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2024-12-31-accounts

Charity number: 1133127

LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

UNAUDITED

ELDERS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Elders and advisers 1
Elders' report 2 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 24

LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS ELDERS AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Elders

Mr Daniel Ellison McQuillin Mr Jeremy Graham Paul Campling Mr Terence John Ward Rev Keith Morrison Mrs Jill Margaret Franklin Dr Martin Jonathan Richard Hall

Charity registered number

1133127

Principal office

50 High Street Lindfield West Sussex RH16 2HL

Accountants

GMBC LLP Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants Marine House 151 Western Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3LH

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

ELDERS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The Elders present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Lindfield United Reformed Church Charity for the 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Elders have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Strategies for achieving objectives

As a local congregation of the United Reformed Church, Lindfield United Reformed Church 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 as:

The Elders’ Meeting is aware of the Charity Commission'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.

The Elders’ Meeting believes that the Church provides benefit to the public by:

c. Main activities undertaken to further the charity's purposes for the public benefit

Throughout 2024 Lindfield URC continued to hold services every week, support members pastorally and serve the local community actively. The hybrid nature of services which initially started as a consequence of Covid restrictions has continued. We intend to offer this indefinitely. This encourages people to attend services in person but makes them available online to anyone who is unable to attend in person. We hold services each week on a Sunday, and there is a Wednesday worship service each month. During the week we host and organise a range of regular activities including those for young people and various other groups within the fellowship and on behalf of the local community.

The premises continue to be used to host and support a number of large scale public events as well as being let for the use of community groups. The Repair Cafe, meeting monthly on the premises continues to be a great success since launching in 2021.

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

ELDERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

Throughout the year Lindfield United Reformed Church has continued to fulfil the objectives as set out above.

Lindfield URC retains the Silver status under the ECO Church award, which it received in 2022, in recognition of the faithful and sustainable stewardship of our resources and buildings, as a response to our engagement with local and global environmental issues and in recognition of the commitment within the personal lifestyles of our members to demonstrate our love for God and one another generously and responsibly.

We continue to welcome new worshippers and members to our fellowship, while some of our long standing members have moved or sadly passed away. We have a very up to date website www.lindfieldurc.org.uk as well as active engagement with members and the local community via social media.

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Elders 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.

b. Reserves policy

It is the policy of the Elders to maintain a level of reserves sufficient to cover three months anticipated expenditure. At 31 December 2023 the level of reserves was consistent with this policy.

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

ELDERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

c. Result for the year

Our income is predominantly through gifts and legacies from our members and visitors; We have various additional sources of income including premises letting and gift aid relief.

Overall there was a small increase in net assets during the year. However, our income from regular giving was less than the previous year with our finances remaining under pressure from rising costs and falling income. The Elders’ Meeting has reviewed the possible risks facing the Church and believes that it has appropriate safeguards in place to control and mitigate such risks. Whilst the COVID pandemic and associated restrictions had affected the way the fellowship operated, the Elders are not aware of any incidents or occurrences which would threaten the work or assets of the Church.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Lindfield United Reformed Church Charity is a registered charity, number 1133127, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

The principal object of the charity is to provide regular public worship for all and to promote and teach the christian faith to all ages and give pastoral care and support to members and others in need.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Elders

The members of the Elders Meeting are the Minister in pastoral charge (if any) and members of Lindfield United Reformed Church nominated and elected by its members in Church Meeting. Elders serve for three years, retire by rotation and are eligible for re-election. There is no limit on the number of consecutive periods of service. The members of the Elders’ Meeting are the trustees of the registered charity during their period of service as elders.

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

ELDERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Structure, governance and management (continued)

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

The activities of Lindfield United Reformed Church are overseen by the Elders’ Meeting of the Church in accordance with the provisions of the structure of the United Reformed Church determined by the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, and supplemented by the rules and constitution of the Lindfield Church locally. The governing document of the Registered Charity is a statement adopted by the Church Meeting on 11th June 2009.

The Elders’ Meeting is responsible for the financial administration of the Church and the care and maintenance of the premises and the Manse. The Church Meeting (of all voting members and regular worshippers wishing to attend) gives general guidance on the life and work of the Church.

There is normally an Elders meeting each month. A Church Meeting usually takes place every other month. There are a series of Committees with delegated responsibilities for specific aspects of church life which report to the Elders Meeting.

There is an Annual Meeting of the Church Meeting, usually in November, which includes a process for the election of Elders, who are subsequently ordained into the role serving terms of office of 3 years. On ordination Elders also become trustees while they are serving.

