**Southview Evangelical Church Annual Report and Accounts Year Ended 30 November 2024 Scottish Charity No. SC022106**
## Southview Evangelical Church
**Contents of the Accounts** _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
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|Church Information|1|
|Report of the Trustees|2 - 4|
|Report of the Independent Examiner|5|
|Statement of Receipts and Payments|6|
|Statement of Balances|7|
|Notes to the Accounts|8 - 11|
## Southview Evangelical Church
## **Church information**
**Web Site:** www.southviewchurch.org.uk
**Bankers** Bank of Scotland 61 Hide Hill Berwick Upon Tweed TD15 1EN
## **Solicitors**
Iain Smith & Partners 11 Murray Street Duns Berwickshire TD11 3DE
## **Independent Examiner**
Alexander Sloan LLP Accountants and Business Advisers 180 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5SG
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## Southview Evangelical Church
**Trustees’ Annual Report** _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the Accounts of the church for the year ended 30 November 2024.
## **Legal and Charitable Status**
Southview Evangelical Church (“the church”) is established by Constitution and is a Scottish Charity (No. SC022106). The church is independent and congregational in policy.
## **Charitable Objectives**
As per the Constitution, the church’s charitable objectives are, for the public benefit, as follows:
- to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit;
- to relieve sickness and financial hardship and promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods and services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit;
- � to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.
The charitable objectives of the church are to worship together in Spirit and in Truth, build the members up in the Faith and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and action.
## **Appointment of Trustees**
In accordance with the church’s Constitution, the Trustees are responsible for the management and administration of the church’s property and funds. The required minimum number of Trustees is five and at least half of the Trustees should also be members of the Leadership Team who also undertake the day to day running of the church. Trustees are encouraged to serve a minimum of five years and a maximum of nine years.
Trustees can be nominated for appointment by the existing Trustees and also by church members provided that the church members do so one month prior to the church’s AGM. Prior to their appointment, Trustees would have served the church for some time in various roles and would be familiar with the church's values, its aims and objectives as well as its day-to-day operations. As part of their induction programme, new Trustees are required to understand their statutory responsibilities.
## **Trustees**
For the purpose of charity law, the Trustees of the church are also the charity’s Trustees. The Trustees who served during the year and to the date of this report were as follows:-
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## Southview Evangelical Church
**Trustees’ Annual Report** _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
## **Achievements and Performance**
As from the beginning of December 2023 through to November 2024, we have been blessed and are so privileged to be involved in the work within the church and also in the village of Chirnside.
Our Sunday worship continues in the Community Centre and we have been encouraged by the commitment of our members for Sunday worship and grateful for good attendances - with coffee and chat now being appreciated before and after each service. We are encouraged with new people and families coming along regularly each Sunday.
Once a month we have a special “All Age Service” which is particularly enjoyed by the under 12 age group.
Junior church is very encouraging with a good increase in numbers and a team working well together and growing. We have a creche for the younger children each week.
Our Monday evening prayer meetings are still being used with “Zoom” with between 10-12 at each prayer time. On the first Monday of each month we meet for an in person prayer in the Southview building.
All Elders, Trustees and Leadership meetings were held regularly (at least monthly) either online or in person.
Explore – B.C.Y.T and Southview Church co-host the youth group which meets regularly and is much appreciated – about 6 attend.
We are grateful to be able to share with the church of Scotland working with the elderly in Trust Housing in the village. We also have a monthly “Seniors Programme” throughout the year.
We again have outside groups using the church premises and are grateful for this.
Playtime has commenced on Monday mornings for the under-school age and is appreciated by those who come along.
Seniors is back again on Wednesday once a month.
Pastoral groups meet regularly, either weekly or fortnightly, some on Zoom and others in person and in various places around the area, i.e. homes, or church building.
Craft and Chat has commenced on a Wednesday morning and is greatly enjoyed by about 15-25 each morning.
The Beacon Café opens on a Monday and Thursday and has been very careful to go above and beyond the rules regarding people being together in a café/community centre – this is a busy and active community café, where the manager and the volunteers work hard to provide more than just food and drink but also support and willingness to listen to those who visit.
