REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1087562
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Kingsgate Church Trust
Knights Lowe Chartered Accountants Eldo House Kempson Way Suffolk Business Park Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7AR
Kingsgate Church Trust
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Report of the Trustees |
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Independent Examiner's Report |
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Statement of Financial Activities |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities |
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31March2025. The
trusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsof AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statementof Recommended Practice
applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity, which is a church, is governed by a trust deed and is constituted as a trust.
The trust seeks to demonstrate the Christian faith in action by:
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Advancing the Christian faith in Bury St Edmunds, in the United Kingdom and the world. -
To relieve distress caused by hardship, need or those who are aged or sick in Bury St Edmunds, in the United Kingdom and the world.
Public benefit
TheTrusteesconsiderthattheyhavecompliedwiththedutyregardingPublicBenefitasdetailedinsection4of the
Charities Act, having due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Grantmaking
In line with our strategicplan to purchasea buildingand increaseour impactwithinthe community,we have reduced
grantstootherorganisationsfrom34%to20%oftotalexpenditure.Thisdecisionreflectsourcommitmentto direct
resources towards our growth and outreach efforts.
Our grant policy can be essentially split in two:
Grantsfor otherorganisations;our policyhas alwaysbeen to examineboththe purposeof the organisationand what
theprovidedfundswillbeaimedat.Theirusesmustconformtoourcharitableaims,weaskforregularreports on
outcomes from these other organisations.
Grantsforindividuals;essentiallythesearehardshipgrants,andvaryinwhattheyaretargetedat,whetherit is
purchasinga weekly shop for someone or supportingwith the purchase of white goods. For any monetary figures given
a budgetingproformais run throughwith the individualto assist them in understandingthe totalpicture.These forms
of assistance a rarely in isolation and we make regular referrals to other charities and agencies as required.
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Review of Church Activities
Thisyearmarkedareturntoconsistentandregularcontactbetweenthechurchandthecommunity.Following the
liftingoflockdownrestrictions,we havefocusedonstrengtheningourrelationshipsandincreasingourimpact within
the community. We have expanded our initiatives, which include:
All our existing programmes continued to provide growth and impact, including:
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The Hangout:A weekly youth meeting in the town centre, providing a safe space for young people to gather, learn, and grow together. -
Annual Trips to Newday:We have resumed these trips, allowing us to sponsor young individuals from the local community to attend a we ek of worship and fellowship. -
The Allotment:Our community allotment provides opportunities for individuals to connect and improve their mental health through gardening and community activities. -
Prison Alpha:This program continues to offer inmates the opportunity to explore faith in a supportive environment, with several prisoners experiencing personal transformation through our courses. -
Women’s Aid:Through partnerships with local organizations like Gina's Salon, we provide safe spaces for women to regain confidence and build social connections.
Astrusteeswehaveinstitutedmeasurementprocessestoallowustounderstandandmeasureimpactmade. We
monitorquarterlybut receive reportsannuallyfor each initiative,this includesthe number of individualsreached with
the gospel, and where applicable the number who have a made a commitment to Christ.
Within this financialyear each initiativewas consideredboth a success and growing, of particularnote is the expansion
of thenew daysponsoredplaces,andtheexpansionof thepastoralcareteam,allowingfor more focusedsupport to
be provided.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
During this year, both our income and our expenditureincreased.The charity’scash holdingsincreasedfrom £288,636
to £341,053.
The accounts show the charity had net incoming resources for the year of £16,238 (2024: £26,518).
At theyearendthecharityhadtotalreservesof £344,188(2024:£327,950).Reservesavailablefor general charitable
purposes were £248,402 (2024: (£227,208). Reserves held in fixed assets totalled £1,563 (2024: £10,423).
Additionally£105,301(2024:£89,419)was reservedin the Venue Visionfund,supportingour goal of a future property
purchase.Theexcessfundswillalsohelpfundnewinitiativesandallowfortheexpansionofouremployedteam to
better serve the community.
