Bellsbill Central Parish Church of Scotland REPORT OF THE TRUSTLES AND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Congregation No: 171073 Charity No: SC012556
Bellshill Central Parish Cburch of Scotland Contents of the Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2024 Page Reference and Admknistrative Trustees, Annual Report 5-11 Independent Examiner's Report 12 Receipts 2nd Payments Account 13 Statement of Balances 14 Notes to the Accounts 15-17 Appendix 18
BellshiII Central Parish Church of Scotland Reference and Admilli8trative Information '.Charity Ne. Bcllshill C¢ntral Parish Church of Scotland ..Ch8rity RegistrAtioll Number: SC012556 Congregation Reference No: 171073 .C.ontact Address: T.rustecs
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland Reference 2nd Administrative Illformation - {Cont) BRnkers Bank of Scotland 207 Main Street Bellshill ML4 IAL
Èellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland .Trus'tees' Annual Report Year, ended 31 December 2024 Structure, Governance and Management Governfing Document The Church is administered ill accordance with the tern)s of the Model Deed of Constitution of the Church of Séodan Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees M¢mb¢rs of the Kirk Session and the Congregational Board are the charity trustees. The Kirk Session members are the Elders of the church and are chosen from those members of the churth who arc coDsider¢d to have the appropriate gifts 2nd skills. The Interim Moderator, who is a member of the Kirk Session, is appointed by P.rGsbytery. The Congregational Board is appointed from within the congregation and members of the congregation tre invited io nominate individuals who bclicved to hav¢ th¢ skÈlls and conjmitment to contribute to the inana8ement affairs of the Church, to becoLnc m¢mb¢rs of th¢ Board. Board Members are then appointed at the Statcd Annual ML eetillg and serve for a period of three years after which they must seek re-election at the next Stated Annual Meeting. Organi5ational Structure 'Th¢ Congregational Board is chaired by the Interim Moderator and nonnally meets six times in a year. The t.féasurer is assisted by a small finance committee and reports and makes rccommendations at each Board meeting. A:"Pruperty Convener who is assisted by a small Propety Committee, oversees the management of the ¢ongi¢8ation's property Pe rk Session which nornially meets six times a year, is rcsponsible for spiritual affairs within the chur The.Preshytery of Forth V211ey and Ctyde8dale Thè fornicr Presbyteries of Ilamilton, Lanark and Falkirk were merged into a new larger group. Objectives And Activities The .Church of Scotland is Triniiarian itl doctrlne, Refonn¢d in tradition and Presbyterian in polity. It exists to gl()rify God and to work for the advanc¢ment of Christ's Kingdom throughout the world. As a national Chiwch, it ackttowledges a distinctivc call and duty to brin8 the ordinances of religion to the people in every parish of "Scotland through a territorial ministry. It co-operates with other Churches in v8rious ecumenical bodies in Scotland and.btyond. TiIE.Mi88ion Statement of Bellshill Central Parlsh Church of Scotland: W& s¢ck to look ftsnvxrd in falth, to worship God, #Dd to Serve Him in the Community, to offer hope of 2 better future and to ellcourage people of all ages to know and love Jesus a8 Lord." The.Congregation seeks to fulfil its Mission through- Sundiiy Mornlllg Services of Worshlp 4duLts and children gather each Sunday for & time together, including an all-ages introductory address. Children thcn-leave for "Young Chwch- (Suaday School) with babies and infants cared for in the crèchc. AppToximat¢ly 50 adults.usuaIly attend moming worship eaLh Sunday. S¢rvices are live-streamed on social media for those who ar¢ unable to get to church for whatever reason. Services are also available to view-on-line for an indefinitc p¢iiod of time thereafter and these attract a significant numb¢r of views. DVDS CDS also continue to b¢ available for tftembers who do not have internet access. Ill the absence of our Minister, many serviees were arranged by our Woisbip Team 2nd Prayer GTOUP with many members of the congregation taking an active part in leading worship. Wé are fortunate to havc the 8SSiStance of a IO¢al Reader, who leads worship foT us on rrLany uccasigns and has become a good friend of the Congregation. ycar our Locum, Wds appointed and continues to lead worship on two or three Sundays each mon
