REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1135594
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Berringers LLP Chartered Accountants Lygon House 50 London Road Bromley Kent BRI 3RA
BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS for the year ended 31 December 2024
TRUSTEES Rev Dr E Colechin S Fellingham Mrs E Johnson Mrs J Davies (resigned 31.8.24) Mrs R H Howard Ms J Isaacson
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS 20 Widmore Road Bromley Kent BR1 IRY
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1135594
| INDEPENDENTEXAMINER | Berringers LLP |
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| Lygon House | |
| 50 London Road | |
| Bromley | |
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 December 2024
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31st December 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective Ist January 2015).. OBJECTIVE AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and Aims The Church's continuing objective is to bring the Christian message to people, to serve the local community, especially the vulnerable, the displaced and the marginalised, and to benefit the public. Its central location, offering a wide range of activities within it, means that many people have access to the building, which we recognise as an opportunity to further these aims.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have complied with the duty as per Section 17 of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit and consider that the objectives and aims of the charity described above, enable it to meet its obligations to the Charity Commission and to benefit the public. Internal Organisation During 2024 members were the Minister, four serving Elders and one Trustee appointed by Church Meeting: Mr Stephen Fellingham (Local Church Leader), Mrs Judith Davies (resigned August 2024), Mrs Ruth Howard (Church and Trustee Secretary), Ms Julia Isaacson and Mrs Eve Johnson. The Finance Officer/Administrator, Mrs Diana Tutt, also attended meetings. Ten meetings were held in person.
Sunday worship remains the core of church life. Revd. Dr Elaine Colechin continued as the Minister of Word and Sacraments in the Pastorate of St Mark's United Church Greenwich and Bromley United Reformed Church. At the end of July her ministry with Saint Mark's came to an end; Elaine's commitment became 50% to Bromley URC and 50% directed by Southern Synod, which includes developing ecumenical relationships between St Paul's URC and River Church and other United Reformed Churches in Bromley Borough which are currently without a Minister. Sunday services also continued to be led by Mr Stephen Fellingham, Local Church Leader, and Mrs Judith Davies, Lay Preacher. Mr Fellingham took a well-earned sabbatical in May and June 2024..
Ongoing Activities during 2024
Buildings: The church complex is large and centrally placed with eight rooms and two kitchens available for hire and which are widely used. Parts of the building are used on a long-term license by Bromley Homeless Charity (see below). Without the income derived from room lettings the church would not be able to continue; closure to most hirers for the greater part of the two years during the Covid pandemic and its aftermath caused grave financial concerns. Lettings to community groups and charities resumed during 2022 and continued thereafter. They have still fully to return to pre-pandemic levels. Some users no longer operated as previously but new enquiries began gradually to fill gaps, with children's parties gaining popularity. Price increases for 2024 were set to reflect inflation, higher energy costs and the London Living Wage .
As reported during previous years, several major refurbishment projects were identified in a building open since 1989, the most urgent being replacement boilers. Funding for these was secured from a grant from the URC's Southern Synod and_ part of a legacy from a former Trustee. Work was completed in 2022. The next stage in the heating refurbishment was to replace the fan coil radiators in the Whitfield Hall; this was completed in the spring of 2024, again with the help of a 50% grant from Southern Synod. Plans for PV cells (solar panels) to be fixed to the roof did not come to fruition; the contractor engaged to supply and install the panels did not complete the job and arbitration through the appropriate trade body was concluded successfully, with money paid for the work reimbursed in March 2024. These plans remain in abeyance as other priorities emerged, such as updating the fire alarm system. Replacement of the fire alarm was completed in October 2024, again with the help ofa 50% grant from Southern Synod.
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Safeguarding: In accordance with advice from the URC, Trustees undertook appropriate training. Safeguarding is a standing item at each meeting, and at each Church Meeting, so that any issues and concerns can be shared and followed up as required. Updated Good Practice Guidance was issued by the URC in November 2023; the Trustees anticipated revising and reissuing the local policies in accordance with this in early 2024. Better liaison has been established with the Bromley Homeless Charity and Bromley Food Bank over safeguarding matters.
