1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E
E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
Annual report for the year ending 31[st] August 2025
Registered Charity No. 1119213
Purpose
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The advancement of the Christian faith in the UK and overseas
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The advancement, for public benefit, of Christian teaching and other learning
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The relief of the poor, sick, disabled and homeless
Organisation
Nationally a member of the Evangelical Alliance.
Locally is a part of Maidstone Churches Together.
CCM has its own team of leaders who meet on regular basis on church and charity matters.
CCM meet in a hired hall at the Maidstone Skills and Community Centre (MSCC), it also has a rented office at MSCC and occasionally uses other rented premises for its various activities.
Staffing
As of 31[st] August 2025, CCM has one full time employee, and one part time employee.
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Leon Mileham is employed full time as CCM’s Pastor/Minister.
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Karen Kamundi is employed part time as CCM’s Administrator.
CCM does fund occupational pension scheme through the government’s workplace pension scheme; this started in November 2016.
All other work carried out on behalf of CCM is on a voluntary basis.
Activities during the year
The various activities of CCM include life groups, youth & children’s clubs, bible teaching & training events, etc.
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CCM has financially supported Christian workers in Tanzania & Liberia. Involvement in foreign missions and humanitarian work is a primary objective for CCM.
‘Little Steps’ is a weekly group for parents with pre-school age children to provide a friendly, welcoming environment where parents & children can build real and lasting friendships.
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‘The Hub’ is a weekly (term time) Youth club run on a Friday night for the benefit of local young people between the age of 11 and 18 and gets good engagement from the local community.
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CCM Holds a summer Family Fun Day at Maidstone Skills & Community Centre in Senacre annually as an outreach and to build links and friendship with the local community.
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CCM helps to run the Maidstone CAP debt centre, along with The Vine church, and regularly sees and helps people who are in extreme debt.
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
- Members of the congregation are also involved in other community activities e.g ‘Street Pastors’ , ‘Maidstone Churches Winter Shelter’, and ‘The Princess Project’.
In planning the activities, the Leaders/Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit.
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
|---|---|
| Incoming resources |
£120,184 |
| Expenditure | £115,452 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | £4,732 |
Grants
CCM is committed to the aid of overseas Christian workers and supports Friends of Helper in Tanzania.
In Maidstone CCM regularly gives to local charities.
CCM also made gifts to CAP clients and to various members of its congregation.
Reserves
It is an agreed principle that at least three months cash reserves in hand should be kept in CCM’s current account. This is kept under periodic review. 3 months running costs are approximately £25,000. At the end of the financial year, there was approximately £10,000 in unrestricted cash reserves, with the Trustees able to reassign designated funds should the need occur.
When the COVID-19 pandemic started to impact the UK in March 2020, the Trustees immediately repurposed money from the designated building fund into a Financial Assistance Fund, and members of the church also contributed towards this fund. A number of grants have been paid to various individuals and families to support them financially since the fund started.
Risk Management
The Elders/Trustees of CCM meet on a regular basis and receive regular reports and financial statements detailing the opportunities and risks that CCM faces. This enables them to plan or curtail activities accordingly making judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
CCM has suitable accounting standards and policies which are applied consistently. Financial statements are prepared on an ongoing basis. At the end of each accounting year records are produced which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the church, disclosing with reasonable accuracy the financial position of
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E
E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
CCM, whilst protecting assets and taking reasonable steps to detect fraud or any other irregularities, thereby complying with the Charities Act 2011.
CCM has an operational Safeguarding Policy to ensure that children, young people, vulnerable adults and workers are always protected. This is kept under constant review.
Signed by,
Peter Farmer
Elder/Trustee, on behalf of all the Elders/Trustees of CCM.
Report dated
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E
E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of Connect
Church, Maidstone Registered Charity No. 1119213
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] August 2025 which are set out on the following pages.
