Company registtation nuniber.. 04984514
Charity registration number.. 1102554
Gateway Church Ashford
(A company limited by guardnlce)
Annual Report and Financial Sialements
for th¢ Year Ended 31 March 2024
Manninglons
7 W¢llington Square
Hastings
East Sussex
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Gateway Church Ashford
Contents
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
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Independeni Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Not¢s lo the Financial Si8iem¢nls
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Gateivay Church Ashford
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustee5
Rjmoye
JPCole
BJMHall
D P J¢a¢o¢k
C Nomian
Charity Registration Ntsmber
1102554
C'omp*ny Registration Number
04984514
Registered Office
The Riv¢rsid¢ Cenlre
c.lock House
Ashford
K¢nl
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Indcptndent Ex*miner
Mannin¥lons
7 Wellington Square
Hastings
East Sussex
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Trustees, Report
Th¢ trustees. who are directors for the purposes of company law. present the annual report tog¢ther wilh the
rinancial slaiemenis of the charitabl¢ company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Objectives *nd A¢tlvities
Objecl.v ainL$
The Church's objectives are:_
lo advance the Christian faith
lo relieve persons who ar¢ in conditions of necd hardship or distress as a result of local. national or
international emer￿encY or disaster. or due to their so¢ial. medical or economic circumslances
to educate and assist young persons through their leisure activilies so as to develop ihcir physical, mental and
spiritual capacity that they may gyrow to full maturity as individuals and membcrs of society and that their
conditions of life may be improved
to advBn¢e ¢du¢alion in family life in marria8¢ and family relationship5.
The Church 5¢eks lo carry out ihese objectives by meeting on Sundays for worship and Bible leaching and
during tlie week in groups where we focus on growing as disciples ofJe5Us. li is Ihen also involved in a nuinber
of eommunity initiatives.
Publlt benefit
T])e Iruslees have paid due regard lo guidance is5u¢d by the Chariry Comniission in deciding what aclivilies the
church should undertake. In the opinion of the trustees. the activities described below demonsirdt¢ ihe church'5
commitment lo providing public benefit to the community.
The truslees confim ihal they have Complied with the r¢quiremenls OK section 17 of the Charilies Aci 201110
have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by th¢ Charity Coi))mission for England and Wales.
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Gateway Church Ashford
Trustees, Report
Achievements and performAnce
Throu&'houl the >'ear. our continued focus was on experiencing God's tangible presence. As a community. we
prioritised prayer and worship through our Sunday and midweek meetings.
As we entered the Autumn Term, we relaunched Alpha acros5 the Church, with over 150 people signing up for
the course. This led to several baptisms as new people came to faith.
During tlie c.hristmas season, we continued our 'Give a Gifi, project. working more closely with arhnge of
priinary schools lo provide gifts for children Ihrougl) a 'Santa's Grotto, experience. This operat¢d alongside
providing presents and fundinbp io a Kent-based foslering ond care agency, ensuring ¢hildT¢n in care received
presents.
Our ¢afé has conlinued to creaie a welcoming spa¢¢ for those in the local area lo foster community and
friendship. It has also served as a central point of a¢¢ess ro our oiher ministries. including our ESOL course and
our thriving pareni and ioddler group. Additionally. we launched other ministries trom the cafe, such as a 'Fr¢e
Store, for ¢loihin& and cssential items for those in need, and weekly
coffee mornings for old¢r peopl¢.
Our youih and children's mini51ri¢s conlinucd lo grow, with over 130 ¢hildren and young people aftending e8ch
Siinday. We also organiscd rcsid¢nlial trips for boih groups to Carroty Wood, fostering friendship. ¢onne¢lion,
and opportunities to learn more about Jesus.
By tlie start of 2024, our weekly attendance had growm by 300/0 compared lo the previous year. prompting us lo
explore next steps for our cliurch community. In light of tliis, we began ivork on subinitting a prc-planning
application for a 400-s¢al audilorium lo be added lo our existing buildinb. We also siarted considerin&F launcl)in
a third meeting al a differeni location in Ashford. extending our work and ministry lo a new area.