Administration: Our Administrator, a qualified Accountant, prepares our accounts for Independent Examination and normally works part time for 22 hours per week, also overseeing the day-to-day running of the building. The Bookings Officer works 20 hours per week over three days. Until the autumn of 2023, two caretakers covered the opening hours of the building including evening sessions and Saturdays. Finances for a replacement for the senior caretaker were not available during 2024 so hours had to be adjusted, and volunteers had to cover some sessions. This pattern is expected to continue into 2025, but a second caretaker is to be recruited to a part-time post to cover evening and Saturday sessions, including an additional session on Thursday evenings to meet requests for lettings then. The trustees would like to thank the staff for their willingness to work flexibly, to ensure building users continue to get a good service. Events: 2024 saw the second small garden party for church members/adherents at the home of one of the trustees and lunch after the Harvest Service on Sunday 8th October..
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 December 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities and Community Focus
The Church Outreach Programme comprises:
a) The 5000 Project: started for people who were homeless or those in vulnerable housing situations and those with learning difficulties, mental health issues or who had alcohol or drug addictions, as well as people living alone and simply wanting company. Now, the focus has shifted to include closer working with Bromley Homeless Charity and Open Table. This is a Christian organisation reaching out to the LGBTQIA+ community with an accepting, inclusive and safe place to worship, free from prejudice and stigma. This fits in with our mission to offer acceptance and inclusion to those who might be marginalised by others. A monthly communion service was offered throughout 2023. In 2024, the time was changed to be part of morning serv ice..
Our continuing work with Bromley Homeless includes supplying the finance needed to put money on the energy keys for those who, although not homeless, were in desperate need and could not afford to heat their homes. We registered as a Warm Space again during the winter of 2024, offering people a heated space in which to relax. We also provided tea and coffee without charge to those could not afford it, through Rhiannon's Café (see below). Both Bromley Borough Food Bank and Bromley Homeless have Food Banks operating from the church; we have continued a small Food Bank to provide food and personal hygiene products to those in need on the 3 days of the week when neither of the other Food Banks are available - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Sanitary products are provided free of charge in the main female toilets.
b) Rhiannon's Café: this is a joint project with CANDI (Creative and Neuro-Diverse Innovations), a community interest company which supports and encourages neuro-diverse young people in the workplace. It opened at the beginning of May 2023. 5000 Project funds underwrite the reduced price/free coffee scheme. Additional activities such as art and crafts, including a camera club take place in the vestibule, usually on a Tuesday evening. It is a five day a week community café, serving freshly made sandwiches, baked potatoes, toast, cookies etc. The ethos is aligned with that of the church - "everyone will be welcomed an accepted into the café and we will do our best to provide a warm and friendly environment for all”. The Café has built up a regular clientele and the efforts of the neuro-diverse volunteers, supported at some sessions by church volunteers are much appreciated.
c) Badminton Club (Monday and Wednesday mornings, and Tuesday evening): regular sessions continued, providing social support and opportunity for gentle exercise, essential for good mental and physical health. Membership of the club increased in 2024, and it continues running 2 popular Quiz nights, donating profits to the funds for heating improvements. d) Newsletter - Community Edition: in October 2024, a special edition of the church e-mail news was sent to the groups using the building on a regular basis. It has shared information between them and helped gain donations to the Food Bank and the Christmas Appeal for Bromley Brighter Beginnings, a charity which helps families in need. This is now produced bi-monthly, with each edition focussing on one or more of the groups, and demonstrating the work of the church as a community hub in central Bromley.
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Co-operation with essential services
a) Bromley Borough Food Bank (originally seeded by the Trussell Trust): continued to operate from its dedicated accommodation in the building on Tuesdays mornings and Thursday afternoons. Harvest gifts were made to the Food Bank and all building users were encouraged to contribute.
