Esher Green Baptist Church Report and Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2026 Charity number.. 1133504 E$her Green Baptist Church Reference and Administrative Detsils Registered address Esher Green Baptist Church 6 Park Road Esher Surrey KT10 8NP Tel.. 01372 468255 Email.. office@esherchurch.org Website: www.esherchurch.org Charlty Reglstratlon Number 1133504 Trustees Pastor Ryan Ahern Jeanette Holt Karen Lita William Varah James Griffin Senior Minister Elder Elder Elder Elder (appointed on 24 April 2025} Bankers Barclays Bank Leicester LE87 2BB Independent Examiner A J Bennewith FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA, FRSA Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU14XA Esher Green Baptlst Church Trustees, Annual Re ort for the ear ended 31 MarGh 2026 The Trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. Structure Governan¢e and Mana emenl The Charity is constituted as an unincorporated association and is affiliated to the Baptisl Union of Great Britain and lo 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 governed by a constitution based on the Approved Governing Dooument for Baptisl Churches, dated 3 De￿mber 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 rninislers of the Church, they will also be members of the Eldership by virtue of their role and responsibilities. Elders shall {wrth the exception of a newly appointed minister) be chosen from among Church members and elected in accordance with the Constitution. All Trustees are expecled to familiarise themselves with the guidance offered by the Charily Commission. The Elders are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Church's work and witness, and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. They are supported by a team of Minislry Leaders responsible for various areas of ministry within the life of the Church, who report to the Eldership. All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual 8nd practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objective. The Elders regularly review the Church's key policies as part of their approach to risk management, covering areas including finance, health and safety, safeguarding and conflicts of interest. New Elders are supported Ihrough an induction process to familiarise themselves with the Church's governance, policies and charitable objectives. Ob-ectives and Activitles The principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith 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 detemiine. To achieve this principal objective, the Church provides a variety of activities both lo its membership and to the community generally. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a Closer relationship wilh Him as living Loid. We are a welcoming family of Christians from many different backgrounds and with varied talents, united by the common cause of sharing Ihe 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 Wofk and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public setvi¢es of Christian worship. Services are held each Sunday at 1 Oam, with a communion Se￿ice once month. All are welcome to attend and the Church seeks to be a warm and friendly community open to everyone. Sunday services are livestreamed and an edited version is uploaded to our YouTube channel, ensuring the Church remains accessible to those unable to attend in person. Throughout much of the year the Church held a monthly Sunday evening service, which provided an informal and Spirit-led space for worship, prayer and sharing. Beginning with pizza, these gatherings were well attended by people of all ages and created an opportunity for deeper fellowship and encounter with the Holy Spirit. The Church also provides the following regular aclivitses for its congregation and the wider community.. Small Grou s and Pra er- The Church operates eight small groups meeting a¢ross the Elmbridge area, typically fortnightly, in a hybrid mix of face-to-face gatherings in members, homes and online. These informal groups bring people together for Bible study, fellowship, prayer and mutual support. The hybrid approach has proved particularly valuable for Ihose with mobility challenges, young children or caring responsibilities, enabling more people to connect than would othe￿iSe be able to. Prayer remains central to the life and rnir)istry of the Church. Two general prayer meetings are held each month. one via Zoom and one at the church, alongside a range of specific prayer gatherings and inrtiatives. One-to-one prayer is also offered at the end of every Sunday service for anyone who would like to re￿1ve rt. Pastoral Care - Th6 Church provides pastoral support to Ihose within and beyond the congregalion, including visiting those who are ill or in hospital, offering practical and financial assistance where needed, and providing spiritual guidan￿ and signposting lo professional services where appropriate. Children and Youth- The Church runs a crèche. Kids Church and youth group each Sunday, alor)g with fortnightly youth gatherings. Lazers (ages 11-14) and Renu (ages 15+). Our part-lime Youth Worker leads the work wilh