Charlty registration number 1123123 (England and Wales)
Company registratlon number 06461016
EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Caladine
Chartered Certified Accountant5

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustses
M Collard
S Monk
R Davies
M Swinbume
Awebster
(Appointed 5 December 2024)
(Appointed 5 De¢ernber 2024)
Secretsry
S Drummond
Senlor Management Team
A Shepherd - Pastoral
P Prothero- Pastoral
K Tovey- Operations Lead
(January 2024- Aprll 2024)
(May 2024 - December 2024)
Charfty number {England and Wales
1123123
Company numbér
08461016
Prlnelpal addr•89
1160 Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4TF
Regl8tèrnd offlce
1180 Aziec West
Almond5bury
Bristol
BS32 4TF
Indep•ndent •xamlnar
John Caladine FCCA CTA FCIE
Caladine Llmlted
Chantry House
22 UppertOD Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN211BF
Bankers
HSBC
40 Hlgh Street
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 6EN
Sollcltors
Geldards LLP Law Firm
Number 1 Pride Place
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8QR

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
CONTENTS
Page
Trustées, report
statement of trustees, responslbilities
Independent examlneV8 report
statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial 8tstements
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EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees pr8sent Iheir annual report and financial statements forthe year ended 31 Decernber 2024. January to
September the church operated as Edge Church International. and from Seplember transitioned to become part of
the Equippers Church movement. The church name was officially changed to Equippers Church Bristol in
December 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out In note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Church's goveming document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 'The
Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Charities SORP "Accountlng
and Reporting by Charltles: Statement of Recommended Practice appllcable to charities preparing thelr accounts in
accordance with the Flnancial Reportlng Standar(l applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)"
ob￿CtIveS and aetlvltl8B
The principal aims and obl8Ctlves of the Church, as set out In the Memorandum and Artl¢les of Associatlon (dated 31
De￿rnber 2007 and revlsed 21 October 2015 and again 5 December 2024) 18 to advance the Christlan falth, to
relieve sickness and financlal hardship, to promote and to preserve good health and to advance education.
The mission of the Church Is to "Know Christ, Be the Church and Serve our Communlty wlth a message of hope.
truth and love..
The strategy to achieve these objectlves is to take the truth of the message of Je8us Christ and the teaching of the
Christian faith and communicate them in ways relevant to the culture of today.
Public benefit
When planning the activities of the Church the trustees have given due consideratlon to the Charity Commission's
published guidance on public benefit requirements. In particular, worship servlces, children's 8nd youth Programs
are held for people living in the local and the wider communlty. Pastoral care is provided for members of the church
together with the local community.
Achlevements and perfomianco
Significant activities and 8chi8vements against obJ'8Ctives
During 2024 the church continued to grow with many new famllies joinlng the church. Attendance durlng 2024 has
contlnued to increase. A decislon was made during December to move to seniices on a Sunday to
accommodate the grovrth.
The Operations Lead has contlnued to focus on building an operatlons team made up of volunteer leaders to
activate the vision across the campus. G3 Circles, now known as EGroups (small groups focusslng on relationship
and discipleship), have continued to be a focus area of the church with approximately 50% of active congregation
belng a part of an Egroup.
Key activities durlng the year include: preparation for a transition to become 8 part of the Equippers UK famity. The
transitlon took place in September 2024 with the changes to the official charhy name and Article5 completing In
January 2025. A key focus of our kids. team has been to continually build the team leaders to facilitate the growih in
famllies joining the church and Hcce5slng the kids, prograrn on Sundays. 2024 has also Been a growlh in our youth
min15try and prayer ministry.
The work done in Ihe church and community was rnade possible through the dedication and commitment of many
individuals who offer their time and energy to serve. As more volunteers continue to be empowered, this core group
of people continues to grow.
The dose collaboralion with the Edge Church Intemational Ltd team in Australia has been a significant faclor in the
continued growth and fruiffulness of the Bristol location. With the transition to loin the Equippers family, a new
ollaboration has begun and there is a sense of excitement as from September 2024 the ChU￿h operates as part of
the Equippers family.

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Transitioning into Equippers has enabled a growing sense of purpose due to the preaching being in person 8nd
rather than streamed from Australia. Thls has led to a sense of belonging with close proximity to other UK Equippers
locations.
