816
814
932
794
235
3000
11756
1186
9998
2581
3533
8S2
2086
24712
731
619
892
348
2700
4481
1156
8301
2508
3624
872
1804
7312
3533
852
2086
462
1456
54666
667
54405
867
65250
7312
3533
Goverance Costs
Independent Examine¢s Fees
300
300
300
Othor Payments
Purchase of Assets
Purchase of Investments
54857
7312
3533
65702
51494
Ministers Stipend
The Church of Scotland Congregations contribute to the National Stipend Fund which bears the costs of all
ministers. stipends and employerfs contributions for national insurance, pension and housing and loan fund.
Ministers, stipends are paid in accordance with the national stipend scale, which is related lo years service.
For the year under review the minimum stipend was £31642 and the maximum stipend lin the fifth and subsequent
years) £38884
2024
2023
6. Collection for Third Parties
Erskine Hospital
Christian Aid
The Haven
Hamilton District Foodbank
602
250
120
150
722
400
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APPENDIX
FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF THE CONGREGATION
BY THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL TRUSTEES
2024
2023
Revenue Account
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Blantyre St Andrew's Parish
Church of Scotland
Church Street, Blantyre,
Glasgow G72 ONY
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