REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1129903 rt of the Trustees and A1 d Flnancl forthe Year Ended 30 Se ternber2 Bookham Ba tlst Church Bennewith 2018 Limited1Statutory Auditors) Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrev GUI4XA
Bookham Ba tlst Church Contents of the Fln ncial Ststèments forthe Year Ended 30 Se mber 2025 Report ofthe Trustees Report ofthe Independtnt Authtor5 8 to 10 ststernent of Flnanclal Activities li Balance Sheèt 12 to 13 Cash Flow Ststement 14 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 15 Note5to thè Hnan¢lal St*ments 16 to 32 Detalled Statement of Flnandal Actlvttiès 33 to 34
forthey arEn Se tember 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025. The trustees have adopted the provi5itsns of Accounting and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFFiS 1021 (effective ljanuary 20191. 08JECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Public benefit The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Comrnis5ion in respert of public benefit. The Church provide5 a place ol worship and worship services open to all together with marriages and funeral ritua15. The Church lurther provide5 premises for community use, where this meets the purposes of the charity e.g. a Children'5 Centre and Comrnunity Fridge. It makes charitable grants to or8anis3tions for the disadvantaged and tts advance education oversea5. Grantmaklng pollry For many years the charity has gwen grant5 to individuals and institutions in a variety of locations where there is a c105e connection with the rnember5hip. These are reviewed annually by the Church meetin8. Volunteers The great majority of the work of the Church relies on Church membe and other volunteers. This extend5 from some preachin8 to many areas of administration, from small group work to hospitslity. from running our many activities to spiritual leadership. Page I
Bookham Ba ti5t rt of the Trustèes rthe Year Ended 30 se tember 2 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE OveNew ofthe yeai Oct 24- Sept 25 o The year 5tsrted with a Dedicètion Day in Ortober the joyful dedication of all aspects of our lives to God for the coming year, from adults dedicating time, money and creatwe gifting to children dedicating their sporting prowess. The focal point of the setvice was when the congregation placed symbols of their personal gifts of dedication to God for one year on a specially designed altar. After the service, we shared a communal lunch togetherto celebrate o The Light party in October lalternative-to-Halloweenl was well attended by 35 children from the local communty and we hope to build on this in future years o The 1055 of a major financial contribution I£IOk per monthl had a significant impact on our finanaal position. but with a pledging artivity in November and a renewed focus at each service to encourage giving, we are on a more even keel o As we travelled through Advent, we held a Christmas Interactive Family SeNice at 10.30 am on 8th December and a Contemporary Carol Service at 6.00 pm later the same day. followed by a Traditional Carol Seryice at 6.(KJpm on 15th with the Christmas Community Choir leadin8 the singing. The Advent Communion was celebrated at 11.Wpm on 24th December and an all-age chstmaS Day Family SeNice at 10.00 on Christma5 morning o The recruitment of a new oversight role for Children Youth and Community in January was unsuccessful, as the 70% ye5 Vote for the proposed candidate was not received. It was, however. an important rnoment in seeking the mind of Christ tO8ether o In the interim, things have changed Significantly with the various teams (Children. Youth and Comrnunityl, so the Leadership Team reviewed with those teams what support they needed in the short term and proposed to the March Church Meeting that there would only be 2 ministerial roles 80in8 forward with an employed member of staff to lead Youth, another to lead Children and additional admin support as fixed term contracts. Those roles were subsequendy re-advertised and kn2 Feather5tone appointed to the Youth lead re for 2 years (to align with the current arrangement with Bookham Youth Project, which renews every 3 years) o In March, Fran Pyatt stepped down as Chair, with Moira Allen prtsposed by the teadership Team to take on a Trustee role and Matt Downey to be rtrelected as Church Secretary. Dan Commandeur subsequently t(x)k on the mantle of Chair. o In July, the Church's vision of 'Helping People find faith, was given fresh direction through Isaiah 54..2 'Enlarge the place af your tent, stretch your tent curtain5 wide, do not hold back,. len8then your cords. Strengthen your stskes. (see below) o Over the 6 weeks of school holida Iluly-Au8YStI there were 9 events. where a total of 438 8uest5 frorn the mmunity hèd been welcomed, seNed by 45 volunteers. 3 of these events We specially geared towards children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and their families. Some guests at pVIouS events are beginning to return as volunteers o At the September church meetin& the Leadetship Team proposed and the church membership agreed, to chan8e the constitution from unincorporatÈd to incorporated ICIOI, with the help of the BU 501iotors Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP. Thi5 may take a year or more o lan Causebrook Stepped down as Chair of CAP Mole Valley, having served in variou5 role5 over the last 12 years. BBC Intends to continue its financial support but the 5earch.for a new church to take on the lead for CAP continue5 o Our Ministers SSnd up to the July 2025 Joint Statement from the Baptists Together Core Leadership Team, BMS World Mission and The Baptist Union of Wales concerning Gaza, 1sr3el, the West Bank and East Jerusalem on behalf of the church. Detai15 can be found here https.'l/www.baptyst.or8.uk/Group51447T34/Staternent.a5PX Baptlsm and Membershlp We lost 7 members, through death. tran5fÈrs and moves Isome still related to disagreement with our Ethos Statement), but encouragingly we have seen a flow of new people comin8 into the church for various reasons, resultln8 in several baptisms and 3 new membership5. Wlth more in the plpeline Helplng People Flnd Falih Our verse for the year i515aiah 54..2 Enlarge the place of your tent, Stretch your tent curtalns wide, do not hold back., lengthen your cords, strengthen your stake5 elping people find faith continues to be the focu5 for BBC this year. How is this belng manlfest? Page 2
Bookham Ba st Church Re ort of the Trus torthe Year Ended 30 S T 2025 o PathIn8 Acaderny - 20 people of widely differing ages and preaching experience joined an Snitial meeting in early Ottober. All trainee paCherS were given the opportunlty to preach after teaching on sermon writin& vulnerability and 8ivin8 1 receivlng feedbaek. A full syllabus has been constructed for the coming year. after the first year of sessions was very well received o A Peaceful Passing 11 people attended funeral tralnSn& 3 from BBC and 6 from ERC. whith means there is now a larger team able to Serve the communitv o Children & Youth we continue to invest in the discipleship of our children and youth. 31 youn8 people went with the youth team to Satellites festlval this year and the recruitment of roles to support these important ministries continues o Confidence in Misslon sourc1n8 and Ènabling our folk to take part in the Christ's mission. locally. intemationally and on their frondine5= o The Comrnunity Fridge continues to be well attended and has led to the opportunity for 8 Community Space. as those queueing outside were welcomed into the building to wait in the wami out of which relationships with church volunteer5 have grown and offers of prayer well-received o Over the past year, our thriving Children's Centre has added emphasis on gathering SEND families to a monthly coffee morning and extending seasonal events to include specific sessions for SEND children. which have been very well attended o International rni55ion continue5 to be pursued thr¢)ugh key. personal, long-tem overseas relationships in Russia. Slovenia. Brazil and Lebanon o The Anna Chaplaincy work continues to reach out to older people In the community. who are often lonely, housebound and physically debilitated. Similarly, Golden Yeats offers a weeklygathering for older people o Drawing upon our verse for the year Isalah 54=2. the Trustees shared the strategy with team leaders in lune.. of widenln8 the tent lensurfng our thurth is welttsming and accessible to the curiou51. o lengthening the ctsrd5 (binding us closely as a community) and strengthening the stakes (growing o deeper in our relationship with Godl. We took a new collaborative approach and invited these o leaders to develop the implementation