Bathgate Parish Church of Scotland
Latest income
£142k
Latest spending
£779k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant deficit of £636,908 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily driven by the disposal of fixed assets and associated costs. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted general funds stood at £69,075, which meets the stated policy target of holding approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure. The charity notes a difficult financial landscape for the coming year as it continues to build its congregation following a recent union.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated policy
“At 31 December 2025, the level of unrestricted general funds was £69,075 (2024 restated: £82,153) which meets this target.” — page 9
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Payments to trustees: Mrs Jean Logie received £10,001 remuneration; Rev Alexander McAspurren received £3,216 council tax and £2,006 expenses.
“Mrs Jean Logie, a Trustee, received remuneration of £10,001 for her services as Church Officer (2024: £9,330). Rev Alexander McAspurren, a Trustee, benefitted from the payment of council tax on the manse of £3,216 and the payment of travel, telephone and removal expenses of £2,006.” — page 21
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Mrs Jean Logie, a Trustee, received remuneration of £10,001 for her services as Church Officer (2024: £9,330).
“Mrs Jean Logie, a Trustee, received remuneration of £10,001 for her services as Church Officer (2024: £9,330). Rev Alexander McAspurren, a Trustee, benefitted from the payment of council tax on the manse of £3,216 and the payment of travel, telephone and removal expenses of £2,006.” — page 21
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Rev Alexander McAspurren, a Trustee, received council tax payment of £3,216 and expenses of £2,006.
“Mrs Jean Logie, a Trustee, received remuneration of £10,001 for her services as Church Officer (2024: £9,330). Rev Alexander McAspurren, a Trustee, benefitted from the payment of council tax on the manse of £3,216 and the payment of travel, telephone and removal expenses of £2,006.” — page 21
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Trustees made unrestricted donations totaling £27,904.
“Mrs Jean Logie, a Trustee, received remuneration of £10,001 for her services as Church Officer (2024: £9,330). Rev Alexander McAspurren, a Trustee, benefitted from the payment of council tax on the manse of £3,216 and the payment of travel, telephone and removal expenses of £2,006.” — page 21
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.