Fort William Kilmallie Church of Scotland Receipts and Payments Accounts For Year Ending 31 December 2024 Congregation No. 382187 Charity No. SC013279 Reference and Administrative Information Charity Name Fort Williarn Kilmallie Church of Scotland Charity Registration Nurnber SC013279 Congregation Relerence Number 382187 Contatt Address Fort William Kilmallie Cofs The Manse The Parade Fort Willi3 PH33 6BA TTUStees re-admitted 20 June 2024 re-admitted 26 September 2024 (detached 20221 Page I Prin¢ip#l OffiC￿bearerS Pari4h Minlster lappointed 15 December 20231 Tearn Minister Reader.. Session Clerk Depute 5esslon Clerk Church Treasurer Ir￿ependent Ex•rniner Seftior Fioance Officer Voluntary Action Lochaber ATh Drochaid Ua8gan Road Fort William PH33 6PFI Bankers Bank of Scotland Hl8h Street Fort William PH33 6AE Trustees, Annual Report Year Ended December 2024 Structure, Governance and Management Governln8 Document The Church is administered in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Constitution lor Deed of Constitution Iunitary FoTmll Pnd is subject to the Acts and Regulations of the General Assembly Df the Church of Scotland. Members of the Xirk Session are the charity trustees. The Xirk Session members are the elders of the Church and are chosen from those member5 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 the Presbytery. Certain responsibilities are delegated to the Finance Committee and the Property Committee as appropriate. The Kirk Session meets regularly including a joint meeting with the Kiik Session of the linked charge at Kilmonivaig and is responsible for spiritual affairs within the Church. Recrultment and Appointment of Trustees Members of the Kirk Session are the charity 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 Se55ion, is elected by the congregation and inducted by Presbytery. Organlsational Strurture The Kirk Session is chaired by the Parish Minister and meets at least six time5 per Veèr. The Kirk Session is responsible for the spiritual affairs within the Church. Objectives and Artivitles The Church of Scotland IC0￿) 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 obje¢tives of the Church are to support the advancemer¢t of Christian faith and missionary work within the local community, nationally and internationally. Following ordination and induction in December 2023, the congre8ation welcomed our new Parish minister in early january 2024. His leadership arid guidance h25 opened a new chapter in the life of the congregatiori providir)g stability and renewed commitment from our Church community. The range of ministries is extended and these are outlined within Achievements & Performance. Services of worship are held on Sunday5 at three different locations i.e. in Caol Community Centre, at Kilmallie Church. Corpach ènd in the Duncansburgh Church, Fort William. A combined service is held monthly in one of the three location5. In conjunction with our1Snked char8e at Kilmonivaie, thi5 patlern of worship 15 under review for 2025. The proposal will result in an altered service time for Duncansburgh Church in addition to a combined Communion Service held each Quarter rather than monthly as at present. In addition, there is a short Service of Worship in Duncansburgh Church at lunchtime on Thursdays. Members of the congregation participate in all &spects of worship through welcome team duties. as readers. and in music provision. A short service of worship is held in Invernevi5 Care Home once per mor¢th. Vp-to-dète pgSting5 on social media channels Bnd the Church website, in additlDn to regular monthly newsletlers, not only inform but extend an Invitation to the congregation and the wider community to participate in the life of. the Church. PastOTal work is an important part of our work. Over the year, the ministry team conducted I wedding, 7 baptisms and 39 funerals, of which 12 were for members and 3 for adherents. The Duncan5burEh Chuich with its town centre location. is a focal point for community Èvents such as the Act of Remembrance each November. Various external 8roups use our spaces for a number of activilies including musical performances throughout the year. Government bodies also hire our hallg at the Duncansbureh Church. Achlevements and Perforrnance One of the weekfy Sunday worship service5 15 recorded and uploaded to YouTube / Facebook. Bible Study groups convene weekly in Duncan5burgh Church and bi-monthty in F'ort William Kilmallie Free Church, Caol. Our Parish Mini5*er has leé sessions entitled 'Christianity ExpFored' whlch has benefitted those attending by providing an opportunity lo share and talk about oijr F?ilh. The two Gulld group5 continue to meet monthly. one in CaDI Community Centre and the second at Duncansburgh. 'Messy Church, wès re-introduceé in the 3utun)n for childien and families and meets once per mollih in the Duncansburgh Halls with an average attÈnddnce of 15 youngsters with accompanying adults. These sessions pncourage pariicipalion of parenis18uardian5 and include crafts, games, singing and Sharing food. A Boys, Brigade Company meet Friday evenings during school term times in the Duncansburgh Hall5. s proactive in building inter-denorninational relètlonships with leaders and their respective communities. One such initiattve is a Men's Breakfast Club which meets to provide support and fe15owship 3t Lochaber Cafe within the Fort William Railway Station. Warm Spate takes plar.e on the first Saturday of the month in the Maclntosh Hall. Initially Introduced to addre5S the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, this missionol project reathe5 Oilt to people in the local community providin8 free soup & rolls, teas ènd coffees, Free resource5 such as blankets, 5txks etc. and leaflets with energy saving advice are made available. Neverthele55, many participants make donations tDwaYds the running costs. Creatlng a safe, warm space for those looking