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b) Bromley Homeless: advice services and practical support continued to be offered four days a week and additional support groups were set up. The church premises continue to be a haven in particularly difficult times for those without shelter or warmth. The charity is partnered with the Bromley GP Alliance, with a Nurse Practitioner an integral part of the service, providing access to quality medical care and assistance to the most vulnerable. In 2024, plans made between Bromley URC, Bromley Homeless and Southern Synod came to fruition; these were to convert the ex-caretaker’s flat into a supervised, short term 5-bedroom emergency accommodation, the first step away from street homelessness. Synod has granted a lease for 20 years. The shelter was ready for the winter of 2024. The Trustees wished to support this project in every way possible, finding ways of overcoming practical difficulties in the interaction between parts of the building, insurance implicatio ns and so on.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The year-end figures show a surplus of £26,284 in unrestricted funds and a deficit of £5,061 in restricted funds, giving a total surplus at the end of 2024 of £21,223 compared to a deficit of £20,008 at the end of 2023. Cash balances at the end of 2024 are £76,211 in unrestricted funds and £ 39,715 in restricted funds. Total cash balances at the end of the year were £115,926. Analysis of quarterly balances demonstrates that income and expenditure were not at the desired break-even or positive point until the final quarter. The overall surplus for the year includes fixed asset grant income of £39,498. The corresponding expenditure is included in the balance sheet as fixed asset addition and not in the statement of financial activities.
The Church's financial position and reserves policy is reviewed regularly by the Trustees. Predicted income and expenditure for the year to 31 December 2025 is very difficult to estimate with lettings not yet returned to 2019 levels, although there continue to be encouraging signs; this affects the ability to address further major maintenance work on other parts of heating and electrical systems and Velux windows. The Trustees have sought advice on the most urgent projects and continue to explore fundraising and grant opportunities to cover what will be significant costs; sufficient reserves will remain in place should it be necessary to wind up for any reason..
THE FUTURE
This report reflects the position of the Church during the year 2024 which continued to be challenged by income not returning to pre-pandemic levels together with higher fuel costs and general inflation. However, it is positive to note that the continuation of worship together, including celebration of Holy Communion supports the small fellowship, widened to welcome the LGBTQIA+ community. Audio-visual equipment allowed services to be accessed by members unable to attend through physical infirmity, extending fellowship even further. Use of the building has continued to increase, especially after the completion of the heating works; we see this as a good sign for the future and are proposing to recruit an assistant caretaker in 2025 to cover requests for evening and Saturday use, as well as the additional cleaning/maintenance necessitated by such heavy usage. Initiatives such as Rhiannon's Café, Warm Welcome and Bromley Homeless Charity's conversion of the flat to an emergency homeless shelter are very positive, demonstrating commitment to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. Where 2025 will take Bromley URC is far from clear but the Trustees and Elders, together with the Minister, will continue to take a wide, positive attitude and intend to remain open in the service of God and of the community in central Bromley. Our Minister, Revd Dr Elaine Colechin is taking a three month sabbatical from September 2025 which the Trustees and Elders are happy to support. trusting that this will provide a time for study, reflection and rest, away from the day to day responsibilities of her ministry.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed oftrust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 December 2024
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The AGM in July 2022 approved a revised Constitution to regularise trustee appointments, changes to formalise the ability to hold remote meetings if required again in future and make several other changes in line with current practice and advice from the United Reformed Church. Appointments had complied with the requirement of the Charity Commission following their granting of charitable status obtained on 19 April 2010, registration number 1135594. This revised Constitution follows the model which allows for non-elder trustees to be appointed by the Church Meeting. The Charity Commission's approval was granted on 1 June 2023. All the trustees were willing to serve for the final year of the three-year term approved at the AGM in 2022. The AGM 2025 will approve new trustees or a further three-year term for current trustees.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepting Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provision of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 5 ln Gt oe and signed on its behalf by:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Bromley United Reformed Church
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bromley United Reformed Church (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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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
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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.
