Scottish charity number:
SC050351
St John’s Church Linlithgow
Annual Report and Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2024
St John’s Church Linlithgow
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 - 3 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 - 14 |
St John’s Church Linlithgow
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for St John’s Church Linlithgow (known as St John’s Church) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Objectives and activities
At the heart of our ministry - through our services, groups, missional communities, and Learning Streams - is the desire to bring the Kingdom of God to Linlithgow and the surrounding area, nurturing one another as we follow Jesus. We are passionate about Jesus and sharing his love with our communities.
The purpose of St John’s Church is to provide Christian worship, events, groups, and pastoral care for both our members and the wider community in Linlithgow and neighbouring towns and villages. Alongside regular services, we run a variety of groups for all ages throughout the week. St John’s is a lively Christian church, made up of people from many different backgrounds and life stages.
Achievements and performance
One of the most significant developments this year has been the re-opening of the Low Port Centre (lowportcentre.org) as a vibrant community hub and a new home for St John’s. It has been encouraging to see both the church and wider community support this initiative, and inspiring to witness the new Low Port charity flourish, with over 30 partner organisations now using the building regularly. In 2024, the remaining ring-fenced funds previously held on behalf of the Low Port Centre were transferred in full to the new charity, supporting its continued growth and independence.
As a church, our vision is to see people flourish emotionally, spiritually, and physically. We seek to achieve this through teaching, training, and creating opportunities for leadership and service across our ministries and projects.
In addition to our Sunday sermon series, we ran two Learning Streams - short courses usually run over five or six weeks exploring biblical themes and topics.
This year we continued to strengthen our pastoral care ministry. It has been encouraging to see St John’s groups providing support and care for one another, with the pastoral care team working alongside them to offer additional support where needed
We continued our work with children, families, and youth throughout the year on Sundays and midweek, helping children and young people engage with faith in ways that are relevant to them. Our parent-andtoddler group has been especially busy, reaching near capacity most weeks and providing a warm and welcoming space for parents, carers, and little ones.
Our youth ministry has also continued to thrive with midweek youth groups also providing the opportunity for all ages to join together for dinner each week. These gatherings have provided opportunities not only for fun and friendship, but also for discipleship, encouragement, and building community across the different age groups.
We have continued to expand our welcome to the wider community through ongoing groups such as “Men ’n Sheds,” “Sew Blessed,” and “Soul Space,” and in 2024 we launched new initiatives including “Lifestories” (a monthly men’s group) and “Roundhouse” (a monthly worship gathering).
Partnership continues to be a key strength of our mission. Locally, we joined with other churches in town for Easter and Christmas services, and continued our partnerships with Youth Space (youthspace.scot) and The New Well (thenewwell.org). Nationally, we partner with Scripture Union Scotland (suscotland.org.uk) and the Scottish Network of Churches (scottishnetwork.org) as well as with Cup of Cool Water in Burundi (cupofcoolwaterburundi.weebly.com). In 2024, we were delighted to develop new partnerships with Kintsugi Hope (kintsugihope.com) and Home for Good (homeforgood.org.uk)
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St John’s Church Linlithgow
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024
Financial review
Results for the year
The Accounts for the year are set out on pages 5 to 14. The Statement of Financial Activities on page 5 shows net expenditure for the year of £103,773 (2023: net income of £69,876) and our total funds at year-end were £95,351 (2023: £199,124).
Financial review (continued)
Results for the year (continued)
The Church’s funds at the end of the year are divided between restricted funds of £20,511 (2023: £158,581) and unrestricted funds of £74,840 (2023: £40,543). The amounts held within each of the restricted funds and their purposes are disclosed in the notes to the accounts.
Reserves
The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed to, or invested in, fixed assets should not be less than three months of the unrestricted expenditure. At this level the Trustees consider that they are able to continue the current activities of the charity in the unlikely event of a significant drop in funding. If the funds dropped below this level, it would be necessary to consider how income could be increased or, alternatively, how expenditure could be reduced.
Our unrestricted funds at the end of the year met this policy.
Structure, governance and management
St John’s Church Linlithgow was registered as a SCIO on 31 July 2020 under the charity number SC050351. The charity is overseen and managed by Trustees, Elders and a Ministry Leadership Team.
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Trustees have legal duties and are responsible for governance, finance and related matters. They are appointed by agreement with existing Trustees and Elders in accordance with the Trustee Policy.
