PITIL)CHRY BAPTIST CHURCH SCIO Trustee Annual Report for the year ended 30 November 2024 Rwstered CharAty Number Date of Transfer to SCIO SC050861 31 July 2021 Atholl Road Pidochry PH16 5HN Principal addrus Chairperson TTeasurer AdmAnistration Othcr G)mmitt¢¢ m¢mlJcrs Independent Examiner Bank¢rs Bank of Scodand Th¢ Dxr¢ct BusIn￿$ PO Box 1000 BX2 ILB Trustee recruitment and appointment Trustees are the pastor and others as recruited on a four-year term basis by election by Jn¢mb¢rs of th¢ Cons￿satiOn. As of 30th November 2024, our membership is 82. We continue to redevelop areas of our church building year on year. This past year, we installed a new sound and loop system in our sanctuary. We now have a system which can be added to but which is more than sufficient for our needs for the foreseeable future. Our work among children and young people in Highland Perthshire continued to grow this past year. As a church, we are passionate about young people and provide them with an engaging, valuable and often fun experience every Sunday of the year. Our aim is to offer an environment which encourages young people to grow in their love and in their knowledge of Jesus. A dedicated team of volunteers serve throughout the year as it caters for the youngest through to upper secondary aged young people. On a Wednesday during school term-time, our Stay & Play babies and toddlers group has a weekly attendance of around 25 children, with a further 15-20 adults carers attending. We partner with Scripture Union of Scotland by running the “SU Club” at Pitlochry High School every Wednesday lunchtime during school term-time. This attracts 15+ primary aged children and gives them the opportunity to learn more about Christianity through engaging, enjoyable and age-appropriate activities such as games, craft, music and Bible study or talks. Later in the week, our Friday Night Youth Club has grown so much that the youth leaders split the age groups with Primary 4 - Primary 7 young people attending from 6.30-8pm and secondary aged young people attending from 8-9.30pm. Various events and outings have also spun-off from this group. In total, anything from 35-50 young people attends every Friday. In the Aberfeldy area, we also organise every second Tuesday during school term-time, an after-school event called Make & Bake which is geared towards families with babies and toddlers and up to older primary aged children. For an hour and a half, they participate in various crafts, baking, and games. On average 20-25 children attend, not including their parents and carers. Meaningful connections meant that the Park Fest children’s holiday club during a week in July was fully booked with 40 children attending. This is a partnership event between Pitlochry Baptist Church and Aberfeldy Parish Church. In 2024 we raised up new leaders to develop a work among young adults in and around our church family. This is the first time in decades we have had the need to do this. Being a young adult can often feel like being in a constant, in-between state. Caught between university and career, singleness and marriage, passion and purpose and the list go on. These feelings can often leave our young adults isolated and powerless; which is why we have begun to explore this work and develop a community which encourages our young adults to walk in the way of Jesus. During the past year our Ministry to Seniors calculated that this area of our church outreach into the wider community has regular contact with 70-80 seniors through the various events we run: from the Friday Soup Lunches (October to April), the Christmas and Easter worship services, and the Summer Special events (holiday club for seniors). The majority of these events are free, although many choose to make donations at these events to Pitlochry’s Food Bank, which is housed at the rear of our church building. Many also eagerly take shoeboxes to fill for the annual Christmas Blythswood appeal. The Ministry to Seniors also connected with the nation-wide “Warm Spaces” initiative to provide a warm safe place to be on Friday afternoons. Those who use this service needed company, friendship, and a level of care. Some were experiencing loneliness’s a result of being devoid of close family nearby or people they can share with deeply. And finally, the Ministry to Seniors group ran The Bereavement Journey course this past year, with the intention of doing so again later in 2025. We continue to serve the local community in diverse ways. Our pastor is chaplain to the local primary and secondary school which allows him to pastorally support staff and pupils when and if required. People within our church family serve Pitlochry’s food bank, and in various forms and in a number of programmes at our local independent radio station Heartland FM. Others are active in practical work such as looking after communal green spaces in our community and individual gardens of the infirm. Some volunteer locally to help those whose first language is not English and who might otherwise struggle to integrate or access services. Pitlochry Baptist Church continues to serve the communities of highland Perthshire. PITLOCHRY BAFfisT CHURCH RK¢Apts and papellts account for th¢ year ¢ll(kd 30 Nov¢mb¢r 2024 Restricted Unrestricted Total Fund 2024 Fund 2024 2024 Total 2023 RECEIPTS Donations Gift Aid Reclaim Legacy/Grants Rental/charge5 Sound System Other income 12442.55 89785.89 102228.44 82876.76 20293.47 20293.47 15429.76 1600 2000 95 165 9120 7196 1600 95 9120 55.67 23162.55 110174.36 133336.91 107723.19 PAYMENT FOR CHARITABLE A￿1VITIEs Charitable Activities 29785.88 80282.77 110068.65 84286.03 29785.88 80282.77 110068.65 84286.03 GOVERNANCE COST Bank Charges Preparation of Payroll Independent Examinerfs Fee 203.28 203.28 364 364 150 150 81000.05 110785.93 85035.46 269.43 29785.88 OTHER PAYMENTS Loan Repayments 4230 4230 4230 29785.88 85230.05 115015.93 89265.46 