OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
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Congregation No. — 171141 Charity No. — SC007360
References and Administration Information
| Charity Name | Overtown Parish Church ofScotland |
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| Charity Registration No. | SC007360 |
| Congregational Reference No. | 171141 |
| ContactAddress | John H Anderson, CA |
| 20LiathAvenue,Motherwell,ML12QU |
Trustees
Kirk Session (24 active members)
Jack Anderson, John Anderson, Pauline Anderson, Ann Birrell, Phyllis Brooks, Jean Brown, John Brown, Margaret Buttery, Sandra Caddow, Anne Clark, Catherine Dickson, Tom Dudgeon, Jean Giggie, Cheryl Hughes, Robert Hughes, John Lindsay, Gregor Mackie, Jessie Mackie, Linda McNeil, Elaine Ralston, Gillian Stara, Elizabeth Stewart, Gwen Syme and Lorna Wilson.
Elders transferred to Emeritus Status
Marion Cathcart, Rena Graham, Colin Hyslop, Malcolm Mackie, Sandy Morrison, Nancy Pollock and Robin Russell
Principal Office Bearers
|Minister|Rev Lorna
| MacDougall, MA, BD.|
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||Overtown Manse, 146 Main Street, Overtown,|
||ML2 0QP|
|Session Clerk|Catherine Dickson|
||32 Gillburn Street, Overtown,|
||ML2 0QL|
|Church Treasurer|John H Anderson, CA|
||20 Liath Avenue, Motherwell,|
||ML1 2QU|
|Independent Examiner|ThomasW Donaldson,|
||46 Etive Street, Wishaw,|
||ML2 ONT|
|Bankers|Bank of Scotland|
||27/29 Main St., Wishaw,|
||ML27AF|
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Structure, Governance 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 Trustees
Membersofthe Kirk Session are the 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.
Organisational Structure
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 Unitary Constitution the Kirk Session oversees the work of various Teams comprising Trustees and co-opted members. These teams meet on alternate months to fulfil the requirements of their remits: Worship, Pastoral, Mission, Youth, Media, Fundraising and Hospitality, Finance and Property.
The Treasurer (Finance 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 Property 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.
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. The parish of Overtown extends to cover the area surrounding Overtown (including the north side of Garrion Bridge), Waterloo and Gowkthrapple.
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Services of Worship
A wide range of worship experiences is offered. Weekly services are held at 11.00 a.m. ona Sunday. The formal dispensing of the Sacrament of Communion occurs four times a year, on the first Sunday of March, June, September and December. Special services are held in accordance 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 Service, Maundy Thursday Communion and Good Friday services, an early morning Easter Service with breakfast to follow, Easter Family Communion, Pentecost 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 2025, one new member was admitted by Profession of Faith, one by Resolution of the Kirk Session and ten by Transference Certificate. Sadly six members died in the course of the year.
The Sunday Club continues to meet, albeit with smaller numbers and meets during the Sunday morning service. Lessons are delivered by a dedicated team of leaders, the programme 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.
Bible Study is offered through study programmes throughout the year
Crafty Church is held bi-monthly to cater 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 talented team of leaders. The programme is based on Bible stories, songs, prayer, games and crafts with a snack meal to follow
Prayor time 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 Outreach Fund helped with its setting up and monthly cash donations continue to provide additional support to this project in addition to donations of supplies. The Mission Team is also responsible for promoting Fairtrade and supporting Christian Aid. Liaison with our Missionary Partner in Malawi is maintained regularly. Once again this year a Christmas gift was distributed to 200 people within the local community. Youth Activities: Our Boys Brigade and Sunday Club for children along with the Brownies continue to attract healthy membership. Adult Organisations: All 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.
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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 Concerts, Sponsored Walk, Plant Sale, Summer Afternoon Tea, Harvest Lunch 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 also grateful to individual members who have supported the church by making card-craft churches 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 Performance: The congregation and church organisations continue to uphold our Christian life 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 maintaining 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. June 2026 will see the celebration of the church’s presence within the community over the past 150 years. In preparation for the 150" Anniversary, planning has been ongoing since June 2025 with various events having been organised to generate interest both within the church and the wider community, e.g. an exhibition of community talents, a scarecrow event which was well supported by members of the community and a concert by Arietta Ladies Choir. Preparation for further events in 2026 is underway, including the sale of 150* Anniversary merchandise.
Chaplaincy to the two local schools, Clyde Valley High School and Orchard Primary and Nursery 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.
