WOKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
CHARITY
(Working name - WOKING URC CHARITY)
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER, 2024
Reglstered Number - 1130926 - Registered on 3, August. 2009
Registered Offlce:
Woking United Reformed Church
White Rose Lane
Woking, Surrey GU22 7HA
Charfty Correspondent:
Mr K R Bradley
Public email.. secretary@wokingurc.org.uk
Website address: www.wokingurc.org.uk

Trustees serving on the date of approval of this Annual Report and Financial Statements
The Revd L M Brierley (Minister of the Church)
Mr K R Bradley (Church Secretary)
Mr C J Temple (Church Treasurer)
Mrs L A Buckland
Mrs R A Culshaw
MrANGibb
Mrj K Godsland
Mr R Gray
Mrs S E Herbert
Ms R V Lindstrom-Thomas
Mrs M N Mortell
Mr G J Parris
Mrs M J Temple
Mrj M van Renssen
Bankers - HSBC
CAF Bank
Independent Examiner - Warner Wilde
Inauguration of the Church
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Wol<ing United Reformed Church was inaugurated on 9 January, 2005 from a union of two
former Churches York Road United Reformed Church and St Andrew's United Reformed
Church, both in Woking.
Charlty Application
The application for the Church to be Registered as a Charity W8s pa55ed by Special
rd
Resolution at the Church Meeting on 21" May, 2009. Registration took place on 3 August,
2009. The Charity comprises all assets and funds held by and on behalf of Woking United
Reformed Church other than properties held under trusts declared in Schedule 2 of the
United Reformed Church Act 1972 (as amended by the United Reformed Church Acts 1981
and 2000) and those held on other specifically declared trusts.
CONTENTS
Annual Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
10
Balance Sheet
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
12-20

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER, 2024
Structure, Governance and Management
Objects
The object of the Charity is the advancement of the Christian falth for the benefit of the public in
accordance with the Scheme of Union of the United Reformed Church. The Trustees have paid dL2e
regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding which activities to undertake
during the year.
Structure
The Church, as a local congregation of the United Reformed Church denomination, takes its
Structure, Governance and Management from the Scheme of Unlon {The Manuall of the United
Reformed Church, section Bl The Structure of the URC and principally:
Item 2.(11 The Church Meeting-
The Church Meeting of the local church shall consist of thosepersons who have been admitted to the
fijll privlleges anrl responsibilities of fftembership of the United Refonned Church and whose names
are includedin the membership rollofsuch Iacal church.
and Item 2.121 The Elders, Meeting-
The Elders, Meeting of the local church shall consist of the mlnlster and the eldets elected by the
Church Meeting,
There is a Constitution, adopted in July 2012, based on wording by the United Reformed Church for
local Churches which are registered charities.
Trustees - Appointment
The Church Meeting on 21" May. 2009 re501ved that-
Those members of the Elders, Meeting of Woking LIRC who are quallfied to serve as charity trustees
are collectively the Charity Trustees of the Charityand are appointed andshallact in accordance with
the, procedures for the time being laid down by the Church A4eeting of Woking United Reformed
Church which 5h211 be in conformity with the Scheme of Unlon of the United Reformed Church.
The Church Meeting of Woking URC in 2009 lover several meetingsl adopted proceduffts for the
nomination, election and length of service of Elders, and some minor amendments were made to
these pro)cedures in November 2010, May 2016, February 2022 and September 2023. There may be
up to 15 serving Elders and they, together with the Mlnlster of the Church at that time, shall
automatically (providing they are qualified to serve) be Trustees of the Charity. Outside this elected
term of service such Elders are known as Non-servlng Elders and cease to be Trustees of the Charity.
The Church Treasurer, if not a serving Elder during his time of office, shall also be a Trustee of the
Charity.
Changes in the Eldership in 2024 have been the retirements of Mr J D Sinclair in May and Mrs C W M
Brook, Mrs S M Loudon ancI Mr J A14 West in December. In November, in readiness to begin a term
of office beginning in January 2025, Mrs R A Cu15haw and Mrs M N Mortell were elected. All others
continued to setve or were re-elected to serve new terms to begin in January 2025.
Trustees - Role, Responslbilities and Training
The Charity Commission states the following:
Charity Trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the administration of a
Charity Csection B2. The Essential Trustee)
Trustees have and must accept ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a Charity, and
ensuring that it is solvent, well run, and meeting the needs to which it has been set up (Section E, The
Essential Trusteel.
The Trustees have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public
benefit.

