The Church of Scotland
CAMELON PARISH CHURCH
Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended
31 December 2025
Congrggalion No: 2211340
Scottish Charfty No: SC 014816

Camelon Parish Church, Church of Scolland
Report and Financlal Statements
For the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Contents
Paggs
Tru51ees' Annual Report
Ilnduding Reference & AdministralNe Infonnatic￿)
Report of the Independent Examiner
Statement of Financial Activities
(including Income & Expenditure account}
Balance Sheet
10
Notes to the accounts
Appendix- Funds held by Church of S￿lIand General Trustees
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Camelon Parish Church. Church of Scotland
Trustees, Annual Report
For the year ended 31 December 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial ststements of Carrvaknn Parish Church, Church of
Scotland Iherèinafter referred to as Camelon Parish Church or the Church) for the year ended 31 December
2025. The financial statements have been prepared in a¢cordance the accounting policies sat out in note
1 to the accounts and o)mply with the General Assembly Regulations for Congregab'onal Finance. the
Charities and Trustee Investment Iscollandl Act 2005, the Charities Accounts Iscodandl Regulatlons 2006
las amendedl and Accounting and Repo￿ng by Charities.. Stslement of Recommended Praetiee applicable to
charities preparing their accoun15 in accordan￿ the Financial Re￿￿rting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland effective from 1 January 2019.
Objectives and Activities
The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian in doctrine. Refomied in lTrdilion 8nd Presbyterian in po5ity. It exists lo
glorify God and to work fr)r the advancement of Christ's KIngdC￿ Ihroughoul the wod¢J. As a national church.
il acknowledges a distinctive call and duty lo bring the ordinances of religion lo the people in every parish of
Scotland through a territorial ministry. 11 cTroperates with other churches in various ecumenical bc*Jies in
Scodand and beyond. In line with the current restnJ¢turing of parishes nationwide, Camelon Parish is currently
exploring the poiential opw>rtunity for a union wtth two other I￿1 <x)ngregalions whith rt is hoped would kick-
start a process of renewal and grovrth to Create a future-ready Church in the area.
Historically, Camelon Parish Church was itself formed following a union ir¥ December 2003 of ttyo local
Churches these being. Camelon Irving and Camelon Si John's, and is the legal iflheritor of the assets an
liabilities of these two fomier parishes. The Church continues to endeavour to reach people with the Gospel
of Jesus Christ within the church and the communty al large through a wide variety of @vents.
Regular worship lakes place each week on Sunday momings al 11.00am. DLTrring the summer months. (July
and August) worship is less formal, with the objective of encouraging g￿ater interactivity and active
participation by tre congregation. Whilst there is currendy no pemianent mini51er in post. the Interim Moderator
draws up a rota lo coverthe leading of worship within Camdon Parish. This rola consists ol ordained ministets.
those from the Readership. and suitaily qualrfied L￿1 Worship Leaders.
In 2024, Forth Valley and Clydesd8te Presbytery's MissK¥n Plan recc*Jnised ts)th the rteed lo relain a physical
worship centre within the parish, but aiso that the Cong￿gatIon required time to explore opportunities for
9￿ater coll8boralion wrih other local chuTches. In January 2025, Camelon Parish Church was encouraged to
apply for a Transitional Minister. Such appointments are typically made fof three-lo-fwe years, lo assist
congregations in ￿entifyIng their path lo a SUstsina￿e future. Ultimately, whilst that application was
unsuccessful. the consultati¢￿ undertaken beforehand prOV￿ed a clear understsnding of current local needs,
as viewed by olhers working within the community and infomwj our thinking on hthv to best support our
cornmunily and serve the Lord.
Any disappointment al the outcome of the application pr¢xess was short lived. In February 2025 Ihe
congregation was allowed by Presbytery to call a Minister on a seven-year reviewable lenure, with th8 proviso
that should a vacaney arise in a neighbouring congregation during that pwiod, rt would trigger new dis¢ussion5
about a potential union. However, the Church of Scotland's vacancy procedure cannot commence wth an in-
silu tenant in the manse as was the case for Camelon Parish. Given the tenant's failure lo vacate the propety
within the agreed notice period, it was necessary to commence eviction proceedings via the Firsl-Tier Tribunal.
With this pr￿e$S still ongoing in early February 2026. Presbytery's Planning & IM￿ementaliOn Committee met
once again with the Session to prowse a rKJtential union between three (￿ngregatIonS in Camelon.
Bonnybridge and Dunipace. Exploratory di￿u$S1(￿S are now underway.
Although lechnicalfy not Chlrreh organisalions. strong relationships have developed wrth our Guide, Brownie
and Rainbow groups which use cxJr halls ano are led by Church members. This provjdes a great link with the
community and numbers ale healthy, partF¢ularly among the older age group. These strong relationships
extended lo participation in several Church services during the year, notabfy induding a "Greatssl Showman
Musical. themed nativity service which was exceptionalfy well received by all.