of this strategy with their teams. o At the church meeting in September, each team gave a l-minute verbal update on what they were planning to do to 'widen. lengthen and strengthen,. It was an uplifting experience and a great encouragement to the Trustees to see how each group was embracing these themes and stepping-up to own the outcomes in their field5 of ministry. o Ourworship together Qur 10.30 service ContnueS to be the largest seeing 81YI(L) most week5. We run children's and youth actNities alongside this. We have recently lost some key volunteers who led wotship and so have a challenge but are looking to creative 501utions to this and hope to call together a short-tem 10.30 task lorce during the next year. - The 3pm service is now firmly established on the 1st Sunday of every month. This is an informal, 50-minute service for a congregation of around 25, mainly elderly. who very much enjoy the traditional worship and the chance forfellowship overtea and cake afterwards. The 6ix. weekly. cafe-swe Servi regularfy n¢>w has 35+ attendees from young adults to the retired. The Service typically begins and ends with time for fellowship. There is a dedicated worship evening once a rnonth and testimony evenings or prayer walks on the 5th Sunday. Many from this congregation went to the Wildfires festival in ju. FINANCIAL REVIEW Fin3ncial position The results of the charity may be found in the Statement of Financial Activitie5. At the year end the Church was in strong position with £240.141 of net current assets. Income received in the year had decreased by £160.028 compared to the previous year while expenditure had decreased by £78,839. This resulted in the net incorne of E3,370 compared to £84,559 in the previoLJS year. Unrestricted funds stood at £4,668,40512024., £4.523.5021 and restrirted income funds were £23.57912024.. £25,112). Prfncipal lundlng sources The principal funding Source was the mernbership of the Church, whose giving enables the charity to continue to work out it5 vision of Helping People Find Faith, both at home and abroad through our mission partners. Page 3
Bookham Ba 1st Church ort of the Trustees h Year Ended 30 Se iember 2 FINANCIAL REVIEW Investment poliry The Trustees aim to achieve the best finaneial retum In terms of nCOrne appreoation, whilst mènagin8 risk at a low level through bank savings accoynts. Funds held with each bank fall within the guarantee offered by the Financial Service5 Compensation Scheme. The Trustee5 W5h to avoid investing in companies that direttly conflict with the charity's ethos leg.tobacco. armaments etc.). therefore the bank accounts used all have a high ethical ratin8. A$5 to capital is required at a maximum of 3 months, notice. One of the two rnanse5 has been transferred to the status of an investment property as it Is not currently requlred for ministerial ¢xcupancy. The objective is to maximise rentsl income. whi15t allowing for capital growth in accordance with prevailin8 market condition5. Reserves policy We aim to maintain free cash re5erve5 equivalent to 3 months. budgeted expenditure. Unrestricted general funds, e¥cludin8 fixed assets, at 30 September 2025 amounted to £216,562 12024.. £209.6261, which represents 5.5 months budgeted expenditure. FUTURE PLANS The Trustees. primary objectwe lor the forthcomin8 year is to further the charitable purposes of the Chureh bv advancin8 the Christyan faith in accordance with its governing document. The Church will continue to provide re8ular public worship. pastoral 5upptsrL poyer meetings, and Bible teaching. In addition, the Trustees plan to strengthen community engagement through outreach initiatives. discipleship programmes. and partnerships with local and intemational organi5ations. Yhe Trustees will maintsin careful financial oversight. ensuring that resources are applied effective and that appropriate reserve5 are retsined to safe8uard the Church's ongoing ministry. Where appropriate. grant funding opportunities will be explored to support specific projects. The Church will a150 continue to review its governance arrangernent5 to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission for En8land and Wales and other relevant legislation. Fundraising policv Other than publicly inviting an offerin8 at every service, we do not en8a8e in per515tent fundraIn8 or intrusive fundraising practices with any of our donors, including vulnerable people, and we never have private or coercive discussions with indivlduals about their giving. Our fundraising practice5 are ethical and in accordance with Biblical principles. No complaints were received about ourfundraising practices. Page 4
Bookham Ba urch Re rt of the Trustees he Year Ended 30 Se ember 2025 STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND PAANAGEMENT Govemlng document The trustees and Church are governed by the 'Constitution (May 20241 and 'Leadership Team handbook" (July 20241 and by the Trust Deed d3ted 24th June 1960. The Leadership Team Handbook replaces the Workin8 Protocol to provide transparency of how things work in pCtice at Bookham Baptist Church. The Constitution wa5 updated to ali8n to the latest version produced t)v the Baptist Union. which now allows for Church meeting participants to join and vote online as well as in person. This is a welcome move particularly for our older members durlng the winter month5. In accordance with Charity Comrnis5i0n guidelines. a Set ol policies has been drawn up to cover the following and are available on the Bookham Baptist Church website.. Dats Protection Policy Cookle PoliLv Flre Evacuation Pastoral Care Equality & Dwersity Serious Inthdent Reporting Confllcts of Interest Data Prwacy Policy Finana81 Controls PoliLv Health and Safety Modern SlaveryAct Making a Complaint 5tsffCode of Condutt Charlty COnstrtiOn The Church is currently an unincorporated association and is a member of the Baptist Union of G3t Britain IBaptlst Union) and the South Eastern Baptist Association ISEBAI. In line with BU advice, solicitors Andrew Collins have been appointed to move the Church to an Incorporated association which is expected to complete in 2025. The Churth occupies premise5 which are held by the Baptist Union Corporation knmited. Trustee election and trainin8 Trustees comprise the ministe 3nd the non-ministerial tru5tee5. Non-mlnlsterial trustees are elected in accordance with the Constitution. The total number of non-ministerial trustees is set from time to time at the Church Member5 meeting and is currently seven. All trustees are e¥pected to familiarise themsefves with the guidance offered by the Charity Commission. Each year all trustees are required to pass the Charity Commission Trustee test. Key management personnel The key management personnel of the charity as listed on page l are in charge of directin& controllin8, mnning and operatin8 the chartty on a day-to4ay basis. All non-ministerial trustees gwe their time freely and none received any remuneration in the year. Details of trustee5' expenses and related party transactions are dlsclosed in note 13 of the financial statements. The.pay of the Ministers 15 reviewed from time to time based on increased responsibilities and commitments. changes to the hours worked. changes to the cost of liwng and other relevant fattors. Page 5
kham Ba rt ofthe TruSt s forthe Year Eniled 30 Se mber 2025 STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ID5k man¥èment Risks related to the Church's activities a carefully conSided and attion is taken to mitigate the potential loss or Injury. The trustees have developed a Comprehensive set of policies relatin8 to the following areas of the Church's activities. covering thelr rlsk.. o Ministerial, teadershlp and General Governance o Operations o childn, young people ènd vulnerable adults o Volunteers o Finances o Overseas Misslon The trustees have reviewed these areas of risk using the Charity Commission's template for risk a5se5sments with regards to Identifying key risk areas, rating each risk based on its likelihood and impact severity Iratin8s minimum 2, maximum 301, 01ning the mitigation and qualifying any residual risk. The Trustee5 have identified 6 principal risks and uncertainties facin8 the Church with a gr05s risk rating of beeen 10 and 20. Their plan and strategies for managing these risks are contained in a risk register which is maintained by the trustee allocated this responsibility. The risk register is reviewed regularv by the trustees and regular reviews of specific ri5k5 are undertaken at the times specilied in the risk reglster. The two principle risks identified during the year were:_ lal L055 of key staff, mitygated by.. cross training of personnel. continued development of the sustainability of the ministerial role5, ensuring adequate boundaries a in place to protect against overwork Ibl Finanaal risks (dependency of income sourcesl mitigated by.. communicauon by the Ministers and TaSurer to the Church mernbership of 8ivin8 requirements via the Pled8e November initiative. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATIVE DETAILS Registered Charlty number 1129903 Prln¢lpal address Bookham Baptist Church Lower Road Leatherhead Surrey r23 4DH Trustee5 Dr DJ Commandeur Chair Mrs M E Allen lappointed 19.3.251 Mr D P Taggart Mr M C Downey Rev G C Hawkins Rev C E K Oliveira Mrs F Flatt Iresigned l.10.241 Auditors Bennewith 2018 Limited Iststutory Auditors) Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrev GU14XA Page 6