Flnanclal ravlew
During this financial year, the charfty made a net surplus on unrestricted fvnds of £7,264, leavlng a balance in hand
of £2,360,225 on 31st December 2024. Overall, the Trustees are pleased with the results for 2024 and note the
charity is in a healthy financial posltion.
Res8rrfes policy
In accordance with best practice, reserves have been set at a level equating to three months. essential ¢or8
operating costs. This currently equates to £69,500. Reserves at 31 December 2024 were £664,240.
Major risks
The trustees have identlfied potential rlsks for the charity and have put in place measures to minimise these risks.
Vvhilst rlsk management procedures continue to develop and improve, the charity has adopted and adapted
structures and policles from the Australian entity. During the last four months of 2024 a conslderable amount of work
has been undertaken to ensure thls contlnues on jolnlng the Equlppers movement. The key controls implernented
by the charity indude.,
Regular board meetings with formal agend8 and minutes
Comprehensive planning, budgetlng, management reporting and Bccounting
Financial authorisatlon and delegation levels along with budget approval processes
Written policles and procedures
While it Is ￿Cognised that syslem5 and intemal controls provlde reasonable but nol absolute assurance that major
risks are managed appropriately, the trustees are satisfied that the major risks have been Identified and mitigated
where posslble.
Plan8 lor futurè perlods
From September 2024 and moving forward the church will continue to operate as part of the Equippers Famlly. The
Church will continue to grow and bulld a stmng base and foundation adopting the Equippers beliefs and mission, in
line with the existing Edge Church beliefs.
As Equippers we believe in equlpping and empowering the whole church to be on mlssion for God. Ihihether you
have been called to education, healthcare, media, business OT family to an office, a field, a building site or a church.
We want to champion you to extend the kingdom in yourworld.
The ml8slon arm of the church (RED) funds are dlstrlbuted amongst work with partners to support their objectlves
as well as developlng in house mi5slon initlatlves to the local community.
Structure, govornance and managemenl
Equippers Church Bristol is a company limited by guarantee and a register8d charlty and Is affiliated wlth the
Equippers family of Churches.
The trustees, who are also the directors for Ihe purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were:
M Collard
S Monk
R Davies
M Swinburne
A Websler
M Somers
(Appointed 5 December 2024)
(Appointed 5 December 20241
(Resigned 5 December 2Q24)

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Recruitment and appointment of tnjstees
Trustees must demonstrate strong ethical v81ues and a commitrnent to the church. Polential new trustees are
nominated for appointment by a current trustee and then a vote is held of all trustees. If the current trustees agree
the new trustee is approachèd and appointed.
Trustees are updated on developments regulady.
None of the trustees has any beneficial inlerest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and
guarantee to contribute £1 In the event of a windlng up.
Day-to-day management Is vested In the leadershlp team led by the interlm Campus Pastor, Andrew Shepherd
(January to Aprfl 2024) and Peter Prothero (May to December 2024}, and the Operations Lead, Kim Tovey.
The trustee5 have delegated aspects of decision maklng to the leadership team, whllst maintalnlng control over
major strategic and financial decisions.
The report of the trustees has been prepared Sn accordance wllh th8 special provlslons relatlng to companies
subject to the small companies, regime wlthin part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Trustee
Date..
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EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The truslees, who are also the directors of Equippers Church Bristol for the purpose of company Saw, are
responsible for preparing the Trust8es' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Church and of the incoming resources and appllcation of resources, induding the
Income and expenditure, of the chadtable company for that year.
In preparing these flnancial statsments, the trustees are requlred to:
select suitable 8CCDunting policies and then apply them conslstently.,
observe the methods and prlnciples in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any malerlal departures
dlsclosed and explained in the financial 5tatements- and
prepare the financlal statemenls on the going concem basls unless it is inapproprfate to presume that the Church
will continue in operation.
The trustees are responslble for keeping adequate accountlng records that d15close with reason8ble accuracy at
any time the financlal positlon of the Church and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for tgking
reasonable steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and other Irregularitles.

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
I report to the trustees on my examination of Ihe financial ststements of Equlppers Church Bristol (the Church) for
the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responslblllties and basis of roport
As the trustees of the Church (and also Ks directors for the purposes of COfnpany18w), you are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements in accordance wlth the requirements of the Companles Act 2006.
Havlng satisfied myself that the financial statemenls of the Church are not requlred to be audited under Part 18 of
the Companles Act 2006 and are eliglble for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the
Church's financial slatements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out rny
examination I have followed the Direcllons given by the Charlty Commisslon under section 145{5)(b) of the Charlties
Act2011.
