Charity Registration No. SC045176 IS¢otlandl FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH CONTENTS Pagè Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Receipts and Payrnenls Account statement of Ba58nc85 ote5 tts th6 finÈneial statements 9-14
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Th8 trust8e$ are pleased lo present their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 S8plernber 2024. The financial slaternenls have been prepared in accorijance with the accounting policies sel out In ntste 1 to the financial statements and comply with Ihe charitys constitullon, the Char¢Lies 8nd Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005. Ihe Charilles Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006 las atnendedl and 'Aocounling and Repoiing by Charities.. Statement DI Recommended Pr8Ctic8 applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. leffeclive 1 January 20191. Oblectlvès and actlvltles The charity is a church eslablished lor charitable purposes only, and in particular the objectives are.. To 8dvance Ihe Christian r81igion for public benefil in the United Kingdom and worfdwide through." The organlsation 8nd provisiofi of Christy'an worship-, The provislon of such facilities and services as are appropriate lor the church. lo enabte il to fijlfil Sts mission to the members ol the Chui¢h, visitors to the Church, the lo1 community and the wider community.. The provision of facilities for Christian tra1ning and service,. The support and provision of Christian evangelism and oulre8ch., The provision of a55iStance to the der Christian church and Its fflinistries. Achlevements and performanco l am delighted lo write this report as 3 reflection of what was an exciting 8nd positive year in the life ol F81kirk Vireyard Church. Whilsl we were presefjled wilh challenges across the year God has been faithful lo us. I have captured some of the key highlights below. The financial position of FVC was further strengthened by an increase in regular tithing and one-off gifts. We also saw incredible financial provision wlth the creation of a property fund further setting us on the road towards our own permanent Sunday venue. 2024 saw FVC take ils f*rst long term15 yearl lease on a property166 union road) creatlng an exciting place for our Lave Falkirk food pantry, church off1ce and Space for ministry. The renovation proc8SS started in lale 2024 and was lully funded by grant funding and the church property fund. As a board we were delighted to create two new s18ff team roles 1 year FTC (Worship Pastor & Kids and Family Paslorl. As a result, it ha5 bEell excitsng to see the gfowth and d8velopment in both min151ri8s. We were also able to extend our Teaching Pastor and Senior Pastor FTC ft>r a further year. We endèd th8 y8ar with a surplus which allowed us lo invest In new lechnology to ai¢Y kids si9n in and safeguarding as wèll as a hegring loop system lor our Sunday sèrvic8S. We have seen growth in Sunday services atterldance and a huge jump in Ihe children in FVKids each week. Our Children's & Families Pastor has increased the number ol rooms we use for Kid's Church with further plans for growlh. Safeguarding w8s a key focus for the board in 2024 8nd 8s 8 s1t we 8ppDinted both a ne Saleguardlng Officer and Deputy Safeguarding Officer and also a trustee dedicated to overs8eing our safeguarding. The team h8ve spent considerable lime le5ting and strengthening our saleguaiding procedures-A massive thanks from me for the time spent by the team. We also refreshed all our policies acr055 the yeaf lo ado furiher goveinance alld controls to ensu oui ongoing security aNd financial prudence. Love Falkirk continued to expand our ministry in Falkirk providing c90QO meals across the year as well as p¥oviding gifts and Christsnas dinner for 80 family's. We are very gratef1 to our grant funding partners who have bought Into the vision w8 hav8 for Falkirk and have suppori8d us financially to h81p our mission to bring families out ol poverty. Whilst the Love Falkifk team were present&d with a challenge when our original lo¢ation lor the pantry was clo58d al short noti, we saw incredible bl85sing by beino able lo buy a van lo provide a mobi pantry.
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Our Mainly Music Ministry 8ach week brings together parenlslguardians of around 25 Children 11> song an(5 fun. It has been excellenl to See the support that mainly musi¢ is to 50 many families in 3 supportive and loving environment. Each year, FVC lilhe 15°/0 ol our Imcom8 to other Causes- this year we were d6lighted lo support Quiet waters, LOVÈ the one. Go Youth Trust, and Polrnont Community Hub over and above our 5% lithe to VCUKI. 11 has been 8n exciting year seeing God move across all areas of the chureh. A rnassive thanks to Ihe board ol Trustees who operate with the integrity and rigour needed to maintain good governanc8 alongside supwrting the V15ion for FVC. Most of all, the gbry belongs to God who has SLtpported and sustained us in 23124 and l am excited to see how FVC will continue lo minister to the people of Falkirk. Blessing Financlal review There was a surplus lor Ihe year of £83.54112023.' £22,538). Risk management The ttustees have assessed the tnajor risks lo which thg charity >s exposed, 3nd are sallsfled that systems are In plaee to mitig8te exposure to the rnajor risks. Plans for future periods As we look fonvard into the next financial year we continue lo bu1 financial resilience with 8 particulale focus on opportunily to secure a permarnenl Sunday venue. As a board our locus remains on supporting the vision of F8lkirk vineyard church serving the people of Falkirk. Structure. governance and management The charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorpoiated Oryanisation and is governed by it's constitution.