Paul Allan BSocSe FCA
Berringers LLP
Chartered Accountants
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Lygon House 50 London Road Bromley Kent BRI 3RA Date:a a ts
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 December 2024
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total|
|fund|funds|funds|funds|
|Notes|£|£|£|£|
|INCOME|AND|ENDOWMENTS|FROM|
|Donations|and|legacies|2|7,629|422|8,051|36,585|
|Other trading|activities|3|133,205|-|133,205|127.907|
|Investment|income|4|2,539|-|2,539|4,700|
|Other|income|5,462|39,498|44,960|2,000|
|Total|148,835|39,920|188,755|171,192|
|EXPENDITURE|ON|
|Charitable|activities|5|
|Cost|of church|activities|152,304|5,483|157,787|177,719|
|Minister|costs|15,051|-|15,051|13,505|
|Total|167,355|5,483|172,838|191,224|
|Net|gains|on|investments|5,306|-|5,306|24|
|NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|(13,214)|34,437|21,223|(20,008)|
|Transfers|between|funds|14|39,498|(39,498|)|-|-|
|Net movement|in|funds|26,284|(5,061)|21,223|(20,008)|
|RECONCILIATION|OF FUNDS|
|Total|funds|brought|forward|222,472|44,776|267,248|287,256|
|TOTAL|FUNDS CARRIED|FORWARD|248,756|39,715|288,471|267,248|
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET 31 December 2024
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| fund | funds | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 10 | 89,659 | - | 89,659 | 44,931 |
| Investments | 11 | 69,475 | - | 69,475 | 63,441 |
| 159,134 | - | 159,134 | 108,372 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 12 | 26,699 | - | 26,699 | 26,597 |
| Cash atbank | 76,211 | 39,715 | 115,926 | 147,768 | |
| 102,910 | 39,715 | 142,625 | 174,365 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 13 | (13,288) | - | (13,288) | (15,489) |
| NETCURRENTASSETS | 89,622 | 39,715 | 129,337 | 158,876 | |
| TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||||
| LIABILITIES | 248,756 | 39,715 | 288,471 | 267,248 | |
| NETASSETS | 248,756 | 39,715 | 288,471 | 267,248 | |
| FUNDS | 14 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 248,756 | 222,472 | |||
| Restricted funds | 39,715 | 44,776 | |||
| TOTALFUNDS | 288,471 | 267,248 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 2320725o is — and were signed on its behalf by:
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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- ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of[certain][assets.]
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
The URC Ministry & Mission Fund contribution is paid regularly and is included in the financial statements for the year to which it relates. Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals bases, inclusive of any VAT, and are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure which is directly attributable to specific activities has been included in these cost categories. Costs have been allocated to specific departments based on their specific relevance to the church as a whole (general) or as outlined by restricted fund requirements.
Tangible fixed assets
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Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Plant and machinery - 20% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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It was decided that as the vestibule meets the 5000 Project objectives, some of the costs should be apportioned to the 5000 Project on the basis of the floor area of the vestibule as a percentage ofthe building area (3%).
