APPENDIX 3 OSCR Sc(ttth Charity REgL,lalor Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to th• ' Charty narne Irustees1rn?rnbers of Renlrew Baptist urCh R•gi$t•r9d chanty SC016248 numbw . On the accounts of th• chartty lor the priod Period start date Mofftth Period end date IAonth Yeor 01 S•t oul on p•g•8 On• to tsJr InrJud•ts pago b8rs018ddllonal 8h8etsi R•s1ctiV• The charlty's trustees are responsib tsr the preFeration of the accounts In xcordance rosponsibilities of trustee$ ld examln•r with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment IS¢otlandl 2005 Acl and the Chariiies Accounts (Scotnd) RwulatFl5 2006 las amended). The charity trustee5 consider that Ihe audit requIreTht of Re9ulation 1011) (dl ol the Accounts Re9ulalions does not appty. 1115 my resporL5ibility to examine Ihe acccunts as required under secbon 44{1) Ic) ofthe kt and to state vthether particular rratters have come to my attenti)n. Basls of Independent My eyamination is carried out in acojrdarte wth ReguLation 11 ofthe 200S Accounts oxaminorfs statement Regulations. An examination includes a review of the arKounting records kept by the i Charity and a comparison of the OUnts presented with those records. It also includes j consideratKin of any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts and seeks i expEanab'ons from the trustees CCCerning any such matters. The prwedures underten do not prowde all the evidence that woukj be requir8J in an audit arKS, wnsequentty, I do not express an audrt opInn on the vitrw given by the Ounts. Ind•p•ndert oxamlnorfs In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attenkn'on lother than that 8tatem•nt dtscl¢)sed the atlached page'l | 1. N¥hKh gNes me reasonable caLEe to believe Ihat in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting rewd5 in x¢Ordan wth secuon 44{11 la) of the 21J05 Act and Regulati 4 of the 20C6 ACco)ts Regulations, and to piepare aGcounts which accord with the ar£ounlin9 records and compty with Regulati 9 01 the 20C6 ACcots Regulaiions h8Ye 401 beep rret be drawn in order to enabè a proper ched. Slgn•d: Date: Nome: Rel•vant professlonal qu•llfirAtlon(s) or body Ilf •nyi= I1/( IZ) Address: 'Pl•?¥e delete the knthe brk•ts Itl*y th) JvJt [[[5 do aFvty, M Oil m•wswhth Mv•comolg your att¢niDn on Ihe rollowing page.
APPENDIX 2 oscr ReDfrew Baptist Church SC016248 Receipts and paents accounts 2023 2024 Section A Slatement of receipts and payments FzpÈndab Pèrthart1t Iw¥Js T(rtal fwmls AlR 10 Offeri GA5DS 37Jl0 32.970 11r) 641 10,1 23,641 13J16 10,DIT Gr*rt Incom GrftA Stsndi (hdEt5 1784 Al SI Ivt41 A2 Sub total 90.331 SakriE5 12 Le & Shauna Luye 535n 11 53,5n 2,142 1.491 hkmLErshpoftheSBU.Ze1ryJtE Payments dYectyl)thwit 25.704 1,930 1,783 A3Su 90J 313 Purchasesoffixedassets A4Sub 90J62 92,213 Metrncvts/lpaymts) 107 AS Transf4rs tol (tr} funds 2A3U
APPENDIX 2 RenfrEw Ba Section B Staternent of balances Church SC016248 14144 1162D 10.744 SIT Td 13Q55t i>JJ52 DVMI
APPENDIX 2 Renfrew Baptist Church SC016248 Section C Notes to the Accounts C1 Nalure puvp03e glknd5 (maybe slaÈedLw analyssoffus kshee15) Type of actsytry or project SUPPOrted C2Grarts Pa&Thal Ca 1B 1.n3 T¢*•1 AuthIlY undei which paid Z55 d•tals
APPENDIX 2 Renfrew Bapt6$t Church SC01fj248 Additional analysis111 Anaw ofrecew andptyttnts 1533 4845 P[Mapty 231 617 617 Prn i* 516
APENDIX 1 oscr Period start dale Period end date nlh Day D8y Year From October 2023 30 September 2024 Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Reference and administration details Charity name other names charity is known Renfrew Baptist Church nla by Registered eharty number Charity's principal address SC016248 26 Balmoral Crescent Inchinnan Renfrewshire Postcode PA4 9PU Names of the tharity trustees on date of approval of Trustees, Annual Report Trustee name Office Irf any) Dates acted rf not for whole year lor body) enliued to ap• trustee {rf any) Pastor Treasurer Secretary From 2410112024 Member vote
