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HOPE CHAPEL111342901 FINANOAL STA TEMENTS HOPE CHAPEL ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TH YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Charity Number: 1134290

HOPE CHAPEL111342901 FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS CONTENTS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION...... REPORTOFTHE TRUSTEES............................................................................................................ INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT.........................................................................................................19 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIV￿lEs.....................................................................................................20 BALANCE SHEET............................................................................................................................................21 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS............................................ -.22

HOPE CHAPEL111342901 FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Status.. Hope Chapel was created by a trust deed in July 2000 as a member of the Congregational Federation of England and Wales. It is also a registered charity (number 11342901. In 2023 the church name was changed to 'Hope Chapel, from 'Hope Community Church., This name change was to simplify communication and identification of the church. Hope operate5 from the Hope Chapel site in Hotwells, Bristol. The elders are the managin8 trtjstees and the Congregational Federation is the custodian trustee of the property- Hope Chapel's HM Revenue and Customs charity reference is XR32133. Managing Trustee5: The managing trustees are the elders who, throughout the year to 30 September 2025 and to the signing date of the report, were.. Claire Allan Alice Bond Chris Bond Bill Drewett Ichairl Emma Drewett (Treasurer) Esther Lambert Helen Westburv Peter Westbury Andrew Hunter Daniel Soar Kate Soar Sophie Hunter Appointed Feb 2023 Appointed Feb 2005 Appointed Feb 2005 Appointed Feb 2023, Chair from August 2023 Appointed Feb 2023 Appointed Feb 2020, resigned December 2025 Appointed Feb 2020, resigned February 2026 Appointed Feb 2020, resigned February 2026 Appointed Feb 2026 Appointed Feb 2026 Appointed Feb 2026 Appointed Feb 2026

HOPE CHAPEL111342901 FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS Address: Hope Chapel, Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwe115, Bristol, BS8 4ND Independent Examiner.. 105hua Kingston BSC IHonsl FCA BLJrton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower, 5 Farleigh Court, Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol BS48 IUR Bankèrs: Charities Aid Foundation Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill Avenue. Kings Hill, West Mailing, Kent, ME19 4JQ

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The trustees prèsènt their report and the finan¢ial statements of the Charity lor the year ended 30 September 2025. Objects and Activities The objects of the charity are as follows.. The principal purpose of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according lo the principles and usages forthe time being of congregationalism and in accordan￿ with any specific requiremenis in the foundation trusis. The chLJreh may also advance education, relieve need and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. The ¢harity's Iruslees have complied with their duty lo have due regard lo the guidance on publi¢ benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duty. Vision Hope Chapel's vision is.to bring hope to all people through the good news of Jesus Christ." Within this we particularfy PLJfsLJe these four dreams that give us a focus amongst other churches within Bristol.. To be a prayer centre for the city. To be a family for people on the margins of Soo￿tY. To be a church that children love. To be at the heart of the community. heart f Slove praye.r centre city These dreams sharpen our focus as a church, recognising that we serve the city best when we focu5 on our strengths and the specific areas lo which God ha5 called u5. M051 wernbers of Hope have been diawn to thÈ ¢hur¢h because thèy are passionatè about one or more of the drèams or because they are drawn to the culture of the church, which in itself has been shaped by these dream5.

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS This new drape is being painted that depicts Hope Chapel like the temple in Ezekiel 47. From the place of prayer and worship flows a lrfe giving rivei. This illustrates anolhei perspective on our vision as a church." that as we are a place and people of worship and prayer, God's life and goodness will be experienced in the city and beyond. The picture shows fruil growing on the trees where the river flows. and wildlrfe flourishing, images depicting the life and hea￿h we seek in homes, ¢ommLJnities and wotkplaees.

HOPE CHAPEL 111342S¥JI FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Map The map below shows the locations of Hope households, with Hope members living as followers of Jesus within their workplaces and local communities across Bristol and the surrounding area. adl DodingtD c-sofis PJCkiechufch WaI￿rt Ch¥¥ey Uackwell K8yn5ham Bath Lhatlcombe Bro¢k￿Y Congres￿ry WitThgt¢n ChpwMaynB Lan9lord SEndlDrd on 8a￿¥¥￿1 Tmsbury Rowbpirow C￿EY PeJse¢own John P&uhon RaJet(*k -"A%bri￿￿ Hope Chapel Households Map

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS Oryanisation During the year the staff team was as follows.. Chri5 Bond Pastor Ifull limel All￿ Bond Pastor12 days per weekl- ended August 2025 Hannah Lehmann Administrator14 days per weekl Aaron Mathias Caretaker115 hours per weekl Dylan Jones Finance Administrator11 day per weekl Charlie Carron Youth Pastor13 days per weekl Micah Partridge Youth Intern124 hours pla￿ment tirne per weekl Meiedrth Remington Children's Pasloi12.5 days pei weekl - began February 2025 Hope operates to a large extent as a volunteer organisation and much of the work of the staff team is SUPPOtting and facilitating thè work of volLJntéers. Most of the volunteers are tnembérs of Hopè Isee below) or people who worship 81 Hope bul have not fortnally become members. Each Sunday service involves approximalety 20 volunteers in addition to the ernployed pastors, on teams including hospitality, worship & PA, welcoming, and the different children's groups. The elder5 who served during the year and lo the dale of thi5 report are listed on page 3. The pastors and associate pastors of the church are elders ex officio. The other elders are members of Hope who have been nominated and appointed by the members of the church to serve as elders for a term of three years.