We are grateful for the times we have been able to meet together during the year.
## **Financial review**
## _**Principal sources of funding**_
The church receives its funding from church members and others by way of weekly offerings and Gift Aid donations.
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## Southview Evangelical Church
**Trustees’ Annual Report** _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
## _**Results for the year**_
The Accounts for the year are set out on pages 6 to 11. Per the _Statement of Receipts and Payments_ on page 6, the church reported a Surplus for the year of £25,223 (2023 – Surplus £2,107).
## _**Reserves Policy**_
It is the policy of the church to maintain unrestricted funds, i.e. free funds, which equate to approximately 12 months of unrestricted expenditure. This allows sufficient funds to enable the ongoing work of the church to be maintained. Per the _Statement of Balances_ on page 7, the church’s General Fund (Unrestricted) amounted to £61,499 (2023 - £73,764) which, although below the required level, was acceptable to the Trustees.
## **Grant Making Policy**
The church makes grants from its tithed gift income to individuals and organisations that are generally known to the Trustees and the church. The beneficiaries are involved in activities or ministries compatible with the church’s objectives.
## **Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities**
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the charity’s financial position and enable them to ensure that the Accounts comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the provisions of the charity’s Constitution. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
## **Independent Examiner**
The Trustees recommend tha lexander Sloan LLP, Accountants & Business Advisers, remains in office as independent examiner until further notice.
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This report was approved by the Trustees on ……………………….. and signed on their behalf by:
_Trustee_
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## Southview Evangelical Church
## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees on the unaudited Accounts of Southview Evangelical Church**
I report on the Accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner**
The charity’s Trustees 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 (as amended). The charity Trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the Accounts as required under Section 44(1) (c) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. 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 the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I 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
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
- 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.
Alexander Sloan LLP Accountants and Business Advisers 180 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5SG
Date:
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## **Southview Evangelical Church**
Statement of Receipts and Payments _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
|**Notes**
**Receipts**
**_Voluntary income:_**
Open Offerings
Gift Aid donations
Income Tax on Gift Aid
Other gifts and donations
**_Income from charitable activities:_**
The Beacon
Rental Income
**_Other Income_**
Sundry Income
Southview pledges
Support Grants
**Total Receipts**
**Payments**
**_Charitable activities_**
Staff Costs
**4**
Local Ministries
**5**
National and Overseas Ministries
**6**
Property and Resources
**7**
**_Governance costs_**
Independent Examiner's Fee
**Sub-Total**
**Asset and investment purchases**
**9**
**Total Payments**
**Net (Payments) / Receipts**
Transfers to / (from) Funds
**(Deficit)/Surplus for year**|**General**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Funds**
£
£
6,075
-
38,798
-
8,423
-
2,595
-
8,233
-
17,125
-
944
-
-
-
-
-
**82,193**
**-**
46,726
-
12,407
-
7,420
-
10,887
-
2,978
-
**80,418**
**-**
14,040
-
**94,458**
**-**
**(12,265)**
**-**
-
-
**(12,265)**
**-**
**Unrestricted Funds**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,738
19,750
**37,488**
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
-
**-**
**37,488**
-
**37,488**|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
**6,075**
**38,798**
**8,423**
**2,595**
**8,233**
**17,125**
**944**
**17,738**
**19,750**
**119,681**
**46,726**
**12,407**
**7,420**
**10,887**
**2,978**
**80,418**
**14,040**
**94,458**
**25,223**
**-**
**25,223**|Total
2023
£
5,686
41,436
10,364
3,360
8,178
16,500
1,795
-
-
**87,319**
40,790
11,489
9,580
6,840
2,837
71,536
13,676
85,212
2,107
-
2,107|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Notes on pages 8 to 11 form an integral part of these Accounts.