APPENDIX 1 Reference and administiation details Names of all other charty trustees during the period. rf any. (for example. those who resigned part way through the financial period) Name Daks acted rf not for Nthole year nla Structure, governance and management Type of goveming document The church was founded over 125 years ago and became a registered charity in 1991. The church is congregational in its style of governance and has complete autonomy in its govemance. The church is administered in accordance with the temis of Tts constitution and by-laws. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Scotland to whose Declaration of Principle the Church subscribes. Trustee recruitment and appointment The trustees of the ehureh, as defined by the Charities Act 2011, are the group of people individuals who have the general control and management of the administration. Indwiduals who are appointed as leaders and fulfil the criteria set out above are, by definition, trustees. Objectives and activities Charitable purposes The principal purpose of RBC is the advancement of religion, specifically the Christian farth in accordance wrth biblical doctrine and Baptist theology. Other purposes include education. specrfically but not exclusively wrth younger age group- and identfying and assisting with need5 and hardships. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects Dunng the year, the church advanced rts charitable puOSe5 primarity through regular public worship services. Bible teaching. prayer meetings, and pastoral care. We provided Christian education through a children's FKhJramme for pre- school and primary age kids. A weekty food bank is operate frc*m our premises. In addition, the church facilttated communtty engagement by hosting a weekly parent-and-toddler group. a monthly famity pizza night, and an annual Thanksgwing meal all open to the public and aligned wrth our Christian values.
APPENDIX 1 Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period Renfrew Baptist Church successfijlly maintained services of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ that were open to the public every Sunday moming. During those SeiceS communion was administered along wrth songs of worship and bible teaching followed by times of fellowship afterwards. Average attendan was approximately 48 adults and 16 children. The pre-school and primary school age group held their own age appropriats lessons in the back hall during Sunday servi. Renfrew Baptist Church provided a parent and toddlers actrvity group during the week to approximately 12 parents and carers with their pre school child or children. Each Wednesday night also saw a prayer meeting from 7.30pm to 8.30pm where open prayer and bible reading were prevalent. The churth employs a part time ministry leader to worf( alongside the pastor. solely financed by an overseas grant. The thurch offers a live streamed Sunday rmrning service on Facebook. every Sunday. Renfrew food bank has been able to use the church premises on a Thursday moming to administer food packages to those most in need. Financial review Brief statement of the charty's policy on reserves The churche5 funds are contributed largely by members and also those attending services on a regular basis. Donations and offerings are received throughout the year and are given for either general or specific use. The churches funds are administered by the Eldership and are used both in the day-taY running of the church and also lo meet it's objectives. The Trustees are continuing to monitor the churches reserves in order to ensure funds are sufficient lo enable the church to a¢hve its goals and objectives for both its members and the wider community. Details of any deficrt The Trustees continue to operate good stewardship and appropriate use of the churches resources. There is a small surplus in this years accounts, which has increased the churches reseNes. Donated facilities and seNices Irf any) The Elders, Ministry Leaders, musicians and all individuals who help during service time5 and other group times operate on a voluntary ba51S. The church accounts are prepared and audf(ed free of charge.
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Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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| Position | Treasurer / Elder |
| Date | 13thJune 2025 |