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland Trustees, Annual Report (Cont) Year ended 31 December 2024 Objectives and Activities (Cont) Other Services of Worshiplopportunities off¢r¢d to our congregation and wider Community included: On th¢ 21 January 2024 an in-person s¢Tvice for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was hostsd by, gJlI church with members from local churches taking part, including the EU church, Sacred Heart St Gerard's nd the Salvation Army In March, The World Day of Prayer S¢rvAC¢ was held in St kndTCW'S Church with members of our Church Guild taking part. Floly Week opportunities- W¢dnesday Family Film Dight, Thursday Communion Servie¢ and Good Friday .: open church for Prayer 8Thd contemplation. Easter Sunday'sort-rise" service outdoors followed by a shared breakfast in the Chllh Hall. In Junc. Mussend Piimary School held their end of session Award Ceremony in the Church. In the Autumn, we held our second Pet Service which was enjoycd by the animals and hum8ns who camc along. Since the Autunm of 2024 we have opened the church tivice per month on Friday afternoons as part of an Open Church Initiative. This allows our community to come into the quietness for Spdce, reflection and pIayer. On the 29 September 2024 the church hosted the Kirking of the Council. Distinguished guests included the Provost and Bishop Toal, who both took part in leading worship. We were delighted to welcom¢ th¢ Moderator of the Church of Scotland, on thc 30 Octobor 2024. In December. we participated in the annual Blue Service foI the bereaved, in conjunction with Potts Funeral Directors, with other faith communities in the town tak8 part. The service thi5 year was h05ted by Sacred Heart Church and will return to us in 2025. On the 8 December 2024 the church hosted a ClStmaS Family scrvicc for "forerunncIs Scotlmd," inter-denorninational Clristian group of Indonesians in Scotland. On th¢ 19 DeceLnber 2024, a vcry w¢ll att¢nded "Big Sing" was held in the church with the three non- denominational primary schools in the town taking part. We EHd our annual Christingle Cgxol Servi¢e for all ag¢s. where around l 00 people gathered at the start of the Christmas Season with Christmas lunch being available afterwards. A Carols by Candlclighi Scrvicc w8s s0 held nearcr to Chrisim&s. 'Young Church.: Young Church is considered to be an integral part of Sunday Morning Services with young people normally following the Scripture Union "Light" prograrnme for their own age group. Chureh CboRrlMllsie: Bellshill Central has always been known as a'singing" church and this is aided by the choir of some 15 members, led by the organist. We have met and prepared services throughout the Christian ye. Highlights of the year were sin8in8 at Hatton L£a Care Home (one of local care homes) on four occasions as part of our Playlist for Life engagement, singing at Beechwood Care Home for Christmas Carols, and participating in the North Lanarkshire Council Kirking of the Council Service. We Gontinue to contribute to Church unity in Bellshill by welcoming singers from Bellshill West Church, now that their own choir is disbanded. They have joined us for various services, and feel part of the extended B¢llshilL Central Church family. Since 2020, as part of & weekly check of the organ, the Organist Entertains has been a stsple of life at Bellsliill Central, aud otheT locations oUnd the world. "The OrgaThLSt Entertains," which grew from a 15-minllt¢ slot iuto what 15 now at least an hour, sQtn¢times two hours of excellent or8an music. continued throughout 2024. Hymns. Psalms. voluntaries and other Popul tunes are chosen by the listeners. originally from Bellshill Central congregation and the loca[ town but now from places as far away as Australi4 South Africa and Canada. Around 400 people tune in each week to watch and listen to 'Th¢ Organist Elltertains." Whilst thcsc cpisod¢5 have become oie infrcquent, they still very popular. Our Organist EnteTt&uis produces a video at least every 3 months and is very much appTeciated as part of our online outreach progTamme.
