EBETRUST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Company Registratlon Number 06856916
Charity Number 1129106

EBETRUST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
PAGE
Trustees, Report
Reference and administrative infomialion
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Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees
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Statement of Financial Activities
12
Balance Sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
14-24

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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees of EbeTrust who are also Directors of the Charity for the purposes of the
Companies Act, present their Annual Report together wilh the independently examined
financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
OBJECTIVES:
The objects of the Church are. for the benefit of the public..
lo advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Stalemenl of Beliefs in such
ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time
lo lime may think fit.,
lo relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health
by the provision of funds. goods or services of any kind. including through the
provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the wot1d
as the Trustees from lime lo time may think fil.
The Trustees must use the income and may use the capital of the Church in promoting the
Objects.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
EbeTrust is a company limited by guarantee which was registered on 24 March 2009 under
company number 06856916. The company was also registered as a charity under number
1129106 on 9 April 2009. It is govemed by its Memorandum and Articles of Associalion.
Trustees:
The Trustees are responsible for the management and adminislralion of the Church's
property and funds in accordance with the Memorandum and the Articles.
The minimum number of Trustees is three individuals bul there is no maximum. All
Trustees must be Members. All Trustees musl subscribe and adhere lo, in belief and
lifestyle, the Slalemenl of Beliets.
All future Trustees are lo be appointed by a resolution of the Trustees and an
appointment will become effective when the new Trustee completes the necessary
Companies House paperwork and thereby consents lo hold office.
Trustees and Spiritual Leadership of the Church:
The spiritual leadership of the church shall resl with the Spiritual Leadership Team. If
there are Trustees who are not members of the Spiritual Leadership then their role
shall be confined lo the management and administration of the church in accordance
th the provisions of the Memorandum and the Articles and of the general law.
The Trustees of the churth shall fulfil their legal duties having due regard to the
spiritual direction of the church as sel from time to lime by the Spiritual Leadership
acting always in accordan￿ wilh Ihe requirements of the Memorandum and the
Artides and Ihe general law. The Irusl considers it best praclice for there to be a
regular tumover of Trustees as has been the case.

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New Trustees are chosen both for the particular skills which they bring to the trust
and for their understanding of the objects of the charity. Those who have joined the
trust since its inception have all been drawn from the large number of suitably skilled
andlor qualified persons within the body of supwrters of the church. At the close of
2024-25 there were 11 Trustees, one Truslee having reb'red in April 2024. While
seNing, the attention of Trustees. is regulaty drawn. by the Chair of Trustees or the
compliance sub-committee. to suitable training opportunities lo ensure their
continuing professional development.
ACTIVITIES
Alpha Course
In OctoberlNovember 2024 we ran an evening Apha Course. with up to 9 people attending
with a team of 4 facililaling. This included a meal. It was great to see those attending build
friendships and journey to explore faith in Jesus, with the majority being under 30 years old.
Klntsugl Hope Wèllbelng Courses
Kintsugi HoFe Wellbeing Groups are safe and supportive spaces for p80ple from any
background lo attend. Our Group Leaders are trained lo run a group to encourage, infom
and inspire attendees. They a￿ nol trained therapists. nor experts in treating or diagnosing
mental or emotional health illnesses. However. where necessary they can signpost people lo
specialist help.
We journey together for 12 weeks lo explore how to maintain mental and emotional
wellbeing in the midst of our often-messy lives. Subjects include anxiety. depression. shame,
anger, disappointment and loss.
During the year, we held an in-person daytime Wellbeing Group for 6 weeks starting in
October 2024. Overall we had around &8 people attending. The intention was lo run another
shorter Wellbeing Group from January 2025 but this sadly had to be postponed. Feedback
was good for the course we ran and il was great to see development of community within the
group. We partner with local organisations and wider Bristol mental health services and local
social prescribing seNices to make sure we signpost people lo wider support.
Chlldren's Church
Children's Church is a vibrant and c￿aliVe part of church lrfe, providing children up to school
year 6 with a Spa￿ to leam Biblical principles and nurtu￿ positive and cooperative
relationships. Children are encouraged to express themselves and their learning through
discussion, craft, music and physical activity.
A team of volunteers from wrthin the church hosts Children's Church on a weekty basis.
Children are also en(J)uraged lo get involved in whole church activities and have
opportunities to interact with and volunteer alongside adults of all ages in a safe

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environment. Furthermore, the team is keen to develop community amongst children in the
church, informed by the Biblical con￿p1 of the body of Christ.
