Scottish Charity No: SC018754
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ST MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Accounts
for the year ended 31st July 2025
200 Balmore Road, Glasgow, G22 in the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway
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ST MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Accounts for the year ended 31st July 2025
Reference and Administrative Information
| Charity Name and Address | St Matthew's Episcopal | Church |
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| 200 Balmore Road | ||
| Glasgow | ||
| G22 6LJ | ||
| Scottish Charity Number | $C018754 | |
| Charity Trustees | Members ofthe Vesiry | |
| David Wostenhoim | Chairperson | |
| Robin McDade | Secretary | |
| Michael Odiamehi | Lay Representative | |
| Jean Hannah | Alternate Lay Representative | |
| Moira Sprang (Miller) | Treasurer | |
| Edith McAteer | Vestry Member | |
| Anne Lawrance | Vestry Member | |
| Janine Hannah | Vestry Member | |
| Bright Tafirenyika | Vestry Member | |
| Bankers | Royal Bank ofScotland | |
| 116 Cowgate | ||
| Kirkintilloch | ||
| G66 1JX | ||
| Independent Examiner | MrGordon Gillies | |
| 51 Birnam Avenue | ||
| Glasgow | ||
| G642J5X |
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Report of the Vestry
The members of the Vestry present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025
Structure and Governance
In terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the Vestry reports to the congregation as follows:
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St Matthew's Episcopal Church - Possilpark is a registered Scottish Charity (SC018754)
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It is a member of the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway of the Scottish Episcopal Church and is in full communion with the Anglican Church
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The superior authority is the Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
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Allits affairs are governed by the Vestry.
Appointment of Vestry Members
Vestry members are elected or appointed by Annual General Meeting established by constitution and under Canon Law of the Scottish Episcopal Church. There is no formal induction programme but ongoing guidance is given to ensure that Vestry members are familiar with the Church's values, aims and responsibilities as the designated trustees of a charity.
Administrative Structure
It is the duty of the Vestry to manage the temporal affairs of the congregation with responsibility to keep the fabric and property of the church and other buildings in good working order and to look after the finances of the church.
Statement of Risk
The Vestry keeps under review the major risks to which the Church is exposed and has established procedures to mitigate any risks identified.
Charitable Objective and Activities
The Church's principal activities include public worship in sacrament and prayer, Christian education, charitable work and fund raising for local, national and international needs, social meetings, predominantly of the youth, the elderly and many community groups of all ages.
Report from the Rector and Chairperson of the Vestry
The details of the 2024 Report would bear repeating. Of the points noted in that Report we could add that the loss of fundraisers and raising of stipend contribution has now embedded a monthly unsustainable deficit in our accounts.
The general unpredictability of funding for third Sector organisations has also put increased pressure on St. Matthew’s Centre and on its associated charities which contribute to its income streams. The rise in Employer National Insurance Contribution was imposed with no consideration for charities whose incomes are fixed by grant awards years in advance and so that has hit us as well. The Centre has had a turbulent time in dealing with staffing difficulties which have been absorbed by its Board, including members of St. Matthew's Church, at no small cost.
Despite these constant challenges and crises, the work of St. Matthew's as a Centre and a Church has continued. A new Centre Manager has brought fresh vision and we now have the highest footfall of weekly users, representing people from over 20 countries, than ever before and the arrival of our new Bishop has brought a fresh appreciation of the work of St. Matthew's from a diocesan perspective. This latter point will also invite new scrutiny upon an organisation so dependent on outside funding and so we hope that some understanding of the dedication of the diocesan ST. GEORGE’S FUND for the ministry of the Scottish Episcopal Church in north Glasgow, towards St. Matthew’s, will be consolidated. (The proceeds of the sale of St George’s Maryhill — at the time around £400,000 but subsequently increased in value was to have its Interest earmarked towards Ministry in north Glasgow).
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While the buildings — largely used now by the Centre, as noted in Report 2024 — continue to provide enormous benefit to so many, as they lie empty during the winter darkness of the Christmas holidays, St. Matthew's Church continues to sing and bring light at Midnight Mass with one of the most notable nativity scenes to be found locally, turning the whole sanctuary into a Crib, to welcome Christ for another year.
The effects of the losses outlined in last year’s Report continue to reverberate in the life of St. Matthew’s, not least the substantial loss of the fundraising, outreach and hospitality that was initiated and carried out by Andrew Morgan.