Further explanation ofthe nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement ofFinancial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at mid market value at the balance sheet date. All investments are UK based.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2024
| 2. | DONATIONSAND LEGACIES | |||
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| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Donations | 8,051 | 34,994 | ||
| Gift aid | - | 1,591 | ||
| 8,051 | 36,585 | |||
| 3s | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Rents received | 133,205 | 127,460 | ||
| Catering& cafe | - | 447 | ||
| 133,205 | 127,907 | |||
| 4. | INVESTMENT INCOME | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | nS | |||
| Otherfixed asset invest - FI | 917 | 2,850 | ||
| Deposit account interest | 1,622 | 1,850 | ||
| 2,539 | 4,700 | |||
| 5: | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS | |||
| Support | ||||
| Direct | costs (see | |||
| Costs | note 6) | Totals | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Cost of church activities | 20,804 | 136,983 | 157,787 | |
| Minister costs | 15,051 | - | 15,051 | |
| 35,855 | 136,983 | 172,838 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2024
| 6. | SUPPORT COSTS | |||||
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| Caretaking | Other | Other 2 | Governance | Totals | ||
| £ | & | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Cost ofchurch activities | 45,057 | 75,042 | 12,869 | 4,015 | 136,983 | |
| Support costs, included in the above, | are as follows: | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Cost of | ||||||
| church | Total | |||||
| activities | activities | |||||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Wages | 45,057 | 43,882 | ||||
| Rates and water | 6,142 | 6,189 | ||||
| Insurance | 7,342 | 7,642 | ||||
| Light and heat | 30,683 | 29,203 | ||||
| Repairs& maintenance | 8,460 | 31,972 | ||||
| Depreciation oftangible fixed assets | 22,415 | 11,233 | ||||
| Cleaning | 3,172 | 3,849 | ||||
| Office expenses, postage& stationery | 4,678 | 3,436 | ||||
| Telephone& internet | 1,368 | 1,333 | ||||
| Legal fees& subscriptions | 3,651 | 3,351 | ||||
| Independent examiner | 4,015 | 3,151 | ||||
| 136,983 | 145,241 |
7, TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees’ expenses
There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
- STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
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Administration 2 2
Caretakers 1 2
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No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2024
8. STAFF COSTS - continued
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|COMPARATIVES|FOR THE|STATEMENT|OF|FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|
|fund|funds|funds|
|£|£|£|
|INCOME AND|ENDOWMENTS FROM|
|Donations|and|legacies|10,817|25,768|36,585|
|Other trading|activities|129,152|(1,245)|127,907|
|Investment|income|4,700|-|4,700|
|Other income|2,000|-|2,000|
|Total|146,669|24,523|171,192|
|EXPENDITURE|ON|
|Charitable|activities|
|Cost of church|activities|171,500|6,219|177,719|
|Minister|costs|13,100|405|13,505|
|Total|184,600|6.624|191,224|
|Net|gains|on|investments|24|-|24|
|NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|(37,907)|17,899|(20,008)|
|RECONCILIATION|OF|FUNDS|
|Total|funds|brought|forward|260,379|26,877|287,256|
|TOTAL|FUNDS CARRIED|FORWARD|222,472|44,776|267,248|
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2024
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 10. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETSASSETS | |
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| Plant and | ||
| machinery | ||
| £ | ||
| COST | ||
| At 1 January 2024 | 119,215 | |
| Additions | 67,142 | |
| At 31 December 2024 | 186,357 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||
| At 1 January 2024 | 74,284 | |
| Charge foryear | 22,414 | |
| At 31 December 2024 | 96,698 | |
| NET BOOKVALUE | ||
| At 31 December2024 | 89,659 | |
| At 31 December 2023 | 44,931 | |
| 11. | FIXEDASSET INVESTMENTS | |
| Listed | ||
| investments | ||
| £ | ||
| MARKETVALUE | ||
| At | January 2024 | |
| Additions | 917 | |