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## **Southview Evangelical Church**
Statement of Balances _as at 30 November 2024_
|**Notes**
**Bank and Cash in Hand**
Opening Balances
Net (Deficit) / Surplus for the year
**Closing Balances**
**Reserves**
General Fund
**10**
Restricted Funds
**11**
**Closing Balances**
**Other Assets**
Fixed Assets
**3**
Debtors (Income Tax on Gift Aid)
Rent Deposit
**Liabilities**
Pension
Independent Examiner's Fee
Mortgage
**13**
Rent received in advance|**General**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Funds**
£
£
73,764
-
(12,265)
-
**61,499**
**-**
61,499
-
-
-
**61,499**
**-**
-
510,321
2,947
-
550
-
**2,947**
**510,321**
558
-
3,103
-
17,945
-
625
-
**22,232**
**-**
**Unrestricted Funds**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
-
37,488
**37,488**
-
37,488
**37,488**
-
-
-
**-**
-
-
-
-
**-**|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
**73,764**
**25,223**
**98,987**
**61,499**
**37,488**
**98,987**
**510,321**
**2,947**
**550**
**513,268**
**558**
**3,103**
**17,945**
**625**
**22,232**|Total
2023
£
71,657
2,107
73,764
73,764
-
73,764
510,321
1,625
-
511,946
274
2,956
30,142
-
33,372|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Approved by the Trustees on ….................. and signed on their behalf by:
_Trustee_
_Trustee_
The Notes on pages 8 to 11 form an integral part of these Accounts.
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## Southview Evangelical Church
**Notes to the Accounts** _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
## **1. Accounting Policies**
## _**Basis of Accounting**_
The Accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
## _**Purposes of Funds**_
For the purpose of the _Statement of Receipts and Payments_ (page 6) and the _Statement of Balances_ (page 7), Funds are defined as follows:
## **Unrestricted Funds**
**The General Fund** comprises offerings, donations, grants and other income received for the objects of the church without further specified purpose.
**Designated Funds** represents funds that have been earmarked by the Trustees for a particular purpose which can also be used as General Funds.
## **Restricted Funds**
**Southview Vision 2024 Fund** represents grants received and pledges from members to be used to refurbish and repair the church.
## _**VAT**_
The church is not registered for VAT and, accordingly, expenditure includes VAT where appropriate.
## **2. Charitable Expenditure**
_**Local Ministries**_ represents expenditure on the church’s weekly activities and ministries.
_**Property and Resources**_ represents expenditure on the upkeep of the church’s building.
_**National and Overseas Ministries**_ represent the church’s giving to other Christian ministries whose activities are compatible with the church’s objectives.
_**Governance Costs**_ include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the church and include the Independent Examiner’s fee.
## **3. Fixed Assets**
Per the Statement of Balances on page 7, Fixed Assets of £510,321 comprise (1) the depreciated value of the church’s Fixed Assets at 30 November 2012 and (2) the £200,000 purchase of a manse during the year ended 30 November 2014.
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## **Southview Evangelical Church**
**Notes to the Accounts** _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
|**4. Staff Costs and Numbers**
Gross salaries
Staff expenses
Pension costs
The average number of employees during the year was 2
**5. Local Ministries**
Children's Clubs
Sunday School/Youth
Copyright and other licences
Office stationery and books
Subscriptions
Church expenses
Visiting speakers
Catering
Communion wine and cups
Hall hire
Weekend away
Costs re The Beacon
Training
Senior Citizens
Miscellaneous expenses
Payroll fees
**6.**
**National and Overseas Ministries**
Gifts to Individuals (Note 12)
Gifts to Charities and Organisations (Note 12)|**General Designated**
**Fund**
**Funds**
£
£
45,114
-
643
-
969
-
**46,726**
**-**
(2022: 2).
