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2025-12-31-accounts

HYDE CHAPEL

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

- for the year ended -

31[st] DECEMBER 2025

Registered Charity No. 1085552

HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION), REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1085552 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025

INDEX

Page
Legal and administrative information 1
Trustees’ report 2 - 3
Independent Examiners Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5 - 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Accounts 8

HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION) CHARITY NUMBER 1085552,

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025

Trustees/Wardens
Mrs Patricia Winterbottom
Mrs Susan Egan
Mrs Patricia Manton
Mr E Hesketh
Mrs A Adshead
Mrs S A Phillips
Mrs K Gaurino
Mrs E Kitchingman (appointed 7 April 2024)
Mrs Y Shawdale (appointed 7 April 2024)
Mrs M Ogden (appointed 15 May 2024)
Registered Charity Number 1085552
Address Knott Lane
Gee Cross
Hyde
Cheshire
Accountants Scott Roberts Taylor & Co
Central Buildings
5-7 Corporation Street
Hyde
Cheshire
SK14 1AG
Bankers Virgin Money
34 Princess Street
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 1RE

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HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION) CHARITY NUMBER 1085552,

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2025.

NAME AND NATURE OF ASSOCIATION

The name of the Association is HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION)

The Charity is unincorporated.

The Charity’s registration number is 1085552.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Charity’s objects are:-

In furtherance of the objects, but not further or otherwise, the Association shall have the following powers:-

There have been no changes to the activities of the Association in the year under review.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Specific Investment Powers

The powers are to invest the monies of the charity not immediately required for its purpose in or upon such investments securities as may be thought fit subject nevertheless to such conditions (if any) that may for the time being be imposed or required by law.

Organisational Structure

There are currently seven trustees including one chairperson.

Officers

The officers of the Chapel are:Chairman: Mrs P Winterbottom Secretary: Mrs P Winterbottom Treasurer: Mrs S Egan

The officers were assisted by Mrs K Guarino as assistant treasurer and Mrs S Phillips as assistant secretary.

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HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION) CHARITY NUMBER 1085552,

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025

EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS

The charity exceeds the threshold to require an independent examiner’s report and have therefore appointed Scott Roberts Taylor and Co.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investments

During the year our brokers Brewin Dolphin made a number of sales to existing investments and reinvested into various new ones The disposals of investments produced gains of £41 whilst there was also a rise in the market value of the investments from the previous year of £19,324. The value of the investments has increased from the level at the previous year end by 7.39%. However, Brewin Dolphin advised us during the year that they would no longer be able to act as investment advisors to the Chapel and so Gresham Wealth Management have been appointed as successors to Brewin Dolphin.

TRUSTEES

The following trustees have held office since 1[st] January 2024:

Mrs P Winterbottom Mrs S Egan Mrs P Manton Mrs S A Phillips Mr E Hesketh Mrs A Adshead Mrs K Gaurino Mrs E Kitchingman (appointed 7 April 2024) Mrs Y Shawdale (appointed 7 April 2024) Mrs M Ogden (appointed 15 May 2024)

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for the keeping of accounting records and the preparation of financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year end of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. The Charities Act 2011 requires the Charity to ensure that the accounting records disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity. In doing so the Trustees are required to select appropriate accounting policies and apply them consistently, making judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent and to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

On behalf of the Chapel Congregation

…………………………………………… Trustee – Mrs P Winterbottom

Approved by the Trustees:

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HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION), REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1085552 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HYDE CHAPEL

We have reviewed the financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 on pages 2 to 8 which have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.

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) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is our responsibility to:

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

Our examination was carried out in accordance with 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 explanations from the trustees 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 accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention

(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

• to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Charities Act; and

have not been met or

(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

.............................................. Adrian Paul Brooks F.C.C.A Scott Roberts Taylor & Co Accountants Registered Auditors Central Buildings 5/7 Corporation Street Hyde Cheshire SK14 1AG

Date:

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HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION), REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1085552 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025

