United Irvine Church of Scotland
Latest income
£486k
Latest spending
£496k
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit in the General Fund for the year ended 31 December 2024, with unrestricted reserves falling to £94,914. The trustees note this level is below their policy target of three months' expenditure and express concern that the current trend could exhaust reserves by mid-2027 if income remains reduced and costs increase.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: Under £50,000
“No employee had employee benefits in excess of £50,000 (2023= nil).” — page 16
Per FY2024 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated policy
“The remaining balance of £94,914 in the General Fund represents only two and a half months’ day-to-day expenditure which is a concerning position to be in.”
Per FY2024 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Trustees received reimbursement of expenses totalling £14,342, including Ministers' travelling expenses, telephone, broadband and zoom costs, plus the Manse Council Tax, amounted to £11,942.14.
“During the year, 3 trustees received reimbursement of expenses incurred totalling £14,342 - of this, the Ministers’ travelling expenses, telephone, broadband and zoom costs, plus the Manse Council Tax, amounted to £11,942.14 (Organist) received £2,400 in 2024.” — page 16
Per FY2024 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: A total of £75,006 was donated to United Irvine Church of Scotland by Trustees.
“During the year, 3 trustees received reimbursement of expenses incurred totalling £14,342 - of this, the Ministers’ travelling expenses, telephone, broadband and zoom costs, plus the Manse Council Tax, amounted to £11,942.14 (Organist) received £2,400 in 2024.” — page 16
Per FY2024 accounts as filed with OSCR.