THE GUNTRIP TRUST SCIO
Scottish Charity Number SC051488
Trustees, Annual Report and
Financlal Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2026

THE GUNTRIP TRUST SCIO
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD I APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026
A Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
ScO￿lSH CHARITY NUMBERSC051488
Trustees
The Trustees serving during the period were as follows..
The Revd Helen Alexander
The Very Revd Frances S Burberry
The Revd Roy Henderson
Mr Gavin McEwan, Bursar
The Revd Kenneth Owens, Treasurer
Dr lohn Shemilt
Dr Gail Taylor
The Revd lain l M Telfer, Chair
Mrs l [oyce Watkinson, Secretary
Prlncipal office
.10 Cairn Gardens, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB515ND
Independent examiner
Cahal Dowds, Rosefield, 6 Whitehouse Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 2EU
Bankers
I'he Royal Bank of Scotland plc, Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EHIO 4DF
Constitution and objects
The Guntrip Trust wa5 e5tabli5hed by Trust Deed on 15 June 1994 and was registered as a charity
with the Office ofthe Scottish Charity Regulator {OSCR) under Scottish charity number SC022956.
On 12 January 2022 the charity was incorporated a5 a Scottish Charitable Incorporated
Organisation {SCIO) with Scottish charity number SC051488.
The principal objects of The Guntrip Trust SCIO are the advancement ofeducation and training in
the field of human relation5 and the provision of bursary help for ministers, priests and rabbis.
also, 3ncluding those in roles of religious leadership. ordained or not and working in a paid or
voluntary capacity in Scotland and the North of England,. and wishing to use the resources of
psychotherapists accredited by appropriate bodies, as approved by the Trustees from time to
time.
Organisation
The Trustees who served during the period are set out above. Trustees are selected for
appointment by the current trustees who take into account the benefits of appointing a person
whose personal or professional qualificatlODS could make a contribution to the objects or
management of the Trust. The Trustees normally meet at least three times each year in order to
consider policy and projects and to assess bursary applications, fundraising and the genei-al
administration of the Trust.
Bursary and grant making pollcy
Applications are invited from suitable candidate5 and are assessed confidentially by the Bursar
and one other Trustee. IF deemed to satisfy the Trll5t's qualifying criteria, followlng due

consideration, a recommendation to award a bursary for financial assistance towards payment of
fees will be made to a meeting of the Trustees. Grants may also be made to fund projects aimed
at furthering the Trust's objects.
Financlal review
The Trusvs main source of funding during the yearwas interestpayments (£604.98) and the main
expenditure incurred during the year was for individual awards. Income in the year totalled
£630.14 (prioryear £7,723.26) and expenditure totalled £1914.07 (prior year £2,522.39).
The Trnsvs assets at the year-end had a total value according to the balance sheet of £21,959.79
(prior year £21,838.36). Total net resources were £9,016.12, comprising Restricted Funds of
£3723.39 and Unrestricted Funds of £S292.73, with £12,943.67 in Investments. There are no
outstanding liabilitie5.
The main change in the total value of the Trusvs assets over the year was due to an increase in
the investment portfolio.
Grants amounting to £1,630.00 have been made in the past year, compared with a figure of
£980.00 in the previous accounting period. EfForts continue to ensure potential qualifying
appllcants for 5UPPOrt are aware of and have easy access to the Trust. We endeavour to remain
relevant and able to offer support where and when required. One of the chief ways of doing this
is through our website.
Review of activltles and future developments
No annual lecture was hosted in the past year.
Instead, an invitation from the Dean of the University of Edinburgh School of Divinity to
collaborate in 'A Continuing Ministerial Developrnent Dav was accepted. lune Campbell MPhil,
Dipsw, retired Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapis¢ formerly Adult Psychotherapist and Lead
Clinician in Childhood Sexual Abuse Service, Royal Edinburgh Hospital and former Trustee of The
Guntrip Trust kindly agreed to present a lecture entitled, 'Can Psychoanalytic Thinking be Useful
in Troubled nmes?,
This was followed by two further presentations, one by Trustee Helen
Alexander, who delivered a talk on 'The Life and Work of Harry Guntrip.. Christian Minister and
P5ychotherapist', with a final presentation by current Chair lain Telfer, who outlined the origins
of the Trust and the continuing support it offers those in ministry.
As a result of this collaboration, the Trust was invited to submit an article for publication in
Theology in Scotland 26.1.. Theology and MentL71 Heolth, under the tltle, WeL7thering the storm..
Reflecting on the usefUln￿S ofpsychotherapy in troubled times, the orwins of The Guntrip Trust and
the resources itoffers those in ministy,.
Trustees look forward to hosting future events, which offer stimulating ways of looking at the
work of the Trust and making our work more widely known.
The Trust has enjoyed a period of stability this year with no changes in Trustee membership,
while anticipating the resignation of The Very Revd. Frances S Burberry, whose tenure as Dean
olthe Episcopal Diocese of Edinburgh will shortly come to an end. We are grateful for the interest
and support Frances has given to the work of the Trust over the past nine years and we look
forward to welcoming her successor.
Over the year, several enquirie5 regardÈng bursary support were received. We are pleased to
report, after due consideration, six individual bursartes were awarded towards psychodynamic
counselling fees.