Deficit/Surplus for Year -6623.33 24944.31 18320.98 18457.73 There were no recognized gains and losses other than the surplus for the financial reported above. All amounts relate to continuing operations. PITIDCHRY BAivfIsT CHURCH Statement of Ba]ances as of 30 November 2024 Fund Balances Start of Year Total Fund Expenditure End of Year General Fund Fellowship Fund Steadfast Global YWAM-Claire Special Gift to Claire Rev Barrie-trip to Brazil Sound system Wreath making donations Youth Club (Pool Table) Andie Miller Trust Youth Club-EFCT Food bank Total 33767.33 109674.36 1399.02 3900 800 6900 500 50 9120 352.55 320 85230.05 2505 800 6900 500 50 16246 352.55 320 2000 112.33 58211.64 2794.02 7126 2000 1600 120 44292.35 133336.91 1487.67 120 62613.33 115015.93 Assets Church Building Manse Furniture. Fittings. PA System Gift Aid Reclaim Receivable 25000 325000 20000 4448.78 374448.78 Liabilities Baptist Union Loan Independent Examiners Fee 9870 150 10020 PITLOCHRY BAPTIST CHURCH Notes to the account for the year to November 2024 l. Accounting policies (al basis of occounting The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. (bl Income 15 included in the financial Statements when received and entered in the accounting record5 li.e. under the cash basis). (cl Expenditure is charged to the income and expenditure accounts on an as paid basis. {dl The Church is not registered for Value Added Tax purposes. 2. R¢muncrationlrcAmburs¢rn¢llt of cxp¢nscs The pastor of the church is paid a 5tipend* pension contributions and reasonable expenses and provided with living accommodation. 3. Assets The value of the fixed assets is an estimate made by the trustees. The Trustee5 have put a notional value on the church building as a result of issues arising from listed building status and uncertsinties regarding likely planning permissions. 4. Fun& The reserves are normally maintained at £25k tsking account of anticipated variations of normal income and expenditure. The nature and purpose of each fund is as follows: GenerGlfund This comprises donations, and grants received that will be spent on the primary objects of the organisation. Restrictedfund5 Fellowship Fund - Funds collected to support the local community. Enchanted Forest Community Trust- Funds forthe running cost of Friday Night Youth Club and Youth Cafe. Andie Millar Trust for Storage- Funds collected for the purpose building a storage for toys Steadfast Global - Funds collected on behalf of other causes. - YWAM and special gifts to Claire Simpson- Funds collected for the purpose of supporting Claire, a missionary based in Norway. Sound System- Funds collected for the purpose of revamping the sound system. Food bank- Funds gifted to food bank through the church. Youth - A gift to buy a pool table for the youth club. Brazil Trip- A gift for Rev Barrie on his missionary trip to Brazil Wreath making- Funds collected for the purpose of running the wreath making. 5. Analysis of Payments Payments related to tharitable ￿uSe$ Restrlrted Unrestrlcted Funds Fund 2024 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Pastor5 StipendlNilPen5ion Exceptional Staff eost including pension deticit Sundries Outreach, Training and Development Children and Youth Sunday Services incl Pulpit Supply Church Family Expenses Worshlp, Music, Sound and Visual Manse Maintenance Church Maintenance Insijrance and Rates Church Cleaning Church Utillties Baptist Union Membership and Assembly Internet Church and Manse General Admin Chair Fund Fellowship Fund Steadfast Global YWAM-Claire Special Gift to aaire Rev Barrie-trip tts Brazil SoutTd system Wreath making Youth Club (Pool Table) Andie Miller Trust (Storagel Youth Club-EFCT 40076.81 4(￿76.81 40393.16 4587.28 418.38 4587.28 418.38 3827.87 314.65 6560.6 1755.45 6560.6 1755.45 4513 97 768.94 1600 56 125.62 16(KJ.56 125.62 1591.67 46.67 1725.68 2164.28 1345.04 6461.52 1759 3866.37 1725.68 2164.28 1345 04 6461.52 1353.07 4Q8.94 1402.44 6192.28 1758.85 1759 3866.37 2717.98 36(VJ 305.83 401.43 3600 305.83 401.43 533.89 927.54 3007.13 3406.98 500 7020 2Y)5 800 69(Xl 500 50 2505 6900 SC 50 19774.92 352.55 320 16246 352.55 320 20 112.33 3528.92 112.33 Total 29785.88 80 282.77 110068.65 84286.03 PITLOCHRY 8APTIST CHURCH Year Ended 30th November 2024 Res eclive res onsibilit xa The chanty Irustees consider th81 an independer*t exaninatDn is needed under section 4411 Mc) ol the Ch8r(ties 8nd Trustee Investmnt IScot18ndl Act 2005. 11 Iny responsibibty to 8x8mine the 3¢count8 under SeCt￿n 4411 Xcl of the Act and to state whether particular matter5 have come lo my attentKJn. Exarrunefs Staten￿n An examination includ8s a reV￿W of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ol the accounts pr8sani8d wth those records. 11 also Indudes consideration of any unusual items or dtsdosures in the accounts. and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning such matters, The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evKlence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not ex9￿sS an audrt opinion on th8 accounts. Inde endenl Examinerfs Stale nl In the COU￿ of my exambnalion of the slal8ment of accounts for the yea¥ ended 30th Nov8mber 2024, no matter has lo my attent￿n.. 1. Whth giv8s me reasonable cause to b¥lieve Ihal in any material respect.. Accounting records have not been kept in accordance with Section441111al of the Charrties and Truslee Inveslmenls Iscoijandl Act 2005 8nd R8guL4lion 4 of Ihe Charflies A¢￿￿nIS (Scollandl RegutalK)ns 2006 The accounts do not accord those record5 Th8 slalement of accounts do not coryly wth any of Ihe r8quremenls of R•gulation 8 of The Charities Accounts IScolk3ntsl Regulali)ns 2006 2. To ¥thich in my opinion, attention ¥houhJ be drawn in ordEr lo enable a proper Unde￿landing of the accounts lo be reached. Dale.. 4th Ma￿h 2025 CA Actounling Selvicés Ck)quhat House Bridge of Cally, 81airgowde PerthshirE, PH10 7JP