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Reference and Administrative Informatlon Charity Nan'. Falkirk Vineyard Church Charity Nutnb8r', SC045176 Reglstered Officè.. 51 Sunnyside Avenue Brightons Falkirk IK2 OGE The Board of Truslees.. Independent Examinei.. T:'.ginbtsl) bUOPgl Accc)unlanls 3 Castle Couri l)unlermlin KY11 8PB Bankers= The C&operatlve Bénk p.l.c 1 Balloon Street hAanchesler M4 4BE
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Statement of trustees, responsibllitles The trustees, who are also the direclofS of Falkirk Vineyard Church for the purpos8 of company law, are responslble for preparing the TILJStees' Report and the financial slalernenls in accordance wlth app"cable law and United Kingdom Accounttng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel. Company Law requirès th8 trustees to prepar8 financial stat8rn8nts for each financial year which gwe a Iru8 and fair view of th8 Statè ol affairs of the charily and of th8 incorning r8sources and application ol resources. including th8 incornè and expendilure. ol the charitab18 eompany lor that year. In preparing these financial slatèmènls, Ihe trustees are required lo.. selecl suitable 8C(X)Unling policies and then 8pply thgm consisienlly., - obseNe Ihe melhods and principles in Ihe Gharities SORP". . make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., stale whether applicable UK Accountirng Standards have been folbwed, subject to any materlal departures disc105ed 8nd explailled In the financial staternent5' and prepare the financial statements on the going concpm b8515 unless il is inappropriate to presurre that Ihe charily wll CDntinue in operation. Tha trustees are responsible for k8èpin9 Bdequate accounting Trcords that disdose with 18850nablè accuracy at any time the financi81 Pos0 ol the eharity and enable thern to ensuré that Ihe financial statements comply with the Charities aNd Truslae Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005, th8 Charilièg Aceounis Iscollandl Regulatn$ 2008 las amended) and Ihè Companies Acl 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen for taking reasonable steps lor Ihe pievents.on and detection ol fraud and olher irregularities. The IfUStee5 ale responsible lor the Triainlenan and integrity ol the charity and financial infomiation induded on the chaiily's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparation and dis88mination of financial statemonts may differ frorn legislation in othgrjurisdictions. T11 Iruqtoes, rcporl,WllL s approved by the Board of Trttst8es.
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH I report on the financial statements of th8 charity for the year gnded 30 Sept8mber 2024, which arg sel out on pages 6 to 14. Re$poctlvè rèsponsibililles of tru5te8s and examlnef The chanly's Iruslees, whts are also the directors of Falkirk Vineygrd Church for Ihe purposes o>f company law, are responsibk ftsr the pparatiOn of the financial slalemen15 in accordance with Ihè terms ol the Charilie5 and Tfuslee Investments (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts IScx)tl8ndl Regulations 2006. The ttustees consider that the audit requiroment of Regulation 101111al to Icl of the 2006 Accounis Regulatlons <l)es not apply. 11 is my responsibility to @xaffline the financial slat8ments as rèqulred under sediorn 4411 Mcl ol the Act and to staltr whether particulor matters have come lo my attentlon. Basls of Independent examln•r's statomgnt My exarniffation is carried out in accoidance with Regulation 11 of Ihe 2006 Accounts Regulations. An 8xatninalion Includes a revigw of the accounting recoids kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial sta18m8nt5 presenled with thosè records. It also includ85 CON5idBf81ion ol any unusual items or disdosurès in Ihe financial slatements. and saeks explanatN)ns from the Irusièès concerning any such m8tt8rs. Thè prOdureS underlaken do nol giovide all the evidence Ih31 would be required in an audit and con5equendy I do not express an audit opinion Dn Ihe view given by the financial slalemenls. Independent 8xamlner's statement sn connection with rTry oxamlnalion. no matter ha5 ¢om6 tts my altenlion.. lal which gives me r9ason£bl8 cause to believe thal in any rnaterial respect the requirements.. to k8èp accountino re¢ords in accordancè wllh section 44111 lal of the 2005 Acl and RegL¢lation 4 of thè 2006 Accounts Regulatt0fi5,' and lill tts prepare financial slalements which accord with the accounting records and Gomply with Regulatson 8 ol the 21J)6 AEcounts Regulalions., have not been mel or Ibl to which. in tlly opinion, allention shoukl be drawn in order lo enable a proper undetstanding ol I financial slalemenls tD be re8ched. On behalf ol Thomson GooperAccounianis 3 Castle Court Carnegie Campus Dunfermline KY118PB Dated.. 25 April 2025