The Scheme of Union of the United Reformed Church states the functlons of the Church Meeting
and the Elders, Meeting, referred to above, and the Elders (Trustees) and the Minister (also a
TrLJSteel collectively share the duties and responsibilities outllned for the Elders, Meetlng along with
accepting the ultirnate responsibility for directing the affairs af the Charlty as laid down by the
Charity Commission, The Church Treasurer (currently not a serving Elderl is also a Trustee, The
general control and management of the administration of the Charity is fijrther exercised by
representative Elders being members of the Church's main committees..
Finance and Property- managing all the day to day financial responsibilities and the preparation of
accounts and managing the maintenance of the Church site and Manse,.
IT and Medla
ensuring that specialist equipment is maintained and all the communication
platforrlls meet current needs and are effectlve.,
Chlldren and Youth Work- instituting and overseeing the work with children and young people;
Church in the World- ensuring that the Church demonstrates its concern for the wider community
and the world,.
and by receiving minutes and reports from those committees, which also make regular reports to
the Church Meetlng,
Elders are also represented on other Committees and working ￿0UP5, and attend meetings of, or
give some oversight to, all of the Church's groups and activities.
To date, not all Trustees have undergone any formal training for their duties specifically as Trustees.
although they have acquainted themselves with Charity Commission publications and thelr
responsibilities in connection with the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and health
and safety generally. Newly elected Elders receive inforrnation related to their duties and
responsibilities as Trustees.
'Fit andProperPersons test,
In 2010 the Trustees considered the implications of the Finence Act 2010 and the guidance for
charity managers in relation to the 'Fit and Proper Persons test, to ensure that charjty funds and tax
reliefs are used only for charitable purposes, DeclaratiorLS, using the HMRC model declaration, have
been made by all TrLJStees and the Assistant Church Treasurer, Mr K R Bradley, Church Secretary,
and Mr C J Temple, Church Treasurer, continued as Responsible Persons.
Disclosure and Barring Service, Safeguarding. Employees, Health & Safety. Retention of
Records and GDPR (General Data Protertion Regulation)
On-line Disclosure and Barring Service appllcations began during 2014. There were no safeguarding
incidents to report to the Charlty Commission in the year, and no accldents to RIDDOR. The Church'5
Safeguarding Pollcy was reviewed and updated with some amendments in November 2024.
Although no reglstered activities are held for vulnerable adults, there is a section relating to such
adults In order that, for good practice. the Church has guidelines available. All Trustees are required
to undertake formal safeguarding training every three Yea￿ and some attended course5 in 2024 and
early 2025 both in person and via Zoom. There will be further training courses later in 2025. In
January 2023 a subscriptton was taken out for employment support with Croner. This resulted In a
omplete revision of dixumentation and the production of an Employee Handbook. together with
work being undertaken on a Health and Safety Policy. Both are under review as at early 2025
including an extensive review into all of the Church's emergency related procedures. A voluntary
post of Employment Administrator has contlnued to manage the various systems and responsibilities
surrounding the Church's five employees. Trustees continue to make regular checks to ensure that
all the Church's policies are adhered to, and records and returns, particularly in relation to children
and young people, are maintained to the required standard and timely submissions are made as
appropriate. Trustees ensure that the Church complies with GDPR (General Data Protection
Regulation}.

Achievements and performance
a snapshot of the Church's life and work and mission in the year
orship. Prayer. Study, Church Meetings. Gmups and Pastoral Care
Sunday Worship including chlldren's and young people's groups, were all linked together by a serles
called Training for Transformatlonl _ Spiritual Disciplines for 21 Century People from February to
June. linking Easter and Pentecost into the therne. Right in the middle, Joy was celebrated as a Gift
from God with a party lunch after the Service. The Lectionary Bible passages were the focus on
many other Sundays as well as observing an Eco Sunday and then Harvest Festival in September and
Fiemembrance Sunday in November. Advent and Christmas brought times of celebration with
opportunities for all ages, especially children and young people, to be involved in creating and
leading worship. Receiving new Church Members 15 always a great pleasure and 15 were received
during 2024. This brought the Church Membership to 219 at the year end which was exactly the
same figure as when the two former Churche5 united in January 2005.
Sunday congregations increased slightly wlth the average lover 1401 almost back to pre-pandemic
times with Services in Holy Wee1< and Easter and Advent exceeding the numbers from earlier years.
The worship provided through the Ilve streams (Faceboolc and YouTubel is not underestimated
though. It gives opportunities for those confined to their homes to be a part of the congregatlon in
some way. and serve5 many who get in touch from several different parts of the country and in
other countries. An average of 110 homes 'tune in, each weelc either on the day or later during the
week.
Twice monthly House Groups and study groups held at the Church coHtinued as did the monthly
mid-week contemporary worship in café style. Prayers and Reflection every Thursday morning, wlth
a monthly Communion Service, has been well attended and the other two weekly prayer
opportunities, Tuesday mornings with the focus on children and young people and Sunday mornings
before the Service, enable smaller numbers to gather together.
The pattern of having four Church Meetlng5 a year. which was started in 2022, either following lunch
together on a Sunday prior to the Meetings. or soon after the Service, continued to be popular.
Attending Church Meetings is one of the privileges and responsibilities OF being a Church Member
and enables everyone to be involved in some way in the life, work and mission of the Church, In
November Members approved a Role Description for a Non-stipendiary Minister in the hope that,
following his applicatic)n for training. this could be a post for John Sinclair,
Whlle groups for adults have not returned in quite the same way or frequency as pre-pandemic
times. there are still opportunities for fellowship and meeting together. One which has increased its
membership again is the Knitting Fellowship faithfully meeting to make knitted garments for locally
Icnown needs, new-born babies at a clinic run by the United Church of Zambia and for inclusion in
the Christmas gift shoe boxes, Occasional lunches and talk5 a Iso provide appreciated social times as
do the hour after Sunday se￿ices when refreshments are served, and the Lunch Club and T@3
(mentioned below). A Barn Dance and Supper was held In November to celebrate the end of the
roof project and receiving the Eco Church Gold Award (see below).
Recognising changes in needs and lifestyles, a review of pastoral care towards the year end resulted
in alteratlons in early 2025 to the way it is offered by Elders and Pastoral Assistant5. Instead of being
organised In geographical areas. there are now smaller 'family groups, within the larger whole
Church family.
The Church premises
The big project in the summer of 2023 was the installation of 134 solar roof panels and then ei8ht
large storage batterie5 in January 2024. However, the panels installation did lead tc) the discovery of
serious roof problems resulting in major replacement Work needing to be carried out in the summer
of 2024. The areas involved were the almost entire premises, apart from the Sanctuary, and there
was considerable disruptlon for about four months. The cost was around £500,000 and through the