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent 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 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility
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to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
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Date: 29th June 2026
Stephen Hendy
Data Developments (UK) Ltd, The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1HT
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
Connect Church, Maidstone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year total funds |
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|---|---|---|
| Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds - - - - - - Voluntary income 103,824 262 - - 104,086 81,157 Activities for generating funds - - - - - - Investment income - - 2,344 - 2,344 987 Incoming resources from charitable activities - - - - - - Other incoming resources 13,754 - - - 13,754 14,845 Total income 117,578 262 2,344 - 120,184 96,989 Resources used Cost of generating funds 64,578 100 - - 64,678 69,294 Cost of generating voluntary income 35,939 - - - 35,939 36,389 Fundraising trading cost of goods sold and other costs - - - - - - Investment management costs - - - - - - Charitable activities 11,090 2,803 - - 13,893 16,131 Governance costs 942 - - - 942 1,514 Other resources used - - - - - - Total expenditure 112,549 2,903 - - 115,452 123,328 Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer 5,029 (2,641) 2,344 - 4,732 (26,339) Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in - - - - - - Gross transfers between funds - out - - - - - - Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets - - - - - - Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use - - - - - - Net movement in funds 5,029 (2,641) 2,344 - 4,732 (26,339) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward (19,665) 119,814 126,407 - 226,557 252,896 Total funds carried forward (14,636) 117,173 128,751 - 231,288 226,557 Represented by Unrestricted Charity Fund 800 - - - 800 800 General fund (13,189) - - - (13,189) (19,696) Hamper/Blessing Fund 565 - - - 565 565 Outreach Fund (1,953) - - - (1,953) (1,953) |
- - - - - - 103,824 262 - - 104,086 81,157 - - - - - - - - 2,344 - 2,344 987 - - - - - - 13,754 - - - 13,754 14,845 |
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| 112,549 2,903 - - 115,452 123,328 |
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| 5,029 (2,641) 2,344 - 4,732 (26,339) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| 5,029 (2,641) 2,344 - 4,732 (26,339) |
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| (19,665) 119,814 126,407 - 226,557 252,896 |
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| (14,636) 117,173 128,751 - 231,288 226,557 800 - - - 800 800 (13,189) - - - (13,189) (19,696) 565 - - - 565 565 (1,953) - - - (1,953) (1,953) |
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
| Personal gifts | (2,734) | - | - | - | (2,734) | (2,734) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Activities Fund | 1,875 | - | - | - | 1,875 | 3,353 |
| Designated | ||||||
| Buildings Fund | - | 84,656 | - | - | 84,656 | 84,656 |
| CAP client gift fund | - | 1,741 | - | - | 1,741 | 1,977 |
| Financial Assistance Fund | - | 32,918 | - | - | 32,918 | 35,244 |
| Little Steps | - | 1,094 | - | - | 1,094 | 1,173 |
| Missions Fund | - | (3,400) | - | - | (3,400) | (3,400) |
| Womens Ministry Fund | - | 164 | - | - | 164 | 164 |
| Restricted | ||||||
| Restricted Building Fund | - | - | 128,751 | - | 128,751 | 126,407 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities – 2025 Class and nominal code General Designated Restricted Endowment Total
General Designated Restricted Endowment Total Last year
| Current Asset - Cash At Bank And | In Hand | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBS Connect Current A/c | (14,639) | 115,422 | - | - | 100,783 | 98,395 |
| Total | (14,639) | 115,422 | - | - | 100,783 | 98,395 |
| Current Asset - Investments | ||||||
| Barclays CCM Premium DASA | - | - | 61,047 | - | 61,047 | 59,562 |
| RBS Connect D R Savings A/c | 3 | 1,751 | 67,705 | - | 69,459 | 68,599 |
| Total | 3 | 1,751 | 128,751 | - | 130,505 | 128,162 |
| Net total assets | (14,636) | 117,173 | 128,751 | - | 231,288 | 226,557 |
| Represented by | ||||||
| General (Unrestricted) | 800 | - | - | - | 800 | 800 |
| General (Unrestricted) | (13,189) | - | - | - | (13,189) | (19,696) |
| General (Unrestricted) | (2,734) | - | - | - | (2,734) | (2,734) |
| General (Unrestricted) | 565 | - | - | - | 565 | 565 |
| General (Unrestricted) | (1,953) | - | - | - | (1,953) | (1,953) |
| General (Unrestricted) | 1,875 | - | - | - | 1,875 | 3,353 |
| Designated - Building | - | 84,656 | - | - | 84,656 | 84,656 |
| Designated - CAPclient | - | 1,741 | - | - | 1,741 | 1,977 |
| Designated - FAF | - | 32,918 | - | - | 32,918 | 35,244 |
| Designated - LittleStep | - | 1,094 | - | - | 1,094 | 1,173 |
| Designated - Missions | - | (3,400) | - | - | (3,400) | (3,400) |
| Designated - Women | - | 164 | - | - | 164 | 164 |
| Restricted - RBF | - | - | 128,751 | - | 128,751 | 126,407 |
