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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1132694 (England and Wales)

ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED) ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Whitings LLP Raleigh House 14c Compass Point Buiness park Stocks Bridge Way St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5JL

ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

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Trustees E Edwards S Runham P Davies N Runham P German E Moore C Macleod H Ackroyd J Pike J Barnard J Dyke (Appointed 1 December 2024) S Surtees (Appointed 1 December 2024) Charity number (England and Wales) 1132694 Registered office Market Hill St. Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5AL Independent examiner Amanda Newman, Partner Whitings LLP Raleigh House 14C Compass Point Business Park Stocks Bridge Way St Ives PE27 5JL

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

CONTENTS

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Trustees’ report 1-2
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notestothefinancialstatements 7-16

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of treland" and the Charities SORP “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 (FRS 102)".

Objectives and activities

As a local congregation of the United Reformed Church, (St Ives Free Church (United Reformed) charity seeks to advance the Christian religion through its activities and the facilities offered to the community by its building and described more specifically in its mission statement: "Providing for personal and public worship, enriching the spiritual and cultural life of the community. Providing a welcoming environment for all ages, responding to the needs of individuals and of groups, especially the most vulnerable in society, Promoting issues of global peace and justice including fair trade and ecology.”

Public benefit

The Elders’ Meeting is aware of the Charity Commissioner's guidance on public benefit in “The advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit" and has regard to it in the administration of the Church".

We continue with our service and outreach to the community with the church being an integral part of the town centre along with the continued success of our coffee shop and the Fair Trade Shop. The church is open 7 days a week with daily services in the chapel. The premises are well used by diverse community groups.

The outreach to locat schools and promoting the Christian faith has been particularly successful this year and special services have been held for various youth groups.

Achievements and performance

. Significant activities and achievements against objectives Financial review Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

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; ST. iVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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Reserves policy

Unrestricted Funds: The Church will not hold less than one half if ite resources in investments for which the capital is not af risk.

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The charity has generated a net deficit of ££41,103 (2023 - net deficit- £19,099) resulting in total funds at 24 December 2024 of £215,267 (2023 - £256,370,).

Sructure, governance and management

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: E Edwards c Ball (Resigned 30 June 2024) & Runham P Davies N Runham P German E Moore H Ackroyd J Barnard J Dyke (Appointed 1 December 2024) $ Surtees iAppointed 1 December 2024) i McCormick (Appuinted 7 December 2074)

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.

in preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

~ select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED) a |report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of St. Ives Free Church (United Reformed) (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

| report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination | have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011. Independent examiner's statement Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. | understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. | have completed my examination. | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.

| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
Notes £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Voluntary Income 2 47,005 10,999 58,004 60,303 10,730 71,033
Charitable activities
Investments
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4
102,397
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5,841
102,397
5,841
96,177
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5,510
96,177
5,510
Total income 149,402 16,840 166,242 156,480 16,240 172,720
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 5 173,812 - 173,812 162,123 - 162,123
Ministry and Mission 34,485 - 34,485 36,846 - 36,846
Ministerial costs 6 3,891 - 3,891 4,125 - 4,125
Total expenditure 212,188 - 212,188 203,094 - 203,094
Net gains/ (losses) on
investments
9 188 4,655 4,843 2,374 8,901 11,275
Net income/(expenditure) (62,598) 21,495 (41,103) (44,240) 25,141 (19,099)
Transfers between
funds 16,840 (16,840) - 16,240 (16,240) -
Net movement in
funds (45,758) 4,655 (41,103) (28,000) 8,901 (19,099)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January
2024 110,420 145,950 256,370 138,420 137,049 275,469
Fund balances at 31
December2024 64,662 150,605 215,267 110,420 145,950 256,370

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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1 Accounting policies

1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” and the Charities SORP "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 (FRS 102)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 25% straight line Office equipment 6.66% straight line Computers 25% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.10 Financial instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 “Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Income from voluntary income

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Offertory 31,689 - 31,689 35,184 - 35,184
Tax reclaimed on
covented giving - 10,999 10,999 - 9,980 9,980
Donations and other
income 13,816 - 13,816 9,703 750 10,453
Eastern Synod grants 1,500 - 4,500 15,416 - 15,416
47,005 10,999 58,004 60,303 10,730 71,033