Elders' responsibilities statement

The Elders are responsible for preparing the Elders' 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 & Wales requires the Elders 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 period. In preparing these financial statements, the Elders are required to:

The Elders are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and 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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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

ELDERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Post year end events

We continue to hold our hybrid services and offer our mid week groups since the year end. We are continuing to make our worship and teaching available online for those who cannot attend in person.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Elders and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Daniel Ellison McQuillin (Elder and Church Secretary)

Date: 28 May 2025

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Independent examiner's report to the Elders of Lindfield United Reformed Church Charity ('the charity')

I report to the charity Elders on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Elders of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) 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 been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I 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 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do 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 across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

This report is made solely to the charity's Elders in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Elders those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Elders, for my work or for this report.

Signed:

Signed: Dated: 28 May 2025 Brian T Cook FCA

GMBC LLP

Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Other trading activities
4
Investments
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
16
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
74,394
8,448
587
83,429
81,037
81,037
2,392
1,329
3,721
40,513
3,721
44,234		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
6,527
-
-
6,527
7,824
7,824
(1,297)
(1,329)
(2,626)
2,759
(2,626)
133		 Total
funds
2024
£
80,921
8,448
587
89,956
88,861
88,861
1,095
-
1,095
43,272
1,095
44,367		 Total
funds
2023
£
100,284
5,538
305
106,127
110,290
110,290
(4,163)
-
(4,163)
47,435
(4,163)
43,272

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 10 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more
than one year
14
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
16
Unrestricted funds
16
Total funds		 18,218
31,146
49,364
(4,368)		 2024
£
6,130
6,130
44,996
51,126
(6,760)
44,366
44,366
133
44,233
44,366		 13,715
37,032
50,747
(6,123)		 2023
£
7,662
7,662
44,624
52,286
(9,014)
43,272
43,272
2,759
40,513
43,272

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Elders and signed on their behalf by:

Mr Daniel Ellison McQuillin

(Elder and Church Secretary) Date: 28 May 2025

The notes on pages 10 to 24 form part of these financial statements.

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. General information

Lindfield United Reformed Church Charity is a charity constitued by Trust Deed. It is registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales under registration number 1133127. Its principal office is at 50 High Street, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2HL

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view.

Lindfield United Reformed Church Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Income

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the charity, can be reliably measured.

Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 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.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.4 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings - 20% Reducing balance
Office equipment - 20% Reducing balance

2.6 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.7 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.8 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.9 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.10 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Elders in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

With the agreement of the Church Meeting a policy was agreed in 2022 not to use Designated funds. These continue to be incorporated within the General Fund. Similarly, where possible during 2022 there was a reduction in the use of some Restricted Funds. With the express agreement of those who had made gifts of this nature, existing Restricted funds were incorporated in the General Fund. However where future Grants or Gifts are made on a Restricted basis they will continue to be shown as such. The purpose of this is to improve transparency and flexibility as to the funds available to the Charity.

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Donations
Offerings - standing orders
49,403
Offerings - envelopes
475
Offerings - loose collections
2,079
Income tax refunds under gift aid
13,867
Grants
Synod grants
-
Donations
6,467
Legacies
2,103
Subtotal
8,570
74,394
Total 2023
78,501		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
-
-
-
6,527
-
-
-
6,527
21,783		 Total
funds
2024
£
49,403
475
2,079
13,867
6,527
6,467
2,103
8,570
80,921
100,284		 Total
funds
2023
£
53,644
90
4,567
10,950
21,783
9,250
-
9,250
100,284

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

4. Income from other trading activities

Income from fundraising events

Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
£
£
Premises hire
7,125
-
Mission giving
-
-
Miscellaneous receipts
1,323
-
Total 2024
8,448
-
Total 2023
5,340
198
5.
Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Interest received
587
6.
Analysis of grants
Grants to
Institutions
2024
£
Mission giving
263		 Total
funds
2024
£
7,125
-
1,323
8,448
5,538
Total
funds
2024
£
587
Total
funds
2024
£
263		 Total
funds
2023
£
2,595
198
2,745
5,538
Total
funds
2023
£
305
Total
funds
2023
£
1,678

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Other expenditure
14,262
Ministry and mission fund
41,872
Church
17,468
Worship and teaching
227
Ministerial
7,208
Total 2024
81,037
Total 2023
88,716		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
263
-
7,561
-
-
7,824
21,574		 Total
2024
£
14,525
41,872
25,029
227
7,208
88,861
110,290		 Total
2023
£
16,074
38,124
48,602
250
7,240
110,290

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Other expenditure
Ministry and mission fund
Church
Worship and teaching
Ministerial
Total 2024
Total 2023		 Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
£
4,558
41,872
25,029
227
7,208
78,894
98,956		 Grant
funding of
activities
2024
£
263
-
-
-
-
263
1,678		 Support
costs
2024
£
9,704
-
-
-
-
9,704
9,656		 Total
funds
2024
£
14,525
41,872
25,029
227
7,208
88,861
110,290		 Total
funds
2023
£
16,074
38,124
48,602
250
7,240
110,290

