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2025-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER : SC048928

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 FOR PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

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Charity Name Partick Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)

Charity Number (Scotland) $C048928

_— a Denominational address c/o General Treasurer Copperfield House Culloden Road Inverness V2 SBP

Parent Charity Number (Scotland) $C030976

Trustees The Trustees comprise all members of the Deacons’ Court, the membership which is listed within their report on Page 4. — a Church Address 2-4 Thornwood Terrace Partick Glasgow G11 7QZ Church Website www.partickfreechurchcontinuing.org

Church Email partickfree@gmail.com

Bankers Virgin Money 32 Sylvania Way Clydebank G81 1RP

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31 December 2025

PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

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The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Report along with the Financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 01 January 2019).

OBJECTIVE AND ACTIVITIES Affiliation, objectives and aims The congregation is part of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) denomination with congregations in the UK, USA, Canada, Sri Lanka, Spain, France and Portugal. This Church is Presbyterian in Church government and adheres in worship and doctrine to the position adopted by the Church of Scotland at the Reformation. This Church claims continuity with the Free Church of Scotland which came into existence historically in 1843 and within which there was a split in January 2000. That part of the Church which for administrative reasons is described as the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) claims to be more faithful to the constitutional principles of the Free Church than the other part of the Church resulting from the split. The constitutional documents of the Free Church of Scotland of 1843 remain the founding documents of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing).

Significant objectives and activities ; The principal objectives of the congregation, in common with the Church body of which it is a part, is to maintain the public worship of God and advance the gospel and kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ, in obedience:to Him and in accordance with the Holy Scriptures. ;

The congregation is also concerned to exercise pastoral care and practical concern for those in need. The congregation maintains the ordinances of worship on the Lord’s Day, the dispensing of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, organises Sabbath Schools, Bible Studies, =ellowships, Mid-week and Saturday evening Prayer Meetings, Open Air Preaching, Evangelistic Outreach and pursues other activities consonant with its Biblical principles. Details regarding the congregation’s Church and Hall situated at 2-4 Thornwood Terrace, Glasgow, G11 7QZ and the Manse situated at 23 Kingfisher Drive, Glasgow, G13 4QA are outlined in Note 6 to the Financial Statements. To facilitate its objectives and aims the Trustees have in place an ongoing program scheduled to ensure the regular maintenance and upkeep of the above properties.

The Trustees are committed to ensure that all practical steps are undertaken to promote the wellbeing of each individual child and vulnerable adult in accordance with its Safeguarding Statement and Procedures Policy. The Trustees are responsible on an ongoing basis for assessing the operational risks to which the congregation is exposed. To facilitate this objective, the Trustees utilise the denominational Risk Register Checklist to annually undertake a risk assessment to ensure compliance and that all aspects of risk have been assessed and appropriate action taken to mitigate or eliminate the risk.

Grant making policy The congregation makes donations from its income to individuals and organisations whose aims are compatible with the congregation’s objectives and are generally known to the Trusiees and the congregation. . . Page 2

PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - continued For the year ended 31 December 2025

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ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable Activities Throughout the year the Partick Free Church (Continuing) congregation carried out various activities in pursuit of its stated aims and objectives referred to on page 2 as follows:

Principal funding sources The Partick Free Church (Continuing) primarily receives its funding by way of weekly envelope, plate and electronic bank payment contributions along with Gift Aid Income Tax repayment.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - continued For the year ended 31 December 2025

PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

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Reserves policy

It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain the unrestricted funds at a level to meet ongoing expenditure requirements throughout the year. The Unrestricted General Fund at 31 December 2025 amounted to £27,840 (2024 - £25,191) and is assessed as providing adequate funding to meet the ongoing work of the Church.

Total reserves, including balances on restricted funds amounted to £301,061 (2024 - £299,073).

GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

Partick Free Church (Continuing) is established by Constitution. The constitutional documents of the Free Church of Scotland of 1843 remain the founding documents of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing).