Independent examIn•￿$ statement
Since the Church's gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examlner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because I
am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the Ilsted bodles.
I have completed my examinatlon. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the
examinatlon giving me cause to believe that In any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Church as requlred ty section 386 of the Companies Act
2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records., or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 other than any requirement that the finanGial statements glve a true and falr view, which is not a matter
consldered as part of an independent examination,. or
the financlal statements have not been prepared In accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accountlng and reporting by charilles applicable to charilies
preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attentlon
should be drawn In this report in order to enable a Proper understanding of the financial Statements to be reached.
John Caladlne FCCA CTA FCIE
Caladine Limited
Chantry House
22 Upperton Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1BF

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrostrfcted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charilable activities
Other trading aGtivitle8
Investments
408,414
171
27,513
13,206
11,537
419,951
171
27,513
13,213
427,968
806
37,560
11,606
8.144
434.110
806
37,560
11.606
Total Income
449,304
11,544
460,848
477,938
6,144
484,082
Expendlturo on:
R8islng fund5
Charbtable actlvlties
Other expendlture
10,549
411,607
19,884
10,549
437,537
19,884
12,840
307,930
12,840
341,599
25,930
33,669
11
Total expendlture
442,040
25,930
467,970
320.770
33,669
354,439
Net Incofflel(expendlture) and
movement In funds
7,284
(14,3861
(7,122)
157,168
(27,525)
129,843
Reconcillatlon of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January
2024
2,352,961
35,985 2,388,946
2,195,793
63,510 2,259,303
Fund balances at 31
Dec•mber 2024
2,360,225
21,599 2,381,824
2,352,961
35,985 2,388,946
The statement of financlal activities Includes all gains and losses recognlsed In the y8ar. All income and expendtture
derfve from contlnuing actlvltles.

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notss
Flxed assets
Tanglble assets
16
2,272,713
2,297,792
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
17
34,076
753,498
13,147
789,022
787,574
802,169
Credltor•: •mounts falllng due wlthln
one year
18
(101,7351
{74,530)
N•t current a•••t8
685,839
727,639
Totsl as8•t• less current Ilabllltle8
2,958,552
3,025,431
Credltors: amounts folllng due after
more than one year
19
(576,728)
1636,4851
Net a8set•
2,381,824
2,388,946
The fund8 of the Church
Restricted Income fund8
Unrestricted funds
22
23
21,599
2,360,225
35,985
2,352,961
2,381,824
2,388,946
The company is entitled to the exemptlon from the audit requlrement contalned In 6ection 477 of the Companles Act
2006, for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The dlrectors acknowledge their responslbilities for complying wlth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audlt of its finandal ststements for the year In questlon In
accordance with sectlon 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provlsions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on
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Trustee
Company reglstration number 06461016 (England and Wales)

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accountlng policies
Company Infomiation
Equippers Church Bristol is 8 private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is 11eo A2tec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TF.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church's governing document, the
Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ire18nd" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparlng their accounts in accordance with the Financi81 Reporting Standard
appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The Church 15 a PubllG Benefit Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The Church has taken advantage of the provlslons In the SORP for charftles not to prepare a statement of
cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which Is the functlonal currency of th8 Church. Monetary
8mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financlal ststements have been prepared under the hlstorical cost convention, modified lo include the
revaluation of freehold properties at fair value. The principal accountlng policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
At the time of approving the financlal statements. the trustees h8ve a reasonable expectation that the Church
has adequate resources to continue In operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustee8
contlnue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the fin8nclal statements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are av8ilable for use at the dlscretion of the trustees in furtherance of thelr chatltable
objectlves.
Reslricted funds are subject to speciflc conditlons by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purpose8 and uses of the restricted funds a￿ set out In the notes to the financlal statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Church Is legally entitled to It after any perfomiance conditions have been
met, the arnounts can be measured reliabty, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Church ha5 been notified
of the donallon, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Glft Aid or deeds of covenant is recognlsed at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise ff the Church has been notified of an impending distribution.
the amount is known, and receipt is expeGted. If the amount Is nol known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accountlng policles (Contlnued)
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to
third party, It is probable that a transfer of economic beneffts will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligalion can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activlly. The costs of each acllvity are made up of the total of dlrect Costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Dlrect costs attrfbutable to a single
activity are allocated directly to thal activlty. Shared costs which contribute to more than one 8Ctivity and
5UPPOrt cost5 whlch are not attributable to a single activlty are apportioned between those activilie5 on a basis
consistent wlth the use of resources. Central slaff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portlon of the asset's use.
