Scottish Charity Number SC038988 Women for Mission Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2026
Women for Mission Contents of the Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2026 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Receipts and Payments ststement of Balances Notes to the Accounts 8-11
Women for Mission Report of the Trustees The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the Financial Statements of Women for Mission (Wfm) for the year ended 30 April 2026. Status of Charity Wfm is the recognised women's association of the Free Church of Scotland. 11 Is a registeTed Scottish Charity (No. SC038988) and is administered under the terms of the Constitution. Address.. 6 Newton Avenue Elderslie PA5 98B Alm The aim of Wfm is the advancement of religion by promoting interest in, and giving practical support lo. the Church's Mission work at home and abroad. Trustees Al the Annual Business Meeting on 24 May 2007 the decision was taken to appoint the Wfm Executive as Charity Trustees. The members of the Executive who served during the year ended 30 April 2026 were as follows.. Mrs Wilma Nicolson (President) Mrs Sarah Lytle (Secretary) Mrs Catherine Joan Macdonald (Vice President) Mrs Holly Smith (Treasurer} Activities Individuals 2nd Wfm groups throughout Scotland have worked to iaise funds lor the association's projects. During the past year Wfm raised funds by means of ils annual project, Flourish. The funds from this projecl will be distribLJled to help support four groups and causes.. The Mamie Martin Fund IMalawi} - Funds raised will go lowaids grants to support Several girls in their final two years of secondary school as part of their 'Keeping Girls in School, project. This project provides pastoral support, educalion to empower Ihe girls to make informed life decisions in the future, and basic necessities such as notebooks and travel costs., Christ the Saviour Presbyterian Church (Krakowl - Due lo the small number of reformed churches and believers living in Poland. there is very little in the way of Gospel-cenlred, reformed literature in the Polish language. Funds raised will go towaTd5 translating, editing and proofreading for a Polish translation of the Reformation Sludy Bible". Free Church Youth Camps IScotlandl- Funds raised will go towards the cost of running Free Church Youth Camps and will provide opportunities for more children lo attend camps as well as widen Ihe camps, options for activities.. and Junction 12 IGlasgow) - Junction 12 works with children and young people in the east end of Glasgow, among the 50/0 most deprived areas in Scotland. All activities run are underpinned by Christian values. Funds raised will go
towards their residential camps and will allow young people lo attend. The camps are an opportunity lo develop friendships. and build social and communication skills and lo learn more about the Christian faith. During the yeaf Wfm conlinued lo sell copies of the ever popular Favourite Recipes cookery book. From the sale of Favourite Recipes donations tolalling £3,000 have been made in the year to.. Tearfund for work ongoing in Sudan., and Tearfund's Middle East appeal. Heart-4-Home - The fund was set up to encourage local churches and individuals to reach out with ¢ompassion into the local community. In the last year four grants totalling £1.850 have been given out lo Free Church outreach projects in Scotland. During the year, Ihis funding has been used to.. contribute to the cost of AV equipment for a church group., assist with the running costs of children's clubs, assist with the purchase of a dishwasher", and assist with the running costs of a youth group. Support a Volunteer- The fund was sel up lo give fnanCIal assistance lo travel expenses of members of the Free Church of Scotland volunleering for short-term mission work overseas. During the year grants were paid to three Individuals which tolalled £1,700. Reserves Taking account of the deficit for the year of £13,877 which arose as a result of the liming of receipts and payments. Vvfm held total funds amounting to £46,776 al 30 April 2026. These consisted of the following.. Unrestricted Funds General Fund Designaled - Biennial Conference Fund Designaled- Women's Ministry Fund Project 2025126 Flourish Heart for Home Favourite Recipes Support a Volunteer 4,367 897 11,135 22.468 2.177 2,650 3,082 Restricted Funds The purpose of each fund is described in the Notes to the Accounts. The Trustees are satisfied with the level of reserves retained by the Chaiity. On behalf of the Trustees Holly Smith Trustee
Women for Mission Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Women for Mlsslon I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2026 which are set out on pages 6 to 11. Re$pocUve rnsponslbilltl•$ of trustees and •xamln•r The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accA)unts in acA)rdance wrth the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Régulations 2006 las amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10111 {dl of the 2006 Accounts Regulations do6s not apply. It is my responsibilty to examine the accounts as required under section 4411 } Ic) of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlner's statement My examination is carried out in accordance wlh Regulation 11 of the 2CQ6 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of th8 accounts presented with those records.11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the trustees cone£rning any such matters. The wocedures undertaken do nol provide ail 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 examlner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come lo my attention 1. which gives me reasonable ¢ause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. . to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 4411) lal of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations . lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Acc(yJnts Regulations have not been met, OT 2. to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts to be reached. rlstlna Macleod (B.A. Hons. C.A) Instilule of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Belhaven Terr, Glasgow Date: 15/05/2026