those aged 11 and above, including offering one-to-one support for young people who may benefit from rnore focused help and guidance. Kids Church provides a wide range of engaging and interactive activities, led by our Kids Church Leader and a dedicated team of volunteers. All staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable adulls are DBS checked and safely recruited. In November 2025, the Church held a Safeguarding Training session for all staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults, ensuring everyone remains equipped and compliant with current safeguarding standards. Community Activities The church building serves as an important community resource throughout the week, hosting two weekly AA group meelings alongside the Church's own community activities. The Church provides the following free community activilies, open lo all.. Art Club- A weekly creative group welcoming people of all abilities and backgrounds, providing a supportive and sociable environmenl where participants can explore a variety of creative techniques. 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 encouragement. Bereavement Café A monthly café run in partnership with Princess Alice Hospice. offering a compassionate and supportive space for those in the community experiencing loss. Attendees find safe environment to share their grief, receive encouragement and connect with others on a similar joumey, and the café has re￿iVed overwhelmingly positive feedback from those who attend. Café Club- A monthly club providing a welcoming space for people to socialise, relax and enjoy a range of activities including crafts, talks and outings. The club plays an important role in helping people feel connected and supported wilhin our community, particularly those who may olherwise feel isolated. Care Home Services A monthly Servi￿ held at Silvermere Care Home, bringing worship, prayer and pastoral support to elderly residents who are unable to attend church in person. The service is open to residents of all Christian backgrounds as well as those curious about the Christian faith, and individual prayer ministry is offered to those unable to attend the main gathering. CAP Debt Centre - Established in January 2018 in partnership with Christians Against Poverty, our Debt Centre offers free, professional debl advice and holistic support to individuals across the Elmbridge area faclng financial hardship. Staffed by a Centre Manager and a team of volunteer befrienders, the Centre provides practical and emotional support to help clients break free from the cycle of debt and move towards financial stability. Film Clubs - The Church runs monthly film clubs.. a Kids Film Club for local families and a Youth Film Club for young people. Both provide a safe, welcoming and cosl-free environment, and have become an important part of the Church's engagement with local families and young people. some ofwhom have gone on to engage with the wider life ofthe Church. Police Cha lainc Our Pastor serves as Chaplain to Elmbridge Pollce, providing weekly pastoral support to officers and slaff, supported by a team of volunteers who bake cakes for each visit. Publlc Benefit The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including its specific guidance on the advan￿Ment of religion, and are satisfied that the Church's activities meet the public benefit requirement. All of the Church's seNices of worship and prayer are open to the public without charge or restriction, and the Church actively seeks to be welcoming and open community for people of all backgrounds. Sunday services are livestreamed and made available via our YouTube channel, ensuring access for those unable to attend in person. Beyond its religious activities, the Church provides a range of free, community-facing services open lo the wider population of Esher and the Elmbridge area, not only its own members. These include Ihe Art Club, the Bereavement Café {run in partnership with Princess Alice Hospice), the Café Club, monthly seNices at Silvermere Care Home, and Kids and Youth Film Clubs for local families and young people- all provided entirely free of charge and open to any member of the public. regardless of faith background or church membership. Together these activities address a range of identified community needs including loneliness, bereavement, mental wellbeing, and the challenges faced by young people and the elderly. Our Pastor also seNes as Chaplain to Elmbridge Police, providing weekly pastoral support to officers and staff, supported by a team of volunteers who bake cakes for each visit. Our CAP Debl Centre, in partnership with Christians Against Povety, offers professional debt advice and holistic support to individuals across the Elmbridge area facing financial hardship. During the year, the Church also mobilised volunteers for a community litter pick and collected 406 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for disadvantaged children worldwide. The Trustees are satisfied that the Church's activities are of clear public benefit. are available to a wide section of Ihe community, and that any private benefti to members is