,BeHshill Central Parish Church of Scotland Srbstees, Annual Report (Cont) ,Y,.éar ended 31 December 2024 'O.bjectives and Activities (Cont) ',PastoaJ Care of the CoDgregatioD: Kevin has been on leave since early 2023. Elders continue to visit homes in their district four tieS a year. As time permits, visits those who are housebound or in hospital,. and conducts funerals and weddings whcn pos5J our locum, The nutnber of members requiring pastoraE help at home and An hospital continues to year by year. HOW¢r, rour ncw Eld¢rs w¢r¢ ordain¢d during th¢ y¢ar' bringing fresh energy and expertise to our Kirk Session. .The Cuild: This year's weekly mc¢tings began in January with our traditional "After Cluistmas Lunch" held in ,.th¢' loc Golf Club. partially funded by a Graut from North LanaTksbirc Council. 'I'his was a very enjoyable afteiiioon in pleasant surroundings: 8 thance to tchu with riends after the Chlistmas break. During th¢ W¢ek ot: Prayer for Christian Unity, we welcomed from Bothwell Parish Church, The month conGluded with our Open Night when wc welcomed laditys churches in the area of all denominations to ¢njoy an evening of entertainment> provided by the lan Walker Band, who had been found through thcir advcrt in Life 'and Work. Donations received allowed us to send £200 to the Erskine V¢terans' Charity. ajoI David Wing, from the local Salvation Arniy, was one of our s edlc¢r.s in february) when he shared his very intere*tinfF faith story with us. In March, we were happy to have tell us about Lanarkshire Carers. had bccn a lons-serving member of Church and Guild and. in her later years, had become her carcr, drawing support from this organisation of which he is now a Director. The C:Insing Social at the end of March 2024 included entertaiLnent and high tea. It was very well attended and ap,p[eciated. Some days out to Local Garden Centres and sitnilar establi.8hrnents. w¢re arrangcd during the Siuniner break to allow members to keep in touch. ,When the Guild re-commcnccd in October 2024 McMbehlp numbers had dropped due to the death of two long- serving members and othcr health issues. However. we were also pleased to welcomc thrcc new members. The session beg8n with our customary joint Conununion Service with Burnhead 13uild. held this ear at Bell.%liill Central. The first speakcr of thc new session was 8 97-year-old lady awompanied by who rclatcd stories of the Wartime Evacuation 0£ the pu )jlr io lid teachers ot. Ldurel 4cliool in Glasgyoiv lo Auchterarder for the duration of the Second World War. as a very interesting or)d amusing spcaker. ITL Novemb¢r, we had a very interesting and infonnative talk on Glasgow City Mission and, in Decemb¢r. from te Beyond Srebrenica orgatlisation, told us something of the distressing histoIy of the Bosnian Cyi'nycidc. Nalio_llally the Quild has suppotted six major projects and organisation ovcr the past three years. Infomiation on two of thc8c projects wer¢ shared with the congregation WI1 the Guild led Sunday Worship on l DecenLber 2024 and we have donated £50 to each of these two organisations. Sitnilar to previous years. four new projccts will receiv.e Guild support over th¢ next few years and details of these will be shared with the congregation when the .Qu.ild.continues to l¢ad Sunday Worship on an annual basis. Prayer Group: The initiative started for Lent 2020 and has renuined part of our faith activities. The Praycr Group meets via zi)om most Monday evenings for 30 minutes or thereabouts. The time in prayer is record¢d and uploaded (gour YouTube channel and is appreciated by couutLess others from as far aficld as Australi& In the absence of kovi members of the Piayer Group have been greatly involved in leading Sunday Worship; especially prior to the appointment of our part-time Locum.
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland Trustees, Annual Report (Cont) Year ended 31 December 2024 Objectives and Activities (Cont) Community InvolvenAeDt: Guidin .. The main activity under tbe supervision of the Kirk Session by which the congregation cngages with its local community 1$ throiigh its successful uniforn]ed Guiding organisations - Guides, Browmies and Rainbows. Girls are not required to attend Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland to be members of these organisations. LeadeIs are also not rul[¢d to be m¢mb¥rs of Bellshill Central Church. This is in accord with the ethos of the Guiding movement. Nornially appioximately 51 girls from the ages of 4 years to 16 years attend weekly meetings from September through to June. The Current waiting list is over 23 but units are at pacity with a shortage of senior children participating in Leadership. The programme of meetings and activities provided is enthusiastically led and Teceived. All guiding units in Bellshill Central contribute to tbe outreach and engageLnent at BellsliWI C¢ntraL. BuwliD . The congregation also hosts an inforn]al indoor bowling Club during the Mnter months and members of all sections of the conllnunity ar¢ welcome to attend, This is a thriving Wednesday afternoon club. As part of 'O)Jt Warm Wednesday initiative in response to the Cost-of-Living CIisis, this Club 15 even more valued by those who allend. HAII Let$: The hall was used by a Tae Kwan-Do for the first part of last year. and there are frequ¢nt reqiiests for birthday parties and to host coffec mornings, ¢t¢ throughout the ye4r. In 2024 wc bc¥an a relationship with Hope for Autism, through fulldraising events which led to a long-term hall rent for table top activities and Dungeolls and Dragons sessions. Uthco Ltd: Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre (ONC) ¢urr¢ntly retains a partnetship with Bellshill Central Pai4sh Churlh. Two elders from the congregation rernain as Directors of Uthw Ltd. which is the private register. Scottish Chatity governing the work of the ONC. Rcgular b8]neSs and