BICESTER SPIRITUALIST CHURCH REGISTERED CHAIUTY NO. 1013339 RECEIPTS ALW PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025 STATEMEf4T OF ASSETS AND LIABILrfiES AS AT 31- DECEMBER 2025
BICESTER SPIRITUALIST CHURCH LEGAL AI¥ID ADMtNISTRATIVE INFORMAT10Tr4 FOR THE PERIOD EI+4DED 315f DECEMBER 2025 stered Name Bicester Spiritualist Church stered Number 1013339 Princi al Olee The Clifton Centre Ashdene Road Bicesler OX26 2BH Trustees Robert Gooch (Custodial Trustee) Anthony Plowman (Custodial Tnlee} Lynrl Beckett Rita Clifton Judith Plowman (General Secretary) Deiek Taylor Sue Young (Treasurer) Bankers HSBC UK Inde endent Examiner Mrs H C Fanthome FCA, King Loose & Co St John's House, 5 South Parade, Summcrtown. Oxford OX2 7JL
BICESTER SPIIUTUALIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PEiUOD Ef4DED 31- DECEMBER 2025 The Trustees present their Report and Accounts for the period ended 31° December 2025. The accounts comply with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 2011, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing Ihcir accoullls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slalldard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland Charities SORP (FRS 102),. and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Chari 's Trusts The Charity was registered on 4 August 1992 and is governed by model rules and conslithtion adopted 3 ISI May 1992 and amended 24 ' October 2016. Le al and Administrative Information This infornlltion is given on page l. Ob ects As set out in the Charity's governing documents, the Charity's objectives are.. to advance the Christian religion in J)articular ihe Christian Spiritttalist church ani5ation of Services Activities and Achievement5 durin the Period Incoming funds are generatcd principally from rentals, together with moni¢5 from collections, privat¢ donations. attd from fundraising events. As well as raising funds for th¢ ongoing costs of running a parish, these events aim to build ¢ommunity within the parish and to r&ise iwar¢n¢ss of thc Charity in the wid¢r community of Bicester. The main activitlC5 for the public benefit in relation to the objectives of Bicester Spiritualist Church during tlie period were.. the organisation and running of Bicester Spiritualist Church to enable those who wish to use it to assist the development of their Christian and spirityalist faith. the organising of regular ieligious services with a recognised medium and. where practical. allowing the public to join in and worship. the organising of healing sessions and facilitaling healing workshops and training for the development of healing techniques. the provision of workshops foT the development of Christian Spiritualism. More specifically the Trustees concluded the improvements to the security system and gencral maintenance was carried out.
2a. BICESTER SPIIUTUALIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT CONT'D FOR THE PERIOD EPED 31W DECEMBER 2025 Future develo ments There are currcntly no new major projects envisaged apart from building internal cupboards and the nonnal maintenance of the Premises. It is hoped that this continuing comrnitmenl to maintaining and enhancing the charity's resources, in a cost effective manner, will attra¢1 additional uscr groups lo the premises. ublic Benefit ID reviewing the Charity's ongoing objectives and activities, the Trustees have considered the guidatLce set out in the Charity Commission's guidelines on public benefit, and are of the opinion that thc objectives and acts'vities are in total compliauc¢ Iherewilh. Trustees The Trustees named on page I served during th¢ period and up to the date of signing this report. There are no other Tnte¢s. ointment and Trainfin of Trustees Trustees are appointed following selection based on their professional skills an(Vor representational qualits"es. Induction alld training ofnew Trustees is informal, mainly covered by word of mouth and attendance &t meetings where policy decisions are taken. and matters of concern discusscd. Thcre is no specific training policy. Reserves Polic The Trustees wnsider that free liquÉd rcscrves amounting to six month's opcrating costs is prud¢nt and advisable to cover the various uncertainties and risks io the current economic climate. These requirements are under nStant review by the Trusiees. who consider that the position at the period end dale is in line with policy. Trustees RemunerAtionlE enses No expenses are paid to Trustees other than to reimbuTse autborised disbursements incurred. Risk Mana ement The Trustees have exarnit)ed the major strategic. busincss and operational risks which the Charity face5 or may face, and confim) that systems are in placc to enable regular reports to be produce so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen any such risks. The principal risks faced by the charity are: • sustaillability of rental incomes ability to mainlain rental pmpertics to a high standard. at reasonable cost maintaining. or incr¢&sin& the number of Trustees. The Trustees ar¢ aware of these risks and, together with their professional advisers, keep the issues under constant review.