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The key role of Elders is to hear from God and to cultivate the vision, values and ongoing theological position of the church, and they are appointed following a period of evaluation prior to ratification by church members.
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The Ministry Leadership Team is responsible for the day to day workings of the church, ensuring that the activities of the church are run effectively and in line with the overall vision and strategy agreed by the Elders and Trustees.
The Trustees who served during the year were as follows:
Chair
(appointed 18 November 2024) (resigned 2 September 2025)
Reference and administrative information
Charity name: St John’s Church Linlithgow
Charity registration number: SC050351
Principal address:
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St John’s Church Linlithgow
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024
Reference and administrative information (continued)
Bankers:
CAF Bank Cambridge and Counties Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Charnwood Court West Malling 5B New Walk ME19 4JQ Leicester LE1 6TE Shawbrook Bank Ltd Equals Money Lutea House 68 Upper Thames Streeet The Drive London Great Warley EC4V 3BJ Essex CM13 3BE
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and UK Accounting Standards.
Charity law in Scotland requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the charity’s financial position and enable the Trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 (as amended). The Trustees are also responsible for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the charity’s assets and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information on the congregation’s website.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Chair of the Trustees
15 September 2025
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St John’s Church Linlithgow
Report of the Independent Examiner 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 14.
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’s Trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) 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 (as amended). 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 Examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as amended), and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations (as amended)
have not been met, or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Director
Cornerstone Accounting Ltd 11 Erngath Road Chartered Accountants Bo’ness EH51 9DP
Date: 15 September 2025
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St John's Church Linlithgow
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 December 2024
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ Income and endowments Donations and legacies 2 285,443 Income from trading activities 3 15,344 Income from investments 4 1,774 Total income and endowments 302,561 Expenditure Raising funds 5 482 Charitable activities 6 267,782 Total expenditure 268,264 Net income/(expenditure) 34,297 Transfers between funds 10 - Net movement in funds 34,297 Total funds brought forward 40,543 Total funds carried forward 74,840 Represented by: Unrestricted funds 10 74,840 Restricted funds 10 - Total funds 74,840 |
Restricted funds £ 58,488 1,100 143 59,731 9,921 187,880 197,801 (138,070) - (138,070) 158,581 20,511 - 20,511 20,511 |
Total Unrestricted 2024 funds £ £ 343,931 251,916 16,444 2,723 1,917 1,050 362,292 255,689 10,403 665 455,662 296,198 466,065 296,863 (103,773) (41,174) - (341) (103,773) (41,515) 199,124 82,058 95,351 40,543 74,840 40,543 20,511 - 95,351 40,543 |
Restricted funds £ 180,587 - 141 180,728 7,000 62,678 69,678 111,050 341 111,391 47,190 158,581 - 158,581 158,581 |
Total 2023 £ 432,503 2,723 1,191 436,417 7,665 358,876 366,541 69,876 - 69,876 129,248 199,124 40,543 158,581 199,124 |
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The notes on pages 7 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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St John's Church Linlithgow
Balance sheet
As at 31 December 2024
| Unrestricted Notes funds Fixed assets £ Tangible assets 7 733 Total fixed assets 733 Current assets Debtors 8 16,077 Cash at bank and in hand 63,965 Total current assets 80,042 Liabilities Creditors: falling due within one year 9 5,935 Net current assets 74,107 Total assets less current liabilities 74,840 Net assets 74,840 Funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 10 74,840 Restricted funds 10 - Total charity funds 74,840 |
Restricted funds £ - - - 20,511 20,511 - 20,511 20,511 20,511 - 20,511 20,511 |
Total Unrestricted 2024 funds £ £ 733 1,625 733 1,625 16,077 17,886 84,476 46,960 100,553 64,846 5,935 25,928 94,618 38,918 95,351 40,543 95,351 40,543 74,840 40,543 20,511 - 95,351 40,543 |
Restricted funds £ - - - 158,581 158,581 - 158,581 158,581 158,581 - 158,581 158,581 |
Total 2023 £ 1,625 1,625 17,886 205,541 223,427 25,928 197,499 199,124 199,124 40,543 158,581 199,124 |
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The financial statements on pages 5 to 14 were approved by the Trustees on 15 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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St John’s Church Linlithgow
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
1. Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, and in compliance with the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102), the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.
St John’s Church Linlithgow meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Basis of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties so the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Income and debtors
All income including grants and donations are recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to the income, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid is recognised at the time of the donation.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable.
