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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2025

Scottish Charity No. SC010443

188 NorthMitchell Street,Street. Glenrothes,Leven, Fife FifeKY8 KY74H) SNA01333 015924 ¢ 38 ee Pnwww.patersonboyd.com PATERSON BOYD & CO

St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy Year ended 30th September 2025

Pages
Contents
Report of the Vestry (Trustees' Annual Report) 1lto4
Independent Examiner's Report to the Members of the Vestry 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6

Statement of Financial Position
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NotestotheAccounts 8to13

St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Report of the Vestry (Trustees’ Annual Report) Year ended 30th September 2025

The Vestry is pleased to present the annual report and financial statements for St Peter's Episcopal Church, Kirkcaldy for the year ended 30th September 2025. St Peter's is a small friendly congregation whose objective is to advance the mission of the Chnstian Church through worship, service and fellowship. In 2023, St Peter's amalgamated their registered charity with that of St Mary & St Leonard, Kinghorn where there is no longer a building This Annual Report and Financial Statements present a summary of our financial activities during the year and an overview of the general activities which have taken place in the life of the Church in the past year Reference and Administrative Information Scottish Charity Registration Number S$C010443 Principal Office St Peter's Church Townsend Place Kirkcaldy KY! 1HB

This Annual Report and Financial Statements present a summary of our financial activities during the year and an overview of the general activities which have taken place in the life of the Church in the past year

Members of the Vestry (Trustees)

Ministry Team: Paterson Boyd & Co Chartered Certified 18 North Street Glenrothes File KY75NA Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland 23/25 Rosslyn Street Kirkcaldy KY! 3HW

Chartered Certified Accountants 18 North Street

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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Report of the Vestry (Trustees' Annual Report)

Year ended 30th September 2025

Structure, Governance and Management

St Peter's is an unincorporated association, governed by constitution. As a member congregation of the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane in the Scottish Episcopal Church, it is governed by the Canon Law ofthe Scottish Episcopal Church. The management team of the Church is known as the Vestry. For the purposes ofcharities law, the members of the Vestry are the Charity Trustees of the Church. Details of the Vestry members are given on page 1.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

Apart from the Rector, ordinary Vestry members are elected by the congregation in annual meeting. Vestry members usually serye for a term of 5 years. The Rector is appointed by the Vestry and the Bishop of the Diocese.

Objectives and Activities

The objectives of the Vestry are:

Achievements and Performance

Three services per week are maintained, with additional services at Christmas, Easter and major festivals. The Church has three regular hall lets, with a number of additional casual lets, and some of the car park is let to regular and one off lets. A number of neighbouring premises have asked to use the car park on occasion and this has been agreed.

The Church continues to benefit from the support of members of the congregation in many tangible ways and is grateful to all concerned. No marriages, five funerals, no baptisms and no confirmations have taken place throughout the year.

Revd Canon Christine Fraser is the full time Rector at St Peter's.

Risk Management

The members ofthe[Vestry][are][taking][the][following][steps][to][mitigate][these][risks:]

  1. The average age of the congregation, in line with other churches, is increasing every year so we are encouraging more members to become more active.

  2. As noted below in the reserves policy, the members of the Vestry have ensured that adequate reserves are in place to enable the Church to cope with the expenses of unexpected repairs.

  3. The Trustees ensure that they keep up to date with all current regulations as regards child protection, health & safety and employment law and adopt any recommended changes to procedures required.

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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Report of the Vestry (Trustees' Annual Report) Year ended 30th September 2025

Financial Review

Results The Church relies heavily on congregational giving for most of the day-to-day funding. Revenue from hall lets has increased from £3,245 to £3,965 while car parking has remained static. Unrestricted funds at the year end total £476,308 (2024: £466,157) and restricted funds are £15,905 (2024: £14.911) totalling to £492,213. Overall reserves have increased by £11,145 over the year.

Reserves Policy

St Peter’s reserves fall in to the category of unrestricted and restricted funds. Unrestricted funds can be spent on any relevant activities, restricted funds can only be spent on a defined activity. The Vestry has adopted a policy of trying to maintain a level of unrestricted reserves such that in the event of a significant drop in income or significant increase in unexpected expenditure, the Church would be able to maintain its current level of activities for a reasonable period until replacement funding is obtained.