Bookham Ba Church prtofthe Trustees ed305e tem forthe Y REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DrrAIiS MInlry team Rev C E K Oliveir Rev G C Hawkins Trustee for Bookham Baptlst Church propertles The Baptist Unitsn Corporation Ltd PO Box 44, 129 Broadway Didcot Oxon OXII 8AT Key Management Personnel Trustees and Ministers as above. Tristan Watson IOperation5 Manager). Nikki Dillon IFinante Manager). Remuneration for paid stsff is recommended arinually by the Treasurer and approved by the Leadership Team of lav trustees. STATEMENTOFTRUSTEES. RESPONSIBIUTIES The trustses are responsible for preparing the Report of the Twstees and the financial 5tatement5 in accordance with applieable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Praetitel. Charity law require5 the trustees to prepare financial statements lor each financial year. Under that law. the trustee5 have elerted to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kin8dom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. Under charity law the trustees must not approve the finanaal statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affai of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, includin8 the income and expenditure. of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements. the trustees are required to select suitable accountin6 policies and then apply them consistently- observe the method5 and principle5 in the Charities SORP,. make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent,. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, Subject to any material departures disclosed and pxplained in the financial statements; ppare the financial 5tstement5 on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keepin8 proper aceountins record5 which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anv time the financial position of the charity and to enable thern to ensure that the financlal statement5 Comp with the Charityes Art 2011 and The Charity IAccounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safe8uardin8 the assets of the charity and hence for tskin8 reasonable steps for the prevention and detecrlon of fraud and other drgularitieS. Approved by order of the board of trustees on............ and signed on its behalf by.. Dr D I Commandeur- Trustee Page 7
Re hè Inde ndent Audltors to the Trustees of Bookham tlst Church Opinlon We have audited the financial statements of Bookham Baptist Church Ithe 'charity'l for the year ended 30 September 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and note5 to the financial statements. including a summary of si8nificant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that ha5 been applied in their preparation 15 appllcable law and United Kingdorn A¢countin8 Standards (Llnited Kingdom GeneralWAccepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial 5tatements'. give a true and fair view of the state of the charlty's affairs as at 30 Septembèr 2025 and of its incomin8 resoyrces and application of resources. forthe year then ended- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice.. and have been prepad in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Att 2011. Basls for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance wth International Stsndards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those stsndards are further described in the AudStors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK. including the FRC5 Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinlon. Condusions relatinKto golng concern In auditing the finan¢ia1 statement5, we have conduded thot the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting In the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have perfomied, we have not identified any material uncertaSnties relatin8 to events or condition5 that, individually or collectively, may cast 5ignifitant doubt on the charity'5 ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the f1nancial statements are authorSsed for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to goin8 concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Inforniatlon The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information Included in the Annual Report. other than the financial Statements and our Report of the IndependentAuditors thereon. Our opinion on the financial 5tstements does not cover the other information and. except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statement5, our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so. conslder whether the other informatlon 15 materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtsined in the audit or othetwise appear5 to be materially misstated. If we identrfy such material inconslstencles or apparent mater5al misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gNes rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themsefves. If. based on the work we have performed, we tonclude that there is a rnaterial misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that faet. We have nothing to report in this regard. Matters on whl¢h we are requlred to rÈport by eXptIon We have nothing to report in respert of the followin8 matters Whe the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2LK)8 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. the information given In the Report of the Trustee5 15 inconsistent in any material respert with the financial statements,. or sufficient accounting records have not been kept,. or the financial ststement5 are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or we have not received all the informat5on and explanations we require for our audit. Page 8
ftepottotseendet Audttors tothe TrustÈes of stchurch Responslbllitles of trustees As explained more fully in the Ststement of Trustees. Responsibilities, the trustee5 are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such internèl control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from rnaterial misstatement. whether due to fraud orerror. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are SPonsible lor assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable. matters related to going concern and using the goin8 concern basis of accoLJnting unless the trustees either intend to Ilquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Our respgnsibilitiesforthe aud of the financlal ststements. We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Att and relevant regulètions made or having effectthereunder. Our objettives are to obtsin 8$onable assuran about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditor5 that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a hi8h level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detett a material misststement when it exi5t5. Mi55tatement5 can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of usets taken on the basis of these financial 5tstements. The exterit towhich our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud detailed below.. We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the entity and deterrnined the m05t significant are those that relate to Charities SORP FRS 102, pension laws and regulations and tax regulations. We assessed the ri5k5 of materi41 misstatement in respect of fraud as follows.. - Enquiries made of management and those charged with governance as well as the payroll services - Analytical procedures were used to identify if there were any unusual or unexpected relabonships Discussions wth management to identify any fraud risk factor5 of related party relationships and transactions Based on the results of our risk assessment we designed our audit procedures to identify non-c0rnpl1an with such laws and regulations identified above. Enquiries were made of management ènd those charged with 8ovemance. We corroborated our enquiries through the review of Board minutes and other Pape provided. There was no contradictory evidence. We considered the risk of fraud throush rnana6ement override and, in response, we incorporated testlng of manual journal entries into our audit approach. We tested year end journals as well as lobmal entries throughovtthe year. There were no transactions identified outside the nomial course of busine55. B3sed on the results of our risk assessment we designed our audlt procedures to identify and to address rnaterial misstatements in relation to fraud. We incorporated an element of unpredictability in the selection of the nature, ttming, and extent of audit procedures. Where transaction meeting risk criteria were identified, we carried out further work such as additional testing to source inforrnation. In accordance wlth ISAS IUKI, we exerclsed professlonal jud8ment and maintained professional 5ceptlC15m throughout the audit. A further deseription of our responsibilities. for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's web51te at www.frc.org.uvauditorsre5ponsibilitie5. This description forms part of our Report of the IndependentAuditors. Pa8e 9