Safeguarding is paramount to Children's Church activities. Volunteer training is provided and
policies and procedures are regulady reviewed to ensure a high standard of care and
accountability is maintained.
Throughout this year, we have had new children join in with Children's Church as new
families have been coming lo Ebenezer Church. In September. the older children will move
to the Youth activity as they begin secondary school.
Community Transfomiation (including Warni Welcome Spaces)
Over the last year, our church building has continued to be the operational centre and offices
of North Bristol and South Glos Foodbank, enabling an overfap of relationships between
church and the Foodbank, slrenglhening our identity as a 'Community Hub,. Alongside this,
we continued to undertake weeklylfortnightly activities in Ihe building le.g. Wellbeing Group,
Senior Citizens Group. Community Café. Community Breakfast. After School Hangout,
Foodbank Outlet, etc...) under the banner of 'Warm Welcome Space, where local residents
have a safe and SUPF)Ortive space lo connect with each other. These have all continued lo
grow in numbers. with people connecting arKJ providing very positive feedback. Also, in
February 2024 we started a new parent and toddler group, led by our newly appointed
Children's and Families Coordinator and a leam of volunteers. This important seNice is
already growing in size and providing a space for parent￿Carers and children under 5 10
connect.
We held one-off evening evenls like Speed Quizzes. a Community Pancake Paty and
Peace Feast in order lo try and connect with people in the evenings. We have increased the
number of relationships with other organisationslagencies with community workers providing
drop-in sessions al our Wami Welcome Spaces IE.g. NHS Talking Therapy. Bristol Energy
Advice, Work Well. Health Check-ins, etcl. We are finding more ways to signpost people lo
extra support through key partnerships that we have in the local community and wider city.
Our building continues to be used as a Community Hub for many in-person community
meetings, e.g. Horfield and Lockleaze Workers Network Breakfast, Foodbank Cluster
Meetings, etc. The Foodbank has also used the space for a vanety of volunteer training
sessions. Essentially, the church building provides a space to collaborate and plan together
with other organisations and local residents.
We have priorilised over this year a journey with local primary schwls with our new
Children's and Families Coordinator. This has been through a small team running a variety
of assemblies and $0 continuing to build on strong relationships with at least 3 schools. We
have been looking at how we create spaces for community cohesion and conversations with
different people groups in our local communrties.
The Peace Feast has been a helpful space for meals where people from different cultures
and faiths can talk and listen to each other. We are looking at ways lo develop this more as
Church Sunday Gatherings are groMng more multicultural, as our local community is too.

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Our church building in the last year has also ￿een increasingly used for private hires for
children's birthday parties and other organisationslcharities for one-off events or courses.
This has enabled our relationships to deepen in our local communities as we further utilise
our building resources for the benefit of the public.
We continue lo promote our citywide partners - 3 Bristol-based charities - North Bristol and
South Glos Foodbank, Refugee Welcnme Homes and InHope. We raise their profile in
church in different ways throughout the year so the church family own the values of reaching
out to the most vulnerable in society. We also encourage the church family to support these
organisations in prayer, finance and practicallvolunleer support.
Global Partnerships
Ebenezer Church has an inlemalional dimension. and supports both short and long term
mission involvement, in the UK and overseas. Our Global Partnership Team drives this
forward.
Locally, we support and encourage church members to gel involved practically with Bristol
International Student Centre IBISC) which seeks lo welcome and support foreign students lo
the two Bristol Universities. We also support a family, who live in Easton, as they work lo
support the practical needs of refugees and asylum seekers in the city.
Overseas, we support a family who were members of Ebenezer Church, and are now in the
USA, as well as church members who are currently working in Nepal. We have also
supported a family as they have retumed to the UK after a number of years in Zambia.
The Global Partnership Team coordinate with Ebelwst ffinance sub-group to allocate
resources to help meet the short lemi needs of those we support.
Messy Church
This year, we hosted just one Messy Church event in October and saw several new families
joining us for an afternoon of crafts. games, stories and connection. The session was
attended by families who consider themselves part of church as well as from the local
community, enabling people to make new friends and generally encourage each other in
family life. Those who attend are encouraged to develop a spiritual dimension. Occasions
are always well allended with a genuine benefit of parents and grandparents engaging
directly with their children. We are currently reviewng Ihe future of Messy Church and family
orientated events that bring people together.
Brlstol Nolse
Bristol Noise (Charity Commission no. 1134099) conslitules an independent charitable
activity that operates in partnership with and integrates seamlessly into the life of Ebenezer
Church. It operates prin￿pallY in the early Spring of each year, working in the North, East
and South of Bristol.