This growth has necessitated Changes to our Siaffing slructure, wilh a greater need for oversighi of our building
and midweek groups. We also updated our leadership model, with pastor5 and elders now recognised a5 the
Senior Leadership Teani.
While there have been many noiable higlilights throughout the year. we believe that this 12-monih period ha$
laid the foundation for what IS to come, as we continue lo sc¢ Jesus build His chur¢h among us.
The annual report was approved by the trnsiees of the charity on 25 November 2024 and signed on ils behalf by-
JPCole
Trustee
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Gateway Church Ashford
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Gateway Church Ashford
report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounis of the Cornpany for the year ended 31 March
2024.
Responsibilitie$ basis of report
As the charity s trustees of the Company land also irs directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with th¢ r¢quirem¢nts of the Companies Act 2006
I'the 2006 Ael'l.
Having satisfied myself Ihal the accounts of the Company are nol required lo be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eli¥ible for independent examinalion. I report in respeci of my examination of your charity's
ac¢oun15 as carried out under section 145 of ihe c.harities Act 2011 I'ihe 2011 Act.). In carying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5Mb) of Ihe
2011 Acl.
Independent examiner's st*tement
Since the C.ompany's gross income exeeeded £250.000 your examitter must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of ihe 201 l Act. I confirni thai l am qualified to undertake the examinatioi? b¢cause l am a member
of Manninglons. which is one ofthe lisled bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have come lo my attention in ¢onne¢lion with the
examinaiion giving me cause to believe..
accountin&p records were not kepl in respect of Gateway Church Ashford as ￿qUired by section 386 of ihe
2006 Act: or
2. 11)e accounts do not accord with those r¢cords,' or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requiremenls of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement ihai the accounts give a 'tru¢ and fair view, which is not & matter considered as part of an
ind¢p¢ndenl examination., or
4. the accolints havc not been preparcd in accordance with the method5 and prin¢iplcs of the Sialcm¢nt of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable lo charities preparin¥ their
accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 10211.
have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatioft to which aftention
should be drawTJ in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts lo be reached.
ManningTtons
7 Wellington Square
Haslings
East Sussex
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Gateway Church Ashford
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Cains
and Losses)
Unrestricted
funds
Total
2024
Note
In¢ome gnd Endown)ents from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activit1¢5
Investment income
376.189
67,047
1.650
376,189
67.047
.650
Total income
444.886
444.886
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitablc acliviiies
{64.317}
1399.7831
(64.3171
(399,78.11
Toial expenditur¢
1464.100)
1464,100
Nel expenditure
{19.214
(19.2141
Net movem¢nl in funds
119.2141
(19.214)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
649,307
649,307
Tolal funds carried forward
19
630,09.3
630.093
Th¢ notes on pages 9 10 20 fomj an inlcgral part of these financial stat¢ments.
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Gateway Church Ashford
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
{Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains
and Losse5)
Unrestricted
lund5
Total
2023
Note
Income *nd Endowments from:
Donations aiid legacies
Other trading activilies
Investment income
340,046
48.319
228
340.046
48,319
228
Total income
388.593
388,593
Expenditure on:
Raising lunds
C.harilable aclivitie5
(45,9051
1389.301)
{45,905)
(389,-301)
Tolal expenditure
(435,2061
1435,2061
Net expenditur¢
(46.6131
(46.613)
Nel movement irt funds
(46,613)
{46.6131
ReconeiliAtion ol funds
Total fitnd5 broughi forward
695.920
695,920
Total funds carried fon¥ard
19
649.307
649.307
All of the charity's activities derive from conlinuing operations during the above two periods.
The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 19.
Thc notes on pagcs 9 10 20 fom) an integral part of these financial statements.
