Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Redhill Christian Fellowship Trust
On accounts for the year 31 May 2025 Charity no 1014936 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3 to 9 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the period ended 31/05/2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: ~~PO [|~~ Name: Nigel Swift ~~Cs~~ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 42 Osward Croydon CR0 9HB
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date 01 June 2024 31 May 2025 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Redhill Christian Fellowship Trust Other names charity is known by RCF Registered charity number (if any) 1014936 Charity's principal address P O Box 192 Redhill Surrey Postcode RH1 5YL ~~——~~ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Mr C J Batty Chairman 2 Miss N M Woolley 3 Mr C Hemsley 4 Mrs S T King 5 6 7 ~~===>~~ Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Independent Examiner Nigel Swift 42 Osward, Croydon, CR0 9HB Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) ~~==~~ Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts
The charity is governed by a Trust Deed dated 14 September 1991 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
The charity is constituted as an unincorporated charity
(eg. trust, association, company)
New Trustees are appointed by a resolution at a meeting of the Trustee selection methods Trustees at which there is a majority of the Trustees present and are (eg. appointed by, elected by) provided with a copy of the Trust Deed.
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Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
The Charity is a Christian church which has met at various venues in the Borough of Reigate and Banstead and may meet and function as one or several bodies in other places for the worship of God, the instruction and edification of Christians, the care and Christian instruction of young people and children and the evangelisation of non-Christians, the relief of sickness and poverty and the advancement of the Christian faith generally.
The Fellowship is led by a church leader, who makes decisions with input from church members, as to how the Fellowship can best attain its objectives so that God is honoured in all things. The church leader represents and serves the members and has the responsibility of the day to day running and development of the Fellowship within the objectives of the trust.
The Trustees work alongside the church leader, liaising in the financing of activities and causes to best attain the objectives of the Fellowship. However, the Trustees have a duty as to the application of the charitable funds of the Fellowship in a manner that is transparent and accountable to donors, beneficiaries and the public by keeping their information on the public register up to date.
Redhill Christian Fellowship is an independent fellowship which is a member of the Evangelical Alliance and is part of Churches Together in Redhill and District. The Fellowship operates a Safeguarding policy for children and vulnerable adults.
Paul Puzey was elected Fellowship leader on 4[th] November 2007, together with his wife Hermione.
Section C Objectives and activities
- The objects of the charity are: a) The worship of God
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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b) The instruction and edification of Christians
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c) The care and Christian instruction of young people and children, and the evangelisation of non-Christians
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d) The relief of sickness and poverty
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e) The advancement of the Christian faith generally
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The trustees see participation within the community and representation of the Christian perspective to the wider community as a central part of the Fellowship’s role, to which end the trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Redhill Christian Fellowship has been active throughout the year. The Fellowship offers open and public meetings every Sunday from 10.30 am – 1.00 pm. The Sunday meetings were held at the Harlequin theatre within the Warwick Quadrant area of Redhill town centre until the building was closed in September 2023. Since then the Sunday meetings and various other meetings throughout the week have been held in various venues in Redhill and Reigate.
The Fellowship offers public services of worship, biblical instruction and teaching, children’s facilities and the encouragement of one another and any visitors.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
The Fellowship has taken part in a number of public activities representing the Christian community including the ongoing Redhill Street Pastors project, which is part of a well-known Christian project coordinated by Ascension Trust. Redhill Christian Fellowship played a major role in initiating the Street Pastors project coming to Redhill in September 2009, with Paul Puzey chairing the management committee of this cross denominational community project, in cooperation with Surrey Police and Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. Nicky Woolley, a trustee of the Fellowship has taken over the role of Street Pastors Coordinator.
The Fellowship continues to cooperate with local Christian bodies for outreach in the town including continuing support toward the costs of schools workers for the Sparkfish project. Sparkfish provides Christian children and youth support to a number of local schools. Hermione Puzey is a Trustee for Sparkfish.
The Fellowship also supported a food-bank in St Matthews during the period. The Fellowship is involved with the activities of Churches Together in Redhill and District, which Paul Puzey Chairs.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main The Fellowship has continued to support overseas work in France and achievements of the charity the Philippines. during the year The project in France is called Isaiah 55. It prints low cost bibles and gospel materials for distribution around France and the French speaking world. They also run other evangelistic events. In the Philippines the fellowship supports a Church and an orphanage on the island of Leyte. They are involved in various local social programmes. RCF continues to be an Open Doors partnership church. Open Doors is an organisation with the purpose of supporting the persecuted church around the world. RCF began supporting Christian Friends of Israel (CFI) in 2023 and has continued to do so.