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs

Ministry and mission fund
General expenses
Communication
Printing and stationery
Motor vehicles
Council tax
Junior Church
Publicity
Insurance
Light and heat
Water
Cleaning
Repairs and renewals
Piano tuning
Copying and reproduction licences
Total 2024
Total 2023		 Other
expenditure
2024
Ministry and
mission
fund
2024
£
£
-
41,873
1,594
-
1,599
-
948
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
417
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,558
41,873
4,740
38,124		 Church
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
433
-
4,510
5,428
41
5,101
8,545
-
971
25,029
48,602		 Worship
and
teaching
2024
£
-
227
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
227
250

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs (continued)

Ministry and mission fund
General expenses
Communication
Printing and stationery
Motor vehicles
Council tax
Junior Church
Publicity
Insurance
Light and heat
Water
Cleaning
Repairs and renewals
Piano tuning
Copying and reproduction licences
Total 2024
Total 2023
Analysis of support costs
Depreciation
Ministry and mission fund
General expenses
Printing and stationery
Accounting fees
Loan interest		 Ministerial
2024
£
-
466
-
-
1,200
3,699
-
-
1,188
-
565
-
90
-
-
7,208
7,240
Other
expenditure
2024
£
1,533
409
290
159
6,750
563
9,704		 Total
funds
2024
£
41,873
2,287
1,599
948
1,200
3,699
433
417
5,698
5,428
606
5,101
8,635
-
971
78,895
98,956
Total
funds
2024
£
1,533
409
290
159
6,750
563
9,704		 Total
funds
2023
£
38,124
2,928
1,364
1,073
1,200
3,513
575
-
4,828
4,141
1,983
4,251
33,744
280
952
98,956
Total
funds
2023
£
2,649
435
290
162
6,120
-
9,656

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs (continued)

9. Independent examiner's remuneration

2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the charity's annual accounts 630 630
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner in respect of:
All other services not included above 6,120 6,120

10. Elders' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Elders received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Elder expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

11. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2024
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2024
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
At 31 December 2023		 Fixtures and
fittings
£
11,620
11,620
6,997
925
7,922
3,698
4,622		 Office
equipment
£
9,201
9,201
6,161
608
6,769
2,432
3,040		 Total
£
20,821
20,821
13,158
1,533
14,691
6,130
7,662

12. Debtors

Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Tax recoverable		 2024
£
1,095
272
5,729
11,122
18,218		 2023
£
40
272
5,018
8,385
13,715

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LINDFIELD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

13. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Other loans
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2024
£
2,253
934
1,181
4,368		 2023
£
2,254
1,845
2,024
6,123

14. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2024 2023
£ £
Other loans 6,760 9,014

15. Financial instruments

2024 2023
£ £
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure 31,146 37,032

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise the balances on the Charity's bank accounts.

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16. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General Fund
Restricted funds
Mission Giving
Synod for repairs
Total of funds		 Balance at 1
January
2024
£
40,513
1,725
1,034
2,759
43,272		 Income
£
83,428
-
6,527
6,527
89,955		 Expenditure
£
(81,037)
(263)
(7,561)
(7,824)
(88,861)		 Transfers
in/out
£
1,329
(1,329)
-
(1,329)
-		 Balance at
31
December
2024
£
44,233
133
-
133
44,366

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16. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
General Fund
Restricted funds
Mission Giving
Synod for repairs
Total of funds		 Balance at
1 January
2023
£
45,083
2,352
-
2,352
47,435		 Income
£
84,146
-
21,981
21,981
106,127		 Expenditure
£
(88,716)
(627)
(20,947)
(21,574)
(110,290)		 Balance at
31
December
2023
£
40,513
1,725
1,034
2,759
43,272

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17. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Restricted funds		 Balance at 1
January
2024
£
40,513
2,759
43,272		 Income
£
83,428
6,527
89,955
Balance at
1 January
2023
£
45,083
2,352
47,435		 Expenditure
£
(81,037)
(7,824)
(88,861)
Income
£
84,146
21,981
106,127		 Transfers
in/out
£
1,329
(1,329)
-
Expenditure
£
(88,716)
(21,574)
(110,290)		 Balance at
31
December
2024
£
44,233
133
44,366
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
40,513
2,759
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Restricted funds
43,272

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18. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Tangible fixed assets
6,130
Current assets
49,231
Creditors due within one year
(4,368)
Creditors due in more than one year
(6,760)
Total
44,233		 Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
133
-
-
133		 Total
funds
2024
£
6,130
49,364
(4,368)
(6,760)
44,366

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more than one year
Total		 Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
7,662
47,988
(6,123)
(9,014)
40,513		 Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
2,759
-
-
2,759		 Total
funds
2023
£
7,662
50,747
(6,123)
(9,014)
43,272

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