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Gateway Church Ashford
(Registration number: 04984514)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed asset5
Tangibl¢ assets
13
773,804
801.824
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
14
15
11,608
191,475
7.125
191,422
203,083
198,547
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one y¢8r
Ne¢ cvrrnht assets
16
{35,607)
135,412)
167,476
163.135
Tot#1 assets less current liabllities
941,280
964.959
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one yt#r
Net 4sse¢s
17
1311.187
1315,6521
630.09.1
649.i07
Fund5 of the ch4rity:
Unre$lri¢led ineome fund5
Ilnrestricted funds
630,093
649.307
Total funds
19
630,093
649.307
The notes on pages 9 to 20 forn) bn inlcgral part of these financial slalemenls.
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Gateway Church Ashford
(Registration number: 04984514)
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
For the financial year ending 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477
of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Dire¢¢ors' responsibilities:
The members have not required the charity to obtain an audil of ils accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476. and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect
to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The finanLial statements on pa¥e$ 5 to 20 were approved by the trustees. and authori5ed for issue on 25
November 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
RJMoy¢
Trustee
JPCole
Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 20 fonn an integral part of these financial staternenls.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
I Charity status
The charity is limiled by guarantee. incorpornted in 8nd ¢onsequently does noi have shar¢ capital. Each of the
lrnsiees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of
liquidation.
The address of its registered office is..
The Riverside Centre
Clock House
Ashford
Kent
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These financial stalemcnls were auihorised for issue by the trusiees on 25 November 2024.
2 A¢¢ountlDg policies
Summary of slgnlflcAnt accounting policle$ And key *ceounting estim*¢es
Tl)e principal accouniing policies applied in the preparation of these finan¢ial slal¢menls are set out below.
These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise slated.
Stiilement of compliance
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in ac¢ordanc¢ wilh Accounting and R¢porling by Charitie$.'
Statement of Recommended Praclice (applicable to charities preparin8 their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in tl)e UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)) (issued in October 20191
Icharilies SORP IFRS 1021}. the Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in the UK and R¢public of Ir¢land
(FRS 102) and Ilie Companie5 Act 2006.
Basi5 of prepar*tion
Gateway Church Ashford meets ihe definition of a PLiblic benefit enlity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities ar¢
initially recognised at historical cosl or transaction value unl¢ss oth¢rwise slated in Ihe relevant accounting
policy noles.
Going eoneern
The trustees consider that there are no mai¢rial un¢crtainlics about Ihc cl)arity's ability to continue as a going
onc¢rn nor any signifi¢anl areas of uncertainty ihal &ffect the Carrying value of assets held by the charity.
In¢ome and endowmeD¢$
All income is recognised once lh¢ charity has entiilemenl to the income, il is probable that the income will be
received and the amount of the income receivable can be megsur¢d reliably.
Donalions and leRaC'ies
Donations are r¢¢ognised when th¢ charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement dale.
In The eveni Ihal a donaiion is SLibject io conditions that require a level of perfomiance by the charity before the
charity is entitled to the funds, th¢ income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are ￿]lY
met, or the tulfilment of thos¢ ¢ondilions is wl)olly within the control of tlie cliarity and it is probable that these
conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
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Gateway Church Ashford
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Granls rec'eivuble
Grants are recogrtised when the charity has an entiilenienl to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants
have been met. Wliere perforn)an¢e conditions are attached to the grant and are yel lo be met. the income is
recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as def¢rr¢d income to be released.
Gifl aid
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are in¢liided in the Sialement of Financial A¢livilies al the same time as
the gift lo which they relate.
Inveslmenl ivcome
Divid¢nds ar¢ recognised once (he dividend lias been declared and notification h8s been received of the dividend
due.