of thè Inde endent Audltors o the Trustees of Bookh m Ba 1st chh Use of our report This report 15 made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body. in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2(M)8. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we rnight state to the charlty's trustee5 those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pem)ltted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the tharity and the charity's trustees as a bodyi for our auditwork, for this report, orforthe opinions we have formed. Bennewlth 2018 knmited Istatutory Auditors) Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU14XA Date.. Page 10
Bookham st Churth Statement of Financial Activ1 for the Year Ended 30 Se temb 25 3Q.9.25 Totsl funds 30.9.24 Total funds as restated Unre5trirted funds Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 396,073 37,509 433,582 594,062 Charltable activities Play8roup income Other event5 and activities 4,327 9,247 7,106 7,106 Investment income Other income 47.965 6,154 47,965 8.946 7,698 42.293 2.792 Total 457,298 40,301 497,599 657.627 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Ministry costs Church and manse expense5 Home and overseas mission 272,150 92.875 83,370 29.094 81 8.194 8.465 301.244 92,956 91,564 8,465 384.224 94,276 85,652 8,916 CAP Totrl 448,395 45,834 494.229 573.068 NET INcOMEI{(PENDrruRE> Transfers between funds Other recogni5ed galnslllossesl Gains on revaluation of fixed assets 8,903 14.0001 15.5331 3.370 84,559 20 140.0 140,000 Net movement In funds 144,903 11.5331 143.370 84,559 RECONCILLATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 4.523.$02 25,112 4.548,614 4,464.055 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 4.668.405 23,579 4,691,984 4,548,614 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 11
Bookham 83 tlst hurth Balance She 30 Se tember 2025 30.9.25 Total funds 30.9.24 Total lund5 as restated Unrestricted funds Restricted lunds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tan8ible assets Investment property 14 15 3,601,364 850,0(K) 479 3,601,843 850.000 4,313076 4,451.364 479 4,451,843 4,313.876 CURRENT ASSETS Debttsrs Cash at bank 16 24,726 287.119 24,726 310,576 19.754 312.259 23,457 311.845 23.457 335.302 332,013 CREDITORS Amounts falling due withln one year 17 194,8041 13571 195.1611 197,2751 NET CURREPIt ASSETS 217,041 23.1 240,141 234.738 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABIUTIES 4.668,405 23,579 4,691,984 4,548.614 NET ASSErs 4,668,405 23,579 4,691,984 4.548,614 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 12 continued...
Bookh tist Chur Balance Sheet- ton 30 Se tember 2 25 FUNDS Unrestricted funds.. General fund Building Fund Manse Fund Second Manse Fund Hardship Fund Premises Fund Revaluation re5eNe 20 196,(M)7 2,991,267 710,m) 602.699 9.453 18.979 140.OOJ 216,792 2.991,267 710,( 595.547 8.S32 1.364 4,668,405 4,523.502 Restricted fijnds: CAP Fund Mission Fund Other Fund 12,228 2,508 8,843 16,621 I,oii 7.480 23,579 25.112 TOTAL FUND5 4,691.984 4,548,614 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue and were signed on its behalf by: on Dr DJ Commandeur-Tru5tee The notes fomi part ol these financlal statements Pa8e 13
Bookham Ba t15t Church as rthè Year Fl w StatemLnt ed30Se ember 2025 30.9.25 30.9.24 s restated Notes Cash Ilows frorn operating admties Cash generated from operations 18,9071 72.158 Net Cash (used inl/provided by operating activities 18.9071 72,158 Cash flowsfrom Inverting artivitses Purchase of tangible fixed assets Sale of tan8ible fixed assets Interest retelved 13,8391 800 10,263 196,0661 950 7.698 Net cash provided byllused inl investing activities 7.224 187,4181 Cash flow5from finan¢ln83rti¥itles Newloans in year 71,495 Net cash provided by financing actNities 71.495 Change In cash and ash equlvalents In the reportlng perlod Cash and cash equlvaltnts atthe be8innln8 of the reportlng rIOd 11.6831 56.235 312.259 256.024 Cash and cash equlvalènts at the end of the repgrtlng perlod 310.576 312,259 The notes form part of these finanoal statements Pa8e 14
8ookharn tlst Churth otes to the C sh Flow Stztement forthe Year Ended 30 Se tember 2025 RECONCIUATION OF INCOME TO NcAsH FLOW FROM OPERATING AcfiviTIES 30.9.25 30.9.24 as restated Net Income forthe rèporting perlod las perthe Ststement of Financlal Actlvltiesl Adjustments for Depreciation tharges L05s/lprofitl on disposal of fixed assets Intest received Prior year adjustment in soaal security Ilncreasel/deCèse in debtors Decrease in creditors 3.370 84.559 5.046 26 110,2631 5.556 19501 17,6981 12,5901 5,810 112.5291 14,9721 12.1141 cash (used inllprovkled by operations 18,9)71 72.158 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.10.24 Cash flow At 30.9.25 Netcash Cash at bank 312.259 11,6831 310,576 312.259 11,6831 310.576 Debt Debts falling due within l year 171,4951 171.4951 171.4951 171,4951 Total 240.764 11,6831 239.081 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 15
Bookham Bz tist Chu Notes forthey h Finandal Staternents r Ended 30 Se t rnber 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing the finar4¢ial Statements The finanoal statements of the charity, which is a publlc benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prePad in accordance with the Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021 'Aceounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charityes preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financia5 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffettive l January 20191,. Financial Reportin8 Stsndard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities Act 2011. The financial ststement5 have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. Inrne All income is COgnised in the Ststement of Financlal Activities onee the charity ha5 entitlement to the funds, It is probablethat the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendiiure Liabilities are recogni5ed as expenditure ès soon as there is a le8al or con5tructNe obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be rneasured reliably. Expenditu is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allOted to activities on a basis ConsisnI with the use ol resourees. Grants offered subject to condttions'which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. TanBlble fimed assets DePCIatIOn 15 provided at the following annual rates in order to wrSte off each asset over Its estimated useful equipment.. over 4 years, Straight line All other plant & equPment. over 5 years, straight line Freehold Propertyand Deweciation Freehold property is included at C05t. Residential freehold property was restated to fair value on transStlon to FRS 102. and this value is treated a5 deemed cost going forward. Freehold land is not depreciated. The trustees adopt a policy of maintainin8 the Church Premises and residential building5 to è high standard which prolon8S thelr useful INes aT)d enhances their residual values and accordingly the Tru5tee5 Consider any depreciation arisin8 or accumulated depreciation to date to be insignificant and immaterial. The Church Prerni5es were pmiously depreciated at the rate 012% of cost straight line per annum until 2023. Investment property Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any ag8regate surplus or defiot arising from changes In fair value 15 reco8nlsed in the Staternent of Financial Artivibes. Tzmatbon The charity is exempt frgm tax on its eharitable activities. Fund a¢countln8 Unrestricted funds can be used in attordance with the charitsble objertives atthe discretion gf the trustees. Oesi8nated funds are Set aside by the trustee5 Out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projets. Page 16 continued...
