Renewal Churches Trust IA company limited by guarante8) Reg.No. 04909950 End of Year Financial Statements Year ending 31 December 2025
Renewal Churches Trust {A company limited by guarantee) Report and Accounts Contents Page Company Information Trustees, Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Independent Examineff s Report 12
Renewal Churches Trust (A wmpany limrted by guaranleg) Company Infonnation: Directors l Trustees.. Mr G Winfield- Chair MrPHSmart Mrs J M Smart Mrm G Waller Mrs E J Waller Mrs C J Wnfield se¢tary.. MrPHSmart Company Number. 04909950 Charity Number. 1102944 Registered Office.. 5 Fernholt Tonbridge Kent TN10 3RH Bankers.. Barclays Bank plc 73-75 Calverley Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN12UZ Independent Examiner.. S L PhS11ips 11 Chatsworth Road Lytham St Annes Lancashire FY8 2JN
Renewal Churches Trust (A COW3nY limrted by gu8ranlee) Trustees, Report forthe year ended 31 December 2025 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2026. structurn, governance and management Renewal Churches Trust was èstablished in 2003 as a Company limited by guarantee and a registered Charity govemed by its Memorandum and Arts'cles of Association. Trustees are appointed by the majority of the Trustees in accordance with the Trusfs constitution. The Tmst is a Christian foundation and therefore expects Trustees to be committed to the advancement of the Christian religion. The Trustees meet at appropriate inteNals to administer the Chanty. Trustees Trustees Yrtio seNed during the year were as follows.. Mr G Wnfield - Chair MrPHSmart Mrs J M Smart Mr M G Waller Mfs E J Waller Mrs C J Wnfield Risk Managemerrt The Trustees have identified the major risks Ithich the Charity faces and consider that all ne$Sary act'on has b*n taken to manage those risks. Objectives and Activities The objectNes of the Charity as stated in its Memorandum and Artides of Assooation are to advanc8 th8 Christian religion and the public understanding of the Christian religion. The Trustees have sought to pursue these oty'ectives primarily through the maintenance and development of a Christian Church in Tonbrmlge, Kent. In setting obJ"edives arKI planning activbties. the Trustees have given due consideration to the general guidance wblished by the Charities Commission relating to public benefit Ftnanclal review and reserves pollcy Incoming reSoUrS for Ihe year were £60,T77 {2024: £56,747). Resources expended totslled £50,079 (2024.. £49,487). At the end of the period the Charity had reserves of £49,926. The Trustees review Management Accounts on a regular basis.
Renewal Churches Trust (A (#)mpany limilod by guarant991 Achievements and Impact for Publlc Beneflt River Church Tonbridge continues to serve the community by helping people grcv4 in th8ir Christian faith and by offering practical supp)rt to individuals and families. Everything we do reflects our commitment to sharing God's love and making a positive dtfference in Tonbridge and the surrounding area. We run regular gatherings that are open to everyone. These include our Sunday services, Tuesday evening Ablaze, Friday evening meetings, and Thursday moming prayer times. Each of these provides space ts worship. teaching, prayer, and encouragement. People of all ages and ba¢kgroun(ts are wdcome, and many find these gatherings a source of hope, supp3rt, and ¢4)nnection. Alongsidè our regular meeb'ngs. we run programmes that help build communty and support families. COMMA Café continues to be a friendly and relaxed place for parents, grandparents, and carers. Wth refreshments for adults and creative play ftx children. it offers a mucPkneeded chance to pause, chac connect vth others. We also work dosely V4ith FEAST (Families Eating And Sharing Together) to support local households faang food insecurity. Through V#Eekly topup larders. holiday lunches. and communty events, FEAST provides practical help and a wann welcome to anyone who needs it. Several members of River Church volunteer regularly, and two of our tnjstees serve on the FEAST Board, helping to guide and strengtr)en the proj'ect In addition to 1r (wn adivities, River Church gives financially to a range of charitl8s localty, nab'onally, arKI internationally. This yearfs donations supported organisations working in homelessness, Cmstian training and mission, intemational outreach, food provision, cancer supporl arKI humanitarian relief. Through all of this-our gatherings, ¢ommunity programmes, partnerships, and charitable givintrRiver CtHJrch Tonbridge conb'nues to offer real public benefit We aim to support pPIe swritually. emotionally, and practicaSly, helping to strengthen families, build community. and bring hope to those who need it Flnancial Contributions The Trust continues to support dritable work both locally and intemationally, including: Charitylminlstry Purpose Glft Amount Por¢hhght Ermling MleSSnesS and changiThJ kves (wMw.FrJrchhght.org.uk) £2tY)O The Sllrrfng Chii511an Ministryrrrainlr (www.thestirring.uk) £2250 rls Global UK Internalion81 Outreach (w*M.irisglobal.org.uk) £1000 FEAST Fothj Larder .feasLo £500 8aborbS Cancer SupFX)rt Group www.babons.o .uk £soo Hope Churth Ukrdine Relief Appeal www.ho echurchtonbrod £270
Renewal Churches Trust (A cxjmpany limited by guarantee) Governance Trustèes convene regularly throughout the year to revie4V operational and govemance matters. Monthly financial reports are distributed within 14 days of each month's end for evaluation and feedbac Trustee Responsibilities The Trustees (who are also Directors for the purFx)ses of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and accounts in accordance wilh applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company and charrty law requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charrtable Company and of tts incoming resources and application of resources of the charttable compary fcy that period. In preparing those accounts. the Trustees e 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 prepa the accounts on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company wll continue in business Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance wtth the provision in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2(XA applicable to companies subject to the small companies regwne. This report approved by the Trustees on 2026 and signed on their behalf by Michael Wallew DireCtorruStee
Renewal Churches Trust (A company Ilmltgd by guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unre5trfrted 20Z5 Restrlrted 2025 Totsl 2025 Totsl 2014 Notes Income Intome from donatlons Donations 60,052 60.052 56.205 Income from Investments Interest reiVed 725 725 S42 Total Income 60,777 60,777 56,747 Ex endltur Charltable actfvltles 50,079 50,079 49,487 Bad debt Totsl Expendlture 50,079 50,079 49,487 Net Income l (expendIre) 10,698 10,698 7,260 Totsl fvnds brought forward 39,238 31,978 31.978 Total funts canled forward 49,936 49,936 39,238 All of the results relate to continuing activities. The rK)tes on pages 9 to 11 form part of these financial ststements.
