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2024-12-31-accounts

Scottish Charity No.SC046745

Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland

Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland

Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

Page
Church Information 1
Report of the Trustees 2 - 3
Report of the Independent Examiner 4
Receipts and Payments Account 5
Statement of Balances 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7

Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland

Church Information

Trustees

A list of active Trustees during 2024 is provided in the Trustees’ Report on Page 2.

Bankers

The Royal Bank of Scotland 26 George Street Oban PA34 5SB

Solicitors

Blackadder LLP 10 Euclid Crescent Dundee DD1 1AG

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Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland

Report of the Trustees

The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the church for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Status of Charity and Governing Document

Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland is established by Constitution. It is a registered Scottish Charity (No. SC046745).

Aims and Affiliation

Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland is a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland working towards the common aims set out below. It is a Presbyterian church adhering in its worship and doctrine to the position of the Church of Scotland at the Reformation. The Free Church of Scotland has an explanatory document which explains the origins of the Church and which gives the historical background to the Church coming into being in 1843 and lists documents in which is embodied the constitution of the Church. The document is available on request from the Free Church of Scotland, 15 North Bank St., The Mound, Edinburgh, EH1 2LS.

The Free Church of Scotland currently has over 100 congregations in Scotland, as well as one in London and four in North America, and sister Churches founded by mission work in India, Peru and South Africa. The Church also has a seminary in Edinburgh for the training of ministers and other Christian workers and sustains an extensive missionary programme relative to the size of the church. The principal activity of the Church is the conduct of public worship and associated matters in the context of local congregations.

Dating from 1843 but with its roots in the Reformation, the Free Church of Scotland owes its distinctive title to its historical struggle to remain ‘free’ from state interference in its internal affairs. It has close and active relations with many other Reformed churches of Jesus Christ throughout the world and stands firmly in the tradition which accepts the Bible in its entirety as the Word of God and, therefore, derives its forms of teaching, worship, ministry and government from it. The main emphasis of our worship is the preaching of the gospel - the good news of a free and sovereign salvation through Jesus Christ alone.

The congregation is authorised by the Church to have a minister paid from central funds of the Church.

The manse currently in use is the property of

The church building is the property of the congregations and is held under the Church’s model trust deed.

Trustees and Office Bearers

The congregation is governed and administered by elected office bearers (all volunteers) and its minister. The Kirk Session, being the minister and elected elders, has responsibility for spiritual oversight, while the Deacons’ Court, composed of Kirk Session members plus elected deacons, oversees financial and property matters. Under Charity Law, the Deacons’ Court are deemed to be the trustees of the congregation as those with responsibility for day to day management and control. This is distinct from the role of property (congregational) trustees who are responsible only for holding property in trust.

The members of the Deacons’ Court (the Trustees) who served during the year were as follows:-

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Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland

Report of the Trustees

Appointment of Charity Trustees

The Kirk Session exercises its discretion in determining the most appropriate method of electing new Trustees (Elders and Deacons). Any election process must involve the communicant membership of the congregation. There is no fixed term for Trusteeship. Prior to their appointment, new 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 as well as the responsibilities of their office within the congregation as elder or deacon.

Manse Project

In agreement with the Free Church of Scotland Board of Trustees, the congregation has been seeking to develop a field at Knockscalbert, Campbeltown owned by the Trustees. The plan is to provide an access road and market five serviced plots on the field. Planning permission was given in May 2023 and work began in July 2023. There have been delays in the completion of the work but the first plot was put on the market in August 2024. It is hoped that a sale of this plot will be concluded in the first quarter of 2025. It is expected that all work will be concluded early in 2025 and that more plots will then be put on the market. The anticipated income from the sale of the five plots is in the region of £420,000.

Activities and Achievements

During the year, the congregation met regularly for public worship and carried out various activities in pursuit of the above stated aims.

The congregation continued its commitment to support the National Free Church of Scotland both spiritually and financially.

Significant highlights, events and developments of note in the year include the following: -

Reserves

Results for the year

As a result of a surplus for the year, the church held unrestricted funds amounting to £40,692.54 at the year end. That consisted of a General Fund amounting to £10,837.57, a designated Fabric Fund with a balance of £6,509.77, a designated Manse fund of £18,345.20 and a designated fund for the upkeep on 1 Craigowan Crescent of £5,000.

