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Company registration number 02837084 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1024543 (England and Wales)

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees R C Beckett
S C Burgess
K A Ham
A C McIntosh
D E Campbell
Charity number 1024543
Company number 02837084
Principal address Unit 1
16 Morris Road
Leicester
LE2 6BR
Registered office 167 London Road
Leicester
LE2 1EG
Independent examiner Philip John Dymond FCCA
Cheyette Ltd
167 London Road
Leicester
LE2 1EG

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 15

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charitable company's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (published in October 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charitable company's objects are to promote the belief in the Biblical record of creation, showing it to be foundational to Christian belief. This is achieved through four principal aims:

The charity undertakes the following activities for achieving objectives:

The charity operates the UK ministry Answers in Genesis UK/Europe.

The trustees, having regard to the guidance issued, confirm that the public benefit of the charity is found in advancing the Christian religion through promoting, by all means of communication, belief in the whole of the Bible and in particular, the creation of the universe by God. The charity actively raises awareness and understanding amongst Christians and non-Christians of creation and the God behind it, using up to date scientific evidence as well as biblical evidence. A significant range of resources (layman and technical) are available to the public (adults and children), through books, DVDs, website and radio and television programmes and interviews. Meetings and conferences, which are open to all, are regularly held throughout the United Kingdom, when permitted.

The charitable company is most grateful for the many volunteer hours expended by helpers at events and at the main office and warehouse in Leicester.

Achievements and performance

49 meetings were held in England, Northern Ireland, Italy and Spain. These covered a full variety of topics including relevance of Genesis, creation apologetics, the Bible, design, dinosaurs, science, atheism and social issues (e.g. the family, racism, climate change and identity), etc.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Highlights include:

Additional notes of significance:

Financial review

During the year ended 30th June 2025, the trustees continued to actively manage the financial position; during the year the charitable company incurred a general fund deficit of £41,765 (2024 - surplus £61,033). At the year end the total reserves of the charity were £275,049 (2024 - £316,814), none of which were restricted, being the equivalent of approximately 11 months operating costs, ensuring that the charitable company complied with the current reserves policy.

Income, expenditure and cash flow have been monitored monthly. The trustees and staff have worked proactively and with some vigour to reduce costs and maintain income. The organisation is in a good position financially to enter the next financial year.

A realistic Business Plan was in place for the year ended 30th June 2025 and has been monitored against monthly reported figures in order that any deviations can be identified in a timely manner and acted upon. The trustees are aware of the need, particularly in the current financial climate, to be prudent and regularly review measures to contribute to the financial stability of the charitable company. Reserves should be more than adequate to cover any short term increase in expenditure that this will entail.

It is the policy of the charitable company that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charitable company’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charitable company is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The entity, which is also known as Answers in Genesis, is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

R C Beckett

S C Burgess K A Ham A C McIntosh D E Campbell M Iles (Resigned 3 October 2025)

The trustees may appoint any person who is willing to act to be a trustee of the charitable company. Trustees appointed during the year shall hold office until the next Annual General Meeting of the charitable company or for another period as specified (up to a maximum of two years) and shall be eligible for re-election at the appropriate AGM.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Organisation

The board of trustees must consist of a minimum of three members but is not subject to any maximum. The board meets quarterly and on such other occasions as shall be deemed necessary to ensure the effective functioning of the charity. Regular communication amongst all trustees is maintained between board meetings.

Potential trustees are usually invited to attend board meetings and participate in the running of the charity for a period of six to twelve months prior to being approved for appointment as trustees. In addition, new trustees are invited and encouraged to attend a series of short training sessions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. These sessions relate to the following:

A question and answer pack is available drawing on information from the various Charity Commission publications signposted through the Commission's guide "the Essential Trustee" as a follow up to these sessions. This is distributed to all new trustees along with the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the latest financial statements.

This Report has been prepared having taken advantage of the small companies exemption in the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

R C Beckett

Dated: 10 February 2026

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Answers in Genesis UK/Europe (the charitable company) for the year ended 30 June 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charitable company’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Philip John Dymond FCCA

Cheyettes Ltd 167 London Road Leicester LE2 1EG

Dated: 10 February 2026

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
120,409
266,498
25,000
Charitable activities
3
146,208
60,421
-
Investments
4
2,499
2,188
-
Total income
269,116
329,107
25,000
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
310,881
267,217
25,000
Other expenditure
9
-
857
-
Total expenditure
310,881
268,074
25,000
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in
funds
(41,765)
61,033
-
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 July 2024
316,814
255,781
-
Fund balances at 30 June 2025
275,049
316,814
-
Total
2024
£
291,498
60,421
2,188
354,107
292,217
857
293,074
61,033
255,781
316,814

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Stocks
12
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the charitable company
Unrestricted funds
2025
£
38,144
11,635
239,375
289,154
(20,165)
£
6,060
268,989
275,049
275,049
275,049
2024
£
38,022
15,961
294,291
348,274
(36,884)
£
5,424
311,390
316,814
316,814
316,814

The charitable company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 June 2025. No member of the charitable company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these financial statements.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 10 February 2026

R C Beckett

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Answers in Genesis UK/Europe is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 167 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1EG.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charitable company's memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (issued in October 2019). The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charitable company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charitable company.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charitable company is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charitable company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charitable company has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be attributed directly to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.