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The final annual Noise event was held on the 2024 May Day bank holiday weekend with
over 700 volunteers involved from 50 local churches and groups. This was coordinated by
the staff of Bristol Noise supported by Ebenezer Church core team and volunteers,
partnering with volunteers from across the city. We also hosted very successful events at the
church building including a Senior Cilrzen's Banquet, and a Community Fun Event.
Volunteers from the church were also involved in practical projects across Ihe communities
of Horfield and Lcckleaze which were refeffed lo us for support.
With the end of the annual event gathering Christians around the city. the vision of Noise
365 is developing with different local hubs of community engagement happening across the
city. Ebenezer Church continues to be fully behind this vision and resourcing it. We also
provide office space for the Bristol Noise staff team.
North Brlstol & South Glou¢osteryJhlre Foodbank
Foodbank has continued to grow. providing 137,000 meals during 2024. From our Horfield
Foodbank Outlet based at our church Community Hub, we served 1891 people11230 adults,
661 children). The Foodbank charity uses office space based in the church building and has
built relationships with over 300 frontline care professional organisalions giving Foodbank
referrals to people in crisis. They also manage over 270 volunteers in operations across
North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The new Foodbank strategy has been developing
and there is often overlap with what we do through some of our local Community Hub
activities.
Church volunteers continue to be involved on a weekly basis by helping run the weekly
Foodbank Outlet on Thursday afternoons, being part of the driving team and serving al other
one-off events. There is a healthy ovedap wilh the church staff team and Foodbank staff in
working together, sharing a common vision of supporting those in crisis in our communities.
Small Groups
Small Groups are a key part of church life and a valuable source of support, connection and
discipleship. We currently have four Small Groups that happen on a regular basis. Small
Groups and pastoral care within church are a high priority for the leadership team and we
have been actively looking at ways we can do this drfferenlly, enabling as many people to
connect and access support. as possible. We are also looking to create more space in Small
Groups with potential new groups starting.
Sundayrrhursday Gatherlngs
We hold our Sunday Gatherings in our church building on Filton Avenue. We continue lo see
new people coming along most weeks who are connecting with us in a variety of ways. We
seek to be a church Ihal is welcoming to all people, and we love to see the diversity in our
congregation growing.
We conlinue lo record our lalks given on a Sunday and share these online, as well as
providing some discussion prompts and questions that people can use in different settings to
engage with our teaching series.

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We have also started Irialling a Gathering on a Thursday evening with the aim to be
accessible to people who may want to connect wth thurch but cannot attend on Sundays.
Students & Young Adults
As a church we want to be a pla￿ where the large student population in our local area, and
at UWE, can connect and be a part of a community. We seek lo provide spaces and
opportunities for students & young adults within church to grow, and be challenged in their
personal faith, and to live this out in their day-t¢>day lrfe. and in their relationships. We
continue lo encourage students and young adults lo integrate into the whole of church life
through relationship building and serving in a variety of ways.
A key part of our vision as church is to see new leaders raised up in all parts of life. both
inside and outside of church. It is great lo have young leaders within the church lake on the
leadership of this community. and lo see it growing numerically t¢Jo.
Taste Café
We continue lo run a thriving weekly Community Café which remains both popular and
needful in the local area. Over the winter period, it proved to be a helpful 'Warm Space,,
enabling people lo benefit from a heated venue when the cosl-of-living crisis was hard-
hitting. Cakes, drinks and lunches are offered at very low prices, makin9 them affordable for
all, but especially for those who are struggling financially.
The Café has also been a place of company. friendship and developing relationships
wonderful mix of people, of all ages, from church and the communities of Horfield, Lockleaze
and Filton. Parents have also appreaated the additional play areas for preschool children.
Throughout each term. different organisations have attended providing a pop-up advice desk
leg Bristol Energy Nehvork, NHS Talking Therapies. etcl which gives local residents a place
to connect for enquiring about extra support and advice.
Footprints
This is our weekly group run for senior citizens in church and the local community. Weekly
attendances have averaged between 35 and 45 with the last 3 years seeing a continuous
growih in numbers. Whilst new people have joined the group, we have sadly lost others who
have passed away in their old age. It has been a privilege to hold funeral services al
Ebenezer Church and lo support the family members on their sad loss. Footprints is a place
of company and friendship for all, but especially for Ihose who experience the challenges of
loneliness and isolation.
We do not charge a subscriplion for this group but people voluntarily give donations in
appreciation of what the group does for Ihem. A range of entertainment is provided
alongside running some religious occasions such as Easter, Christmas. Harvest and
Remembrance se￿ices. Our seniors. group has been recommended by local doctors to
older people under the banner of'social prescribing. noting that people, whose mental health
has been adversely affected by loneliness. have been sent our way for company and
support.