Donated goods and services, principally the service of volunteers, have not been quantified for the purposes of the financial statements.
Debtors are valued at cost at the year-end and adjusted for any amounts considered to be irrecoverable.
Expenditure and creditors
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probably that settlement will be required, 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 cost 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.
Creditors are valued at cost at the year-end and split between amounts due in less than one year and amounts due in more than one year.
Taxation
The Charity is exempt from Corporation Tax on its charitable activities and is not registered for VAT. Expenditure therefore includes any irrecoverable VAT.
Tangible fixed assets
All tangible fixed assets over £1,000 are capitalised and valued at historical cost. Depreciation is provided at the following percentages on a straight-line basis to write off the cost or initial value, less residual value, of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives:
Fixtures & Fittings: 10% Office Equipment: 20% Computer Equipment: 33%
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in respect of pension costs is the contribution payable in the year.
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St John’s Church Linlithgow
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
1. Accounting policies (continued)
Funds
Funds are classified as either restricted funds or unrestricted funds, defined as follows:
Unrestricted funds comprise income received for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds or are placed within designated funds which can be used for purposes in agreement with its charitable objectives.
Restricted funds comprise income which has been received for the objects of the charity and specified for a restricted purpose within these objects by the donor.
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St John's Church Linlithgow
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
2. Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds £ Regular donations 146,149 One-off donations 83,174 Service offerings 129 Toddlers donations 1,438 Gift aid receivable 42,173 Event income 8,570 Grant income 3,810 285,443 Income from trading activities Unrestricted funds £ Rental income 10,794 LPC service income 4,550 15,344 Income from investments Unrestricted funds £ Bank interest 1,774 1,774 Cost of raising funds Unrestricted funds £ Direct fundraising costs 482 482 |
Restricted funds £ 1,610 18,726 16 - 1,846 - 36,290 58,488 Restricted funds £ 1,100 - 1,100 Restricted funds £ 143 143 Restricted funds £ 9,921 9,921 |
Total 2024 £ 147,759 101,900 145 1,438 44,019 8,570 40,100 343,931 Total 2024 £ 11,894 4,550 16,444 Total 2024 £ 1,917 1,917 Total 2024 £ 10,403 10,403 |
Unrestricted funds £ 156,331 45,253 987 733 39,269 5,533 3,810 251,916 Unrestricted funds £ 2,723 - 2,723 Unrestricted funds £ 1,050 1,050 Unrestricted funds £ 665 665 |
Restricted funds £ 1,810 118,909 100 - 24,679 327 34,762 180,587 Restricted funds £ - - - Restricted funds £ 141 141 Restricted funds £ 7,000 7,000 |
Total 2023 £ 158,141 164,162 1,087 733 63,948 5,860 38,572 432,503 Total 2023 £ 2,723 - 2,723 Total 2023 £ 1,191 1,191 Total 2023 £ 7,665 7,665 |
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3. Income from trading activities
4. Income from investments
5. Cost of raising funds
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St John's Church Linlithgow
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
