Trustees Report - Dec 2025
The church con�nued to pursue its charitable objec�ves, namely sharing our Protestant faith as it has been historically understood according to the doctrinal standards of our deeds.
"Loving Jesus, loving you - reaching Exeter and beyond" is our mo�o and we con�nued to put it into prac�ce.
We remained focused on right rela�onships and good teaching. Teaching in 2025 covered God’s crea�on order from Genesis 1, The Suffering Church through the psalms, The sufficiency of Christ through Colossians, What it takes to bring people back to God through Ezra, Life through the Word as we began a series in John’s Gospel and a Christmas series on The Incarna�on of God.
We are s�ll a small church but this year has again seen growth with our average a�endance now at 31 up from 26 last year. This is hugely encouraging given we started in 2010 with a faithful 10. It is slow work but people keep seeing we are growing and lives are being changed. God is encouraging us, even though the ba�les keep coming!
Our outreach into the community has also grown with more people now joining regular street evangelism. We con�nue to be in Exeter, Exmouth and Plymouth and we con�nue with our pro-life outreach.
decision to leave the denomina�on several years ago and this has been par�cularly draining and challenging for us. Ownership of the buildings is at stake and we are keen to make known that the FCE denomina�on of which we were a part are the ones to have departed from the Protestant faith as originally cons�tuted in the founda�on Declara�on of Principles. We believe that ownership cannot be determined without regard to the terms of this founda�onal deed and that it is akin to having a building with a covenant on it and that the covenant/ basis of faith and prac�ce cannot be ignored.
As we have reported in previous years, our administra�on has previously been a weakness with many significant personal ba�les limi�ng our capacity but we are pleased to announce that the accounts for this year ending Dec 2025 are being submi�ed ahead of �me and we will have new accoun�ng so�ware in place going forward to ensure we do not fall behind again. 2026 will be our 7[th] year with myself as the minister and we
victories and progress, God-willing.
Our manse was without a tenant in 2025 which nega�vely impacted our income otherwise, as can be seen from the income of the previous year, we would have generated a surplus for this year. Though it has le� us with repair work before we can rent it out to a new tenant, we took the decision to use the opportunity to get ourselves into a posi�on where we can invest in the property and significantly refurbish it in 2026 so that it will be a far be�er asset for many years to come and give us a be�er tenant and be�er rental income going forward.
There con�nues to be much answer to prayer within the congrega�on. We con�nue to tes�fy to God's unfailing love and faithfulness. We con�nue to commit ourselves unto God in Christ and know He will bless us.
On behalf of the trustees
Revd Steven Hanna - Chair of Trustees
30/03/2026
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Christchurch Exeter
SOFA for the year ended 31 December 2025
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|Income & Expenditure|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total 2025|Total 2024|
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|Income|
|Offerings|(Online|Donations)|10,401|-|10,401|9,794|
|Grosvenor|Rent (Church|Hall)|16,050|-|16,050|19,500|
|Manse Rent (Pinhoe Rd|rent)|292|-|292|10,500|
|‘Donations (Loose|Plate|Collection)|6,975|-|6,975|7,162|
|Bank Interest|241|-|241|358|©|
|Total incoming resources|33,959|33,959|47,315|
|Expenditure|
|Staff|28,950|-|28,950|46,992|
|Honoraria|60|-|60|-|
|Outreach|-|-|-|-|
|Insurance|2,212|-|2,212|2,152|
|Church|maintenance|4,068|-|4,068|-|
|Heating|&|Light|1,893|-|1,893|2,141|
|Water|301|-|301|299|
|Events|-|-|-|460|
|Denominational|fees|-|-|-|-|
|Internet|342|~|342|317|
|Missionary|giving|-|-|-|-|
|Other|313|-|313|-|
|Manse|1,992|-|1,992|591|
|Total resources|expended|40,131|40,131|52,951|
|Net movement|(6,172)|~|(6,172)|(5,636)|
|Fund|Balances Brought Forward|on|1st January 2025|52,274|13,612|68,586.|74,222—|
|Fund|Balances as of 31st December 2025|~~|46,102|13,612,|62,414|~~|68,586,|
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Assets as at: 31.12.2025 31.12.2024
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|Cash|at hand|420|14,942|
|Lloyds|39,883|31,773|
|NatWest Business|Reserve|21,806|21,565|
|NatWest|Current|305|305|
|Total|62,414|68,586|
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Christchurch Exeter
| BALANCE SHEET | BALANCE SHEET | ||||
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| for the yearended 31 December 2025 | |||||
| Unrestricted ee funds funds |
Designated funds |
Total 2025 |
Total 2024 |
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| Current assets | |||||