**General Designated**
**Fund**
**Funds**
£
£
136
-
-
-
678
-
416
-
280
-
1,076
-
320
-
190
-
68
-
1,170
-
84
-
6,880
-
483
-
175
-
21
-
430
-
**12,407**
**-**
**General Designated**
**Fund**
**Funds**
£
£
500
-
6,920
-
**7,420**
-
**Unrestricted Funds**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
-
-
-
**-**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
-
-
-|**Total**
**2024**
£
**45,114**
**643**
**969**
**46,726**
**Total**
**2024**
£
**136**
**-**
**678**
**416**
**280**
**1,076**
**320**
**190**
**68**
**1,170**
**84**
**6,880**
**483**
**175**
**21**
**430**
**12,407**
**Total**
**2024**
£
**500**
**6,920**
**7,420**|Total
2023
£
39,391
607
792
40,790
Total
2023
£
225
156
648
815
325
1,870
400
416
-
400
-
4,674
350
168
26
958
**11,431**
Total
2023
£
1,450
8,130
9,580|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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## **Southview Evangelical Church**
**Notes to the Accounts** _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
|**7. Property and Resources**
Property insurance and rates
Heat and Light
Repairs and maintenance
Telephone
Bank charges|**General Designated**
**Fund**
**Funds**
£
£
2,075
-
4,830
-
3,523
-
459
-
-
-
**10,887**
**-**
**Unrestricted Funds**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
-
-
-
-
-
**-**|**Total**
**2024**
£
**2,075**
**4,830**
**3,523**
**459**
**-**
**10,887**|Total
2023
£
1,827
3,406
1,115
460
32
6,840|
|---|---|---|---|---|
## **8. Transactions with Trustees**
No Trustees nor any person connected with them received any remuneration or reimbursed expenses during the year (2022 - Nil). See also Note 14.
|**9. Asset and investment purchases**
Mortgage payments (Note 13)
**10. Unrestricted Funds**
General Fund
**Total Unrestricted Funds**|**General Designated**
**Fund**
**Funds**
£
£
14,040
-
**14,040**
-
**Balance at**
**01.12.23**
**Receipts**
£
£
73,764
82,193
**73,764**
**82,193**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
£
-
-
**Payments**
£
(94,458)
**(94,458)**|**Total**
**2024**
£
**14,040**
**14,040**
**Transfers**
£
-
**-**|Total
2023
£
13,676
**13,676**
**Balance at**
**30.11.24**
£
**61,499**
**61,499**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Note 1, _Accounting Policies,_ on page 8 provides an explanation of the above Fund.
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## **Southview Evangelical Church**
**Notes to the Accounts** _for the Year Ended 30 November 2024_
## **11. Restricted Funds**
|**Restricted Funds**
Southview Vision 2024
**Total Restricted Funds**|**Balance at**
**01.12.23**
£
-
**-**|**Receipts**
£
37,488
**37,488**|**Payments**
£
-
**-**|**Transfers**
£
-
**-**|**Balance at**
**30.11.24**
£
**37,488**
**37,488**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
## **Southview Vision 2024 Fund**
Represents grants received and pledges from members to be used to refurbish and repair the church.
## **12. National and Overseas Ministries**
During the year, £500 in gifts (2023 - £1,450) were paid to 3 individuals (2023 - 7 individuals) for personal support.
The church also gave gifts to the following charities and organisations:
|Tearfund (re Sponsorship)
Africa Inland Mission
BCM International UK
Berwickshire Christian Youth Trust (Note 13)
OMF International
Together 4 him silent auction
Opportunity Zambia
MacMillian coffee morning
Hynes, Yeaman & Hutfield
CAP UK|**2024**
£
180
960
400
3,000
1,980
100
300
-
-
-
**6,920**|**2023**
£
180
960
400
3,000
1,980
-
-
840
120
300
7,780|
|---|---|---|
## **13. Mortgage**
To fund the £200,000 purchase of the property at Ravelston, Chirnside, the church obtained a £140,000 mortgage from Stewardship Services (UKET) Limited. The mortgage is payable as follows:
|Payable < 12 months
Outwith > 12 months|**2024**
£
12,197
5,748
**17,945**|**2023**
£
11,662
18,480
30,142|
|---|---|---|
## **14. Related Party Transactions**
As indicated in Note 11, the church gave £3,000 during the year ended 30 November 2024 (2023 £3,000) to Berwickshire Christian Youth Trust, Scottish Charity No. SC026804. a Trustee of the church, is also a Trustee of Berwickshire Christian Youth Trust.
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