6. Expenditure on charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds £ Staff costs Gross salaries 148,005 Employer's NI 8,970 Pension costs 10,196 Redundancy costs - Staff expenses 1,774 Training and development 6,143 175,088 Overheads Contractor payments - Rent 20,649 Building repairs and maintenance 3,895 Small equipment purchases 90 Insurance 1,675 Utilities 1,668 Telephone and internet 656 Office costs 1,461 Computing 2,548 Communication, media and advertising 1,907 Catering 2,706 Depreciation 892 Professional fees 2,808 Independent Examiner's fee - Bank charges 161 Subscriptions and memberships 335 Cleaning 895 Other expenses 1,336 43,682 Mission costs Worship/PA system 3,054 Youth and children's work 4,252 Pastoral care and community 169 Books and teaching costs 235 Outside speaker fees 750 Event costs 10,702 Other mission costs - 19,162 Giving - see further analysis overleaf Overseas giving 4,172 UK giving 11,357 Linlithgow giving 14,071 Pastoral fellowship 250 Gift to Low Port Centre - 29,850 Total expenditure 267,782 |
Restricted funds £ 8,789 73 87 - - - 8,949 58,494 7,234 4,563 5,292 1,099 - - 50 222 4,870 84 - 3,072 - - - 327 78 85,385 - 456 - - - - - 456 - 369 9,534 - 83,187 93,090 187,880 |
Total 2024 £ 156,794 9,043 10,283 - 1,774 6,143 184,037 58,494 27,883 8,458 5,382 2,774 1,668 656 1,511 2,770 6,777 2,790 892 5,880 - 161 335 1,222 1,414 129,067 3,054 4,708 169 235 750 10,702 - 19,618 4,172 11,726 23,605 250 83,187 122,940 455,662 |
Unrestricted funds £ 167,773 12,837 9,319 12,217 1,791 6,901 210,838 - 15,068 545 - 2,628 4,986 1,541 497 899 2,144 1,697 1,393 690 1,200 36 305 3,925 747 38,301 1,441 3,711 1,217 406 2,475 6,926 18 16,194 5,048 12,513 12,804 500 - 30,865 296,198 |
Restricted funds £ 29,699 1,118 1,407 - 59 354 32,637 - 86 6,656 4,665 - - - 23 - 4,048 122 - 3,668 - 141 40 - - 19,449 - - - - - 92 - 92 - - - 500 10,000 10,500 62,678 |
Total 2023 £ 197,472 13,955 10,726 12,217 1,850 7,255 243,475 - 15,154 7,201 4,665 2,628 4,986 1,541 520 899 6,192 1,819 1,393 4,358 1,200 177 345 3,925 747 57,750 1,441 3,711 1,217 406 2,475 7,018 18 16,286 5,048 12,513 12,804 1,000 10,000 41,365 358,876 |
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Support costs have not been separately identified as the trustees consider there is only one charitable activity.
The average number of staff during the year was 8 (2023: 8), including 5 (2023: 5) who were part time staff. No employees were paid more than £60,000.
No accrual has been made for holiday pay at the year-end as amounts due are considered immaterial.
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St John's Church Linlithgow
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
6. Expenditure on charitable activities (continued)
Grants and Donations included in Giving:
| Organisations Low Port Centre Linlithgow Young Peoples Project (Youthspace) The New Well Scottish Network Churches Scripture Union Scotland Tearfund Kintsugi Hope Cup of Cool Water Burundi Individuals Individual mission partners in the UK - 4 (2023: 4) Individual mission partners overseas - 2 (2023: 4) Donations from the Pastoral and Hardship Fund - 1 (2023: 2) |
2024 £ 83,187 16,804 6,801 6,612 2,091 369 360 1,836 2,294 2,336 250 122,940 |
2023 £ 10,000 6,624 6,180 6,180 1,716 - - 595 4,617 4,453 1,000 41,365 |
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7. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 January 2024 Disposals At 31 December 2024 Depreciation At 1 January 2024 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal At 31 December 2024 Net book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 |
Fixtures & Fittings £ 200 (200) - 162 38 (200) - - 38 |
Other Equipment £ 6,087 (2,412) 3,675 4,787 567 (2,412) 2,942 733 1,300 |
Computer Equipment £ 6,738 (1,498) 5,240 6,451 287 (1,498) 5,240 - 287 |
Total £ 13,025 (4,110) 8,915 11,400 892 (4,110) 8,182 733 1,625 |
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The church still owns and maintains the original church building (a listed property) on Union Road, Linlithgow, but it has been too small to use for Sunday morning services since the 1990's when the congregation increased. The historical cost of the building is unknown but a valuation was carried out in March 2021 which valued the building at approximately £95,000. This has not been included in the fixed assets.