Charitable Donations: 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. In addition £1000 from our Outreach Fund was donated to Joy Children’s School in Ruiru, Kenya to assist with the refurbishment of their Dining Hall. Clothing, Fuel and Hardship Grants: The support given to families facing hardship through the distribution of Grants from our own Outreach Fund has been widely acknowledged and appreciated by parents of pupils at both the local Primary and Secondary Schools. This year £5000 was donated from our Outreach Fund to Orchard Primary School and distributed to those families in need in the form of clothing vouchers. 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 Lunches: A talented team of volunteers provide a 2-course lunch on a Monday, followed by tea/coffee 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 making this such a successful venture.
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Monday Bee Craft Group Members take part in various crafts including knitting, crocheting, card making, and cross stitch. We were busy making poppies for the display of poppies at this year's Remembrance Service. Craft items were made for our Christmas Afternoon Tea stall including a lovely tea towel to commemorate our 150th anniversary. We continue to support University Hospital Wishaw's maternity unit by knitting baby blankets and hats.
The Guild: Members have enjoyed a full and varied programme of events during the year. The annual pantomime in November was enjoyed by all, including many members of the community. Current membership is up very slightly on last year and we are happy to welcome new members at any time. We continue to support the Guild projects and also 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 Changers: 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, e.g. in the past year to a local heritage centre for lunch and musical entertainment. 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 Beechwood Care Home in Wishaw with a group of residents joining the Game Changers for various activities on a fortnightly basis throughout the year.
Boys’ Brigade: 1st Overtown Boys’ Brigade continues to bea 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 59 boys registered between the three sections. The Anchor boys is for those who are in P1-P3, the Junior section for those between 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 life 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 Seahouses where memories were made which will last a lifetime. The boys have also taken part in many and varied competitions at both Battalion and a National level where they have been very successful. 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 5 young men achieving the highest award in the BB, the Kings badge. There are also 3 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 addition to the sterling work undertaken by the Office Bearers.
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OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Financial Review
The principal source of our income is from Members’ offerings and donations which increased by £5800.86 to £62740.35 (10.2% increase on 2024 levels). We have 61 Gift Aid donors and 27 members who give by standing order. Our Fundraising, Community Lunch and Organisations’ events have continued to be well supported and contributed £15555.44 to the surplus achieved for the year. Total income for the year amounted to £139191.87 (2024 - £102518.26) and expenditure increased to £94741 .94 (2024 - £83182.18) giving an overall surplus for the year of £44449.93 (2024-£19336.08). The surplus for the year has increased mainly due to the receipt of the residual legacy from Miss | S M Girdwood’s Trust of £37194.64.
Grants totalling £1000.00 were obtained during the year as follows:
- £1000 was received from the Presbytery Small Grants Fund to assist with the purchase of a screen for the small hall.
The Giving to Grow (formerly Ministry & Mission) contribution due by the congregation to Edinburgh was paid in full in 10 monthly instalments. Looking forward to 2026 it is anticipated that costs will increase substantially as the Giving to Grow contribution, Electricity and Gas costs, Staff wages and Insurance are known to be the subject of increases.
Reserves Policy
At the year end the Church held cash funds totalling £204871.13 (2024 - £160421.20) of which £190214.35 (2024 - £137783.10) was held in Unrestricted Funds and £14656.78 (2024 - £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 £31737.75 represents approximately 4 months reserve against normal running costs. Any major improvements/refurbishment work would only be carried out if a contribution by way of Grants could be secured.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The members of the Kirk Session must prepare financial statements, which give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation of the transactions of the Church during the Financial Year. The members of the Kirk Session are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which, on request, must reflect the financial position of the Church at that time. This must be done to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Regulations Anent Congregational Finance approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2007. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and must take reasonable steps for the prevention and/or detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf
Catherine Dickson, Session Clerk
Date: 10 February 2026
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OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Charity number: SCO07360
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Overtown Parish Church
| report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 1 to 14.
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.
The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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e to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
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e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations 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.
