Dalkeith St John’s and Newton Parish Church (Church of Scotland)
Latest income
£242k
Latest spending
£271k
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £30,026, which represents three months of normal church expenditure, falling below the trustees' policy target of approximately six months. The charity reported a net deficit for the year of £28,532, driven largely by a £10,000 decrease in congregational giving and increased ongoing expenditure. However, the trustees note that a capital transfer of £30,000 is expected in the first quarter of 2025 to help build up reserves.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Minister received travel expenses, telephone costs, and Council Tax paid by the church.
“During the year the minister received travel expenses of £2,337 and the church paid telephone costs of £394 and Council Tax of £3,869” — page 9
Per FY2024 accounts as filed with OSCR.