Structure

The congregation is within the Southern Presbytery and is authorised by the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) to have a Minister paid from its central funds. The minister and elders comprise the Kirk Session, which is responsible for the spiritual oversight of the congregation. The financial administration, and matters of fabric are the responsibility of the Trustees. Under charity law the Deacons’ Court, which includes the minister, elders and deacons are deemed to be the Trustees of the Congregation. This is separate from the role of Congregational Trustees who are responsible only for holding property in trust. The Trustees (Deacons’ Court) who served during the year were:

(Minister and Moderator) (Elder) (Elder and Deacons’ Court Clerk) (Elder) (Deacon)

Congregational Trustees

Appointment of Charity Trustees

The Kirk Session exercises its discretion in determining the most appropriate methcd of electing new Trustees (Elders and Deacons). The communicant membership of the congregation must be involved in the process of election and must have the support of the majority of the communicant membership. The person(s) elected must be adjudged by the existing Trustees to be fit for the office of Trustee and be conversant with the Church’s ethos, aims and objectives as well as its day-to-day operations. As part of their induction programme new Trustees are required to undertake training to ensure awareness and understanding of:

Risk management

The Trustees regularly conduct an assessment of the major risks to which the congregation is exposed to and take timely and appropriate steps to minimise the occurrence of such risks.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - continued For the year ended 31 December 2025

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). ;

The law applicable to charities in Scotland, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the provisions of the charity’s constitution requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the provisions of the charity's constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

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 (as amended). The charity trustees consider 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 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) Régulations 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 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently | 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:

  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;

  3. e 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.

  2. 22 January 2026

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PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

STATEMENT of FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 December 2025

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |a| |Unrestricted|Restricted|2025|2024| |Funds|Funds|Total|Funds|Total|Funds| |Notes|£|£|£|£| |INCOME &|ENDOWMENTS|FROM:| |Donations and|Legacies|2|78,858|5,310|84,168|86,711| |Other Trading|Income|3|2,934|1,230|4,164|3,155| |Investment|Income|4|269|-|269|579| |Total|82,061|6,540|88,601|90,445| |EXPENDITURE|ON:| |Charitable|activities| |General|Activities|5|79,413|6,660|86,072|85,185| |Total|79,413|6,660|86,072|85,185| |NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|2,648|(120)|2,529|5,260| |Introduced|during year|-|-|-|2,170| |Transfer|between|Funds|11|-|-|-|-| |Net movement|in|Funds|2,648|(120)|2,529|7,430| |RECONCILIATION|OF|FUNDS| |Total|funds|brought|forward|10|297,674|1,399|299,073|291,643| |TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD|12|300,322|1,279|301,602|299,073|

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The notes form part of these financial statements

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PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

BALANCE SHEET as at 31 December 2025

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |——————|ace| |Unrestricted|Restricted|-| |Funds|Funds|2025|2024| |Notes|£|£|£|£| |FIXED|ASSETS| |Tangible|assets|6|270,000|-|270,000|270,000| |CURRENT ASSETS| |Cash|at|bank|-|23,458|-|23,458|22,283| |Debtors|&|Prepayments|7|8,604|-|8,604|7,094| |302,061|-|302,061|299,377| |CREDITORS| |Amount falling due|within|one year|9|(460)|-|(460)|(304)| |NET CURRENT ASSETS|301,601|-|301,601|299,073| |FUNDS| |Unrestricted|Fund|300,322|297,674| |Restricted|Funds|1,279|1,399| |TOTAL FUNDS|12|301,601|299,073|

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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 22 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

The notes form part of these financial statements

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PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS , for the year ended 31 December 2025

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1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statement of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charities ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees also consider there are no significant areas of judgements, estimates or key assumptions that affects items in the accounts.

Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the income, there is sufficient certainty of receipt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Charitable Activities . Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its objects and activities. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. The allocation of direct and support costs are analysed in the notes to the financial statements. Tangible Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Furniture & Fittings 20% straight line Taxation The charity is exempt from income tax on its charitable activities. The charity is not registered for VAT purposes and consequentially all input VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 December 2025

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1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the

discretion of the Trustees.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purposes of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

financial statements.
Total Total
2 DONATIONSAND LEGACIES Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Door Collection 3,873 - 3,873 4,425
Freewill Offering 58,485 - 58,485 56,252
Gift Aid Tax Reclaim 12,927 - 12,927 19,067
Donations 3,574 5,310 8,884 6,967
78,858 5,310 84,168 86,711
3 OTHER TRADING INCOME
Publications - Witness 449 - 449 390
CollectionAppeals - 1,230 1,230 620
Rental Income 2,485 - 2,485 2,145
2,934 1,230 4,164 3,155
4 INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank Interest 269 - 269 579
269 - 269 579
5 CHARITABLE EXPENSES - GENERAL
Remittancesto Central Funds 54,000 - 54,000 54,000
Church Expenses 11,789 - 11,789 7,488
Manse Expenses 4,955 - 4,955 9,875
Ministers Expenses - - - 2,000
Congregational Expenses 4,952 - 4,952 6,256
Evangelism/Outreach Expenses 460 - 460 1,018
Donations (Note 8) 3,256 6,660 9,916 4,548
79,413 6,660 86,073 85,185