Renewal Churches Trust {A company limited guarantee) BALANCE SHEEf YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2025 Notes Unrestrirted Restrirted funds funds 2025 Total 2024 Total FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSErs Stock Debtors Bank Cash / Cheques 50.482 190 50,672 50.482 190 50,672 40,234 187 40,421 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditor5.' Fallin8 due within l year Other Creditors 481 255 736 481 255 928 255 736 1,183 NEf CURRENT ASSErs 49,936 49,936 39,238 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENr UABIUTIES 49.936 49,936 39,238 49.936 49,936 39,238 The Twstees consider that the charitable company is entided to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under Section 477 of th8 Companies Act 20c. The members have not required tha Charitab ccynpany to obtsin an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the ACL The TrusteeslDir8ctors knOW[edge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Compan$ Act 20C6 with r8spa¢t to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The TrusteeslDirectors acknowledge their responsibilitl8s for preparing accounts which give true and fair view of the state of the ccmpany at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year, in accordancè wtth the requirements of Section 303 and otherwise comply with th8 requirements of the Companies Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the charrtable company. These accwnts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP. Approved by thè Trustees on: 2026 Signod: Michael Waller IDirectorffrustee) Peter Smart (Directorrrrustee)
Renewal Churches Trust (A compeny limrted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance th Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance Vttt the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir8land (FRS 102) - (Charities SORP (FRS102)) and the Companies Act 2W6. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general obltIveS of the charity. Restricted funds can only be used for specific purposes. Income All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable awracy. ReSoUe5 expended Resources expended are induded in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis indusive of any VAT which cannot bé recovered. Charitable activittes indude expenditure on gifts to Christian causes and church adiviti8s. Govemance costs (Accountancy & Professional Fees) indude those incurred in the govemance of the chanty and are primarily associated with constitrjtional and ststutory requirements. Z ANALYSIS OF INCOME Unrestrfcled 2025 Restricted 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Offering5lDonations Regular Giwng Stewardship Gift Returns Café Comma Other 28.348 18.972 5,115 6,129 1,488 725 60,777 28,348 18,972 5,115 6.129 1,488 725 60,777 19,493 23,760 3,693 7,449 1,810 542 56,747
Renewal Churches Trust (A company limited by guaranteè) Unrestrfcted Restrfcted 2025 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 3. ANALYSIS OF EXPENSES GiftslDonations The Gift: Supplies Supplies / Equipment General Café Comma Hospitality Guests Hospitality General Staff Wages (Net) Pension Contributions Employer Employer Tax l NIC Hire Hall Costs Office Storage Costs Mileage l Travel Costs Telephone Stationery Computer / Website l AV Accountancy i eookkeeping Professional Fees Bank Charges Credit Charges Depreciation Insurance Resources /Teaching Materials Training 7,571 270 368 7,571 270 368 894 935 526 25,368 1.390 5,796 2,851 660 289 183 15 580 138 468 8,262 389 290 i.oii 365 717 28,516 1.390 2,430 2.381 660 356 170 935 526 25.368 1,390 5,796 2,851 660 289 183 15 355 127 458 138 468 272 272 1.149 272 272 1,149 256 389 881 50.079 50.079 49,487 4. FUND MOVEMENTS Brought Forward Income Expendrture / Bad Debt Transfers Carried Forward FUMI Unrestricted funds 39.238 60,777 50,079 49.936 Restricted funds Total 39,238 60,777 50,079 49,936 5. DEBTORgBAD DEBT NIA io
Renewal Churches Trust (A conwany limited by guarantee) 6. BANK This is the total of the current account and business wemium account as at 31 December 2025. Cwrent account £377.60 and business premium account £50,104.50. 7. CASHICHEQUES Cash not banked I retained as a float for Café Comma £189.56. 8. CREDITORS 2025 figures: £481.13 {Bardaycardl 9. OTHER CREDITORS This figure has been wted forward since 2015 and there is no infonnation in past accounts detsiling its origin. li
Renewal Churches Trust IA arlY limited by uuaranlee) Sndependent examinerfs report to the trustses of Renewal Churches Trust I report to the trustees on my exanination of the accounts of the Renthval Churches Trust for the year ended 31° Drnber 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the acCntS in accordarte with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of Foundation's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have follcfyved all of the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. l confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination vthich gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting reccds were not kept in accordance wth section 130 of the Charities Ac. or the accounts did not accord wth the accounting records", or the accounts did not comply wtth the applicable requirements conceming 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 fairf view vthich is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no cCerr and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. S L Phillips Independent Consultant 12