2025-03-31-accounts

Esher Green Baptist Church Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity number. 1133504

Esher Green Baptist Church Rèference and Administrative Details Registered address Esher Green Baptist Church 6 Park Road Esher Surrey KT10 8NP Tel.. [phone] Email". [e-mail] Websrte: www.esherchurch.org 1133504 Charity Registration Number Trustees Pastor Ryan Ahem Senior Minister Jeanette Hott Elder Margaret Evans Karen Lita Elder (Deceased 26 August 2024) Elder lfilliam Varah Elder Bankers Barclays Bank Leicester LE87 2BB Independent Examiner A J Bennewith FCA. FCP4 FFA, FFTA FIPA, DChA, FRSA Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU14XA

Esher Green Baptist Church Trustses, Annual Re ort for the ear ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025. Structure Governance and Mana ement The Charity is constituted as an unincorporated association and is affiliated to the Baptist Union of Great Britain and to the London Baptist Association. The Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd. (EGBTL) is a charitable company controlled by Esher Green Baptist Church for the purpose of holding properties acquired by the Church. The Charity is govemed by a constitution based on the Approved Governing Document for Baptist Churches. dated 3 December 2009. The Elders act as the Trustees of the Church. The Church members, meeting appoints Elders to be responsible for the governance of the Church and where there are ministers of the Church, they will also be members of the eldership because of their role and responsibilities. Elders shall (with the exception of a newly appointed minister) be chosen from among Church members and elected in accordance with the Constitutton. All Trustees are expected for familiarise themselves with the guidance offered by the Charty Commission. The Elders are responsible for the day to day running of the church's work and wrtness, and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. They are supported by a team of Ministry Leaders responsible for various areas of ministy within the life of the Church, who report to the Eldership. All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective. The Elders review the various policies of the Church in order to effectively deal with risk management such as Expenses Policy, Investment Policy, Reserves Policy, Risk Assessment Policy, Conflict of Interests Policy, Health & Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy. Ob'ectives and Activities The principal purpose of the charrty is the advancement of the Christian fatth according to the principles of the Baptist denomination to include the advancement of education, community service and such other general charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and the world as the Church shall determine. To achieve the principal objective. which is set out above, the Church provides a variety of activities both to its membership and to the cornmunity generally. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship with Him as living Lord. We are a growing family of Christians from many different backgrounds and with varied talents, but all with the common cause of sharing the good news about Jesus Christ and growing in our relationship with him. Our motto is 'Each one reach one, each one keep one.. Church Activities Central to the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These services take pla￿ each Sunday at 10am with a communion service On￿ a month. The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community, and all are welcome to attend our services. We also live stream our 1 Oam Sunday Servi￿ for regular attendees who may not be able to get to church in person for a variety of reasons. In addition, an edited version of the service is uploaded to our YouTube channel at 4pm and is available for all to view. New this year, we launched a morrthly Sunday evening seniice at 5:15pm called Triple P (Pizza, Praise, Prophecy). This has been a great addition to our worship lffe, where we have experienced powerful encounters with the Holy Spirrt. It has also been encouraging to see a mix of age groups attending-though most of the pizza tends to be enjoyed by our younger worshippersl

