Woodpark Evangelical Church, Ayr (Scottish Charity Number SC012923) Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 28 February 2025
WOODPARK EVANGELICAL CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025 Charlty Number SC012923 Address Woodpark South Belmont Ayr KA7 3SL Bankers Virgin Money 43 Alloway Street Ayr Type of Governlng Document I"he Church Is a charita ble unincorporated association, a nd its beliefs, practices and administration a re set out In Its Constitution dated l March 197 1. The church elders are responsible for the oversight of the activitles of the church. Trustees selectlon and appointment The existing Trustees, all of wl)om are elders are entitled to appoint addilional Trustees as may be nece55ary. Risk Assessment Tlie Trustee5 hiive reviewed the r15ks a550ciated wilh the church and Its aclivilies. Two key risks have been add ressed by ensuring tlial the buildings a re adequately insured and that there is a Child Protection Policy. This latter policy is regularly reviewed, and it Is seen as a live, operational document, Objectlves l. To carry on the activities of a local church in 3 way which is consistent with the Bible. 2. To benefit the local community through a range of church activities. 3. To advance the Christian Gospel in the town of Ayr.
Activities Regiilhr church services include meetings for the celebration of the Lord's Supper (communion), bible teaching and prayer. There is a weekly Family Service. There is also a Ladies Meeting, Coffee Morning and Tots for children as well as a number of other services for adults. From its funds the church supports missionary and related work in the UK and overseas. TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 202$ Financial Review A Financial Report Is attached for year ended 28 February 2025. This shows total reserves of £71,037 at the year end, split between General Fund £57,601 and Special Fund £13,436. The General and special Funds are unrestricted and are held to meet fulure fluctuations in receipt5 or payments and to cover unexpected contingencies. The surplus of £4,853 for year ended 28 February 2025 has been added to unrestricted reserves, leaving the General Fund at £57,601 and the Special Fund at £13,436. Reserves Policv Unrestricted fu nds are maintained at a level that will enable the Church t fund its on-going activities for a minimum period of three months. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf:
WOODPARK EVANGELICAL CHURCH Charity No SC012923 PaJ8 1 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Year ended 28 February, 2025 2025 2024 RECEIPTS Freewill ONerirys- ApFerMiix 1 Bank Intest receryed Gifts re1Ved T& Reclan Scottish Power Rebate Total Receipts 27.275 225 253 359 4.fAI 32,520 27. 143 PAYMENTS C0510l ChantabÈ ActiwtEs. ApteTrJix 2 Grants donatKJns . Fer Apwr¥Jix 3 14.240 14.784 8.250 23.034 8050 22.29) Surplus lor year 4.853 9.486 ST ATEMENT OF BALANCES As at 28 February, 2025 BANK BALANCES Open5ng Balae Surplus lor year ClosirYJ balance al Bank 65.184 56.698 9,486 66.184 4.853 71.037 Represenied by General Fund - rAprE[MIIX 4 Special FuTrJ - per ApFendix 4 57 601 13.436 71,D37 53,001 13,183 66,184 OTHER ASSETS Land aThJ BuikliThJs. Woodpart. Ayr ai nominal cosl (insured p1&ement vue is £714,C(Kil 1(N) All funds are unreslrrted. The Notes oll pJe 2 lofft iniegra part of &counts ADDrov& b¥ Ihe Tnjstees and &gj on I1r tehaN
WOODPARK EVANGELICAL CHURCH Page 2 Charrty No SC012923 NOTES to the Accounts - Year •nd•d 28 F•brn•ry 2025 1. Basis of Accounllng These accounts havo beèn prepared on the ReCeptS & Payments basis In accordance wth th& Chanties & Tw$t¥& In¥6stment Iscotlandl Acl 2W5 and the Chanbe5 A¢£ounis Iscoiiandl R•9u1aOs 2C(6 la$ amendedl 2. Cost ol Chritabl• Actlvfti•g Running costs and rna1nten3r ol buildiNJs and equipment Visitsng speakers expenses Literature ornd ¢hildr¢n's wo Cat¢nno and dooniNJ 2025 £9,911 945 2024 £9,550 1,095 1.133 3,006 2.39) 14 240 14 784 3. Grants and Donations £8,05012024 - £8,2S01 These We ma(Je tts o total 0117 Individuals and ¢hantabl• organ158tions eng4g•d In Chrislian gvang•lism . Bible leaching Iiteralure distribution and reli?1 wgrk 4. Uns¢ri¢ted Funds £71.037 The General and Special Fund are unrestnded and can be used al the distteiion ol the Trusteès In lurihorance of Ihe obiects ol Iht chaniy The bank balancé 01 £71.037 at 28 February 2025 is held on current and daposil accounts with Virgin Monèy 5. The Truste8s rec•¢¥ed no femuntrratson or xwnses dunng the ytaf 6 The wer• no liabilities or conlingenl Iiatslilies •1 th¢ year end
WOODPARK EVANGELICAL CHURCH Charity No SC012923 ge3 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT to the Trustees of Woodpark Evangelical Church I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ending 28 February 2025, which are set out on pages I to 2. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the pparat)n of the accounts In Accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts {5cotland) Regulatsons 2006 (as amended) ("the 2006 Regulations,?. The chanty s Trustees consider that the audit reqU1ment of Regulation 10( I)(d) of the Account Regulations Lloes not apply. It Is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44(1){c) of the 2005 Art and to state whether path'cular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examlner's ststement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation I l of the charits'es Accounts (kodand) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideratson of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do nol provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express n audit opinion on the view gwen by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attenbon which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respert the following Requirements have not been met: {a) the requirement to keep accounb'ng records in accordance with Section 44(1}(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulatior) 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and Ib) the requirements to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 20[ Accounts Regulabons. In my opinion there are no additsonal matters to which attentson should be ,fjing of the accounts. 1.Ir.: ay, Chartered Accountants Arran House, 15D Skye Road, Prestwick KA9 2TA l May 2025