The Tuesday Fellowship continues to grow in numbers and deliver a varied programme of events. Strong ties
h8ve developed with residents from the Kinnaird Manor Care Home, some of whom 8ttend Fellowship
meetings. Occasional short services are hekl in TrQnnaird Manor led by Church members.

Camelon Parish Church, Church of Scotland
Trustees, Annual Report Icont.)
In March, the congregab.on held a hugety successfvl AAad Hatter's Afternoon Tea. The Brown Street hall was
completely transformed for the event. which was 85 visually spectscular and hugely enjoyable for the many
who attended.
Our halls also continue lo be Ltsed on a regular basis by Falkirk Opera. Falkirk Philatelic club and the Freedom
of Mind Community Choir. The choir engages regulady wtth the Church and its Fellowship group due lo cross-
over in the respective memberships. Enquiries from other communrty groups are currentiy challenging to
convert into regular bookings gTven the uncertainty surrounding the precise timing of (yjr property consolidab.on
plans.
Members of the congregation continue to donate many items to the Falkirk Foodbank, of which we are a
founding and partner Church. and several members and Elders tske a leading part in the njnning of the
Foodbank.
Achievements and Perfomiance
We conlinue lo live stream our Sunday worship as an aMem8tive for those unable lo attend due lo illness
immobility or othei un8voidable commitments that preclude physical attendance. We have also noted thai
some viewers replay Ihe servrce even tlx)ugh they partlCiP8led in person. The spiritual and wellbeing needs of
the congregation and communty remains a key focus of our church, althotjgh it can be challenging lo resource
a regular visiling schedule for all the vulnerabte members in the congregation.
As n￿pernan8nt appointments to Cameron Parish Church's Ministry team We￿ made during the year and
with no suitable locum available, worship continued lo be eonducted by a rota of individuals providing pulpit
supply.
The Falkirk Foodbank continued to deal wrth high vdumes of refeffals and donations during 2025, provi¢Jing
those in need not onty with f(￿. tMJt aLso essential items of fumilure and other household goods as they
became available.
Whilst a period of growth and renewal is required lo ensure the congregation's long-temi sustainability. with or
without a future union. its short-lemi finartcial position wTrtinued to be supported during the year by the
operation of the Charity Shop, hall lets and rental income fmm our hvo manses. one foi the full year and the
other for six months. The TnJstees are therefore satiSf￿d that Our reseryes are suffictenl to support the on-
going work of the Church and we continue to meet all our conlraclual and charttable obligation5 as we look
fotvlaril lo a pwioj of greater certainty and new missKJn focused aclivith"es.
Worship
Worship bwlhin the Church can be descrit£d as slightly non-tr8drtional and a bit drferenl from that whreh might
be expected. We have no organist and use a digifal hymnal lo provide accompaniment for praise. We continue
lo make use of technology in worship through mulli-media systems with words. images and themes being
projecl8d. This is now an established feature of our worship programme. The use of a higher quality projector
continues to gr8aUy enhance the viewing qualty of the slNJe5 and video dips used.
Communion is celebrated four limes a year, wth the a(Jdition of the sacr8menl on the evening of Maundy
Thursday and Easter SLFnday. When or(fained ministry is not available these events continue with an Agape
Supper. Two servi¢es are regularly hetd on evenings during Holy Week. those being Maundy Thursday and
Good Frlday, when the norm is for a Tgnebrae sernice to te held. Easter Sunday begins with a short early
seTViC8 in eelebration of the Risen Christ, followed by a special Easter breakfast bridging the earfy rnoming
serwce and the 11 o'clock family service.
Special services are also scheduled over Ihe Advent perirxl and Christmas. including a Bereavement service
on the first Sunday in December. a fami￿. nativty service on the fourth Sunday in 8dvent. usually planned and
performed by our yotrth organisations and children from the ¢hurth. Ors Christmas Eve, a Vvatchnight service
with a prelude of Carol singing takes place. Our younger memtr*rs an¢J their peers also greatly enjoyed
highly successful breakfast with Sarts.

Camelon Parish Church. Church of Scotland
Trustées. Annual Report Icont.)
Achievements and Perfomiance (cont.)
The Harvest Thanksgiving Servi￿ once again proved to be both popular and praclic81. The congregation,
which included our Gltides. Brownies and Rainbows. donated an entire van-load of foodstuffs to the F8lkirk
Foodbank.
The Remembrance Day service took pla¢e wrthin the church as a￿ays. wilh reveren￿ to those lost during
conflicts. As in previous years a representative of Camelon Parish Church was invited lo lead worship al the
War Memorial al Lock 16 in Camelon on the aftemoon of R8membrance Sunday.
Community Charity Shop
Despite a general downtum in retail trading in Camelon Mainstreel over recent years. exacerbated in 2025 by
prolonged roadworks which made accessing shops more challenging, the Camelon Parish Church Community
Charity Shop continues lo act as major link betsveen the church and the local community. albeit with slightty
reduced opening hours. Members of the communty continue to support this venture both by donations of
merchandise and volunleering lo help staff rt. It is clear from community feedback that the charity shop has
created a uniqve ro￿ for Camek)n Parish church wrthin the Ictsl community arml continues lo be gready
appreciated.