activities We slow to pick up following almost two years, closure due to COVID. Services include the Wee Friendly Group which meet thr¢¢ days per week plus two days for the Men's Group. Gtoup-befriending for four local sbeltered housing residcnts takes placc w¢¢kly as well as one-to-one Befriending and regular telephone contact. Musical Memories is provided weekly and is also well attcndcd. An all-day Café operates providing good, nutritious, ieasonablc meals five days pir w¢ek and is open to anyone. A Community Fiidge initiative opened in October last year for people in the ML4 postcode ea and this has had amazing success in such a short time with over 150 members already signed up. The premises are available for Let to individuals or group3 at r¢asonabl¢ rates. Further details can be obtsined by cakling the Centre. Volunteers are & ne¢¢ssity to augmcnt thc scrviccs ON'C PTovide. If anyone has a spare hour or two that could be .41 put to good we, ONC would be delighted to hear from you. Schools: Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland donates an annual Religious Education prize trj Bellshill Acadcmy. Pupils from thc primary schools have, in the pa5L taken part in services of worshtp with a releN'atit theme. In June Mossend Primary School held their end of tcrni Awd Ceremony in our church when paTents came along. as taken some assemblies in the schools, helping keep the link Ivith Bellshill Central. A "Big Sing" was held in th¢ Church in December with pupils from Lawmuir, Noble and Moss¢nd Primary Schoo15 taking part and mally family members coming along.
jBellshill Central Parish Church of Scotlalld Triistees, Annual Report (Cont) ,Year tnded 31 December 2024 ,Objectives and Activities (Cont) eart and Sole: Heart and Sole is the infomial Walking Group set up by the Church in 2019. Short walks OUrtd tbe ,local area or to th¢ nearby Strathclyde Park are organised on a weekly basis during th¢ ',Sp'_riogJSumnLer/Autumn. These are open to everyone. whether or not there is a church coJ)nection. Walking &upports wellbeing, physical activAty. mental health and gives members th¢ opportunity to n]c¢t people from all Ovèr the town. ,Church Chronicle: The Church Magazine is published at least four times a year and made available on a variety of iiiterriet platfornis and also delivered to church members without internet access. Church news and photos are Xnclud¢d along with quizzes and items from Local Councillors and teachers from local schools. It is a useful .m¢thod of maintaining contact with the local community. en. Church Initiative: Since the Autumn of 2024 we have opened the church tivice a month on Friday afternoons. This allows our community to come into the quietness for space, reflection and prayer. ',Playlist for Life: We are now the local area's Help Point for this organisation. Cg-operation with other churches: Church mcmb¢rs ar¢ encouraged to paFticipate in ecumenical services 8nd social events. Joint Services took place with Bellshill West Parish Churches during three Sundays in February. and again during Holy Week, with worship 'tsk4llg place at Bellshill W¢st on Wednesday, Bellshill Central on Thursday and at Bothwell on Friday. Dwing July) Joint Summer Services were held with Bothwell Church and Bellshill West Church. Th¢.Guild actively participates annually in planning and leading the locally organised World Day of Prayer. The lervice in 2024 took place in St Andrew's U F Church. The Guild also arrange an annuat Open Night when niembers of all other churches in the area come along for an evening's entertainment followed by tea. Donations at this ev¢nt raised £200 for Erskine Veterans. The Guild has, for very many ycars, held a Joint Annual Opening Coiiununion Service with Bunthcad GuiEd which alternates betwecn the PTemises of the two churches involvcd. Fund Raising and Soelal Actlvltles: Fund raising plays an important part in financing the activities of B¢115hilE Centr41 Parish Church of Scotland,. while $0 helping generate a sense of fellowship. Activities during the year intluded a Burns Lunch, Daffodil Tea, two very popular Clothes Shows, Cheese and Wine, Harvest Lunch and a chri?.ta$ Carol Service followed by Lunch. s,ustAINING OUR OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES 'Cbristian Stewardshlp: As the accounts demonstrate the main SOUTce of financial support for Bellshill Central P.ari.sh'Church of Scotland remains the committed Christian giving of the membership. Members of the copgregation have been encouraged to change to direct transfer into the bank to maintain WFO. Details of The Church of Scotland online donate facility and QR code are included in our online magazine, BCPC Chronicle. uch.is given in'time and tatents" offered in voluntary service. A regular fcatwe of the qu8rterly church magazine j?..811:orti¢le on some aspect of the wider work of th¢ Church of Scotland. ' In comtnon with iiiost churches throughout Scot18nd the congregation has a high percentag¢ of older 'tnembers' many of whom fmd it difflcult to physically visit the church building. During 2022, meeting face to face on Sunday mornings again became the norni but worship contAnued to be made available with a very meaningfill online presence. Joint services of WOTship have always been appreciated by the eongregation as helping to foster a sense of Christian unity witl]in Bellshill and it is hoped that thes¢ will again become more regular. Members r¢8ulaTly assist in the conduct of worship. This include5 the public reading of th¢ Bible. leading prayers, etc. Many people who had not previously read bible pSageS or prayers during Sunday Worship have become more willing to do so after taking part in online Worship during the 202012021. This has ¢n¢ouTaged more members to tak¢ an active part in face-to-face worship, llleaning additional volunteers are now available for Bible Readings at Sunday Services.