As reported last year, Trustees are aware of current pressures on ministers and church leaders
at a time of change and reorganisation in the Church as a consequence of declining congregations
and enforced restructuring. Following conversations with representatives of Faith Nurture
Forum of the Church of Scotland, an approach has been made to one Presbytery, inviting
participation in a project to pilot a short-term reflective group for ministers. The purpose of
which would be to enable those taking part to reflect on the psychological impact of change, in
thÈ safety of a confidential spa￿, guided by a psychotherapist and a minister provided by the
Trust.
As a modest piece of research, it Is intended to gather feedback from participants, in order to
assess whether, as a mode2 ofpeer supporL there are benefits which could be offered elsewhere.
Trustee remuneratlon and expenses
The trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses during the year, other than
reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the exercise of their duties.
Investment policy and reserves
Closure of M&G Charibond Fixed Interest Fund: Following closure of this fund on 19th June 2025,
and after consideration of various options, it was agreed to invest half the funds in the M&G
Equities Charifund and half in the M&G Multi Asset Fund, both of which carry a slightly greater
risk than the original fund.
Investment policy of the charity remains unchanged, combining relatively high liquidity with
relatively low risk. Consequently, funds not immediately required to cover the Trnst's cash flow
are either placed on fixed deposit or invested in units of 3 managed fixed interest fund.
Meetlngs of Trustees
Two ordinary meetings of the trustees convene on Zoom, whilethe third includingthe AGM meets
in person, through the generous hospitality of law firm Turcan Connell.
Independent Examlner
Earlier this year, trustees were pleased to approve the appointment of Mr Cahal Dowds as
Independent Examtner.
Minute Secretary
Trustees wish to record their appreciation to Miss Dorothy Davidson who ably ￿]f11S the duties
of Minute Secretary and in a variety of ways lends valuable support to the work of the Trust.
Approved by the charity trustees on 5th June 2026 and signed on their behalfby
Signed
l Joyce Watkinson
Printsd name
5th June 2026
Date

Report of the Independent Examlner
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of The Guntrip Trust SCIO
This is a report on the accounts ofthe charity lor the year ended 31 March 2026.
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 2008 (as amended}. The charity trnstees consider that the audit
requirement of Regulation 10[lJ(d) of the 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 the Independent EXa￿l￿er'S Statement
My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts
{Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination illcludes a review of the accounting records keptby
the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
considerdtion 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 accounts.
Independent examinerfs statement
Jn the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
which give5 me reasonable cause to believe thatin any material respect the requireTnents:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44(1)[a) of the 2005 Art
and Regulation 4 ofthe 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have notbeen meL or
2. to which, in rny opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name of Independent examlner
Cahal Dowds CA
Address
Rosefield
6 Whitehouse Terrace
Edinburgh
EH9 2EU
Sfignature of independent examlner
Date
20thApril 2026

Statement of receipts and payments
For the year ended 31 March 2026
Year ended Prior year
31 March
to 31 March
2026
2025
Receipts".
Voluntary income, grants a7)d donations
5345.89
Income tax recovered
25.16
313.61
Investment income
604.98
556.84
Ticket income from lecture or events
1506.92
Other
Receipt from investment sales
1483.56
Tot21
630.14
9206.82
Payments:
Bursaries and grants paid
1630.00
980.00
Costs of lerture or events
250.00
1515.34
Governance expenses
Secretarial and other expenses
34.07
27.05
Other
Total
1914.07
2522.39
Jncreaseldecrease in value of investments
1405.36
-288.00
Surplus (deficit) for the year
-1283.93
6684.43

Balance sheet
Year ended Prior year
31 March
to 31 March
2026
2025
Fund5 reconclliatton
Opening balance
10300.05
3615.62
Add surplus (subtract deficit) for year
-1283.93
6684.43
Closlllg balance
9016.12
10300.05
Represented by
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
3723.39
5292.73
5353.39
4946.66
Total funds
9016.12
10300.05
Investment value at 315t March 2026
12943.67
11538.31
Total fund Includlng Investments
21959.79
21838.36
The notes on the following page form an integral part of these accounts.
Approved by the Trustees on 5th June 2026 and slgned on their behalfby..
Signed
Kenneth Owens
Printed name
5th June 2026
Date

Note5 to the accounts
Basis ofaccountlng
These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis in accordance with the
2005 Actand the 2D06 Accounts Regulations.
Nature and purpose of funds
Unrestricted funds are those that may be used at the Trustees, discretion in furtherance of the
objects of the Trust. Restricted fLLnds may only be used for specific purposes. The restricted funds
held by the Trust in the relev2nt year were held for group work and individual bursaries.
Bursaries and grants pafid
Jn the year in question, the number of indivldual bursaries and grarLts paid was £1630.00 (prior
year £980.00):
Purpose of grant
Number
Individual/lnstitution
Amount (£)
Supervision/Counselling
Individual
£1630.00
Trustee expenses
Travel or other expenses reimbursed to the Trustees durinE the year totalled £0 (prior year £0).
Related party transactions
There were no transartions in the year involving any charity trustee or any person connected to
any charity trustee.