Our Small Groups continue to grow and meet using a hybrid approach of both online and face to face in memberfs homes. We also maintain a flexible hybrid approach for other gatherings, such as prayer meetings and church meetings. This has enabled more people to connect and attend than would otherwise be able to and has proved especially valuable for those with mobility challenges, young children. 01 caring responsibilities. In addition to a variety of prayer and worship services we also offered the following-. Pastoral care We support various people that engage with us in one way or another through visiting those ill in hospital, providing financial assistan￿, offering practical support. spiritual guidan￿ and advice where referral may be required. We have also visited local care homes to support and encourage residents and staff. Small groups andprayer We operate a number of small groups throughout the community that meet on a regular basis, typically every fortnight. These are informal gatherings, usually held in private homes, where those who attend the church come together for Bible study, fellowship, prayer. and mutual support. We currently have eight such groups meeting across the Elmbridge area, both face-to-face and online. Prayer remains ￿ntral to the lrfe and ministry of the church our spiritual foundation and source of strength. We now hold two general prayer meetings each month.. one via Zoom and one in the Upper Room at the church. In addition, we host a range of specific prayer gatherings and initiatives. such as for Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and Nepal Mission. One-to-one prayer is also offered at the end of every Sunday service for anyone who would like to receive it. Children and youth activities We run a crèche, kids church, and youth group each Sunday, along with fortnightly youth gatherings: Lazers (ages 11-14) and Renu (ages 15+). Our part-time YoLrth Worker, Marcia Varah, leads the work with those aged 11 and above. In addition to running the youth groups, Marcia also offers one•to-one support for young people who may benefrt from more focused help and guidance. Kids Church continues to provide a wide range of engaging. interactive activities led by our Kids Church Leader, Karen Lita, and her dedicated team. We take safeguarding very seriously and ensure that all staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults are DBS checked and safely recruited. In February 2025, during half term, members of our youth group attend￿1 a discipleship trip to Denmark in partnership with Youth A Mission (YWAM). In the lead-up to the trip, the young people organised a fundraising cake sale to help cover the costs. The trip proved to be a deeply meaningful time, filled with faith-building experiences and personal growth. On their retum, the youth shared their stories during a Sunday moming service. which was both encouraging and inspiring for the whole church family. Community activities We continue to provide communty-based actÈvities throughout the year, these are free to access and are open to all. Some examples include: Art Club - Meeting every Friday. the Art Club provides a relaxed and welcoming Spa￿ where people of all abilities and backgrounds can come together to explore a variety of creatrve techniques and approaches. More than just art-making, the club plays a valuable role in tackling loneliness and supporting mental wellbeing, offering participants a chance to connect, express themselves, and find encouragemerrt. Creativity is known to benefit mental health, and this group helps nurture those positive effects while building a friendly community. Once a month, special craft-based activities bring added variety and opportunities to connect. drawing a wide range of participants. Bereavement Café - In partnership with Prin￿sS Alice Hospi￿. our Bereavement Café continues to flourish and has received overwhelmingly posttive feedback. Meeting monthly on the fourth Tuesday, it offers a compassionate and supportive Spa￿ for those in our community who are

experiencing loss. Attendees find a safe environment to share their grief, re￿]ve encouragement, and connect with others on a similarjoumey. Many have shared how helpful and uplifting the café has been during drfficult times, and some who attend have become part of the church fellowship. Café Club - This monthly club offers a welcoming Spa￿ to take a break, relax, and enjoy good company. It's a chance to catch up with old friends or meet new ones in a friendly atmosphere. Cake and drinks are provided, alongside a variety of activities each month, including crafts, painting, poetry, interesting talks, and outrngs. The club plays an important role in helping people feel connected and supported within our communty. Care Homes Silvennere Care Home This year we launched a monthly church Servi￿ at Silvermere Care Home. recognising the challenges faced by elderly residents who are no longer able to attend church in person. Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, the Servi￿ is open to residents of all Christian backgrounds. as well as those curious about the Christian faith. It includes singing hymns, a short message of encouragement, and communion. The Servi￿ is designed to be accessible and easy to engage with, and we also offer prayer ministy. For residents unable to attend the rnain gathering, we provide prayer in their rooms. Debt Centre Christians A ainst Pove Our CAP Debt Centre, which serves the Elrnbridge area, was established in January 2018 in partnership with Christians Against Poverty. It offers a free and comprehensive service to those facing unmanageable debt. We employ a Centre Manager who is supported by a dedicated team of volunteer befrienders from within the church. Together, in consultation with CAP Head Offi￿, the team provides holistic support to help clients break free from the cycle of debt and take steps towards financial stability. Over the past year, we have supported a wide range of individuals not onty with debt advice but also with practical help and personal encouragement. We have celebrated with several clients who have become debt free, and it has been encouraging to see some begin to engage with the wider life of the church through Sunday services and other events. Once again, we were delighted to deliver generous Christmas hampers to all our clients, which were extremely well received. This year, we hosted a free money coaching workshop to help people gain confidence in managing their finances. Held over two sessions, it covered budgeting. smart spending, tracking money with a free online tool, saving, and using credit wisely. The workshop was fully booked and received very positive feedback from those who attended. Kids Film Club- Our monthly Kids Film Club (held on the second Saturday of each month) continues to be a great success and is often fvlly booked. Using our large cinema screen and professional sound system, we show family-friendly films in a fun and relaxed setting. Popcorn, drinks. and sweets are provided free of charge, and toys are available for younger children to play with during the film. This OLrtreach is especially valued by families in the local community, offering an enjoyable and cost-free alternative to a trip to the cinema-something that may otherwise be out of reach for many. The club also ran throughout the summer, providing a much-appreciated activity for children and their parents during the holidays. Youth Film Club- This year, we relocated our Youth Film Club from Lower Green Community Centre to the church building to accommodate its growing popularity, make the rnost of our central location, and use our large cinema screen and professional sound system. sin￿ the move, the club has continued to thrive, with young people building meaningful connections and enjoying time together in a safe and welcoming spa￿. As a result of this outreach, several now attend our youth group, where it has been encouraging to see how warmly they have been welcomed and included as part of the group-especial￿ those facing challenges. Public benefrt The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to guidan￿ published by the Charity Commission in respect of public benefit. They are satisfied that the activities outlined above clearly dernonstrate that the Charity is providing a benefit to the public.

