OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS 2024 Congregation No. 171141 Charity No. SC007360
References and Adminlstratlon Infomiation Charity Name Overtown Parish Church of Scoljand Charity Regi8tration No. SC007360 Congregational Reference No. 171141 Contact Address Tru8taa8 Kirk Session (26 activo membern) Eldors transferred lo Emoriliis St2tiJs Principal Officg B•ar•r8 Ministor So88ion Clerk Church Treasurer Indgpondont Examln•r 8ankers
Trustees, Annual Report Trustees, Annual Report Year Ended 31 Docember 2024 Structure, Govemance and Management Governing Document Throughout the year Overtown Parish Church has operated under the Unitary Constitution which comprises the Kirk Session. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustses Members of the Kirk Session are Trustees. The Kirk Session members are the elders of the Church and are chosen from those members ofthe 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. Org#nlsatlonal Structuro The Kirk Session is moderated by the Minister and Currently meets on a bi-monthly basis. Minister and Kirk Session have the responsibility to oversee the Pastoral, Educational, Mission and Outreach interests of the Church. Under the Unitsry Consiitution the Kirk Session oversees the work of various Teams comprising Trustees and co-opted members. These teams meet on altemate months to fuffil the requirements of their remits. Worship, Pastoral, Mission, Youth, Media, Hospitalty and Fundraising, Finance and Property. The Treasurer (Finan Team Convener) is responsible for making and recording all payments to and from the General and Associated Funds, together with the preparation of the Annual Accounts. The Propety Convener is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Church, Hall and Manse, together with any development or improvement of the properties. An annual condition inspection of the Church, halls and manse must be carried out and reports prepared on all buildings for submission to the Kirk Session and Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale for attestation. ObJectlve8 and Actlvltles The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine, Refonned 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. The parish of Overtown extends to cover Ihe area surrounding Overtown (including the north side of Garrion Bridge), Waterloo and Gowkthrapple.
Services of Worship A wide range of worship experiences is offered. Weekly services are held at 11.00 a.m. on a Sunday. The formal dispensing of the Sacrament of Communion occurs four times a year. Special services are held in accordan with the principal Seasons of the Christian year.. these include an annual Christmas Gift Service in aid of a Charity, Christingle Service, Nativity, Christmas Watchnight se1, Christmas Morning Service, Maundy Thursday Communion and Good Friday servIs, an early morning Easter ServiGe wrth breakfast to follow. Easter Family Communion, PenteGost celebration and Harvest Thanksgiving In addition, services are tailored around the themes of Fair Trade, Christian Aid, All Saints Service for the bereaved and Remembrance Day, as well as our Annual Boys Brigade Awards Service and Thanksgiving Service for our Sunday Club members. Membership: During 2024. 1 adult baptism was administered; trrfo new members vRre admitted by Profession of Faith and seven by transference certrficate. The Sunday Club continues to rneet, albeit with smaller numbers and meets during the Sunday morning service. Lessons are delivered by a dedicated team of leaders featuring. songs, a Biblical story, activity sheets, prayer and crafts. The children join the congregation for the first part of the service then move through to the hall for their own activities. Blble Study is offered through study programmes throughout the year Crafty Church is h81d bi-monthly to catar for families of all ages. This was launched in September. 2022, as a fresh expressions initiative to replace Messy Church and has been successfully run by a ialented team of leaders. The programme is based on Bible storie5, songs, prayer. games and crafts with a snack meal to follow Prayer tlme is available on Wednesdays from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Pastoral: The Pastoral Team is responsible for visiting housebound members and augments the pastoral responsibilities of the Minister. In addition. our Flower Ministry continues to distribute flowers to the housebound due to the support of individual members. Mission: The church also continues to support the local Foodbank by donating food and making monetary donations and essential items. Over the past year the church. through the Mission Team, has continued to support the local High School's Little Shop of Happiness, an initiative to support vulnerable youngsters through the provision of food and other necessary items. An initial donation from our Legacy Funcl helped with its setting up and monthly cash donations continue to provide addilional support to this project in addition to donations of supplies. The Mission Team is also responsible for promoting Fairtrade and supporting Christian Aid. Liaison wrth our Missionary Partner in Malawi is maintsined regularly and we were delighted to host him for a visit to both our Primary and Secondary schools within the parish. Once again this year a Christmas gift was distributed to 250 people within the local community. Youth Actlvltle8: Our Boys Brigade and Sunday Club for children along with the Brownies continue to attract healthy membership. Adult Organisations: ASI adult Groups, i.e. The Guild, The Monday Craft Group, The Game Changers (afternoon activities to address Issues of health and well-being and isolation) and Line Dancing are all actively supported.