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS 2024-2025 As we have PLJrsued our vision to bring hope to all people through the good news ol Jesus Christ, and particularly given focus to our four dreams, the following are notable features of this year.. Our Drèam Is.... To Bè A Pra èr Cèntrè For Thè Ci We have continued with our rnonthly rhythrn where the first Tuesday of each rnonth is a day of piayei. The lèd prayèr slots includé 6.30atn ft)r youth, 7am on prayer theme, 8arn for the world, 10-3pm prayer morning gathering with worship, prayer, fellowship, 12pm for 'boats', 4.30pm 'Now Words,, 5.30pm comrnunity supper, 7pm physical prayer and 7pm on Wednesday is Organic Worship. In December. our partner ¢hur¢h God's House International Centre ¢ame as a whole ¢hur¢h for a joint service al Hope Chapel where they taught us how they pray. (top left picture below) In January 2025 we had a week of player and fasting in the same style as God's House, where we met online as a whole church to pray each morning and evening. fasted during the day and broke our fasts at 6pm. This was a powerful experience of corporate prayer and fasting that rnany found to be a wonderful experience. We hosted Biistol ohurch leader player bie8kfasls in peison 8nd online. (bottom left picture below) CANO We organised, in partnershipwilh Together 4 Bristol and olhei Bristol churches. a united player event in Canon's House on the harbourside on Pentecost. Itop rightpitttuts above) We hosted a Korean prayer team for one week when they came to pray for Bristol. They slept and were based in Hope Chapel, and we facilitated their praying around and for the crty for this week In July. Again. this ¢an be built on furthei in 2026 with tnoie churches keen to be involved. (bottom rightpictu￿ above, praying at Easton Christian Family Centrej Other regular prayer events indude monthly prayers for city Jeaders.

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS There is still much potential for the Prayer Centre to be used by people within Hope and across the city Tnoie regularfy. The airn is to build on this further through 2026. rDr mm The relationship with Hotwells School has continued lo be strong. Chris Bond serves as Chair of Govemois. We use the sGhool grounds for a thildren's group on a Sunday rnorning. The school has used Hope for events through the year including 'Christmas in a Box, and the Hope tearn were involved with 'Ea5ter in a Box, at Holy Trinity Church site. The school staff hold rneetings in the crypt. The Ukrainian community has continLJed to find a strong home in Hope Chapel even though rnost of the other hubs that were setup for Ukrainians fleeing the war have now closed across the city because they are no longer needed. There is a light sense of community and fun here. The Hong Kong ¢huroh has continued and becorne tnoie established. They continue lo host events for elderly Hong Kongers in Bristol and these are very well attended. Amongst our various'boats, and'life groups,, Celebrate Recovery is another strong comrnunily within Hope Chapèl. the lo¢al area and for the eity. This Christ-eentiÈd 12 Stèp re¢overy community is for people with various habits and addictions but in many ways just helps anyone to lead a healthy life of humility and growth through following Jesus each day. The church comtnunity was sliengthened by events such as the church weekend away al Heatree in Devon in JLJne. Our Dream Is.... To Be A ChLJrch That Children Love Youth have continued to thrive. growing numerically and as they have grown IN age, those who often might bè expected to attend services and gatherings less havè continuèd to prioritisè being actively present at Hope SLJnday services and events. A numbèr of youth have been baptised this year. A majoi highlight of the year was the appointTnent of Meredith Remington as our Children'5 Pastor. She is a wonderful answer to prayer and such a good fit for Hope with her experience of leading a prayer room ministry in her previous church in the USA and working with women involved in the sex industry, as well as being an excellent pastor for children. She has brought fresh energy and momentum to the children and families in the church already. Youth and Children's camp events over the year included Spree and DCYC (Oevon Christian Youth Camp) for youth. These were hugely popular and helped to form strong cohorts of friends and glow faith. Our Dream Is.... To Be A Famil For Peo le On The Mar ins Of Soci Hope On Wednesday, a discipleship group for men and women with backgrounds in prison and addiction has continued this year, where Mike has joined Aaron in leadership of the group. Food Bank has seen changes in elients to indude more who are homeless this year. The Wednesday soup lunch is a much appreciated gathering place for peop￿ around the table with an average of perhaps 12 people each week. A regular feature for the church calendar is preparing gift bags for Bristol prisoners each November. A production line is setup to do this al the end of the serviTr, as it is in several churches across the city undei the umbrella of the Sixty One prison rrinislry. io