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Youth Work
Last year, we Irialled some new youth activities given the larger group of young people now
engaging with our youth programme. The trials were highly successful. so the activity has
continued, giving a varied provision:
Youth Small Group - this has brought young people together in the comfortable
environment of a home for Bible study and a meal logelher.
Youth Hangout - an opportunity for young people to play games and enjoy a social
lime with each other.
Sunday Youth Group
a weekly time for our young people dunng the Sunday
se￿iCe at Ebenezer Church.
Our young people have been inviting and accompanying their friends on these occasions.
They engage well with each other. developing stronger friendships. We leach our young
people good values from the Bible. encouraging them lo respect other people and the world
in which they live.
Contrlbutlon of volunteers
It is not possible to quantfy the contribution of volunteers to the activili8s of Ebetrust bul théy
are involved in the majority of activities described above.
GRANT FUNDING BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
During the course of the year we have greatly benefited from local and national government
grant funding aimed al ensuring our Community Hub building on Fillon Avenue is resilient for
the long term and more energy efficient.
Firstly, a granl from Bristol Cty Council's Communty Resilien￿ Fund of £116,500 enabled
us lo replace the intemal ceiling in the main hall and all of the flat roof space, both of which
Were at risk of imminent failure. Both projects significantly improved the building's insulation.
Secondly, a grant from the Voluntary. Community, and Social Enterprise's Energy Efficiency
Scheme of £67,043 enabled us to complete a wide variety of energy efficiency
improvements, including the installation of low cost lighting. cavity wall insulation, exterior
Corkspray wall insulation, solar panels and battery storage. a phase change hol water
heater replacing an old gas hol water boiler and upgraded double glazing units. Tho
changes made have significanlly contributed to reducing our cart)on footprint and associated
energy bills.
Public Bonofit
The Trustees confirn that they have complied with the duty outlined in the Charities Act
2011, to have paid due regard to the Public Benefit Guidance published by the Charity
Commission.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The financial results for the year are set out in the Statement of Financial Aclivilies. For the
year ending 31 March 2025 income was £391,311 {2024'. £260,599) an increase of 50'/..
Expenditure on charitable activities over the same period was £363.80212024.' £204,338) an
increase of 76 /. from 2024. Nel ￿rrent assets at 31 March 2025 were £210,164 12024-
£267,745). Cash at bank and in hand as at 31 March 2025 amounted to £195,605 {2024-
£256,022}-
The significant increase in both income and expendf(ure is due to the grant funding income
received for and spent on building projects undertaken by Ebetrust during the year. details of
which are set out in the Grant Funding Building Improvement Projects section above. It
should be noted that some of the grant funding income for the building work was received in
early 2024 and was therefore included in last year's annual accounts. and this explains why
th8 expenditure increased more than the income.
RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have established a policy whereby the free rese￿e$ held by the chanty {lolal
funds less any funds either designated for a particular purpose or held in the form of fixed
assets) should be set at £65,000. This foure lakes into account three months turnover
lapprox. £50,000), the ability to respond to an importanuurgenl Global Partnerships or
similar requesl1£5,000) and lo be able to protect the church against unforeseen adverse
circumstances, for example unexpected infraslruclure ¢osls1£10,0001.
At the year-end the free reserves of the charity were £129,89712024'. £130,500). This is in
excess of the limit sel by the Iruslees. The Iruslees are committed to setting aside reserves
in a Development Fund up to £300.000. lo develop the existing community hub building, to
purchase additional property lo enable the expansion of the community hub, and lo fund the
initial employment of additional staff to expand the community work. Therefore the Iruslees
are comfortable with the current level of free reseThe$.
Funds Held as Custodian Trustee
Ebetrust acts as a custcMJian Trustee holding cash on behalf of Love Horfield. Love Horfield's
objects are to support local people including young people and children to make Horfield a
better place to live work study and play. Ebetrust hold the funds within their own bank
accounts bul have control measures to account for these funds separately. Refer to note 17
for details of the funds ￿Ceived, payments made and balan￿$ held on behalf of Love
Horfield in the year.
Trustee's Responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also directors of Ebetrust for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report (incorporating the slralegic report and
directors, report) and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102.. The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (Unrted Kingdom AC￿pted
Accounting Practice}.

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Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year
which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Ihe charitable company and of the
income and expenditu￿ of the charitable c(Mnpany for Ihal period. In preparing Ihese
financial ststements, the Trustees are required to..
• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP-
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
slate whether applicable UK Accounts'ng Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls,. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and enable
them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for takin9
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularits'es.
Registered office..
Ebenezer Evangelical Church
286 Filton Avenue
Horfield
Bristol BS7 OBA
Signed by order of the Trustees
EfuAer
Susan Fisher
Trustee
John Wall
Chair
Annette Jones
Trustee
Approved by the Trustees on
Nov 03 2025

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REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The directors who served the company during the year and since the year end were as
follows..
Tru$tees:
John Wall (Chair}
Adrian Reed
John Payton - resigned 91512025
Derek Powell
Andrew Tett- resigned 2310412024
Stewart North
lan Powell
Fiona Brooks
Andy Smith
Annette Jones ISe¢retsry)
Susan Fisher
L88 Haynes
Reglstered offlce:
Ebenezer Evangelical Church
286 Filton Avenue
Horfield
Bristol BS7 OBA
Independent examlnor:
Joshua Kingston BSC, ACA
Burton Sweet Limited
Chartered Accountants
The Clock Tower
5 Farleigh Court
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol BS48 1 UR
Bankers:
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EBETRUST
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Ebetrust ('the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accnunts of the Company for the
year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company
lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance vAlh the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 21JJ6 Act'i.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited
under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in
respect of my examination of your chartty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011 {Ihe 2011 Acl,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 A¢t.
Independent examlner's ststement
Since the Company s gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member
of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualrfied to undertake the
examination because l am a member of the Institute of Charteffjd Accountants in England
and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come lo my attention In
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section
386 of the 2006 Act- or
the accounts do not accord with those records.. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requiremenls of section 396 of the
2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view,
which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concerns 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.
Joshua Kingston BSC, ACA
Burton Sweet Limited
The Clock Tower
5 Farleigh Court
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol BS48 1 UR
Nov 03 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Note
Income from:
Donations and grants
Charitable activities
Investments
213.038
23,985
9,222
145.066
358.104
23,985
9.222
231,938
25,511
3,150
Total Income
246,245
145.066
391.311
260,599
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
246,579
117,223
363,802
204,338
Total oxpenditure
246,579
117.223
363.802
204,338
Net Incomel{expendlture)
13341
27.843
27.509
56.261
Transfers between funds
13
75.911
{75.9111
Net movement Sn funds
75,577
48,068
27,509
56,261
Total funds at start of year
13
518,360
39,385
557,745
501,484
Total funds at end of year
13
593,937
585,254
557,745
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the ￿su11$ for the year as set out above.
All of the activities of the charity are Classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 14 to 24 form part of these financial statements
See note 9 for fund-accounting comparative figures
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
Company number: 06856916
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
375.090
375.090
290,000
290,000
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
20.671
195,605
216.276
32,307
256.022
288,329
Creditors '. amounts falling
due within one year
12
{6,1121
120,5841
Net current assets
210,164
267,745
Not assets
585.254
557.745
FUNOS
Unreslricled funds
Restricted funds
14
14
593.937
(8.6831
518.360
39,385
Total funds
585,254
557,745
For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was enlided lo exemplion from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Trustees re$ponsibililies'.
The members have not Trquired th& company lo obtsin an audit of its accounts for the yèar in question in
accordance with section 476.
The Iruslees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect lo
accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accovnls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the
Small companies. regime.
Nov 03 2025
These financial statements were approved by the Tnjstees on .................................... .....2025 and are signed on
their behalf by..
Efirher
S Fisher
Trustee
J Wall
Trustee
Annette Jones
Trustee
The notes on pages 14 10 24 fomi part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention lexcept
where olheMise slated in the accounting policy note) and in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practs'ce.. Accounting and Repotting by Charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October
2019, and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021. and the ComDanies Act 2006.
The charity is a public benefit entity as defined under FRS102. The Trustees consider that there are no
materi21 uncertainties affecting the ability of the tharity to continue as a going ￿ncern.
Income
Income from donations is induded in income when these are receivable, except as follows..
l. When donors specify that donations given to the chanty must be used in future accounting periods, the
income is deferred until those periods:
11. When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes enlilled lo use such
income, the income is deferred untsl the pre-conditions have been mel.
Investment income is included on a receivable basis.
Income from Gift Aid Tax refunds is recognised at the time the original donation is received by Ihe charity.
Hlre Income
Hire income is included in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities when th8 charity becomes entitled to the
income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Expgnditurg
Expenditure is recognised in the period in which il is incurred. Expenditure includes attributable VAT which
cannot be recovered.
