Mid Deeside Parish, Church of Scotland
Latest income
£136k
Latest spending
£124k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the General Fund held unrestricted reserves of £57,608 at year-end, which the Trustees consider strong and in accordance with their policy target of £40,000 to £60,000. The charity reported an overall surplus of £11,799 across all funds for the year, supported by increased congregational giving and lower heating costs.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £30,001 - £40,000
“For the year under review the minimum stipend was £32,433 and the maximum stipend (in the fifth and subsequent years of service) £39,856.” — page 18
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Trustees received reimbursement for expenses
“During the year nine (2024: eight) Trustees received reimbursement for day to day church expenses, equipment purchases and other costs incurred on behalf of the congregation totalling £4,620 (2024: £3,721). In 2025 two Trustees (including their close relations) received fees totalling £1,150 (2024: £1,010) for carrying out beadle and audio visual duties at weddings and funerals (2024: two). Rev. Holly Smith received reimbursement of £996 (2024: £960) for travel expenses and reimbursement of £453 (2024: £442) for the rental and running costs of the manse telephone. Rev. Smith was also reimbursed a total of £782 (2024: £1,475) for the cost of other ministry and manse expenses.” — page 15
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.