The trustees are satisfied with the level of reserves retained by the charity.

On behalf of the Trustees

Trustee/Secretary

Dated: 14[th] January 2025

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Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland

Report of the Independent Examiners to the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024

I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 5 to 7.

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. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) of the 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 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 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 Examiners’ 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:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations

have not been met, or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date 19 February 2025

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Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland

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Receipts and Payments Accounts
For theyear ended 31 December 2024
Unrestricted Funds
General Designated Restricted Total Total
Fund Funds Funds 2024 2023
£ £ £ £ £
Receipts
Church Door Collections 8,744.68 0.00 200.00 8,944.68 8,760.35
StandingOrders 35,240.00 0.00 0.00 35,240.00 29,850.00
One-Off Donations 1,235.00 22,000.00 0.00 23,235.00 11,862.86
Gift Aid(2023:Q3&4) 4,131.15 0.00 0.00 4,131.15 3,326.10
Gift Aid(2024:Q1-3) 8,959.89 0.00 0.00 8,959.89 0.00
Interest on Investments 427.28 0.00 0.00 427.28 396.76
BuildingRental 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 2,038.27
Grants 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 10,000.00
Water of Life Café 1,078.84 0.00 0.00 1,078.84 0.00
Fundraising 0.00 0.00 3,192.22 3,192.22 2,865.28
PlaygroupFees 0.00 0.00 815.27 815.27 0.00
UtilityRefunds 868.46 22,775.27 0.00 23,643.73 21.97
Bookstall/Magazines 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.50
Refund of SupplyCosts 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,072.00
Funds from Reserve in Edinburgh 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 54,000.00
Loans from Members 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 85,000.00
Marriage Course 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 775.00
Sundry 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 510.00
Total Receipts 60,785.30 44,775.27 6,207.49 111,768.06 212,539.09
Payments
Paymentsfor Charitable Activities
Remittances to Central Funds 38,244.00 0.00 0.00 38,244.00 36,250.00
Pulpit Supply 148.00 0.00 0.00 148.00 3,380.80
Minister’s Expenses 1,525.94 0.00 0.00 1,525.94 2,149.96
Manse Costs 3,895.76 0.00 0.00 3,895.76 516.95
Church Insurance 3,318.93 0.00 0.00 3,318.93 2,963.39
Church Heat & Light 3,668.09 0.00 0.00 3,668.09 2,439.48
Church Repairs & Renewals 990.94 2,283.97 0.00 3,274.91 1,522.57
Church Broadband & Licenses 1,041.82 0.00 0.00 1,041.82 947.08
New Manse Project 0.00 14,078.59 0.00 14,078.59 166,011.12
Albert Place 5,554.00 0.00 0.00 5,554.00 7,442.79
PresbyteryDues 769.98 0.00 0.00 769.98 306.73
International/Local Mission 0.00 0.00 4,233.54 4,233.54 4,245.46
SundaySchool/HolidayClub 0.00 0.00 121.26 121.26 650.00
Playgroup 0.00 0.00 2,497.52 2,497.52 0.00
Outreach/Publicity 882.42 0.00 0.00 882.42 919.31
Bookstall/Magazines 641.81 0.00 0.00 641.81 84.06
Marriage Course 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 775.00
Sundry 522.60 0.00 0.00 522.60 1,017.16
Total Payments 61,204.29 16,362.56 6,852.32 84,419.17 231,621.86
Surplus for theyear -418.99 28,412.71 -644.83 27,348.89 -19,082.77
Transfers -5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net movement in funds after transfers -5,418.99 33,412.71 -644.83 27,348.89 -19,082.77
Total funds carried forward -5,418.99 33,412.71 -644.83 27,348.89 -19,082.77
Represented by:
Unrestrictedfunds
General Fund -5,418.99 -5,418.99 -1,298.98
Designated Funds
Manse Fund 25,696.68 25,696.68 -16,911.12
Fabric Fund 2,716.03 2,716.03 -960.00
1 Craigowan Crescent 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00
Restricted Funds
International Missions Fund -1,041.32 -1,041.32 332.68
SundaySchool/HolidayClub 78.74 78.74 -245.35
Playgroup 317.75 317.75 0.00
-5,418.99 33,412.71 -644.83 27,348.89 -19,082.77

