Hamilton Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church Trustses, Report and Accounts For the perlod ending 31 December 2025 Congregatlon No: 171162 Charity No: SC011571
Reference and Administrative Inforn)ation Charity Name: Hamilton Gilrnour and Whitehill Parish Church Charity Registration Number". SC011571 Congregation Referen Number: 171162 Contact Addre&s: 7 Windsor Gardens Bumbank Hamilton ML3 ONJ Truste•8 Per attached Prlncipal Office-bearern Minister= Interim Moderator Revend l MacDonald Session Clerk: Anne Paul Church Treasurer: Anne D Brown Independent Examiner Thomas W Donaldson 46 Etive Street Wishaw ML2 ONT Bankers Virgin Money 135 Almada Street Hamilton ML3 OEX
Hamilton Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church of Scotland Kirk Session as at December 2025 Charity Registration Number: SC011571 Congregation Reference No: 171162 linked with Hamilton West Parish Church SC008451 JOY Adamson Anne Brown Jean Curtis Tom Gillan Alex Gilmour Sandra Hamilton David Hannah Sam Hewitt Jeanette Hunter Anne Lyon George Main lan Mackay Eric Malley Margaret Mrtchell Anne Paul Irene Sergison Thomas T(MJd Karen Weir Sandy Wilkle Cecil Willis Not Active Not Active Deceased Signed." Session Clerk
Hamilton Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church of Scotland Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 31 December 2025 Structur6, Governance and Management Govèrnlng Document The Church is administered in accordance with the leS of the Unitary Constitution. Recruitmènt and Appolntrnont of Trustees Members of the Session are th8 Charity trustees. The Kirf( Session m8mbers are the elders of th8 Church and approved by the congregation as those considered to possess the appropriate skills and gifts. The Kirk Session is responsible for all matters temporal and spirrtual thIn the congregation. The Minisler, who is a member of the lQ'rk Session, is elected by the congregation and inducted by the Presbytery. Organisatlonal Structur• The Kirk Ses$ion, vthich meets six times per year. 18 re$ponsib18 for the organisational functioning of the congregation. Certain responsibilities are delegated to the Propety Committee and special Working Groups as appropriate and they report to, and under authority of, the Kirk Session. ObJ8ctlve and Actlvitles The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine. Refonned in tradition and Presbyterian in polily. It exists to glorrfy 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 Cowoperales with other Churches in various ecumenical bt)dies in Scolland and beyond. Achievament8 and Perfomiance The pastoral care and oversight of the congwation was the responsibilty of Interim M¢)derator, Rèv Kevin Mackenzie and Rev Dr lan McDonald. From the first of January Sunday Worship has been held on the first of allemate months. With Rev Christopher Rankine and Eric Hislop leading. Eric Hislop. Reader, provided regular Pulpit Supply bvith Joyce Adamson. Worship Leader, providing cover during holiday periods The Sacrament of Holy Communion servic8s were covered by Rev Kevin Mackenzie. Rev Christopher Rankine andanev Dr lan MGDonald. Holy Week was a special time vthen services re held within the FIVE congregations which will eventually become ONE. Representatives from our congregation were involved in other services by taking active parts e.g. The World Day of Prayer we also participated in a number of Ecumenical Services Mrs Anne Paul continues to sèrve in the office of Session Clerk arKI also provides a School Chaplaincy to GFenlee Primary School which includes Hamilton Sch¢)ol for the Deaf
