BEARFIELD CHURCH
Accounts – 31st May 2025
BEARFIELD CHURCH
(A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
Charity number: 1136765 Company number: 7254525
Accounts – 31st May 2025
INDEX
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1-2. Report of the Trustees and General Information 3. Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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6-9. Notes to the Accounts
Registered in England and Wales No: 7254525
BEARFIELD CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31st May 2025
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31[st] May 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the charities Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland; FRS 102) issued in October 2019.
Reference and Administration Details
The charity’s name is Bearfield Church. Charity Registration Number: 1136765 Company Number: 7254525 Registered Office: 22b High Street, Witney, Oxon, OX28 6RB
Trustees and Directors
The Trustees of the charitable company (the charity) are its Directors for the purposes of company law. The Trustees and officers who served during the year and since the year end were as follows:
T Vaughton (Chairman) H Fuggle N Campbell R Squire
Objectives and Activities
The main objects of the charity are:
i) The advancement of the Christian faith in the UK and overseas. ii) To relieve persons in conditions of need, hardship or who are aged or sick. iii) To advance education in accordance with Christian principles. iv) To promote other charitable objects as decided by the Trustees from time to time.
In planning the activities of the charitable company the directors have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
Achievements and Performance
During the year, Bearfield Church has continued to focus on worship, discipleship, community outreach and the effective stewardship of its people, buildings and resources. The Trustees have worked closely with the Bearfield Leadership Team to support the church’s mission and ensure good governance across all areas of activity.
Children’s, youth and family work has remained a priority. Bearcubs, JAM, TGI and SOS have continued to provide regular opportunities for children and young people to learn, build friendships and explore the Christian faith in age-appropriate and welcoming settings. The Trustees have overseen the development of plans to recruit a new Youth, Children and Families Worker to strengthen this work in the coming year.
BEARFIELD CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31st May 2025 ( Continued)
Achievements and Performance (continued)
Community engagement has continued through activities such as the Oasis coffee morning, which provides a warm, inclusive space for members of the wider community. Environmental and social justice work has been strengthened through the formation of the ESJ group, focusing on care for creation and community use of church grounds.
Worship and discipleship have remained central to church life, supported by a committed team of leaders and volunteers. Teaching, prayer and small group activities have continued to encourage spiritual growth and wholelife discipleship.
The Trustees have maintained oversight of staffing, safeguarding, property and finance. A range of building maintenance and improvement works have been completed, with further works planned as resources allow.
Financially, the charity remains on a stable footing. Due to careful management, a gap in staffing costs and generous donations, reserves have increased, enabling the church to plan confidently for future staffing and building improvements. Trustees continue to monitor income and expenditure closely to ensure long-term sustainability.
Financial Review
The total income for the year was £82,686 and total expenditure on charitable activities amounted to £55,820.
Reserves Policy
Our reserves policy is that we keep four months running costs in the account and we also have a quinquennial report done every five years so we can budget for upcoming/required building works over the following five years and we had one of these completed in 2016. Given the unforeseen expenditure which could arise in respect of the property the trustees consider that the level of reserves currently held is appropriate.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Bearfield Church is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 14th May 2010. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission.
Appointment of Trustees
The trustees keep the composition of the board under review and will seek to appoint additional members with appropriate skills and expertise should the need arise. Interested parties are given details of the background of the charitable company in order to make them aware of current activities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the Small Companies Regime within part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by the trustees on 12th February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
T Vaughton
………………………………….. Trustee/Director
Bradford on Avon
BEARFIELD CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bearfield Church for the year ended 31st May 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity’s trustees (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
A P Williams BSc FCCA A J Carter & Co Limited Chartered Certified Accountants
22b High Street Witney Oxon OX28 6RB 23rd February 2026
BEARFIELD CHURCH
Statement of Financial Activities
(including an income and expenditure account)
for the year ended 31st May 2025
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Other income 4 Investment income 5 Total incoming resources Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 Fundraising costs Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds for the year Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 £ £ £ 63,126 - 63,126 19,047 19,047 513 - 513 82,686 - 82,686 50,802 - 50,802 5,018 - 5,018 55,820 - 55,820 26,866 - 26,866 - - - 26,866 - 26,866 61,905 - 61,905 £88,771 £- £88,771 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 47,219 15,590 381 |
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| 63,190 | ||
| 51,769 - |
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| 51,769 | ||
| 11,421 - |
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| 11,421 50,484 |
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| £61,905 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.