Investment Policy

Monies which are not needed for day-to-day expenditure are/will be invested in a number of areas. The Church has an ongoing investment in the Scottish Episcopal Church Unit Trust Pool administered by Baillie Gifford. The investment policy of the UTP is to earn a return on the assets over a long term sufficient to maintain the real value of the distribution to unit holders. The UTP has developed an ethical investment policy under the auspices of The Scottish Episcopal Church, and are invested in UK equities. The investments which will be managed by Cairn Independent, will follow the Scottish Episcopal Church Investment Policy, although not necessarily invested in the UTP pool.

Relationship with Diocese and Province

St Peter’s is supported by the Diocese and the Province through the pastoral oversight of the Bishop, central support functions provided at Diocesan level, and grants, if required, from central funds. The Church is represented at Diocesan level by the Rector and Lay Representative. As a member of[the][Scottish][Episcopal][Church,][St][Peter’s][has][an][obligation][to][contribute][to][the][costs][of][ the][Diocese][and] the Province through payment of an annual “quota”. This amount is based on the relative level of income of the Church with that of other Churches in the Diocese and Province.

Statement of Responsibilities of Members of Vestry

The Vestry is responsible for managing and safeguarding the assets of the Church and assisting the Rector in matters affecting the spiritual welfare of the congregation. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records and ensuring that the Accounts are prepared in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006(as amended). The Vestry regularly considers the risks faced by St Peter’s and ensures that appropriate risk management procedures are put in place to mitigate this. The Charity Trustees are responsible for preparing a Trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in Scotland requires the Charity Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which showa true and fair view ofthe state ofaffairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the Charity for the period. In preparing the financial statements the Trustees are required to:

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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Report of the Vestry (Trustees’ Annual Report)

Year ended 30th September 2025

Statement of Responsibilities of Members of Vestry (continued)

The members of the Vestry are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information on the congregation’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from the legislation in other jurisdictions

Approved by the members of the Vestry and signed on their behalf:

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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Independent Examiner's Report to the Members of the Vestry of St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's

Year ended 30th September 2025

| report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 13

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10 (1) (a) to (c) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44 (1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention, Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11] of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records, It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently | do not express an audit Opinion on the view given by the accounts

Basis of independent examiner's statement

In the course of my examination no matter has come to my attention:

l which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

Paterson Boyd & Co

Chartered Certified Accountants 18 North Street

GLENROTHES Fife

KY75NA

St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year ended 30th September 2025

Total Total
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
z
Funds
2025 2024
Notes { £
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds

Donations & Legacies
4 38.410 - 38,410 35,692
Receipts from fundraising activities 5 1,936 - 1,936 2,100
Investment income 6 10,592 259 10,851 2.828
Other income - 10,000 10,000 10,000
Total incoming resources 50,938 10,259 61,197 50,620
Resources expended
Investment management costs 7 2,356 - 2,356 -
Charitable activities 8 61,680 10,000 71,680 97,051
Total resources expended 64.036 10,000 74,036 97,051

Net income / (expenditure)
ee (13,098)
ee
259
ae
ee (12,839)
a
(46,431)
Sa
Unrealised gain/(loss) on revaluation 15 23,249 735 23,984 8,339
Net movement on funds —_———— 10,151 994
re
(a 11,145 —$— (38,092)

Fund balances at
October 2024 466,157 14,911 481,068
Fund balances at 30 September 2025 476,308
—EE—E—EE
15,905
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492,213
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481,068
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The statement of financial activities includes all gain and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Statement of Financial Position as at 30 September 2025

2025 2024
Notes £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Investments 15 392.653 365,100
CURRENT
ASSETS
Cash at bank 106,135 117,468
106,135 117.468
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 16 6.575 1,500
Net Current
Assets
99.560 115,968
NET ASSETS 492,213 481,068
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted Funds 476,308 466,157
Restricted Funds 15,905 14,911
PFOTALCHARITYFUNDS 17 492,213 481,068

The financial statements were approved by the Vestry and authorised for issue on 23 December 2025 and are signed on behalf of the Vestry by

rhe notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements

St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 September 2025

1 General information The Charity is a public benefit entity, registered as a Charity in Scotland. The address of the principal office is Townsend Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1 HB.

2 Statement of Compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS102, ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland’, the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)Charities SORP(FRS102)) and the Charities and Trustee Investments (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charity Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).

3 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 accounts, are set out below.