We welcomed over 300 Ghildren from our local sthool at Easter and Chrtstmas. In addition a nUMr of members were welcomed by the children and staff to their wonderful presentations of Oliver and the Nativity. We also have close relationships through The Mèmorles Tearoom with St Cuthbert's RC Primary¥Schwl. St John Ogith'e RC Secondary and Calderside Academy. Trustees, Annual Report (cont'd) Year 6nded 31 December 2025 Achievements and Perforniance (contlnued Usually our Amiistice Day Servi is held OLrtdoors. However due to inclement weather we held it in the Sanctuary. It was most encouraging to have 30 members of our community, Glenlee Primary School Choir and 8 Amiy Veterans Joining with our members to remember 80 years of PEACE and to give thanks Ic all who fought in defence of our country. As a congregation we moumed the death8 of long serling members Wthich included 3 Elders. And in contrast we rejoiced when Seven baptisns took pla. Our Sunday School children brirKJ their own special joy with them and continue to18am from dedicated teachers. UNICEF benefitted from Retimg offerirKJ8. We are now into our fourteenth year of vacancy. Sadly the Congregation is losing heart and enthusiasm. The Mission Planning exercise has caused division and mistrust and has taken its toll on the health of some office bearers. However, our congregation continu8S to be loyal in attendance, very generous with time, talents and moniès, and in good heart. All, are able, work together as part of a team. There is, of ¢our8e. anxiety which is a natural reaction to the unknown. 2025 was not Ihe easiest year however the achievements of this small congregation have been truly oulstandiw and very much appreciated. Activities Various social events were well att8nded and gave the opportunty to all to come together in a relaxed infomal situation. In addrtion to raising funds for our church. Our decoration for Remembrance in November is carried oout w7th respect. Our Christmas Carols Comcert has become one of the hIgh1ht5 of the year. Our work within our community grew during the Pandemic and the rate of growth has alerated beyond expectation. Working in partnership with Communty Links. Harvest Fellowship, a Community Hub operates every week where a Free Hot Meal (average 90 per vek) is provided A non-referral food bank supplies 55 families peryk. A Clothes Bank has been added. Advisory serrfice e.g. CAB. Money Matters. DSS, Select Employability, etc. etc. are also In partnership with Bamardo's Local Supportworkers during School Holidays events were held e.g. Crafts, Cinema, etc. for local pnmary sthools which proved to be very popular. In partnership wrth NHS Lanarkshire the Memories Tearoom continues to provide those who live with dementia a much needed place to meet every month to relax and socialise. It also provides children from the nurture class of St Cuthbert's Primary School wth very valuable life skills.
Our Coffee Lounge opens Monday to Wednesday providing a meetirvJ pla and also a designated Warm spa.. We are ' HOME. to Thè Lyndalec Club The Line Dancing Club The Indoor Carpet BovAing Club The Indoor Curfrng Club Th8 Bumbank Walking Group. Our garden grounds enhance the centre of Bumbbank with tubs of flowering bulbs and plants all year long. All these activities provide social indtjsion and are of beneftt to mental health. We are the REHEARSAL space for Hamitton Op8ratic and Dramtic Club and Saffronhall Singers. Trustees, Annual Report (cont'd) Yr ended 31 December 2025 Actlvltle8 {contlnued) 1 W Hamilton RainbowB, Brownies and Guides meet every within our premises. We have occasional lets for birthday parties. On Sunday aftemoons the Amaang Grace Church, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) rents the Sanctuary to hold their service of worship. This has proved to be very encouraging and latIOnShipS are growing with this new group of Christians vtho have made Scotland their new home. As a congregation welcome everyone through our open door. We have shown compassionate ¢aring and we share our loving joy in abundance. The church building is srtuated at the heart of this communrty and the people IIIHO ARE