Section E Financial review
In accordance with the policy of the trust, the Unrestricted and Restricted Brief statement of the funds have not been allowed to accumulate, the funds have been utilised charity’s policy on reserves for the purposes for which they were set up. Details of any funds materially There were no funds materially in deficit at any time during the year. in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Outlook
We look to continue our close cooperation with other churches in the town and area, and build our links with overseas Christian ministries. The Trust continues to manage our resources to best respond to the social and economic challenges of our time, and meet the needs presented to us with a Christian ethos of grace, generosity and prayer. We do not envisage any major changes to the Trust’s circumstances in the coming year.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Christopher Batty Sandra King Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Trustee Chair, etc) Date
During the financial year Redhill Christian Fellowship trust has sustained a stable operational income and expenditure. The level of restricted funds has fluctuated over the year but unrestricted funds have been maintained at a reasonable level. ~~_~~
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1014936
Redhill Christian Fellowship SECTION A Receipts and payments accounts
For the period from 01 June 2024 to 31 May 2025
| Restricted funds | Total funds | ||||
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| Unrestricted funds | Jun 2024 - May | Jun 2024 - May | Last Year | ||
| Jun 2024 - May 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | Apr 2023 - May 2024 | ||
| A1 Receipts | |||||
| Gifts and Donations Income | |||||
| Restricted France - Isaiah 55 | 0 | 2,031 | 2,031 | 5,494 | |
| Restricted Israel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144 | |
| Restricted Open Doors | 0 | 501 | 501 | 575 | |
| Restricted Philippines | 0 | 150 | 150 | 1,100 | |
| Unrestricted | 33,665 | 0 | 33,665 | 31,259 | |
| Other income - interest received | 62 | 0 | 62 | 143 | |
| Sub total (Gross income) | 33,727 | 2,682 | 36,409 | 38,715 | |
| A2 Asset and investment sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Receipts | 33,727 | 2,682 | 36,409 | 38,715 | |
| A3 Payments | |||||
| Bank service charges | 74 | 0 | 74 | 87 | |
| Catering | 498 | 0 | 498 | 399 | |
| Children's work | 99 | 0 | 99 | 125 | |
| Consumables: | |||||
| Miscellaneous supplies | 478 | 0 | 478 | 516 | |
| Office supplies | 161 | 0 | 161 | 159 | |
| Equipment hardware | 172 | 0 | 172 | 8 | |
| Evangelism | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
| Gifts and Donations : | |||||
| France - Isaiah 55 | 144 | 1,276 | 1,420 | 6,135 | |
| Israel | 750 | 0 | 750 | 950 | |
| Open Doors | 143 | 501 | 644 | 1,226 | |
| Philippines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,600 | |
| Redhill Foodbank | 400 | 0 | 400 | 700 | |
| Sparkfish | 1,200 | 0 | 1,200 | 1,400 | |
| Street Pastors | 600 | 0 | 600 | 700 | |
| CARE | 500 | 0 | 500 | 500 | |
| Hall & Venue Hire | 4,486 | 0 | 4,486 | 5,826 | |
| Insurance | 537 | 0 | 537 | 518 | |
| Professional fees: | |||||
| Accounting | 1,440 | 0 | 1,440 | 1,590 | |
| Other professional fees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 285 | |
| Repairs and renewals | 301 | 0 | 301 | 114 | |
| Resources | |||||
| Other resources | 50 | 0 | 50 | 236 | |
| Printing and Reproduction | 77 | 0 | 77 | 260 | |
| Safeguarding | 26 | 0 | 26 | 189 | |
| Subscriptions | 985 | 0 | 985 | 788 | |
| Sundries | 256 | 0 | 256 | 384 | |
| Support Costs: | |||||
| Local Ministry | 14,359 | 0 | 14,359 | 16,800 | |
| Ministry Gifts | 500 | 0 | 500 | 250 | |
| Telecoms and software | |||||
| Software expense | 507 | 0 | 507 | 625 | |
| Telecoms | 888 | 0 | 888 | 661 | |
| Website costs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 317 | |
| Training | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| Sub total | 29,631 | 1,777 | 31,408 | 44,393 | |
| A4 Asset and investment purchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Payments | 29,631 | 1,777 | 31,408 | 44,393 | |
| Net of receipts/(payments) | 4,096 | 905 | 5,001 | -5,678 | |
| A5 Transfers between funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| A6 Cash funds last year end | 4,163 | 664 | 4,827 | 10,505 | |
| Cash funds this year end | 8,259 | 1,569 | 9,828 | 4,827 | |
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Redhill Christian Fellowship 1014936 SECTION B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds |
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| 31 May 2025 31 May 2025 31 May 2025 31 May 2024 |
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| B1 Cash funds Bank Current Account Bank Deposit Account Petty Cash |
1,697 1,569 3,266 827 6,562 0 6,562 4,000 0 0 0 0 |
| Total cash funds | 8,259 1,569 9,828 4,827 |
| agree with receipts and payments accounts B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for charity's own use B5 Liabilities |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,016 0 1,016 1,016 0 0 0 0 |
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print name |
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print name |
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print name |
Date of approval |
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| Christopher Batty | |||
| Sandra King |
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