Achievements and Perfomiance We continue to see good Sunday attendan￿ with new people joining from a variety of backgrounds and age groups which is a great encouragement. Our congregation includes around 130 adults and children, though not all are present each week. We also continue to livestream our Sunday services via our YouTube channel, recognising that some still connect online. The channel now has 204 subscrrbers, with many tuning in at different points throughout the week. Our current adult membership remains at 65. In addition to our regular activities reaching out to our community. our achievements for the year included.. Al ha Course- Our Alpha course was a success again this year, providing a welcoming Spa￿ for those curious about the Christian faith as well as those wanting to revisit the basics. Many who completed the course went on to get involved in other church activities and community outreach. It was especially wonderful to see one participant make the decision to be baptised at our re￿nt baptism servi￿! Church Socials In July, our Celebration of the Nations Sharing Lunch, held after a Sunday service, was a joyful occasion to honour the rich cultural diversity within our church and wider communty. It was a wonderful opportunity to Sha￿ stories and enjoy a variety of delicious dishes, each reflecting the different cultural backgrounds represented in our fellowship. Our summer picnics at West End Green were well attended, providing a relaxed Spa￿ for people to catch up, make new friends, and take part in light sports and activities for those who wanted to be more active. Craft Stalls - Esher Ma Fair & West End Show- Our craft stalls at the Esher May Fair and West End Show proved a great success raising £562 for our CAP Debt Centre service. Communi litter ick- During the summer, a team of volunteers from the church took part in a community litter pick, covering a wide area and helping to keep our local environment clean and welcoming. They collected a surprising variety of items-from everyday rubbish to unusual finds like a 'men at work, sign, a bike wheel, and even a pint glass. The event was a practical way to show our care for the communty and to be a visible, positive presen￿ in the local area. Pet Service- In August, we hosted our annual Pet Servi￿, recognising the important role pets play in combating loneliness and supporttng wellbeing. The event was a great success, drawing a wide variety of pets and their owners from the local community. We were delighted to see how well all the animals behaved throughout the service, makn'ng it a joyful and memorable occasion for all involved. Ladies Runnin Club - Launched in April, the Ladies Running Club has been a great success. The group meets at 8am on Sundays, allowing participants to enjoy a run before heading to the morning church service. Open to all abilities, tt has become a valued space for connection, encouragement, and shared activty and many have seen their fitness and confidence improve as a result. Men's Connection - Recognising that men don't always find it easy to connect. we hosted a number of relaxed social events open to all, with the aim of building friendships. Highlights included pub nights, the CVM Men's Gathering, and a day out at Lydden HTII for the 5 Nations British Rallycross Championships, complete with fireworks. Interactive Li ht Trail - On 31 October. we hosted an Interactive Light Trail for children aged 5-11 and their families. Designed as a fun and positive attemative to traditional Halloween activities, the event drew many from the local community. Families enjoyed following the trail together, taking part in crafts, and sharing food and treats. creating a joyful atmosphere and a great opportunity to connect.