generosity of the Church family just over £20Q,000 was donated with the remalnder being grants
from the URC Wessex Trust and others, and legacy funds.
A Church i'n and for the community
The Covid Vaccination Centre (which also extended to include influenza vaccinations), run by Fast
eal Pharmacy, continued to operate during parts of the year but wlth fewer sesslons due to the
reduced vaccination programme. The Church was able to be involved by providing weScoming
volunteers working alongside those from the community.
The Church has continued to work closely wlth Wol<ing Borough Council In its support of Syrian
refugee families housed in the town, There are language classes at the Church and a creche for
younger children while the classes are in session. The extension of this service continued to include
language classes in a more soclable setting for refugees from Ukraine and also some people from
other countrie5 who have settled in Wol(ing and are keen to learn English.
During each weekday a team of Welcomers continued to be available to provide to anyone who
called in for a cup of tea or coffee. a friendly chat, a chance to sit quletly or pray, or as a member of
the community organisations which meet on the premises. Responding to the need to provide
Warm Welcome Spaces, following large increases in heating costs. the Church linked again with the
countrywide initiative. The Welcomers receive guidance on how to cope with various situations or
requests for assistance and there is a particular link for help and guidance from tho York Road
Project for homeless people which provides wide ranging services beyond a 'shelter'. Woking
Borough Council also provides relevant information. On two Monday mornings each month
hospitality continued to be taken out to the pavement edge frorN 7 am in order to provide a much
appreciated hot drink to commuters on their way to or from the station and other passers-by the
Church going to work or school.
Communlty activities were operating in a regular pattern. These have included the twice monthly
Wol<ing Farllily Contact Centre, alcohol dependency groups, blood donor sessions, Conquest Art, a
special needs school. employment advice. mediation groups. baby sensory sessions Ipart year),
dancing and fitness classe5, public spealang. rai Iway enthusiasts, societies, residents. a5socSatlons
and Woking Debates. Two of the Church's own community activities, the monthly Thursday Lunch
Club and Sunday T@3, have both been appreciated, although there is an experiment with the latter
moving to a light lunch after the Service. The three day 'Holiday at Home, in August was again a
great succes5 Wlth a varied and much appreciated programme of activities, ￿ well as people
coming in and out of the Church for a variety of reason5. the Church ensures that it Is known in the
community as a Place of Worship and distributes Easter and Christmas greetings cards to nearly
2000 homes in the area wlth an invitation to share in the special Services at those times.
Civic links were maintained with the Church continuing to be used as a Polling Ststion for the
General Election and Borough elecllon. For the former. the Church hosted a lively public hustings
meeting with all parliamentary candidates present. The Church sees the importance of working
closely with the Member of Parliament, Council and Ward and County council10￿ at all times in its
service to the community.
Children and youngpeople
The Church's work with children and young people has continued to benefit from having a Children's
Worker (Alison Warlow} and Youth Worker {Phil Rayl, both worktng part-time and contributing so
much in imaginatlve ways. As well as Sunday mornings and evenings (Youth Group), the Girls.
Brigade and Boys, Brigade and Toddler Group have met each week. Contact is also maintalned with
those in the age range 18-25 who are at university or working away frc)m home. Mernorable events
were three day Holiday Fun events at Easter and in August. a week long residential camp in the New
Forest in August and a few special 'one off. events.
The Church in the 'World'
Fundraising for Christian Aid Weelc in May was reduced as the general pattern Is to organise
something really big in alternate years, remembering the whole Bible Readathon in 2023. However,

the Church was able to host one of the natlonal run Changemakers Conferences, The URC world
development programme, Commitment for Life. was again well supported, even with a reduced
figure of £7,300. Other collections included the Christian Aid Christmas Appeal, WaterAid durlng
Lent and before Christmas, the URC appeal for Myanmar and Medecins Sans Frontieres (surplus
donations from Church lunches). All received generous responses. Closer to 'home', gifts at Harvest
and Christmas time were for the York Road Project for the homeless in Woking and Your Sanctuary,
the local women's and, children's refuges at Christma5. The York Road Project received additional
support by way of an Empty Bowls Lunch. hosted by the Church in partnership with a pottery class
which raised nearly £2,000. Food items and other goods continued to be collected for these
organlsatlons at the Church on a Sunday. Christmas gift 'shoe boxes, again went to Link to Hope
which included gifts for adults as well as children.
A number of other local and national
organlsations were supported through grants from Outward Givlng.
A highlight of the year was the repeat of the three-day Petting Fai'm in May in partnership with the
Children with Special Needs Foundation. The presence of farm animals and exotic anima15 and three
roundabouts, and food. all added up to a low cost family activity for the half term, 400 special needs
chlldren and their famllies werejoined by hundreds of others from the local community.
The 'Green Team. continued to work towards the Eco Church Gold Award and this resulted in the
wonderful outcome Df receiving it during the summer, only the 51, Church In the whole country.
The team, through Forum displays and other reminders, action and encouragement ensures that Net
Zero progress is maintained.
What is not easy to quantify is the Church in the 'World' reflected in time and talents. The Church is
the people and many are involved in voluntary work outside the walls of the Church building itself.
Belng a Street Angel, helping with neighbourhood care schemes and serving organisations, charitie5
and public bodies are all ways in which this happens. The Church was pleased to host the annual
Woking Street Angels, Commissioning Service in February,
The wider URC ecumenicalmatters and other falth relationships
The Church was represented at the Induction Service for the new Wessex Synod Moderator, the
Revd Dr Michael Hopkins in March. A large nurnber from Woking attended the second Wessex
Synod 'Big Day Out, at Hollycombe Steam Park, Near Liphook in Hampshire and had a wonderful time
on the rldes and talcing part in activities.
Ecumenical activity locally was reduced again to the World Day of Prayer Service in March and the
Good Friday outdoor Act ot Worship and Witness in Jubilee Square. Some of our Church Members
ontinued ta be involved in these and there have been more opportunities to share in Woking
People of Faith which organises events in order that all faiths can meet and work together.
Appreciatlon
The Trustees express their gratitudp to a large number in the Church family who hold many ofFices
within the Church and worl< tlrelessly and with dedication. They l<eep the Church's life and mission
'on the move, and, together with those who glve encouragement and support and uphold the life of
the Church in their prayer5, help to make the vision a reality. The Volunteers Administrator
continued to co-ordinate the various role5 ensuring that policies and practices are meeting the
Church's responslbillties and those giving their time and talents are valued.
The Trustees are very grateful to have a dedicated tearN of employees which changed again during
the year. John Sinclair succeeded David Tuson in the slightly altered Church and Community role in
May. after six and a half years. valuable service to the Church. The Church's employees each
contribute so much in their various roles. The others who continued in service were John West,
Church Premises Manager and Ellen Harrison, Church Administrator, together with Alison Warlow.
Children's Worker and Phil Ray. Youth Worlcer. who have been mentioned earlier.
Although a Trustee he￿elf, the other Trustees wish to record the gratitude of the whole Church to
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the Minister, Lucy Brierley, for another year of service, her 19 Her energetic leadership and

