sourHSIDE FREE BAPTisf CHURCH Annual Report and Flnanaal Statements For The Year Ended 31" March 2025 Charity Number: SC046125
Southside Free Baptist Church- SC046125 Annual Report and Financial Statements For Year Ended 31st March 2025 Table of Contents Page Trustees Annual Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Receipts & Payments Statement of Balances Notes to the Accounts
Southslde Free Baptlst Church Charity Number: SC046125 Trusteeg Annual Report The trustees have pleasure in presenting their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. Current Trustees Trustees of the Charity, during the year ended 31st March 2025 were Contart Address Southside Free Baptist Church, Recrultment of Trustees The charitys trustees are appointed or reappointed by the members at our AGM in accordance with our constitution. Governlng Document The charity is governed by a written constitution and is managed by a committee of members chosen for their suitsbility to run a charty. The committee meets at quarterly intervals. Charitable Purposes The Churth shall be to prornote the advancement of the Christian Religion by the proclarnation and furtherance of the Gospel and Word of the almighty God of the Holy Bible and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God in accordance with the Statement of Faith approved by the Church CnCil from time to time. Revlew of Actlvltles Buildin Renovatlons: Building renovations continued in a smaller scale. A complete audio system was installed that allows sound through different areas of the buildinL aids in live streamin& and provides different avenues of media within our weekly services. The front kitchen received a complete makeover, and the lar8e area in the fellowship area was carpeted. Landscapin8
was also updated outside. A large window In a room was replaced. The baptistry was finished as well as a custom pulpit put in place. In July 2024, we had our"grand Openin weekend. This was well advertised. and a large mailing through the p05t office was paid for from our advertisin8 fund. Children's ministries: Our weekly Sunday School and Wednesday kids club continued to teath chlldren as well a5 provide transportation for them. In Ajgust. we hosted a week of holiday club for children in the momings and tn$ in the evenings. In Cktober, we were able to run a 34ay club durin8 the school break. Monthly youth activlties for ages 12+ contlnue. Adult Ministries: The church tskes men to two camp outings a year and helps with transportation costs. A ladies, monthly Bible study was started in February 2025. A ladie5, weekend retreat is in the plannin8 to be offered in October. Sunda and Wednesda Services: We continue to have three Sunday Services and a Wednesday evening service. We contlnue to have many visitors. We have added two families to the membershlp role. We offer transportation for each of these services. Guest speakers are welcomed at our church and are cared for in renumeration for their travel and services to us. Finances: We now have more accesslble ways to give which our attendees use. These include a card reader and (IR codes. L%£Lns: We continue to meet our budget to support four missionaries in Scotland, Ireland, PortU8al and Italy. Commun Outreaches: Door to door evangellsm in our local area continued to go forward on most Saturdays. Iso street preached in Edinburgh regularly. Addltlonally, leafiets were posted several days a week through mail slots. In May. we were able to host a ladies, afternoon tea that was well attended. In June, we contlnue to have a presence at our LCal Gala Day where we set up a stall and provide actNitie5 for the children. In Au8USt, we hosted a week of special meetinssi offerin6 a meal before each service.
During the December holidays, we enjoyed inviting the community in for a Christmas Carol sing as well as host a New Yearfs family night. In February. our children's ministry planned and served a Valentine Banquet. Trustees Remuneration & Expenses No remuneration was paid to any trustees. Financial Review Throughout 2024125, 5outhslde Free Baptist Church continued with ongoing fundraisin8 and incurring expenses for the operation of the charity in Loanhead. General revenue during 2024125 exceeded costs leading to a surplus in general funds of £2,152, through a reduction in the costs of day-to-day operations. Restricted funds previously raised and continuing fundraising for ongoin8 renovations of the new church bulldlng have been the source of fund5 for the ongoing project to make the buildin8 better meet the need of the community it serves in its new life. Approved by the trustees and slgned on thelr l*half Slgnature: Datc December X)25
Independent Examlnerfs Report For the year ended 31st March 2025 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Tru5tee5 of Southside Free Baptist Church I report on the financial statements of the charity forthe year ended 31 March 2025, as set out of the followin8 pages. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner The charlS trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts Sn accordance wlth the terms of the Charities & Investment (Scotland) Act 2006 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2)6 (as amended). The ChariV5 trust5 consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 2CI)6 regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to axamine the accounts as required under section 44(1) ( c ) of the 2005 Act and to State whether partlcular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs Statement My examination is carried t in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes conslderatlon of any unusual items or dlsclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit and consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Examlnerfs Staten*nt In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: _ l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, that requirements: a. To keep accountln8 records in accordance with section 44 (11 (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the Accounts Regulation, and b. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met 2. To whlth, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached Slgned". Date: 13" December 2025
Southglde Frne BapO•t Church Statement of R•colpts and Payments For Year Endgd 318t March 2025 Unrerlctsd Relcted Funds Funds Tolal Fund8 20W25 Total Funds 2023124 Colpts Voluntary Receipts Other Compreheri 22,871 4,659 27.530 19,615 42.487 4,659 47.146 58,498 129 58,627 19,615 Payments Payments Made utilites Building Maintenance & lrBuw8 chUh Suppli88 IT, Office Supplies & Postage Vehicle Maintenance & Insuranc8 Ad¥erti$ing Protsssional Sepices Mission Support Genéral ExFen88S 191 8.191 31,866 167 775 18,283 114,598 263 733 1,817 1,230 29.881 167 775 1914 13 2,914 4,374 11.699 745 11,699 745 9,154 25.378 34.041 59.419 147,084 Surplu$llDeficit) 2.152 14,426 12.274 88,457 Slatomont of Balane88 Unr••trlcted Ro*l¢t•d Fund• Funds Total Fund8 2026 Total Funds 2023124 Funds Ro¢onclllallon Cash at Bank & In Har#Y 01104124 SurplusllDeficit) fDr the Year 12.227 2,152 16,584 14.426 28,811 12.274 117,269 88,457 Cash at Ba & In Hand 3110N2025 14,379 2.158 16.537 28,811 Bank & Cath B•lance8 Bank Current Account 14.379 2.158 16,537 28,811
Funds are recorded as Unrestricted and Restricted as per the Instructlons of the Donors and/or by designation of the Charitls Trustees. The Notes to the Accounts form an integral part of the accounts. Approved bythe Trustees and signed on their behalf. Signature: Date: 13th December 2025
Southside Free Baptist Churth Notes to the Flnanaal Statements For the year ended 31st March 2025 l. Basis of Accounting The Financial Statements have been prepared on the Receipts & Payments basis in accordance with the Charities and Trustees Investment {Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulation 2006 (as amended). 2. Nature and Purpose of Funds Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the charity. The Trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day-to-day running of the Church. Restricted funds may only be used for specific purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific purposes. During the year the charity raised funds for, External Missionary Support, ongoing Building Renovations & Maintenance and Advertising 3. Related Party Transactions No remuneration was paid to any Trustee and there were no transactions with Related Parties. 4. Fixed Assets Heritable Property Is not included in the accounts. 5. Movements in Funds 2024125 2023124 Funds at 0110412024 Income for t1 Year Payment¥ fDr the Year FurNJs at 3110312025 28,811 47,146 59,419 16.537 117,289 58,627 147,084 28,811