entirely incidental to the furtherance ol the Church's charitable purposes. Achievements and Performance The Church remains an active and growing community, with new people joining from a variety of backgrounds and age groups. Our congregation includes around 130 adults and children, with an adult membership of 59. Sunday services are also livestreamed and available on our YouTube channel, which now has 216 subscribers, ensuring the Church remains accessible to those unabl6 to attend in person. In addition to our regular activities reaching oul to our community, our achievements for the year included.. Children and Youth-This year saw a number ofencouraging developments in the Church's work with young people. In July, our young people attended Newday, a week-long national Christian youth festival, joining thousands of young people from across the UK for worship, teaching, camping and community. The young people fundraised in advance, holding a cake sale which raised £370 towards the cost of the trip. It was an inspiring and faith-building week for all who attended. In February 2026, we were thrilled to celebrate Baptism Sunday, when five young people publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ through baptism - a deeply joyful and moving occasion for the whole church family. We also hosted a Youth Service in partnership with Guildford Diocese, bringing together teenagers from a range of churches across the area, which was a great encouragement to see. The Bible Course- We ran an evening Bible Course as a discipleship programme, designed as a natural next step for those who had previously attended Alpha. The course was well attended by both newer members of faith and longer-standing members of the congregation, deepening biblical literacy and nurturing spiritual growth. Given its positive reception, we hope to run it again in future years. Church So¢lals - The Church hosted a number of well-attended social events during the year. Summer picnics at West End Green provided an enjoyable opportunity for the church family to gather informally. including following the annual Pet Blessing SeNice in August. Men's Connection- A series of men's social events took place throughout the year, including a pub night at The Prince of Wales in Esher, a day out at the Rallycross at Lydden Hill in April and again in November for the 5 Nations British Rallycross Championship, and an Argentinian BBQ held in the church garden whlch was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Community Outreach The church building serves as an important community resource throughout the week, hosting weekly AA group meotings alongside the Church's own community activities. Pet Blessing Service- Our annua5 Pet Celebration and Blessing Service in August was particularly memorable Ihis year, welcoming Pepe, an ex-police sniffer dog, alongside local Surrey Poli￿ officers including the Borough Commander, for a'meet the Beat" opportunity. The event drew pets and their owners from across the local commLtnity and was a joytul occasion for all, followed by a picnic at West End Green. Community Litter Pick- In July 2025, nineteen volunteers gave their time to cover a wide area of Esher, collecting a wide variety of items. It was an effecb've and visible way for the Church to serve its local community. Elmbridge Policing Forum In March 2026, the Church hosted the Elmbridge Policing Forum, a public evenl at which local police officers shared information about local policing and community safety, demonstrating th8 Church's role as a civic spa¢e open to the whole community. Christmas and Festive Outreach - The Church hosted a Christmas galhering for Park Road neighbours and our Christmas choir broughl festive cheer through carol singing at the local Vvhealsheaf pub ahead of our Carol Service in December. Mlsslon and Charlty- In May, our CAP Centre Manager and a volunteer befriender ran the Edinburgh Marathon, raising nearly £5,000 for Christians Against Povety- split be￿een CAP Head Office and our own Debt Centre. It was a tremendous personal achievemenl and a significant boost to the Centre's work. In November, we hosted a visit from a missionary couple working in partnership with Release International, who shared their remarkable story of faith under persecution in Turkey. It was an inspiring and well-attended evening for both the church and the wider community. We once again served as a local collection point for Operation Christmas Child, an initiative of Samaritan's Purse. Through the generosily of our congregation and the wider communrty, 406 shoeboxes filled with gifts were sent to some of the world's most disadvantaged children. The Trustees reflect with gratitude on a year of significant activity and community impact. The breadth of whal has been achieved from pastoral care and debt advice to youth work and community events - is a testament to the dedication of our slaff, volunteers, group leaders, children's workers and befrienders who give so gefierously of their time and talents. The Trustees are deeply grateful for the faithful giving of the congregation which sustains this work, and remain encouraged