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2025-06-30-accounts

Lochee Baptist Chapel Trustees’ Annual Report 01/07/2024 – 30/06/2025

Charity contact information

Lochee Baptist Chapel

Scottish Charity Number: SC048392

Address: 12 Bright Street, Lochee, Dundee

Postcode: DD2 3DE

Telephone number: 01382 612348 Email address: info@locheebaptistchapel.com

Website: http://locheebaptistchapel.com/ facebook.com/LocheeBaptistChapel/

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Charity Trustees

  1. David Dickson

  2. Tim Wraight

  3. Dave Slade

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Objectives and activities

The aims of Lochee Baptist Chapel are the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Lochee and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of community facilities.

Church ministry has continued steadily with Sunday morning worship, adult and children’s Sunday School, fortnightly prayer meetings, women’s and men’s book study fortnightly, our monthly read through the Bible meetings and our monthly church lunches at which we have begun to add a Psalm sing. These ministries strengthen and encourage our members to grow in their knowledge of the Bible and trust in the Lord and equip them for work of service in the community.

In the meantime, preaching on Sunday mornings and teaching adult Sundays school was divided amongst the elders.

After finishing preaching 1 Samuel, we did a series on “What is Church?” due to many new visitors and new members, and we are now currently in a series preaching through Romans.

The toddler group continued after the summer and acts as an outreach for the church and for the advancement of the Christian faith as we invite parents, carers and their children into a welcoming environment in the church to talk with church members about their faith and listen to bible stories. This continues to have a good reputation in Dundee, with numbers remaining high- up to 60 adults and children attending.

The homeschool co-op Bible class continues into its fourth year as homeschooling families gather to be taught theology and church history working towards the advancement of education. We had two more dads join in the teaching so we could offer more classes.

We continued our work parties and BBQ during the summer for the members to be involved with maintenance around the building and garden.

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Our relationship with the Boys Brigade continues with once again working through the 10 Commandments this time with a new set of boys as they have progressed up an age group.

As part of the lead up to Christmas, a group of members gathered to sing Christmas carols outside our local shops. We handed out flyers and thoroughly enjoyed singing praises in the middle of our community. We posted 500 fliers through the doors of the local community. We decided to try something a little different this year, a walk-through nativity, seeking to draw in people from the toddlers group. Each room in the church was decorated to be part of the story along with a related craft. We had a great turn-out.

In February we headed up to Glenshee for our church long weekend away. A deacon friend from a church in Livingston joined us as guest speaker, taking us through Nehemiah challenging us to consider our vision of leadership through the church and into the world. We also explored some Psalm singing.

Our pastor was able to speak at a couple of conferences on Christian education one in January and one in March.

On the Easter weekend we put on our Easter event for the community, including an egg hunt, crafts, a bouncy castle, and a special meal alongside a gospel talk. It was a joyful celebration with several people from toddlers coming along too. We’re thankful for our church members who helped with the smooth running of this event.

We continue to run a varied monthly social for inviting family and friends from the community. These included a boardgames nights, ceilidhs and variety nights.

Our pastor was able to be a guest speaker again at the local youth activity camp for a week during the summer going through 8 talks on theology and spending time devotionally with the staff.

This year we have welcomed three new members.

Finances have remained strong.

We thank the Lord for his provision during this year.

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Structure, governance and management

Type of governing document

The Church is a registered charity, number SC048392, and is set up under a constitution dated 06 June 2018.

The trustees of the church include both pastors. The Secretary and the Treasurer are appointed at the A.G.M. by the members of the church.

In accordance with Baptist Principles, church government is directed by the Church Meeting. Trustees act in accordance with decisions of the Church Meeting. The elders who are also trustees are responsible for the spiritual oversight of the church. Individual ministries teams are responsible to the elders for the day-to-day operation of all church activities.

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the church. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Trustee recruitment and appointment

All three trustees were re-appointed.

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Achievements and performance

Three new members joined, giving a total membership at the end of the year of eleven.

Sixth set of yearly accounts submitted to the Scottish Charity Regulator.

Fourth year of theology class completed. Two new families brought into membership. Well-attended Christmas Carol Service and Easter service particularly by members of the toddler group. Continued connection with Boys Brigade and Teen Ranch. Church weekend away. Finances strong.

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Financial review

Lochee Baptist Chapel (LBC) has been able to continue in its mission thanks to the continued generous contributions of Central Baptist Church (CBC) and the continued giving of its members. We give thanks and praise to God for our position.

Reserves Policy

The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £11,250 (which equates to about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely. At the year end, the charity held unrestricted cash of £49,700 and the charity is complying with its reserves policy.