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Current financial year Unrestrlcted Deslgnated Restricted fijnds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Notes Donations and legacies Other trading activities Investments 125,505 168 108.546 8,318 234,219 8,318 696 152.606 14,037 543 696 Tot81 Receipts 126,201 168 116,864 243.233 167.186 Raising funds Charitable activiti85 Material other expenditure 986 57.566 986 158,706 3,894 136,491 4,263 101,140 Total Payments 101.140 58,552 159,692 144.648 Nel Rec$iptsl IPaymentsl 25,061 168 58.312 83,541 22,538
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Prior fEnancial year Unrestrlcted Deslgnated Restricted lunds funds funds 2023 2023 2023 Total 2023 Notes Donations and 98CleS Other trading aclivitses Investments 107,284 5,852 543 45,322 8,185 152,606 14,037 543 Total R8ceipt5 113.679 53,507 167,186 Raising funds Charitable activities Material oth8r expendrtLff8 3,894 40,800 3,894 136,491 4,263 95.639 4,263 52 Total Paymènts 99,902 52 44,694 144,648 Net Rocèlptsl {Paymèntsl 13.777 1521 8.813 22.538
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH Statement of Ba12nces AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Unrestrlcted Designated Funds Funds 2024 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Bank and deposll balancos Bank and deposil balances brought lorwar(S Excess of receipts ovor payments in year 53,543 421 15,37Q 69,334 46,796 25.061 168 58.312 83,541 22.538 Bank and deposll b•larTrces carrled foThvard 78,604 589 73,682 152.875 69,334 Assets Worship Equipmenl Love Falkirk fixtures Vehicles Tax to be recovered on GiftAid 2.534 2,534 4,728 18,762 3.972 7,092 4,728 6.000 12,762 1,795 1,795 1,580 17,091 10.728 27,819 12,644 Llabllltles PAYE Pension liablllty Accruals 1,153 20 612 1,153 20 612 924 20 582 1,785 1.785 1.526 The Accounts were approved by the trustees on 25 April 2025 ruslo9S and signèd on Ih8iT behalf
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Accounting policies Charlty Informatlon Falkirk Vineyard Church is a Scoltish Charitable IncorpoTated Company. The registered office is 51 Sunnyside Avenue, Brighlons. F8lkirk, FK2 OGE. 1.1 Accountin9 convention The financial statements have been piepared on a Reeipls and Payments basls in accordance wllh the charity's Deed of Constitution, the Charities 2nd Trustee Investment Iscollandl Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scollandl Regulations 2006 las amended) and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of R8commended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in 8ccord8nce with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepuNi¢ of Ireland IFRS 102118ff8CtIV8 1 January 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has iaken advantagB ol the provisions in the SORP lor charities apYIng FRS 102 Update Bullelin 1 not lo prepare a Staiement ol Cash Flows. 1.2 Charltable funds Unrestricted funds are available lor use al the discretson of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable oblectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. General funds lotal £78,60412023'. £53,543) at the year end and designated lunds total £58912023". £4211. R85tiict8d lunds ale subje¢l to spe¢th'¢ conditions by donors as to how Ih8y tllay b8 Used. The PL¢fpJses and uses ol the restricted funds are set out in th8 not8S to thè financial statèmonls. Raslricted funds at the year- ond amounled lo £73.68212023.. £15,3701. 1.3 Tanglb18 flxpd assets During Ihe year, 8sseis held have been reviewed and valued after applying the following depreciation r8tes'. Motor vehicles Worship equipment Love Falkirk lixtUTes 20¥0 5traighl line 33°k and 20Yo Straight lin 20% slraighl line Donatlons and legacles Currenl year Unrestrlctèd Deslgnated Restrlcted fund5 fvnds funds 2024 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Donations and gifts Grants receivable 125,505 168 61,146 47,400 186.819 47,400 115,656 36,950 125,505 168 108,546 234,219 152,606 Donatlons and glfts Donations received Tax recovered on gift aid 102,423 23,082 61.146 163.737 23,082 96,067 19,589 125,505 168 61,146 186,819 115.656
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Dor7ations and legacies Icontinuodl Prbor year Unrestricted Designated funds funds 2023 2023 Restricted funds 2023 Total 2023 Donations and gifts Grants receivable for core activities 107,284 8,372 36.950 115,656 36.950 107,284 45,322 152,606 Donatlons and gÉfts Donalion5 feceived Tax recovered on gift ald other 87,245 19,589 450 450 8.372 .067 19,589 14501 107,284 8,372 115,656 Unrestricted Designated Restrlcted funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 Total Total 2024 2023 Grant5 receivable The National Lottery- Awards For All Falkirk Council Community Empowerment The N8lion&l Lottery- Cosl of Living Gallagher Community Fund Arnold Clark Magic litlle Grants Robertson Trusl Virgin IAon8y 7,240 8,000 19,900 8,000 19,900 28.210 1,000 2,000 2.000 500 7,500 10,00 7.500 10,000 47,400 47,400 36.950 10-