THE CHURCH are the oxygen supply which keeps the heart beating. Flnanclal Revlew The Church operales a Receipt and Payment system. Our principal Sour of income is through the F.W.O. offering scheme Offerings have decreased by £949.86. The Giving to Grow Contribution of £28,962.00 was paid in full over 10 monthly instslments Fund raising events were.. Sale of plants, Easter and Christmas Crafts. Other income was receNed from various Hall Lets between January and December. Reserves Pollcy It is the Trustees, policy to hold serveS of approximately six months expendrture including designated funds. At the year end the Church held unrestncted cash of £16,003.82 of which £288.44 has been designated for the Sunday School. The remaining balance of £15.765.80 represents about six months expenditure and we expect any addrtional costs which may occur will be taken from Ihe Fabric Fund This year the Giving to Grow decreased by £2,076.00. Statement ol Trustees, Responslbilities
The members of the Kirk Session must prepare financial statements whith gtve 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 vthich, on request. must reflect Ihe financial posilion of the Church at that time. This must be donè to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland> AGt 2005, the Charities AOunt8 {Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Regulations Agent Congregational Finan 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 andlor detec*ion of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by th8 Trustees and signed on their behalf Anne Paul Session Date. Hamilton Gilmour and Whltehill Parish Church Independent Examlnerfs Report to tho Trustees of Hamllton Gllmour and Whitehlll Parl8h Church I report on the accounts of the charty for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 9t014. Rospectlve responsibllltjes of trustees and examlner The ¢harity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the tems of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and th8 Charities Accounts (Scotland} Regulations 2006. The charity trust68s considerthat the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1){d) of the Accounts Regulation does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44{11(c} of the Acl and to state vthether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlnevs statement An examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charrties Accounts (Scotlandl 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 ¢onceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not prowde all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examlnerfs ststement In the Course of my examination. no matter has come to my atterrtion. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements" to keep accounting records in accordan with Sethon 44{1)(a) of the 2005 Act arKI Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. and to prepare accounts which accord the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations 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. Name.. Thomas W. Donaldson Address.. 46 Etive Street Wishaw ML2 ONT Date.. 30 Mar¢h 2026
Hamilton Gllmour & rISh Church SC 011571 R¢¢ei tsandPa ments A¢eount At 31 Deeember 2025 Unre51ricted Restr1¢ FAKIoFrni¢nl Total 2025 Totsl 2024 2025 2025 2025 Recei Offerings ift Day Envelopes DonatiOTL8 for flowers Gift Aid Donations- Members Retiral Collection Total Offerings A7vitieS for Generating Fu Investment Income Bank Interest Coffee Lounge Community Café IProjects Sunday School Hospit&lity Fund Note 24.860.05 24,860.05 25414.21 0.00 898.33 6,833.57 875.00 984.50 35,005.61 2.938.40 550.80 15.86 4,612.84 1,790.83 0.00 680.00 680.00 9,409.06 12.555.00 579.00 48,083.11 3.317.41 550.80 10.00 4.826.06 379.92 9.409.( 170. 579.(M) 3&01&11 12J85.