Churclj building programme
Ever since ils establishment in 2003, Camelon Parish Church has sought to create a physical worship centre
in keeping with its community focused mission in the area. Over the yeais. various plans have been developed,
adapted and ultimately fwstrated by events, however the current P￿Sbylery Mission Plan provides welcome
clarity and direction. The Dorrator Road ChLtrch and hall complex is currenuy in the process of being sold.
One ofthe congregation's two manses is also due to be sold in 2026. It is envisaged that the net sale proceeds
from both properties, supplemented by additional Congregational. nab.onal church and grant funding, will be
committed to the redevelopment of the Brown Street Hall sile. The site was the subje¢l of an architect led
feasibility study in autumn 2025 vthich recommended a new build, rather than refurbishment, solution. Whilst
these lalesl plans are yet to be ftjlly developed and approved by the ielevanl parties, the Kirk Session does
not consider the current discussi(￿8 about a union to be an impgdiment to progress.
Other signrficanl propety issues encountered during 2025 included the closure of the Dorrator Road Church
and hall complex foi several weeks due lo stom) damage and the removal of the conservatory al the manse
in Maclntosh Place. following subsidence. Both issues were fijlty rectified following successful insurance
claims.
Organisational development
The various aspects of chureh life are deall with by three teams. each comprised of both Elders and Members
of the congregation. They are Compliance., Church & Community- and Ministy. These teams are tasked with
the work of integrating ideas and suggestions (gleaned from the'Path of Renewal, project training) into church
life and moving the church towards a more fflissional approach lo ministry.11 is both our hope and our intention
that the additional stability and fresh perspectives provided by a new Minister will provide a¢¢Jitional support
for these groups, enabling armj equipping each of them to achieve their obJ"ethes, arKI by doing so, ullimalely
reinvigorate church life.
Principal risks and mitigation
After nearly eight years wilhoth a Minisler, six years wtthout an Assistant Minislef and almost five years of
uncertainty surrounding the eventual outcome of the p￿$bytery Planning process. the principal risks for
Camelon Parish Church relate to the negative consequences of expending too much lime and energy on
inward-looking processes rather than misston and outreach activity.
That these risks have not manrfested themselves a$ fab.gue or disillusKJnment is remark8ble and a testsm8nt
to the spiritual and practical leadership provhded by our Interim M￿18ratOr {until 25th April 20261, Rev. DT. Jgan
Gallacher. The resolve of the Kirk Session in advcKakn"ng for the ￿tents"OTr of a Church of Scotland P￿sence in
the community has been an important mitigating factor. as has the patience and resilience of the congregation.

Camelon Parish Church, Church of Scotland
Trustees. Annual Report Iconl.)
Achievemènts and Perfomiance (conL)
The congregation's financial position has been supported in recent years by rental, hall let and charity shop
income, however membership growth and renewal is required to deliver 8 sustsinable future for the Church in
Camelon. That in turn requires the swrft resolution of key pr￿sS and organisalional k8sues, to allow us lo
refocus outwards.
Financlal Review
Income and expenditure is set out in the Statement of Financial Activities {the SOFA} on page 9 and the
accompanying notes to the accounts. The principal souree of income is wa Weewy Freewill Offering envelopes
and Monthly Standing orders.
Totsl income decreased sligmy in 2025 to £75,686 12024.. £77.242}, of which income from grants and
donations amounted to £32.357, an increase on 2024 1£26.667 - see note 2 on page 121 mainly due to
conlribulions from the General Tru51ees towards pulpit supply costs1£4,5001 and a legacy ￿ceiVed during the
year1£2,0001. Levels of regular giving and associated gift aid were broadly in line with the previous year. The
church's communty charity shop achieved gross tskings of £17,780 in the year12024.' £22,013). Good use
was made of Gift Aid, and lax ￿laImed from HAARC equated to around 4% of lolal income.
In¢ome from Hall Lets dropFed to £1.97112024= £4,128). The Lionthom Manse had a tenant until July 2025,
while Colland Drive manse was let out for the full year- the overall rental income was slightty down on 2024.
Payments for Giwng lo Grow were £28.103 (2024.. £21.204). Costs associated with the charity shop amounted
10 £12,116. including rent and ulilrties. There was an increase in overall expendrture lo £84.883 12024..
£69,1961. with most of the increase attributable lo rising uDlibes costs as well a¥ professional fees connected
to propety and the uplift in Giving to Grow contributrons.
There was a gain rgcc4Jnised on propety of£18.569 arising from a cash settlement from the insurers in respect
of subsidence which resulted in the requirement to remove a conservatory at the Lionlhom manse. The
settlement was in excess of the costs of the removal. Any resultant change in undertying value is not reflected
in the accounts as no fomial revaluation could lak8 place while the works were ongoing. As the manse is due
lo be sold in the near future, any further gain or loss on disposal will be recconised in the 2026 accounts.
The general fund had an operating deficit of £23,989 in the year before transfers. A transfer of £20,000 has
been made from the charity shop fund lo the general fund. The fund balance is £4.710 at the year end.