8. Debtors
| Trade debtors Gift aid recoverable Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors |
Unrestricted funds £ - 9,851 5,031 1,195 16,077 |
Restricted funds £ - - - |
Total 2024 £ - 9,851 1,195 11,046 |
Unrestricted funds £ 55 15,775 2,056 17,886 |
Restricted funds £ - - - |
Total 2023 £ 55 15,775 2,056 17,886 |
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St John's Church Linlithgow
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
9. Creditors: falling due within one year
| Loans Accruals and deferred income Taxation and social security Other creditors |
Unrestricted funds £ - 1,500 2,063 2,372 5,935 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - |
Total 2024 £ - 1,500 2,063 2,372 5,935 |
Unrestricted funds £ 16,660 4,290 3,965 1,013 25,928 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - |
Total 2023 £ 16,660 4,290 3,965 1,013 25,928 |
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10. Funds movements
Current year
| Unrestricted funds General fund Total unrestricted funds Restricted funds Toddlers fund Specific Collections fund Home fund Bathgate Baptist Church fund St John's LPC enablement fund LPC charity agency account Total restricted funds Total funds Prior year Unrestricted funds General fund Total unrestricted funds Restricted funds Specific Collections fund Home fund Bathgate Baptist Church fund Training fund Hardship fund St John's LPC enablement fund LPC charity agency account Total restricted funds Total funds |
Balance at 1 Jan 2024 £ 40,543 40,543 - 365 12,817 20,368 17,635 107,396 158,581 199,124 Balance at 1 Jan 2023 £ 82,058 82,058 (40) 26,649 20,227 354 - - - 47,190 129,248 |
Income £ 302,561 302,561 2,000 9,550 2,040 143 34,290 11,708 59,731 362,292 Income £ 255,689 255,689 365 139,859 141 - 204 34,290 5,869 180,728 436,417 |
Expenditure £ 268,264 268,264 2,000 9,915 14,857 - 51,925 119,104 197,801 466,065 Expenditure £ 296,863 296,863 - 28,691 - 354 505 16,655 23,473 69,678 366,541 |
Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - - Transfers £ (341) (341) 40 (125,000) - - 301 - 125,000 341 - |
Balance at 31 Dec 2024 £ 74,840 74,840 - - - 20,511 - - 20,511 95,351 Balance at 31 Dec 2023 £ 40,543 40,543 365 12,817 20,368 - - 17,635 107,396 158,581 199,124 |
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Explanation of funds provided overleaf
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St John's Church Linlithgow
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
10. Funds movements (continued) Explanation of funds
Unrestricted funds:
The General fund represents all income and expenditure relating to the primary focus activities of the charity, other than those for which funding is designated or restricted.
Restricted funds:
The Toddlers fund represents a grant received to provide a weekly Toddlers group.
The Specific Collections fund represents income given to the church for onward donation.
The Home fund represents money specifically given towards finding a new home for St John's .
The Bathgate Baptist Church fund represents funds held under a memorandum of understanding with Baptist Union of Scotland, held for future Christian work in Bathgate. The memorandum expires in 2027.
The Training fund represents funds specifically given towards training within the church family.
The Hardship fund represents funds specifically given to support those in need.
The St John's LPC enablement fund represents grants received for the development of the Low Port Centre. These funds were transferred in the year over to the new Low Port Centre SCIO.
The LPC charity agency fund represents funds administered on behalf of the Low Port SCIO charity. These funds were transferred in the year over to the new Low Port Centre SCIO.
11. Transactions with Trustees and Related Parties
Remuneration was paid to the following trustees under contracts of employment with the charity. Salaries, and any changes, are determined by the non-paid trustees.
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Pension Total Total
Salary Contributions 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
53,565 3,214 56,779 54,075
53,565 3,214 56,779 54,075
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Expenses paid to trustees in the year totalled £1,403 (2023: £423). These expenses were made up of amounts reimbursed to 3 (2023: 1) trustees and comprise travel and meeting expenses and other items purchased in the course of performing their roles for the charity.
The total amount of donations made by Trustees and related parties to the charity during the year was £43,228 (2023: £73,313).
A hardship grant of £500 was made to one of the trustees in the year.
Other than disclosed above, there were no further transactions with any of the trustees.
There were expenses paid to one related party in the year of £20 (2023: nil).
12. Operating lease commitments
At 31 December 2024, the Charity had commitments in relation to an operating lease on the photocopier till 31 December 2028. The commitments under this lease are as follows:
| Operating lease commitments due: - not later than one year - not later than two years or more than five years |
2024 £ 576 1,728 2,304 |
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13. Pension commitments
The Charity operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme with the People's Pension for all eligible employees. Employer contributions to the scheme are disclosed in note 6.
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St John's Church Linlithgow
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
14. Volunteers
The Church benefits from the services of many volunteers from within the congregation without whom we would not be able to run the church. We are indebted to all those who minister on our behalf in this way.
| Number of | |
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| Service provided | volunteers |
| AV Team: sound, projection, live streaming | 12 |
| Sunday Kids: leading or helping at Sunday Club or Creche | 18 |
| Sunday Youth: leading or helping with Youth groups | 9 |
| Refreshments: providing tea/coffee before and after the service | 13 |
| Set up for Sunday services | 7 |
| Welcome Team | 6 |
| Worship Team | 16 |
| Sunday prayer team | 14 |
| Daily prayer email team | 11 |
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