Future plans

This year we are looking to replace Dave Slade as a trustee after he has moved on from membership, and we give thanks for his service of support since. We are looking at raising the wages of our full-time pastor. We are continuing to look at kitchen upgrade and heating options within the main hall to better serve our hospitality ability as a church and will be using some of the funds that have been accruing in the bank account. We will be looking at the training of elders and deacons as our membership grows.

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Declaration

Signed on behalf of the charity trustees:

DJDickson DJDickson (Mar 10, 2026 09:24:38 GMT) Print name David John Dickson Treasurer Designation Date Mar 10, 2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

LOCHEE BAPTIST CHAPEL

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lochee Baptist Chapel ('the charity') for the year ended 30 June 2025 on pages 11 to 14 following.

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) 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). 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 2006 Accounts Regulations. 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 any 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 examiner’s statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention

have not been met, or

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

J.Young

J.Young (Mar 12, 2026 10:32:07 GMT)

Jaimée Young

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date: Mar 12, 2026

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LOCHEE BAPTIST CHAPEL

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Notes
Income receipts
Donations
Gift aid receipts
Grants from Stewardship
Grants from sending church
Other grants
Income from charitable activities
Hall hire income
Weekend away
Other
Total receipts
Payments
2
3
4
Total payments
Transfers between funds
6
Net movement in funds
Cash funds as at last year end
Cash funds at this year end
A
Net
of
receipts
/
(payments)
before
transfers
Expenses for fundraising activities
Payments in relation to charitable
activities undertaken directly
Grants and donations
Governance costs		 General
Designated
Funds
Funds
£
£
996
-
-
-
14,780
-
9,600
-
-
-
1,067
-
1,000
-
1,520
-
675
-
29,638
-
24,218
-
840
-
450
-
-
-
25,508
-
4,130
-
-
-
4,130
-
34,354
11,250
38,484
11,250
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2025
£
996
-
14,780
9,600
-
1,067
1,000
1,520
675
29,638
24,218
840
450
-
25,508
4,130
-
4,130
45,604
49,734		 Total
2024
£
General
Funds
£
996
-
14,780
9,600
-
1,067
1,000
1,520
675
29,638
24,218
840
450
-
25,508
4,130
-
4,130
34,354
38,484
2,212
-
13,406
9,600
375
1,050
1,000
1,081
-
28,725
23,435
840
720
-
24,995
3,731
-
3,731
41,874
45,604

The notes on pages 13-14 form part of these accounts.

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LOCHEE BAPTIST CHAPEL

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS AT THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

A
Cash funds
Cash at bank with immediate access
Petty cash
B
Other monetary assets
Gift aid due to charity
Other debtors
C
Liabilities
Falling due within one year:
Fee for Independent Examination
D
Assets retained for charity's own use
Contents and equipment		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
38,350
11,250
134
-
38,484
11,250
-
-
-
-
-
-
870
-
870
-
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to
which asset
belongs
General		 Total
2025
£
49,600
134
49,734
-
-
-
870
870
Value
2025
£
41,067
41,067		 Total
2024
£
45,239
365
45,604
-
675
675
852
852

The trustees have used insurance values as the trustees are unable to reliably estimate current values; insurance values may differ materially from current values.

The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf

by DJDickson (Mar 10, 2026 09:24:38 GMT) DJDickson date Mar 10, 2026 _____David Dickson _____

The notes on pages 13-14 form part of these accounts.

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LOCHEE BAPTIST CHAPEL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

2
Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly
Ministry costs
Employment
Utilities
Weekend away
Repairs, maintenance and equipment
Insurance
Telephone and broadband
Admin and office costs
3
Governance costs
Independent examination
4
Grants and donations paid to others
Organisations:
No. of grants
Support for other charities
18 [24]		 Unrestrict Designated
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
ed Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2025
£
2,070
8,263
7,536
2,901
1,751
349
792
556
24,218
840
840
450
450		 Total
2024
£
General
funds
£
2,070
8,263
7,536
2,901
1,751
349
792
556
24,218
840
840
450
450
3,992
8,260
6,282
2,024
617
340
830
1,090
23,435
840
840
720
720

5 Transactions with related parties

David Dickson served as a church leader and was paid £7,770 [2024: £7,770] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee, as permitted by the governing document.

No expenses were paid to any trustees, or persons related to them, other than reimbursement for items purchased on behalf of the charity.

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LOCHEE BAPTIST CHAPEL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

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Movement of funds
General funds
Designated funds
Reserve
Restricted funds
Total funds		 Opening
balance
£
34,354
11,250
45,604
-
45,604		 Receipts
£
29,638
-
29,638
-
29,638		 Payments
£
(25,508)
-
(25,508)
-
(25,508)		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
-		 Closing
balance
£
38,484
11,250
49,734
-
49,734

The designated Reserves fund has been set aside in line with the trustees' reserves policy.

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