Reserves policy
Thetrusteeshavedeterminedthatthecharityshouldaimtoholdunrestrictedcashreservesof nolessthan £50,000,
equivalent to about six months of unrestricted expenditure.
Additionally, we are growing a Building Fund in line with our aim of a future purchase.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Decision making
Strategicdirectionand decisionsare made by the Trustees,in consultationwith the Elders; he Elders being responsible
forthespiritualgoverningandteachingofthechurch.AllbudgetsaresetandmonitoredbytheTrustees, with
individualbudgetholdersbeing responsiblefor expenditurewithintheir area of churchlife. Trusteesare appointed by
the Elders and are required to declare their belief in and allegiance to the Statement of Beliefs.
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Kingsgate Church
KingsgateChurchisself-supporting.ThecharityisamemberoftheNewFrontiersfamilyofChurchesandof the
EvangelicalAllianceandisactivelyinvolvedwiththecharityRelationalMission.KingsgateChurchispartof the
Churches Together in Bury St Edmunds and members of Kingsgate meet with other church leaders.
Personnel Changes
Ourboardhascontinuedtoevolve,withSteveBiggsandNaomiEverettleavingthetrusteeswithin23-24.We are
grateful for their contributions and commitment, which have greatly benefited the church.
Whilethistookus belowouroptimumnumberof trustees,we havea targetof 7 to be ablecoverholidaysand other
absences we were able to, further mature our governance and processes.
Daytodayoperationsofthecharityaredelegatedtothechurchadministrator,JennyJackwitchandthelead elder
Dave Richardson. Further advice is provided by the treasurer David Shepheard.
Search for Building
As partof our ongoingmission,we have been activelyseekinga permanentbase for the churchandhaveviewed and
reviewedseveralpotentialbuildings.Thisprocesshasshapedourreservespolicy,withouraimtosecurea central
locationin Bury St Edmundsfrom which we can expandour socialoutreachcapabilities.We recognizethe importance
of a stable and accessible location to better serve our community and ensure long-term sustainability.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1087562
Principal address
Office D
Hoste House (URC)
Whiting Street
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1NR
Trustees
John Nicholson Chair
Deborah Frappell (appointed 18.11.24)
Claire Elaine O'Riordan
Jean-Paul Delport
Francis Edward John Coningsby
Independent Examiner
James Knights ACA
Knights Lowe Chartered Accountants
Eldo House
Kempson Way
Suffolk Business Park
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP32 7AR
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Bankers
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 29 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
John Nicholson - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Kingsgate Church Trust
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Kingsgate Church Trust
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsofKingsgateChurchTrust(theTrust)forthe year
ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewith the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I reportin respectof my examinationof theTrust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145of theActandin carrying
out my examinationI have followedall applicableDirectionsgiven by the CharityCommissionunderSection 145(5)(b)
of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattentioninconnection with
the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationtowhich attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
James Knights ACA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Knights Lowe Chartered Accountants
Eldo House
Kempson Way
Suffolk Business Park
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP32 7AR
30 January 2026
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
UnrestrictedfundNotes£INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROMDonations and legacies186,698Investment income26,078Total192,776EXPENDITURE ONCharitable activitiesChurch activities180,442NET INCOME12,334Transfers between funds11(11,578)Net movement in funds756RECONCILIATION OF FUNDSTotal funds brought forward237,631TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD238,387 |
Restrictedfunds£16,345-16,34512,4413,90411,57815,48290,319105,801 |
2025Totalfunds£203,0436,078209,121192,88316,238-16,238327,950344,188 |
2024Totalfunds£174,4845,604 |
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180,088 |
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153,570 |
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26,518- |
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26,518301,432 |
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327,950 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
UnrestrictedfundNotes£FIXED ASSETSTangible assets81,563CURRENT ASSETSDebtors99,071Cash at bank and in hand235,252244,323CREDITORSAmounts falling due within one year10(7,499)NET CURRENT ASSETS236,824TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES238,387NET ASSETS238,387FUNDS11Unrestricted fundsRestricted funds:Venue VisionFellowshipTOTAL FUNDS |
Restrictedfunds£--105,801105,801-105,801105,801105,801 |
2025Totalfunds£1,5639,071341,053350,124(7,499)342,625344,188344,188238,387105,301500105,801344,188 |
2024Totalfunds£10,42340,473286,636327,109(9,582)317,527327,950327,950237,63189,81950090,319327,950 |
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ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon29January2026 and
were signed on its behalf by:
Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenprepared in
accordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective1 January2019)', Financial
ReportingStandard102 'The FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland'and the
Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
These accountshavebeenpreparedin Poundsterling,the functionalcurrencyof the charity,withrounding to
whole pounds, on an accruals basis.