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS Other Notable Features Besides the four dreams. other features of the year include." Partnership with God's House Inlemalional Genlre. Marvin Rees, previously Mayor of Bristol ¢hallenged the churches in the city by saying that the divisions along lines of ia¢e and ¢lass In Bristol also exist within the churches. He said that the church should be leading the way in 'stit¢hing the crty together., In response to that we have formed an intentional partnership with God's House IGHICI. This is 8 largély Ibut not exelusivelyl African Penteeostal church with thèir building in Staple Hill, Bristol. Collaboration this year has induded thejoint service in De￿mber and then the week of prayer and fasting in January. We've also had joint services on Good Friday and at Mays Green Farm in July where about 15 people from both churches were baptised. The friendships between the churches are growing with, for example, youth from both churches meeting together a number of times. Our new approach to Church Business Meetings, where they ale rnore prayerful and workshop type spaces. continues, and we've had more people come to Business Meetings this yèar. They had previously been more structured around communication ol a message from the front. This new approach is working well lo be more prayerful and collaborative amongst rnernbers. In September we began a year long theology couise called the Inlioduclion lo The Trinilarian Faith IITTFI. This draws on teachings from some of the earfy church fathers and teachings of the eastern orthodox church that focus on the unity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, in contrast lo, and as a correction lo sorlle of the heavy theologies and church experiences that some have experienced where God is presented as distant and unreachable. This is part of our looking afresh at what the gospel message is. It's prompting us to ask helpful questions about the foundations of our tsilh. that we hope will pul us on firmer biblical and experiential footings, and equip us to better share our faith with people outside the chui¢h. Activities in 2024-2025 Hope pursues its vision through.. 1. Gathering as a whole church in a single Sunday morning service to worship God and to inspire and equip church members and those seeking God (this is deliberately one service that brings together people of all ages and many different social backgrounds). 2. Running various mid-week ministries in Hope Chapel and around the aty. 3. Accountable ielab"onships. di￿lpIeShip courses and events. 4. Encouraging members that their homes, workplaces and local communities are settings for all lo advance the Christian faith IN a wide variety of ways. 5. Sending and supwjrting mission partners locally, nationally and internationally. 1. Sunda Gatherin Our weekly Sunday morning service continues to be our main gathering as a whole church. We have continually decided against starting a second or evening service so as to maintain the intergenerational richness of the church. Our youth have increasingly been rneeting in differenlforms on Sunday evenings including a monthly pattern of 'The Tablè,, 'Upper Room, Feast., 'Expo'. with each focusing on a demographic within the youth to build cohorts. li

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS Our Sunday teaching has largety been on the theme 'What is the Good News?, Alice Bond and Bill Drewett have each been following their own series with each speaking on one Sunday per month. The first Sunday of each month has continued to be a time of extended prayer and worship. The second halves of our services involve children and youth joining groups in drfferent locations whilst adults hear these talks and have rnore worship. We've moved these round different locations through the year to find enough space and the best spaces for these groups. The youth are now meeting in the Prayer Gentre, with Little Gerns in the Grypt. babies in the Meeting Room and Kids over at the school. 2. Mid-week Ministries Boats & Life Grou Hope's mid-week ministries are listed below under the other dreams to which they relate. In line with the 'Beach and Bo81 Vision, these ministries are described as 'boa15', oommunilie5 of Hope member5 who arè together on a missional purpose as shown in the drape that often hangs in the hall in Hope Chapel. We also currently have 4 Life Groups. Known in olhei ¢hurches 8$ ¢ell gioup$ 01 home groups or similar, these provide an opportunity for people to bLJild relationship with others and grow in their faith in a home setting. Beach & Boal Vision drape, showing how Hgpe operales as a chu￿h. Members gatheron the beach to worship andprny together and commission the boals which Ihen go out'on mission,. 12