tist Church to the Financial Ststements- contlnued for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2025 ACCOUNnNG POUCIE5. Conned Fund accountln8 Restricted funds can only be used for particular restrirted purposes Wlthin the objects of the Church. Restrirtions arise when Specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund Ss included in the notes to the financial ststements. Pension costs and other pO-retireMent beneflts The church pays contributions to the Baptist Ministers Pension Trust Limited whlch is a defined beneflts Scheme. The Church atso contribute5 to 3 Stakeholderscheme for its staff. Contributions were paid in the period in which they were due. Deficlency payments are a150 made into the earlier Baptist Ministers Defined Benefits Pension Scheme. Debtors Grants receivable and other debtors are included at the setdement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Creditors and provlslons Creditory and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation arising from a past event that will probably sUIt in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. CdItorS are recognised at thelr settlement amount. Provisions have been calculated at the best estlmate of the settlement amount and then discounted back to present value at the reportin8 date. Golng cOnrn At the time of approving the financial statements. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources tts continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future li.e. there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to eontinuel. Thus. the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basls of accounting in preparing the financ(al statements. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 30.9.25 30.9.24 as reststed Other giving Planned glvlng.. Gift aid Grants Income tax recoverable on glft abd 141,265 223.543 263,833 185,404 89,824 55,Wl 60,774 433,582 594.062 Page 17 continued...
Bookham Ba 1st Churth to the Flnan for the Yea ments- contln ember 2025 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES- continued Grants received. included in the ab(we. are as follows.. 30.9.25 30.9.24 as restated Playgroup Other grants 81,824 8,0(K) 89.824 INVESTMENT INCOME 30.9.25 30.9.24 as restated Rents received Dep051t account interest 37,702 10,263 7,698 47.965 7,698 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ArnEs 30.9.25 30,9.24 as restated Activity Playgroup income Other events and aetivitie5 Charitable activities Charitable activities 4.327 9.247 7.106 7.106 13.574 OThER INCOME 30.9.25 30.9.24 a5 restated Gain on sale Of tsngible fixed assets Rent Admini5tratNe income Other incorne 950 37.443 3.9 4.239 2,741 1.%6 8.946 42,293 Pa8e 18 continued...
èmBa Notes the Finandal Statemen - continu forthe Year End 30Se ember 2025 CHARFtA8LE ACTIVITIES cosrs Grant funding of activities (see note rect Costs (see note 71 81 Totals Ministry costs Church and rnanse expenses Home and overseas mission 301,244 92.956 6,017 1.265 301,244 92,956 91,564 8,465 85,547 7.200 CAP 401.482 92,747 494,229 DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTWMES 30.9.25 30.9.24 as restated Staff costs Other costs Operating costs of defined benefrt seheme Rent in lieu ol manse provision Manse runnin8 Costs Accountancy fees Audit fees Other soUrCeS Office expenses Church runnin8 Costs Repairs to premises Children and youth work Other rninistry costs Playgroup costs Staff benefits Travel costs CAP costs Depreciation Loss on sale of assets 225,148 3.982 297,607 4,425 12 38,919 21,573 2.262 7,238 17.039 6,492 15.068 19,048 24,413 14,158 4.690 39,9(N) 14.754 19,389 8.772 18,672 14,606 15.301 10.750 8.853 6.642 771 945 5,556 5.046 26 401.482 480,216 Page 19 continued...
Bookham Ba 1st to the Fln naal Statements- continu for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2025 GRANTS PAYABLE 30.9.25 30.9.24 as restated Home and (werseas mission 85,547 7,2fA) 85,652 7,2(KJ CAP 92,747 92.852 AnasIS per 8eo8raphical locaon 2025 Designated Restricted 2024 Designated Restrided Total Totsl B@titude Leatherhead Youth Project Anna Chaplaincy- Meeting Place Churches Together National & Oversea5 Baptist Missionary Society South East Baptist Association Whitmans Tear Fund- General Open Doors Aprender Slovenia- Cazars & Zoldos CMS Brazil- D&S Brito Medeiros Send a Cow Lebanon- ABTS Lebanon Mission- Life Centre Church Emerging Opportunities 650 10,321 650 10.321 io.w) 10.0 3O) 2.549 8.500 10.000 1,8 2,549 12,OCKJ 2.549 8.500 10.000 1,800 2,549 12,OC¥J 1.800 8,SOO io,oox) 1,8CKJ 1.800 8.500 io.(x)o 1,800 1,800 12.1N)O 12,1XJO 6,¢J)O 9,(KJO 9,255 9.255 9.0 941 941 4.097 10,097 4,097 10,097 14,693 1.147 14,693 1,147 Total expenditure 77,353 8,194 85,547 84,711 941 85,652 Analysls betr4een institutions and individuals 2025 Institutions Individuals 2024 Institutions Individuals Totsl Total Local B@titude Leatherhead Youth Projert Anna Chaplainc¥- Meetin8 Plate Churches Together Natlonal & Overseas Baptist Missionary Society South East BaptistAssociation Whitmans Tear Fund- Genèral Open Doors Aprender Slovenia- Cazars & Zoldos CMS Brazil- D&S Brito Medeiros 650 10,321 650 10,321 1,000 io,(x)o lo.co) 300 3(K) 2.549 8,500 2,549 8.500 io,o(x) io.( 1,8(KJ 8.500 10,000 io,ocM) 1,800 1,800 12.000 6,(X)0 6,tixJ 9,(M)O 1,8(KJ 1,8(M) 12,0(X) 2,549 12.oc 2,549 12.0 6,0(Q 6.ocK) 9,255 9.255 Page 20 continued...