| Disposals | (189) | |
| Revaluations | 5,306 | |
| At 31 December 2024 | 69,475 | |
| NET BOOKVALUE | ||
| At 31 December 2024 | 69,475 | |
| At 31 December 2023 | 63.441 | |
| There were no investment assets outside the UK. | ||
| Cost or valuation at 31 December 2024 is represented by: | ||
| Listed | ||
| investments | ||
| £ | ||
| Valuation in 2023 | 63,441 | |
| Valuation in 2024 | 6,034 | |
| 69,475 |
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2024
P, DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
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| £ | £ | ||||
| Trade debtors | 17,259 | 12,628 | |||
| Other debtors | 9,440 | 13,969 | |||
| 26,699 | 26,597 | ||||
| 13. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Trade creditors | 4,719 | 2,276 | |||
| Other creditors | 8,569 | 13,213 | |||
| 13,288 | 15,489 | ||||
| 14. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| Net | Transfers | ||||
| movement | between | At | |||
| At 1.1.24 | in funds | funds | 31.12.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 222,472 | (13,214) | 39,498 | 248,756 | |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Communion & special collections | 701 | - | - | 701 | |
| 5000 Project | 44,075 | (5,061) | - | 39,014 | |
| Fan Coil Units in Whitfield Hall | - | 19,659 | (19,659 ) | - | |
| FireAlarm System | - | 19,839 | (19,839 ) | - | |
| 44,776 | 34,437 | (39,498 ) | 39,715 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 267,248 | 21,223 | - | 288,471 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||||
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | losses | in funds | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 148,835 | (167,355) | 5,306 | (13,214) | |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| 5000 Project | 422 | (5,483 ) | - | (5,061) | |
| Fan Coil Units in Whitfield Hall | 19,659 | - | - | 19,659 | |
| FireAlarm System | 19,839 | - | - | 19,839 | |
| 39,920 | (5,483) | - | 34,437 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 188,755 | (172,838) | 5,306 | 21,223 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2024
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | Transfers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| movement | between | At | ||
| At 1.1.23 | in funds | funds | 31.12.23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 260,379 | (37,907) | - | 222,472 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Communion & special collections | 701 | - | - | 701 |
| 5000 Project | 26,006 | 17,899 | 170 | 44,075 |
| Shower fund | 170 | - | (170) | - |
| 26,877 | 17,899 | - | 44,776 | |
| TOTALFUNDS | 287,256 | (20,008 ) | - | 267,248 |
| Comparative netmovement in funds, included in the above are as | follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | |
| resources | expended | losses | in funds | |
| sa | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 146,669 | (184,600 ) | 24 | (37,907) |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| 5000 Project | 24,523 | (6,624) | - | 17,899 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 171,192 | (191,224) | 24 | (20,008) |
The church accounts include four restricted funds, where the monies can only be used for the specific purpose for which they are entrusted to the church. These monies are not at the disposal of the church for any other purpose, and represent:
i) Communion and special collections - received and paid out to appointed recipients.
ii) 5000 Project, which is an outreach project directed to assist homeless and vulnerable adults in Bromley. iii) Fan Coil Units fund - this was a restricted grant from the Synod for upgrading the heating system in Whitfield Hall.Once expended the fund was transferred to the general fund.
(iv) Fire Alarm fund - as per the above fund.
| Hall.Once expended the fund waswas transferred to the general fund. (iv) Fire AlarmAlarm fund - as per thethe above fund. |
Hall.Once expended the fund waswas transferred to the general fund. (iv) Fire AlarmAlarm fund - as per thethe above fund. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Communion and special collections | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| SOFA | Broughtforward balance | 701 | 701 |
| Donations | - | “ | |