1.6 Tanglble flxed asset8
Tangible fixed essets costing £500 or more are Initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost
or valuation, net of depreciation and any Impaimienl losses.
Depreclatlon is recognlsed so as to wrlte off the cost or valuatlon of assets less thelr residual values over th8lr
Useful lives on the following basis..
Freehold land and bulldings
Improvement5
Fixtures and fittings
Buildings 2.5010 Stralght line., Land 0%
2.50￿ or 100
Soh or 20Vo
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as th8 difference between the sale proceeds
and the carying value of the asset. 8nd is recognised in the ststement of financial activilies.
1.7 Impairment of flxéd a88ets
At each reporting end date, the Chuich reviews the carrying amounts of Its tangible assets to determine
whether there Is any Indication that those assets have suffered an Impairment loss. If any such Indication
exlsts, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated In order to determine the extent of the Impainnent
loss {If any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalen15 include cash In hand, dep051ts held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investrnents wilh origlnal maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings In current liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The Church has elected to apply the provlsions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, of FRS 102 to all of
its financial inslruments.
Financial instruments are recognised In the Church's balance sheet when the Church becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable Tight to Set off the recognised amounts and the￿ is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accountlng polici05 (Continued>
8a51c financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balanGes, are initialty measured at
Iransactlon price inGluding transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortlsed cost uslng the effective
Interest method unless the arrangement constilules a financing transaction, where the transaclion Is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of Interest. Financial assets
classffied as recelvable wthin one year are not amortised.
Baslc financial Ilablllties
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are Initially recognised at transaction prlce unless
the arrangement constitule5 a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Flnancial liabilities classified as payable
vithin one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amrtised Cost, uslng the effective interest rate melhod.
Trade creditors are obligatlons to pay for goods or services that have been acqulred in the ordlnary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabllities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised Inillally at
transaction prlce and subsequently measured at amortised cost uslng the effective interest method.
Derecognltlon of financial liabilitles
Flnandal Ilabill￿e5 are derecognised when the Church's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Efflployee beneflt¥
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement Is recognised in the period In which the employee's services are
recelved.
Temiination benefits are recognised Immediatety as an expense when the Church Is demonstrabty commltted
to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide tennination benefits.
1.11 Retlrem•nt beneflts
Payments to defined contrfbution retirement benefft schernes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng estimateg and Judgements
In the application of the Church's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions aboul the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are nol readity apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on histortcal exp8rience and other
factors that are considered to be r81evant. Actual results may differ from these estirnates.
The estlmates and undedylng assumptlons are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revlsions to accounting
eslimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or In the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Income from donation6 and legacles
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
lund•
2024
2024
Totsl Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
408,414
11,537
419,951
427,966
6,144
434,110
Donatlons and glft8
Tithes and other offerings
including gift ald
Faith for the future
Income including gift ald
Other restdcted offerings
408,095
1.382
409,477
417,791
417,791
319
319
10,155
10,175
10,175
6,144
10,155
6,144
408,414
11,537
419,951
427,968
6,144
434,110
Income from charltsble actlvltles
Unrestrlctod
funds
2024
Unrestrlcted
fund•
2023
Ev•nts
Event reglstration Income
171
806
Income from other tradlng actlvlti•8
Unre8trlcted Unre8trlcted
funds
fund8
2024
2023
Bookshop
Cafe sales
Venue Hire
Other Income
505
6,236
20,727
45
4,005
33,527
28
Other trading activities
27,513
37,560
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EQUIPPERS CHURCH BRISTOL
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Income Irorn Investments
Unre8trlcted Restrlctod
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrfrstrlcted Restrlctad
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Income from solar panels
Interest receivable
7,698
5,508
7,698
5,515
7,423
4.183
7,423
4,183
13,206
13,213
11,606
11,606
Expendlture on ralslng fund•
Unrestrlctad Unmtrlcted
fund8
funds
2Q24
2023
Tradlng co•t8
Cafe
Booksttop
Support costs
5,085
788
4,678
9.014
3,828
10,549
12,840
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEAIBER 2024
Exp•ndllur• on eknrtl•bl• ¥¢￿VI￿
ChU￿b
Ev•nt• Mh•li>n•
Totsl
Chur
Ev•nli
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Dlr•ct M•t•
185,014
15,B42
1BI,856
76.789
33,8Bg
110,458
Ckn)l fijndlng of •dMU•i18•• note 91
9,9BB
Sh4r• of •upport•nd goYarn•nc• colts (••• not• 101
P￿ppOrt
Govafflanc•
218,119
3,004
242,355
3,338
203,D74
4,953
11,557
11.557
220,188
4,953
187
167
387,037
12.265
38,215
437,637
284,816
11.557
45,226
341.599
Analy1￿ by lund
Unrestrfctad lund
Reslrktad lund&
387,037
12,205
t2,2BS
26,D30
411.e07
25,930
284,818
11,657
11,557
33,869
307.&30
33,889
387.037
12,286
3B,215
437,637
294,816
11,567
45,226
341,589
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PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS EDGE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Grants payable
Mlsslons
2024
Grants to institutions..