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 December 2025

5 CHARITABLE EXPENSES -GENERAL (Breakdown analysis) (Breakdown analysis)
Denomination Minister's Church Manse Other 2025 2024
Outlays Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Total Total
£ £
Contribution towards Central Funds 54,000 - - - - 54,000 54,000
Assembly& Presbytery Expenses - - - - 366 366 360
Communion Expenses - - - - 695 695 910
Supply Costs - preaching - - - - 320 320 360
Supply Costs - travel - - - - 14 14 -
Car Expenses - - - - - - 742
Manse Hospitality - - - - - - 22
Evangelistic&Outreach Expenses - - - - 460 460 1,017
Sermon Audio - - - - 557 557 468
Live Streaming Services - - - 730 730 709
Publications& Literature - - - - 869 869 847
Donations - - - - 9,916 * 9,916 4,548
insurance - - 1,052 247 288 1,587 1,420
Heat& Light - - 2,111 - - 2,111 3,464
Council Tax - - - 2,798 - 2,798 2,624
Common Charges - - - 160 - 160 147
Repairs& RefurbishmentCosts - - 8,126 1,751 - 9,876 10,485
Gardening Costs - - 500 - - 500 598
Printing, Stationery &Advertizing - - - - 170 170 183
Website Outlays - - - - 594 594 614
Consumables - - - - 131 131 172
Catering Crockery - - - - - -
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605
Other Expenditure - - - - 218 218 890
54,000 - 11,789 4,955 15,328 86,073 85,185
Analysis by Fund
Unrestricted Funds 54,000 - 11,789 4,955 8,668 79,413 82,822
Restricted Funds - - - - 6,660 * 6,660 2,363
54,000 - 11,789 4,955 15,328 86,073 85,185

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2025

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PARTICK FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND (CONTINUING)

6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Furniture
Property & Fittings Total
£ £ £
COST
At 1January 2025 270,000 4,346 . 274,346
Additions - - -
At31 December 2025 270,000 4,346 274,346
DEPRECIATION
At 1January2025 - 4,346 4,346
Charge foryear - - -
At31 December 2025 : 4,346 4,346
NET BOOKVALUE
At31 December2025 270,000 - 270,000
At 31 December 2024 270,000 - 7 270,000
Church and Hall
In March 2018 the Free Church ofScotland (Continuing) denomination purchased from the
Trustees ofthe United Free Church ofScotland the Church and Hall property situated at 2-4
Thornwood Terrace, Glasgow, grantingthe Partickcongregation exclusive use ofthe same.
The latterarrangement isgoverned bytheterms and conditions setout in the Schedule of
Obligationsdocumentagreedbetweenbothparties.

Congregational Manse

The manse property at 23 Kingfisher Drive was purchased in 2014 for £215,050. A mortgage loan of £115,000 was taken out with Stewardship to facilitate the purchase, was repaid in January 2021 and the interest-free loan of £25,000 provided by FC(C) Central Funds was subsequently repaid in September 2022. With payment of the above outstanding liabilities now having been met the title deeds are now held in the name of the local congregational trustees. The Deacons' Court have agreed that the manse property be shown in the local financial accounts at a valuation of £270,000.

