Helen5bur8h Unlted Reformed Church Regd. Scottish Charity SC014017 Fabrlc: Account No 10306160 Cheque facilities at Vir8in Bank. Oedicated account for all Fabric Funding Three signatories.. either to SI8n. but, for invoices greater th3n £5,000.00, any two signatories are requi Note- Any one BACS payment 15 limited to £500.00 and to two payments Wlthin each 24 ho rs FABRIC.. 2023 £12.945.04 Credits Balance Carried Forward Z024 £15,6 9.47 £9.2SO.00 Mast Rental Transfer from General Account £9.250.00 £22,195.04 £24,909.47 Deblts £3,723.95 External Maintenance £332.89 £2,227.69 Intemal Maintenance £2,369.25 £413.15 Domestic / Sanitisingl PPE Equipment £501.41 £170.78 Mlscellaneous £2.1 3.16 £6,535.57 15,659.47 £s. 19,56 .71 .76 Balance Carrled Forward To 2025 Mainten8nce.' See copy of Fabiic Account for breakdown of mèintenance items
Helensburgh United Reformed Church 13E06 35 West Princess Street, Helensburgh G84 8TF Registered. Scottish Charity SC 014017 IltYJ Rvlcymed e NJi7onal Synod ul Scotl Ègl ichte Aon statement of Account Balances as of 31st December 2024 2023 2024 £40,415.97 Current Account £43,612. 12 £15,659.47 Fabric Account £19.562.76 £25.081.00 Agne5 Pithie Memorial Fund £25.815.75 As of 18" March 2025 St James Place Wealth Management £150.00 Cash in Hand £150.00 Vestry safe £81,306.44 Gross Funds Avallable £89.140.63 Llabilitie5 £12,000.00 £32.00 £16,000.00 Agne5 Pithie Capital Benevolence- C for Life Helensburgh URC Reserves £12.000.00 £16,OCQ.00 £28.032.00 £28,000.00 £53.274.44 Net Funds Avallable £61,140.63 This is to certify that the related statements of accounts were approved by a Meeting of the Trustees on- Date= 4th April 2025 Church Secretarylsl Signed.. On behalf of the TIu5tees ol t4elensbuigh Linited Reformed Church
Helensburgh United Reformed Church 13E06 Registered: Scottish Charlty- SC 014017 Summary of Benevolence for 2024 2023 Income 1£) 2024 2023 Expenditure 1£) 2024 Congregational Donations Congregational Donations £559.00 Commitment for Life £637.00 £387.00 Commitment for Life f637.00 £262.00 £45.00 £ioo.00 Turkey I Syria Earth Quake Hel & Lomond Food Bank Sea Farer5 Mission £387.00 Other £569.00 £946.00 Totals £637.00 £1,363.00 Totals £637.00
APPENDIX 3 Independent examiner's report on the accounts Re ?L rt to Ihe Chanty name truBt8•simomDers of Helensburgh United Reloimed Church Regislertrd charity SC 014017 number On the accounts of the ¢harlty for the porlod PerDJ slan dale Penod end dale Monlh DeMbor Year 2Q24 Jfinu&ry lo 31 2024 Sfrt out on pages ITwn•rnbw to LThe numbtrs of ¥heetsl Re8pectlve The charity's Iruslees are responsible IOT the preparation ol the accounts In accordance respon8ibllltie8 of with the leTm5 01 the Charib'es ancj Tnjslee Inveslmenl Iscoiiandl 2005 Act and th6 tru8tee$ and oxamlner Charities Accounts IS¢ollandl Regulaliuns 2006 las amand(1. The charity Iruslees consider that the audit requirement ol Regulation 10111 {dl ol the Accounts Regulations does noi apply. 11 is my re8ponsibi1ily to oxamin8 the accounts as required under section 44111 Icl ol the Act and lo slate whglher particular matters have come lo my att6nllon. as18 01 Ind6pendènt My examlnalion is ¢atried oul in accordance with Regulation 1101 ltre 2006 Accounts ex•mln•r's bl•t&ment Regulations. An examination includés a review of the accounting records kepl by Ihe Charity and a comparlson of1he accounts pro5enled with those re.cords. 118lso includes consideralion of any unusual ilem5 or discbsures in the accounts and seeks explanations from tho Iruslees concerning any such mallers. The procedures undortaken do not provide all the evid8nce th31 would be required in an audil 8nd. consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the viow given by Ihe accounts. Independent examiner's In Ihft rx)iJrs8 ol my examinalion, no maller has come lo my attentn Ioiher than that •latoment disclosed on the attached page'l which gives Me reasonable cause 10 believe that In any malef1 respect the requiremenl8.' lo keep accounting records in 8ccordance wilh section 44111 lal of the 2005 Act and Regu181ion 4 0( the 2006 Accounts Regulatioiis. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounling records and comply wrth Regulation 9 of the 2006 Ac¢ourtls Regulations have nol been mel. In whii-.Ii. iii ryiy (15)inii)11, Atlvnlion shoiild be drawn in order to enable 8 proper Slgned: Namc.. Rolgvant professlonal qtsaiifi¢ationlsl or body Ilf any).. Oate: Addrn8S: 'P*ase d018 the Iho brackpi% t'lif'¥ ¢0 Dol il•PJ'y 11 thL' words rJpJly bL'I CL'I Ih06e rnBller8 whKh have te your 8tt8ntrorn on the fcdknwng page