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the Charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Investment income relates to interest on bank deposits, unrealised gains and losses on investments, and investment dividends. Investments and Endowments are shown at market value and unrealised gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there 1s a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to that expenditure, 1t 1s probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources:

Investment

Fixed asset investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. Unrealised gains and losses represent the difference between the market value at the beginning and end of the financial year or, if purchased in the year, the difference between cost and market value at the end of the year. Realised gains and losses represent the difference between the proceeds on disposal and the market value at the start of the year or cost if purchased in the year.

Taxation

The Charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505(1) of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. The Charity is not registered for VAT and expenditure therefore includes irrecoverable input VAT.

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the members of the Vestry.

Restricted funds are funds which are used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed.

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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 September 2025

3 Accounting policies (cont'd)

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue.

Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimate and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

4 Donations & Legacies

Unrestricted
=
Funds

Total Funds 2025
Unrestricted
ei
Funds
i
Total
Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Congregational Giving 22,357 22,357 21,001 21,001
Gift Aid 4,597 4,597 5,642 5,642
For use of hall 3,965 3,965 3,245 3,245
For use of car park 233 233 204 204
For funerals and baptisms 450 450 900 900
Fabric fund 51 51 25 25
Other donations 6,257 6,257 4.675 4,675
Legacy 500 500 - -
38,410 38,410 35,692 35,692
5 Receipts from fundraising Activities
Unrestricted
5
Funds
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Total Funds 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
=
Total
Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Raffles 89 89 99 99
Coffee Mornings 814 814 591 59]
Social Events 498 498 395 395
Magazine income 375 375 525 525
Exercise Classes 160 160 490 490
1,936 1,936 2,100 2,100
6 Investment Income
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Bank Interest 4,667 259 4,926 2,828
Income from listed investments 5,925 - §,925 .
10,592 259 10,851 2,828
7 Investment mgmt costs
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Other investment management costs 2.356 - 2,356 -
2,356 - 2,356 -

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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 September 2025

8 Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

8 Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
Charitable activities 59,582 59,582 60,618 60,618
Grants awarded - - - -
Support costs 12,098 12,098 36,433 36,433
71,680 71,680 97,051 97,051
9 Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
Activities
undertaken Support Costs Total 2025 Total 2024
directly
Clergy and ministry costs 52,360 10,523 62,883
89,119
Worship costs 249 - 249 121
Quota 6,973 - 6,973 6311
Governance costs - 1,575 1,575 1,500
59,582 12,098 71,680 97,051

Resources expended on charitable activities include direct costs, grants awarded and support costs. Support costs, which relate primarily to costs associated with running the church buildings, are attributable to more than one category. These costs have been apportioned to the specific categories based in proportion with the direct costs.

10 Analysis of support costs

10 Analysis of supportsupport costs
Unrestricted
funds Total 2025 Total 2024
Repairs & Maintenance 2,883 2,883 18,674
Publications 482 482 259
Professional Services - - 4.457
Office Expenses 2.116 2,116 3,268
Insurance 1378 1,375 1,337
Diocesan 135 135 432
Heat& Light 3,476 3,476 6,506
Other Costs 56 56 -
Governance costs 1,575 1,575 1,500
12,098 12,098 36,433

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Independent examination fees
2025 2024
£ £

Fees payable for the Independent Examination ofthe financial statements
L575 1,500
L575 1,500
12 Quota

Quota is paid by St Peter's to the Diocese of St Andrews to support the work of the Diocese and of the Scottish Episcopal Church as a whole.

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St Peter's Episcopal Church with St Mary's and St Leonard's, Kirkcaldy

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 September 2025

13 Staff Costs and Numbers

There are no employees in the church and the above stipendiary members of the clergy are not technically employees but office holders.