other Mission and Charit Su ort - We were delighted to continue supportrng the local charty The Besom in Esher, offering them use of our church building for their weekly meetings. Many of our church members also volunteer with Besom, helping to meet practical needs in the local area. We were thrilled to see them move into their own premises this year, and we remain committed to supporting their valuable work. In November, we once again acted as a collection centre for 'Operation Christmas Child.. an initiative of Samaritan's Pur*. Through the incredible generosity of our church members and the wider community. we collected a record-breaking 623 Sh￿bOxeS filled with toys, clothing, stationery, and more. These gifts were sent to some of the world's most disadvantaged children. It was deeply encouraging to see so many individuals and organisations come together to support this effort. We also hosted a Christmas gathering for our Park Road neighbours, which was a great success, and our Chrisknas choir brought festive cheer during a special performance at the local Wheatsheaf pub. Financial Review The Church continues to raise the fvnds which it needs to cary on its activities from within its own membership and congregation. The financial position of the Charity at 31 March 2025 and comparatives for the prior period, as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows:_ 2025 2024 Net expenditure (11,693) (24,423) Unrestricted Revenue Funds available for the general purposes of the Charity Designated Revenue Funds 102,352 115,898 1,871,910 1,871,843 Total Unrestricted Funds 1,974.262 1,987.741 Restricted Revenue Funds 1.936 150 Totsl Funds 1.976.198 1.987,891 The Charity's income decreased, compared to the year before, to £159.385 {2024." £182,486), while expenditure also decreased to £171, 078 (2024.. £206,909). The overall resenie was decreased by -£11,693 (2024.. -£24,423). The Church's finances remain in a satisfactory position. We operate a Mission Fund and 100/0 of the total general income of the Church is set aside each month as a Designated Reserve. The Mission Fund is intended to provide financial assistancel support to UK and overseas causes. The fund is adrninistered by the Eldership with advice from the Mission Team. A full list of the charities that we have supported during this period is contained in the notes to the financial statements. The Church is heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the church's activities, many of which run with little or no impact on the church's expenditure, but nevertheless. contribute substantially to the achievement of the church's objectives. The Trustees highly value the significant contribution made to the activities of the charity by unpaid volunteers. Reserves Polic The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy to enable the church to function effectively and meet rts obligations in the event of a decline in our income or a major cost.

Unrestricted or General reserves The target range. to maintain securely day-to4ay running of the normal Church expenses, is between 3 to 6 months of budgeted expenditure. This will normally be sufficient to ensure that budgeted expenditure can be spent on time given that large expense items should be planned for at least three months in advance. This resenle takes into account the fact that the Gift Aid tax recovery (which usually amounts to about 16 % of total income) is re￿ived quarterly. The Finance Team is authorised to restrict budgeted expenditure in the event of the forecast income not being maintained. If the target reserve is not met, the Finance Team will advise the Trustees of the need for appropriate steps to reach it. Any action to Increa￿ the Teserve should. however, be in reasonable balance with our charitable activities. As at 31 March 2025 the reserves amounted to £69.391 which represents 5 months of budgeted expenditure for the coming year. Taking into account changes to individual giving over the past year and looking ahead, the Trustees will be budgeting for a slight increase in general fund expenditure. However, they are satisfied that reserves will remain within the reserves range. Desi nated Reserves Designated Reserves may be made out of Unrestricted Reserves or income from time to time by the Finan￿ Team, subject to confimation by the Trustees. In the same way, Designated Reserves can be returned to Undesignated Reserves when not required for the designated purpose. Such reseNes are made to provide for specific expenditure anticipated in the future which can be covered from current resources, or for exceptional ttems beyond normal annual expenditure. The Designated Reserve created in respect of the propety in Park Road represents funds lent to EGBTL in respect of the Park Road development Staff Pro Reserve This is a Designated Reserve made up trom Unrestricted incomelreserves to provide capital to lend to the EGBTL for the purchase of residential property for ministry staff employed by the Church. Proceeds of the sale of such property during any vacancy of a staff post will be retained in the Reserve for the purchase of future new property. Additions to the Reserve, to provide for the purchase of further property or for capital work on existing property, may also be made. Restricted Reserves Restricted income (income given to the Church to use for charitable causes specified by the donor) is used for those purposes as soon as possible. To the exterrt that the income cannot be immediately used, it is retained in a specified Restricted ReseNe account until spent. If any recovery of tax under Gtft Aid is related to a gift, the tax recovered is added to the appropriate Restricted Resenie. This report was approved by the board of Trust￿ on 22 October 2025. Karen Lita Trustee