Helensbur8h United Reforn)ed Churth Reglstered scottish Charity: SC 014017 Gmde B Listed Buildin Co eso the Trustees Annual Re rt ondAttounts eor endln 31" December 2024 Enclosure5: Trustees Annual Report Notes to the Accounts Abstrart of Current Account Agnes Pithie Memorial Fund Fabric Account Statement of Balances Summary of Benevolence Independent Examiners report Church Minister.. Church Secretary{sl: Church Treasurer: Independent Examiner-
HelensIr h Unlted Refomied Churth 35 West Princes Street Helensbur8h G84 8TF Registered Scottlsh Charlty- SC 014017 Tru ees Annual Re rt and Accounts for Year endin 31° December 2024 Current Trustees.. Recruitment and a ointment of trustees: All Trustees were reappointed at the annual General Meeting IAGMI which was held on r May 2024 Vernin Document: The church is part ol the United Reformed Church aWKI fvnrtions in accordance with the Basis of Union and the Plan for Partnership in Mtnisterial muneraOn haritèble Pur The church exist5 primarily for the advancement of the Christian fasih. Our Mission Statement clari5 that purpose a5 beinB, to Worship God, to care lor each other and to serve the communffy Acti¥itles and Athie¥ements: 2024 has proven to be another difh.tult year duè to the incteased cost of lin¥ which has impacted on all our INes and continues to do so. Supported by our Elder5. especially our Church Secretaries. the Worship Group and w5iting Ministers,. we have been able ro participale in Dur Sunday Morning lace to face aus of wonhip. As we enter a new phase iffl the life of our Church, we hope to see it grow and progress. wrth ovr serlces enhanced through the purchase of a new or8an and audio sysrem. We are able ro oller our Sannuary and church hall to local communlty 8roups for use. related to well-being. exercise and fund raiyn8 events. Our thank5 go out to all members of our Churth. whtsse generosFty and SLtpport. yet again. ha5 enabled u5 to rÈtsin financial Stabiltty and 5afeguardln8 the futllTe vf our Church. Trustee's remuneration and ex No remunefationl51 were paid. nse" Financial e5er4e5 A5 Expected, IncrÈa5es Trn the cosi of living continues to impact on the *elPbeinB of our con8rÈ8ation and the runnin8 tosts ol our Church. But, a5 previously mentfoned. thank5 to our congregation, their financial generOty and continued support ha5 enabled our income to exceed our expenditvre by £250. per month. a 8reai achiewement. See-. Notes to the accounts ablliti Concluslon: At present we are financially Sound and as treasurer l am confident that this will be retained throughout 202S. Under Ihe leadershtp ol our Elders l Trustees. we thank you for yOr continued sllPPOrt and are conhdent that with the positive attitude shown by all. our Church will continue the advancement of the chran Far¢h in fulfilment of our Mission Statement. Approved by the Trustees at their meeting held on if Marth 2025 and signed on thwr behaff=
Helensburgh Unlted reformed Church Reglstered: Scottlsh Charlty SC 01417 Notes to the Accounts for 2024 Flnanclal date: As expected, increases in the cost of living continues to irnpact on the well being and the running c05t5 of our Church. 8ut, thank5 to you, our congregation. your c and financial generosity has enabled our Income to exceed expenditure by E250. great change around from 2023. f our congregation ntinued support per month, Current A ount: Copy of 'Abstract of the Current Accouny for 2024 enclosed. This account 15 used to linance day-to-day running expenses of ihe church. Balance carried forward from 2024 to 2025 is £43.612.12, an increase of £3.196.1 2024, a healthy balance and a reassurin8 position to be in. from 20231 F brlcA unt: Copy of 'Fabric Account, for 2024 enclosed. This account is used to finance all fabric maintenance, repair and speclal projects Balance carried forward from 2024 to 2025 is £19,562.76 ndin8. Three SIBnalories are required for both account5. Any 'one' can sign individual cheques. But, Iwn fiignrltories are required lor cheqLJC'S groater than £5,000.CMJ. With the introduction of many firms arid orBani5ations requirin8 payment by'ban slgnature is not now perceived to be a Security issue. rèn5ferf, single hle Memorlal Fund- Restrl Funds: Copy of 'Agnes Piihie Memorial Fund Account, for 2024 15 yet to be recelved. therefore, we are working to the bonuses ès of 31° December 2023. As of 31" December 2023 the value of the fund wès £25.081.00.