7 DEBTORS&PREPAYMENTS 2025” 2024
£ £
Debtors - Gift Aid Refund 6,940 5,881
Prepayments -Various 1,664 1,213
8,604 7,094

All prepayments will be released, as relating to expenditure having incurred, by 30 November 202¢

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 December 2025

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |eZ| |8|GRANTS|PAYABLE| |The total grants|payable during the year to|individuals|and|institutions was|as follows:| |2025|2024| |Glasgow|Caledonian|Union|-|100|©| |Hudson Taylor|Ministries|300|-| |Melville|Knox|Christian|School|1,850|1,100| |Middle|East|Reformed|Fellowship|350|200| |Presbytery|of Navarre & Aragon|600|200| |Reformed|Protestant|Mission|-|Sri|Lanka|2,000|1,000| |Sri|Lanka|- Cyclone Appeal|500|-| |Scottish|Reformation|Society|200|200| |The|Christian|Institute|100|-| |The Thomas Chambers|School|-|France|450|-| |Trinitarian|Bible Society|- South|Scotland|Auxiliary|400|400| |Presentations|3,166|1,348| |9,916|4,548| |Geographical|Allocation| |Local|5,616|3,148| |National|100|-| |Overseas|4,200|1,400| |9,916|4,548| |9|CREDITORS:|AMOUNTS|FALLING|DUE WITHIN|ONE YEAR| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Other|Creditors|460|304| |10|COMPARATIVES|FOR THE|STATEMENT OF|FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES|- 2024| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |Funds|Funds|Funds| |INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS|FROM:|£|£|£| |Donations|and|legacies|84,911|1,800|86,711| |Other Trading|Activities|2,535|620|3,155| |Investment|Income|579|-|579| |Total|88,025|2,420|90,445| |EXPENDITURE|ON:| |Charitable|Activities| |Direct|Charitable|Expenditure|82,822|2,363|85,185| |Total|82,822|2,363|85,185| |NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|5,203|57|5,260| |Introduced|during year|2,170|-|2,170| |Transfer|between|Funds|:|-|-| |Net|Movement|in|Funds|7,373|57|7,430| |RECONCILIATION|OF|FUNDS| |Total|Funds|brought|forward|290,301|1,342|291,643.| |TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD|297,674|1,399|299,073|

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11 TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS During the year there were no transfers between Funds.

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12 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net Transfers Transfers Transfers
At movement between At
01:01:25 in Funds Funds’ 31:12:25
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Fund
General Fund 25,191 2,649 - 27,840
Designated Funds
Property Fund 270,000 - - 270,000
Dumfries Fund 2,170 - - 2,170
Benevolent Fund 312 - - 312
297,674 2,649 - 300,322
Restricted Funds
Outreach Fund 1,399 (120) - 1,279
TOTALFUNDS 299,073 2,529 - 301,601
13 EXPLANATION OF FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
The General Fund represents unrestricted fundswhich theTrustees are free to use in
accordance with the charitable objects.
The PropertyFund represents freehold propertyowned bythe congregation. ..
The Dumfries Fund representsthe balance offunds accumulated bythe work inDumfries prior
tothe union inMay 2024, with the Deacons' Court agreeingto designatethose funds should an'
furtherwork arise in the area.
The Benevolent Fund represents funds held to be distributed atthe discretion ofthe Trustees the Trustees
to individuals who are encountering financial hardship.
Restricted Funds
The Outreach Fund represents a private donations received to be utilised forthe the purpose of
defraying expenditure incurred in its ongoing evangelism program.
14 TRUSTEES REMUNERATIONAND BENEFITS
There were noTrustees remuneration for services rendered. During the year, Rev. Andrew R
Allan and hiswife occupied the church manse. Noconsiderationwaspayable forthe useofthis
asset, and the council tax chargewas incurred bythe Deacons’ Court.
During the year, expenses of£nil (2024 -£2,000) were incurred on behalf ofRev. Andrew R
Allan in his capacity as Minister ofthe Church.
15 RELATED PARTIES DISCLOSURES
During the year, Partick Free Church ofScotland (Continuing) (PFCS(C)) made donations of
£54,000 (2024: £54,000) to the Free Church ofScotland (Continuing) (FCS(C)), a charitywhere
JohnNGillies,isalsoaTrustee. wl

13 EXPLANATION OF FUNDS Unrestricted Funds The General Fund represents unrestricted funds which the Trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objects. The Property Fund represents freehold property owned by the congregation. | .. The Dumfries Fund represents the balance of funds accumulated by the work in Dumfries prior to the union in May 2024, with the Deacons' Court agreeing to designate those funds should an' further work arise in the area. The Benevolent Fund represents funds held to be distributed at the discretion of the Trustees to individuals who are encountering financial hardship. Restricted Funds The Outreach Fund represents a private donations received to be utilised for the purpose of defraying expenditure incurred in its ongoing evangelism program.

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