Charltable Actlvltles
Most expenditure is direclly attributable lo charitable activities. Support costs have been allocated 100'/.
towards the charitsble activities of the charity- Governance ¢osts include those costs associated with
meeting the conslitulional and sLilutory requirements of the charity 8nd include the independent examination
fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. They have been included within charitsble
expenditure.
Grants payable
Grants payable are charged lo the Slalemenl of Financial Activities in the accounting period in which
allocation of the award is communicated lo the recipient.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the setuement amount due after any trade discounts offered.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Ac¢ountSng pollcles (contlnued)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash al bank and cash in hand includes cash and short temi highly liquid investments with a short maturity
of three months or less.
Tangiblg fixgd assets
Fixed assets are held al cost less accumulated depreciation. Assets costing less than £1,000 are not
capilalised. Depreciation is calculated so as lo wrile off the cost of an asset, less its estsmated ultimate
residual value, over the Useful lrfe of that asset as follows..
Freehold Property - Oyo per annum slraighl line
Equipment 20QA per annum straight line
No provision for depreciation has been made for freehold property as il is the view of the Trustees that the
eslimaled residual value of each propety is not materially different from the carrying value. The Trustees
annually review the carrying value for indication of any impaimienl.
In line with guidance in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice, donated properties have been
included in the Balance Sheet at the value lo Ihe charity al the date of the gift.
Credltors
Creditors and provisions are recognised wheffj the charity has a present obligation from a past event that will
probably result in the transfer of funds lo a third paty and the amount due to settle the oblig81ion can be
measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at their selllement amount after
allowing for any discounts due.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objeclg al the discretion of the trustees.
Reslricled funds can only be used for particular reslricled purposes within the object$ of the charity.
Reslriclions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for parb'cular reslricled purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fvnd is induded in notes of the financial stalemenls.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2 Income from: Donatlons and grants
Unrestrleted Restrlcted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
Gifts and offerings
Regular
One-off
Gift aid
Grants
137,906
38,865
36.267
137.906
38,865
36,267
145,066
145.066
213,038
145,066
358,104
Prior year comparative
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
2024
Gifts and offerings
Regular
One-off
Gift aid
Grants
116.913
30,906
32,300
503
1,000
282
117,913
31,188
32,301
50,536
50.033
180.622
51.316
231,938
Included in the above are donations of £36,410 {2024'. £48,118) received from trustees and other related
parties.
Included in Grants above are grants received from govemment sources lolalling £136,06012024.' £41,855).
3 Income from: Charltable actlvltl88
Unrestrictod Rostricted Total Fund$ Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Event income
Café sales
Other events
Hire of premises
Other income
3,618
4,397
511
15,155
304
3,618
4,397
511
15,155
304
4,799
4,747
15,775
190
23.985
23,985
25,511
All prior year income was represented by unrestricted funds.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4 Expenditure on.. Charitable activltles
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Grants for Christian work (see note 51
Church workers (see note 71
Speakers, expenses and gifts
Event expenses
Footprints (Seniors)
Taste Café
Youth events
ort costs
Rent of Sunday meeting venue
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
Rates, heat and light
Subscriptions and li￿nceS
Office costs and ministry expen$e$
Cleaning
Telephone and broadband
Training and meeting ￿$1$
Governance costs
73,705
128,061
150
1.692
1,383
600
4.339
74.305
132.400
150
3.142
5.029
2,227
1,130
43,503
118,530
600
6,557
4,280
2,967
567
1,450
3,646
2,227
95
1,035
1,070
101,415
287
1.500
1,070
120,605
2,047
7,025
2.590
4.348
2.167
824
1.698
3.045
363.802
19.190
1,760
5,525
2,590
4,096
1.854
824
1.669
3.045
246,579
8,138
2.392
4.970
2.645
3.132
2.280
560
277
2.940
204,338
252
313
29
117,223
Prlor year
Unrestrlcted Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
Grants for Christian work
Church workers
Speakers. expenses and grfts
Event expenses
Youth events
ort costs
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
Rates, heat and light
Subscriptions and licences
Office costs and ministry expenses
Cleaning
Telephone and broadband
Training and meeting costs
Miscellaneous
Governance costs
43.203
115.380
600
5.205
498
300
3,150
43,503
118,530
600
9.524
567
4,319
69
5.888
2.392
1,970
2,495
2,662
2,118
560
277
2.353
2,940
188,541
2.250
8.138
2.392
4,970
2,645
3,132
2,280
560
277
4,280
2,940
204,338
3,000
150
470
162
1,927
15,797
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5 Analysls of grants
2025
2024
To institutions
Bristol Noise
North Bristol and South Gloucestershire Foodbank
Refugee Welcome Hope
InHope
Other gifts lo institutions {all less than £1,000)
To individuals
288
1.173
1.000
3.900
4.250
63,694
74.305
63
1,965
1,423
1,423
2,088
36,541
43,503
6 Net Incomellexpendlturel for the year
This 1$ slated after charging..