kham Ba ti5t Church es to the Finandal Statemen forthe Year Ended 30 Se t ntlnu 2025 GRANTS PAYABLE. continued Send a Cow Lebanon- A8TS Lebanon Mis5ion- fe Centre Church Emerging opportunities 941 6,(L)O 941 10,097 10.097 10.097 I,4) 10.097 14.693 1.147 14.693 1.147 Total expenditure 60.292 25,255 85,547 60.652 25,WO 85,652 The acrlvlties supported in the above givin8 can be categorised as follows.. 71% spreadin8 the Christian message 14% improving education amongst poor worldwlde 15% supportlng social justice TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFtTS 2025 Rev Steve Rev Caroline Rev Gllllan Elme5 Olweira Campbell 2024 Rev Caroline Rev Gillian Oliveira Campbell Rev Steve Elmes Stipend RenVHousing allowan Employer's Nl Employees pension 17,891 17,100 4,367 2,823 2.013 1.756 180 31.989 22,800 7,225 4,135 1,538 1,960 180 24,788 1.085 2.806 2,872 1,588 20,853 15,034 3,291 2,711 2,862 1,532 30,883 22.800 6,589 4,015 3,668 2,600 Council tax Mobile phone allowance Durin8 the years ended 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2025. Rev Caroline Ole1[a and Rev Gill Campbell were provided wlth a nt stipend. During the year ended 30 September 2024, Rev Steve Elmes was provided with accommodation. Remuneration of a minority of trustees or people connerted to them is allowed under the Constitution. Tyustees, ÈMpen5es 4 trustees 12024.. four) received expense5 totsllin8 £2.872 12024.. £2,713) in respect of travel, subsistence, books and 5undries. Pa8e 21 continued...
kham Ba th financlal StalLments- Contin rtheYearE Ose em r 2025 io. STAFF COSTS 2025 2024 Salarie5 and stipends Ernployer's National Insurance costs Pension costs- defined contribution schemes Recovery contribution5 for former defined benefit pension scheme Rent in lieu of manse prowsion Other cost5 CAP 5tsff cost Salarie5 Employerfs National Insurance costs 170,475 12.262 12,899 184,698 13,883 14,751 12 38,919 4,426 39.900 18,583 237 18,820 19,613 254.357 276.302 63,985 Playgroup salarie5 Children's Centre stsff costs 9,520 45 462 Employee5 National Insurance costs Pension costs- defined contributlon schemes 10,027 8,853 stsff benefits 273.237 350,196 The average number of employees durin8 the yearwas 1312024.. 171. There was l employee with ernoluments above £60.00012024: nonel. Staff costs include £0 of termination benefits 12024.. £2,6461, which are Teco8nised when legal agreement is reathed. Key management personnel remuneration and benefits 2025 2024 Totsl 55,490 53,786 Pa8e 22 continued...
Bookh tlst Church es to the Financial Statements- contlnued for the Vear Ended 30 Se tember 2025 ii. COMPAIL4TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcnviTIES Unrestricted funds Restritted fvnds Totsl funds as reststed INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 559,554 34,508 594,062 Charitable adivltles Playgroup income Other events and activities 4,327 8.847 4.327 9.247 Investment income Other income 7,698 42.293 7.698 42.293 Total 622,719 34,908 657,627 EXPENDITURE ON Charltable adivitie5 Ministry costs Church and manse expenses Home and overseas rnis5ion 354,240 94.270 84.711 29,984 384.224 94.276 85,652 8,916 941 8,916 CAP Total 533.221 39.847 573.068 . NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI Transfèrs between funds 89,498 14,9391 11,0401 84,559 Net movement In funds 90,538 15,9791 84.559 RECONCILIATION OF FUND5 Tot31 funds brou8ht forward 4,432.964 31,091 4.464.055 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 4.523,502 25.112 4,548,614 12. PRIOR YEARADJUSTMEfr The comparative figures in the debtors and creditors notes have been restated to more clearly identrfy the nature of the debtors and credltOl5. 2024 Published accounts 2024 As reststed Adjustments Income tax rec(werable Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income Receipts in advance Sundry creditors Accruals and deferred income Other creditors Trade creditors 12,614 7,140 112, 6141 17,1401 19,754 18,0801 114.4331 20.176 1,275 1,062 19.754 8.080 14,433 20.176 1,275 1.062 Page 23 continued.-.
Bookham Ba st Chu h Financial Ststements- ¢ontln he Year Ended mber 2025 12. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT- contlnued 42,267 42,267 A tangible fixed asset Wès sold during the year ended 30 September 2024, resulting in a gain on disposal of £950. This was included within donation5 and legacies income as other giving income in the published accounts lor that year. The comparative figures have been restated to show this as a 8ain on disposal of a fixed asset. 2024 Published accounts 2024 As restated Adjustments Donatlons and legacles Other giving Other income Gain on Sale of tangible fixed assets 264,783 19501 263,833 950 950 264.783 264.783 Grant income of £8.000 was recognised in the year to 30 September 2024 within charitable activities income as other events and activities ineome. Grant income of £81,824 was recogni5ed In the year to 30 September 2024 within charitable artwities income as play8roup income. The comparative fi8urÈs have been restated to show these as grant income within donation5 and legacies Income. 2024 Published ateounts 2024 A5 restated Adjustments Charltable acllviilÈs Other events and activities Playgroup income DOnaon5 and legacies Grants 17,247 86,152 18,(X)01 181.8241 9,247 4,328 89.824 89.824 103,399 103,399 In the published account5 for the year ended 30 September 2024. the grant expenditure relatin8 to CAP Included an amount of £1.715 which was comprised of travel ctssts of £770 and other CAP costs of £945. Since these are not grant expenditure, the comparative figures have been reststed to Show these separately. 2024 Published accounts 2024 As restated Adjustments Charltsble artlvltiès Grants payable- CAP Travel costs CAP costs 8.915 11,7151 770 945 7.200 770 945 8,915 8,915 Pa8e 24 continued...
