REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR PATHWAY CHURCH SCOTTISH CHARITY NUMBER SC047068
PATHWAY CHURCH WISHAW - CHARITY NUMBER SC047068 TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DeTAILS Charity name". Pathway Church Charity known as: Pathway Church Iwishaw) Registered charity number.. SC047068 Charity's principal address.. 37 Malc£Jlm Street Motherwell ML13HY Chari trustees at the date of this re (Last year) Treasurer Chairman Secretsry There have been no changes to the charity truslees in the year. Members of PathaY Church are ents'tled lo appjinl trustees STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governin docurnent Pathway Church is a Scottish Charitable In¢orporat6d Organisation governed by a Con3b'tub'on urKler a *Ho tier structure. in Charity trustees may be elected by.. Members of Pathway Church al an AGM subject to a two thirds majority. The Leadership Team at any time 2) At each AGM one third of charity trustees shall retire frorn office Ixrt shall then be eligible for rfre1ectn. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Charitable ur oses To worship God and to advan the Christian fath. pnmanly but not exdusively wrthin Wishaw, L2narkshire. and the surrounding neighbourh¢xJd by all means c(Sistent wrth the teachings of the Christs'an Bible including worship. rninistry. mission. prayer. witness, education and community serv. To relieve financial hardship and to promote good health by the promsion of funds. goods or ServiS. Main aetivities Hold a worship seNice and children's ministy every SuThSay vknith is open to all. Hold a regular midweek prayer meeting primarily for the benefft of members_ Hold regular bible studies for men. women and young adults. Provide financial assistance to local comrnunity groups. page 1
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Main hievements durin the ear The Chur The Church ie3dershiD Team IC'.TI Elders Deacons - We currently hae 52 membArs - Average weekly attendance Is approximately 780 people. urrenl.:y c01sis'. s of Ihrae elders and six deacons. Whafs Been Ha nin Moved from South Vvishaw P.C. to Craigneuk ancl Belhaven P.C. - January 2025. Given nDlice that lease on "The Hub" would not be renewed, endirvJ January 2025. - Teaching through the letter to Ephesians (teaching team), and a number ofguest speaker5. Christmas devotional and teaching series based on the book of Isaiah. 0¢¢8sional Sunday breakfa-.t- yUlh Take Over, Back to S¢hool, Ea5te'. 2nd Ckrislmas events. CAP Sunday with Prison Fellowship S¢oWand with 5 Bapkn'sms - May ?O•P. Jt Kiig s -hurch Motherwell. - House groups proposal- limited response re Hoskn"ng and Leading. DKln* proceed. - Praclicing the Way Course {8 weeks) 26 signed up: The Prayer Pra¢b'¢e {4 weeks) 27 signed up,. The Solrf(ude Practice {4 weeks) 28 signed up - Monthly- Prayer Nights". 'Coffee. Catch-up and Prayerf.. Men's Prayer Breakfast - Weekly prayer nights - July to end September. - Alpha Course- September to November. - Brave and Woven Women's Conferences - Christmas lUh at Carfuke Golf Course - Xcel and Wildemes5 Men's Conference Youth Worship Night (July) - Rocknalions fundraiser- very sUssful and popular evening. - BGEA'God Loves You Tour'_ FP organised 2 coaches to attend. - Christrnas Family Lunch {SW) - Guest 'Magiaan' Brian Mrtchell - very W11 attended. Kindlin re-school Pre-school creche faclllty. Up lo 4 children. Little S arks P1-P5 Led by and the team. Many thanks lo vho slepped down in December. 13 children regislerea pre summer. rK>W 4-8 children. nite P6-S2 - Leaderless at the moment but with a number of adts young and old involved. 15 young people registered. Ignite meet weekly - not much change after the summer. Fuel S3-S5 - Fuel on Sundays run by • •l- two Sundays a rnth. Fuel Sunday Bible Study - monthly evening gathering is on hold atthe mornent. 9 young people registered pre summer, now 10 young people. Both Ignite and Fuel rneel together on Sunday mornings beUSe of lack of available spa. Both groups- OneGen at One Church. Momentum in Motherwell. Magnitude in Glasgow. Maianalha Camp- 2 leaders and 11 children attended. RockNations- 4 leaders and 10 young people attended. - Fun Friday- once a month. 3(>40 attended but has ceased due to the loss of 'The Hub,. Some also attend other youth group events - King's Church and Craighalbert Church. page 2
YA S6u ward Monthly- £ joint schedule with Kings YA includes both Bible study. prayer and social mèetings Up to 25 can attend. 11 of which are from Pathway. Using material frDm Sadie Robertson Huff . 