Edinburgh: Morningside United Church
Latest income
£122k
Latest spending
£134k
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £13,120 for the year, driven by voluntary giving falling significantly compared to the previous year. However, the trustees concluded that free reserves of £80,000 were maintained, exceeding their stated policy target, and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Payments to trustees: Minister (trustee) received reimbursement of expenses totalling £1,118.
“During the year one trustee was remunerated. The Minister, in accordance with the constitutional provisions, received reimbursement of expenses totalling £1,118 (2024 £2,565).” — page 13
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.
Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration
“During the year one trustee was remunerated. The Minister, in accordance with the constitutional provisions, received reimbursement of expenses totalling £1,118 (2024 £2,565). The pastoral assistant received salary, pulpit supply and expenses totalling £4,951 during 2024. (2024 - £5,291) No trustee or a person related to a trustee had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year. During the year a total of £4,500 was donated to the congregation by trustees, based on Gift Aid records and an estimate for those giving by open plate collection.” — page 13
Per FY2025 accounts as filed with OSCR.