Great Shelford
. Free Church
Annual Report of the trustees for the year ended 31st March 2023
Charlty Name."
Great Shelford Free Church IBapllsll also known as GSFC
Reqlstrotlon Number..
Address..
1141345
GreotShelAorf Free Church (Baptlstj
High Street
Great Shelford
C822 5EH
Property Trustees..
The Baptist Unlon Corporation
Baptist House
129 Broadway
Dldcot
Oxfordshlre
OXII 8RT
Trustees..
(Leadershlp Team)
Rev'd, Martin Cockerill
Mrs Diana Parr
Elder Imini5terl (Until 31, July 20221
Elder Imlnlsrerlal Assistantl (Acting Pastor
from I" August 20221
Elder
Secretary
Church Treasurer
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon (Term ended 21 October 20221
Deacon (Term started i" November 20221
(Term a5 Treasurer ended 31" March 20221
Mr5. Liz Jenkin
Mrs Jillian Hardwick
MT Stuart Watt
Mr Colin Jefferson
Mr Christopher Smith
Mr Blsmark Donkor
Mr Graham BriKoe
Mr Neville Fisher
Bonkers..
Barclay5 Bank plc
Independent Examiner..
Mr john Stirrat FCCA, Hardca5tle Burton INewmarketkLimited, Chartered Certified
Atcountants

Acting Pastorfs Letter
This past year ha5 seen a big change in the life of GSFC with our pastor of the last 8 years moving
into a new calling elsewhere, and the beginning of our search to find the person who God is calling
to fill that place for the next stage of our ministry here.
A time of interregnum can be difficult, a time of waiting and wondering, but it is also a time in
which we can be drawn closer to God, both as individuals and as a body of believers, and a time
when we can grow closer to one another, as we support one another and step up to take on
additional duties which arise. We can build on the work that has already been done: we can
contlllue to dig deeper wells, growing in our own faith, and encouraging one another as we meet
together to put down strong roots. We can also continue to have wide doors that not only
welcome in all comers but through which we can take out to the community that which we have
taken in ourselves. Our wide doors also encompass the wider body of Christ as we seek to work
longside other churches in this communitv.
Our verse for 2023 is Hosea 10-12 '1t is time to seek the Lord, until he comes and showers
righteousne55 on you., We are in that time of seeking the Lord, and I pray we will continue to seek
him diligently until he comes with his showers of great blessin8s: his righteousness in which we
experience his love, his mercy, his forgiveness, hls power and his presence.
The be8inn ing of that verse in Hosea speaks about sowing and reaping and breakin8 ilp
unploughed ground and as we look forward to the year ahead we seek to step out into all that
God has for us In this church and in this community. We seek to break into new ground where we
will sow the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ into the lives of those we meet, and to reap a
harvest for the Kin8dom of God. This 15 something we cannot do in our own strength and authoritv
but only with the stren8th and power of the Father, so let us be encouraged to continue to seek
his face, to hear his voice giving direction for the way we need to go and then moving forward to
follow where he leads.
Dlana Parr
Acting Pastor
Church Secretary's Report
As we began this year, I thought we were about to begin a "normal" year. The restrictions of
COVID were behind u5, and we were looklng forward to a restored way ofworkin8. But that was
before Martin informed us that he and Clare had decided to move on and continue their mini5trv
in Northallerton on the 3, April and our administrator Maxine left to take up a new role at the end
of April. So, not a normal year but a year nevertheless of Breat purpose and outreach. As I be8in to
recount what we have done, the danger is I miss something and unintentionally cause offence. If I
have missed an event or activity I'm really sorry.
At the beginning ofthe year, we were encouraged to complete the document that recounted our
story and journey, that Paul Joel had begun in July last year. This proved a very useful document
when we came to think about our Church profile in October and really focused in on the Church
we believed God wanted us to be.
After Easter, we ran a Hope Explored course, several non-christians came and Diana and the team
were able to share their faith with them.
Martin and the family left at the end of July,. they didn't want a fuss just tea and cake. It was sad to
see them go but they went with our love, blessing and good wishe5. With the manse empty, Stuart
Watt and a small band of helpers (thank you all) set about doing necessary improvement works

