Ayr St Columba Church of Scotland
Latest income
£249k
Latest spending
£263k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds held a deficit of £83,902 for the year, before accounting for investment surpluses, resulting in a total decrease in funds of £49,126. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £503,936 remain, representing approximately 24 months of general expenditure. The charity notes risks related to declining attendance and an ageing congregation but maintains that resources are adequate for ongoing operations.
What the accounts disclose
Payments to trustees: One trustee received reimbursement of expenses incurred totalling £3,405. Kirk Session members received £10,742 as Secretary and £10,470 as Beadle & Church Officer. A new Kirk Session member received £13,576 as Director of Music.
“During the year one trustee received reimbursement of expenses incurred totalling £3,405. In addition Pe. are members of the Kirk Session, received respectively £10,742 as Secretary and £10,470 as Beadle & Church Officer. [EEE became a member of the Kirk Session on 28 January 2024, since then he received £13,576 as Director of Music.” — page 17
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Trustees donated £31,147 to the congregation.
“During the year a total of £31,147 was donated to the congregation by trustees.” — page 17
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.