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS Hope Monthty Day of Prayer- rnonthly 24 hours of prayer for Bristol with each hour of prayer hosted by a different person or people from within Hope. Our 2417 prayer room is used by tnany individuals from acioss the city induding monthly ￿tY leaders prayers. Hope On Wednesday- discipleship groLJP for Imostlyl men with backgroLJnds in addiction. Celebrate Recovery- a Christ-￿nIred 12 Slep group for people with addictions and life altering behaviours. Mentor Me - a Bri5101 ministry undei the urnbrella of Sixty-one that connect5 people due lo leave prison with a mentor who ¢an support Ihern as they adapt to life outside prison. Several people within Hope serve as mentors. Food Bank - Hope Chapel is an oullel for the Trussell Trust North West Bristol Foodb8nk', a Hope team host the Food Bank and 8 Café each Wednesday morning. Soup Run- as part oflhe Bri5101 Churches Soup Run, a Hope team lakes soup lo the homeless on one night each month. Ukrainian Refugee Hub - A weekty hub for Ukrainian Refvgees lo eat together, have cornrnunity and plenty of opportunitie5 foi play for the children. We've been delighted that a number ol volunteers from a church of displaced individuals from Hong Kong help with the hub. The Well- a cotnmunity prowding supported living for young care le8veis. RENEW - a weekly outdoors total body workout 'rediscovering the ancient art of physical prayer,. Women's Group- meeting monthly on a Friday moming in the Prayer Centre. Our Youth Pastor continue5 to lead a learr of volunteer5 in running various youth groups and events including weekly discipleship groups, monthly worship & encounter evenings and ad hoc youth socials. Roger & Angle Allen lead the Knowle West'boat,, leading the Lee Abbey community in Knowle West. Partnership wrth Hotwells Primary S¢hool- mutual use of buildings. Hope a150 leases the building lo outside organisalions that are not necessarily Christian bul that are beneficial for the lo¢al community, including a Tango dub. the annual Holwells Pantomime14 nights of performance each March with more than 1,000 local people performing and walchingl, local orchestra, other ad hoc events. 3. Hom•s Work lacès and Local Communities Hope's roots are in Congregationalism. This Christian denornination ernphasizes the 'priesthood of all believers. and 'every tnetnber ministry.. These biblical concepts from 1 Peter 2, 1 Coiinlhians 12 and Ephesians 4, teach that every Christian should participate in the life of the church. This is not a privilege reserved for ordained clergy. Furtherrnore. the church is not confined to services or ￿rtain litnes and plaoes. bul is designed lo bring the presenoe of Jesus into every aiea of life. Archbishop William Temple said in 1944"We are convinced that England will never be converted until the laity use their daily opportunrties afforded them in their various crafts and workshops.. In light ol this, a 5ignilicanl etnphasi5 is given within the life of the church lo members, homes. wotkplaces and local communities as their places of godly infiuence and ministry. 13

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS 4. Sendin and Su ortin Mission Parthers Local Nationall and Internationall Roger and Angle Allen continue in theirwork enabling chur¢h unity and partnership through the differenl spheres of life across the city of Bristol. Hope supports Silas & Annie Ciawley in their development of piayei in Bristol. We support Beloved, a local charity offering support to women working in the indoor sex industry in Bristol and the surrounding are85 and give opportunities foi them to be disciple in the Christian faith where wanted. We support Bristol School'5 Connections who equip the church in Bii510110 5etve their local s¢hools and help the, ¢reate imaginalwe prayer space$ for $piiilual development. We support STEP. working with children in the Middle East. We support Futsoul- a Futsal dub that unites communities across Bristol through playing football. We support a Christian ministry charity in Pakistan, with the relationship facilitated by Paul & Grace Golf. Church Mgmbership Those attending the church, who subscribe to its values and beliefs, and who feel called and ¢ommittèd to thè church are encouraged lo be¢omÈ'mèmbÈrs' of Hope. Adults can become members through having their names put forward at a church meeting and are then invited lo become rnernbers of the church by making a public commitment before the congregation and are welcomed into church membership. The commitment of church membership is an agreement to live within the community ol the church in the sharing of time and resources and to live In accountable relationships with each other. Membership of Hope involves members discerning God's togetherwhat God is saying to the church. This indudes members attending and voting at church meetings and contributing to the appointrnent of elders and SOTne staff roles. Our nurnber of mernbers has fallen this year with more leaving than have joined. Moving away has included two farnilies returning lo America, two farnilies moving to other parts of the country, three families moving to other churchès in the city (that are nearer tts their home community or because of relational connections within those churches). New joiT)ers have corne frorn other parts of Bristol (drawn by the vision and culture) and from people who have rnoved lo the city recently. Hope currently has 86 form31 adult"members" 265 subscribers to the Hope News EmailNMhatsApp. 146 adults on the database, and 91 children and youth. The population pyramids show the age and gender demographics. 14

HOPE CHAPEL 111342S¥JI FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 10 30 23 15 15 23 Women Men 15

HOPE CHAPEL 111342S¥JI FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Glrls 16

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS Trustge and Members, Meetings Church mernbers vole to appoint 'elders' who oversee the church. These are also the Iruslee5 of the charity. The elders have met twice each month through 2024-2025 for mèetings that combinè the charity's governance with the spiritual leadership of the church. Matters that were relevant to members for decision making were brought to members, meetings. Four members, meetings were held this year. The non-staff elders are.. Claire Allan Bill Drèwètt Emma Drewett Esther Lambert Peter Weslbury Helen Westbury Chris & Aliee Bond are elders as a part of their roles as pastors. Elder meetings have also included regular govemants issues such as reviewing the church finan￿S, safeguarding and other matters. Building Hire Some local community groups hire the church building for events and regular meetings. These all provide some additional incorne to the church. We enjoy a mutual relationship with Hotwells Primary School witr them using Hope Chapel for various events and Hope using their hall and green space for children on a Sunday morning. Reserves & Financial Position Average giving to the church by members and regulars Igift aided and non-gift aided) over the last year has been £12,311 per month, lower than last year's £13,032 per month. The number ol households giving in October 2025 was 49, a reduction of the average numbers of households giving in 2023-2024 (betweèn 53 and 60 households). Free reserves are unrestricted funds and do not include fixed assets or designated funds. Free reserves at 30th Seplember 2025 were £20,764 as can be seen from Nole 15 in the accounts (total unrestricted funds £288,840 minus fixed assets £268,176). September 2024 free reserves were £47,605. Our reserves policy currently is to hold free reserves from £10,000- £40,000 and therefore the free reserves at the end of 2024 were higher than required. We intended to spend into these reserves through the 2024-2025 year, partly through the increased cost of employment with changes to national insurance, and also through employing a Children's Pastor. As of year end 2025 the free reserves being at £20,764 are within our target range. It is expected that we will need to increase our income in the 202&2026 financial year so as not to spend further into our reserves. 17