lor company and friendship, this has become a populaf meeting place especially for those living alone. Average attendance is betweerk 20 and 30 and include5 regular church attenders ond many with no affiliation to any cnurch. Additional interest groups include- Two craft groups meeting in the Duncansburgh Halls and Corpach Church Hall. The Duncansburgh Group were instrumental in organising the annual knitted / crocheted poppy display for Remembrance Sunday. This group also organi5ed two floral art demonstrations raising o total £1,360 for Church funds. Singing in Praise Choif meet5 mosl Monday evenings and perfo¥med a Christmas concert in Duncansburgh Church and our linked charge of Kilmonivaig Parish Church, 5pean Bridge. Activities meeting on a monthly basis inclkjde a Birdwalching Group, 8 local interest history gfOUP at Corpach Church Hall and a Book Group in Caol public library. Financlal Review The principal sources of income are through standing order donations, weekly freewill offerings and open plate collections. Donations / givings in 2024 amounted to £78,480 compared with £61,986 in 2023. Following a review and update of the Gift Aid scheme, the number of donors has increased nd more members now give by standing order. Tax was recovered on Gift Aid donations for the years 2021, 2022 ar>d 2023 and amounted to £15,900. Oriline giving is now available through the Church website. use of QR codes and a card terminal. While the number of Church weddings has decreased considerably, the local community continues to rely on the Church to provide support in time5 of need and contributions on the occasion of these life evenls amounted to £5,150. A furthei £16,979 in the form of bequests and funeral retiring collections was made to the Church. The halls at the Duncansburgh Church are widely Lssed by local communily groups and organi5alion5 in addition to Government and local authority department5. Hire of our spaces generated £16,668 in 2024. The DuncansburBh G￿l￿d, Boys. Brigade Company, the local history group and the choir made donatlons to Church funds totalling £IOII. 'Warm Space, despite being available at no cost to participants, Wa5 5UPPOrteES by donations and, in addition to those received for after 5etvice refreshments. totalled £1,430. Dividends and interest from investments including the Church of Scotland Growth Fund is subject to the volatility of the markets but nevertheless generated £8,662 in additional income. Areas of financial concern relate specifically to the maintenance and upkeep of the estate. At time of writing, the former scout mission hall in Corpach and the Church in Caol remain on the market. A full maintenance schedule for all remaining properties compiled by the Propertv Eroup will inform budgeting decisions proposed by the Finance group. Maiw) items of expenditure in 2024 included £16,668 to replate the windows in the Maclntosh Hall as the frames were no longer wind and water tight. Throughout 2024. Oll supplier contracts and contractual agreements were reviewed to ensure best value for money. Reserdes Pollty The charity trustees have consldered the reserves required and have consideied their current and future liabilities. It is the Trustees, policy lo hold reserves of approximately three tnonths expendilure iiicluding de5ign3ted funds. The Church also held £32, 136 of restricted and designated fund5 which have been provided for the purposes specified In Note 2. Statement of Trustets, RespDn5ibilitie5 The members of the Kirk Session must prepare financial statements which give sufficient detail to enable an appre.ciation of the Iransactions of the Church during the financial year. The members of the Kirk Session are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which, on request, must reflÈct the position Df the Church at that time. This must be done to ensure thht the financial staternents comply with the Charitie5 and Trustee Investment (ScotlandlAct 21x15, The Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulation5 2006 and the Regulaiions Anent ConÈreEatlonal Flnance approved by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2LK17. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and m*Jst take reasonable steps for the prevention andloy detettion of fraud and other iriegularities. Approved by the Trustees and signed on theiT behalf, Signature Printed Name Role Dote 2 20 èj Fori William Ki]m*llie Chuych of ScotI#nd Charity Numbei SC013279 Xnd¢pet)dent txarninee6 ￿POrt to tht trusiees ott ihe iin#udited acLounls of foti William KilmallÉe Chut¢h of Scotlattd. I t¢port rhe gcrounts of Fort Kl'illiam Kiimallie Chutch of Scodand for rh¢ 3'eLr ended 313t December 2024. Re8pÈttive tesponsibilities of iEUStees and indeptndcnt rxamin¢T The charir¥ s Trusiees *re respoiisible for the prep2r2ri1)n uf ihL' ACcI)u￿¢S in ac£'.¢)r(laTir.¢. ￿.11￿ Ihe ierni% ¢)E the Lharities &nd'l rustce ID￿C5t￿c￿t l%codand>.4ct 200) and the ChaLities Account8 :'Scot19nd) RL'gu12ti0ns 2(N)6. The ch8tifJ' t￿Stee¥ CU&25ider that th¢ aiith"I rLxiuir¢m¢t)t c)r ReyilAli¢ni I n(lj (A) ID (c. nf ilie ..Irrnunts R￿Ul2tion% docs not %ppl!". It is mi. ¥espoJsibi]ity' to ex*tnine the iccounts as required ullder secuon 44(1) ICJ Ot the Aci to state ivhether partiL￿1%￿ marrer5 hai'e ciirjie Iij nil. aÉientic)n. Babis of indeijetideni exglninei s statemtnt M). exan)marion LS Catned ()ui in accordaiice Thlith Regulation I l of the Ch8fitie5 .Iccot)nis (Scodand) Rwilstions 2006. .4n ex3mia]ation includcs 3 t￿￿le￿ OE Ehe accountsng records kfpt bi Ihe ch2nTh' Rnd A Ca￿pan￿￿TI t>f the accounts prcscntcd Trwth thost rccords. It also it]dude5 conns frum the tTristv£% cnncerJiLng qJi1' 5urh mdll("r%. I'1)e pt'()cedute% undatskeTr do not ptoi-idc ali the cndcnce thAt wyuld be tequired in aa autht: and cot]$tyuentlip I do not Express an audit opillion on the iqew l)} Ihe AC.C()uni%. 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