Fundraising and Hospitality Events: A variety of events are organised during the year and are driven by the focus on Health and Well- being. Successful events included a Concert, Sponsored Walk, Plant Sale, Summer Afternoon Tea, Harvest Supper and Christmas Afternoon Tea. All events are well supported by members of the wider community and the additional generosity of members and friends within the community in supporting the Fundraising events and the Community Lunch has been greatly appreciated. We are alsograteful to individual memberswho have supported the church by making card-craftchurches and greetings cards which were sold to members and friends, proceeds being donated to church funds. In addition members have continued to diligently make donations through our small wooden church collection boxes. Achievements and Perfomianco: The congregation and church organisations continue to uphold our Christian lrfe and witness. We remain at the heart of the community through the contribution of all organisations which have contributed to the wider life of the congregation and to maintainin9 our purpose and presence within the community. We have been greatly encouraged by the numbers (members and otherwise) who have also engaged with our Facebook posts. Chaplaincy to the two local schools, Clyde Valley High School and Orchard Primary School, has been well established. The minister has regular contact and conducts assemblies on a regular basis. This affords an opportunity for personal support and engagement with both pupils and staff. End of term services are held in the church with pupils taking an active part. Charltable Donation8: The congregation has continued to offer invaluable financial support to various charities over the course of the year as noted in the Statement of Accounts. Clothing, Fu•1 and Hardship Grants: The support given to families facing hardship through the distribution of Grants received from the Household Hardship Fund and also our own Outreach Fund has been widely acknowledged and appreciated by parents of pupils at both the local Primary and Secondary Schools. We appreciate the assistance of the Schools for their help in the distribution. Food Bank: Over the past year we have continued to support the local Food Bank with donations of food and funding. Community Lunche8: A talented team of volunteers provide a 2<ourse lunch on a Monday, followed by tealcoffee and biscuits for members of the church and community at a nominal charge. This has proved to be very popular and over the course of the year, the numbers have remained constant. Profits are donated to church funds and we are particularly grateful to the volunteers for their commitment and hard work and to attendees who have contributed to makin9 this 3uGh a Successful venture. Over the past year, Orchard Primary s Nursery Unit joined us on a Monday for lunch which provided the opportunity for the children to share time with adults. Th has been highly successful. Monday Bee Craft Group: members engage in various craft activities, e.g. crocheting, sewing, knitting, tapestry work, cross-stitch and making greetings cards. They have continued to support University Hospital Wishaw's Maternty Unit by knitting blankets and hats for babies. Various craft Items are produced forour church Autumn Fayre and the church is highly appreciative of their donation to church funds. The Guild: Members have had a full and varied programme of events during the year with various interesting speakers and demonstrations. The pantomime in November was a great success and enjoyed by all the community. Current membership is 24 and we continue to financially support our projecls and make a financial contribution to church funds.