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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3 Income from charitable activities

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Unrestricted| |funds|funds| |2024|2023| |£|£| |Room|Hire|24,830|31,425| |Centre Activity|70,417|62,552| |Property|Rents|7,150|2,200| |102,397|96,177| |4|Income|from|investments| |Restricted|Restricted| |funds|funds| |2024|2023| |£|£| |Dividends|income|5,657|5,359| |Interest|receivable|184|151| |5,841|5,510|

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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5 Expenditure on charitable activities

General General
2024 2023
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 75,557 70,551
Depreciation and impairment 3,136 3,318
Cleaning 1,610 1,635
Other and miscellaneous expenses 2,464 1,020
Accountancy 2,301 1,640
Postage and telephone 880 1,867
Other running costs 595 964
Stationery 1,440 1,723
Catering purchases 17,110 20,651
Gas, electricity and water rates 28,189 20,470
Insurance 8,243 7,941
Music licence 1,714 675
Repairs and replacements 16,313 23,672
Worship expenses 3,643 4,062
Motor and travelling 263 1,809
Legal and professional fees 5,360 -
Website and IT costs 4,994 125
173,812 162,123
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 173,812 162,123
6 Ministerial costs
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Housing costs 3,891 4,125
7 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024 2023
Number Number
11 11
Employment costs 2024 2023
£ £
Wagesandsalaries 75,557 70,551

9 Gains and losses on investments

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
Gains/(losses) arising on: £ £ £ £ £ £
Revaluation of
investments 219 4,655 4,874 2,374 8,901 11,275
Sale of investments (31) - (31) - - -
188 4,655 4,843 2,374 8,901 11,275

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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11. Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Office
equipment
Computers Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2024
Additions
47,125
1,740
3,628
622
15,022
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65,775
2,362
At 31 December 2024 48,865 4,250 15,022 68,137
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
Depreciation charged in theyear
11,018
2,659
1,427
448
14,992
30
27,437
3,137
At 31 December 2024 13,677 1,875 15,022 30,574
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024 35,188 2,375 - 37,563
At31December2023 36,107 2,201 30 38,338

12 Fixed asset investments

Listed
investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
Valuation changes
Disposals
179,548
4,874
(31,642)
At 31 December 2024 152,780
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024 152,780
At 31 December 2023 179,548
2024 2023
Investments at fair value comprise: £ £
COIF Income shares
M & G Charifund
Cofunds
Cash deposits
114,973
35,632
2,175
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111,223
34,727
33,597
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152,780 179,548

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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13. Debtors
2024 2023
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
3,424
1,197
6,783
2,797
4,621 9,580
14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors
Other creditors
1,003
5,487
2,212
3,665
Accruals and deferred income 3,757 3,757
10,247 9,634

15 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 January Incoming Transfers Gains and At 31
2024 resources losses December
2024
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted 145,950 16,840 (16,840) 4,655 150,605
Previous year: At 1 January Incoming Transfers Gains and At 31
2023 resources losses December
2023
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted 137,049 16,240 (16,240) 8,901 145,950

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 January Incoming Resources Transfers Gains and At 31
2024 resources expended losses December
2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Designated
Funds -
Christian Aid 1,766 - - (1,766) - -
General funds 108,654 149,402 (212,188) 18,606 188 64,662
110,420 149,402 (212,188) 16,840 188 64,662
Previous year: At 1 January Incoming Resources Transfers Gains and At 31
2023 resources expended losses December
2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Designated
Funds -
Christian Aid 1,766 - - - - 1,766
General funds 136,654 156,480 (203,094) 16,240 2,374 108,654
138,420 156,480 (203,094) 16,240 2,374 110,420
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 31 December 2024:
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assets/ (liabilities)
37,563
2,175
24,924
-
150,605
-
37,563
152,780
24,924
64,662 150,605 215,267

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ST. IVES FREE CHURCH (UNITED REFORMED)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

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17 Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
At 31 December 2023:
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assets/ (liabilities)
38,338
33,598
38,484
-
145,950
-
38,338
179,548
38,484
110,420 145,950 256,370

18 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

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