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Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland Statement of Balances As at 31 December 2024 2024 2023 luTrestmellts held at Cosl 0.00 BADk & Cash ID HaDd OpeJ]ins Baknee Su4)Ius for the Year CIosiDg BalaDce 15.319.08 34.401.85 -19.082.77 If.319.08 27J48.89 42,667.97 Funrfs heldd¢ Ihe Cenlrrti oifiees OpeJ]ins Balanee Mol"en￿t ill Year Closin BAIADce 6.034.29 18.960.89 -12 26.60 6.034.29 0.00 6,034.29 Tot#1 ofmonet A$$et$ Held 48.702.26 21.353.37 su￿1￿5 for the Year Re5erne5 UJ]restricted Fund5 Desig]ated FI￿￿5 Restricted Fullds Closin8 BxlADcÈ 16.256.56 -3.557.74 33.412.71 2.620.26 -644.83 42 667.97 16.256.56 -3.557.74 2.620.26 15.319.08 Statement ofA5sets Held for ChATitable Pll Cliwrli & m￿lse Fixtt￿e$ & Fittiii 05es Less.. Outsta Total Statèment ofualjlllrfes at 31 DÈeèmber 2024 Short ternL interest free loaDs fiYTrm con 85.0￿.00 0.00 Approi'ed by the TnLSte¢s on 14th January 2025 and si8n¢d on their behalf by the undemoted.. Ti casiii L?} The iiotes fomi of these flliancial statelllaits. Page 6

Campbeltown Free Church of Scotland

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Accounting Policies

Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

Basis of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.

Investments

As the accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis the investments are included at cost. Market Value of the investments is disclosed within the notes to the accounts.

Fixed Assets

A statement of the assets held is shown in the notes to the accounts. No depreciation has been applied as depreciation is a non-cash item and therefore should not be included in the receipts and payments account.

Receipts and Payments Account

For the purpose of the Receipts and Payments account as shown on page 5, funds are defined as follows:

Unrestricted funds comprise grants and other income received for the objects of the church without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

Designated funds represent unrestricted funds which have been earmarked by the Trustees for particular purposes.

Restricted funds comprise income which has been received for the objects of the church and specified for a restricted purpose within these objects by the donor.

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Campbeltown FreeChurch ofScotland
Notes to theReceipts andPaymentsAccounts
For theyear ended 31 December 2024
**2. ** Tangible Fixed Assets
Heritable
Property
Fixtures &
Equipment
Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2024 - - -
Additions - - -
Disposals - - -
At 31 December 2024 - - -
**3. ** Investments 2024 2023
£ £
The congregation holds investments (cost) - -
**4. ** Transactions with Trustees
There were no transactions with trustees during the year.
**5. ** Amounts held by the Central Church
Share Pool Units-3,052 units @ £5.754127553 17,561.60 15,473.64
Balance of proceeds from disposal of manse 6,034.29 6,034.29
Interest earned 241.37 382.05
23,837.26 21,889.98
**6. ** Grants paid
There were no grants paid during this year.