Statement of responsibilities of Members of Vestry
The members of the Vestry must prepare financial statements which give sufficient detail to enable an appreciation of the transactions of the Church during the financial year. The members of the Vestry are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which, on request, must reflect the current financial position of the Church at that time. This must be done to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and must take reasonable steps for the prevention and/or detection of fraud and other irregularities.
On behalf of the Vestry
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Mr Robin McDade - Vestry Secretary 15 December 2025
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independent Examiner's Report to the Vestry of St Matthew's
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Church's Vestry Members are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The Church's members of the vestry consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 11(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently | do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention a which requires me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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° to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Reaulations. and e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
/,Gordon GebleaeZz Gordon Gillies Independent Examiner 45 December 2025
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ST MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Accounts for the year ended 31st July 2025
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Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
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| Fund | Fund | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | = | £ | £ | £ | |
| RECEIPTS | |||||
| Donations Received | |||||
| Donations | 0 | - | - | 850 | |
| Legacies | 7,874 | - | 7,874 | 2,000 | |
| Free-will Offering Scheme | 7,305 | - | 7,305 | 8,129 | |
| Ordinary Church Collections | 220 | - | 220 | 205 | |
| Tax Reclaimed (Gift Aid) | - | - | - | 7,608 | |
| Grant Received Diocese ofGlasgow and Galloway | 200 | - | 200 | 2,500 | |
| Receipts from investments | |||||
| Investment Income | 3,289 | - | 3,289 | 3,351 | |
| Gross receipts from othercharitable activities | |||||
| Lent Boxes and otherspecial collections | - | - | 0 | ||
| Uncashed cheque write back | - | - | 0 | ||
| Fund Raising /Grants for Dry RotWorks | = | ” | 0 | ||
| Transferfrom Church Investments | - | - | 14,000 | ||
| Total Receipts | 18,888 | - | 18,888 | 38,643 | |
| PAYMENTS | |||||
| Payments forCharitable Activities | |||||
| Clergy Stipend | 10,200 | - | 10,200 | 9,975 | |
| Travel Allowance to Clergy | - | - | - | - | |
| OrdinaryWorking Expenses | 2 | 3,016 | - | 3,016 | 2,937 |
| Quinguennial Report | - | - | - | - | |
| Quota | 1,373 | - | 1,373 | 1,639 | |
| Donations, etc. Special Objects | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Repairs and Maintenance | - | - | 0 | 10,413 | |
| Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment | 398 | - | 398 | - | |
| Total Payments | 14,987 | . | 14,987 | 24,964 | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) forYear | 3,901 | - | 3,901 | 13,679 | |
| (deduct)/Add back transfer from/to Church Investments | 0 | - | 0 | (14,000) | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) forYear ExcludingTransfers | |||||
| to/fromInvestments | 3,901 | 0 | 3,901 | (321) |
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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
1. FUNDS
The various funds are held for the following purposes:
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund - to support the work of the Church.
Restricted Funds
The balance on the Restricted Funds at the 31 July 2025 was £13,465 (2023/24 - £13,465).
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| 2: | OrdinaryWorking Expenses | £ | £ |
| Altar Expenses | 210 | 254 | |
| Council Tax and Water Rates | 2,725 | 2,602 | |
| Heating, Lighting and Insurance | " | . | |
| Stationery, Postage | 81 | 81 | |
| Telephone | é | . | |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | = | _ | |
| 3,016 | 2,937 | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| 3. | Donations, etc. Special Objects | £ | £ |
| Bishops'sLentenAppeal | - | - |
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ST MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Accounts for the year ended 31st July 2025 LA I I I I I I I I I TET
Statement of Balances as at 31 July 2025
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|2025|2024|
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|Bank|and|Cash|in|Hand|
|Opening|Balances|18,115|4,436|
|(Deficit)/Surplus|for year|3,901|13,679|
|Closing|Balances|22,016|18,115|
|Investments|
|Market|value|at|beginning|of year|101,781|110,264|
|Sale|of units|(14,000)|
|Change|in|Market Value|at|31st|July|41,353|5,517|
|Market Value|at|31|July|113,134|101,781|
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Approved by the Vestry on 15 December 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Wi(Cer em.\evanc e Sony RO] AR. Ms M Sprang (Millery—~ Rev. D Wostenholm Vestry Treasurer Chairperson
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