Esher Green Baptist Church Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustses of the charity on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Esher Green Baptist Church (the Church) for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 10 to 19. Responsibilities and basis of the report As the charity trustees of the Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acf). You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. I report in respect of my exarnination of the Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination gtving rne cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records". or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair view which is not a matter Gonsidered as part of an independent examination. I have no COn￿rnS 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. A J Bennewith FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU14XA This report was signed on C ,￿ £ e * S

Esher Green Baptist Church Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025 Note Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Income from: Donations and legacies Investment income Charitable activities Other trading activities 146.640 3,579 270 2,040 6.856 2b 2¢ 2d 153,496 3.579 270 2,040 178,539 3,827 120 Total income 152.529 6,856 159,385 182,486 Expenditure on: Charitable activities Direct charitable expenditure Support costs Grants payable 113,519 37,303 15.188 5,070 3b 118,589 37,303 15,186 137,033 40,411 29,465 Total expenditure 166,008 5.070 171,078 206,909 Net gains on investments 11 Net incomel(expenditure) forthe year Transfers between funds (13.479) 1,786 (11,693) (24,423) Net movernent in funds (13.479) 1.786 {11,693) (24,423) Reconciliatlon of funds: Total funds brought forward 1,987.741 150 1,987.891 2,012,314 Total funds carried forward 1,974,262 1.936 1,976,198 1,987,891 10

Esher Green Baptist Church Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments in Associated Company Tot81 r￿ed assets 10 11 32,961 460,425 493,386 39,175 460.425 499.600 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Tot81 current assets 12 1.397.263 90,393 1.487,656 1,396,058 97,705 1,493,763 Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 (4.844) (5,472) Net current assets Total current assets less current liabilities 1.482,812 1,488,291 Total net assets 1,976.198 1.987,891 Represented by Charfty funds Restricted fund5 14115 1.936 150 Designated funds Unrestricted funds 14115 1,871,910 1,871,843 14115 102,352 115.898 Total charity funds 1,976.198 1,987,891 The notes on pages 12-19 form an integral part of these accounts. These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 22 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by: LJL+ Karen Lita Trustee 11