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS ststgment of Trustegs. Responsibilities The trustees are responsible lor preparing the trustees, report and Ihe financial statements in acwrdance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard 102". The Finanoi81 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounts'ng Practice). The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable 8¢¢ounling policies 8nd then apply them ¢onsislendy'. observe the methods and prinaples in the Charities SORP., make judgments and accounting estirnates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained In the financial slatemenls.. and prepare the financial stalernenls on the going concem basis unless 11 is inappropriate lo presume that the charty will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible foi keeping SLrfficienl accounting iewrds that disc105e 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 IAccounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 and the piovisions of the charity's governing document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps foi the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularits'es. By order of the Iruslees on .26th.ma￿￿.2o26............. Emma Drewett Chris Bond Trnasur•r Pastor 18

HOPE CHAPEL Ill342￿) FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hope Chapel (the Charity) for the year ended 30, September 2025. Responslbllltles and basss of report As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl Df the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act.. or the accounts do not accord with those record5,' or 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. 08kKL LLYttOFt Joshua Kingston Bsc IHonsl FCA BLJrton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 IUR Date.. 26ts¥Maich2026........... 19

HOPE CHAPEL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Unrestrlcted Funds Restrf¢ted Furbds Totsl Funds Totsl Funds 2025 2024 Note Income from.. Donations and leg8cie5 Charitable acti￿lieS 184.493 12.242 10.155 194.648 12.242 197.384 20,735 Totsl In¢om8 196.735 10.155 206.890 218,119 Exp8ndiLuro on.. Ch8rilable adiwlEs 216.720 20.843 237.563 219,153 Total èxponditurè 216.720 20.843 237,$63 219,153 Met incomellexpenditure 119,9851 110,6881 130,6731 11.0341 Transfeys betwogn fvnt19 14 110,5901 10.590 N8t movemènt in fund8 130,5751 1981 130.6731 11.0341 Total funds at Start of year 14 319,515 2.609 322.124 323,158 Totsl funds at end of year 14 288.940 2.511 291.451 322,124 The charity h85 no recognised g?Ins or10sses other than the resulls forthe year as sel out 8bove. l acbvthe5 are dassed as ￿ntinUing. The comparatsve slalement of financial 3Ctiwilies Is shown in note 10. The noto9 on page$ 22 to 30 torni p•rt of these fln8n¢lal statemvnts.

HOPE CHAPEL BAL4NCE SHEET AS AT 30 September 2025 2020 2024 Nots Flxed os90ts Tangible fixed assets 268,176 270,046 Current assets Debtors Cash 81 bank 12 3,866 26,634 7.530 49.309 30,500 56.839 Cr8ditors= Amounts ialling duo within one year 13 7,225 4.761 Nel eurrenl 88sels 23,275 52.078 Met assets 291,451 322.124 Fund8 Unreslrictsd Restricted 288,940 2,511 319.515 2,609 1S 291,451 322.124 These financial slalements were approved by the Iruslees on .2£￿￿Ar.th2Q2fi........................... and are svJned on trEir behalf Emma Drewett Treasurer Chris Bond Pastor The notes on page5 22 to 30 forni part of these financial statements. 21