Expenditure on charitable activities relates to the direct costs associated with merchandising income, which is recognised when the associated sale is made.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and equipment 15% per annum on a reducing balance basis Fixtures and fittings 15% per annum on a reducing balance basis Computers 25% per annum on a reducing balance basis Vehicles 25% per annum on a reducing balance basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charitable company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charitable company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charitable company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
109,972
-
Legacies receivable
299
-
Refund of tax (Gift Aid)
10,138
-
120,409
-
For the year ended 30 June 2024
266,498
25,000
Total
2025
£
109,972
299
10,138
120,409
Total
2024
£
224,430
55,763
11,305
291,498
291,498

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

3 Charitable activities

Charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
Literature sales
34,476
Audio visual sales
6,372
Subscriptions
8,186
Conference income
88,174
Other income
9,000
146,208
Total
2024
£
34,297
7,549
10,621
-
7,954
60,421

4 Income from investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 2,499 2,188

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

5 Charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
Direct costs:
Staff costs
117,102
Depreciation
1,234
Purchasing and merchandising costs
72,886
Support costs:
Lease of land and buildings
21,645
Printing, postage, stationery and IT costs
16,600
Other office management costs
9,209
Motor, travel and subsistence
1,755
Other allocated costs
7,513
Legal and professional
685
Independent examiner's fees
2,348
Bank charges
3,113
Conference costs
56,791
310,881
6
Net movement in funds
2025
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner:
- for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
2,348
- for other financial services
685
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
1,234
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
-
Total
2024
£
152,313
1,400
58,373
19,360
19,441
20,844
2,129
12,831
533
2,161
2,832
-
292,217
2024
£
2,161
533
1,400
857

7 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charitable company during the year.

Two trustees were reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses during the year of £600 (2024 - £1,014).

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

8 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Management and administration
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
2025
Number
4
2025
£
107,008
5,058
5,036
117,102
2024
Number
4
2024
£
138,399
8,373
5,541
152,313

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.

9 Other

Other
Unrestricted Total
funds
2025 2024
£
Net loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets - 857

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

11 Tangible fixed assets

Plant and
equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
Vehicles
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 July 2024
8,326
12,887
8,875
15,658
Additions
-
735
1,137
-
At 30 June 2025
8,326
13,622
10,012
15,658
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 July 2024
8,229
11,059
6,039
14,997
Depreciation charged in the year
15
300
754
165
At 30 June 2025
8,244
11,359
6,793
15,162
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2025
82
2,263
3,219
496
At 30 June 2024
97
1,828
2,837
662
12
Stocks
Total
£
45,746
1,872
47,618
40,324
1,234
41,558
6,060
5,424
Finished goods and goods for resale
13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2025
£
38,144
2025
£
978
721
9,936
11,635
2024
£
38,022
2024
£
-
4,044
11,917
15,961

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
Notes
£
Other taxation and social security
1,863
Deferred income
15
-
Trade creditors
5,318
Other creditors
22
Accruals
12,962
20,165
15
Deferred income
2025
£
Arising from conference income received in
advance
-
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
2025
£
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
-
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 July 2024
19,516
Released from previous periods
(19,516)
Resources deferred in the year
-
Deferred income at 30 June 2025
-
16
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
5,036
2024
£
3,169
19,516
1,284
-
12,915
36,884
2024
£
19,516
2024
£
19,516
-
-
19,516
19,516
2024
£
5,541

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.

ANSWERS IN GENESIS UK/EUROPE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

17 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

Movement in funds Movement
in funds
Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Balance at
resources expended 1 July 2024 resources 30 June 2025
£ £ £ £ £
Answers in Genesis US 25,000 (25,000) - - -
25,000 (25,000) - - -

All restricted funds are held for the charitable company’s primary objectives and have arisen for the following specific purposes:

Answers in Genesis US: relates to support provided to assist funding salaries.

18 Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the charitable company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between two and five years
2025
£
17,636
1,419
19,055
2024
£
23,047
19,054
42,101

19 Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties

During the year the charitable company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

A. McIntosh and S. Burgess are trustees of the charitable company for which they have undertaken separate speaking engagements and were paid a total of £700 (2024 - £550).