(K) 0.00 13,1)65.00 3.317.41 550.80 10.00 4.826.06 379.92 0.00 17?23.13 39W4.17 16,277.25 57,167.30 16.277.25 44,914.34 13,972.29 Rental of premises Extrm Ordlnary In¢om¢ Donations - Non Members "uneTals Pulpit Supply Insurance Claim (sift Aid Fab tal Rece 336.00 2.00 2,8(M).(K) 0.00 6SO. 986.(K) 150.00 200.(J) 200.00 2,800. 0.00 5,800.00 0.00 3,120.04 0.00 0.00 5059 59236.63 5.8(K).00 3,120.04 26 S9 457.42 17 0.00 ments Costs of generatAng fund• Charlt4ble a¢tlvl¢les Governanee ew18 240.89 54.924.83 240.89 84,217.16 240.89 103,524.73 0.00 29,292.33 0.00 menti 55 165.72 29 103 765.62 Excess of receipts over payments for ihe year b¢f¢)re transfers Transfers To Fabric frorn General From Genera] to Fabric To Fabric from Th0non From Thomson Bequest to Fabric 4291.70 -2J99.l6 (K) IW.54 44J28.99 0.00 0.00 523.80 -523.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 523.80 -523.80 x¢ess OT r¢¢eiPts over payments for the year after transfers -44 528.99
Hantilton Gilmour & Whitehill Parl$b Cburc, SC 011571 Sts ettt of Balan¢¢8 At 31 Dber 2025 Unrestrlet¢41 R¢str4Cted Funds FuDds 2025 2025 Endowmellt Funds 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Bank & De osit BalAnc Bat & deposit balanc 24.797.89 18.654.73 43,452.62 87.981.61 Movement In year: Excess of Receipts over PaYmts for the 4.291.70 -2.399.16 1.892.54 44.528.99 Bank & deposit balances 16 45 43 452.62 Investme t Cost Mrkrt Value 31$t D¢¢ 2025 •t Cost Church of Scotland Investors TnLsI Gr0h Fund (General PuTP05¢5) 200 lts Th0non Bequest (Fabric Purposes) 873 Units Deposit Fund tienerdl Pund Int¢rG4t RtrinY&4ty1 Dcp051t l.'und l.'abTiC Interest Re-invested Dcp05it Fund Lotke Lounge Int¢Ksl RInVtJ 100. 9,900.85 1072111.49 12,809.74 2U.722.51 150 1.376.00 9,943.47 107.281.49 12,8Ug.74 20,722.51 152 133.21 Nott.. While The Thomu¥ Bcque5t Fund is listed in the It)vestmeni 5e£tion aboY< il is aciounta for in the Movement of Funds on paB¢ 10 of ihese accounts and is sknwn for c)mpldeness with ail inv¢slments held in the Church of Scotland InvestOTS Trust. The aecounts were a byth¢ Kirk Session on 29 Marth 2026 irk Session For and on alfo Session CleJlL Trewsurer
milton Gilmour & Wbitshill Parish Churcl SC 011571 tes to Accounts At 31 December 2025 Trusttt RemuneratlOD and Related Party Tr4n54rtioDs No truslee or any person connectrd with a TDJ5tee had any pusonal inte1 in any (x)ntra¢i or tran5aetion ented into bythe charity during )rar. Movemettt of FuDd& At l$t Jan 2025 Reeeipts Pymettts Tr4Dsfrrs At31st Dee 2025 Unrestrleted Funds Coffee Lounge Sunday S¢hool Fund Gcnerdl Fund 9.032.00 444.79 15,321.10 24.797.89 4.826.06 0.00 54,631.)6 59 457.42 1.060.73 156.35 53.948.64 55 165.72 12,797.33 28&44 10,003.82 29.089.59 0.00 0.00 Restrlctsd Funds F&bri¢ Fund Flowly Fund Thomson Bequest Benevolent Fund Hospitslity Fund Cornmunity Café Projeits 2,666.69 53.90 9.9LK).85 323.00 349.42 5,J60.87 18 654.73 25J09.45 680.00 523.80 27.930.84 680.00 523.80 569.10 -523.80 9.900.85 323.00 0.00 5,408.72 16 349.42 379.92 26 893.17 0.00 29 Endowment FndS 0.00 Tot1 Futtd$ 43,452.62 50 59 84 458.05 45 Purp09e of Deslgnted Funds Coffee Lounge: The Trustres have design the reven from the Coffee Lounge to be appli1 to Fabric. The SundAy S¢hool Fund is for w4e of the Sunday School and is athninisiernl by the Sunday S¢hool Superintendent. Funds Accrued are US within the Sunday SdKKJI and the suIntldcttt is responsible for thes¢ Purposes of Restrl¢ted Fund3. Communlty CAfé-Proje¢ts: wa5 set up lo provide community support in a depriv&l are F4brie Fund:'I'he Trystets have set aside fijnds for the maintenatKe ofthe Church propty. Flower Fund: To provide flower5 for display during s¢rvic48 of worship. Thom$ort Bequest: .1 o provide support to fabric PairS. The Bquest is invest1 in the Churth of Scotland Investors Trust Incort Fund {873 units) and the inLX)m¢ distribulion 15 ITans(enEd to Fabric Fund. Benevolent Fund: To provide benevola)t supp)rt to thos¢ in neal in the community.