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 1 A¢￿u￿tIng pollcleg al Ba818 of praparatlo The finanual slalemenls hsve been prepsred in accordance with the historic81 cost conveniion lexcepl where othe￿ise stated in the a¢couniin9 policy nots) and in a¢cDrdan¢e with the Slalement of Recommended Practice. A¢¢ounting 8nd Reporbng by Charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Starbdard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 201g. and the Financial Reportiw Standard applicable in the United ngdom ?nd Republic of Irelond IFRS 1021. and the Charities Act 2011. The accounts (financial giaiemenisl have baen prepared to give a Irue and fairf view and hava dtrparted trom the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 onlyto the extent required lo provKle a'true and fair view,. This departure has in¥Dfved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. St3temenl ol Recommended Practice ap￿ICable lo charities preparing Iheir accounts In 8¢cordance wrth the Financ181 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireknd IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019 rat￿r than the AccoLJnliny and Reporting by Charities". Statemani of Re¢omm&nd6d Pra¢ii¢é effectivè from 1 April 2005 which has since béen withdrawn. The Imtslees consider thai t￿re S￿ no m8tsri81 un¢Èrtainties about the charty's abih'lyto continue as 8 90iny concern. The chariiy is 8 public benefii entity. bl Income Incoma from donors is included wiihin Incoma when re￿vable. except as follows.. il When donors speufy Ihst donallons glven lo the charlly musl ba used in future accounting periods, the income Is deferred until those periods. ill Whèn donors impose conditions whith hsv& lo be fU￿lled before the charity becomes enlided lo use suth income. the income is deferred until the pre-conditions have been met. Donated Se￿￿$ 8nd f8cilitie5 are Included al the v8lLE to the charity where this cen be qu8nlified. cl Exp8ndkure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related lo that category. Expenditure includes attributab￿ VAT Ihat cannot be recovered. Governan￿ costs which are included within support costs of charitable activthes include all Ihose costs associ4ted with meeting the conslilulional gnd slalulory requirements of the charity and indude independent examin8bon fres and cos15 linked 10 the straleglc management of the ch8ri1y. dl Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tanglble fix&d assets costing more than £100 are capitsllsed and Included in the balance sheet al Cost Induding any incldanial expenses of a¢ouisilion. Dapraciallon Is provlded al ralas ¢al¢ulatsd 10 write off the ¢osl less &Slimaiad resldual value of each asset over ils expected useful life as follows-. Equipment Church Buikjing Fixtures 25¢A per annum reducing balan Not dèpreciated The church buikjing was gifted to Hope Community Church in October 2002. Al Ihe lime of the church building asset was not recognised within the accoun15. FRS 102 SORP requires ch3ri1ies lo ￿COgnISe and value assets Such a5 the church building on the balan￿ sheet 81 fair v8lue al the time of the gift. Fair value 1$ 8ble lo be eslimaled by the Iruslees and the property 15 recognised al Ihls daemed cost as if11 had always bèen Irealed in Ihls way. Due lo the nature of the Grade11 church buildlng snd thè truste8s' responsibility lo malnlaln it. a pdicy of not depreclating the asset has been chosen. 22

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 1 A¢￿u￿tIng pollcleg Icontlnu•dl el D•btOf8 Tr8da and other debtors are re¢ognis6d si the s&ttlam&ni amount du& after any trade dls¢ouni offered. Prepayments are valued atlhe amount prepaid after taking account of any discounts due. f) Cash at bank at)d In hand Cssh at bank and In h8na includes cash 8nd short lemi hlghty IlquYJ Investments with a short temi malurlly of three months of lèss from the dats of acquisition or opening of the deposit or Similar Srtount. gl CrodltOY8 Creditors and provisions are recojnised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event Ihatwill probably result in the transfer of funds to a third paty and the amount due lo setlle the obligabon can be measured or eslim81ed reliably. Creditor5 and proM$ions 8re nomially recognised al their settlement 8mounl after allowing for any discounts due. h) Fund aGcourrting General fund5 are unrestricted funds which are available for use atthe discretion of the trustees in fUrlhPran￿ of the general objectives of Ihe charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Dtrsignaied fvnds fomi part of unrestriied funds and have betn ideniffiÉd 8$ btriw for particular purpDSèS by tht Tmstees. They are not reslricled and can be transfetred to general funds at anytime atthe discretion of the Trustees. Restricted funds are funds whSth are lo be usod in accordsnca with the spe¢lfl¢ reslrlctlons Imposed by donors or which have baen raisad by the charity for particular purposes. Tha costs of rgising snd admlnlslarlw such funds are d)arged agalnsitha specthc fund. The aim and use of each reslrictsd fund 13 set out in Ihe notes to the financial slalements. Futher explanation of the nature and putPDse of each fund is induded in note 14 of the financial statements. 2 Donations Curr•nt year Unro8trl¢ted Furbd5 Regtrfcted Total Funds Funds 2025 Regular donatiorb6 Ontroff donstions Gift aid Grants 147,733 5,477 30,901 382 147.733 2.469 437 7.249 31.338 7.631 184,493 10.155 194.648 Prloryear Unre8trlct8d Funds Rest￿¢t*d Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Regular donations Youth Intern On&off donation5 Grfk aid 156,381 156.381 1.000 1.000 1.305 6,806 31,892 31.892 195,079 2.305 197.384 23

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 3 Incom• from Char￿b￿ aciivttles Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Fund5 Total Funds Fund8 2025 2024 Conferences and courses Rental income Other income 7.326 4,247 669 7.326 4.247 669 9.830 .977 928 12,242 12,242 20.735 I charitable Sclivily income in the prior year was unrestricted. 4 Expenditure orb charitable aCtI￿ti95 Current year Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Grants Inole 51 Staff salaries and payrdl costs Inole 81 Olheremploymenl related costs P8sloral expenditure Hospitality (including Sunday breakfasts) Conferenceg and trourses Under 18s Hope on Wednesday Rtfugèe hub Youth Intern costs Hope Chapel Annexe Sen Pod Events Support costs Inole 61 21,045 135,183 1,344 1,243 5,141 10,398 3,799 1,361 21.045 136.683 3,530 1.243 5.141 10.398 3.799 1.361 5.240 10.590 1.148 179 3.090 34.116 1.500 2,186 5.240 10,590 1,148 179 3.09D 34,116 216,720 20.843 237.563 Prlory8ar Unro8trlct8d Fund$ R88trf¢tod Total Fund8 Fund$ 2024 Grants Inole 51 staff salaries 8nd payroll costs Inote 81 Buiwing improvements Pastoral expenditure Hospitality (including Sunday braakfastsi Conferen￿$ and courses Under 18s Hope on Wednesday Refugee hub Youth Intern costs Hope Chapel Annexe Support costs Inole 61 20,930 121,778 259 884 3,854 14,381 3,532 1,346 1.292 22.222 121.778 259 3.6Y 14.281 3.532 4.Q24 10,217 1.710 4.024 10.217 1.710 35,146 35,146 201,910 17.243 219.153