(X) giving bonu5e5 £13,081.CXJ. Summary of 8enevolences for 2024 enc105ed. Remuneratloft: No such remuneration was paid out in 2024 No such expenses were Made. Other Informatlon: ln addition to funds shown on the Statement of Balances, enclosed, it should be nottd that our Church owns the ChLbrch buildings and halls whilst acts of worship are taking place in these premises. It is the intention of the Treasurer to ensure reserves of £16,1)00 ale taken forward the General Account at the commencement of each financial year. This amount Is equal to appr imately three months running Costs of our church. Hall Let revenue,. an increased let income of El,000.00 over 2023 The combined cost for Gas and Electricity during 2024 was ElI.180.¢. but, we rece £2,481.00 (Gas usage overcharge) resulting in an increase of £967.00.IXI over 2023. ed a refund of
Helensburgh United Reformed Church Re8 d. Scottish Charity SC 014017 Abstract of Current Account for Year Ending 31 December 2024 2023 INCOME 2024 £41,612.03 Bank Balance Carried Forward {CF) Offerings F.W.O Open Plate Levy Levy / Special Donations 2023 2024 £40,415.97 £15,608.00 £7,352.00 £17,845.00 £7,201.00 £2.965.00 £380.00 £25,925.00 £25,426.00 £17,235.81 HMRC-Gift Aid Claim & Refund £8,871.93 £17,235.81 £8,871.93 £7,302.75 £2,475.00 Hall / Room Lets Lunch Club £7,382.50 £3,605.50 £9,777.75 £10,988.00 Benevolence Commitment for Life Other Benevolence £559.00 £387.00 £637.00 £946.1)0 £637.00 Fund RalslnB Coffee Morning's £690.00 £125.00 £255.00 £329.00 £1,290.00 £107.00 Cream / Jubilee Tea's Christmas Fayre Mid Day Music Concerts Burn's Night £310.00 £1,462.00 Other £361.00 £48.00 £3.032.00 £1,945.00 Jolnt Pastorate North Cluster £8,315.46 Repayments Sundrles Mast rental £9,250.00 £9,250.00 Transfers Mast Rental Ex Fabric Account / Agnes Pithie Acc Contra £74,482.02 -£1,196.06 £116,094.05 Gross Credlts Net Credfts £57,117.93 £3,196.15 £97,533.90 Gross Credlts & Balance CF
Helensburgh United Reformed Church ReBd. Scottish Charlty ac 014017 Abstract of Current Account for Year Ending 31 December 2024 2023 EXPENDITURE 2024 £13,200.00 Ministry M&M (Trust) Fixed Car & Housing Allowance Housing Allowance NIC Cluster Ministers Ex enses & Nl 2023 2024 £13,21XI.00 £1,517.35 £5,910.64 Mln15ters Accommodation - NIC Cluster Council Tax Home Insurance £973.22 £8,401.21 £0.00 Wages Organist Church Cleaners £3,400.0 £5,476.50 £8,068.22 £8,876.50 £6,689.88 Church Insurance (Integra Claims} £8,092.88 Utflities Gas (see notes to the accounts) Electricity £4,824.26 £2,888.08 £7,458.67 £3,721.74 £7,712.34 £700.93 £105.00 £11,180.41 £867.88 £352.79 Internet/ Phone (Focus Group) Advertisin8 1Prlnting Church I Pulpit Supply Chubb Fire /Security CCLI Licence DH Midi Organ / Synod Meet Retiring- Visiting Ministerlsl Piano Tuning Stationary Miscellanious £86.48 £189.72 £290.00 £120.00 £140.00 £239.22 £398.90 £13,068.00 £495.00 £154.20 £1,098.31 £14,815.51 £1,464.32 Benevolences: Commitment for Life Other £527.00 £407.00 £637.CM) £934.00 £637.00 Transfers: To Fabric Account - Mast Rental Hlthftc. R(.'p.iyiii('iil £9.250.00 £,80n 99 £9,250.00 £15,050.99 £9,250.00 £75,678.08 Gross Debtts Bank Balance Carried Forward 2024 2025 £53,921.78 £40,415.97 £43,612.12
Helensburgh United Reformed Church Registered.. Scothsh Charity SC014017 AEne5 Pithie Trustee Bond.. Bequest in 1988 of £12.00.00, interest available with effett from 1991. Capital to be preserved In perpetuity Terms of bequest: Interest to be used for "Maintenance of the Mlnlstry and to help the Elderl¥ poor of the Church" The £12.00.00 was invested in a Trustee Bond of Ethital Funds through St james Wealtt Management, with effect frown 31 October 2011 Trustees.. Agnes Pithie Memorial Bond Ilnvestment 8ondl Total Invested £12.000.00 Withdrawals £1.200.00 31" December 2023 Iisl January 20241 Current Encashment Value as èt 18" March 2025 E25.081. £25,815.75 Current Unit Value £25,081.00 31.12.2023 18.03.2025 £25,815.75 £13,081.00 Bonuses (Unrestricted) £13,815.75