St Leonards Episcopal Church: Lasswade
Latest income
£143k
Latest spending
£95k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £1,602 for the year ended 30 September 2024, driven by unrestricted payments exceeding receipts. The Vestry manages financial risks by keeping major exposures under review and maintains insurance for its property assets, which are not valued in the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated policy
“None of the Vestry members received remuneration in respect of their position as Vestry members. However the Rector received a stipend, pension contributions and occupies the rectory on a rent-free basis with the Council Tax and telephone paid by the Church.” — page 7
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Payments to trustees: The Rector received a stipend and pension contributions. Vestry members received no remuneration, only mileage allowance.
“None of the Vestry members received remuneration in respect of their position as Vestry members. However the Rector received a stipend, pension contributions and occupies the rectory on a rent-free basis with the Council Tax and telephone paid by the Church.” — page 7
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: The Rector receives a stipend, pension contributions, and occupies the rectory rent-free with subsidised heating, lighting, and council tax. These are shared expenses with the linked charge of St.Mary’s, Dalkeith.
“However the Rector received a stipend, pension contributions and occupies the rectory on a rent-free basis with the Council Tax and telephone paid by the Church. Heating and lighting are also subsidised. Electric car leased by the Churches is available for use by all members of the clergy team. (These are all shared expenses with the linked charge of St.Mary’s, Dalkeith.)”
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.