| Debtors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash atbank and in hand | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 |
| Totalcurrentassets | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 |
| Creditors: falling due within oneyear | - | - | - | - | - |
| Netcurrentassets/(liabilities) | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 |
| Totalassets less currentliabilities | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 |
| Creditors: falling due afterone year | - | - | - | - | - |
| Provisions forliabilities | z | 2 | x | iE | |
| Totalnetassets orliabilities | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 |
| Funds ofthe Charity | |||||
| Designated Funds | = | 7 | - | - | - |
| Restricted incomefunds | - | 13,612 | - | 13,612 | 13,612 |
| Unrestricted funds | 48,802 | - | - | 48,802 | 53,292 |
| Revaluation reserve | 7 | = | = | . | P |
| Totalfunds | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 |
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Christchurch Exeter
SOFA for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Financial Report: Income& Expenditure |
Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Total2025 | Total2024 | ||
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| Income | ||||||
| Offerings (Online Donations) | 10,401 | z | 10,401 | 9,794 | ||
| GrosvenorRent(Church Hall) | 16,050 | - | 16,050 | 19,500 | ||
| ManseRent(Pinhoe Rd rent) | 292 | - | 292 | 10,500 | ||
| ‘Donations (Loose Plate Collection) | 6,975 | - | 6,975 | 7,162 | ||
| Bank Interest | 241 | - | 241 | 358 | © | |
| Totalincoming resources | 33,959 | 33,959 | 47,315 | |||
| Expenditure | ||||||
| Staff Honoraria |
28,950 60 |
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28,950 60 |
46,992 - |
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| Outreach Insurance |
- 2,212 |
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- 2,212 |
- 2,152 |
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| Church maintenance | 4,068 | - | 4,068 | - | ||
| Heating & Light | 1,893 | - | 1,893 | 2,141 | ||
| Water Events |
301 - |
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301 - |
299 460 |
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| Denominational fees | - | - | - | : | ||
| Internet | 342 | - | 342 | 317 | ||
| Missionary giving | - | - | - | - | ||
| Other | 313 | - | 313 | - | ||
| Manse | 1,992 | - | 1,992 | 591 | ||
| Totalresourcesexpended | 40,131 | 40,131 | 52,951 | |||
| Netmovement | (6,172) | - | (6,172) | (5,636) | ||
| Fund BalancesBroughtForward on 1stJanuary2025 Fund Balances as of31stDecember2025 |
52274. 46,102. |
13,012 13612 |
68,586 62414 |
74,222— 68,586 |
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| Assets as at: | 31.12.2025 | 31.12.2024 | ||||
| Cash athand | 420 | 14,942 | ||||
| Lloyds | 39,883 | 31,773 | ||||
| NatWestBusiness Reserve | 21,806 | 21,565 | ||||
| NatWestCurrent Total |
305 62414. |
305 ————s«G8,586 |
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Christchurch Exeter
BALANCE SHEET for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Unrestricted funds |
— funds |
Designated funds |
Total 2025 |
Total 2024 |
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| Current assets | ||||||
| Debtors | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Cash atbank and in hand | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 | |
| Totalcurrentassets | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 | |
| Creditors: fallingduewithinoneyear | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Netcurrent assets/(liabilities) | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 | |
| Totalassets less currentliabilities | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 | |
| Creditors: falling due afterone year | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Provisions for liabilities | a | < | ‘ | ‘ | ||
| Totalnetassets orliabilities | 48,802 | 13,612 | - | 62,414 | 66,904 | |
| Funds ofthe Charity | ||||||
| Designated Funds | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Restricted incomefunds | - | 13,612 | - | 13,612 | 13,612 | |
| Unrestricted funds | 48,802 | - | - | 48,802 | 53,292 | |
| Revaluation reserve | - | 7 | = | _ | « | |
| Totalfunds | __48802.~—-—s«13,612,~=*é~“‘(w"-+ | + .i.4©l4i4«€«° |
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Christ Church Exeter
| report on the accounts of Christ Church Exeter for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, and related notes.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the charity’s governing document. They are responsible for ensuring that the accounts provide a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position and comply with relevant legislation.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011; 2. Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
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State whether any matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions issued by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters.