Women for Mission Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 30 April 2026 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2026 rotal 2025 Receipts Receipts from Fundraising Activities Donations Biennial conference receipts 51,313 51.313 2,779 59.684 9.425 4,227 2,779 Total Receipts 2,779 51.313 54,092 73,336 Payments Expenses for Fundraising Activities Payments Relating Directly to Charitable Activilies". Donations Volunteer Funding Biennial conferen Payments Governance Costs 2.297 2,297 7.920 1,750 60.850 1.700 62,600 1,700 67.501 3,400 4,226 528 10 11 1,372 1,372 Total Payments 3,122 64,847 67,969 77,575 Net Receiptsl(Payments) 1343} {13.534) 113,8771 (4, 239) Transfer (from)Ito Funds 12 {2,2261 2.226 (Deficitllsurplus for the Year (2,5691 111,308) {13,877} (4,239) Total Funds Brought Foard 18,968 41,685 60,653 64.892 Total Funds Carried Fonvard 16,399 30,377 46,776 60, 653
Women for Mission Statement of Balances as at 30 April 2026 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2026 Total 2025 Cash and Bank Balances Balances at Start of Year 18,968 41,685 60,653 64. 892 {DeficitllSurplus for the Year 12,5691 {11.308) 113,8771 14,239) Balances al End of Year 16,399 30,377 46,776 60,653 Women for Mission held no other assets and had no liabilities or contingent liabilities at 30 April 2026 or 30 April 2025. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf. Holly Smith Treasurer Dale.. IJ lolL
Women for Mission Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 30 April 2026 Basls of accounting These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment {Scollandl Act 2005 and the chariteS Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 las amended). Nature and Purpose of Funds Unreslricted Funds General Fund The General Fund is used for the ongoing administration of Women for Mission. Biennial Conferenc Fun The Biennial Conference FLsnd represents unrestricted fvnds designated by the Trustees from the net receipts of previous conferences lo cover the organisational costs of future conferences. Women's Minist Fund Through this fund, we hope lo provide small grants for events and initiatives that will strengthen churches, bless communities. and support congregations seeking to share the good news of God's love. These funds will be used as and when applications are received and approved. Restricted Funds Pr ect Funds Each year, Women for Mission raises funds for specific projects selected al the beginning of the year. The sum5 raised are held in restricted funds until they are forwarded to the appropriate recipient. The project for 2025126 is Flourish. Heart for Home The Heart for Home Fund wa5 established 2010111 and is restricted for allocation to applications made by Ihe Church in Scotland for outreach projects. rite Reci es The Favourile Recipes Fund is reslri¢ted for allocation lo areas of Disaster and Relief work. Su ort a Volunteer The Support a Volunteer Fund is restricted for allocation to volunteer workers whose applications for funding has been approved by the Trustees. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses The Trustees did not receive any remuneralion during the year ended 30 April 2026. The total amount of travel expenses paid to Trustees during the year ended 30 April 2026 was £58 {2025. £nill.
Women for Mission Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 30 April 2026 4. Transactions with Trustees There were no transactions dufing the year between the Charity and any of the Charily Trustees or persons connected lo the Charity Trustees. 5. Receipts from Fundraising Activitie$ Unrestrl¢ted Funds Restrl¢ted Funds Total 2026 Total 2025 Annual Projed Donations Cookery Book Sales 49.077 2,236 51,313 49.077 2,236 51,313 57.390 2.294 59.684 6. Donations Legacy received Area of greatest need donations Annual meeting collection 1,285 973 521 2.779 1,285 973 521 2,779 7,710 974 741 9,425 7. Biennial conference receipts Conference fees Bookstall receipts 3. 622 605 4,227 8. Expenses for Fundraising Activities Project Leaflets & Promotional Material Cookery Book Costs Postage & Stationery 911 1,080 306 2,297 911 1,080 306 2,297 552 1, 150 278 1.920
Women for Mission Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 30 Aprll 2026 Unre$tricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2026 Total 2025 Donations Heart for Home Grants The Tumaini Fund Scotland Blythswood Care {Indial The Kerusso Trust Patty & Manuel Reano Tearfund Middle East Campaign Tearfund - Sudan Free Church Youth Conference Centre for Rural Ministry Tearfund- Rubbish Campaign Spain flooding donation Bethesda Khanko donation Tearfund- DRC donation Tearfund - Myanmar earthquake Christian Value in Education International Mission lo the Jewish People International Justice Mission Release International 1.850 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 2,000 1,000 1.850 14.000 14,000 14,000 14,000 2,000 1.000 1.500 250 4,101 1,500 250 1.000 7.000 t.ooo 1,000 2.000 18. 100 8. 100 78, 109 13 700 67,501 1,750 60,850 62,600 10. Biennial Conferen¢e Payment$ Venue & Catering Leaflets & Promotional Material 2. 720 512 Speaker Expenses and Fees Bookstall Mis¢ellaneous Expenses 329 605 60 4, 226 10
Women for Mission Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 30 April 2026 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2026 Total 2025 11. Governance Costs Annual Business Meeting Expenses Miscellaneous Expenses Website Running and Maintenance Expense 448 448 413 275 275 649 649 100 1,372 1,372 528 12. Transfers During the year a Irar)sfer of £2,000 was made from unrestricted funds lo the Heart for Home fund. A transfer of £226 was made from the unreslricled fund to the Project 2024125- Empower fund.