2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the period: From 01/04/24 To 31/03/25 Charity name: Westfield United Reformed Church

Charity registration number: 1131463

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The object of the Charity is the advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Scheme of Union of the United Reformed Church.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Worship services, Home-groups, Showchoir, Parents & Toddlers group, Community cafe. Base for assistance to homeless people and letting rooms for counselling , special needs groups and other community use. Supporting local and overseas charities eg Bridgwater food bank and rural dental service in Uganda .
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

Additional information

	SORP reference
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Volunteers carry out the majority of the work of the church. Volunteers are on the staff of the cafe and members of the congregation carried out the outreach and pastoral work of the church.

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	During this report period, community use of the building increased with 28 regular hirers each week, using the building for a total of about 100 hours each week. We appointed a minister to fill the vacancy and he started work in September. Patronage at the cafe remained stable. Cafe staff took measures to manage demand for our ‘free meal’ scheme for the homeless or those experiencing economic hardship. The popular Showchoir continued to thrive, with 2 sessions each week. The toddler club now has 2 sessions each week. Youth work also includes a film night and regular all- family messy church events. Mission work continued by supporting four bodies outside the church during the year. The church also gives on-going support for dental training in Uganda. A Community Minister works in partnership with the church. Her role is to encourage community groups to work together to reduce social isolation.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The church’s financial situation is shown in the audited accounts submitted along with this report. Income from lettings increased over the report period. However, staff costs also increased.to meet additional cleaning and repairs. Direct giving reduced and cafe income remained stable. The church’s financial situation is kept under continual review and the financial year ended with a small surplus balance.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The church has a policy of holding a minimum of 3 months’ staff salary in reserve to maintain security for staff.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Not applicable
Explanation of any titi bt th	Para 1.23	Funds are monitored closely to assess the effect of price inflation on outgoings and income from the cafe and lettings.
unceranes aou e charity continuing as a going concern

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:	You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:	You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fund raising)	Para 1.47	The charity’s principal source of funds are - Giving by the congregation Room lettings Cafe sales Grants for specific activities
A description of the principal	Para 1.46	The principal risks facing the charity at the end of the year under review are - the increase in energy and other costs. Finding enough volunteers to support the church’s programmes These challenges will be managed by close financial and performance monitoring.
risks facing the charity

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		None
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	The church has adopted a constitution on 25thJuly 2021
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	The Church is governed by the Church Meeting. The Church Meeting is open to the entire congregation, although only Members are permitted to vote when there is a formal vote. However, the meeting usually works by consensus so that the views of all may be heard and taken into account. Members of the congregation join the church by making a confession of faith or by transfer from another church. Elders are elected from the membership to lead the congregation and are ordained into office. The function of the Elder is much wider than that of a Trustee and includes pastoral oversight of the congregation.
Trustee selection methods	Para 1.25	Trustees are the serving Elders of the church, selected as above, and generally serve for a period of two to four years.

Additional information

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Members receive appropriate training before appointment as Elders. Once appointed, Elders as Trustees take part in relevant training provided by the URC as the courses arise.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The church is part of the United Reformed Church and subject to its oversight and discipline. The minister and Elders meet every other month and advise the Church meeting which also meets every other month.
Relationship with any related parties		none
	Para 1.51

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Westfield United Reformed Church
Other name the charity uses	None
Registered charitynumber	1131463
Charity’s principal address	Church Office West Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 7EU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Judith Adcock		Whole year	Church Meeting
	Thomas Dougall	Secretary	Whole year	Church Meeting
	Kerry Dougall		Whole year	Church Meeting
	Kathryn Popham	Treasurer	Whole year	Church Meeting
	Robin Popham		Whole year	Church Meeting
	Yvonne Stone		Whole ear	Church Meeting
			y

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	None
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	N/A
Details of arrangements for	N/A
safe custody and

segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Thomas Murray Dougall ~~|~~ Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) ~~|~~ Date 21/08/2025 ~~|~~

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Wesffiold Unltod Rfjfomied Church 1131463 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the p6rlod from 1st April 2024 3161 March 2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlded fund8 Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to tho n￿rOSt to tha n#8rost £ to the n•ar06t £ t(+ the m￿NBt£ to the near08t £ Al Re¢el ts Donatlon Goneral h4)nles raL8ed for outsld6 c4useg Glft 81d tsx repaynnl Legacles Property- thurchlhall users Gr8Thts Mel¥ed- Sadgemoor Dlslrfcl c￿ncIl Grants recelved- Somev8et C(Mnmunllles Foundallon GvaTrl$ rorolved- URC SW Syntyj Grants recelv8d- Medlock Cha￿ty Grants ￿e1ved- Falrfkld Twst GrantB r8C81ved- Coronavlrus- Olher cellaneous Bank Inlgresl & Investment knccno 45.171 49.171 11.019 9,728 $1,640 16.674 11.865 133AOS 133AOS 129,790 17.300 700 17ADO 2,700 6.000 2.573 qO,q58 270 769 433 3,&35 92272 1,019 29 229,7 A3Pa ments Mlsthn fuNI Cafè & Lunclwn pur¢hases Sl&ff costs Uutllly cost of I￿lIdIng URG nL6 M8lntonan¢o of thur¢h b￿lIdIng Malnt8nync8 of Mws6 Capltal &xpeThltture Mlscellaneous Mlnlslor costs 17.666 17,666 25252 62￿4$ 37,170 39,170 7B$2 3A56 23.373 25.100 83,983 28,661 38.964 9,00 S,763 8.284 9.230 25,252 62,S48 37,179 39,170 7,352 4,606 14,S91 4.606 14,591 144,174 67,544 211,718 212,367 Net of rèc•lpts/(paym•nts) A5 Transfors belween funds A6 Cash fund5 lasl year end Cash funds thls year end 48,098 36,525 11,6n 17,378 62, 79,415 109,015 18,027 16fj.199 257,187 CCXX R1 accounts {SS) 2810U12Q25