The notes on page 6 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
Registered in England and Wales: 7254525
BEARFIELD CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET
| Note Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 11 Total current assets Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets 13 The funds of the Charity Restricted income funds 14 Unrestricted income funds 14 Total unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
2025 £ 78,016 11,907 89,923 1,152 88,771 88,771 £88,771 - 88,771 88,771 £88,771 |
2024 £ 54,354 8,679 |
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| 63,033 1,128 |
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| 61,905 | ||
| 61,905 | ||
| £61,905 | ||
| - 61,905 |
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| 61,905 | ||
| £61,905 |
For the year ended 31st May 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors Responsibilities
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476; and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the act with respect to the accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the Small Companies Regime with Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
These accounts were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on: 12th February 2026 and are signed on their behalf by:
T Vaughton ............................................. ) ) ) Directors/Trustees H Fuggle ) ............................................. )
The notes on pages 6 to 9 form part of these financial statements
BEARFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st May 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 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)) (issued in October 2019) – (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Public Benefit Entity
Bearfield Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Going Concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern
b) Income Recognition Policies
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met:
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The charity has entitlement to the funds;
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any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met or are fully within the control of the charity;
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there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable; and
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the amount can be measured reliably.
Income received in advance of a specific performance or provision of other specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
c) Donated Services
In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) the general time of volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.
- d) Interest Receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
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e) Fund Accounting
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Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the Charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the Charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for the particular areas of the Charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the Charity.
BEARFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st May 2025
f) Expenditure and Irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
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Expenditure on Charitable activities.
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Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
g) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amounts due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any trade discounts due.
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h) Cash at Bank and in Hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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i) Creditors and Provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
2. Legal Status of the Charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
3. Income from donations
| Gifts and donations Grants Other income Fundraising Church activities and venue hire Other |
2025 £ 63,126 - £63,126 2025 £ 3,158 14,389 1,500 £19,047 |
2024 £ 47,219 - |
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| £47,219 | ||
| 2024 £ - 15,553 37 |
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| £15,590 |
4. Other income
BEARFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st May 2025
5. Investment income
| Interest | 2025 £ 513 £513 |
2024 £ 381 |
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| £381 |
6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
| Ministry support Church leaders' fees and expenses Church services Gifts and donations Light and heat Church repairs and maintenance Youth and children Office costs Outreach and church events Cleaning Insurance Accountancy Total 7. Net income/(expenditure) for the year This is stated after charging: Independent examiner's fee 8. Staff costs Salaries and Wages |
2025 Total £ 120 23,904 2,350 4,573 4,648 6,843 157 4,485 - 728 1,842 1,152 £50,802 2025 £ 1,152 2025 £ 26,590 £26,590 |
2024 Total £ - 23,183 2,003 3,663 6,390 6,244 484 3,894 2,487 724 1,569 1,128 |
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| £51,769 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,128 |
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| 2024 £ 24,491 |
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| £24,491 |
No employees had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2024: £Nil).
9. Related party transactions
During the year the trustees and their close relatives made donations to the charity totalling £13,675.
There have been no further transactions with any of the trustees which require separate disclosure within the financial statements.
No trustees received any remuneration or were paid any expenses during the year (2024: £Nil).
BEARFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
10. Corporation tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
11. Debtors
| 2025 £ Gift Aid 11,907 £11,907 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 £ Accruals 1,152 £1,152 Analysis of net assets between funds General Designated Restricted Fund Funds Funds £ £ £ Cash at bank and in hand 78,016 - - Other net current assets/(liabilities) 10,755 - - Total £88,771 £- £- Analysis of charitable funds Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds Balance Incoming Resources 01.06.2024 resources expended Transfers £ £ £ £ General fund 61,905 82,686 (55,820) - Total £61,905 £82,686 £(55,820) £- |
2024 £ 8,679 £8,679 2024 £ 1,128 £1,128 Total £ 78,016 10,755 £88,771 Funds 31.05.2025 £ 88,771 £88,771 |
2024 £ 8,679 £8,679 2024 £ 1,128 £1,128 Total £ 78,016 10,755 £88,771 Funds 31.05.2025 £ 88,771 £88,771 |
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| £88,771 | |||
| Funds 31.05.2025 £ 88,771 £88,771 |
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- Creditors: amounts falling due within one year