The Church of Scotland - Aberdeen: St Stephens Church
Latest income
£116k
Latest spending
£91k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £181,460, representing approximately 25 months of expenditure, which is significantly above any stated policy target. The charity reported a net income of £7,160 before investment losses, but a net expenditure of £22,307 after recognizing a £29,467 loss on investments, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £206,276 to £183,969.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £20,001 - £30,000
“stipend was £26,644 and the maximum stipend (in the fifth and subsequent years of service) £32,743.” — page 15
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Minister's stipend paid via National Stipend Fund (Church of Scotland General Trustees)
“All Church of Scotland congregations contribute to the National Stipend Fund which bears the costs Of all ministers’ stipends and employer's contributions for national insurance, pension and housing and loan fund.” — page 15
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.