The managementhas concludedthatthe financialstatementsgive a trueandfair view of the entity’s financial
position,financialperformance,atrueandfairoverridehasbeenusedtoapplytheCharitiesSORP(FRS 102)
undertheCharities(AccountsandReports)Regulations2008,ithascompliedwithFRS102,theSORP except
thatit hasdepartedfroma particularrequirementof thisSORPto theextentnecessaryto give a trueand fair
view.
Cash in hand (petty cash) and amounts held in the current account are defined as highly liquid assets.
Creditorsarerecognisedwherethecharityhasapresentobligationresultingfromapasteventthat will
probablyresultinthetransferoffundstoathirdpartyandtheamountduetosettletheobligationcan be
measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Estimatesandjudgementsarecontinuallyevaluatedandarebasedon historicalexperienceandother factors,
includingexpectationsof future events that are believed to be reasonableunder the circumstances.The charity
makesestimatesandassumptionsconcerningthefuture.Theresultingaccountingestimatesand assumptions
will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.
Nojudgements(apartfromthoseinvolvingestimates)havebeenmadeintheprocessofapplyingthe above
accounting policies.
The keyassumptionsconcerningthe futureandkeysourcesof estimationof uncertaintyat the reporting date
thathaveasignificantriskofcausingamaterialadjustmenttothecarryingamountsofassetsand liabilities
within the next financial year are the estimation of the useful economic life of furniture and equipment.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statementof FinancialActivitiesonce the charityhas entitlementto the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredin settlement
andtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccruals basis
andhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedto thecategory.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwith the
use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditionswhich have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment
but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are fully written off over a period of three years on a straight-line basis.
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
The charity currently has restricted funds as follows:
Venue Vision |
for the purpose of a future building purchase. |
|---|---|
for the purpose of helping individuals either within the church, or outside of the |
|
Fellowship Fund |
church, who may be in financial need |
a financial activity fund for the church weekend away, which was previously |
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Belsey Bridge event |
hosted at Belsey Bridge |
for giving to church planting activity, and it is not going to be used on an ongoing |
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Mission funds |
basis. |
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
Thecharityoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayabletothecharity's pension
scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
3.
Deposit account interestGRANTS PAYABLEChurch activitiesThe total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:Relational MissionBury Christian YouthEmpartPioneer MissionRevalation ChurchOther Missions |
2025£6,0782025£30,1742025£5,8354,4603,6004,8252,2808,67429,674 |
2024£5,6042024£22,102 |
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2024£5,1303,6003,6004,1802,0903,402 |
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22,002 |
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31March2025norforthe year
ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees' expenses
Twotrusteeswerereimbursedforexpenditurerelatingtoallotment,TheHangOut/Verve,Pastoralcare and
Sunday refreshment & communion, totalling £1,045 (2024: one was reimbursed £584).
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
EmployeesNo employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES |
20257 |
20246 |
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2025 |
2024 |
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£ |
£ |
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Fees for Independent Examination |
2,180 |
2,280 |
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6. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES
7. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Totalemployeeandemployercontributionsof£4,192wererecognisedintheSoFAduringtheyear (2024:
£3,913). These costs are paid from the general fund.