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland Trustees, Annual Report (Cont) Year ended 31 December 2024 SUSTAJNING OUR OBJEcfIvES AND ACTIVITIES (Cont) Achievements and Performance The Guild maintains meaningful contact with member5. Bellshill Central continues to offer a waTm welcome to new members who come along. Young Church is also very happy to meet new young people. The Bowling Club continues to bring together people of all ages in the spirit of "A Church Without Walls" The fabric committee is WOTking their way thiough a check and repair schedule with the propety being checked on a regular basis. In a recent Presbery Inspection, our propety was classified in Category A. whcrc 'A' is rctention and 'B' is disposal. This Category was subsequently changed to 'B*: claTifJcation on that decision is awaited. Fund raising continues to be carried out in new ways with the congregation being encouraged to be innovative. Contact is maintained with local primary schools and they are encouraged to contribute to our Chronicle. Significant contribution of the organist and the church choir enhancing worship and praise. The use of the refurbished org&n as a eornmunity asset to raise funds for other chltieS. Infornation on "The Organist Entertains" continues to spread worldwide and more locally. The publicity may encourage more people to attend future fiJndraiser5. The Facebook and 'X' accounts of Bcllshill Central, and its YouTub¢ chaDn¢l, have grown in th¢iT reacli and influence. The WhatsApp Group set up in 2020 to allow church members to keep in touch with each other and continues to be a lifeline foT more than 60 people. Raised £1,121 foT local and international charities. The Guild donated £200 to Erskine Home and £lOO to the Guild's centrally nominated projects. Heart and Sole ralsed more than £400 which was donated to charities. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale The former Presbyteries of Hamilton, Lanark and Falkirk have now merged into a new larger group. In 2023, it w&s noted that: the Church of Scotland was PTes¢ntly und¢igoing a nmjor rcview of all churches in Scotland and each Presbirtery had been asked to prepare a plan for reorganising all of the chuTehes in th¢iT area. This work is still ongoing. 10
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland Trustees, Annual Report (Cont) Year ended 31 December 2024 Financial Review The detailed financial position of the Church is set out in the attached accounts. Total general income was £57,219 with tot cxpenditt)re £7L,869 producing an excess expenditure of £14,650. Tn addition, deposit intsIest of £587 Was Credited to the Organ Fund. The restrictsd surplu8 for the year was £309. The church rcmains gratsfjjl to the J & A Potts Legacy for its continuing support. The income generated of £10,343 represents 180/0 of geneTal income. A further £702 was received for specific puOse$ from illvestsllGllts invested by the Blackie Family, Corbett Memorial Trust, Sarah Schorn B¢quest and Tom Downs Memorial. The £405 receAved from the Miss J Blackie Bequest is used for general expenditure. Reserves Policy li is the Tntees. policy to hold reserves of at least 6 months, expenditure excluding designated fun&8. At thc year end, the Church held unrestricted cashfunds of £20,875 of which £34 had been designat¢d for the fabric lld and £11,832 for the organ fimd. The renillIng balance of £9,009 together with the £19,140 held in the COS Growth und represents 6 moDth5' expendilmre. The church also held £3,730 of restricted eath fidS and £33,176 in the COS Growth Fund which have been Provided for tbe purposcs spccificd in Note 2. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The members of the Kirk Session / Congregational Board must pr¢parc fulancial statements which give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation of the transactions of the Church during the financial year. The membeLE of the Kirk Session I Congregational Board are responsible for keeping proper accounting records wbicb, on rcquest, must refleLL the finan¢iaI position of thc Church at that titne. This must be done to ensure that the financial staternents comply with th¢ Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities AOUnts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Regulations Anent Con8regational Finance approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2007. They are also responsiblc for safeguarding the assets of the Church and must takc reOnable steps for the prevention andlor detection of fraud and other 7rregularities. Appioved by the Trustees and signed on their behaIf, li