Expenditure
All expenditiirc is recognised onee there is a legal or ¢onstructive obligation lo Ihal expenditure, il is probable
settlemenl is required and the aniounl can be measured reliably. All cosls are allocat¢d lo the applicabl¢
expenditure heading that ag¥regale similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly altribuled lo
particular headings they have been allocated on a basis Consisienl with the use of r¢souTces, with central staff
costs allocaled on the basis of time spent. and depreciaiion charges allocat¢d on the portion L)f the ass¢l's use.
Other 5UPPOrt costs are allocated based on Ihe spread of staft. costs.
Rtsisingfunds
These are costs incurrcd in attracting voluniary incon)¢, thc managemcnt of investments and those incuThed in
trading activities Ihal raise funds.
Chdrilnble acilvlffles
Charilable expenditure comprises those cosls incurred by Ihe charity in Ihe delivery ol its aclivi11¢5 and services
for ils beneficiaries. It includes boil) costs that can be allocated directly lo such activities and those costs of an
indireci nature nece55ary lo support them.
Granlprovisiuns
Provisions for grants are made when the intention lo make a b7ranl has been communicated to the recipienl but
th¢re is un¢enainty about either the timing of ilie grant or the amount of grant payable.
Support cos1$
Support cos15 include Central functions and have been allocat¢d lo activity cosi categorie5 on a basis consistent
with the use of resources. for exan)ple, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capila, staff costs by the
time spenl and other ¢osls by their usage.
Governance costs
These include the costs artribuiable lo the charity's compliance with constilutional and statutory requirements,
including audit, strategic manggem¢nt and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.
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Notes to the FRnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Government grants
Governmenl grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured al the fair value of the as5el
received or receivable. Grants are classified as r¢laling eith¢r lo revenue or io assels. Grants relating to rev¢nu¢
are recogni5ed in income over the period in which ihe r¢lat¢d ¢osls are recognised. Granis relating to ass¢ts are
recognised over the exp¢¢ted useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating lo an asset is deferred. il is
r¢cognised as d¢ferr¢d income.
T¥x•tion
The charity is consider¢d lo pa55 the l¢st5 5¢1 oul in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and
therefore it meets the d¢finilion of a charilable company for UK corporaiion tax purposes. Aecordingly. Ihe
charity is potentially ¢x¢mpl from taxation in respe¢l of income or capital gains received within ¢ategories
Covered by Chapter 3 Part I l of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the T&xation of Chargeable
Gains A¢t 1992, 10 the extent thal such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tgngible fixed 8$sets
Individual tixed assets costing £700.00 or more ar¢ initially ￿cOrded al cost.
Depreciatlon And amortisA¢ion
Depreciaiion is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valualion, less any eslimal¢d
residual value. over iheir expected useful economic life as follows..
Asset rl#s$
Freel)old Land and buildings
Fixlur¢s and fittings
Computer Equipment
Deprecigtion method And r*te
20/0 Straighi line on buildings
3 years slraighi line
3 yeurs straighi line
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounis due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary
course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially al the transaction price.
C45h and c*sh equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits. and other short-lem) highly liquid
investmenis that are readily convertible lo a known amount of cash and ar¢ 5ubj¢ct to an insi¥nificant risk of
change in value.
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially r¢cord¢d at fair valye, net of transaction cost5. Interest-b¢aring
borrowings are subsequenily carried at amortised cosl, wiih the difference between the proceeds. net of
trdnsaction costs, and th¢ amouni dlie on redempiion being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial
Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable
and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the ¢harity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of
the liability for at least tw¢lve months afier th¢ r¢porting date.
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Notes to the Financi#l St#tements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds Ihal ar¢ available for use at the trustees discretion in furthernnce of
Ihe obj¢clives of the charily.
D¢signated funds are unreslricied funds sel aside for specific purposes al the discretion of the trustees.