Edge Church Australia (Transform Cambodia)
9.988
10 Support Costs allocatod to activltl•8
2024
2023
Staff costs
Deprecigtion
Admlnistration
Travel
Premises
Bank loan interest
Governance costs
87,092
57,938
22,914
18,971
54,347
25,594
3,513
54,146
65,372
17,429
25,475
39,999
27,593
4,953
250,369
234,967
Fundraislng
Churth Activities
Events
Misslons
4,676
221,123
12,285
12,285
3,828
208,027
11,557
11,557
250,389
234,967
2024
2023
Govornance colts comprl••'.
Independent Examlnation fees (Audlt 2023)
Accountancy
960
2,553
5,500
(5471
3,513
4,953
11 Other expendlture
Unrestrlcted Unrestrfcted
funds
funds
2024
2023
VAT overdalm from prior years
19,884
Upon its association wilh the Equippers group of Churches. a review of the VAT accountlng has resulted in
overdaims at 31 December 2024 of £19,884. This is now the subject of negotiatlon with HMRC regarding
related potentlal penalties and interest.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12 Net movèment in funds
2024
2023
The net movement in funds Is stsled after chargingl(crediting):
Fees payable to the charity's independenl examSner.
- for the independent examination of the chaTty'S financial statements
for other financlal seNic8s
Depreciation of owned tsngible fixed assets
960
1,320
57,938
5,500
1547)
65,372
13 Tru8t••s
None of the trustees lor any persons connected wlth them) recelved any remuneratlon or benefits from the
Church durlng the year.
The Trustees had £41 of book resources, and £418 of hospitality costs met by the Church.
The Church recelved 8ggregale donations from Trustees and Related Partles of £19,423 durlng the year.
14 Employegs
The average monthly number of employees during the year wa8:
2024
Number
2023
Number
Employm•nt CO8t•
2024
2023
Wages and s81ades
other penslon costs
86,677
415
54,096
50
67.092
54,146
There were no employees whose annual remuneration more than £60,000.
Remuneratlon of key management personn•l
The remuneratlon of key management personnel was as follows:
2024
2023
Aggregate compensatlon
44,696
38,744
15 Taxatlon
The charlty is exempt from taxation on its aclivities because all its income is applied for charitable purpose5.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
16 Tanglble flxed assets
FrBehold Improvements FlxturH •nd
and bulldlngs
flttlngj
Total
Cast
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Disposals
2,250,000
15,852
356,668 2,622,518
32,858
32,858
12,579)
12,579)
At 31 December 2024
2,250,000
15,852
386,945 2,652,797
Depreclatlon and Impalment
At 1 January 2024
Depreciation charged In the year
Eliminated in respect of dlsposals
41,250
41,250
3,541
1,328
279,934
15,360
12,579)
324,725
57,938
12,579)
At 31 December 2D24
82,500
4,869
292,715
380,084
Carrylng amount
At 31 December 2024
2.167,500
10,983
94,230 2,272,713
At 31 December 2023
2,208,750
12,311
76,731 2,297,792
Induded in co6Vvaluation of Freehold Land & Buildings Is freehold land of £600,000.
The freehold buildlng at A2te¢ West Bu8lnes8 Park was revalued at 31 December 2022 based on a valuatlon
on 14 December 2022 by Andrew Forbes Chartered Surveyors, an independent valuer. The valuation is on
'Fair Value" basis In line wllh FRS102. The valuation is based upon the value per the original building
purpose, and not as a Church or event Centre.