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 S Analys￿ of grants Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds 2025 To Institutions Churches Clly Fund Beloved Bristol Schools Connèction Crawley OCOD R&A Al￿n- Chrysalis Ministry Fuisoul 360 Sixty-Qne- Chri$lm8s gift bags STEP IUKI Stewardship 3,000 1,650 1,800 3,600 3,600 1,800 340 1,950 3,100 3.000 1.650 1.800 3.600 3.600 1.800 340 1,950 3.100 To individualts 205 205 21,045 21.045 Prloryear comparatlve Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 To Institutions Chur¢h&s City Fund Crisis Cenire Ministries (ln Hopel Beloved Bristol Schogls Con￿Ction Crawley OCOD R&A Al￿￿- Chrysalis Ministry 3,800 1,050 2,565 2,425 4,225 4,225 800 750 340 750 3.800 1.050 2.565 2.425 4.225 4,225 800 750 340 750 292 Fulsoul 360 Sixty-One- Chri$trnas gift baos STEP IUKI Hardship fund 292 1.000 1.WO 20,930 1.292 22.222 25

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 6 Support cogts Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Insurance Heat. I￿h1 and water Cle8nin9 Equipment Repairs and maintenan Memberships Security, health and safety Telephone Postsge, prinllng and slatlonery Depreciation Bank charges Litrnces. leg818nd profession81 Website SLJndry Governan* cos15 3.661 6,841 1,912 1.365 3,071 3.307 8.590 1.594 1.437 4.255 1.138 1.748 2,e89 2,379 1,373 3.340 182 1,166 632 754 3.819 2.619 3.163 60 1.202 1.685 34,116 35.146 JI 5UPPOrt costs in Ihe prioryearwere unrestricted. 7 Net Incomg lexpend6turo forth8ye8r 2025 2024 This is slated after charging.. Depreciation Independent examination fee 3,340 2,760 3.163 2.520 8 Stsff costs The aggregate payrdl costs wera.. 2025 2024 Wages and salsries SociHI security costs Pension Costs 123,444 3.826 9.413 109.839 3.455 136.683 121.778 No employee recelved emoluments of more than £60,000. The average monthly headcount oftmployeès during the year was 612024". 61. The total eTnployee benefi15 received by key management personnel in the year was È63,76212024.. £62,916). 9 Taxatlon The charlty is exempl from Corporallon Tax on 118 CharItsb￿ activities. 26

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 10 ¢omparotlv8 staiem•nt of flnanclal a￿11￿08S Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds 2024 Incorne from: Donations snd kgaaes Ch3ri1able activities 195,079 20,735 2.305 197.384 20.735 Total In¢om8 215,814 2.305 218.119 Expendf(ure orb= 201,910 17.243 219.153 Total expenditure 201,910 17.243 219.153 Not In¢0mgllex￿nd1tvrel 13.904 114.9381 11.0341 TYan$fvrs botwo8n fund8 8.319 Ntrt mov8merbt irb fund8 7.585 1.0341 Total fund5 at 1 October2023 311,930 11.228 323.158 Total lunds * 30 Sept8mb8r 2024 319,515 2.609 322.124 11 Tanglblg flxed 898818 Buildings Fixture5 Equipment Total Co$t Al 1 othobèr 2024 Additions AI 30 Saplembèr 2025 250.000 26,399 24.088 1.471 25.559 300.487 1.471 301.958 250.000 26,399 Depreciation Al 1 October 2024 Charge for the year Al 30 September 2025 7,920 2,640 10,560 22.521 701 23.222 30.441 3.341 33.782 Net book Valuo AI 30 September 2025 AI 30 Sepleml)er 2024 250.000 250.000 15,839 18,479 2.337 1.567 288.17fj 270.04fj The church buikJSngs comprls6 Hope Chapel. The Congregational Federation of England and Wales is the holding Icuslodi8nl Iruslee for all Ihe 8bove property. The eklers of Hope Community Church became the managlng trustees in October 2002.