The Line Dancing Group continues to be well supported with an increase in membership during the year. All contributions received throughout the year are donated to Church funds. Game Changors: continues to be well supported with a focus on Health and Well-being, bringing those who live on their own, or who may feel lonely or isolated. to join for a time of fun and fellowship through board games, films and craft activities. Through partnership with the Local Authority, we have been fortunate to obtain grant funding which has also allowed us to provide transport for a couple of days out. As in the previous year, members enjoyed fellowship over Christmas lunch. The group is open to members and those in the wider community. A core group of volunteers supports the work of this group_ Partnership has been established with the local Primary School with children from the nursery attending which provides the opportunity to engage wtth adults. They entertain with songs, have a story-time and finish with juice and biscuits while adults share fellowship over tealcoffée and biscuits. Boy8, Brlgade: 1st Overtown Boys. Brigade continues to be a thriving, vibrant BB Company attached to Overtown Parish Church. They pride themselves on being a Christian organisation for boys and young men in the community and currently have 52 boys registered between the three sections. The Anchor boys is for those who are in P1-P3, the Junior section for those beteen P4- P6 and the Company section for those between P7-S6.They meet in the Church halls on a Thursday and Friday evening offering various activities based on Christian principles that allow the boys to have fun and fellowship in a safe environment. The BB Company takes a very active part in the Ilfe of the Church have boys in uniform at Church on a Sunday morning as part of the welcoming team. They hosted the Wishaw and District Battalion Founders Day parade and service in Overtown Parish Church with one of the boys delivering the Tribute to the Founder. They also had a full parade on Remembrance Sunday with a Colour party and participated In the laying of wreaths at the War memorials in Waterloo and Overtown. They are very fortunate to have so many boys of such a high calibre throughout the three sections who contribute so much to the life of the BB Company. They ran a very successful summer camp to Derby where memories were made which will last a lrfetime. The boys have also taken part in many and varied competitions at both Battalion and a National level where they have been very SUC$SfUl. For example, the National senior 5-aside team have been Scottish champions two years In a row. At the end of this session they will celebrate 3 young men achieving the highest award in the BB, the Kings badge. There are also 6 young men in the first year of working towards their Kings badge. The Boys and Officers in the Boys, Brigade Company enjoy a very close relationship with the Minister, Kirk Session and congregation of the Church as they continue to strive to advance Christ's Kingdom among Boys and young men in our community. Acknowledgements: Sincere thanks is expressed to all who have contributed to the work of Overtown Parish Church and for their efforts to build healthy links within the community.. Elders and Team members, Organisation Leaders, and members of the congregation, in addrtion to the sterling work undertaken by the Office Bearers.
OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Flnancial Review The principal source of our income is from Members, offerings which show an overall modest increase of 4.40/0 on 2023 levels. We have 57 Gift Aid donors and 28 members who give by standing order. In addition, our Fundraising, Community Lunch and Organisations, events have continued to be well supported and contribute greatly to the surplus achieved for the year. There was an overall surplus for the year of £19336.08. Grants totalling £8841.36 were obtairEd during the year as folk)ws.' 1. £6160.00 from VANL to assist with the add081 costs involved in the expansion of the Gamechangers Project. 2. £2681.36 from the NLC Digital Challenge Fund to assist with the upgrading of our Audio Visual System and installation of Broadband to enable services to be streamed. The Giving to Grow {formerly Ministy & Mission) contribution dua by the congregation to Edinburgh was paid in full in 10 monthly instalments. Looking forward to 2025 it is anticipated that cosls wlll Increase substantialty as Giving to GTOW contribution, Electricity and Gas. staff wages and Insuran are known to be the subject cf increases. R•g•rv•g Pollcy At the year end the Church held cash funds totalling £160421.20 of whiGh £137783.10 wa8 held in Unrestricted Funds and £22638.10 in Restricted Funds. It is policy to hold a minimum of 3 months running costs as cash in the General Fund. The balance in the General Fund account of £26114.16 repiesents approximately 4 months reserve against normal running costs. Any major irnprovementslrefurbishment vA)rk would only be carried out if a contnbution by way of Grants could be secured. Statement of Tru8tee8' ReJponsibilitie8 The members of the Kirk Session must prepare financial statements. which give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation of the Iransactions of the Church during the Financial Year. The members of the Kirk Session are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which. on reqLJest. must reflecl the financial posilion of the Church al that tsme. This must be done lo ensure thatthe financlal Slatements comply wth the Charities and Trusiee Investment {Scotland) Act 2005, the Charilies Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Regulations Anent Congregational Finance approved by the General Assembly cf the Chuich of SGolland in 2007. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of Ihe Church and musl take reasonable steps for the prevention andlor detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustee8 and signed on their behalf Date: 11 February 2025
OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charity number: SC007360 Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Overtown Parish ChurGh l Teport on the a(Eounts of the charity for the year ended 31 Dernber 2024 which are sel Out on pages 1 to 14. Rgspects've responsibllltles oi truslees and examlner The charity s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Chanties Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charty Irustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10111 (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required undersection 44(1) (cl of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba81• of indep•nd•nt •xamin•r'8 Statem•nt My oxamination is carried out in accordance wrth Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounls preSentj Yiilh those reGords. It also inGludes Gonsideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the irustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be Tequired in an audit, and ¢ons8qU8nlly I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the aGcountS. Independent examln¢r'8 atatement In the course of my examination. no matter has come to my attention 1. Which gives me reasonable cause to bali8ve that in any material respect th8 requirements to keep aGGounting iecords in accordance with SeGtion 4411) (a) of the 2005 AGt and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. and 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 accounts to be reached. Dats
OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Totsl 2024 Totsl 2023 Note Racolpts Donations Legacies Activities for Generating Funds Bank & Deposit interest 56939.49 56939.49 5000.00 12228.98 6213.35 56141.17 5000.00 15034.65 3459.20 5000.00 12228.98 4894.81 1318.54 74063.28 6318.54 80381.82 79635.02 Hall Rentals Grants Olher receipts 2360.00 8841.36 10908.08 2360.00 8841.36 27.00 10935.08 1227.50 924.00 8694.37 Totsl Recelpts 96172.72 6345.54 102518.26 90480.89 Payments Cost of generating funds Charitable Activities Governance costs 233.60 82704.02 200.00 233.60 44.56 82748.58 200.00 222.00 85049.78 200.00 Total Payments 83137.62 44.56 83182.18 85471.78 Exce88 of Receipts over Paym•nts for the year before transfers 13035 10 6300.98 19336 08 5009.11 Translers 7411.92 (7411.92) Excess of Recelpts over Payments for the year 20447.02 1110.94 19336.08 5009.11
OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND STATEMENT OF BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Fund$ Fund8 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Note Bank and Deposit balancea Brought forward General Fund Other Designated Funds 38489.17 36489.17 56756.43 80846.91 23749.04 104595.95 79319.58 117336.08 23749.04 141085.12 136076.01 Movement in year Excess of ReiptS over Payrnent8 for Ihe year 20447.02 (1110.94) 19336.08 6009.11 Bank and Deplt balan¢•$ Carried forward General Fund Other Deslgnai8J Fun(Js 28114.16 26114.16 36489.17 111668.94 22638.10 134307.04 104595.95 137783.10 22638.10 160421.20 141085.12 A8•ets - Nono Liabiliti•• - Non• The accounts were approved by the Kirk Session on 11 February 2025 For and behalf of the Kirk 3es5ion
OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 1 Trustee Remuneration and Related Transactions £1798.37 was paid in respect of Council Tax for the year for the Manse and £629.90 was re-imbursed to the Minister in respect of telephone costs. No remuneration was paid to any Trustee during the year. During the year voluntary contributions received from Trustees amounted to £14025.91 excluding tax reclaimed under Git Aid. 2 Movomont• in Funds Asat 01Jan 2024 Asat 31-Dec 2024 Recelpts Payments Transfern Unr•strlcted Funds: General Fund Designated Funds.. Fabric Fund Kirk Session Gamechangers Contingency Fund The Guild Monday Bee Rosebuds 36489.17 87006.63 78220.63 (19161.01) 26114.16 541.63 980.16 28.31 569.94 300.00 1207.03 6272.93 5086.81 20000.00 103385.63 1108.31 229.20 82.02 73.13 2644.06 1457.94 4689.31 2576.53 414.00 78696.32 431.58 115.20 82.02 1899.80 300.00 117336.08 96172.72 83137.62 7411.92 137783.10 Restricted Funds: Flower Fund OPC Trust Fund 147.71 23601.33 27.00 6318.54 130.15 {7411.92) 22507.95 23749.04 6345.54 44.56 7411.92 22638.10 Total Funds 141085.12 102518.26 83182.18 160421.20 io
OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Purpose of Designated Funds: FabriG Fund.. For major fabric expenditure in future. Kirk Se88ion.' A small account to be used at the discretion of the Minister and Kirk Session in cases of need, or for worship gifts and resources. Game Changers: A group that meets weekly for socialisation through games and to address Health and Well-being issues, including isolation. Currently being expanded with the aid of a Grant from Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire. Contingency and General Purp08es Fund: The Trustees keep this fund with the Investors Trust Fund with the Church of Scotland and is held for any potential cash flow problems. In addition, any large donation or legacy is deposited here to cover more substantial repairs and improvements to our premises. Tho Guild: 18 affiliated to the Church of Scotland Guild. Monday Bee.. Small craft group set up to encourage Fellowship within the local community and to enhance Church funds. Rosebuds.. A weekly group for girls up to P3 to play games and make crafts. This group comes under the care of the Kirk Session. Purpos• of R•strleted Funds: Flower Fund.. This fund provides flowers for display during services of worship when no flowers are gifted by a member of the Congregation. OPC Trust Fund.. Interest on money invested by a member of the Congregation to be used, at the discretion of the Kirk Session, for outreach within our Parish. Other weekly organi8ation8: Llna Danclng Class.. This is now run by members of the Line Dancing Group with proceeds being donated to the Church. The Community Lunch is organised by the Hosprtality and Fundraising Team with all surplus funds donated to the Church. li
OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 3. Minister's Stipend 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 afe paid in accordance with the national stipend scale, which is related to years of service. For the year under review the minimum stipend vrfas £31642.00 and the maximum (in the 5th and subsequent years) was £38884.00. Unre8trlctad Restrlcted Fund8 Funds 2024 2024 Total 2024 Totsl 2023 4. Analy818 of Donatlon8 FWO Scheme Grft Aid Donations Tax Recovered on Gift Aid Open Plate Donations 11973.60 26595.34 9733.94 8436.61 200.00 11973.60 13310.00 26595.34 27783.47 9733.94 8864.65 8436.61 4383.05 200.00 1800.00 TOTAL 56939.49 56939.49 $6141.17 5. Actlvltlas Genaratlng Funds Monday Bee Line Dancing Fundraising events Community Lunch The Guild Gamechangers 300.00 1682.00 4874.98 4572.00 800.00 300.00 385.00 1682.00 1671.00 4874.98 4307.29 4572.00 5983.70 800.00 1600.00 1087.66 TOTAL 12228.98 12228.98 15034.65 6. Analysis of Other Income Life & Work Wider work collections Weddings and Funerals Cartridge recycling Sunday Tea and Coffee Designated Funds income 378.00 3233.99 1210.00 65.00 1749.81 4271.28 378.00 3233.99 2986.54 1210.00 650.00 65.00 1749.81 1708.42 27.00 42g8.28 3349.41 TOTAL 10908.08 27.00 1093S.08 8694.37 12
OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrostri¢t•d Ro6tri¢tsd Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 7. Analysis of Charitable activities Giving to Grow payments Presbytery Dues Minisler's Expenses LocumslRelief Organists Slaffing costs Council Tax Heat and Light Insurance PrinVStat.IPostage Outreach Cleaning Materials Llfe & Work Miscellaneous Wider Work Property Maintenance Designated funds TOTAL 35369.00 1166.00 629.90 620.00 11029.44 1798.37 5808.30 2817.67 226.12 9112.88 287.24 357.00 1716.79 3277.99 3570.33 4916.99 82704.02 35369.00 33547.00 1166.00 1157.70 629.90 651.19 620.00 720.00 11029.44 9064.92 1798.37 1753.95 5808.30 3534.43 2817.67 2695.g6 226.12 216.04 9112.88 8169.86 287.24 206.70 357.00 245.00 1716.79 1217.67 3277.99 3072.54 3570.33 15164.44 44.56 4961.55 3632.38 44.56 82748.58 85049.78 8. Collections and donations to third Parties 2024 2023 Christian Aid Wishaw Foodbank Erskine HospitallPoppy Scotland Mary's Meals SSPCA (Raffle by Line Dancing Group) Salvation Army Water Aid Christian Aid- Syrian Earthquake Appeal Ronald MacDonald House Shelter Stanmore House School (Capability Swtland) RNLI St Andrew's Hospice World Day of Prayer UNICEF Barnardo's Guide Dogs for the Blind Scolland's Charity Air Ambulance 530.10 145.50 439.89 150.00 116.00 358.40 557.00 94.00 312.57 115.00 150 00 310.45 221.51 160.20 521.40 178.00 343.50 282.20 297.30 523.00 285.31 261.20 3277.99 3072.54 13
APPENDIX FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF THE CONGREGATION BY THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL TRUSTEES 2024 2023 CAPITAL ACCOUNT Credit Balances held at 31 December 2024 at cost NIL NIL Market Value of Balances at 31 Dernber 2024 NIL NIL REVENUE ACCOUNT Credit Balance at 31 December 2024 NIL NIL EMPORARY ACCOUNT Credit Balance at 31 December 2024 NIL NIL 14