The trustees have reviewed the book value of the Freehold Land & 8ulldlngs as at 31 December 2024 and
have confimied that he value is not materially dlfferent to falr value.
17 Oebtor8
2024
2023
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued incom8
17,075
17.001
4,137
9,010
34,076
13,147
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
18 Credltors: amountg falllng due wlthln onè year
2024
2023
Notes
Bank loans
Other taxation and soclal securty
Trade creditDrs
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred Income
20
59,769
18,994
16,252
54
6,668
57,461
2,155
881
3,537
10,496
101,735
74,530
19 Credltors: amount8 falllng duo after more than one y•ar
2024
2023
Note•
Bank108ns
20
576,728
636,485
20 Loans and overdraft•
2024
2023
Bank loans
638.497
693,946
Payable within one year
Payable after one year
59,769
576,728
57,461
638,485
Amounts induded above whlch fall due after five years:
Payable by Instalments
313,497
383,151
In 2015, HSBC issued a £1,100,000 loan wlth a term of 18 years and 6 rnonths. The loan carries a fixed
interest rate of 3.824/0 for the firsl l O years. After this period, the interest rate wlll become variable, set at 1.9%
per annum above the Bank of England Base Rate. The loan is secured by fixed charges over the charity's
freehold property al 1160 A2tec West, Bristol.
21 Retlrement beneflt Schemes
2024
2023
Defined contributlon scheme8
Charge to profit or loss In respect of defined contributlon schemes
415
50
The Church operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all quallfying employees. The asBets of the
scheme are held separateSy from Ihose of the Church iri an independently administered fund.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
22 Restrlcted funds
The restricted funds of the charty comprise the unexpended balances of donatlons and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to h¢)w they may be used.
At 1 January
2024
Incoming
rèsources
Re8our¢e•
expènded
At31
December
2024
REO
Transform Cambodla
35,985
1,556
9,988
(15.942)
19,988)
21,599
35,985
11.544
(25,930)
21,599
Prevlous yoar:
At 1 January
2023
Incomlng
r•source•
Re8OUTCeS
expended
At31
December
2023
RED
83,510
6,144
(33,669)
35,985
RED - Thls fund represents sponsorship funds for the RED mission Inits'atlve.
Transfomi Cambodia This fund represents donations raised to support Edge Church Australla's mlsslon
work, Transform Cambodia.
23 Unre8trlcted fund•
The unrestricted funds ol the charity comprfse the unexpended balances ofdonations and grants which are
not subject to specific condtiions by donors and granlors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestrlcted funds by Ihe truslees for specific purposes.
At31
D•cember
2024
At 1 January
2024
Incomlng Ro•ource8
resources
expendad
General funds
2.352,961
449,304
(442,040)
2.360,225
Provlous year:
At 1 January
2023
Incomlng
resource5
Resource5
expended
At31
December
2023
Gen8ral funds
2.195,793
477,938
1320.770)
2,352,961
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
24 Analysls of net assets between fund$
Unre•trlctod
funds
2024
Re8trlctsd
funds
2024
Totsl
2024
At 310ecember 2024:
Tanglble assets
Current assetsllliabilitie8)
Long temi Ilabillties
2,272,713
664,240
1576,7281
2,272,713
685,839
(576,728)
21,599
2,360,225
21,599
2.381,824
Unr•strlcted
funds
2023
Re8trl¢ted
fund•
2023
Total
2023
At 31 Oecemb•r 2023:
Tanglble assets
Cu￿ant assetsllllabillties)
Long term liabillties
2,297,792
691,654
(636,485)
2,297,792
727,639
1636,485)
35,985
2,352,961
35,985
2,388,946
25 Related party trangactlon•
P Prothero, key management personnel. InvoiGed Ihe Churcth £18,000 for consultancy, £26,654 for travel and
accommodation, and £450 for phone allowance during the year.
Key rnanagement personnel had £876 of hospitality and subslstence, and £10,605 of travel and
accommodetion costs mel by Ihe Church.
The Church made Le)ry contributlons of £2,155 to Acts Churches UK, a reglster8d Charity Wlth Iwo comrnon
trustees, during the year.
The Church made paymenls to Equippers Church, a registered Charity Wlth two common trustees, of £2,800
for guest speakers, and £7,320 for shared services during the year.
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