Reserves PDIicy
11 is the Trustees, policy lo hold reserves of approximately six months, expenditure induding designated funds.
Al the year end the Church held free unreslricled fijnds of £115.876 lexduding fixed assetsl, which represents
around 16 months, budgeted expenditure. £460,000 is held in designated capital fvnds in relalion to propety,
s per Note 11. The Church 81so held £10,346 of restricted ￿ndS which have ￿en pro￿ded for the purposes
specifie(J in Note 11. The trustees are satisfied with the level of reserves held.
Structure. Governance and Management
Governing Document
The Church is administered in 8ceordance with the terms of the Deed of Constitution (Unitary Fornil.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
Members of the lQ'rk Session are the chanty trustees. The lQik Session members are the elders of the thurch
ané are chosen from Ih¢)se members of the church who are consllered to have the appropriate gffts and skills.
When there is one in post, the minister is a member of the Kirk Session, being elected by the congregation
and inducted by Pre$byt8ry Fn terms of the prevailin9 law and procedures of the Church ol Scot18nd. Durin9
vacancy, Interim Moderators are PLFI in place and also act as trustee5 during their lemi of appointment. Details
of all those holding rx)sitions as trustees and other office bearers are on page 6.

Camelon Parlsh Church. Church of Scotland
Trustees, Annual Roport (cont.)
Structure. Governance and Management (conL)
Organlsational Structtjre
The Kirk Session méets al least 6 trmes per year and is res￿nsIble for the oversKJht of all the affairs of the
church both SPiTttual and secular. The Kirk Session is chaired by th& moderator, who is the Minister or Interim
Moderator. The work of the Kirk Session is rern￿ed to the three Groups mentioned in the Organisational
Developfflent section above.
The Kirk Session calls additional meetin9s as necessary for the induction of new Elders. the introduction of
new communi￿ntS lo the Church and any other necessary business.
Reference & Administrative Infomiation
Charity Name..
Camelon Parish Church. Church of Scotland
{krKwn as Camelon Parish Church)
Charity Registration Ntjmber.
SC 014816
Congregation Reference No:
2211340
Contact Address..
Church Office
Dorrator Road
Camelon
FK148N
Charity Trustee$
The list of all trustees who served at any during the year and up to the date of signing the accounts is as
below..
Rev Dr Jean Gallacher (until 25 April 20261
Mrs Joyce Goldie
Rev Ronald Malandakufa (from 26 Awl 2026) Mrs Janice GLrthrie
Mr Alastair Blackstock
Mts Aexis Hearsum
Mrs Sheena Brown
Mr Jim Couper
Mr Andrew Kilpatr￿k {Elder Emeritus" from 26 June 20251
Mrs Janet Crawford
Mrs Donna Kilpatrick (Elder EmeritU5' from 1 May 20251
Mrs Linda Travers
Mr Mark Crawford
Mr Neil Fotheringham
the slalus of Elder Emeritus allows @derg to remain LKdained while r#) longer taking on the rcle and
responsibilities of being a charity trustee.
Principal Offi¢e4>ear•rs:
Minister..
vacant
Interim Mcxjeralor..
Rev Ronald MatandakLrfa Ifrom 26 April 20261
Rev Dr Jean Gallacher (until 25 Apn"120261
Mrs Joyce Goldie
Mr Mark Crawford
Session Clerk..
Church Treasurer=
Independent Examinor
Paul M Clelland CA
Paul Clelland AC￿untanCY
74 Norse Road
Glasgow
G14 9EF
Bankers
Virgin Money
1 Bank Street
Falkirk
FK1 1NB

Camelon Parlsh Church. Church of S¢olland
Trustees. Annual Report (cont.)
Trustee5' Responsibilities in Relation to the Flnancial Statemonts
The charity trustees are resEKJnsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and )Inancial statements in
accordance with ap￿ICable law ar￿ United lfjngdom A￿(Njnting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practi￿1.
The law applicable to charities in Scotland reqvires the charity trustees lo prepare financsal slatemenls foT
each year which show a true and fairview ofthe stste ol affairs ofth& charity and ofthe income and expenditure
of the charity for that peiK)d. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are required to..
s818Ct suitable accounting t¥Jliaes and then apply them consistently.,
observe the method and principles in the applicable charib.es SORP-
make judgements and eslimales that are ￿8$Onable and prudent.,
slate whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been
followed, subject lo any departures disdosed and explained in the financial statements-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless rt is irbappropriale to presume that
the charity will continue in cwerational existeno.
The Iruslees are ￿sponSible for keeping &Yequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain
the charity's transactions and disclose wi(h reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position of th8 charity
and lo enable them lo ensure th81 the financial statements comply with the Charilies and Truslee Investment
(Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charitss Acc4Junts Iscouandl Regulations 2006 las amendedl. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularrties.
The trustees are responsible for the mainlenance and integrity of the charity and financial infomialion on the
congregation's websit&. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparation and dissemination of
financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on Iheir behalf
J Goldle
Sesslon clerk
Date..

