THE FRIENDS OF ST. AUGUSTINE’S BROXBOURNE
(FOSTA)
Registered Charity Number 1046026
ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The Friends of St. Augustine’s Broxbourne Registered with the Charity Commission No. 1046026
Thirtieth Annual Report of the Trustees for the year ending 30" April 2025
This Charity, commonly known as FOSTA is registered with the Charity Commission No. 1046026 and constituted by Deed of Trust dated 7 December 1994 as amended from time to time.
The correspondent’s address is 58 Baas Lane, Broxbourne, Herts., ENIO 7EL
The Current Trustees are: Mr Geoffrey Green, Mr Michael Taylor, Mr Simon Dray, and Mrs Michele Griffiths.
The Charity is administered by the Trustees and the Treasurer Mr Chris Imms.
The object of the Charity ts to assist with the raising of funds for the maintenance, restoration and conservation of the fabric of St. Augustine’s Church, the Grade | listed Parish Church of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.
Funds are raised through membership, donations and events. During the period under review £28,222.13 was raised for future expenditure.
Membership fees, payable annually in May are currently £10 for single members and £15 for couples. Life membership is also available at a minimum cost of £100 for single members and £150 for couples.
The Annual General Meeting was held in the Church on 15" September 2024 after the FOSTA annual service.
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THE FRIENDS OF ST. AUGUSTINE'S BROXBOURNE (FOSTA)
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT GENERAL FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH APRIL 2025
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|2025|2024|
|£|£|
|RECEIPTS|
|income from|Voluntary|Sources|
|Members|Subscriptions|950.00|1025.00|
|Donations|-|General|25535.00|530.00|
|lncome|Tax|Repayments|(Gift Aid)|460.00|-|
|Surplus|from|trip|-|26645.00|107.00|
|Income|from|Assets|
|CBF|C|of|E|Funds|
|investment|Income|Shares|1428.71|1400.59|
|Fixed|Interest|Income|Shares|148.42|117.68|
|Virgin|Charity|Deposit|A/C|~|1577.13|3.15|1521.42|
|Transfer from|Virgin|Money D/A|-|1000.00|
|Total|Receipts|28222.13|4183,42|
|PAYMENTS|
|Direct|Charitable|Expenditure|
|Purchase|of CBF|CofE|Income|Shares|32000.00|
|Total|Payments|32000.00|
|BALANCES|
|Brought|forward|from|last|year|6701.61|2518.19|
|Carried|forward|to|next year|2923.74|6701.61|
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THE FRIENDS OF ST. AUGUSTINE'S BROXBOURNE (FOSTA)
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES As at the year ended 30 April 2025
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| General | |
| Fund | |
| £ | |
| MONETARY ASSETS | |
| Cash Balances on Receipts and PaymentsAccount | |
| Barclays Bank Community Account | 2923.74 |
| OTHERMONETARYASSETS | 0 |
| LIABILITIES | a) |
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| Liabilities nowdue for payment | 0 |
| NON-MONETARY ASSETS | |
| Held for Investment Purposes | |
| CBF Church ofEngland | |
| Investment Income Shares | 60200.00 |
| Fixed Interest Income Shares | 5850.00 |
| Cost | 66050.00 |
| MarketValue | 85155.71 |
The accounts set out on page 2 for the financial year ended 30 Apri! 2025 and the statement of assets and liabilities at that date as set out on page 3 are as approved by the trustees.
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THE FRIENDS OF ST AUGUSTINE’S BROXBOURNE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FRIENDS OF ST AUGUSTINE’S BROXBOURNE Charity No 1046026
I report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 30 April 2025 which are set out on pages 2 and 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145 (5)(b) of the Charities Act),and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanation from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide ail the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect the requirements : to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act;
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Michael J.Stephens
59 Woodstock Road Broxbourne Hertfordshire