pastoral care and well-prepared worship, which is the focal point of the weel glves everyone the
inspiration to love and serve each other and the local and wider community.
Financial Revlew
Outcome for the year
The Financial Statements for the year are set out on pages 10 to 20. The total of Unrestricted Funds
at year end. shown on the Balance Sheet on page 11, reduced from £400.689 at the end of 2023 to
£291,743, chiefly due to the receipt of a significant legacy in 2023. Two major roof proi'ects, one a
replacement roof and the other a roof repair, were carried out during 2024 that have had a
Sl8nificant financial impact on the Restricted Funds. A Roof Depreciation Fund has been set up to
record the finances for the new roof, The Restricted Funds, also shown on the Balance Sheet,
increased from £102,456 at the end of 2023 to £474,927, because of grant5 and an appeal for the
roof projects. The General Fund balance reduced from £77,676 in 2023 to £71.235 as per Note 9,
Income across all funds. Note 2. includi ng grant5 and the appeal towards the roof projects, at the
end of 2024 amounted to £754,906 against £523,829 for 2Q23. Total expenditure for 2024, Note 3,
increased to £527,861 against £4Q3,369 at the end of 2023 reflecting higher costs of operating and
the projects outlined above.
Outlook for 2025 and Reserves Pollcy
The initial Outlook for 2025, and beyond, projected that costs would increase frdster than income. To
prevent a deficit an appeal was held in March 2025 to increase regular glvlng and efforts to contain
expenditure and contain costs will continue. The giving appeal was successful, and it is now expected
that a small Surplus will be made in 2025.
Our Reserves Policy is to include a target of increasing the Capital Projects Fund to £30,000 as well as
maintaining free Reserves. as shown by our General Fund, equal to three month5, core expenditure.
The General Fund balance at the end of 2024 was £71,235 which exceeds the 25Yo target for
projected costs in 2025. The Capital Projects Fund has been used in 2024 to improve control of the
gas heating systems and is now zero (Note 9 la}l. Depending on the size of the surplus in 2025 it may
be possible tD transfer fund5 towards future expenditure on capital items. The Trustees are
monitoring the financial position closely to ensure that the Church remains a going concern and are
confident that a warm welcome will continue to be provided to all.
Plans for the fijture
In May 2024 the URC magazine Refomi ran an article entitled What makes a Church thrive? The
question was thrown open to all adults, young people and children in Woking URC resulting in a long
list of 23 reasons being printed in the magazine. As the Church celebrates its 20 Anniversary in
2025 the coming together of the former York Road and St Andrew's Churches in January 2005
this list could appropriately become what the ch￿rCh should strive to be in its plans for the future. It
includes the words .
its n7embers are regularly c17allenging, encouraging andserying one another in
Christ s namg, while also serving andbeing involvedin the local community and worldwide concerns.
ON BEHALf OF THE TRUSTEES
LUCY M BRIERLEY. Trustee (Minister)
KEITH R BRADLEY, Trustee and Charity Correspondent (Church Secretary)
CHRISTOPHER J TEMPLE, Trustee (Church Treasurer)
6" May 2025

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
WOKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARrrY
Charlty No 1130926
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Woking United Reformed Church
Charity (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 20.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charlties Act 2011{"the Act")
I report in respect of my examlnation of the charity's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the
2011 Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by
the Charity Commission under section 145{51(b) of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to undertake the examination by
being a member of The Association of Chartered Certified accountants.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have como to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
l. the accounting records were Not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act.,
or
2. the accounts did not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a "true and fair" view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come acr05s 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.
FJ-'O CL .
FJ Wilde FCCA DChA
For and on behalf of Warner Wilde Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
4 Marlgold Drive
Bisley
Surroy GU24 9SF
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6 May 2025

OKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For thè yéar onded 31 December 2Q24
Unrestrl¢t9d R&strlcted Expondablè
Funds
Fund$ Endgwment
2024 Unre8trlttod Re8trl¢led Expgndable
Totsl
Funds
Funds Endowmènt
2Q23
Total
Note8
Income from
Donations and grants
Charffabl& activlties
Inveslrnents
14
181,076
54,968
8,501
507,756
2,605
688.832
57,873
8,601
284,112
81,106
3,601
138,953
17,967
421,06S
99,073
3,691
Total Incomè
244,645
510,361
764.9Q6
38Q,909
164,92
623,Q29
Expgndlturg on
Charitable actlvltlps
29S,944
198,439
36,478 527,861
28{571
82,319
36A78 403,369
Net expenditure before galns
on Inv&8tmertt a88ets
{J51,399I 314,922
136,4781 227,045
84,337
72,600
1368781 120,460
Nel gain8lllos5e81 on investments
Net Incomellexpendfturel
151,3991 314,922
136,4781 227,046
84,337
72,600
136,4781 120,460
Transfers betsveen funds
l Jf7,$481
57,548
3,641
13,8411
Nèt movomgnt in
1108,9471
372,470
36.478
227,045
88,178
68,760
36,478
120,460
Ro¢onelllatlott of fLEnds
Total funds brtsughl fDtward
400,689
102,456
1,349,697 1.852,844
312.511
33,697
1.386,176 1,732,384
Toial funds carried fonvard
291,743
474,927
1,313.219 2.079,889
4QO,689
102,456
1.349,697 1,852,644
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WOKING UNITEJ REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
IRegl8tered Number 11JOS261
aALAN¢E SHEET
At 31 December 2024
UnRstrlcted Restrlctsd Expendabl
Funds
Funds Endowment
2024 Unregtrlctsd Restrt¢ted Expendable
Total
Funds
Fund8 Endowment
2023
Total
Notei
Flxed os¥ets
Tlnglble ass￿5
184,64e
4S2,528
1,313,219
1.930,393
218,893
85,534
1,349,697
1,621,924
184,646
152,628
1,313,219
1,930,J93
216,693
85,534
I,S49,697
1,621,924
CLtrMnt assets
Debtors
C&81i at bank
12,318
136,207
20,109
16,879
41,427
1S3,187
18,506
223,337
22,949
15,984
41,456
239,321
148,525
48,088
194,614
241,843
38,933
280,776
Current SlAbllltle6
Q￿dItors
Amount8 fallliig wNliin c￿e yeai e
15,748
11.165
24,911
30.180
2,010
32,190
Net Current assets
134,779
J4È23
189,703
211,663
36,922
248,585
Tetal a55et8 le55 current liabilttlB6
Cr8dltor8
Amounts f￿ling due after Dns
298,426
487,451
1,313,219
2,1QO,09e
428,366
102,456
1.349,697
1,880 508
7.683
12,524
20,207
2T,e85
27,685
rotal n&t a89ets
291,742
474927
1313,219
2,079,888
400,68
102,466
1,349,697
fj,852,844
Repr858nted by
Fund8 ofth8 charlty
Unrestricted
R8Stricted
Exp8ndab18 Endowm8nt
291.743
291,743
474,927
1.313.219
400,689
400,689
02,4S6
1.349,697
474,927
102,456
1,313,21Q
1.349,607
291,743
474927
1,313,219
2,D79,889
400,889
1D2,4S6
1 349,897
1,8S2,844
Approved and authoris8d by the Tru$16eS c)n 6 May 2Q2S and signsd on thelr behalf by..
LUCY M BRIERLEY
Truslo& jmlnislgri
,ert_£k,,Lfy
KÈITH R BRAt)LEf
rust88 anil Ch&rEty Correspondgnt IChur¢h Secrelary)
(L. ILu- .
CHRISTOPHER J TEMPLE
Tmstae Ichurch Tfe8sur&rl
The not65 on pages 13 to 20 form part of these financial 51atemenl8.

WOKING UNITED REFORMED CMURCM CHARITY
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the y88r end8d 31 D8C8mb8r 2024
Unrg8tylct6d Ro$trlctèd Expendabl&
Funds
Fund9 Endowment
2024 Unrostrlct8d Re$trlcted Expendabl6
Total
Fund8
Fund5 End9W￿￿￿t
202J
Total
Notes
Cash flows fwm Dporatlng a¢￿vItIe8
Nel IncomeiiexpÈndilurel
De￿ciali￿ charges
Inve¥lfflwl intere51
Lwn Interest
Tran818fE
Ilncreaselld8cr8asa In dabtors
Inueaselld8creasèl In credrnors
314,922
7,040
(38.4781
36,478
227,045
82,881
84,337
4t,886
,6911
761
$,841
9,884
13,927
72,800
1,377
13&,4781
38,47B
120,460
79.741
39,383
509
157,5481
8,188
949
781
57,548
27
(7,40JI
11 t,77BI
9,178
7,75B
14,7491
Nét ca$h providgd byllu$8d inl Dper8tlnB aGtivitl
860511
381 fj47
294 ODQ
150,945
194,671
C8sh fltsw¥ from Invèstlmg octlvldel
I￿1&r6
Pr9¢e9ds from the salb of wvperty, plant £nd equlpmgnt
Puith8$e of propetty, ￿an1 and Èqulpmgnl
8,501
8,601
8,691
3,691
12,5941 13T8,7561
127,2241 186.9111
Net C88h provldad byllu88d Inl Inv8Stlnu acUvltl&8
278 756
372,640
J3,633
CaBh Flow5 frorrn flnantlng actlvltlÈi
Repayments of borrowlny
C4$h Inltyws trom new bomvlng
18,4841
18,2801
18,7831
15,WQ
15,SOD
Net cash prtrvld8d byllts8èd Inl financlng act6vlÈl8B
6,4B4
D,280
8,717
Change In cash In th8 rèportlng p&rlod
995
26,129
1Q2,944
Ca%li at beglrnnlng ol the rgportlng porlod
15,984
239,321
97,208
39,169
136,377
Cash at tkno of thB reporung perlDd
152,187
223,337
Z3D 321
Ca8h Gortlptl6￿ thelDllowing accounts
CAF Bank
SBC Current and Deposll Accounts
CCLA COIF In¥BEltnont ACc￿u￿1
Boofft Bsnk18urrey SavÈ81
8dgades' B8nk 8ccounls
Pglly C35h
31,342
39.672
7t.720
5,J50
53
60
36,0fj7
26,881
158,979
6,341
6J
20
Catsli at thg ond of th• rowrt(ng porlod
163,187
229 321

WOKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of preparatlon of flnanclal statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordanc& with
Accounting 8nd Fieporting 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 (FRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. The charity has taken
advantage of the small charities exemption to dispense with preparing a cash flow statement. The
accruals basis of accounting has been adopted and the principal accounting policies set out below are
applied consistently.
Ib) Golng concorn
In order to assess the appropriateness of the going concern assumptions basis, the Trustees havs
considered the Charity's financial position, reserves and forecasts for the foreseeable future. They have
considered the assumpions underlying these forecasts and the impact of any potential risks affecting
them.
After making due enquiries, the Trustees have a reason8ble expec.tstion that the Charity will be able to
continue in cperalion and meet its liabilities as they fall due for ai least twelve months from the date of
signing of this report. For this reason, they continue ID adopt th@ going concern basis in prepsring the
accounts.
{c) Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the church in furtherance of its charitable
objectives. Endowed and Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by
the donor, or contained in the terms of 8 grant.
(dl Tangible fixed assets
Fraehold prop8rty
The Trustees of the church and manse buildings are the URC Wessex Synod who hold them Lipon trust
for purposes connected with Woking URC. These premises are vested in the United Reformed Church
(Wessex) Trust Ltd on behalf of the Synod. Woking URC has the right of free occupation and the
obligation to maintain the premises in good arder bul does not have the independent right to dispose of
the premises.
Historically, expenditure incurred on the church and the manse has been written off in the year that it was
incurred. Those costs are not readily available as that information has not been retained for the financial
Statements in previous years up to 2000 and prior to FRS15.
However,.Ihe development of the church premises completed in 2010 and the roof replacement in 2025
were of such a size that, in order to reflect the nature of the investment, the costs have been capilalised
and are being depreciated over 50 years.
Assets are stated at cost, except that items costing less than £500 are written off in the year of purchase.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates ¢2l¢ulated to write off the assets over their
estimated usef ul lives..
Building
2 % straight line (over 50 years)
Motor vehicles
22Q/o Str8ight line (over 4. 5 years)
Furniture, furnishings & fitting 20 % straight line {over S years)
Equipment
33.33Q/o Straight line lover 3 years)
Plant & organ
100/0 Straight line (over 10 years)
Energy
4010 Straight line (over 25 ye2rs>

WOKING UNITED REFORNIED CHURCH CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Accounting Policias
{e} Incoming resources
All voluntary giving is included in the financial statements for the period in which it is received. Donations
under Gift Aid plus the associated tax recovery are recognised as income when the donation is received,
Legacies are accounted for when their receipt is certain and be properly quantified. All other income is
generally recognised when receivable.
{fl Resources expended
The UFIC Ministry and Mission Fund contrlbulion is paid regularly and is included in the financial statements
for the year to which it relates {see also note 14}, R&sources expended are recognised in the period in
which they are incurred and include attributable VAT which cannot be r&cov&red. They are allocated lo the
particular activity to which they relates,
(gl Taxatlon
The church is a registered charity within the meaning of the Taxes Acts. Accordingly it is potentially exempt
from taxation in respect of income and capital gains received to the extent that such income and gains are
pplied 8xclusiv&ly lo ch8ritable purposes. No provision for taxation has been made in these financial
{h) Voluntgers
The church is a benef iciary of many volunteers who give their tirne and skills for the benefit of the Ghurch,
This benefit is greatly appreciated bul is not quantifiable in monetary terms.
Income
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2024 Unr8stricted Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
Notes
Donations and grants
Offerings
Donations
Special cc)Ilections
Legacies
Grants
Fixed asset grant8
157,314
17,119
6,640
2,443 227,758
157,314
23,759
230,201
151,869
13,514
3,896
114,833
151,869
17,893
31,605
114,833
27,86
76,996
4,379
27,709
14
14
4,200 273,358
277,558
27,869
76,996
Total donations and grants
181,076 507,756
688,832
284,112 136,953 421,065
Charltable activlties
Hire of premises
Insurance clairns
Fundraising activities
Children and youth work
Church and community Work
Brigades, fees and uniform
Other
31,101
100
31,101
loo
49,477
16,003
49,477
16,003
9,459
358
9,459
358
2,605
13,960
7,051
245
7,051
245
3,726
22,571
2,605
3,726
14,241
13,950
8,330
Total charitable activities
54,968
2,605
57,573
81,106
17,967
99,073
Invostments
Interest
8,501
8,Jf01
3,691
3,691
Total investments
8,501
8,501
3,691
3,691
Total Income
244,S45 SqO,361
754,906
368,909 154,920
523,829
14

OKING UNITED REFORMED CHLIRCH CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
For the y8ar &nded 31 Doc$mb&r 2024
3 Expenditure
Not8s
Unrestricted Restrlcled Experdable
Funds
Fundg Endowment
2024
Total
Unre8trlcled Re3trl¢ted Exp&ndable
Fundg
Fundg Endowmant
2022
Total
Charltab16 actlvltJe6
Ministry and rnission
Premises costs
Depieclatlon
Admlnl$lraUon ancl expon8¢9
rlgad6s' expen(Ilknre
FM Support
Children and youth worl(
Church and communily worl(
Outward glvlng
81,894
87.731
39,3e3
45,339
61,694
205,785
B2,881
45,779
3,606
4,432
38,532
33,321
31,832
78,148
68,669
45,88fj
65,608
388
750
76,898
68,666
79,741
78,353
4,849
5,80B
35,750
29,978
27,S28
118,054
7.NO
440
3,8Q6
4,432
8,9S2
22,304
20,612
8&,478
1,371
12,746
4.284
$,80S
10,490
28.800
20,564
35,478
29.58D
1.017
11,220
23,280
1,S77
6,9fj3
Total Charltable aGtlvttle
295.944
195 439
527,861
284 571
2,319
36,47B
4 FIMd asset8
Fumlturo
Motor Furi)18hlngs
Vehiole8
& Flttings Equlpment
Plant &
Organ
Buildifig
Energy
Total
C08t
Balance brouoht forward
Addlllon8
Dlsposal8
t,828.108
371,316
146,371
91,073
2,594
233,941
7,440
77,540 2,379,893
381,360
Balance carried forward
2.195,224
e.860
146,371
93,667
241,381
77,540 2,761,043
D&pr8clatlon
Balance broughtforw8rd
Ch$roe
Dlsposals
474,211
37,716
6.860
97,165
14.785
86,98S
3,550
81,610
23,732
94Q
3,097
74T,771
82,831
Balancè eArA6d fopfvard
511 927
6,E80
111,950
90,535
IOS,343
4,037
830,662
Net Book Value
Broughl fotward
1.249.6Q7
49,206
4,088
152,331
76.600 1,631,924
Carrled foNard
1,683,29T
421
136,038
73 503 1930,393
Held I
Unre8tricted fuTrds
Restrfctsd funds
Exp8ndable Endowment Fund
32,744
1,677
3,132
128,7fj9
7,269
164,646
462,528
1,313,219
370,078
1,313,219
78.508
1,683 297
421
138,038
73,5D2
1,930,393
Capllal commltments as at 31 December 2024 wer& £Nil12023,. £NIII.

WOKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
For thè yaar énded 31 December 2024
5 DebtorÈ
UnrèstrlGt8d Restrlcted
Fund$
Funds
2024
Total
Unrestrlctsd Restrlctod
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
Tax ￿COVerable
Tradè and olher debtors
Deposits, pr6payment8 8nd accrued incomE
2,478
3,704
6,136
665
1,400
27,044
3,143
5.104
33,180
2,439
10,707
5,361
3,033
12.582
26.840
1,876
20,479
12,318
29.109
41.427
18,506
22,949
41,45S
6 Creditor5 - amounts falllng due wlthln ono year
Trade and other creditors
Accruals and dof6rr¢d Inttomg
Loans (Wessex Synod)
3,738
3,948
6,060
494
9,274
1,397
4,232
13,222
7,457
18,464
4,383
7,332
18,464
6,393
7.332
2,010
13,748
11,165
24,911
30,180
2,010
32,190
7 Cr6dltors- amounts falllng due after one year
Loans (We55ex Synodl
7,883
12,524
20,207
27,665
27,665
7,683
12,524
20,207
27,665
27.88S
8 Transfèrs tolllroml Gen&ral Fund
2024
2023
Designatsd funds
Fixed Ass8t8 Fund
11,9871
1,9871
R8Strlct&d fund$
Mlnist8r's Benevolent Fund
Appeal Fund- Conmitmenl for Llfe
Appe81 Fund . En)brac& the Middle East
Grants Fund8
Sp8cial Collection8 Fund
FM Fund
18321
12001
{291
{831
2,44.3
15001
{3711
1,311
683
Transfers lollfrow} Genordl Fund
1,314
12,6691

WOKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
For the year ended 31 December 2024
9 Funds
lal General and d6signated funds
The church operates four designated funds akongside the General Fund..
Flxed Assots Fund
represents that proportion of unreslricled funds invested in the net book value of
fixed assets.
receives income from legacies to be used for specific purposes as authorised by
th8 Church Meeting.
provides for replacement of major items such as the church heating system.,
funded by transfers from thg General Fund.
provid6s for Project Nel Zero 2030,
Legacles Fund
Capltal Projects Fund
Car64Cr6atton Fund
Flxed
Cap5tal Care4
Assets L8gacig8 Projects Creation
Fund
Fund
Fund
Fund TOTAL
General
Fund
Balance as at l January 2023
Incom8
Expenditure
Fund transfers
72,380
250,650
242,685
(2,6691
221,355
2,778
114,833
16,000
312,511
3,426 368,909
284.571
3,841
41,888
21,724
13, 901) (7,888} 13,4261
Balance as at 31 December 2023
77,676
201,193
113,708
8,114
400,689
Income
Expenditure
Fund transfers
242,002
249,754
1,311
100
6,827
(60,068) 11,387)
2,443 244,545
295,944
{57,548)
39,383
2,594
Balance as at 31 Doc8mb8r 2024
71,235
164,423
53,642
2,443 291,743
Ib) Restrlcted funds
The church accounts include 8lso restricted funds, where the monies can only be used for the specific
purpose for which they were entrusl8d to the church. These monies are not at the disposal of Ihe Trustees
or Church Meeting for any other purpose.
Minister's Benevolent
established to be used at the Ministerfs discretion.
Roof Depreciation Fund established in connection with the new aluminium rood to receive moni@s from
granl's, a special appeal and legacies lo cover the cost of the roof to then be
depreciated over 50 years, starting in October 2024.
monies received for future property works on the church premises as specified
by donors or Church Meeting.
monies received for specific income and exp8nditur@ items or fixed assets.
monies received to support a Church Member.
records the income and expenditure of the Boys, and Girls, Brigades companies
attached to the church,
Ref ugee Fund (St Peter's monies received to financially and practically assist and support refugees in the
Charity>
Woking area.
Special Collections &
at different times of the year monies are raised in the chu rch lo support Specific
Appeals Funds
projects or charity appeals (see note 111.
Property Fund
Grants Funds
FM Support Fund
Brlgades Fund
17

WOKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
NOTES TO TPIE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ¢ontlnugd
FOT the year ended 31 Dec6mbBr 2024
9 Fundg Icontlnuodl
Ibl Restrlcted lunds Icolltlnuodl
Spgclal
FM
Collectlons
Grants Support Brlgad&s Relugee & App@al8
Fund8
Fund
Fund
Fund
Fullds
Mlnlsto￿$
enevolent
Fund
Roof
Dep'n Pioperty
Fund
Fund
TOTAL
Bglance as al l January 2Ct22
Income
onallons inc Gift Ad
Grants
Speclal collecllon8 Inc GIftAld
Other
426
15,591
962
2,038
14,e82
33,697
4,378
4,3Y8
104,868
27,7D9
17,967
164,920
116,S37
2,475
25,234
60
4.438
3,728
3,726
14,181
2,510
116,537
2,475
2 Jf,234
Expendlture
Outward glvlng
Other
626
19,938
20,664
61,756
82,320
40,995 3,808
40,995 3,608
4,283
4,283
12,670
12,870
626
19,938
Fund transfers
200
371
14,5231
13,8411
Balan0& as at 31 Docembèr 2023
Income
Don211ons Inc Glft Ald
Grants
Spèclal colleeuons Inc Glft
Other
20,029
76.542
1,479
5,408
102,456
6,640
6,640
273,358
227,758
2,605
510,361
273,358
4,730
fj57
222,471
6,640
273,358 4,'130
3.162
222,471
Expgndlturo
oufv￿rd givlno
Olher
632
19,980
93,923
113,903
20,612
174,828
195,439
1,238
1,238
71,829 4,432
71,629 4,432
3.606
3,606
632
Fund transfers
632 371,316
1,387 1207,&721
1107,8151
67,148
Balance a8 at 31 Decombpr 2024
370,078
28,056
69,299
29B
I,Q35
6,161
474,g27
1¢> Expend&bl¢ Endowmpnt rund
Th8 Expènd8bl& Endowm8nt Fund repre5ent5 donations, tax recDvBred, Iiiterest anil grants raised lo fund the 201 D buildinG development and
related fuiniluro and eqUIp￿ent. The balance of this fund decre8ses every yoar In Ilne wlth depreclallon Iseg note 41.
2C124
2023
Balancè blftvd
Endowmant releasè
1,349,697
136,4781
1,386.176
136,4781
Balance altwd
1313 219
1,348,687
ID Stsff costs and employee numbgrg
2024
2023
Gross wages and S￿a￿e6
Employer's p8n6ion ¢08ls
84,042
2,050
77,665
2,198
79,1163
Average number Of employees
No employees rec&ivsd b6nellts ol mar8 than £80.00012023'. 01,
18

WOKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH C14ARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
For the year ended 31 December 2024
11 Outward glvlng> spocial colloctions and proceeds of events
2024
2023
From General Fund
Budgetsd outward glving
A Rocha
Blble Society
Embrace the Middle East
Engage
Hope4Tomorrow Global
Let's Road
LinkAble
Maybury & Sheerwaler Community Trust
Oakleaf Enlerprlse
Open Doors
Refugee Acllon
The Lighthouse
Woking Citizens, Advice Bureau
Woking People of Faith
Woking Street Angels
York Road Project
yoursanctuary
100
250
100
800
500
400
500
350
350
350
500
500
350
350
350
500
500
500
100
500
500
350
500
500
500
s,000
5,000
Other events and other glvlng
Children with Spe¢lal Needs Foundatlon (Petting Fann)
Dementia UK (Toddler GroLipI
Engag6
Fareshare (Lunches Surplus)
MedeGins Sans Fronlieres (Lunches Surplus)
Operation Smile (Toddler Group)
Other giving
Shcioting Star Children's Hospices
Tommy's (Toddler Group)
White Lodge Centre (foddler Group)
5,520
50
263
730
500
50
770
100
50
100
50
6,220
1,963
Total from Goneral Fund
11,220
6,963
From r&stiicted funds
From Minister's Benevolent Fund
632
626
Spgcial collectlons, appeals and events income
Christian Aid
Commitment for Life (Christian Aid)
DEC Earthquake Appeal
Embrace the Middle East
Funeral collection charities
Presbyterian Church of Myanmar
WateiAid
York Road Project
Zambia Schools
7,017
7,298
8,901
2,331
1,250
1,110
1,087
2,003
1,465
1,523
1,465
19,980
19,938
Total from restriGted funds
20,612
20,564
Total from all funds
31,832
27,527
19

WOKING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
For the year ended 31 Dec6mber 2024
12 Trustees
Two of Trustees received remuneration from the Charity in the yesr ended 31 December 202412023.. 2). S
Herbert continued a contract lo provide bookkeeping Setvices costing £6,879 {2023-. £7,000) as ai the year
end. J West Continued in the role of Premis@s Manager, costing £16,9DQ 12023= £5,399) in gross salary
(£nil pension) as st the year end. Both appointments were made in accordance with the guidan¢e from the
Charity Commission.
Trustees, expenses amounted to £Nil (2023.. £NilJ,
Trustees, Indemnity Insuran￿ al a limit of £250,000 is included at no extra cost in the church's insurance
13 Ministry and Mlsslon Fund
Tlie church contributes lo the Gentral United Refomied Church costs of training and providing ministers
(including Éhe centralised payment of stipends, pension contributions and other benefits for ministers),
running the denomination and the wider mission of the national church.
14 Unusual activity
During 2024 two major projects were undertaken, a roof replacement and a roof repair. A Special appeal
was launched, raising £202,238, and s&veral grants obtained which resulted in the significant increase in
income compared to 2023, A new restricted fund has been set up ID reflect the new roof which is being
depreciated over 50 years. The repair costs have been paid from the speGial appeal and from grants (see
Note 9(b) on page 18)
15 Ralat8d party transactions
A Gibb and J Sinclair (Trustees) are also directors of the United Reformed Church (Wessex) Trust Limited
which gave the Charity grants of £216,354 (2023: £72,349). J SinGlair resigned as a director of the United
Reformed Church {We8sexl Trust Limited in March 2024.
The balances of loans held taken out with Wessex Trust as at the year end are the following,,
2024
2023
AV Loan
Refurbishment Loan
Solar Panels
2,044
11,700
13,922
4,122
15,598
15,278
27,666
34,998
16 Independent examlner
The independent examiner is paid a fee of £1,610 (2023.. £1,530).
20