| Donations | passed on | - | - |
| 701 | 701 |
Represented by:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
| Cash held | at bank | 701 | 701 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 Project (see details below) | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| SOFA | Brought forward balance | 44,075 | 26,006 |
| Income | 422 | 24,523 | |
| Costs | (5,483 ) | (6,624) | |
| Transfer | - | 170 | |
| 39,014 | 44,075 | ||
| Represented by: | |||
| Cash held | at bank | 39,014 | 44,075 |
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Income | |||
| Donations | 422 | 25.768 | |
| Fundraising | - | - | |
| Rents received | - | (1,245) | |
| 422 | 24,523 | ||
| Expenditure | |||
| Weekly meal | (409) | (1,285) | |
| Grants payable | - | (50) | |
| Repairs to | equipment | (364) | (954) |
| Office expenses | (80) | (103) | |
| Other | (4,630) | (4,232) | |
| (5,483) | 6.624 | ||
| Fan Coil | Units in Whitfield Hall | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | ||
| SOFA | Brought forward balance | - | - |
| Income | 19,659 | - | |
| Costs | - | - | |
| Transfer | (19,659) | - |
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BROMLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2024
14, MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
| FireAlarm System | FireAlarm System | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| SOFA | Broughtforwardbalance | - | - |
| Income | 19,839 | - | |
| Costs | “ | = | |
| Transfer | (19,839) | - |
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 December 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||||
| Donations and legacies | ||||
| Donations | 7,629 | 422 | 8,051 | 34,994 |
| Gift aid | - | - | - | 1,591 |
| 7,629 | 422 | 8,051 | 36,585 | |
| Othertrading activities | ||||
| Rents received | 133,205 | - | 133,205 | 127,460 |
| Catering& cafe | - | - | - | 447 |
| 133,205 | - | 133,205 | 127,907 | |
| Investment income | ||||
| Other fixed asset invest - FI | 917 | - | 917 | 2.850 |
| Deposit account interest | 1,622 | - | 1,622 | 1.850 |
| 2,539 | - | 2,539 | 4,700 | |
| Other income | ||||
| Grants | 2,000 | 39,498 | 41,498 | 2,000 |
| Gift Aid claim | 1,080 | - | 1,080 | - |
| Other income - others | 2,382 | - | 2,382 | - |
| 5,462 | 39,498 | 44,960 | 2.000 | |
| Total incoming resources | 148,835 | 39,920 | 188,755 | 171,192 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Wages | 15,506 | 431 | 15,937 | 27,109 |
| Pensions | 1,266 | - | 1,266 | 1.453 |
| Bank charges | 60 | 60 | 120 | 122 |
| URC Ministry & Mission Fund | 10,883 | 337 | 11,220 | 10,200 |
| Grants to individuals | - | - | - | 50 |
| Staffrecruitment& training | 66 | - | 66 | 75 |
| Meals & shelter | 419 | 409 | 828 | 1,285 |
| Church music | 2,338 | - | 2,338 | 2.370 |
| Bad debts | 93 | - | 93 | 14 |
| Minister costs | 3,867 | 120 | 3,987 | 3,305 |
| 34,498 | 1,357 | 35,855 | 45,983 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 December 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| funds | ‘funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Support costs | ||||
| Caretaking | ||||
| Wages | 43,620 | 1,437 | 45,057 | 43,882 |
| Other | ||||
| Rates andwater | 6,098 | 44 | 6,142 | 6,189 |
| Insurance | 7,122 | 220 | 7,342 | 7,642 |
| Light and heat | 29,712 | 971 | 30,683 | 29,203 |
| Repairs& maintenance | 8,096 | 364 | 8,460 | 31,972 |
| Plant andmachinery | 21,749 | 666 | 22,415 | 11,233 |
| 72,777 | 2,265 | 75,042 | 86,239 | |
| Other 2 | ||||
| Cleaning | 3,045 | 127 | 3,172 | 3,849 |
| Office expenses, postage& stationery | 4,598 | 80 | 4,678 | 3,436 |
| Telephone& internet | 1,306 | 62 | 1,368 | 1,333 |
| Legal fees& subscriptions | 3,595 | 56 | 3,651 | 3,351 |
| 12,544 | 325 | 12,869 | 11,969 | |
| Governance | ||||
| Independent examiner | 3,916 | 99 | 4,015 | 3,151 |
| Total resources expended | 167,355 | 5,483 | 172,838 | 191,224 |
| Net (expenditure)/income before gains and | ||||
| losses | (18,520) | 34,437 | 15,917 | (20,032) |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||||
| Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments | 6 | - | 6 | (114) |
| Net(expenditure)/income | (18,514) | 34,437 | 15,923 | (20,146) |
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