E5her Green Baptist Church Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2025 1. Accountin olicies a) Basis of preparation The a¢counts are prepared in accordance with the, Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP 2021), FRS102, the Charities Act 2011 and the Baptist Union of Great Britain Guidelines F03 {1012022). The Church is a registered charity, no. 1133504 and meets the definition of a PLJblic benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting polity notes. b) Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements. the Tnjstees 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 concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. c) Income recognition All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activrties (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be re￿ived. Donations are accounted for gross when re￿ived. Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value. Legacies a￿ accounted for when probate has been completed, the amount of the legacy can be reliably quantified and the conditions of the legacy are within the control of the church. Investment income is included in the accounts in the year in which it is receivable. d) Expenditure recognition All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expendrture is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parttes, it is probabte that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation tran be measured reliably. e) Grants payable The Church makes grants to other organisations and individuaEs whose char5table objects complement its work. They are a¢￿Unted for when the recipient has been notified of the grant and payment is unconditional. n Support costs Support costs are those that assist the work of the church but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs and governance cost. whe￿ support Costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to the cost of raising fijnds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. This represents direct expenditure on the governan￿ of the church. Most of the management is carried out without charge by volunteers. This intangible cost is not included in the SOFA sinGe there is no measurable cost to the volunteers for their service. g) Fixed Asset Investments The front part of the Church property, comprising a church building with related rooms, at 6 Park Road, Esher, Surrey. is held under 'Model Trusts, by the Baptist Union Corporalion Ltd. jointly with The Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd. The rear Annex and other land and buildings are owned by The Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd. The Church's sole residential property (Winterdown Road purchased on 7th August 2017) is jointly owned by Esher Green Baptist Trust Limited (EGBTL) and Mr R and Mrs Ahem. h) Tangible fixed a&sets The Church premises are considered to be inalienable and historic assets and are excluded from the balance sheet because reliable cost infomiation is not available. and valuats'on would incur significant costs which would be onerous compared with the additional benefrt gained by users of the accounts. The insurance value of the premises was £2.707,797 at 22 December 2024. 12

l) Depreciation No depreciation is provided on freehold buildings. It is the Church's policy to maintain these at least to their current standard and to charge to the SOFA the cost of maintenance as incurred. In the opinion of the Trustees the resulting charge would not differ materially from that had the buildings been depreciated. Furniture, equipment. plant and machinery and individual items of equipment used within the Church premises with a purchase price of £1.500 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. Otherwise. assets are written off over their expected life as follows: Plant and rnaGhinery Furniture & equipment AV equipment Office equipment S % straight line 10 % straight line 20 % straight line 33 % slraight line J) Taxation As a registered charity, the Church is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and gains are applied towards the charitable objects of the charity and for no olher purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the Church, and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities. k) Flnancial instruments The charity only has financial assets and liabilittes of e kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequentty measured at their settlement value. l) Current asset measurement Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Tax recoverable is included at the amounl recetvable at the balan￿ sheet date. Creditors are recognised where there is a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probabty Esult in the transfer of funds to a third paty. and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. m) Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term deposits wrth a short maturity of three months or less. n) Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds thal have been set aside by the Trustees for specific purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. 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 specific purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are ch8rged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notès to the financial statements. O) Employee benefits." pensions . defined Contribution schemes The Charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the charity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the charity has no further payrnents obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense when they are due. Amounts not paid are sh¢Jwn in ac￿lat$ in the balance sheet. 13

1. Income from 2a. Donations and le acies Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Donations from individuals General donations Gift aid recoverable Offerings Other donations Total donations from individuals Revenue grants and donations from private sethr Total 97.370 25.355 23.915 97.370 25.355 23,915 6,856 153,496 96,397 24,774 45.669 11,s99 178.539 6,856 6.856 146.640 146,640 6,866 153,496 178,539 2b. Investment Income Unrestricted Fund5 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Bank Interesl Totsl 3,579 3,579 3,579 3,579 3,827 3.827 2c. Charitable activities Unrestrfctsd Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Totsl Funds Totsl Funds 2025 2024 Film Club Total 270 270 270 270 2d. Othèr tradin activities Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Totsl Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Hall letting Total 2,040 2,040 2.040 2,040 120 120 14