Pension$ and other post retiremtnt obligations
The charity operat¢s a defined coniribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed
contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or ¢onstruclive obligation to pay fiirther
ontributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient as5els lo pay all employees the benefits relaiing lo
¢mploye¢ service in the current and prior periods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are r¢cognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are
due. If contribution paymenls exceed the contribulion due for service. the excess is reco&Jnised a5 4 prepayment.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
3 Income from donations and legjeies
Unrestrieled funds
Dtsignated
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donations and Icgacies:
Donaiions from individuals
Gifi aid r¢¢laimed
Grants, including ¢apilal granls-
Government grants
Other income from donations and
legacies
5,920
1,355
317.401
49.846
323,321
51,201
287.308
46,765
4,294
1.667
1.667
1,679
7,275
368,914
376,189
340.046
4 Income from other trading activities
UnrtStricltd
funds
General
Total
funds
TolAI
2023
Trading income.,
Shop income from sale of donated goods and
service5
Sales of good5 and 5ervi¢es
Other trading income
Events incon)¢:
Other events income
210
57,486
9,015
210
57,486
9.015
214
42.576
5,262
336
-336
267
67.047
67.047
48,319
5 Investment income
Unre5tTieted
funds
Gencral
Totgl
2024
Tot*1
2023
Interest r¢¢eivable and similar income:
Interest receivabl¢ on bank deposits
.650
,650
228
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
6 Expenditure on eh#ritAblt activities
Unrestricted funds
Designated
General
TDtAI
2024
Total
2023
Note
Charilablc Activil¢s
Depreciation,
amortisalion and
oilier similar ¢05ts
Grant funding of
a¢iivilies
Staff ¢osts
Allocated support
cosis
366
44.607
44.973
62.135
31.819
31.819
32.777
18,385
220,090
18,385
220.090
14.251
197.531
6.937
74.399
3.180
81.336
3,180
79.775
2.832
Governance costs
7,303
392,480
.199,78.1
389.301
7 Analysis of governanee and support costs
Governance costs
Unres¢riettd
fund5
GenerAI
Total
2024
TotAI
2023
Independenl Cxamincr fces
Independent Examiner's r¢muneralion
3,180
3.180
2.832
3.180
3.180
2.832
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 3] March 2024
8 Grant-makiDg
Analysis of grAnts
Below ar¢ details of material grants made to insltlulions
2024
2023
NAme of instilutlon
Gifts to Individuals
KA Apostolic
N¢w Life Church Milton Keynes
Mission Aviation Fellowship
Compassion UK
Ac¢ivi¢y
5,323
4,992
4.000
600
336
15.251
5.323
4.992
4.000
600
336
15,251
9 Ntl incomlhgloutgoing resources
Nel outgoing resources for the year include..
2024
2023
Deprecialion of fixed 355¢ts
31,819
32,777
l O Trustees remunerAtion *nd expenses
During Ihc year the charity made thc following transactions with Inistees..
BJMHall
B J M Hall received remuneration of £45,2931202.3.. £41.601) during the year.
Remuneration is paid for his role as a Pastor ond nol as a Trustee.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses from th¢ charity during th¢ year.
Donation5 made by th¢ Iruslees withoui any conditions attached iotalled £34.355 for the year {2023 - £24.600).
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
I I Staff eosts
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows..
2024
2023
StAff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social securiry cosls
Pension cost5
227,579
12.493
10,953
199,832
1.123
10.049
251,025
221.004
The monihly average number of persons (including senior management I l¢ad¢rship l¢am) eniployed by the
haril}' during Ili¢ year expressed as full lime equivalents was as follows..