Report of the Independent Examinor
To the Trustees of Camelon Parish Church, Church of Scotland
I report on the financial statements of the charity for Ihe year ended 31 December 2025 are sel out on
pages 9 10 19.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and exarniner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the a¢o)unts in accordance with the temis of the
Charities and Tnjslee Invesknenl (Scot18ndl Act 2005 and the Chafilies Accounts (Scollandl Regulations
2006.
The charity trustees consider that Ihe audit requirement of Regulation 10111 (al lo Icl of the Accounts
Regulations does not apply. 11 is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44111 Icl
of the Act and to stale whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs statement
My examination is carried out in aecordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts {Scotlandl
Regulalwjns 2006. An exarnination includes a review of the aceountiThJ records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts. and seeks explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide 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 acctsjnts.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination. no matter has c￿e to my attention, other than disdosed below,
which gives me reasonabk cause lo beI￿ve that in any material respect the requifements..
to keep accounb.ng records in aco)rdance wtth Section 44{11181 of the 2005 Act and Regulation
4 of the 2006 Accounts ReguL4b"ons. and
lo prepare accounts which accord Mth the accounlirYJ records comply with Regulation 8 of
the 2006 AccoLFnts Regulation5
have not b&n met, or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a t￿per understsnding of the
account5 to be reached.
vomi
Signed...............................................................................
Date:
Paul M Clelland CA
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountsnts of Scoyand
Paul Clelland Accountsncy
74 Norse Road
Glasgow
G14 9EF

Camèlon Parish Church, Church of Scotland
Statoment of Financial Actlvlties
For the Year Endod 31 December 2025
Unrestricted Restrict
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
Incomè from:
Grants & donations
Charitable activities..
Activities & outings
Other trading activities..
Charity shop tskings
Other trading activities
Investments
Bank interest
32,297
32,357
26,667
603
17.780
24.147
17,780
24,147
22.013
27,668
799
799
894
Total Incom•
75,626
75.686
77.242
Expenditure on:
Fundraising trading.. charity shop
Other Costs of raising funds
Premises costs
Local staffing costs
National Ministry arKI Missk
& Wider Work
Other local costs
Govemance costs
12.116
12.116
186
10.4S9
181
25.096
8.062
28.923
25,096
8,062
28.923
20,109
8,175
22,149
9.600
900
9.600
900
7,348
875
Total expenditure
84,883
84.883
69.296
Net lexpendituro} l incomè for y•ar
19.2571
60
19.1971
7,946
Transfer5 between funds
11
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
18,569
18,569
Net movement In funds
9.312
9,372
7,946
Funds reconciliation
Total funds brought forward
567,042
10.286
577,328
569,382
Total funds carried forward
576,354
10,346
586,700
577,328
Comparative r￿ureS analysthj by type of fund are provided in note 15 on page 18.
The above statement indudes all gains and losses rec4nised during the year.
The notes on pages 11 to 19 torm part of financial statements.

Camelon Parlsh Church, Church of S¢otland
Statement of Financial Position at 31st December 202S
Note
2025
2024
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
460.000
460,000
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
4.625
124,765
129,390
5,849
113,381
119,230
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one Jear
10
2,690
1.902
Net Current Assets
126.700
117,328
Total Assets less Currnnt Liabilities
586,700
577,328
Total Not Assets
586 700
577 328
Funds:
Unrestricted funds".
General fvnd
Fixed asset fund
Designated funds
Total unrestricted funds
11
11
11
4,710
8,699
571,644
576.354
558,343
567.042
Restrict•d funds
11
10,346
10.286
Total Fund$
The financial ststemenls on pages 9 to 19 approved by the Trustees on 30 April 2026 and are sjgned
on Iheif behalf by..
Joyco Goldie
S•ssion Clgrk
Trustee
Date:
Date: 20
The notes on pages 11 to 19 fomi part of these financial statements.
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Camelon Parish Church, Church of Scotland
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 December 2025
1. Aeeounting Policies
The principal accounting poliaes, whicl) have been applied Consistent￿ in the current and preceding year
in dealing with items which are considered matenal to the accounts, are set out below.
Basls of Preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the hislorical cost o)nvention. mrAlrfie(I to reflect the inclusion of
heritable propety at market value, and in accordan￿ with Accounting and Reporb"ng by Charities..
Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo chaTtties preparing their accounts in accordance wth
the Financial Reporting Standards applrcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 issued on 16
July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Stsndard apFlicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS1021.
the Chartknes and Trustee Investmgnt (Scotlandl Act 2005 arKI the Charities Accounts (Scotland)
Regulations 2006 las amendedl.
The charity constitutes a Publ￿ benefit entty as defined by FRS102.
The 8ccounts are p￿pared on the goirvJ concern basis. The trustees have considered whether there are
any material uncertainties regarding the charitys ability to continue in operation for the foreseeable future,
and are content that il is appropriat8 to ￿[KIrt on this basi5.
Funds
Funds are dassified as either restricte(I funds or unreslricted fijnds. defined as f￿loW$.