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OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
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| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Receipts | |||||
| Donations Legacies |
4 | 62740.35 37194.64 |
- - |
62740.35 37194.64 |
56939.49 5000.00 |
| Activities Generating Funds Bank & Deposit interest |
5 | 15555.44 9367.71 |
- 1075.82 |
15555.44 6443.53 |
12228.98 6213:35 |
| 120858.14 | 1075.82 | 121933.96 | 80381.82 | ||
| Hall Rentals Grants |
1970.00 1000.00 |
- - |
1970.00 1000.00 |
2360.00 8841.36 |
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| Other receipts | 6 | 14150.91 | 137.00 | 14287.91 | 10935.08 |
| Total Receipts | Sreesanth tora 137979.05 1212.82 139191.87 102518.26 EO NG.L0_ |
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| Payments | |||||
| Cost ofgenerating funds | 224.31 | - | 224.31 | 233.60 | |
| Charitable Activities Governance costs |
7 | 94147.25 200.00 |
170.38 - |
94317.63 200.00 |
82748.58 200.00 |
| Total Payments | ae eee r in ee 94571.56 170.38 94741.94 83182.18 en ee ee OGIGL.1G |
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| Excess of Receipts over Payments | |||||
| forthe year before transfers | 43407.49 | 1042.44 | 44449.93 | 19336.08 | |
| Transfers | 9023.76 | -9023.76 | - | - | |
| Excess of Receipts over Payments | |||||
| 8 | |||||
| forthe year | 52431.25 -7981.32 44449.93 19336.08 EOE IETAS 19996.08 |
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OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND STATEMENT OF BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
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| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Bank and Deposit balances | |||||
| Brought forward | |||||
| General Fund | 26114.16 | - | 26114.16 | 36489.17 | |
| Other Funds | 111668.94 | 22638.10 | 134307 .04 | 104595.95 | |
| 137783.10 | 22638.10 | 160421.20 | 141085.12 | ||
| Movement in year | |||||
| Excess of Receipts over | |||||
| Payments for the year | 52431.25 | -7981.32 | 44449.93 | 19336.08 | |
| Bank and Deposit balances | |||||
| Carried forward | |||||
| General Fund | S1737.75 | - | 31737.75 | 26114.16 | |
| Other Funds | 158476.60 | 14656.78 | 173133.38 | 134307.04 | |
| 190214.35 | 14656.78 | 204871.13 | 160421.20 |
Assets - None
Liabilities - None
The accounts were approved by the Kirk Session on 10 February 2026
For and behalf of the Kirk Session
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OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Trustee Remuneration and Related Transactions
£1964.03 was paid in respect of Council Tax for the year for the Manse and £1132.42 was re-imbursed to the Minister in respect of telephone and travel costs. No remuneration or expenses was paid to any Trustee during the year. During the year voluntary contributions were received from the Trustees amounting to £14025.91 excluding tax reclaimed under Git Aid.
2 Movements in Funds
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|Unrestricted|Funds:|
|General|Fund|26114.16|133353.97|88147.72|-39582.66|31737.75|
|Designated|Funds:|
|Fabric|Fund|569.94|-|-|25.9|595.25|
|Kirk|Session|1207.03|-|367.96|300.00|1139.07|
|Gamechangers|5086.81|1355.20|2607.47|135.77|3970.31|
|Contingency|Fund|103385.63|-|-|48145.34|151530.97|
|The|Guild|1108.31|2856.48|2996.39|-|968.40|
|Monday|Bee|229.20|413.40|370.00|-|272.60|
|Rosebuds|82.02|-|82.02|-|-|
|137783.10|137979.05|94571.56|9023.76|190214.35|
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|Restricted|Funds:|
|Flower|Fund|130.15|137.00|170.38|-|96.77|
|OPC|Trust|Fund|22507.95|1075.82|~|-9023.76|14560.01|
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|22638.10|1212.82|170.38|-9023.76|14656.78|
|Total|Funds|160421.20|139191.87|94741.94|-|204871.13|
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OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Purpose of Designated Funds:
Fabric Fund: For major fabric expenditure in future.
Kirk Session: 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 Purposes 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.
The Guild: Is 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.
Purpose of Restricted 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 organisations:
Line Dancing 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 Fundraising and Hospitality Team with all surplus funds donated to the Church.
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OVERTOWN PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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 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 £32433.00 and the maximum (in the 5th and subsequent years) was £39856.00.