by the continued growth and vitality of the church family. Financial Review The Charity continues to raise the funds it need5 t() carry on its activities from within its own membership and congregation, a reflection of the faithful and generous giving of our congregation. The financial p051tion of the Charity at 31 March 2026 and comparatives for the prior period, as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows=_ 2026 2025 Net in¢omallexpendltural 9.983 111,6931 Unrestricted R8vÈnue Funds 8v8ilable for the general purposes of the Charity 103.653 102,352 Designated Rèvenue Funds 1,B81,632 1,871,910 Total Unrnstrict8d Funds 1,985,285 1.974,262 Restricted Revenue Funds 896 1,936 Total Funds 1.986.1B1 1,976.198 The Charity's income increased compared lo the year before lo £182,385 (2025.. £159,385), while expenditure also increased to £172,40212025'. £171,078). The Charity is pleased to report an overall surplus of £9,983 for the year12025.. deficit of £11,693), reflecting both increased giving and careful financial stewardship. The Charity's finances remain in a satisfactory position. The Charity operates a Mission Fund and 10 % of the total general income of the Charity is set aside each month as a Designated Reserve. The Mission Fund is intended to provide financial assistance and support to UK and overseas causes. The fund is administered by the Eldership with advice from the Mission Team. A full list of the Charities that we have supported during this pgriod is contained in the notés to the financial statements. The Charity is deeply grateful for the contribution of its many volunteers, whose commitment and dedication underpin virtually every aspect of the Charity's work and witness. Much of what the Charity achieves would simply not be possible wilhoul their generous giving of time and talents. and the Trustees wish to Pla￿ on recor01 their sincere appreciation for everything its volunteers contribute lo the life and mission of the Charity. Resenrfgs Polic The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy to enable the church lo function effectively and meet its obligations in the event of a dedine in our income or a major cost. Unrestricted or General Re.%erves The target range, lo maintain securely day-lo-day running of the normal Church expenses, is between 3 to 6 months of budgeted expenditure. This will normally be sufficient to ensure that budgeted exp@r)diture can be spent on time given that large expense items should be planned for at least three tllonths in advance. This reserve takes into account the fact that the Gift Aid lax recovery (which usually amounts to about 17D/o of lolal income) is received quarterly. The Finance Team is authorised to restrict budgeted expenditure in the ever)t of the forecast income not being maintained. If the target reserve is not mel, the Finance Team will advise the Trustees of the need for appropriate steps to reach it. Any action to increase the reserve should. however, be in reasonable balance with our eharitsble activities. As at 31 March 2026 the reserves amounted to £76.833, representing 5.5 months of budgeted expenditure for the coming year, which is within the Trustees, target range of 3 to 6 months. The Trustees are satisfied that reserves will remain within the target range for the foreseeable future. Desi nalgd Reserves Designated Reserves may be made out of Unrestricted Reserves or income from lime to lime by the Finance Team, subject to confirmation by the Trustees. In the same way, Designated Reserves can be relurried to Undesignated Reserves when not required for the designated purpose. Such reserves are made to provide for specific expenditure anticipated in the future which can be covered from Current resources, or for exceptional items beyond normal annual expenditure. The Designated Resetve created in respect of the property in Park Road represents funds lent to EGB TL in respect of the Park Road development. Staff Pro ert Reserve This a Designated Reserve made up from Unrestricted incomelreserves to provide capitsl to lend lo the EGB TL for the purchasè of residential property for ministry staff employed by the Church, Proceeds of the sale of such properly during any vacancy of a staff post will be retained in the Reserve for the purchase of future new propety- Additions to the Reserve, to provide for the purchase of further propety or for capital work on existing property, may also be made. Restricted Reserves Reslrirted 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 extent that the income cannot be immediately used. it is retained in a specified Reslricled Reserve account until spent. If any recovery of tax under Gift Aid is related lo a gift. the tax recovered is added lo the appropriate Restricted ReseNe. Plans for Future Periods The Trustees, priority for the Coming year is to consolidate ar)d strengthen the breadth of ministry and community activity that the Church has built up, ensuring that existing programmes continue to flourish and that the communities they serve recewe sustained, high-qualily support. The Church's wide range of community activities represents a significant contribution lo the E1rnbr￿dge area, and the Trustees are commilled lo maintaining these at their current level and deepening their impact, rather than overext8nding the Church's volunteer base. With regard to the Church premises, the Trustees intend to draw on the Building Redecoration Fund during the coming year to carry out external window painting, as part of the Church's ongoing commitment lo maintaining ils building as a safe, welcoming and well-presented community resource. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 11 May 2026. Karen Lita Tnjstee Esher Green Baptist Church Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of the charity on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026 I report to the Trustee5 on my examination of the accounts of the E5her Green Baptist Church (the Church) for the year ended 31 March 2026 set out on pages 10 to 19. Responsibilitie$ and basls of the report As the charity Iruslees of the ChLJrch you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Act'l. 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 examination of the Church's accounts carried c)ul under section 145 of the 2011 Act and iri carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of the Act. Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connedion with the examination giving me 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 account5 do not accord with those records., or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel 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 understsnding of the accounts lo be reached. A J Bennewrth FCA. FCPA. FFA, FFTA, FIPA, DChA. FRSA Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU14XA This report was signed on Lo%L Esher Green Baptist Church Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2026 Note Unrestrictèd Funds 2026 Restricted Funds 2026 Total Funds Totsl Funds 2026 2025 Income from: Donations and legacies Investment incom& Charitabl8 activities Other trading activit18S 2a 2b 173.906 2,430 115 3,763 2.171 176,077 2,430 115 3,763 153,496 3,579 270 2.040 2d Total income 180,214 2,171 182,385 159.385 Expenditurè on: Charitable activities Diroct charitable expenditure Support costs Grants payable 110,990 39,902 18.299 3.211 114,201 39,902 18,299 118,589 37,303 15,186 3b Total expendlturè 169,191 3,211 172,402 171,078 Nel gains on investments Net incomellexpenditurel for the year Transfers between funds 11,023 11,0401 9,983 111.6931 Net movemènt in funds 11,023 11.0401 9,983 111,693) Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward 1,974,262 1,936 1,976,198 1,987,891 Total funds carried forward 1.985,285 896 1.986,181 1.976,198 E$her Green Baptlst Church Balance Shoèt as at 31 March 2026 Notes 2026 2025 Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments in Associated Company Tolal fixéd a$￿tS 10 26,820 460,425 487,245 32.961 460,425 493,386 Current assèts Debtors f2 1,397,589 107,841 1,505,430 1,397,263 90,393 1,487,6S6 Cash al bank in hand Tolal current as$81s Current Ilabllitle$ Creditors.- amounts falling due wlthin one 13 16.4941 14,8441 Net current assets Total current assets less current liabilities 1,498,936 1,482,812 Totsl net assets 1,986,181 1.976,198 Represented by Charty funds Restrictéd funds 14115 896 1,936 Designated funds 14115 1,881,632 1,871,910 Unr8stricled funds 14115 103,653 102,352 Total charity funds 1,986.181 1,976,198 The notes on pages 12-19 form an integral part of these accounts. These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 11 May 2026 and signed on their behalf by.. UL Karen Lita Truste8 Esher Green Baptlst Church Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 March 2026 1. Accountin ollcles al Basis of preparation The accounts are prepared in accordance with thè, Charities Slalemont of Recommended Practic Icharities SORP 20211, FRS102, the Charities Act 2011 and the Baptist Union of Great Britain Guidelines F03110120221. The Church is a registered charity, no. 1133504 and meets the definition of a public benefit entlty under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise staled in thè relevant accounting policy notes. bl Going Coneem Al the time of approving the financlal statements, the Trustees have a reasonablè expectat10n that the charily has adequate r8sources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees wntinue to adopt the going con¢8rn basis of accounting in praparing the financial ststements. cl Income recognition All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when th6 charity is legally entrtled lo the income after any perfomiance conditions have been met, the amount can be m8asured reliably and It Is probable that the incomè will k received. Donations are accounted fr)r gross when received. FkJ￿1￿91y. Cam•¥ a basfie• asth IronTrth8 9￿￿raIlUnd to &￿tI￿￿t•d repair and redecoration cogts ¢*the Chutrh prèmise$. ￿￿dIng Rett9¢¢wat￿n Fund Restridqd FundB Denmatk Trip Youth Camp CAP D8bt Contre Ottr￿r Tolund a wth trip to Danmart ￿ Fèbnjèry W25. Ttslund a youth Cèmp thp ￿ summ￿2025. TDasW51 clients of tho CAP Debt Cènlre. Irwmegwen tolhe Church to us&for¢hairtBble tauses spe¢th•d by Ih&doncrf 19