2025
2024
Independent examiner's fee
- for independent examination services
- for other services
1.260
1.680
94.931
1,170
1,440
91,120
Remuner8tion of trustees
6 Trustees have been reimbursed for their out of pocket training expenses £316 12024.. 7 trustees were
reimbursed £3,719).
7 Staff costs and numbern
The aggregate payroll costs were..
2025
2024
Church conlr8Ctors
Wages and salaries
123.490
8.910
132,400
118,530
118,530
These costs relate lo 3 self employed individuals (2024.. 3) engaged under service agreements and 1
employee12024'. none).
No employee received emolument$ of more than £60.000 {2024.' none).
During the year, the key management personnel were S North, D Powell, S Alan, R Varley, E Champion-
Howard and E Legg-Bagg, along with the charity's trustees.
The totsl benefits paid lo key management personnel during the year were £123,490 (2024..£118,5301.
This includes benefits tolalling £47.46612024= £45.560) to D Powell and £47,466 {2024.' £45,560) lo S North,
who are trustees of the charity. These payments are pe￿itted by the charity's Memorandum and Articles of
Association.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from corKM)ration tax on its charitable activities.
9 Statement of Financial Activities comparati￿ figur
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
Income from..
Donations and grants
Charitable activities
Investments
180,622
25,511
3,150
51,316
231,938
25,511
3,150
Total Incorng
209.283
51.316
260.599
Expendlture on..
Charitable activities
188,541
15.797
204,338
Total expendltura
188,541
15,797
204,338
Net Incomellexpendlture)
20.742
35.519
56.261
Transfers between funds
195
11951
Net movement In funds
20,937
35,324
56,261
Total funds at start of year
497.423
4.061
501.484
Total funds at end of year
518,360
39,385
557,745
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Tanglble flxed assets
Freehold
Property
Equipment
Total
Cost
Al 1 April 2024
Additions
290,000
85,090
11,498
301,498
85,090
Al 31 March 2025
375,090
11,498
386,588
Depreciation
Al 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
11.498
11,498
Net book value
Al 31 March 2025
375,090
375,090
Al 31 March 2024
290,000
290.000
11 Dèbtors
2025
2024
Gift Aid debtor
Other debtors
20,671
32.302
20.671
32,307
12 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
Other creditors
6,101
2,610
17.974
6,112
20,584
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Movement in funds
For the year ended 31 March 2025
AtIApr
2024
At 31 Mar
2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Restricted funds
Minibus Fund
After School Hangout
BCCF Welcome Spaces
Co-op Local Community Fund
Community Resilience Fund
Feeding Bristol HS Fund
John James Foundation
Quartet Calalysl Grant
Quartet Warm Space
Revenue Grant
Harold Stephens Community
Fund
VCSE Energy Efficiency
Scheme
4.061
109
1.083
666
29,125
309
4,061
11091
{1.0831
{1,5251
{86,9391
{3.8891
{1.5801
(5.0001
11221
{3.3021
859
82,409
6.067
1.580
5.000
124.5951
2.487
122
3.910
16081
500
15001
48,651
{13,1741
150,7081
115,2311
39,385
145,066
117,223
75,911
8,683
Unrestrfcted funds
General Funds
Designated Funds
Capital Expenditure Fund
Contingency (building workl
Audio-visual
Staffing fund
Ebe birthday fund
420,500
245,781
1237,2051
75,911
504.987
45,000
20.000
2.860
30.000
45,000
20,000
2,860
21,090
(8,9101
14641
464
518,360
246,245
246,579
75,911
593,937
Total funds
557,745
391,311
363,802
585,254
The VCSE Energy Efficiency Fund had an overdrawn balance of £15.231 at the year end. The charity is
expecting additional funds to cover this.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Movement in funds Icontinuedl
For the year ended 31 March 2024
At1Apr
2023
At 31 Mar
2024
Incomg
Expendituro
Transfgrs
Restricted funds
Minibus Fund
After School Hangout
Event Catering
BCCF Welcome Spaces
Co-op Local Community Fund
Community Resilience Fund
Feeding Bristol HS Fund
Fillon Park Pre-school
John James Foundation
Quartet Warm Space
Revenue Grant
Waitrose Henleaze
4.061
4.061
109
283
1.000
2.500
666
29,125
6,500
11741
18051
{1,4171
11951
1,083
666
29,125
309
(6,1911
262
5,000
5,230
750
12621
(4,8781
(1,3201
17501
15,797
122
3,910
4.061
195
39,385
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Designated Funds
Capital Expenditure Fund
Contingency (building workl
Audio-visual
Staffing fund
497.423
209.283
1188.5411
197,6651
420,500
45.000
20,000
2,860
30,000
45,000
20,000
2,860
30,000
497,423
209,283
188,541
195
518.360
Total funds
501.484
260.599
204,338
557,745
Restrictgd fvn
Minibus Fund- This represents offerings given towards the future purthase of a minibus.
