Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limited by guarantee)
Reg.No. 04909950
End of Year Financial Statements
Year ending 31 December 2024

Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limited by guarantee)
Report and Accounts
Contents
Page
Company Information
Trustees, Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balan￿ Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
Independent Examinerfs Report
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Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limited by guarantee)
Company Inforniation:
Directors l Trustees".
Mr G WTrnfield- Chair
MrPHSmart
Mrs J M Smart
Mr M G Waller
Mrs E J Waller
Mrs C J Winfield
Secretary".
MrPHSmart
Company Number
04909950
Charity Number.
1102944
Registered Offi￿.
5 Femhott
Tonbridge
Kent
TN10 3RH
Bankers:
Bardays Bank plc
73-75 Calverley Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN12UZ
Solicitors."
Lawson Lewis & Co
11 Hyde Gardens
Eastboume
East Sussex
TN173HF
Independent Examiner.
S L Phillips
11 Chatsworth Road
Lytham St Annes
Lancashire
FY8 2JN

Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limited by guarantee)
Trustees, Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
Tho Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 Decembor
2024.
Structure, governance and management
Renewal Churches Trust was established in 2003 as a Company limited by guarantee and a
registered Charity govemed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Trustees are appointed by the majority of the Trustees in accordan￿ with the Trust's
constitution. The Trust is a Christian foundation and therefore expects Trustees to be
committed to the advancement of the Christian religion.
The Trustees meet at appropriate intervals to administer the Charity.
Trustees
The Trustees who served during the year were as follows..
Mr G Winfield - Chair
MrPHSmart
Mrs J M Smart
Mr M G Waller
Mrs E J Waller
Mrs C J Winfield
Risk Management
The TrUSt￿S have identified the major risks which the Charity faces and consider that all
necessary action has been taken to manage those risks.
Objectlves and Activities
The objectives of the Charity as stated in ts Memorandum and Articles of Association are to
advance the Christian religion and the public urKlerstanding of the Christian ￿lIgIOn.
The Trustees have sought to pursue these obj'ectives primarily through the maintenance and
development of a Christian Church in Tonbridge. Kent.
In setting objectives and planning activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to the
general guidance published by the Charities Commission relating to public benefit.
Financial review and reserves pollcy
Incoming resources for the year were £56,747 (2023.. £47.758).
Resources expended totalled £49,487 (2023.. £46.292).
At the end of the period the Chanty had reserves of £39,238.
The Trustees review Managemenl Accounts on a regular basis.

Renewal Churches Trust
(A compary limited by guarantee)
Achievements and Impact for Public Benefft
River Church offers a range of weekly gatherings both in-person and online via Zoom,
designed to provide teaching, encouragement, and practical support in Imng out the
Christian faith. Our mission and vision is".
"To impact ourloGal communty. region, nation, 8nd beyond with the transfom?ing love of
Go￿leaSIng His Presence to bring refonnatft)n across every sphere ofsociety, for the
glory of God, in Jesus, name, and through the power of the Holy Spiiit."
Communty Gatherings
This year we have continued the Friday evening gatherings have been introduced light
supper 'The Well. and 'Upper Room'-t)oth designed to foster connection, worship, and
prayer for one another and the wider communty.
Weekly Thursday moming 'Prayer Breakfasv meetings continue to be held via Zoom and in
person, specifically interceding for Tonbridge and the surrounding areas, offering another
vital point of connection for many.
Venues and Activities
River Church rerrts Spa￿ at Carroty Wood (Rock UK) in North Tonbridge for Sunday
meetings and also rerrts facilrties at Christ Church URC Tonbridge to host the toddler
group COMMA café.
COMMA Cafe: Supporting Families
Since 2016. COMMA has offered a wann, welcoming environment for parents,
grandparents. and carer5. Held Tuesday momings during temi time (9.3(￿17".00), it provides
a well-deserved break over tea, coffee, and cake, while children enjoy creative play.
Attendan￿ remains strong throughout the year. For details, visit
www.riverchurchtonbrid
FEAST: Families Eating And Sharing Together
River Church partners with other local thurches and community groups through FEAST-a
weekly top-up larder serving families and individuals in Tonbridge. FEAST also provides
lunches and events for the local communty through the school holidays. Pete and Jeni
Smart serve on the Board of FEAST and are regularty joined by other church members to
volunteer at larders and lunthes. Additionally, FEAST offers meals and activities for families
during school holidays. More infomiation is available at www.feast.or
Flnancial Contributions
The Trust continues to support charitable work both locally and intemationally, including".
CharitylMini6ty Purpose
Gfft Amount
Roth UK
Activty Centre Bursary
(VT¥￿.rockukOrg)
£500
High Hopes
General Support
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£2000
Iris Global UK Intemational Outreach
(www.irisglobal.org.uk)
£3000
FEAST
Local Communty Support
www.feasLo
.uk
£500

Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limited by guarantee)
Governance
Trustees convene regularfy throughout the year to review operational and govemance
matters. Monthly financial reports are distributed within 14 days of each month's end for
evaluation and feedback.
Trustee Responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also Directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Trustees Report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company and charity law requires the Trustees to p￿pare accounts for each financial year
which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charitable Company and of its
incoming reSoUr￿S and application of resources of the charitable company for that period. In
preparing those accounts, the Tnjstees are required to".
Select suitable accounting policies and then to apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
Make judgements and estimates which are reasonable and prudent
Prepare the accounts on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in business
Small Company provisions
This ￿port has been prepared in accordance with the provision in Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 applicable to companies subje(1 to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the Trustees on
Iltr
2025
and signed on their behalf by
Guy Win
Directorrrrustee

Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestrirted
2024
RestrScted
2024
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Notes
Income
Income from donations
Donations
56.205
56,205
47,460
Income from investments
Interest received
542
542
298
Total Incorne
56,747
56,747
47,758
Ex nditure
Charitsble artSvltles
49.487
49.487
46,292
Bad debt
Total Expenditure
49.487
49,487
46,292
Net income / (expenditure)
7,260
7,260
1,466
Totsl fvnds brought forward
31.978
31,978
30,512
Total funds carrled forward
39,238
39,238
31,978
All of the results relate to continuing activities.
The notes on pages 9 to 11 form part of these financial statements.

Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEEf YEAR ENDING 310ECEMBER 2024
Notes Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
FIXED ASSErs
CURRENT ASSErs
Stock
Debtors
Bank
Cash / Cheques
40,234
187
40.421
40,234
187
40,421
32.158
177
32.335
CURRENT UABIUTIES
Creditors: Falling due within l year
Other C￿dItorS
928
255
1,183
928
255
1,183
102
255
357
NEf CURRENT ASSETS
39,238
39,238
31,978
TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT
UABIUllES
39,238
39.238
31,978
NET ASSETS
39.238
39,238
31,978
The Trustees consider that the charitable company is entitled to exemption from the
requirement to obtain an audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the charilable company to obtain an audit in accordance with
Section 476 of the Act.
The TrusteeslDirectors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements
of the Companies Act 2006 with res[￿￿ to accounting records and the preparation of
accounts.
The TrusteeslDirectors acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing accounts which give
true and fair view of the state of the company at the end of the financial year and of its
surplus or deficit for the financial year, in accordance with the requirements of Section 303
and which otheThvise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act relating to accounts,
so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small
companies subj'ect to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
Approved by the Trusteas on:
2025
Signed:
Guy Win
Id (Directorrrrustee)
Michael Waller (Directorrrrustee)

Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limrted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - (Charities SORP {FRS102))
and the Companies Act 2006.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted fvnds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in fijrtherance
of the general objectives of the charity. Restricted funds can only be used for specific
purposes.
Income
All incoming reSoUr￿S are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the
chanty is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with
reasonable accuracy.
Resourcos expended
Resources expended are induded in the Statement of Financial Activities on an
accruals basis inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Charitable activities
indude expenditure on grfts to Christian causes and church activities. Govemance
costs (Accountancy & Professional Fees) include those incurred in the govemance of
the charity and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.
2. ANALYSIS
OF INCOME
Unrestrkted
2024
Restricted
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Offerings/Donations
Regular Giving
Stewardship
Gift Aid Retums
Café Comma
Other
19,493
23,760
3,693
7,449
1,810
$42
56,747
19,493
23,760
3,693
7,449
1,810
542
56.747
15,432
20,920
2,789
6,172
1,952
493
47,758

Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limited by guarantee)
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
3. ANALYSIS OF EXPENSES
Gifts/Donations
The Gift . Supplies
Supplies / Equipment General
Café Cornma
Hospitality Guests
Hospitality General
Staff Wages (Net)
Pension Contributions Employer
Employer Tax / NIC
Hire Hall Costs
Office Storage Costs
Mileage / Travel Costs
Telephone
Stationery
Computer / Website / AV
Accountancy / Bookkeeping
Professional Fees
Bank Charges
Credit Charges
Depreciation
Insurance
Resources / Teaching Materials
Training
8,262
389
290
I,oii
365
717
28,516
1,390
2.430
2.381
660
356
170
8,262
389
290
I,oii
365
717
28,516
1.390
2,430
2,381
660
356
170
5,182
35
367
1,278
47
468
29,247
1,390
2,306
2,219
660
7SO
169
51
556
108
478
355
127
458
355
127
458
256
389
881
256
389
881
254
360
283
49.487
49,487
46,292
4. FUND MOVEMENTS
Brought
Forward
Income
Expenditure
/ Bad Debt
Transfers
Carried
Fonvard
Fund
Unrestricted funds
31,978
56,747
49.487
39,238
Restricted funds
Total
31.978
56,747
49,487
39,238
5. DEBTORSIBAD DEBT
NIA
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Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limrted by guarantee)
6. BANK
This is the total of the current account and business premium account as at 31
December 2024.
Current account £245.53 and business premium account
£39,988.44.
7. CASHICHEQUES
Cash not banked I retained as a float for Café Comma £187.08.
8. CREDITORS
2024 figures: £927.99 (Barclaycard)
9. OTHER CREDITORS
This figure has been carried fO￿ard since 2015 and there is no information in past
accounts detailing its origin.
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Renewal Churches Trust
(A company limrted by guarantee)
Independent examinerfs report to the trustses of Renewal Churches Trust
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Renewal Churches Trust for
the year ended 31 St De￿rnber 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Foundation's accounts carried out under section
145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all of the applicable
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my
attention in conneclion with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any
material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records," or
the accounts did not comply wrth the applicable requirements con￿mIng the fomi and
content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a Yrue and fairf view vh7ich is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination
to which attents'on should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
s p&£&
S L Phillips
Independent Consuftant
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