Golf Chaplaincy Scotland Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation Scottish Charity Number SC053528
GOLF CHAPLAINCY SCOTLAND
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustees’ Report and Accounts
for the period ended
31 DECEMBER 2025
Scottish Charity Number SC053528
Golf Chaplaincy Scotland Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation Scottish Charity Number SC053528
Trustees’ Report for the period ended 31 December 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and accounts for Golf Chaplaincy Scotland for the year to 31 December 2025.
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Structure and Governing Document
Golf Chaplaincy Scotland was registered as a charity on 23 July 2024 in the form of a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the charity number SC053528. Golf Chaplaincy Scotland is governed by a constitution which clearly sets out its purposes and how the Charity is to be administered by the Trustees.
Trustees
The Trustees who served from incorporation and throughout the period are noted below. The Trustees are responsible for the governance, supervision and defining the strategy and objectives of Golf Chaplaincy Scotland. The Trustees also have principal responsibility for finance, fundraising, policies and procedures, risk management and contractual obligations. The Trustees engage regularly to fulfil their duties.
The Constitution permits the appointment of up to 7 Trustees and requires a minimum of 3 Trustees. At the year-end and throughout the period, 3 Trustees held office.
Trustees come from a variety of backgrounds and experience with the expectation that they will evidence their commitment Golf Chaplaincy Scotland through setting aside sufficient time to participate in regular Trustees meetings in the use of the skills for the benefit of the Charity. The appointment of new Trustees is the responsibility of the existing Trustees.
Risk Management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic and operational risks which Golf Chaplaincy Scotland faces and confirms that adequate systems and controls are in place to mitigate such risks. Matters relating to risk management are addressed at meetings of the Trustees and local Leadership.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 December 2025
Aims
The charitable purposes of Golf Chaplaincy Scotland as set out in the Constitution is the advancement of the Christian faith
We want to create an environment where individuals can come together through their shared love for golf, while also nurturing spiritual growth and fellowship.
We adopted a Mission Statement:
To integrate the principles of faith, fellowship, and sportsmanship within the golfing community of Scotland. By providing avenues for camaraderie, spiritual support, and personal growth, we endeavour to enrich the lives of both golf enthusiasts and seekers of spiritual fulfilment.
We plan to work this out through the following activities
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Establishing chaplaincy services in golf clubs across Scotland, fostering a supportive environment for members.
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Regular communication and engagement with clubs through emails, promoting fellowship and spiritual encouragement.
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Organising an annual Golf Day, promoting unity and community among golfers.
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Activities in this reporting period
During this first period, we have been making connections and building relationships with other people and organisations working in Scotland with similar aims. We have been building relationships with Sports Chaplaincy Scotland seeking their guidance and expertise that they have built up in other sports in Scotland over many years. Their training courses and connections will be essential ingredients to equip volunteer chaplains.
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We hosted an information evening at Nexgen Golf in Cumbernauld in May,
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attended a Golf Outreach Day run by another charity at Sandyhills Golf Club in Glasgow
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joined in Scripture Union Scotland’s Festival of Life in Fife in July with a representative from Christians in Sport and some new friends from USA,
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We attended Sports Chaplaincy UK’s Scottish conference
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We have made a start to creating a website
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We have continued to build relationships and share the vision of the charity by word of mouth
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• We have met regularly to pray
Plans for future period
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Develop a website as a reference point for interested clubs
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Build relationships with Sports Chaplaincy Scotland
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Build relationships with other Christian golfers working in Scotland
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Start to hold more events to encourage Christian witness
Financial Review
In the period reported in these accounts, unrestricted income amounted to £11,072. Unrestricted charitable expenditure of £2,797 was incurred resulting in an overall unrestricted surplus for the period of £8,285.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have not set a Reserves Policy until a clearer picture of expenditure is achieved.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name:
Golf Chaplaincy Scotland SCIO
Registered Address:
31 Buckstone Court Edinburgh EH10 6UL Charity Number SCO53528
Trustees
James Brannan (Secretary), Ryan Longmuir (Chair), Kenneth Roy (Treasurer)
Approved by the Trustees on 16 March 2026
Signed: James Brannan , Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Golf Chaplaincy Scotland
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 6.
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 charities trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10(1) (d) 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 some 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. 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 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 (other than disclosed below)
- which gives me reasonable causes to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 9 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met. or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed Saralyn Curle
Name: Saralyn Curle Date: 16 March 2026 Qualification: CA
Address: Curle & Co Chartered Accountants, 22 Backbrae Street, Kilsyth, Glasgow G65 0NH
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Golf Chaplaincy Scotland
Receipts & Payments Report
for the year ended 31 December 2025
Receipts £
Donations Received 11,000.00
Interest Received 81.92
Total Receipts 11,081.92
Payments
Website 1,996.80
Donation 500.00
Launch Event 300.00
Total Payments 2,796.80
Surplus for year 8,285.12
Bank Balances at 31 December 2025
Current Account 203.20
Deposit Account 8,081.92
8,285.12
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The notes on page 6 form an integral part of these accounts.
Approved by the Trustees on 16 March 2026 and signed on their behalf by
James Brannan
Trustee
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Notes to the Accounts for the Period Ended 31 December 2025
1 Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
- The accounts have been prepared on receipts and payments basis in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
Nature and purpose of funds
- Unrestricted Funds are those that may be used at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. The trustees maintain a single unrestricted fund for the day to day running of the organisation.
Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources
- Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources are included in the year in which they are received. No legacies were received during the period covered in these accounts. The charity benefitted from the accumulated funds generated by the organisation prior to becoming a charity.
2 Transactions with Trustees
No Trustees receive remuneration for their role as Trustees. Donations totalling £11,000 were received from 2 Trustees during the year.
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