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
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| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| 4. | Analysis of Donations | ||||
| FWO Scheme | 12024.20 | - | 12024.20 | 11973.60 | |
| GiftAid Donations | 29569.16 | - | 29569.16 | 26595.34 | |
| Tax Recovered on Gift Aid | 9481.73 | - | 9481.73 | 9733.94 | |
| Open Plate | 10067.76 | - | 10067.76 | 8436.61 | |
| Donations | 1597.50 | - | 1597.50 | 200.00 | |
| TOTAL | 62740.35 | - | 62740.35 | 56939.49 | |
| 5. | Activities Generating Funds | ||||
| Monday Bee | 370.00 | - | 370.00 | 300.00 | |
| Line Dancing | 1825.00 | - | 1825.00 | 1682.00 | |
| Fundraising events | 6607.54 | - | 6607.54 | 4874.98 | |
| Community Lunch | 4952.90 | - | 4952.90 | 4572.00 | |
| The Guild | 1800.00 | - | 1800.00 | 800.00 | |
| TOTAL | 15555.44 - 15554.44 12228.98 OO |
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| 6. | Analysis ofOther Income | ||||
| Life &Work | 378.00 | - | 378.00 | 378.00 | |
| Widerwork collections | 3554.14 | - | 3554.14 | 3233.99 | |
| Weddings and Funerals | 495.00 | - | 495.00 | 1210.00 | |
| Cartridge recycling | 100.00 | - | 100.00 | 65.00 | |
| SundayTea and Coffee | 1565.19 | - | 1565.19 | 1749.81 | |
| Insurance claims | 2990.00 | - | 2990.00 | - | |
| 150"Anniversary Sales Designated Funds income |
443.50 4625.08 |
- 137.00 |
443.50 4762.08 |
- 4298.28 |
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| TOTAL | 14150.91 | 137.00 14287.91 |
14287.91 | 10935.08 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
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| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | |||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| 7. | Analysis of Charitable activities | £ | £ | £ | s | |
| Giving to Grow payments | 35525.02 | - | $5525.02 | 35369.00 | ||
| Presbytery Dues | 1001.00 | - | 1001.00 | 1166.00 | ||
| Minister's Expenses | 1132.42 | - | 1132.42 | 629.90 | ||
| Locums/Relief Organists | 557.40 | - | 557.40 | 620.00 | ||
| Staffing costs | 10519.35 | - | 10519.35 | 11029.44 | ||
| Council Tax | 1964.03 | - | 1964.03 | 1798.37 | ||
| Heat and Light | 7105.32 | - | 7105.32 | 5808.30 | ||
| Insurance | 3131.99 | - | 3131.99 | 2817.67 | ||
| Print/Stat./Postage | 344.09 | - | 344.09 | 226.12 | ||
| Outreach | 10023.76 | - | 10023.76 | 9112.88 | ||
| Cleaning Materials | 247.40 | - | 247.40 | 287.24 | ||
| Life & Work | 378.00 | - | 378.00 | 357.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 2962.70 | - | 2962.70 | 1716.79 | ||
| WiderWork | 3807.19 | - | 3807.19 | 3277.99 | ||
| Property Maintenance | 9023.74 | - | 9023.74 | 3570.33 | ||
| Designated funds | 6423.84 | 170.38 | 6594.22 | 4961.55 | ||
| TOTAL | 94147.25 | 170.38 | 94317.63 | 82748.58 | ||
| 8. | Collections and donations to third Parties | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| E | £ | |||||
| Christian Aid | 566.20 | 530.10 | ||||
| Children’s Hospice Across Scotland | 891.66 | - | ||||
| Beatson Cancer | Bt7 00 | - | ||||
| Wishaw Foodbank (inc.£500 | donated food) | 815.00 | 145.50 | |||
| Poppy Scotland | 251.30 | 439.89 | ||||
| Mary’s Meals | - | 150.00 | ||||
| SSPCA (Raffle by Line Dancing Group) | 142.00 | 116.00 | ||||
| Salvation Army | - | 358.40 | ||||
| Stanmore House School (Capability | Scotland) | - | 521.40 | |||
| RNLI | - | 176.00 | ||||
| Lanarkshire Cancer Care | 376.10 | - | ||||
| Arietta Ladies Choir | 100.00 | - | ||||
| Crossreach | 250.00 | - | ||||
| Pathfinder Dogs | 200.00 | - | ||||
| St Andrew’s Hospice | 337.63 | - | ||||
| World Day of Prayer | - | 282.20 | ||||
| UNICEF | - | 297.30 | ||||
| scotiand’s CharityAirAmbulance | - | 261.20 | ||||
| 4307.19 | 3277.99 |
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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 2025 at cost Market Value of Balances at 31 December 2025
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REVENUE ACCOUNT
Credit Balance at 31 December 2025
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TEMPORARY ACCOUNT
Credit Balance at 31 December 2025
NIL NIL
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