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 12 Debto 202S 2024 Olherdeblors 3,866 7,530 3.866 7.530 13 Credltors.. thovnts talllng due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Trade Creditors Other creditors Taxation and social securty Accruals 1,734 1.221 2,760 1.130 2.520 7.225 4.761 14 Movement In fuThd5 Ye•rendod 30 Soptsmbor 2025 Ioct 2024 30 Sep 2026 In¢om8 ExpendltUV8 Trat)8f•Y8 Rtrstri¢tod funds Youlh Intern Refugee Hub Hope Chap81 Annexa Children'5 P8slor Joining Fund Hope Garden Project Impact Grani- Childran's Worter SEN Po Malala Fund 110,5901 15,2401 10.590 585 2.024 5,105 450 876 2,186 500 1,500 750 500 11791 571 114 2.609 10,155 20,843 10,590 2.511 UnroStri¢t8d funds DesGive General fund5 1.864 317.651 196,735 1214,8561 110,5901 288.940 319.515 196,735 218,720 10,590 288.940 T¢)tal fund6 322,124 206,890 237,5631 291.451 28

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 14 Mov8mont In funds lcontlnuodl Year8nd•d 30 S•pt8mb•r 2024 10ct 2023 Sop 2024 Income Expenditure Trdnsfer& Restricted funds Youth Intern Restricted gifts Donations for hardship funds Rtfugèe Hub Hope Chapel Annexe 3.000 1,000 1,000 6,217 190 4.304 3.734 12921 14,0241 102 305 $85 2.024 11,228 2,305 17,243 6,319 2.609 Unwtrl¢ted tund DesGive Gener81 funds 1,864 18.1831 311.930 215,814 1201,9101 317.651 311,930 215,814 319.515 Total funds 323.158 218,119 219,153 322.124 Fund Descrlptlons RoStrl¢ted Fundg Youth Intèrn was funding for the SWYM Isoulh West Youth Ministries) iniemghip role for the 2023-2024 8tradÈmic year. This ￿￿tributeS lo the SWYM plaTrrnenl fee and the cost ofaC￿MM0d?lIon 8nd IIMng. This year these costs have been covered wth a Iransferfrom General fund5. Th8 r8SthCtod gift8 fund is used for monies 9iv8n 10 ts iur¢h whith ar8 to be passed on 10 r8upi8nts d8swnai8d by Ihè donors. Th8 donatlot)s for haNlshlp futhds represent monies re¢ved wlth a spacthc purposa of glwng lo members financlal affected by Covid-19. Th8 Refug00 Hub fund relates lo a weekly event 81 Hope Chapel hosting Ukrainian refugees with a cooked me81. play space for children and relational Spa￿ for adults. Finall￿5 associated with this are mosuy spent on food, with some expenditure on equipment, such as a bouncy caslk. Hope Chapel Amnexe 15 funding forthe buikling project of a sew-contained care-takerf5 dwelling on the Hope Chapel site. Chlldren's Pasiorjolnlng Fund are fund5 raised and allocared ro support the costs incurred In Children's Pasrorjoining rhe sraff team. Hope Garden Prolert is funding received for rhe creation of a reflecrnie space In Hope's garden. Impact Grant-children's Worker is a grant received tOW3rds the cost of employin8 the Children's Pastor. SEN Pod are fund5 received from the Congregational Federation for the creation of a SEN pod in one of rhe prayer huts ar Hope Chapel. Malala Fund. FurKls collected fordoTration to the Malala Fund Ih8t invests in education for girts across Ihe world. 29

HOPE CHAPEL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 14 Mov8m8nt In funds lcontlnuodl D•8lgnat0d Fund8 DesGNe Hope commits lo giwng Sway 8 proportion of its income. The total allocated to the projects that Hope SUPPDrts was1È3s th8n the total Hope intends to gwe away. The￿fOre the unspent giving was collected in orderto be allocated lo a new project on one was Identified. The Trustees made the dwsion In October 2024 to donate the funds pul aside In the 2024 finan￿al year to 8 project In Pakistan. 15 Arbalysr6 of rbèt atsstrts b&tW8on fund8 As at 30 September 202S Tanglbl• tlxod a8sots Nat ¢urront ossets Totsl Reslricled funds Un￿Stricted furKJs 2.511 20.764 2.511 288.940 268,176 268,176 23.275 291.451 A8 at 30 S•pt8mb&r 2024 Tan9lble fixed assets Net current assets Total Re$iri¢ted funds Unreslricled funds 2.609 49.469 2.609 319.515 270,046 270,046 52,078 322.124 16 Relatsd party tran8actlon¥ In th& year two trusi8&s were remunerstsd 8$ empbyees ofthe th8￿ty as below". Current Year Gros5 wag•8 EmployepJ p&n8lon Rol Total Chris Bond Alice Bond Senior Pastor Senlor Pastor 41,690 15,263 3,335 1.221 45.025 16.484 61.509 Prloryoar Comparative Gro88 wage5 Employers pension Role Total Chris Bond Alice Bond Senior Pastor Senior Pastor 40,204 16,082 3.216 1.287 43.420 17.369 60.789 The approved governing document of the charity contains the legal authority upon which this remuneration is made. Other Ih8n disdosed above. no trustee received any payment during the year. Aggregate d￿at￿nS from trustee5. key tnanayemenl personnel and Olher related parbes was £16.20212024." £14.7301. No related p4rty transadions owurred in the year other than disdosed above or elsewhere In the finanu41 stslemenls.

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