'Who Are You Follomng? - YA Conference, North Church Leeds. Joini group of 15 young adults attended. Communi Pro ecls Some of the community projects we ran in Pathway in 24r25 were . School uniform bank School back pack project Sparkle & Shine Christmas clolhing project Christmas Toy Drive Christmas family lunch Youth Worker . Proposal for 2 Youth Wofker was unanimously supported by the church. Put in place a furlding scherne that was well supported. One round ofadvertising with no surtable candidates. - Delayed a second advert due to circumstances with prerrmses. but hoping to continue. Buildin FP been in touch with C&B PC bul nothing to reFQrt yet. - A11 other Church of Scotiand linksldiscussions drEd up. Made contact wilh NLC to obtsin an 'Asset Transfer Lisf of available buildings. Results for the ar As shown in the accounts. Ihe charity had total recelpls of £57.922 In the year. and total payments of £45.114. Thi5 left a surplus al the end OF the year of £12.80e. This has been (x)mbined wilh the surplus at the end of the prevlous period ot £89.923, which gives a total surplus of £102.731. This total is held in the charitys bank account. All of this represents unrestricted funds. Chari on morv•s Pathw2y Church does not currently h3ve a specific policy on reserves. Over the relatively short peritsj of time the church has been established. funds have grown significantly purely throwh the offerings and tithes given by the rnernbers and those attending Sunday worship. Pathway Church has a target to donate 10% of giving each year to chanties and organisations which are aligned to our charrtable purposes. Whilst there is no intention lo hold a large cash reserve, future plans st1 include the purthase of a dedicated building and ernployrnent of a Pastor or worker lo furthe( our purposes which will require substantial funds to bring to fruition. A policy on reserves conknnues to be developed. Approved bv +hp •r,:¢+oe&t ?- Signe¢J . Dated . Izs page 3
PATHWAY CHURCH WISHAW - CHARITY NUMBER SC047068 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 5 and 6. Res ective res nsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trLJslees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlanrj) Act 2005 and the Chanties Accounts (Scotland) Regu12tions 2006 (as amended). The charity's trust*s consKJer 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 Seclion 44{1)(c.} of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the inde endent examinerfs re ort My examination was carried out in accordance wilh Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). An examination indudes a review of tne accounting records kept by the charity and a cornparison of the accounts presented wilh those records. It also includes a consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanatk)ns from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required In an audit, and consequeniiy I do not express an audit opInn on the view given by the accounts. Inde endent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter has come to rny attention. (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any rnatersal respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordan with Section 44(1){a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Aco)unts Regulations.. arKI - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Aco)unts Regulations have not beèn met., or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the >eeounts to bg reached Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Thom50n Currie Accountancy Limited Chartered Accouniants PO Box 9186 7 Pickering House Netherton Road Wishaw ML2 OYP Date ". page 4
PATHWAY CHURCH WISHAW - CHARITY NUMBER SC047068 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrictsd funds Restricted funds Totsl funds current period Total funds last period RECEIPTS Offerings & covenants Grants reiVed 39.937 200 39.937 200 36,686 Receipts from fundraising activrties 17.785 17,785 11,516 TOTAL RECEIPTS 57.922 57.922 48,202 PAYMENTS Cost of charitable activities- see below 41.768 41.768 44,485 Donations 2350 2350 Governance costs.. Independent examination Accounts preparation assistance elc. 400 400 400 596 596 554 45.114 45.114 45,439 PAYMENTS RELATING TO ASSET MOVEMENTS Purchases of equipment 1,265 TOTAL PAYMENTS 45.114 45.114 46,704 SURPLUSI DEFICIT FOR THE PERIOD 12,808 12,808 1,498 Unrestricted funds Last period Cost of charitable activtties Hire of premises & associated costs LInceS 15,950 36S 17.720 320 Insurance 1,041 1,388 3,586 Catering Post & stationery Equipment & premises maintenance & repairs Telephone & website costs Conference & event costs 2,265 443 469 2,986 1,420 1,467 7,989 9,262 706 10,261 Wages & PAYE 8.615 41.768 44.485 page 5
PATHWAY CHURCH WISHAW - CHARITY NUMBER SC047068 STATEMENT OF BALANCES AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Unre$tri¢ted funds Restricted funds Total funds current period Totsl funds last perlod CASH AT BANK Cash 8nd bank balances at start of peri surplusl{Delt) shown on receipts and payments account 89,923 12.808 89.923 12,808 88.425 1.498 Cash and bank balances at end of period 102,731 102.731 89,923 Currnnt pèriod Last pèrlod OTHER ASSETS (UNRESTRICTED FUND) Audio visual & computer equiprnent- valued at cost Tables & chairs etc - valued at cost 19,303 2,095 19,303 2.095 Currefit perlod Last perlod LIABILITIES (UNRESTRICTED FUND Thomson Currie Accountancy Limf(ed (assistance with acLounts pieparalion & independent exarnination) 810 810 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Basls of accountlng: These accounts have been pr8pared on the Receipts & Payrnents basis in accordance with the Charities & Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Ac£ount5 (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended). Funds: Unrestricted funds are those thal may be used at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the chanty. The trUStS maintain a sirgle unrestrict&J fund for all of the chanty's purposes. Approved by the tiuslees an(i signed on their tsehall by Camptsell Dyer Signed . Dated '. page 6