2b. BICE TER SPIIUTUALIST CHURCH TRUSTEES, ANNUAL IiEPORT CONT'D FOR THE PEIUOD ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025 Statement of Tru5tees' res onsibilities The Ttuslees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Acwunting Practice. Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statcmeDts for eacli financial year, which give a true and fair view of the Charity's fillan¢ial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trnstees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply thcm consistently,. observe the methods and principles of the applicable Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. stale whether applicable accounting standards and statements of rccommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the fuClaI statements. prepare the fin8ncial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriatc to presume that the Charity will continue in operation. The Trnslees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial p)sition of the Charity and enable thcm to ensure that the finimcial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the applicable Charities SORP. They are also responsible for Safeguarding the assels of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irTegularities. roval This report has been approved by the Tru5tces and is signed on their behalf by.. Signed............... Date . (Trustee)
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BICESTER SPIIUTUALIST CHURCH SECRETARY'S Af4NUAL REPORT FOR THE PEiUOD Ef4DED 31sf DECEMBER 2025 BSC and The Clifton Centre is a very special place which is used by mally community groups: U3A. BicesleT Local History Society (BLHS), Creative Dance, Bicesler WI, Real Results, Oxfordshire Motor-Bike club, Slirnming World and occasioually by the Illstlte of Motorbikes Asso¢i21ion (IMA}. BSC also leases part of the building to King5 End Association Club whose lease is reviewed annually. BSC use the premises every Sunday. Monday, most Saturdays with the odd day and evening evellts. The Church celebrates events such as Easter, Remembran¢e Sunday and hold a Carol Servicc and Christmas Raffle amjually. The Clairvoyant evenings are with intcrnational and local mediums, 1-2-1 Coffee and Cake aftemoons and of course every Sunday our Divinc Service with mediums generally from England and Wales. BSC also rnn healing and development groups, the most recent gmup which commenced their studies in January 2024 completed their course in August and September 2025 and we are proud to say that all the healers passed with flying colours and very high marks. Open Circles are run monthly with Tony Plowman and Maureen Braham in accordancc with our conslitulion. Membcrs of tbe congregation are offerillg to give address and readillgs. there is also a piece of reflective music which the congregation choose. BSC held the service for the Ordination of Simou Bosher and the Vow Renewal ceremony for Jess and John Taylor all metnbers of BSC and the certificate ccremony for the qualified hcalcrs. Minister Adrian Demiey and Minister Judith Plowman officiated at these ceremonies. Robert Gooch and Tony Plowman (both Custodial Ttustees) ensure that the value of the property is not diminjshed and continue lo maintaitL the buildings and cotnputer systems by keeping Ihe costs to Ihe minimum by carrying out the repairs where legally pennitted themselves. Works that have been catTied out during 2025 are in general the official inspections: fire alarni system. electrical systems and security. To ty and reduce the electrical use the whole building lighting system was changcd to LED lighting and further in the kitchen. toilets and entrance hall changed to sensor lighting. BSC is in the process of reviewing the H&S Policy and Fire Evacuation Procedures all should be omplele by September 2026 and will be issued to all users of the premises. BSC are very grate1 for all the help they are given to ensure that the BSC and The Clifton Centre jobs are covered and that all tbe events are run efficiently and smoothly. BSC bopes lo continue ils journey and promises to allow all visitors to enjoy th¢ ambiance of the Church and hall and goitLg fonvard hopes to put on mally more entS in 2026. All suggestions are considered. To all the trustees, our employee, voluntccrs, who all willingly sel up the church. make the tea, chair. rea an genera come I e congregation Thank you, and thanks also musl go to our congregation, associates and the CCSI who BSC are affiliated to.. particularly President Danoy PiDto and Vice President Adrian Denney who are always available if we have any problerns or require advice. You have all contributed to tbe on-going success of Bi¢ester Spiritualist Church and The Clifton Centre through attendance, discussions, organising, plamiing and being able to participate and provide support whell ablc to do so, it is appropriate that yOLLr personal and collective efforts are acknowledged, and we hope to continue with our fvll services and cotyjmunity usage and perhaps add even more users to the Centre in 2026. Thank you. Minister Judith Plowrnan Gelleral Secretary Bicesl¢r Spiritualist Church , January 2026
BICESTER SPIRrruALIST CHURCH INDEPEIYDETr4T EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD El+4DED 31- DECEMBER 2025 REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1013339 I report on the accounts of the charity, for the year ended 31° December 2025. which are set out on pages 5 to 7. Res ective res onsibilities of the trustees and examiner Th¢ charity's tsuslees are iesponsible for the preparalion of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under Section 144(2) of the Charitics Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examitkation is needed. li is my responsibility to- exan)ine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity COnnissIOnerS under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act- and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of inde endent examiner's re ort My examination was Caled out ID accordance with the General Directions given by tbe Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity, and a comparison of the accounts presellted with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trnstees concerning any Such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accoullts present a 'true and fair view.. and the report is limited to those matters set oul in the ststement below. nde endent examfiner's statement Jn connection with my examination. no matter IMS corne to my attention: (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe thaL in any material respect. the requirements: to keep accoutLting T¢cords in ardance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act" and to prepare accounts which accord with the accountin8 records alld to Comply with the accounting requirements of the 20I l A¢t have not been met. or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. King Loose & Co St John's House 5 South Parade Summertown Oxford OX2 7JL H C FAP4THOME FCA Dated...3IK.