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The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, | do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect: 1. Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011;
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The accounts do not accord with the accounting records;
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The accounts fail to comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Financial Observations
However, | draw attention to the following financial observations: 1. The charity reported an income of £33,958.91 and an expenditure of £40,131.03, resulting in a deficit of £6,172.12 for the financial year. This represents a reduction in reserves and highlights the need for careful financial
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planning to ensure ongoing sustainability.
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As in previous years, the majority of income was derived from the renting out of the church premises (£16,050). Income from the church manse was significantly lower (£292), reflecting the impact of the previous tenants leaving the property in a poor state of repair. Trustees should consider the ongoing implications of this reduced income stream and any associated refurbishment costs.
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The main area of expenditure continues to be the cost of the minister's employment. While this is central to the charity’s mission and activities, the ; trustees should ensure that staffing costs remain sustainable in relation to income levels.
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In light of the deficit, the trustees may wish to review their reserves policy and budgeting processes to ensure that sufficient funds are maintained to support the charity’s ongoing operations and commitments.
Subject to the above observations, | have no concerns regarding the preparation or presentation of the accounts.
Conclusion
In my opinion, the accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and provide a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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Signed: A TOK
Name: Tim Davies AAT Membership no: 20319318
Date: 30th March 2026
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Christchurch Exeter NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Note 1) for the period ended 31st December 2025
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1 Principal accounting policies
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The Charity has claimed the exemptions available in Section 1a of FRS102 not to prepare a cash flow since it is a small charity.
a) Basis of Preparation and Assessment of Going Concern The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. With items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes.
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b) Public Benefit Entity
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Christchurch Exeter as a charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
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c) Going Concern
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The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the
Charity's ability to continue as agoing concern.
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d) Income Recognition Policies
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the
following criteria are met:
. The charity has entitlement to the funds;
: Any performance conditions attached to the items of income
have been met or are fully within the control of the charity;
. There is suffcient certainty that receipt of the income is
considered probable; and
: 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.
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Christchurch Exeter
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Note 1 continue) for the period ended 31st December 2025
e) Fund Accounting
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Funds held by the Charity are:
Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees. Designated funds - these are funds set aside by the Trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects. Restricted funds — these are funds that 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.
f) Resources expended and basis of allocation of costs Expenditure is included when incurred and includes irrecoverable VAT. Expenditure on operational programmes is recognised in the period in which it is incurred. A designated fund is established for expenditure which has been committed to projects, but remains unspent at the year end.
g) 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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-h) Creditors and Provisions
Creditors and Provisions are identified when the Charity has a present responsibility arising from a previous obligation that will result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount necessary to satisfy the obligation can be reliably measured or approximated. Provisions and Creditors are recognised at the settlement amount.
i) Costs of managing and administering the charity
These represent costs attributable to the management of the charity’s assets, organisational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
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Christchurch Exeter NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Notes 2 - 3) for the period ended 31st December 2025
| 2 | Analysis ofnetassetsbetweenfunds | General Fund |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total | |
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| Cash atbankand inhand | 48,802 | 13,612 | 62,414 | |||
| Other net current assets/(liabilities) | - | - | ||||
| Total | 48,802 | - | 13,612 | 62,414 | ||
| 3 | Analysis ofcharitable funds | Balance 01/01/2025 |
Incoming resources |
Resources expended |
Net Movement |
Funds 31/12/2025 |
| Analysis ofmovements in funds | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General fund | 68,586 | 33,959 | 40,131 | (6,172) | 62,414 | |
| Total | 68,586 | 33,959 | 40,131 | (6,172) | 62,414 |
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