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unre$tri¢ted fund5 Reslri¢tsd funds to near•6t £ Endowment funds to naar8st £ Categories Detalls B1 Cash funds Cash 13 Total cash funds 13 lagm bolan¢aswllh M4pt8 and payments 8ceountlsll liJ( rj,.:: Unr88trlctèd funds to newest £ 9,233 Rèstrlct funds to near¢st£ Endowm8nt funds to I￿are$l £ Detalls Bank (xtrrenl ￿CoUnt B2 Other monetary assets D6poslt acco￿1 32,4&3 Bulldlng saveracwunl 37,186 C8fO account 5,641 Mls$h)n 4c¢ounl 695 cash ect￿nI 13 Fund to whl¢h asset bel C￿1 loptlonal) Current v•lu• tlonal Details Glft 8ld rgcovorgbje B3 Other assets Café stock 300 PAYEINIC ￿Lx)Ver8b1e FurKIs hold by Syntxl 141,002 Fund to whlch Detalls Kltchgn refurblshment C05t loptlon411 Currgnt valuo B4 Assats retained for the charlty's own use 24,142 Equlpmenl Computer equlpmenl 12,416 610 Fund to whl¢h Ilablllt rèl*g$ 900 Amount due tsnal When due Ilonal Dotall$ Trad8 mdttor8 B5 Liabilities W8g8s corilrol account 5,$60 Loan from South Wèst URC Synod PAYFINIC p8yab 73 Slgn6d by one or Iwo Irugle88 on b6half of all the truslees Date of roval Slgnatur8 Print Name CCXX R2 accounts {SS} 2811)812025

WESTFIELD UNITED REFORNIED CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 RECEIPTS Donations - Unrestricted Gift aid Cafe income Children and young people Mission - Restricted Fair and carnival p&rkillg Grants Rent receivable Other incom¢ Bank interest received 45,171 9,728 53,446 9,283 11,019 2,324 20,000 68,352 433 3,535 51,640 11,865 51,559 16,469 16,674 1,235 18,731 60,533 270 769 223,291 229,745 PAYMENTS Café purchases Wages and salaries Staff pension costs Staff training Removing barriers project M￿lSe & Caretaking expens¢s Insutance Minister / CRCW costs Light and heat Clcanillg RepaiTS and mainten&nce URC assessment Print, postage and stationery Computer costs Pastoral and worship Accountancy fees Bank charges General expenses 25,077 61,719 772 55 25,100 63,296 687 8,284 5,763 5,090 5,242 11,890 11,681 9,009 38,964 3,356 5,208 14,591 13,618 18,353 7,352 39,170 190 2,739 2,986 1,224 329 299 1,779 2,604 1,268 338 197,038 191.599 CHAtUTABLE GIVING Mission - restricted 14,680 20,769 14,680 20,769 Income for the year £11,573 £17,377

WESTFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEI AR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Kitchen Refilrbishments inc Legal Fees Fixtures, fittings & equipment Computer equipment 24,142 12,416 610 24,142 9,710 610 37,168 34,462 CURRENT ASSETS Café goods for resale Funds held - South West URC Synod PAYEINIC recoverable Deposit refurb account Deposit account Current account Café account Mission account Pety cash account 300 141,002 125 138,457 373 32,781 26,261 8,897 8,296 3,184 13 32,483 37,186 9,233 5,641 695 13 226,553 218,387 CURRENf LIABILTIES Trade Creditors PAYEINIC payable Wages control account 900 73 5,560 900 702 5,633 (6,533) (7,235) 257,188 245,614 General Reserves Reserves introduced for sale of Manse. 257,188 79,415 166,199 TOTAL RESERVES Restricted & Unrestricted 257,188 245,614 ACCOUNTANTS, REPORT We have prepared the foregoing accounts without caryying out an audit from the books and iecor(Ls n￿intaill¢d by our client and from infomaiton and explanations supplied by them. 34 North Street Brid ater rA,dJC 0.Sk& Michael J Dodden & Co Chartered Certified Accountants 29th Au st 2025