BICESTER SPIRITUALI CH FTS AND PAYMEIYT ERIOD ENDED31 MBER 2025 CHARITY NO. 1013339 2024 Collcction 1.681.75 2257.68 Raffle 1.104.13 2,127.15 Tickets 3.197. 4,098.00 Refreshment5 & donations 407.fAI 450.64 Op¢n circl¢ Psychic PR & libTOry Rent 600.00 1.267.03 20.00 40.00 34.334.95 34,874.85 BooklDVD Sales 4.50 76.60 Intercst Received 2.326.10 1.240.88 43.675.43 46.432.83 PAYMEiYTS Building repairs & maintenanc¢ HeaLllight/watcrlrates InsuM)¢¢ linc PLI) Accounta]]t 2,751.42 3.513.75 13,769.35 18,497.13 1.838.62 330.00 312.00 Other (flowers, milk, stationery etcl Other expctt5¢5 Medium expenses Wage5 Srnall Equipment & chairs purchased Bank ChgTg¢5 Donatlotts lin05 £92 uncashcd chq blfj DefibrillatorGrant Remm¢d 1,288.17 1,803.52 793.65 765.65 2.088.00 3.904.00 3,070.79 3.020.49 0.00 381.95 93.04 106.54 70.90 400.00 126.093.94) (34,316.61) Net Surplusl(DefJcit) 17,581.49 12.116.22
BICE TER SPIRrruALIST CHURCH TATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025 CHARITY NO. 1013339 Note5 2025 2024 tXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets 247,153. 10 247,153.10 CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Bank Community Account Business Saver Account 25,948.72 64,372.99 22,663.13 50,046.89 90,321.71 72,710.02 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors 96.00 65.80 Net Current Assets 90,225.71 72,644.22 r4ET ASSETS 337,378.81 319,797J2 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds BtFwd Surplus/lDcficit) for the period 319,797.32 17,581.49 307,680.90 12,116.42 iJNRESTRICTED FUTr4DS CIFWD 337,378.81 319,797.32 Approv¢d by th tees Dated
BICE ER SPIRITUALIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PEIUOD EIWED 31- DECEMBER 2025 Accountin Policies (a) Basis of preparadon The accounts (finan¢ial slatemcnts) have been prepared Oll a receipts and payments basis. (b) Tangible Assets and Depreciation Tangible fixed assets held for the charity's own us¢ are stated at cost. Tan 'ble Fixed Assets ui Total Cost Brought forward Ol.01.25 Additions Disposals 246,768 385 247,153 Carried forward 31. l2.25 246,768 385 247,153 Depreciation BroUt fonvard 01.01.25 Charge for the period Depreciation on disposals Carried forward 31.12.25 Net Book Value at 31.12.25 246,768 385 247,153 Net Book Valu¢ at 31.12.24 246.768 385 247,153 All tangible fixcd assets are used directly for Charitable poSeS. Trustees Rem llerationx enses None of the Trustees receive a salary froin the charity. No expenses are paid lo Trnstees other to reimburse o¢casional, low-value authorised disbursements iDcurr¢d.