| Total | (14,636) | 117,173 | 128,751 | - | 231,288 | 226,557 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 2024
| Class and nominal code | General | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Lastyear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Asset - Cash At Bank And In Hand | ||||||
| ZZZ101: RBS Connect Current A/c | (19,668) | 118,063 | - | - | 98,395 | 125,722 |
| Total | (19,668) | 118,063 | - | - | 98,395 | 125,722 |
| Current Asset - Investments | ||||||
| ZZZ102: Barclays CCM Premium DASA - | - | 59,562 | - | 59,562 | 59,562 | |
| ZZZ103: RBS Connect D R Savings A/c 3 | 1,751 | 66,846 | - | 68,599 | 67,612 | |
| Total | 3 | 1,751 | 126,408 | - | 128,162 | 127,175 |
| Net total assets | **(19,665) ** | 119,814 | 126,407 | - | 226,557 | 252,896 |
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
Connect Church, Maidstone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Fund movement summary – 2025
| Fund | Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing | |
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| FAF Designated Sub-totals General Unrestricted Sub-totals Building Designated Sub-totals CAPclient Designated Sub-totals Charity Unrestricted Sub-totals Hampers Unrestricted Sub-totals LittleStep Designated Sub-totals Missions Designated Sub-totals Outreach Unrestricted Sub-totals Gifts Unrestricted Sub-totals RBF Restricted Sub-totals Women Designated Sub-totals |
35,244 - 2,326 - - - 32,918 |
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| 35,244 - 2,326 - - - 32,918 (19,696) 117,063 110,556 - - - (13,189) |
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| (19,696) 117,063 110,556 - - - (13,189) 84,656 - - - - - 84,656 |
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| 84,656 - - - - - 84,656 1,977 241 477 - - - 1,741 |
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| 1,977 241 477 - - - 1,741 800 - - - - - 800 |
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| 800 - - - - - 800 565 - - - - - 565 |
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| 565 - - - - - 565 1,173 21 100 - - - 1,094 |
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| 1,173 21 100 - - - 1,094 (3,400) - - - - - (3,400) |
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| (3,400) - - - - - (3,400) (1,953) - - - - - (1,953) |
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| (1,953) - - - - - (1,953) (2,734) - - - - - (2,734) |
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| (2,734) - - - - - (2,734) 126,407 2,344 - - - - 128,751 |
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| 126,407 2,344 - - - - 128,751 164 - - - - - 164 |
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| 164 - - - - - 164 |
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
| Youth Unrestricted Sub-totals |
3,353 515 1,993 - - - 1,875 |
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| 3,353 515 1,993 - - - 1,875 |
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| Totals | 226,557 120,184 115,452 - - - 231,288 |
Fund movement summary – 2024
| Fund FAF Designated Sub-totals General Unrestricted Sub-totals Building Designated Sub-totals CAPclient Designated Sub-totals Charity Unrestricted Sub-totals Hampers Unrestricted Sub-totals LittleStep Designated Sub-totals Missions Designated Sub-totals Outreach Unrestricted Sub-totals Gifts Unrestricted Sub-totals |
Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing | |
|---|---|---|
| 36,494 - 1,250 - - - 35,244 |
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| 36,494 - 1,250 - - - 35,244 (2,824) 95,259 121,495 9,364 - - (19,696) |
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| (2,824) 95,259 121,495 9,364 - - (19,696) 83,670 987 - - - - 84,656 |
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| 83,670 987 - - - - 84,656 2,290 20 333 - - - 1,977 |
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| 2,290 20 333 - - - 1,977 780 20 - - - - 800 |
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| 780 20 - - - - 800 565 - - - - - 565 |
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| 565 - - - - - 565 1,119 304 251 - - - 1,173 |
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| 1,119 304 251 - - - 1,173 - - - (3,400) - - (3,400) |
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| - - - (3,400) - - (3,400) 1,276 - - (3,229) - - (1,953) |
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| 1,276 - - (3,229) - - (1,953) - - - (2,735) - - (2,735) |
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| - - - (2,735) - - (2,735) |
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
| RBF Restricted Sub-totals Women Designated Sub-totals Youth Unrestricted Sub-totals |
126,408 - - - - - 126,408 |
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| 126,408 - - - - - 126,408 164 - - - - - 164 |
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| 164 - - - - - 164 2,955 398 - - - - 3,353 |
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| 2,955 398 - - - - 3,353 |
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| Totals | 252,896 96,989 123,328 - - - 226,557 |
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Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