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Raising funds Restrlcted fund5 Restricted funds 2024 2023 Sal8s ofjewellery from Myanmar and associated costs 986 3,894 3,894 Expenditure on charltable actlvltles 2024 2023 Llirect C05t5 Staff costs Premises expenses Travel Insurance Postage, stationery & resources Training Adv8rtising Refreshments 8ookkeeplng Sundry expenses Love Falkirk spend Purchase of fixed assgts 63,512 8,933 3,799 920 1.581 4,742 53,301 3,353 6,163 669 1,561 3,656 32 5.681 1,012 1.995 40,800 3,962 694 4,025 28,568 23,453 144,189 118,223 Grant fundlng ol activities (see note 61 13,935 17.710 Share of support 8nd governanc8 costs (S note 51 Govarnanca 582 558 158,706 136,491 Analysis by fund Unieslncted funds Designated funds Reslricled funds 101,140 95.639 52 40,800 57,566 158.706 136,491
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED> FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Support costs Support Govemance cost8 costs 2024 2023 Independ8ril Examination lee 582 582 558 582 582 558 Grants payable 2024 2023 Pastoral gifts Tithe 998 12.937 915 16,795 13,935 17,710 Trusteès The charity pai the year and £1, trustee, the sum of £46.494 12023-. £45,124) for setvices rendered during 23. £4551 for r8-imbur58ment of expenses, as peFmltted by the charity's consty"tuts"on. Taxatlon The charily is exempi from taXatn on its aclivitl8s bècause all its incoffle is applied lor charitab purp05e8. Unre8tricted funds The unrestrided funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances ol don8lions and grants whlch are not SLJbleet to spedfl¢ conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include deslgnaled fUSS whlch have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At 1 October 2023 In¢om5n9 resources Resourcès expended At30 Sèptember 2024 G8neral funols 53,543 126,201 1101,1401 78,604 Previous year.. At 1 October 2022 Incomlng resources Rasourcès expended At30 September 2023 General fund5 39,766 113,679 199,9021 53,543 12
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 10 Restrl¢ted funds The restricted IndS of the charfty comprise ihe unexpended balances of donallons an(5 grants held OTh trust subject lo specillc condbtions by donors as to how they may b& used. Movement In funds Rv¢elpt¥ Paymarnts Balancg at 1 Octobpr2023 Trathsfers 8alan¢g at 30 Septemr 2024 Love Falkirk Ed8n Ministries Premises fund 14,298 1,072 74,575 157,5661 19861 31,307 42,289 42,289 15.370 116.864 158,S521 73,682 Movement In funds Receipls Paymtnt8 Balance at 1 october 2Q22 Tr8n$l¢rs 8Bl&nce at 30 September 2D23 Love Falkirk Ellen Ministri88 Compassion Ministry 3,730 120 2,707 48,660 4,847 140,8001 13,8941 2.707 14,298 1,072 12.7071 6,557 53.507 144,6941 15,370 Love Falklrk Love Falkirk was initially fund8d by the local aulhority and has continued lo receive funding IhroLsgh generous donalions from Ihe community and The National Loltery. 11 operates a pantry and garden lo h81p 5UPPOtI tha local commLJnity with various events Ihroughoul the year. Eden Ministries F81kiTk Vlneyard Church is Ihe UK ambassador for Eden Mlnlstry and promotes the organisa'on through the sale ol the jewellery made by survivois of human Iraffkklng and sexual exploitatk)n in Asia. The procoeds from the sale of the items is all led back lo the organisation lo fund prograrnmes in the areas where the lewellery is made. Compasslon Mlnlstry These funds relate to the previous compassion ministry which has now been extended to the Love Falkirk project. A transfer of th8 r8maining funds took place during the prior year. Premises Fund These funds r61816 lo the ongoing refurbishment of th8 new Ullion Road piamises. 13
FALKIRK VINEYARD CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 11 Designated fund5 These are designated funds which are material to the charity's activitles made up as follows.. Movement in funds Ro¢elpts Payments Balan¢e at 1 October 2023 Transfers Balan¢0 at 30 September 2024 Ladies Ministry Mens Ministry 421 150 18 571 18 421 168 589 Movement in funds Recelpts Paym$Dts Balance at l OctobEr 2022 Transfers BBhr•ce at 30 3eptember 2023 Ladies Ministry 473 1521 421 473 1521 421 Ladies Mln15try The Ladies Ministry exists to bring together the ladies ol the church in events in order to connect and support ead) other. Mens Ministry The Mems Ministry 8xisis lo bring together the men of th8 Chrch in eveTrts in ordèr lo eonnecl and support each other. 14