Bellshill Centrnl Parish Church of Scotland SC012556 Independent Examlllerls Report to the Trustees of Bellsllill Central Parish Church of Scotland I report on thc accoullts of the charity for the year ended 31 Decembcr 2024 which are s¢t out on pa8cs 13 to 17. Re5peetive respon5ibilRties of trustees and examiner Thc charity's trustccs are responsiblc fi)r the preparation of the accounts in accordancc with the tem]s of the ChitIeS and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 8nd the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulatton l O(1 ) (d) of the Accounts Regulations doe5 not apply. It is my responsibility to ex8Jnine the accounts as required under section 44(1) (c) of the Act to stalc whether particul matters have come to my attention. Basis of indcpclldellt examiner's stat¢ellt My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation l L of the Charities Accounts (Scotlalld) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the clwity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those iecords. It also includes considcration of gny unusual itcn]s or disclosures An the accounts. and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning ony such matters. The procedures und¢rtak¢n do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and eonsequenily I do not express an audit opinion on thc vicw givcn by thc accounts. Independent examiner's st&tement Ill the course of my examination, no mattcr has comc to my attention which gives me reasonable caus¢ to believc that in any material resp¢ct the requATements: to keep ae¢ountin8 records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Rcgulations, 8nd to prcparc 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 rcachcd. DAte: 25 March 2025 12
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotlalld ts and Pa ments Account Year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Total 2024 2024 2024 2023 Note .Donations '.Fulldr2ising: i,.: . Daffodil Tea '. Cliristmas Teas . Bums Lunch F&ghion Show Easter Breakfast Quiz Harvest Lunch Coin Boxes Cheese and Wine 38,996 415 39,411 39,839 1.246 1,905 278 1,052 33 90 iii 462 410 5,587 5.587 4,927 Hire of hall Bank and deposit interest '.J.&A Potts Trust Income Investment Interest: Ihvestors Trust 'Tot81 Recei ts 1,888 587 10,343 1,888 587 10.343 396 9,914 405 57,806 702 1,117 1,107 58,923 984 56,060 tnents Cost of generatlllg fund$ ..Ch-*ritable activitie3 Othor payments 71,869 808 72,677 60,139 Total P,a ments 71,869 808 72,677 60,139 Xxcess of Payments over Receipts for the'year before transfers (14,063) 309 (13,754) (4,079) ' Transfers '. Excess of Payments over Receipts for the year 764 -764 (13,299) -455 (13,754). (4,079) 13
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland statement of J3alances At 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 R¢8trieted Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Note Bank & De osit Balances Bank & deposit balanc¢s brought forward 34,174 4,185 38,359 42,438 Mov¢ment in year. Excess of Receipts over Payments for the year (14.063) 309 (13,754) (4,079) Tran8fers Bank & deposit balances 764 -764 carried forward 20,875 3,730 24,605 38,539 Inv cnts at arket value 8,200 unit5 in COS Growth Fund (Cost 202¥ £4,9912023 - £4,991) 19,140 33,176 52,316 47,806 The accounts were approved by the Kirk Sesslon and Financial Boord on 25 March 2025. FOT on behalf of the Kirk Scssion and Financial Board 14