2024
No
2023
Pastoral
Admin
Cafe
13
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
12 T8Xgtion
The charity is a registered charity and is thereforc exempt from l&%ation.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
13 Tangible fix¢d gssels
Land And
buildings
Furniture and
equipment
TotAI
Cost
Ai l April 2023
Additions
866.230
82.480
3.799
948.730
3.799
Al 31 March 2024
866,250
86,279
952,529
DepreeiAtlon
At l April 2023
Charge for ihe year
85,048
13.725
61,858
18.094
146,906
31.819
Ai 31 March 2024
98.773
79,952
178,725
Net book VAlut
Ai 31 March 2024
767.477
6.327
773,804
At 31 March 2023
781,202
20.622
801.824
14 Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors
644
1,271
9.693
881
1.201
5,043
11.608
7.125
15 Cash %nd cash equivalents
2024
2023
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
480
190.995
543
190,879
191,475
191,422
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
16 Creditors: amounts f*lling due within one year
2024
2023
Bank loans
Other creditors
A¢cnJals
25,884
6.363
3.360
25,884
6.167
3.361
35.607
35,412
17 Creditors: 8mount$ f8lliDg due after one year
2024
2023
Bank loans
111,187
315.652
18 Pension ind other schemes
Defined eontribution pension scheme
The charity opcrates a defined conlribiition pension scheme. The pension ¢0st Char¥¢ for the year represents
ontribulion5 payable by the charity ro the scheme and amounted to £10.953 (2023 £10.0491.
19 Funds
Balance 4t I
April 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
BAIAnce At 31
March 2024
Unrestricted funds
Generol
General Funds
519.175
437,61
1456.797)
499.989
Deslgnuied
Riversid¢ Building Fiind
Reserve Fund
65,132
65,000
7.275
(7,3031
65.104
65,000
1.10,132
7,275
7.303
130.104
Total Cunds
649.307
444.886
{464,100)
630.093
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Balance at
31 March
2023
Bglance at I
April 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
iinrestricted funds
Generfil
General Funds
638,764
383,880
1423.046)
180,424)
519,174
Designaled
Riverside Building Fund
Reserve Fund
Tithe Furtd
(37,845)
65.000
30.001
4,713
(12,160)
110.424
65.132
65,000
(30,0001
57.156
4,713
112,160)
80.424
110.133
Totgl fuDds
695,920
388,593
1435,206)
649,307
The specific purposes for wliich the funds are lo be applied are as follows..
Designated liunds..
Reserve Fund
This fund represents nionies sel aside as reserves in accordance with best praclice.
Riverside Building Fund
This fund is money designated from a legacy lo th¢ Riv¢rsid¢ Building Projecl.
Tithe Trust
This fund 15 mon¢y d¢sign8ted from a legacy as a lithe to b¢ dislribuled in due Course.
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Gateway Church Ashford
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
20 Analysis of net assets between funds
Ilnrestricted
funds
General
Tolal funds at
31 Mgr¢h
2024
Tangible fixed asse15
CU￿ent assets
Current liabilities
Credilor5 over l year
773.804
203,083
{35.607)
773.804
203.083
(35,6071
{311 187)
630.093
Total net assets
630.093
21 Analysis of net funds
22 RelAted party transactlons
During the year the charity made the following related party Iransactions..
Aggregate compensAtion
(Remuneralion of key Inanagemenl personnel)
Ai th¢ balancc shccl dalc Ihc ainounl duc lolfrom Aggregate compensation was £Nil12023 - £Nil).
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Gateway Church Ashford
Statement of Financial Activitie5 by fund for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Funds
Total
Totgl
Ilnrestricted Unrestrieted
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Income gnd Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activilies
Investment income
176.189
67,047
1.650
340,046
48,319
228
l-olal income
444,886
388.593
Expenditure on..