H&milton Gilmour nd Wbit¢hill Pari8h Church N te5toA At 3. Analysis of Donation SC 011571 ber 315t Detembtr 211ts UDrestricted Restri¢ied EDdov/m¢n¢ Fun 21125 FndS TotAI 2024 Totsl 2025 2025 21125 Offerings (Non Gifi Aid) Offerings Gift Aid Open Platc Gift l)ay EDvelop&8 Dortations From Members Retsrai Colledions Flowers 5.889.09 16,774.05 1196.91 5.889.09 16.774.05 2.196.91 6,456.40 17,152.60 1.805.21 0.00 875.00 984.50 898.33 28,172.04 6,833.57 35.0101 170.00 579.IKI 12J85.00 11555.00 579.00 680.00 680.IXJ 13065.iMI 25W.I)5 9.409.06 3S018.11 Tax Recovery ork Gift Aid 9.409.06 48.083.11 13,1165.00 Anglysis of Payments C05t of Generating Funds Ind¢p¢nd¢nt EXamin10n Inv¢$tm¢nt Managees Fe¢ 240.89 0.00 240.89 240.89 0.00 0.00 140.89 24(1.89 Note 4 Ch#rltble Aetlvltles Th¢ Giving to Grow CtrIbUtion Less Transition Fundin8 Le55 Endowmeni Les5 Va¢an¢y Allowance The (Jiving to GTQW contributi N Presbyw Du¢s Interim m(Jet09 Exp¢ns¢5 Pulpit Supply Pulpii Expens&% Maintenane R¢pai 31.674.00 -2.712.1)0 31,674.00 -2.712.00 31,564.00 2,752.00 0.00 -7,141.00 21,671.00 1.119.00 1,325.87 3,602.71 0.00 287.05 57.60 6,330.54 2,487.36 2.477.00 4,822.02 0.00 3.700.00 484.45 21.83 699.83 1.464.00 923.33 96.72 0.00 0.00 655.18 28,962.00 924.1)0 157.03 4.400.IXI 337.04 28,962.1)0 924.00 157.03 4,400.00 337.04 .417.03 ,750.27 8254.47 1397.63 813.75 3.639.22 7.518.50 16.82S.IX) 218.63 156.35 1,060.73 713.50 680.00 97.86 1.417.03 1,750.27 8254.47 2.397.63 El¢ctri¢ity Repairs HewLight InsuT8nce Buildin8 Refijrbishment Organ & Mu51C Printin8 Stationcry & Posta8e Sunday Schwl .oftee Ixwnge Retiral Offrring DislvJrwYJent Flowers CCLI Sound System Repair New Internet System ReTrtal Internet C¢)mmunity Hygi¢ne Cr&ft Fund Raisin& Exp¢Thse4 Community Café Projects Hospitality Clean¢r Tr4n$fer to COSIT Coffee Lounge Trdnsfer to COSITGen C4mg PurFA)S¢ 813.75 3.639.22 7.518.50 13.000.00 218.63 3.825.00 156.35 1,060.73 713.50 680.00 0.00 97.86 0.00 752.30 0.00 752.30 578.30 332.07 349.42 1.882.06 578.30 332.07 349.42 1.882.06 616.60 29,643.93 167.12 1.899.96 10,000.00 10.ODO.00 48 46.00 0.00 17.16 29 92J3 Totsl P#yments SS165.72 2939133 458.•5 49086.89 12
Hamilton Gilmour Dd Whitehiu Pri8b Churth SC 011571 Notes to Aceounts At Dttember 31st Dettmber 2025 5 Millistsr's Stlpend All Church of Scotlatld LX)ngTe8atioDs coDtribu¢e to the Ni(d StirKnd Fund which bews the 6ts of all rninisters stipen(is and emplS ¢tn1tiOttS to natiothai iDsuf8n¢< pension, housing and lo nd. Ministers stipends 3re paid in a¢Lvdance with thr nattonal Stipd scale whi¢h is relad yearJ of seNc£. tn 2025 the mÉnimum stipthd w&s £32.433 rising to £39.856 in the 5th and subsequent years. 5 Colltttions for third parties 2025 2024 Urticef The Haven Water Aid Kilbryde HcvJpi¢e tkfibrillators Drop In C¥ntre ersktne I10.Th) 340.(7 262.00 300.00 262.00 3(K>.¢XI 316.00 0.00 134.50 153.(H) 713.50 1464.(X) 13
APPENDIX FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF THE CONGREGATION BY THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND GENERAL TRUSTEES 2025 2024 REVENUE ACCOUNT Balancc /LIFwd Income Fund Dividend Growth fund Dividend Revenue Account Interest Capital Account Interest Deposit Fund Interest Admin Cost Credit Balance 61,470.88 3,183.60 2,023.38 2,766.34 0.00 780.97 -320.00 53,133.49 3.183.60 2,023.38 2,690.75 0.00 916.68 -477.02 ital Account Credit Balance at 31 December 135,885.67 135,885.67 Total Investments at cost 205,790.84 197,356.55 Market Vallles at 31st December 181,215.54 181,215.54 171,970.56 171,970.56 Total Investments at Cost Total Investments at Markct Vu¢ 205,790.84 251,120.71 J97,356.55 233,441.44 14