Restricted funds are funds subject to speufic requirements as to their use whieh may be declared by
the donor or with their authorrty or creabj through Wl processes, but still within the wder objects of the
charity.
Unrgstrlct8d fund$ a￿ expendable at the discrètion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the
charity. If parts of the unrestricted funds are eamiarked al the discrelK)n of the trustees for a particular
purpose, they are designated as a separate fund. This designation has an adminislratsve purpose only
and does not legally restr￿1 the twstees, discretion to ap￿Y the fund.
Income
All donations and gifts are included wthin income U￿ar either unrestricted or restricted funds according
lo the temis under which the donation is made and when the amount can be quantified w¢lh reasonable
certainty. Donations aThS gilts in kirKJ are br(xJght into the act￿nts at their market value lo the chartty.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the ¢h8rity lo the expendiluie. AJI expenditure is accounted for on an accnjals basis. The charity has
opted not to report on the activty basis. Expendi￿re is instead re￿Ied by cosl We.
Taxation
Camelon Parish Church is ￿cognised as a charity the purposes of applirable taxation legislation and
is therefore not subject to taxation on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for VAT and
expenditure therefore includes irrecoverable input VAT where approprk21e.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depre¢latlon
The charrty has the right lo occupy and use for ils Charitable objects a manse at Cotland Drive, vested in
the ChLtrch of Scotland General Trustees. No crmsideration is payable for the use of this manse.
Expenditure incurred on the repair ar￿ maintenance of this manse is charg&J as resources expende(1 Sn
the statement of financAal acts"vities in the period in which the Ik8biltty arises.

Camelon Parish Church, Church of Scotland
Notes to the Accounts (conllnuedl
1. Accounting Policies (continued)
Tangible Fix¢dAssets and Depreciation (confinugd)
Tangible fixed assets eosting in excess of £1,OCA) a￿ ststed al c¥Jst less accumulaled depreciation. which is
provided to write off the cost of the 8ssets over their estimated useful Itves as shown beli)w:
Furniture & equipment
Fixtures & fittings Ichurch)
3 years
10 years
Freehold Property
Freehold propety is ststed at eost. as arn￿ed to reflect ￿Tren1 market valuation. Valuations are carried out
every five years. Depreciab"on is provkyed on freehold property a12% on cost, in order lo write the assets
down to their residual value over their eslimaled useful lrfe. However, it is the Mew of the Trustees that the
estimated resklual value of the Lionthorn manse is not materialty drfre￿nt from its cost or Carrwng value, and
accordingly no depreciation has been charged on this propety- Further. it is the view of the trustees that the
value of the properties al Dorralor Road and Brown Street is in the Main a reflection of the value of the
undertw.ng land. Therefore, in line the wuirements of FRS102, no depreciation is charged on these
prOpe￿.e$.
2. Grants & donations
Unrestrictgd Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
Offerings
Offerings - WFO & Standing Order
Gift Aid tax recovered
Ordinary offerings- open plaie
Donations lo flower fund
Other donations
Collections re￿iVed by churth organisations
Donations for wed(Jings & funerals
Legacies
Endowment incomè
Total grants & donations
19.528
3,091
890
19,528
3.091
890
20,365
3,729
336
40
60
4,500
1,253
300
2,000
735
32,297
4.500
1,253
300
2,000
735
32,357
1.451
746
26.667
60
3. Othèr trading activitle$
Use of premises - hall lets
Use of premises - manse renl
1.97T
22.170
24.147
1.977
22,170
24,147
4,128
23,540
27.668
4. Investment in¢om•
Deposit interest- Fabric fun¢J
Deposit inter8St- New Church Building fvnd
583
216
799
652
242
216
799
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Notes to the Accounts (continued)
S. Expgndlture
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
Ralslng funds
Fundraising trading.. charity s
Fundraising administration
12,116
186
12.302
12,116
186
12,302
10,459
181
10.640
Premises costs
Fabric maintenance
Council tsx
Gas, electricity & water rates
Insurance
Cleaning
8.211
23
13.167
3.551
144
25.096
8.211
23
13,167
3.551
144
25,096
10.271
6,216
3,364
258
20.109
Local staffing co$t$
Pulpit supply
Other staffing costs
4.500
3.562
8.062
4.700
3.475
8.175
3,562
8,062
National Ministry and Mission & Widor Work
Giving to Grow allocation
Presbytery Dues
28.103
820
28,923
28.103
820
21,204
945
22,149
28.923
Other local to$ts
ActNlties & outings
Office costs
Equipment
Professional fees
Organ & musi¢ costs
Caprtalion & subscripb'on fees
Miscellaneous expenses
1.370
1.370
989
1.211
1,035
170
2,985
429
4.103
719
1.593
826
9.600
4.103
719
1.593
826
1,518
7,348
9.600
Governance costs
Independent Examinerf$ fee
9110
875
Total expendiluie
84,883
84,883
69.296
Expenditure above incfudes the folb)wing".
2025
2024
Operating lease payments for propety
8.740
7,975
Staff costs included above relate to irKliv*Juals paid IM a self-emFAoJed bas&s to cary Out adminislralive and
maintenance tssks on behalf of the church. Thg church has no employees.