enditure on Charitable activities- 3a. DI￿¢t charitable ex enditure Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Staff salaries Employerfs Nalional Insurdnce costs Defined contribution pension costs Travel and subsistence Training and conferen Direct reslrrcted expenditu Ministy activities Total 88.672 88.672 3,045 6,485 499 360 5,070 14,458 118,589 82,164 2.178 6,009 304 1,127 16,661 28.590 137,033 6.485 499 360 5,070 14,458 113,519 5.070 3b. Su ort costs Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2025 Premlses Expenses ghl heat and power Premises repairs & renewals Property insurance Administrative overheads Telephone and inlemet Stalion8ry and printing SubsGriplions Equipment expenses Accounting services Other office expenses Independent Examinerfs lees Flnancial costs Bank charges Depreciation costs Total 7,905 5,234 3.273 7.905 5,234 3,273 7,679 7,121 3.785 1.677 762 2.615 76 5.316 1.903 1.800 1,677 762 1615 76 5.316 1,903 1,800 1,378 924 2,742 417 5.243 2,428 1,800 528 8,214 37.303 S28 6,214 37,303 493 6,401 40,411 3c. Grants able Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2025 Home mission - see note 5 Overseas mission - see note 5 Total 9,636 5.550 15,186 9,636 5,550 15.186 23,615 5,850 29,465 4. Total charitable ex endlture Unrestrtcted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Total direct spending Total sUPPOrt cost5 Total grants payable Totsl charitable expenditure 113.519 37.303 15,186 166.008 5,070 118,589 37,303 15,186 171,078 137.033 40.411 29,465 206,909 5.070 15

1. Grants able Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Besom In Esher Brazil Cicero Mission BU Home Mission Compassion UK Devonport Community Baptist Church Elmbridge CAN Frontiers - Matt Stott Hungary Bekescaba Pentecoslal Church Hungary Mission- J & M Anieli INF Nepali Mission - A Shrestha Other Release Int- True Wine Churth Lebanon Release Intematlonal YWAM Denmark Totsl mission giving 1.200 200 2.932 1,200 200 2,932 13.200 500 3.660 250 2,400 754 1,200 900 2,400 500 600 501 1.800 800 2,400 504 1,200 900 2,400 504 1,200 900 2.400 600 500 1.800 300 250 15,186 600 500 1.800 300 250 15,186 29,465
2. Net income for the ear 2025 2024 Net income for the year is stated after charging:" Independent exarnination 1,800 1.800
3. Related Partiés The joint holding Trustee of the Church is EGBTL and the Baptist Union Corporation Limlted which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The Church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the London Baptist Association. Manse a¢comm¢)dation is jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife. The Charity and EGBTL is able to take advantage of the small group exemption and is not required to prepare consolidated accounts. The capital and reserves at the year end are shown as an investment at book value and the income or expense is shown on the detailed breakdown in the notes. During the year the Charity received £27,721 in donations from the Trustees and their close relatives. The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the Charity to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.
4. Staff costs and Trustees ex enses 2025 2024 Gross salartes Employeffs National Insurance costs Employeffs pension contribubons Total 88,672 82,184 2.178 6.009 90,351 6.485 98,202 16

The totsl number of staff employed in the year wa5 2025 2024 No employee received total emoluments in excess of £60.000 during the year (2024.. none). The Minister, Ryan Ahern acts as one of the Trustees in accordance with the Constitution and recerved remuneration of £44,118, pension contributions £4,419. ub'lities and travel £3.350. Manse accommodation is jointly owned by EGBTL and the Minister and his wife. The Ministeffs wrfe Valerie Ahern is empk)yed as Church Administrator and received salary of £16 683 and pension contributions of £834. She also provided bookkeeping services and received payment of £4,000. Marcia Varah who is married to Trustee William Varah, is employed as the Youth Worker and CAP Centre Manager and recerved a combined salary of £24.785 and pension contributions of £1,239 for the year. The Minister and Trustee William Varah were not invotved in any discussions and decisions regarding appointing and employing their wives and are not involved in salary reviews. No other trustees or related parties recetved any expenses or remuneration. 9. Herits e assets not Included in th8 accounts The Church premises are considered to be inalienable and historic assets and are excluded from the balance sheet because reliable cost information is not available, and valuation would incur significant costs which would be onerous compared wrth the additional benefft gained by users of the accounts. 10. Tan ible fixed assets Plant & machinery Fumituro & fixtures Totsl Cost At 1 April 2024 Additlon$ At 31 March 2025 73,855 92.6TI 166,532 73,855 91677 166,532 Depreciation Al 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 40,328 3,692 44,020 87,029 2,522 89,551 127,357 6,214 133,571 Net book value At 31 March 2025 29.835 3,126 32,961 Al 31 March 2024 33,527 5,648 39,175 All of the r￿ed assets are used for direct charitable purposes. 17