14 Trustee remuneration, benefits and expenses

Except for the Rector, no member of the Vestry received remuneration or reimbursement of expenses, other than reimbursement of purchases made on behalfof the church. The Rector is ex officio a member of the Vestry and a trustee, and receives remuneration, benefit$ and reimbursement of expenses in respect of services as stipendiary cleric in line with scales determined by General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

15 Other Investments
Investments Total
£ £
Cost or Valuation
At
I October 2024
365,100 365,100
Additions 53925 5,925
Disposals (2,356) (2,356)
Fair value movements 23,984 23,984
At 30 September 2025 392,653 392,653
Impairment

At
Oct 2024 and 30 Sep 2025 f
QS
Carrying Amount
At 30 Sep 2025 392,653 392,653
a
At 30 Sep 2024 365,100 365,100
SET

Part of St Peter's investments are held by the Scottish Episcopal Church Unit Trust Pool. The Unit Trust Pool was established by the Investment Committee of the General Synod to bring together the disparate investments of the various funds of the General Synod, the Dioceses and the individual congregations of the Church to enable these to be managed professionally. The Unit Trust Pool is therefore purely an investment vehicle of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The majority of the investments in the Unit Trust Pool relate to UK investments. The remaining investments are held and managed by Charlotte Square Investment Managers. All investments shown above aré held at market value at the year-end date.

16 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Accruals

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Notes to the Financial Statements for the Notes to the Financial Statements for the
Year ended 30 September 2025
17 Analysis ofCharitable Funds
Atol
October
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
exneniiel
*P
Unrealised
.
gainsand
lo ses
Transfer
between
funds
At 30
September
2025
3 £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 464,312 50,938 (64,036) 23,249 - 474,463
Fabric fund 1,845 - - - - 1,845
466,157 $0,938 (64,036) 23,249 - 476,308
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Restricted funds
Endowment fund 6.480 2 = = - 6.480
Supend fund 1.468 10,259 (10,000) 735 - 2,462
Galloway Bequest fund 6,963 - - - - 6,963
—— 14,911 10,259 (10,000)
735
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aod
15,905
ee
Totalfunds ~481,068
So
«61,197.——S=S=«(74086)
Oe ee
492,213
Atol
October
2023
.
Incoming
eanunce
Resources
‘eneniled
*P
Unrealised
.
gainsand
lo ses
Transfer
between
funds
At 30
.
September
2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 503,689 40,392 (87,051) 7,282 - 464,312
Fabric fund 1,845 - - - 1,845
505,534
40,392
ee
(87,051)
Oe
Oe 7,282
e,
-
466,157
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Restricted funds
Endowment fund 6,480 - - - - 6,480
Stipend fund 183 10,228 (10,000) 1,057 - 1,468
Galloway Bequest fund 6,963 - - - - 6,963
13,626
ee sc
10,228
ecSe

(10,000)
1,057
-
14,911
Se
Total funds 519,160
SEE
—50,62097,051) 889
en
481,068

Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the Vestry's discretion in furtherance of the Church's objectives; restricted funds are those given for specific purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been allocated for a specific purpose by the Vestry.

St Peter's has five funds:

Unrestricted funds: : Funds held for the general work of the Church. The value of all capitalised improvements and additions ta General Fund = 3 : z Church buildings are held in the general fund. Fabric Fund Specific funds set aside by the Vestry for the general maintenance of the Church buildings (including the Rectory). Restricted Funds: Endowment fund Specific funds given by the endowment funds of the Diocese of St Andrews to be put towards the purchase of an audio system for the Church. Stipend Fund Amounts received from the St Peter's Capital fund towards the Rectors Stipend.

Galloway bequest Fund — Money is received from the investment fund and paid to the Rector in accordance with the Bequest.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 September 2025

18 Analysis of Net Assets between Funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£
Investments 383,925 8,728 392,653
Current Assets 98.958 7.177 106,135
Current Liabilities (6,575) - (6,575)
Net Assets 476,308 15,905 492,213
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£
Investments 357,107 7,993 365,100
Current Assets 110,550 6,918 117,468
Current Liabilities (1,500) - (1,500)
NetAssets 466,157 14,911 481.068

19 Related Parties

During the year, one Trustee received reimbursement ofexpenses totalling £45,218. Of this, £42,294 related to the Rector's stipend, £1,963 to pay council tax and £961 for travelling expenses.

20 Future Commitments

At the balance sheet date, the Vestry had authorised no future commitments.

21 Volunteers

The congregation benefits from the contribution made by volunteers who give their time and talents willingly for the benefit of the Church. The areas of congregational life which rely on the contribution of volunteers are many and varied and much of the activity would be unable to continue were it not for the commitment shown

22 Collections for Third Parties

Collections for Third Parties
2025 2024
z £
Bishop's Lent Appeal we) 116
Mission to seaf’ 100 -
Christian Aid 169 -
Aberlour Childcare Trust 155 100
599 216

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