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Seotland Notes to the Accounts For the ear ended 31 December 2024 l Aceountl ttei tsandPa ments basi5 0 *cctsuntin la Trustee Remuneration and Related Party TraDsactlon$ During th¢ year i trustee re¢eived reimbuT$emen¢ of expenses amounting to £3,990. One trustee received remuneration of £5,315. No tnt¢¢ or aperson related to a trustee had any perwnal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the ¢lwity duTing th¢ year. 2 Mov¢m¢nt$ im Funds Unrestricted funds Iiir2024 Receipts Paytnents Transfers 31n2ll024 Designated Fabric Fund Designated Organ Fund Miss J Blackie Bequest General Fund 34 34 11,245 587 11032 405 -405 764 Restricted fund8 Fiow¢r Fund Ses$ion Benevolent Blackie Family Endowm¢nt (Windows) Blackie Famity Flgwer Fund Corbett Memorial Flower Fund 415 4E5 340 340 2.636 75 2,711 136 84 136 84 679 679 Corbett Memorial Trnt (Bible Knowledge) Sarah Schorn Bequest (Flowers) Peter Sneddon B¢qu¢sl (Sunday School) Tom Down$ MemoriaI (Sunday School) 296 131 .427 173 173 202 89 -291 32 14 46 808 -764 Total funds 38 59 oses of UDrnStricted FuDds FAbrie Fund.. Th¢ Trustees have set &side funds for the maintenan¢¢ of tbe Church propety Organ Fund: The Tntstees have aside funds forthe maintenance of the organ. oses of Restricted Fllnds Flower Funds: These funds provide flower5 for display during 5erYires of worship. Window Fund: This is to be used for the maintenance of the Church windows. Blble Knowledge Fund: This is a fimd to be used to promote bible knowledge. SesSiOD Benevolent: This fund is to be used for benevolent purposes. Sunday Sehool Funds: Thes¢ funds ar¢ to b¢ used by the Sunday School. 15
Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland Notes to the Accollnts Cont For the ear ended 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total . ,2023 3. Analysis of Donations WFO Scheme (non Gift Aid) Gift Aid Donations 8,848 18.584 4,614 2,611 8,848 18,584 4,614 2,611 8,759 19,065 Recovered on Gift Aid Donations Ordinary Offerings (Open Plate) Contrlbutions from Congregation Organisations: Guild 3,598 300 700 3,339 38,996 Bowling Club Other Offerings, Donations et¢ 1,000 3,754 39,411 850 415 415 39,839 4 Analysis of Payments Costs of generating funds Offering envelopes CharAtable activities Giving to Grow (2024 gllocation 34,553 p•ld 34,553 by dlreet deblt over 10 months) Presbytery due5 Minister's expenses Travel expenses Pulpit supply Other Staffll ¢o$t8 Fabric repairs & mainienance Council charge Heat and light Insurance 34.553 34,553 33,824 1,024 821 240 1,797 5,315 12,101 2,929 6,228 3,099 804 1,264 624 720 1.024 821 240 1,797 5.315 12,101 2,929 6,228 3,099 804 1,264 1,432 720 1,022 621 1,586 479 5,033 4,128 2,859 2,808 3,288 750 170 1,720 720 981. Iso 6Q,13.9 Organ maintenance Training & outr¢a¢h Flower5 Internet costs 808 Printing. stationery & postsge Other expenses 350 71,869 350 72,677 808 16
BellshillCentralParishChurehot3cotland Notes to the Accounts Cont ' For the ear ended 31 December 2024 Unrestricted 2024 RtrIcted 2024 Totxl 2024 Total 2023 4 Continued Other Payments Minister's Stipend ,All Cburch of Scotland congregations contribute to the National Stipend Fund vA]ich bears the costs of all 'miriist¢rs' stipends and employer's contributions for national insurance, pension and housing and loan fiLnd. Ministers, stipends are paid in accordance with the national stipend scale, which is related to years of servlce. For th¢ year under review the minimum stipend was £31.642 at the maximum stipend (in tbe fiffli and subsequent years) £38,884 2024 2023 6. . :¢ollections for Thlrd PArtie$ Hope for Autism RNLI Alzheimers Foodbank Earl Haig Christian Aid Trussell Trust Debra Bradley Leprosy Simon Community 413 311 99 362 247 93 236 217 498 751 231 1,121 2,337 . ?. Analysis of Net Assets between Fund5 General Designated Restricted Total . Investments- 8200 units in COS .' Growth Fund CuLTent Assets Net assets 31 Deeernber 2024 19,140 8,554 27,694 33,176 4,185 37 61 52,316 11,866 11,866 17
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 1,391 Market Value of Balances at 31 December 2024 REVENUE ACCOUNT Credit Balance at 31 DecembeT 2024 412 337 The revenue account received interest of £41, CFF shaTe dividends of £50 and paid interest of £1 I during the year. An administration fee of £5 was incurred. TEMPORARY ACCOUNT Valuation Report Orbiston Centre- Expenditure 18