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Notes to the Accounts (continued)
6. Transactions with Trustees and Relatgd Parties
During the ye8r. the f￿10￿ng transacts'ons with tnjstees and connected persons took place..
Jani￿ Guthrie, a Iruslee. was paid £70012024." £1.9001 for proY#ling pulptt supptr,
- no payrnenls were made to any other twslees or connected persons in the cu￿ent or previous year..
- donations lotslling £5.940 {2024'. £6,31X¢l WEre received from trustees during the year.
I Church of Scouand congregations contritMJle to the National Stipend Fund, which bears the cost of all
ministers. stipends and employErfs contrbutions for nabonal insurance. pension and Housing & Loan Fund.
Ministers, stipends are paid in accordance with the National Stipend Scale. which is related lo years of service.
For the year under review, the minimum stipend was £32,433 and the maximum stipend lin the 5th and
subsequent years of setvicel was £39,856.
7. Tanglble Fixed Assets
H•rltablo Offl¢e
property equlpment
Total
Costlnet realisable value..
Al 1 January and 31 December 2025
460,000
1,020
461.020
Depreciation..
Al 1 January and 31 December 2025
1.020
1.020
Net Book Value..
At 31 December 2025
460,000
460,000
Al 31 December 2024
460.000
460.000
Heritable properties included atrM)ve consist of the ￿Onth0M Manse. the chureh and hall at Dorrator Road and
the hall at Brown Street. The propert￿ were revalued during 2020. They are staled here at nel realisable
V81ue, calculatecl as formal c8Pital valuation less £10,CM)O estimated disposal c05t per property.
There was a gain recognised on propety of £18,569 arisi￿ from a cash settlement from the insurers in
respect of subsidence which resulted in the requirement to remove a conservalory al the Lionlhorn manse.
The settlement was in excess of the c(Ysts of the removal. Any resultsnt change in undedwng value is not
reflected above as no formal revaluation could lake place while the works were ongoing. As the manse is due
to be sojd in the near future. any further g8in or loss on disposal will be recognised in the 2026 accounts.
8. Debtors
Amounts falling due wilhin one year..
Gifl aid re¢overable
Accrued income
Prepayments and other debtors
2025
2024
3,083
700
3,577
1,286
5,849
4.625
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Notes to the Accounts (continued
9. Cash & bank
2025
2024
Balances on deposit Cos Investors Trust
Bank balances
Cash in hand
18,795
105,542
428
124.765
17,995
89,837
5,549
113,381
10. Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and other creditors
2,690
2,690
1,902
1,902
11. Movement In Funds
Incom8 Eyn- Transfers
diture
& Galns
At
31112125
01101125
Note
Restricted funds:
Flower fund
Baird Trust
Total restrlcted funds
(al
(bl
358
9,988
10,346
9,988
10,286
Unrestricted funds:
Designated funds..
Fabric
Charity Shop
New Church Building Fund
Replacement of office gquipmenl
Lionlhom Manse capitsl fund
Church Propety fund
150rts
Tugsday Fellowship
M Logan Memorial fund
Garden fund
Fixed asset fund
Totsl designated funds-.
(cl
26.612
{dl 68,570
lel
438
ifj
{gl 210,000
(h) 250,000
1.515
495
400
22,753
17.780
216
112.1911
18.569
113.7091 120.0001
55,743
52,641
654
288
210.000
250.000
1.515
378
400
25
ti)
Ikl
1,253
11.3701
25
(m)
558.343
42,002
(27.270)
{1.431) 571,644
Gener81 fund
Total unfestricted funds
8.699
567,042
57.613
33.624 20,000
75.626
84.883
18,569
4,710
576,354
Total funds
577,328
75,686 18,569
84.883
586,700
Notes:
See next page.
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Notes to the Accounts (contlnuedl
11. Movement In Funds Icont.)
Notes:
Pu￿Ose$ of Rgstrl¢ted Funds..
Donations to restricted fund5 are applied as r￿ted below-.
lal Flower fund." this is a fund to prowde fiowers for dispw durir*J servi￿$ of WOT5hip.
(bl Baird Trust.. Ihis fund is available lo be useLI for the relief of the wor of Camelon Parish 8t the discretion
of the minist8r.
Purposes of Dosignated Funds..
Funds set aside by the trustees for specnS¢ purFX)ses are detsikd bdovr.
{cl Fabric Fund". The Trustees have sel aside funds for the maintenance of the church property.
Idl Charily Shop.. The church operates a charity shop. Net proceeds from trading are available to support
outreach into the local community. assist local community groups and for the general work of the church.
{el New Church Building Fund: This fvnd is to assist with the iyjst of building a new Church on the former Sl.
John's Church Site las pef Presbyiery Plan).
(fl Fund for Repla￿ment ol OffKe Equipment= The Trustees ocCaS￿nalty set aside funds lo replace larger
items of equipment
(gi Lionthom Manse Capital Fund.. This capital fun¢Y reflects Ihe carrying value of the Lionthom Manse.