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
|
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Equipment |
|
£ |
|
COST |
|
At 1 April 2024 |
31,241 |
Additions |
1,602 |
At 31 March 2025 |
32,843 |
DEPRECIATION |
|
At 1 April 2024 |
20,818 |
Charge for year |
10,462 |
At 31 March 2025 |
31,280 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
|
At 31 March 2025 |
1,563 |
At 31 March 2024 |
10,423 |
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtorsAccrualsPrepayments10.CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONETrade creditorsTaxation and social securityOther creditors11.MOVEMENT IN FUNDSUnrestricted fundsGeneral fundRestricted fundsVenue VisionFellowshipBelsey Bridge eventTOTAL FUNDSNet movement in funds, included in the above are aUnrestricted fundsGeneral fundRestricted fundsVenue VisionFellowshipBelsey Bridge eventTOTAL FUNDS |
YEARAt 1.4.24£237,63189,819500-90,319327,950s follows: |
Netmovementin funds£12,33415,482-(11,578)3,90416,238Incomingresources£192,77615,48230056316,345209,121 |
20252024££-39,8767,745-1,3265979,07140,47320252024££878--4876,6219,0957,4999,582TransfersbetweenAtfunds31.3.25££(11,578)238,387-105,301-50011,578-11,578105,801-344,188ResourcesMovementexpendedin funds££(180,442)12,334-15,482(300)-(12,141)(11,578)(12,441)3,904(192,883)16,238 |
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted fundsGeneral fundRestricted fundsVenue VisionFellowshipTOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.23£211,11389,81950090,319301,432 |
Netmovementin funds£26,518---26,518 |
At31.3.24£237,63189,819500 |
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90,319 |
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327,950 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted fundsGeneral fundRestricted fundsBelsey Bridge eventTOTAL FUNDS |
Incomingresources£173,1666,922180,088 |
ResourcesMovementexpendedin funds££(146,648)26,518(6,922)-(153,570)26,518 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted fundsGeneral fundRestricted fundsVenue VisionFellowshipBelsey Bridge eventTOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.23£211,11389,819500-90,319301,432 |
Netmovementin funds£38,85215,482-(11,578)3,90442,756 |
Transfersbetweenfunds£(11,578)--11,57811,578- |
At31.3.25£238,387105,301500- |
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105,801 |
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344,188 |
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Kingsgate Church Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedinthe above
are as follows:
Unrestricted fundsGeneral fundRestricted fundsVenue VisionFellowshipBelsey Bridge eventTOTAL FUNDS |
Incomingresources£365,94215,4823007,48523,267389,209 |
ResourcesMovementexpendedin funds££(327,090)38,852-15,482(300)-(19,063)(11,578)(19,363)3,904(346,453)42,756 |
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12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Salarypaymentstotalling£11,066(2024:£5,200)were madetoEleanorDelport,relatedtotrustees Jean-Paul
DelportandClaireO'Riorden.£2,975waspaidtoDrBrianO'Riordan(2024£nil).Thesetransactions were
conducted on normal employee/employer terms, on an arm’s length basis.
£nil was owed to them at the year end (2024 £433).
Further detailed breakdowns of these payments are available on request.
Donationswithoutconditionstotalling£16,690(2024:£22,859)werereceivedfromtrustees/related parties
during the period.
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Kingsgate Church Trust
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTSDonations and legaciesDonationsGift aidOther incomeInvestment incomeDeposit account interestTotal incoming resourcesEXPENDITURECharitable activitiesWagesPensionsHire of premises and storage unitOutreach activitiesChurch running costsInsuranceGovernanceComputer and softwareTravellingOther charitable expensesDepreciation of equipmentGrants to institutionsGrants to individualsSupport costsFinanceBank chargesGovernance costsAccountancy and legal feesTotal resources expendedNet income |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activitiesfor the Year Ended 31 March 2025 |
2025£161,60540,876562203,0436,078209,12160,3371,23921,95915,3355,47739810,3901,8441,78130,40110,46229,674500189,7979062,180192,88316,238 |
2024£139,66726,0418,776 |
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174,4845,604 |
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180,08843,8291,10721,51619,4556,5851,4415,1151,860-17,25010,41022,002100 |
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150,6706202,280 |
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153,570 |
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26,518 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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