amBa 'st Church Note5 to the FSnancial Statements- tontinu for the Year Ended 30 Se mber 202 12. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT- continued In the published accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024, no creditor was recognised in respect of arnounts owed to HMRC relatin8 to 50rne benefits received by the Ministers durin8 the year. This was also the case in preceding years. An adjustment has been done to include thi5 creditor in the comparative figures. 2024 2024 Published accounts As restated Adjustments Social security creditor Employer's national insurance costs unStrICted funds brought forward 3,267 677 12.5891 3,267 14,560 4,432,965 13,883 4,435,554 4.449.437 1,355 4.450.792 AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION 2025 2024 Audit Non-audit work 7.238 2,262 9,5(M) 14. TANGIBLE FIXEDASSETS FiXtUS and fittings Freehold property Totals COST OR VALUATION At i OttobEr 2024 Additlons Disposals Revaluations Reelassification 4,999.517 84.211 3.839 15,2611 5,083.728 3,839 15,2611 140.LVX) 1850,LM)01 140,000 1850.0001 At 30 September 2025 4.289.517 82,789 4,372,306 DEPRECIATION At l October 2024 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal 702,703 67.149 5,046 14,4351 769,852 5,046 14.4351 At 30 September 2025 702,703 67,760 770,463 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2025 3,586,814 15.029 3,601,843 At 30 September 2024 4,296,814 17.062 4,313,876 Page 25 continued...
Bookham Ba Churth Financlal Ststem Year Ended 30 ntinued er 2025 TANGIBLE FIXEDASSEfs. tontlnued Cost orvaluation at 30 September 2025 is presented by.. Fixtures and fittings Freehold property Totsls C05t 4.289,517 82.789 4,372,306 The Church manse12 Durleston Park Drive, Bookhaml was revalued in 2020 by John Wadsworth Estate Agents Ltd. 15. INVEsfMENT PROPERTY FAIR VALUE Reclassification 850.OLX) At 30 September 2025 850.[ NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2025 850.oc At 30 September 2024 The Church manse12 Durleston Park Drive. Bookhaml was reclassified to investment property at the beginning of the year. 16. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.9.25 30.9.24 a5 restated Prepayments and accrued income 24.726 19.754 Page 26 continued...
Bookham B rch esto the Finan al Statements- contlnued for thè Year Ended 30 Se tember 2025 17. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FAWNG WE WtrHIN ONE YEAR 30.9.25 30.9.24 as restated Bank loans and overdrdfts (see note 181 Trade creditors Social security and othertaxes Other dItorS Accruals and deferred income Accruals forgrants payable 71,495 1,833 3,932 2,387 9,514 6,(J)O 71.495 1,062 3,267 1,275 20.176 95,161 97.275 For the year ended 30 September 2025, £830 rental income wa5 deferred as it was received in advan. For the year ended 30 September 2024, £8.OLK) grant was deferred as the performanrelated condition5 attached to the grant were not met yet. £80 hall hire income was also deferred as it was received in advance. Both of these have now been reco8nised. LOANS The loans are unsecured. interest free and payable 10 years from the date loaned, or on demand with 30 days, notice. 19. LEASING AGREEMENTS 2025 2024 Within l year I to 2 year5 2 to 5 years 5.060 5,041 5.041 1.197 2,530 12.650 11.279 Lease payments of £16,92012024.. £10.4421 were reco8nlsed as an expense in the year. Page 27 continued...
mBa tlstchurc to the Flnanclal tatements- cOntind for the Year Ended 30 Se tember 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers betr4een funds At 1.10.24 At 30.9.25 Unrestrlcted funds General fund Mission Fund Building Fund Manse Fund Second Manse Fund ardship Fund Premises Fund Revaluation reserve 216,792 71,070 183,3691 191.8551 83,369 196.ryJ7 2.991,267 710,0(KI 595,547 8.532 1,364 2.991,267 710.( 602,699 9,453 18,979 140.(KM) 7.152 12,6661 3,587 17.615 140,(M)) 4,523,502 148,903 I4,L} 4,668.405 Restricted fvnds CAP Fund Mission Fund Other Fund 16,621 I,oii 7.480 18,3931 1,497 1,363 12,228 2.508 8,843 25.112 15,5331 23,579 TOTAL FUNDS 4.548,614 143,370 4.691.984 Net movement in funds. included Sn the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses Movement in funds UnrerIcted fvnds General fund Mi55ion Fund Hardship Fund Premises Fund Revaluation reserve 414.2S6 1343,1861 183,3701 11.7521 120,0871 71,070 183,3691 3,587 17.615 I40,0 5,339 37,702 140.OLY) 457.298 1448,3951 140,OCKJ 148,903 Re5tritted funds CAP fund Mission Fund Other Fund 18,946 9.691 11.664 127,3391 18.1941 110.3011 18,3931 1,497 1,363 40,301 145.8341 15,5331 TOTAL FUNDS 497.599 1494,2291 140,LKX) 143.370 Page 28 ontinued...
Bookham B Churth Notes to th Finantial Statements- continuo for the Year Ended 30 Se tember2025 20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnutd Compardtives for movement In funds Net movement in funds Transfe between fund5 At 1.10.23 At 30.9.24 Unyestrlrted funds General fund Mission Fund Building Fund Manse Fund second Manse Fund Hardship Fund Premises Fund 191,528 20,541 2,991,267 710,LX)O 516,438 3,190 186.437 183,2331 1161.1731 62.692 216.792 2,991,267 710,0 595.547 8,532 1,364 79,109 5,342 119,0481 20,412 4,432,964 89.498 1,040 4,523,502 Restricted fund5 CAP Fund Mission Fund Other Fund 20.825 I,oii 9,25S 19,2041 16,621 I,oii 7.480 4,265 16.0401 31,091 14.9391 11,0401 25.112 TOTAL FUNDS 4,464,055 84.559 4.548.614 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above a as follows.. Incoming resources Resourtes expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund Mission Fund Hardship Fund Premises Fund 615,285 1.478 5,956 1428,8481 184.7111 16141 119.0481 186.437 183,2331 5,342 119,0481 622,719 1533,2211 89,498 Restrlrted funds CAP Fund Mission Fund Other Fund 19.521 941 14.446 128,7251 19411 110,1811 19,2041 4.265 34.908 139,8471 14.9391 TOTAL FUNDS 657.627 1573,0681 84,559 Pa8e 29 continued...
