Charity Reglstratlon number - sa)52442 (Scotland)
THE ELM TRUS[ sao
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Energetic Local Mission

Elm Trust SCIO
Trustee5
Principal Address
Treasurer
Independent examiner

Trustees Report-for the year ended 30 September 2024
Introduction
This 15 the first Annual Report of the Elm Trust SCIO and is for the period April 2023 -
September 2024
Objertlves and Activitles
The Elm Trust SCIO was estsblished as a Single Tier SCIO in April 2023, with the following
purposes:_
l. The advancement of religion and. in particular. supporting local gospel development
planning which encourdges the exploration of Christian faith
2. The advancement of local community development
3. The relief of those in need by reason of age. ill-health, disability. financial hardship or
other disadvantsge
Achievements in 2023- 30 September 2024
Young People and Families Work at Chryston Parish Church
The Elm Trust SCIO has been in discussion with Chry5ton Parish Church since October 2023,
and which had plans to develop its missional work with Young People and Families in the
l¢)cal community- Additionally, the Church was keen to employ a Young People and Families
Worker.
The Church described their projed a5 follows:_
The project is designed to meet
identified local need5. They want to build an attractive. vibrdnt and innovative programme of
activitie5 for local young people, their families and particulady to pmide Pathways to Faith.
The hope is to nurture Christian faith within and beyond the church, and at the same time
tackle poverty and/or social injustice, by connecting with people. Our new worker will be a
bridge to a range of church and Community support services..
The Church followed upthese conversations. and the description of their plans, Wlth a 5 year
Financial Plan.
The proposals fully met with the main purwses of the Elm Trust. and led to the Elm Trust
Board agreeing to commit a grant of £10,000 in 2024. and £7,500 per annum in the
following 4years. This grant and future Elm Trnst commitments. in addition tothe
Congregations commitmeftts. led to the new YPF Worker being employed in January 2024.

Accounts and Financial Review
Th• Ekn Tn*i (Sc￿>
The flnancial review Is summarised as follows:
The income is satisfactory for the peri¢xi April 2023 - September 2024, and for the financial
commitments made to Chryston Parish Church for 2024. These commitments are
5ummarised as

Year I
Year 2
Year3
Year4
Year5
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
£io,o
£7,500
£7,500
£7,500
£7,500
Gift Aid claims for 2024 have been delayed with the change-over of Charity Treasurer
following the Treasurer's retirdl in August 2024. The Trust will be making sure that annual
Gift Aid claims are made in the coming years.
At present the Trust is heavily reliant on the financial commitments of a small number of
individuals. In 2024125 the Trust will be giving consideration to additional forms of giving, to
ensure the Trust can provide for its commitments. and to further develop its income to
5UPPOrt future initiatives
Trustees and Management and Areas of Responslbllity
The 4 Tr￿Stee5 of the Ch3ritV 3t ccmmoncement of the Trust in April 2024 were-
is the current Chairperson and Secretsry of the Charity
vas the Elm Trust Treasurer from April 2023 until August 2024, when due to
worKload pressure he stepped down as Trustee. and as Treasurer.
as then approached and agreed to beTreasurer-commenced November 2024
va5 approached and agreed to become a Trustee - commenced December
was approached and agreed to be the Independent Examiner- agreed
January 2025.
This Annual Report and Accounts were agreed by the Trnstees at the AGM on Tuesday iith
February 2025