Ihl Church Property Fund: This capital fund reflects the carTwng value ol the church properb.es at Dorralor
Road and Brown StreeL
lil Allsorts Fund.. The Allsorts is the 'Mothers and Toddlers" group and contributes to Church funds.
O'l Tuesday Fellowship Fund-. The Tuesday Fellowship hosts speakers and enlerlainers and has trip5 to the
theatre and places of inte￿$t, and contributes lo the Church.
{kl M Logan Memorial Fund.. This fund was established from a legacy. lo be used to support young peoplè
taking part in church activities. Support is granted at the discretion of the minister.
111 Garden Fund.. A small donation was designated for the puwes of estsblishing a community gardening
project in the parish.
Im) The fixed assel fund ¢offesrx)nds to the net ￿0k value of fixed assets other than heritsble properhes.
Annual depreoalion is charged lo the fund and the cosl of fixe(J assets purchased is transferred into the
fund.
Transfers are made between funds to transfer ￿ntrIbUtIonS between deS￿nated funds. church organisations.
the general furmj and the charity shop.
12. Analysis of Not Assets botween Funds
Unrgstrfcted Funds Restri¢tod
General Designated Funds
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
Cash on deposit, at bank & in han(J
Creditors due ￿thIn year
Net assets at 31 December 2025
460,000
349
111,482
187
571,644
460,000
4,625
124,765
2,690
586.700
4.276
2.937
2,503
4,710
10,346
10,346
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Camelon Parish Church. Church of Scotland
Notes to the Accounts (Continued)
13. Volunteers
In common wth all congr8gations of the Church of Scotland the congregation b8nefits from the contribution
mad& by volunteers who give their time and talents willingly for the benefit of the Church. The 8reas of
congregational lrfe which rely on Ihe contribution of volunteers are many and varied and much of the activity
woukj be unable to continue were it not for the commitment shown.
14. 0￿ratIng L•as• Commitment
At 31 December the charity had future minimum payThents in rest*ct of an operatiry 18ase for the rental of
proFerty as follows..
2025
2024
Payable..
In 18SS than one year
Belween 2 and 5 years
8.740
21.850
30.$90
8,740
30,590
39,330
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Camelon Parish Church, Church of Scotland
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
15. Statement of Flnanclal fv*tlvltles . Prfor Y•ar
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2024
Income from:
Grants & donations
Other trading activities:
Charity shop takings
Other trading activities
Investments
Bank interest
Total income
26.627
40
26.667
22.013
27,668
22.013
27.668
894
77.202
40
77,242
Expenditure on:
Fundraising trading.. charity sh
Other costs of raising funds
Premises costs
Local staffing costs
National Ministry and Mission
& Wider Work
10.459
181
20,109
8,175
22,149
10,459
181
20,109
8.175
22.149
Other local costs
Govemance costs
Total expenditure
875
69.296
875
69,296
Net income I lexpanditurel for year
40
Transfers between funds
Net rnovemant in fund$
7.946
Funds reconciliation
Total funds brought forward
559,136
10,246
569,382
Total funds carried foThYanl
567,042
10,286
577,328
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Camelon Parish ChurcN Church of Scotland
Notes to the Accounts (¢ontlnuedl
16. Movement In Funds- Prlor Y•ar
Income & Exp•n-
Gains
diture
Transfers
At
3111¥24
Note 01101124
Restricted funds:
Flower fund
Baird Trust
Totsl restricted funds
258
9,988
10,246
298
9,988
10,286
40
Unrestricted funds:
Designated funds..
Fabric
Ch8rityShop
New Church Buitding Fund
Replacement of office equipment
Lionthom Manse capitsl fund
Church Propety fund
Allsorts
Tuesday Felloytship
M Logan Memorial fund
Garden fund
Fixed asset fund
Total designated funds..
15.349
77,633
24,192
22,013
242
{12.929)
110,459} 120.6171
26,612
68,570
438
288
210.000
250,000
1,515
495
400
25
210,IX
250,000
1,515
255
400
25
1.451
11.2111
555.661
47.898
{24.599) {20,617) 558.343
General fund
Total unfestrlcted funds
3,475
559.136
44.697
29.304 20,617
77.202
69.296
8,699
$67,042
Total funds
569,382
77.242
69,296
577,328
17. Anatysls of Net Assets between Funds- Prlor Year
Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted
Gengral Designated Funds
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
Cash on deposit. at bank & in hand
Creditors due within one year
Net assets at 3108cemb•r 2024
460,(
3.395
95.135
187
558,343
460,000
5.849
113,381
1,902
577,328
2,454
7,960
1.715
8,699
10.286
10,286
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of the financial ststements
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Camelon Parish Church, Church of Scolland
Year ended 31 December 2025
Appendix
Funds held on behaff of the congregallon by the Church of Scodand General Trn$tges
2025
2024
Capital
Credit balances held at 31 December at ¢ost
42,981
Market Value of ba18nce5 al 31 De￿rnber
50,911
Revenue
Credit balance hd¢J at 31 December
8.740
7,133
Temporary funds at 31 December (debit balance)
{2.0671
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