C6nnect Church, Maidstone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Analysis of income and expenditure
| Analysis of income and expenditure | Analysis of income and expenditure | |
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| Total | ||
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year |
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| INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds General Offerings 36,017 - - - 36,017 21,694 Gift Aid Giving 62,568 - - - 62,568 55,835 Other Income 5,239 241 - - 5,480 3,518 Little Steps - 21 - - 21 110 Bank Interest - - 2,344 - 2,344 987 Incoming resources from generated funds Totals 103,824 262 2,344 - 106,430 82,144 Other incoming resources Gift Aid Tax Recovery 13,754 - - - 13,754 14,845 Other incoming resources Totals 13,754 - - - 13,754 14,845 Incoming resources Grand totals 117,578 262 2,344 - 120,184 96,989 RESOURCES USED Cost of generating funds Halls Hired / Rent 35,939 - - - 35,939 36,389 General 14,768 100 - - 14,868 15,681 Net Salary 37,109 - - - 37,109 40,637 Ministry 700 - - - 700 1,495 PAYE IT NIC 12,001 - - - 12,001 11,481 Cost of generating funds Totals 100,517 100 - - 100,617 105,683 Charitable activities Donations 1,250 - - - 1,250 2,000 CAP Centre 3,000 477 - - 3,477 3,090 Little Steps expenses - - - - - 251 Missions Giving 6,840 - - - 6,840 7,240 Hardship/Welfare Gift - 2,326 - - 2,326 3,550 Charitable activities Totals 11,090 2,803 - - 13,893 16,131 Governance costs Insurances, subs, etc 942 - - - 942 1,514 Governance costs Totals 942 - - - 942 1,514 Resources used Grand totals 112,549 2,903 - - 115,452 123,328 |
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| 103,824 262 2,344 - 106,430 82,144 13,754 - - - 13,754 14,845 |
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| 13,754 - - - 13,754 14,845 |
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| 117,578 262 2,344 - 120,184 96,989 |
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| 35,939 - - - 35,939 36,389 14,768 100 - - 14,868 15,681 37,109 - - - 37,109 40,637 700 - - - 700 1,495 12,001 - - - 12,001 11,481 |
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| 100,517 100 - - 100,617 105,683 1,250 - - - 1,250 2,000 3,000 477 - - 3,477 3,090 - - - - - 251 6,840 - - - 6,840 7,240 - 2,326 - - 2,326 3,550 |
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| 11,090 2,803 - - 13,893 16,131 942 - - - 942 1,514 |
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| 942 - - - 942 1,514 |
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| 112,549 2,903 - - 115,452 123,328 |
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Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213
1st Floor, MSCC Titchfield Road, Maidstone T 07757 129136 Kent ME16 8XY E office@connectchurchmaidstone.org.uk
Connect Church, Maidstone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities- 2024
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year total funds |
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| Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds - - - - - - Voluntary income 80,832 324 - - 81,156 75,833 Activities for generating funds - - - - - - Investment income - 987 - - 987 854 Incoming resources from charitable activities - - - - - - Other incoming resources 14,845 - - - 14,845 12,732 Total income 95,677 1,311 - - 96,989 89,419 Resources used Cost of generating funds 69,052 243 - - 69,295 65,073 Cost of generating voluntary income 36,389 - - - 36,389 32,405 Fundraising trading cost of goods sold and other costs - - - - - - Investment management costs - - - - - - Charitable activities 14,540 1,591 - - 16,131 10,340 Governance costs 1,514 - - - 1,514 2,286 Other resources used - - - - - - Total expenditure 121,495 1,833 - - 123,328 110,103 Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer (25,817) (523) - - (26,339) (20,685) Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in 9,364 - - - 9,364 - Gross transfers between funds - out (5,964) (3,400) - - (9,364) - Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets - - - - - (690) Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use - - - - - - Net movement in funds (22,417) (3,923) - - (26,339) (21,375) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 2,752 123,737 126,408 - 252,896 274,271 Total funds carried forward (19,665) 119,814 126,407 - 226,557 252,896 |
- - - - - - 80,832 324 - - 81,156 75,833 - - - - - - - 987 - - 987 854 - - - - - - 14,845 - - - 14,845 12,732 |
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| 121,495 1,833 - - 123,328 110,103 |
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| (25,817) (523) - - (26,339) (20,685) 9,364 - - - 9,364 - (5,964) (3,400) - - (9,364) - - - - - - (690) - - - - - - |
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| (22,417) (3,923) - - (26,339) (21,375) |
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| 2,752 123,737 126,408 - 252,896 274,271 |
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| (19,665) 119,814 126,407 - 226,557 252,896 |
Registered Office: 1st Floor, MSCC, Titchfield Road. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 8FX Registered Charity Number: 1119213