harn Ba es to the Fln na I Statements- ontinued fof ar Ended 30 Se tember 2025 20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued A currentyear 12 months and prior year 12 months cornbined position is a5 follows.. Net movement in funds Transfer5 between fund5 At 1.10.23 At 30.9.25 Unre5trirted fvnds General fund Mission Fund Building Fund Manse Fund Second Manse Fund Hardship Fund PMiseS Fund Revaluation SerVe 191,528 20,541 2.991,267 710.0 516.438 3.190 257,507 1166,6021 12S3.0281 146.061 196,007 2.991,267 710,000 602.699 9.453 18,979 140,(KKJ 86,261 12,6661 20.412 8,929 11,4331 140,OLY) 4.432,964 238.401 12,9601 4,668,405 Restricted fvnds CAP Funil Mission Fund Other Fund 20,825 I,oii 9,255 117.5971 1,497 5.628 12,228 2,508 8,843 16.0401 31,091 110.4721 2,960 23,579 TOTAL FUNDS 4,464,055 227.929 4,691,984 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net m(wemernt in funds, included in the above are a5 follow5.. Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses Movement funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund Mission Fund Hardship Fund Premises Fund RÈvaluatlon resetve 1.029,541 1.479 IL295 37,702 1772.0341 1168,0811 12,3661 139,1351 257,507 1166,EQ21 8,929 11,4331 140,0 140,(KKJ 1,080.017 1981,6161 I40.0 238.401 Re5trfrted funds CAP Fund Mission Fund Other Fund 38.467 10.632 26,110 156,0641 19,1351 120,4821 117.5971 1.497 5.628 75.209 185,6811 110.4721 TOTAL FUNDS 1.155.226 11.067,2971 140,(XJ) 227.929 UnstriCted Page 30 continued...
Bookham B toth Flnancial Statements. continued forthe Year Ended 30 Se ember 2025 20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- tontinued The GENEPAt FUND balance eon515ts of the net incorning or out8oin8 resources accumulated since the church's fourTrdation. The balance at any one time is available to fund the activities of the church and urries no restrictions. The HARDSHIP FUND con515ts of money gNen as donations to the Cornrnunity Fridge. The trustees have set these aslde to make di¥retionary payments to those in need. The PREMISES FUND carries a balance set aside from the General Fund to meet the antiopated repair and maintenance costs of the church premises and also the manses. Such costs a charged to the fund in thè year they arise. The designated MISSION FUND is allocated each year a share of the unspecified general giving received by the churth. and gonts are made accordin8ly. Specific gifts are dealt with through the reslricted MISSION FUND. The BUILDING FUND represents the carrying value of the Church Premises. The MANSE FUND represents the carrying value ofthe Church Manse. The SECOND MANSE FUND represents the tarrying value ofthe Second Manse. Restricted The CAP FUND represents the total of donations and gifts teNed, les5 expenses inCurd, by the Mole Valley Branch of Christian5 Against Poverty. a re8lStered charity. Bookham Baptist Church is the lead church operatlng the branch, which is not established as a separate legal entity, and is therefore deemed to be under the control of the Trustees a5 a restrirted fund. The fund is administered separately from Christians Against Poverty. The OTHER FUND represents grants or gifts gNen by mernbers and others for specific work or the purchase of specific item5 Wlthin the church activities. Detailed records of the actNities of any individual fund reported underthis category are maintained by the church Trustees. The MISSION FUND comprises donations recewed for the purpose of supporting the tharitvs missSon work in partner communities overseas. Funds are applied towards mission programmes. including ministry outreach, humanitarian support, leadership training, and operational costs directly attributable to mlssion èctivities. The fund is restricted in accordance with donor intentions and cannot be used for the charity's 8eneral operational expenditure. Trdnsfers between funds A transfer of £4,W)12024.. £5.01, made out of General Funds to the restricted CAP fvnd. represents the Church's donation to this activity each year. A transfer of £NIL12024.. £6.0401 was made out of the Other restricted fund in SpeCt of a drum kit and solar panels which were purchased and capitalised during the year. Page 31 continued...
kham Ba Church okLto the Anantlal Ststements- continu forthe Year Ended 30 Se ernr 2025 21. EMPLOYEE BENEF OBUGATIONS The Church makes contributions to defined contribution pension sthemes. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the Church in independently administered fund5. The pension cost and charge represent contributions payable by the Church to these funds and amounted to £13.36112024.. £14,751). 22. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Melanie Ctsmmandeur. the dose family member of a trustee was paid a total of £14,864 remuneration in the year12024.'£6.1671. Rachel Wat50n, the dose family mernber of the key management personnel was paid a total of £26.032 munerdtion in the year12024'.£18.4511. The related parties gave unrestrirted donations totslling £61.34112024'. £51,091) to the charity- On leavin8 the employment of the Church at the end of March 2024, Rev Steve Elme5 was paid £77,745 for his 10.95% share in l Ne150n Cottages, based on the prevailing market value of the property. At the year end, £4,75012024.. £4,750> of the £71.495 12024.. £71,495) unsecured and interest free loan is owed to David Taggart. Trustees, insurance amounted to £4.56012024.. £4,440). Rachel Watson, Tristan Watson ènd Josien Taggart We paid £1.42512024.. NIL) In lat10Th to subsistence and 5undries. There were no other related party transactions during the year exeept those disclosed in notes 9 and 10 of these finantial statements. Page 32
Bookh Ba "st Church De Iled Sts ement of Finantial Adiviiie5 for the Year Ended 30 Se ternber 2025 30.9.25 30.9.24 as reststed INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and le8a¢les Othergiving Planned giving.. Gift aid Grants Income tax recoverable on gift aid 141,265 223,543 8.J0 60.774 263,833 185.404 89.824 55.CM)I 433,582 594,062 Investment Income Rents received Oeposit account interest 37,702 10,263 7,698 47.965 7,698 Charitable actriities Charitable actswties 7.106 13,574 Other Income Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets Rent Adrninistrative income Other income 950 37.443 3.9Tr) 4,239 2,741 1.966 8.946 42,293 Total incornln8 resourcès 497,599 657,627 EXPENDITURE Charitable actlvltles Wa8es Social securlty Pensions Other cost5 Operating costs of defined beneflt scheme Rent in lieu of manse provision Manse running costs Accountanty fee5 Audit fees Other resources Office expenses Church running costs Repairs to premises Carried forward 198,578 13,209 13.361 3,982 263,287 17.122 17.198 4,425 12 38,919 21.573 2.262 7,238 17.039 6.492 15.068 19,048 429.683 39,900 14,754 3,)0 19,389 ,772 18.672 14,606 354,224 Thi5 page does not form part of the Statutory flnancial statements Page 33
B kham Ba hurth Deialled Statement of Fbnancl l Activili forthe Year Ended 30 Se ember 2025 30.9.25 30.9.24 as restated Charitablt adlvbtles Brought fotward Children and youth work Other ministry costs Playgroup costs Staff benefits Travel costs CAP costs Fixtures and fittings Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets Grants to institutions Grants to individuals 354.224 15.301 10.750 429,683 24.413 14,158 4.690 8,853 6,642 640 5,046 26 67,492 25,255 771 945 5,556 67.852 25,IMJ 494,229 573,LK8 Total resources expended 494.229 573.068 Net income 3,370 84,559 This page does not form part of the ststutoryfinanclal statements Page 34