Raisinu funds
Charitable acliviiies
164.3171
1399,7831
(45.905}
(389.3011
Total expenditurc
(464,1001
(435,2061
Net expenditure
19,2141
46.6131
Net mov¢menl in funds
{19.214)
(46.6131
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
649,307
695.920
Total funds carried forward
630.093
649.307
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Gateway Church Ashford
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Tot81
2023
2024
ID¢omt and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies {analysed below)
Other trdding a¢tivili¢s lanalysed below)
Investment income (analysed below)
376.189
67.047
1.650
340.046
48,319
228
Total income
444,886
388.593
Expenditure on:
Raising funds (analysed below)
Charitable aeiivities lanalysed below)
(64.317)
1399.783)
(45,9051
(389,301)
Tolal expenditure
Net expenditure
Nei movement in funds
1464,1001
{435.2061
(19,214
46,613)
{19.2141
(46.613)
Reconcili*tion ol funds
Total funds brought forward
649.307
695.920
Total funds Ca￿led forward
630.093
649.307
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Gateway Church Ashford
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
TotAI
2024
Tolgl
2023
Donuilons and legacies
Appeals and donations
Appeals and donations
Appeals and donations
Gift Aid tax reclaimed
Gift Aid tax reclaimed
UK Governnient &?ranls
Events Income
5.920
317,251
150
1.355
49,846
4.380
282.928
333
46.432
4,294
1.679
1.667
376,189
340.046
Other ¢r4dinR aclivilies
Sales of donated ¥ood5
Cafe Income
Cafe Ev¢nl Income
Evenis Income
Rental income
Other income
210
57,486
214
42,283
267
336
9.015
5,262
29.3
67.047
48.319
Inveslmenl inc'(Jme
Interest on cash deposi15
1.650
228
1.650
228
Roisingfunds
Cafe Purchases
Cafe Wages and salaries
Cafe Siaff training
GCA Events Cafe
Cafe Events and Conferences
Cafe Trade subscriptions
Cafe- Siaff Unifomi
Cafe Bank ¢harg¢s
Cafe Casual wages
Cafc Rcpairs and renewals
Computer soltwar¢ and maintenance costs
Cafe Printing. Poslage and stationery
Cafe Advertising
(27.578)
130.935)
1502)
(15,4401
123.4731
(1991
(736)
{440)
(84}
1764)
(70)
{1.5431
(1.7021
(3171
(461
11.241)
(3,422)
{258)
118)
{1,3591
{95)
{64.317
(45.905)
Chariluble aclivilies
Materials
1366)
12871
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Gateway Church Ashford
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Depreciation of freehold property
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings
Granis payable - individuals
Grants Payable - indivuduals
Grants Payable It)dividual
Granis Payable - Individual Compassion UK
Grants Payable - Individual New Life ch￿￿h Milion Keynes
Wages and salaries
Staff NIC (Employers)
Staff pensions (Defined contribution) - pension scheme I
Staff training
Travelling
Insurance
GCA Events
c.hildrens Work
Computer software and maint¢nonce w51s
Trad¢ subs¢riplions
Hire of planl and ma¢hinery Ispot hire)
Sundry expenses
Sundry expenses
Catering ond R¢freshm¢nts
Advertising
Bank charges
Li¥hi, heBI and power
Repairs and maintenance
Repairs and maintenance
Repairs and renewals
Telephone and fax
Computer software and maintenance costs
Priniing. postage and stationery
Legal and professional fees
Legal and professional fees
Loan interest
Ac¢oiinlan¢y fees
(13,7251
118.094)
(9.429}
1600)
16.992)
1364)
( 1,000)
1196.644)
(12.493)
110.9531
13.046)
{.3.502)
(4.188)
18.927)
{5.443)
1962)
(1,0571
11.390)
(9.452)
{140)
{4.153)
19491
(1.034)
(19.421)
(1.833)
(7.077)
(7.851)
{13,725)
(19.0521
(4,323)
(6001
14.9921
1336)
{4,0001
(176.3591
{11,123)
(10,0491
(6.809)
14.184}
(3,8571
(9.0291
{6,124)
11.5031
{963)
(1,4751
116.1601
(8.5091
11.8091
11.429)
(18.0911
15.273)
(8,974)
(8.6801
{.120)
(4.6641
(1.4261
(6.600)
(2.509}
(23.2351
{2.8.12)
(6.869>
(1,398)
{5.104)
(2.267)
129.705)
13.180)
399,783
1389.1011
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