After School Hangout- This lund represents donations to be spent on After Schwl Hangout.
Event Catering - This fund represents donations to be spent on catering for baptism.
BCCF Welcome Spaees This fund represents a Welcome Spaces grant from Bristol Churches City Fund
for Community Hub equipment. marketing and subscriptions.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Movement in funds Icontinuedl
Co-op Local Communlty Fund - This fund represents Co-op members raising money for community events
including food, drink. and overheads.
Community Resilience Fund This fund represents a grant from Bristol City Council for Community Hub
improvemenls including building work and associated costs.
Feeding Bristol HS Fund - This fund represents a granl from the Household Support Fund run by Feeding
Bristol for slaffinq, enerqy bills and non Chnslian focused community events.
John James Foundation - This fund represents a grant from the John James Foundation for work with
Seniors, including for a Christmas party.
Quartet Catalyst fund - Grant from Bristol City Council towards enabling the church's work as a Community
Hub in Horfield. providing additional activities to connect local Trsidenls and support Iheir wellbeing.
Quartet Warm Space This fund represents a grant from Bristol City Council Social Action Small Grants
Programme to further develop the building as a Community Hub.
Revgnug Grant - This fund represents a grant received from Bristol City Council, supplement lo Community
Resilience Fund for surveyors, architects, lost income from Taste Café.
Harold St•ph•n$ CommunSty Fund - this fund is lo be spent on Footprints activities Iwork with seniors).
VCSE Enérgy Efflclency Schème
Funding received lo enable the building lo become more energy-
efficient. This fund has an overdrawn balance al the end of Ihe year. but Ihe Charity are expecting additional
funds to cover this in the current year.
Waltro$o Henlea20 This lund represents a grant from Wailrose for Footprints Christmas Meal.
Desl
nated funds
Capltal Expendlture (bulldlng Improvements) - This fund represents funds set aside towards future capital
costs lo be spent on building improvmenls.
Contlngency for bullding work - This fund represents funds set aside lo cover future expenditure on
building work for the Church.
Audlo-vlsual - This fund represents funds set aside under the discretion of trustees for audictrvisual costs.
Stafflng fund - This fund represents funds set aside towards expenditure on full term staff salaries that have
been agreed.
Ebe Blrthday fund - funds were received to be spent on the church's 90th birthday celebrations.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrieted
Designated
General
Funds
Fund5
Restricted
Funds
As at 31 March 2025
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Other net assets
375.090
129.897
375,090
210,164
(8.6831
8,683
88.950
88.950
504,987
585,254
Prior year comparative
Unrestricted
Designated
General
Funds
Funds
Restricted
Funds
As at 31 March 2024
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Other net assets
290,000
130.500
290,000
267,745
39,385
97.860
39.385
97,860
420,500
557.745
15 Related party transactlons
Derek Powell is a Trustee. During the prior year the charity received donations, including gift aid, towards the
wider ministry work of Derek Powell lolalling £40012024.. £2,500). This was given as a grant lo Derek Powell
in the year in the same way as other gifts received and grants made to Christian workers and ministries.
There are no other transactions with trustees or other Trlaled parties other than those disclosed as required
by the SORP elsewhere in the financial statements.
16 Company Ilmlted by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and as such has no issued share capital. In the event of the company
being wound up the liability of the members is limited to £1 each.
17 Funds held as a custodlan for others
Al the year end, the charity held £581 12024.. £1.1411 of Cash balances under the control of Love Horfield.
These balances have been excluded from the balance sheet.
In the year funds were re￿iVed on behalf of Love Horfield totslling £Nil 12024: £nill.Payments made as a
custodian tnjstee on behalf of Love Horfield totalled £560 (2024.. £911.
Further detsils of the custodian ITustee relationships can be found within the Trustees. Report.
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