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Notes to the Receipts and Payments Accounts
For theyear ended 31 December 2024
7. Unrestricted Funds Balance at
01.01.24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers Balance at
31.12.24
£ £ £ £ £
General Fund 16,256.56 60,785.30 -61,204.29 -5,000.00 10,837.57
Designated Funds:
Manse Fund -7,351.48 39,775.27 -14,078.59 0.00 18,345.20
Fabric Fund 3,793.74 5,000.00 -2,283.97 0.00 6,509.77
1 Craigowan Crescent 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Total Designated Funds -3,557.74 44,775.27 -16,362.56 5,000.00 29,854.97
Total Unrestricted Funds 12,698.82 105,560.57 -77,566.85 0.00 40,692.54
Explanation of Funds
The General Fund encompasses all income and expenditure relating to the primary focus activities of the charity,
other than those for which fundingis restricted.
The_Designated Manse Fund_represents the money set aside by the finance committee for
church manse.
the building on the new
The Designated Fund for
represents funds set aside by the finance
and repairs of
property which is currently being used as a manse.
The_Designated Fabric Fund_represents the money set aside by the finance committee for
the fabric of the building.
committee for the upkeep
property
8. Restricted Funds Balance at
01.01.24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers Balance at
31.12.24
£ £ £ £ £
International Missions Fund 2,263.73 3,192.22 -4,233.54 0.00 1,222.41
SundaySchool/HolidayClub 151.88 200.00 -121.26 0.00 230.62
Playgroup 204.65 2,815.27 -2,497.52 0.00 522.40
Total Restricted Funds 2,620.26 6,207.49 -6,852.32 0.00 1,975.43
Explanation of Funds
The_International Missions Fund_ represents funds donated to the congregation for the work of International Missions
of the denomination or of the congregations choice. The money raised from the sale of jams and tablets was donated
to this fund during 2024.
The_Sunday School/Holiday Club Fund_represents funds donated to the congregation for the work of operating local
ministry such as Sunday School and Holiday Club.
The_Playgroup Fund_represents funds donated to aid the running of a weekly playgroup.
9. Summary
Balance at
01.01.24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers Balance at
31.12.24
£ £ £ £ £
General Fund 16,256.56 60,785.30 -61,204.29 -5,000.00 10,837.57
Designated Funds -3,557.74 44,775.27 -16,362.56 5,000.00 29,854.97
Restricted Funds 2,620.26 6,207.49 -6,852.32 0.00 1,975.43
Total Funds 15,319.08 111,768.06 -84,419.17 0.00 42,667.97
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Notes to the Receipts and Payments Accounts
For theyear ended 31 December 2024
7. Unrestricted Funds Balance at
01.01.24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers Balance at
31.12.24
£ £ £ £ £
General Fund 16,256.56 60,785.30 -61,204.29 -5,000.00 10,837.57
Designated Funds:
Manse Fund -7,351.48 39,775.27 -14,078.59 0.00 18,345.20
Fabric Fund 3,793.74 5,000.00 -2,283.97 0.00 6,509.77
1 Craigowan Crescent 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Total Designated Funds -3,557.74 44,775.27 -16,362.56 5,000.00 29,854.97
Total Unrestricted Funds 12,698.82 105,560.57 -77,566.85 0.00 40,692.54
Explanation of Funds
The General Fund encompasses all income and expenditure relating to the primary focus activities of the charity,
other than those for which fundingis restricted.
The_Designated Manse Fund_represents the money set aside by the finance committee for
church manse.
the building on the new
The Designated Fund for
represents funds set aside by the finance
and repairs of
property which is currently being used as a manse.
The_Designated Fabric Fund_represents the money set aside by the finance committee for
the fabric of the building.
committee for the upkeep
property
8. Restricted Funds Balance at
01.01.24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers Balance at
31.12.24
£ £ £ £ £
International Missions Fund 2,263.73 3,192.22 -4,233.54 0.00 1,222.41
SundaySchool/HolidayClub 151.88 200.00 -121.26 0.00 230.62
Playgroup 204.65 2,815.27 -2,497.52 0.00 522.40
Total Restricted Funds 2,620.26 6,207.49 -6,852.32 0.00 1,975.43
Explanation of Funds
The_International Missions Fund_ represents funds donated to the congregation for the work of International Missions
of the denomination or of the congregations choice. The money raised from the sale of jams and tablets was donated
to this fund during 2024.
The_Sunday School/Holiday Club Fund_represents funds donated to the congregation for the work of operating local
ministry such as Sunday School and Holiday Club.
The_Playgroup Fund_represents funds donated to aid the running of a weekly playgroup.
9. Summary
Balance at
01.01.24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers Balance at
31.12.24
£ £ £ £ £
General Fund 16,256.56 60,785.30 -61,204.29 -5,000.00 10,837.57
Designated Funds -3,557.74 44,775.27 -16,362.56 5,000.00 29,854.97
Restricted Funds 2,620.26 6,207.49 -6,852.32 0.00 1,975.43
Total Funds 15,319.08 111,768.06 -84,419.17 0.00 42,667.97

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