1. Investments in Associated Com an Investments in subsidiary undertakings Listed Investments Other Classes of Investrftents Total Carrying values of investments At 1 Aprtl 2024 Revaluations At 31 Mar¢h 2025 460,425 460,425 460.425 460,425 Analysis between fair value and historical cost Investments a5 above held at equty method 460,425 460,425
2. Debtors 2025 2024 Loan to Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd Prepayments and accwed income Other debtors 1.386,272 4,073 6,918 1.397,263 1,386,272 2,849 6,937 1,396.058
3. Creditors: amounts fallin due within one ear 2025 2024 Accruals Other creditcrs 2.200 2,644 2.200 3,272 4,844 5,472

4. Anal sis of net assets b fund Unrestrfcted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Fund5 Total Funds Tangible Fixed Assets Investments al valuation:_ Fixed asset investments Current Assets Current Liabilitses At 31 Mar¢h 2025 32,961 32,961 460.425 1,411.485 460,425 1,487,656 <4,8441 1,976,198 74.235 (4.844) 102,352 1.936 1,871,910 1,936 Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Tanglble Fixed Assets Investments at valuation-.- Flxed assetinvestments Current Assets Current Liabilities At 31 March 2024 39.175 39,175 460,425 1.411,418 460,425 1,493,763 (5.472) 1,987,891 82.195 (5.472) 115,898 150 1.871,843 150 18

5. Movement in funds durin ear Current Year Balance l April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers other Gains & Losses Balance 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Funds General 115.898 152,529 (150.822) DésignatedFunds Esher Green Baptist Trust Ltd Housing Park Road Development Mission Building Redecoration Total Designated Funds Restricted funds Youth Denmark Trip Youth Camp CAP Debt Centre Other Total Restricted Funds (15.253} 102,352 460.425 181.000 1,205.273 573 24,572 1,871,843 460,425 181,ObJ 1.205,273 640 24,57? 1.871.910 (15.186) 15.253 (15,186) 15,253 4,068 629 1.643 518 (4.068) 150 629 1,307 (486) {516) (5,070) 150 6,856 1,93E Total Funds 1.987.891 159.385 (171,078) 1,976,198 Previous Year Balance 1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers other Gains & Loss8$ Balance 31 Ma￿h 2024 Unrestrfrted Funds General 134.973 170.787 (160,783) (29.079) 115,898 Designated Funds Esher Green Baplisl Trust Ltd Housing Park Road Development Misslon Building Redecoralion Total Designated Funds Restricted fvnds Youth Brazil Misslon Trip CAP Debt Centre Other 460.425 181,000 1,205273 959 24,572 1,871229 460,425 181,000 1.205,273 573 24,572 1871843 (29.465) 29,079 5.112 9.7 531 1.424 11,699 (14,856) (381) (1.424) {16,661) 150 Total Restricted Funds 5,112 150 Total Funds 2.012,314 182,486 (206,909) 1,987,891 ur oses of funds Designated Fund5 Esher Green Bapllsl Trust Ud HDu$ing Fund Park Road Develcpmenl Misston Support Fund Represents th& CaFrylrs Va￿ ofthe funds tyi EGBTL. Rep￿ents fijnds lent lo gGBTL in respect ofllE manse. Rep￿sents funds lent to EGBTL in ￿SpeCt oflhe church buhding develepmenL A share of the unspedfied genèral gNiThJ ￿1ved by the churth is sel aside e8¢h month and grants made aeeordingty. Carries a balan¢e sel asrde from Ihe general fvrtd to meet the anticipated repair and redecoration CD51s ofthe church premises. Building Redecoralion Fvnd Restricted Funds Youth Denmark Trip Youth Camp CAP Debl Cenlre To fund a youth thp lo Denmark in February 2025. To fund a youth Camp lrip in Summer 2025. To assist clients of the CAP Debt Centr& In￿lle 9iven to the church to use frx charitable causes spectfied by the dortor. 19