Income Resources
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Bank Interest
Investment Income
Gain/(loss) on disposal
Incoming resources from charitable activities:
Collections
Envelopes
Donations and Legacies
Memorial plots
Funerals and Garden of Remembrance
Other Fundraising Income
Room Rents
Graves/ashes scattering
Baptisms
Roof fund
Christmas Fair
Total Incoming Resources
Resources Expended:
Costs of Generating Funds
Investment management costs
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Pulpit Supply
Caretaker, Gardener and Cleaner
Organist
Telephone, Stationary, Postage & Sundries
Heat, Light & Water
Insurance
Repairs
Organ Repairs
Equipment
Subscriptions
Legal fees
Plaques and Headstones		 General
Fund
£
101
5,608
41
5,750
4,263
3,841
2,591
-
2,269
4,163
6,950
129
179
233
1,179
25,797
31,547
2,078
3,850
640
1,870
1,055
3,948
9,521
7,508
-
778
307
-
-
29,577		 General
Fund
£
101
5,608
41
5,750
4,263
3,841
2,591
-
2,269
4,163
6,950
129
179
233
1,179
25,797
31,547
2,078
3,850
640
1,870
1,055
3,948
9,521
7,508
-
778
307
-
-
29,577		 Restricted
Income
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,850
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,850
1,850
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total Funds
2025
£
101
5,608
41
5,750
4,263
3,841
2,591
1,850
2,269
4,163
6,950
129
179
233
1,179
27,647
33,397
2,078
3,850
640
1,870
1,055
3,948
9,521
7,508
-
778
307
-
-
29,577		 Total Funds
2025
£
101
5,608
41
5,750
4,263
3,841
2,591
1,850
2,269
4,163
6,950
129
179
233
1,179
27,647
33,397
2,078
3,850
640
1,870
1,055
3,948
9,521
7,508
-
778
307
-
-
29,577		 Total Funds
2024
£
582
6,722
188
7,492
4,511
3,702
30,424
-
3,580
8,256
5,715
6,275
300
2,977
1,209
67,232
74,724
1,958
2,310
854
1,855
1,357
4,081
4,784
25,343
750
1,097
201
1,236
620		 Total Funds
2024
£
582
6,722
188
7,492
4,511
3,702
30,424
-
3,580
8,256
5,715
6,275
300
2,977
1,209
67,232
74,724
1,958
2,310
854
1,855
1,357
4,081
4,784
25,343
750
1,097
201
1,236
620
44,489

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HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION), REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1085552 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025

Continued…

Governance Costs
Independent Examiners Fee
Total Resources Expended
Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources
Unrealised Gains on Investments
Net Movement in Funds
Funds Balances brought forward 2024
Fund Balances carried forward 2025		 720
32,375
(828)
19,324
18,496
321,041
339,537		 -
-
1,850
-
1,850
16,390
18,240		 720
32,375
1,022
19,324
20,346
337,431
357,777		 720
47,167
27,557
13,630
41,187
296,244		 720
47,167
27,557
13,630

337,431

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HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION), REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1085552 BALANCE SHEET 31[ST ] DECEMBER 2025

Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Investments at Market Value
CURRENT ASSETS
Yorkshire Bank – Current Account
42,726
Santander – Treasurers Account
81,912
Wider Range Dividend Account
370
Cash in Hand
57
Monies Held by Brewin Dolphin
3,256
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
Represented by:
FUNDS
General Fund
3
Restricted Fund
3		 2025
£
£
229,456
35,176
57,047
595
300
2,183
128,321
357,777
341,387
16,390
357,777		 2024
£
213,671
123,760

337,431

321,041
16,390
337,431

The financial statements on pages 2 to 8 were approved by the trustees on

Signed on behalf of the Board:

Treasurer: ………………………….. Mrs S Egan
Secretary: ………………………….. Mrs P Winterbottom

The accompanying accounting policies and notes on page 8 from part of the financial statement

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HYDE CHAPEL, GEE CROSS (CONGREGATION) CHARITY NUMBER 1085552

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.a Basis of Accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. Investments are shown at market value and freehold land & buildings and those with a long useful life are not depreciated.

1.b Accounting Policies

  1. Income from Investments are recorded when received.

  2. Expenditure is included in the accounts on a paid basis.

  3. Quoted Investments have been valued at market value at the balance sheet date.

2. TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES EMOLUMENTS

None of the trustees or officers received any emoluments during the year for serving as a trustee or officer.

3. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

General Restricted Total 2023
£ £ £ £
Investments 229,456 - 229,456 213,671
Cash at bank 110,081 18,240 128,321 123,760
339,537 18,240 357,777 337,431
General Fund
Balance at 31.12.2024 321,041
Transfers from restricted fund 1,850
Surplus for year 18,496
Balance at 31.12.2025 341,387
£ £
Restricted Funds
Graves Sold
Balance at 31.12.2024 14,465
Graves Sold During the Year 1,850
Transfer to General Fund (1,850) 14,465
Memorial Plots
Balance at 31.12.2024 1,925
Memorial Plots Sold During the Year -
Transfer to General Fund - 1,925
16,390

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