and decorating. Stuart worked tirelessly, Scheduling both workman and volunteers with military
like precision before we welcomed a Ukrainian family to live there on a 6 month5 lease.
In September, Margaret Cletheroe joined the team as our administrator. We opened Cara Coffee
durin8 the Fun Run and hosted another successful Eco Fest. As already alluded to, in October we
spent a Saturday afternoon talking and praying about our church profile. A lot of prayer had
already 8one into this, as we were encouraged to pray throughout July and August and met on a
Sunday in September to pray collectively before continuing the conversation at two church
members meetings.
November saw us hosting the joint Remembrance Service with St Mary's before we went to the
village Cenotaph. That morning Kids, Club swelled dramatically a5 25 plus brownies and guides
joined in. We also planted Hope, giving away tulip bulbs and literature explaining the Hope we
have in Jesus on two Saturday mornings. The second Saturday was the Operation Christmas child
Christmas box packin8 extravaganza and cake sale.
December saw a return to the traditional venue for the village community carols outside the
Memorial hall on a very cold and snowy evenln8. A brass band accompanied the carols and both
Diana and Rev. Julie Norris, the recently installed vicar of St Mary's. spoke. During December there
were further opportunities to meet to worship on Christmas Eve and Chrlstmas morning.
We started the new year with a week of bible reading and prayers, reading through Isaiah. It was
800d to proclaim God's word out loud.
Next year we are hopeful we can continue our closer workin8 With St Mary's, if you read on you
can learn about the collaboration on open spaces and we have already Spoken about the
remembrance service.
We have tried to be generous with our premises. hostin8 GenR8 assembly rehearsals and team
meetings.
This year we built on our strong relationship with Shelford Primary School. Liz Jenkin lead
collective worship 12 times and Lesley Cornell facilitates the Permanent Prayer Space, explaining
the themes to the children during assemblies. As the financial year came to an end and we
looked forward to Easter, we were able to host children from Shelford School for an 'Experience
of Easter" behind Cara Coffee. This is a children's version of the stations of the cross and was a
wonderful opportunity to tell the children the Easter story.
The ministry reports that follow, detail what else has been 80in8 on throughout the year, quietly
supported by dedicated church members keen to Share theSr time and faith with others.
Membershlp
On 31, March 2023 the church had 75 members, four of whom do not currently worship with us
and we are awaiting a request to transfer their membership to their new church.
We said goodbye to three of our members Jeff Woodfin who died in May 2022, Roy Adam5 who
died in September 2022 and Helen N icholson who died in October 2022. All greatly missed.
Martin and Clare Cockerill resigned when Martin ceased to be our Pastor and they moved to their
new church. Anthony and Chloe Watkins decided to come offthe membership list as they no
longer attend.
Leadership Team
The Leadership Team and the Elders met approximately every fortnight during the year. The
Moderator also attended meetings from September 2022.

Neville Fisher left the Leadership Team on 31, March 2022. Jillian Hardwick was re-elected as
Secretary at the May meeting. Liz Jenkin was re-elected as an Elder at the July meeting. Graham
Briscoe was elected as a Deacon in the November meeting. Members who attended the May
meeting in church voted on the evening and those meetin8 on Zoom were sent voling papers
and asked to return them within a week. The July and November meetings were in person only
meetings.
Short ministry reports now follow
Children's work
Diana Parr and Clive, the much-loved orangutan puppet, continued to feature in our services, and
for the first part of the year remained the link wlth our teaching sessions in Kids, Club. The children
remain In church for the first part of the service before leaving for their own session.
A well-attended All Saints, Eve celebration took place behind Cara coffee. Families were invited to
sign up on the church website and those who came enjoyed a BBQ crafts and a trail around the
village, which proved very popular with all a8es. The evening provided a chance to meet and learn
little about Jesus and was much enjoyed by all who attended.
From September, Penny Kite took over as leader of Klds, Club, 35 Diana took on responslbility as
Acting Pastor. Each week, two members of the team lead a session that is focused upon the bible
nd based around a narrative. We also work to input into Café Church, 50 that children attending
that service may be fully included.
During the February half term we hosted a family film afternoon.
Open Space
This last year saw the be8innin8 of a new monthly collaboration with St. Mary's Church. Th15
initiative is to enable familie5 to meet together in outdoor spaces to explore falth and connect
with one another in an Informal time of worship. The sessions take place on Sunday afternoons.
once per month, alternating between the 8rounds of St. Mary's church and the church garden
behind Cara Coffee. We be8an in September and since then we have had several families join us
for these sessions, despite some very cold and wet weather, and we are beginnin8 to build
relationships with families from both churches and from the wider community, as we explore
dlfferent aspects of our falth.
Llttle Steps
The Little Steps team has continued to serve the under 3s in the area, with their parent5 and
carers. We have a steady attendance of about 20 families, many of whom have graduated from
riny Toes.
We have continued with our weekly newsletters and slimmed our data base to make sure that we
comply with General Data Protection Re8ulations IGPDRI. Margaret has also worked hard to
ensure that team members have appropriate safeguarding tralning and keep parents and carers
well-lnformed.
In the summer of 2022, we started a Freecycle, inspired by 'GrowBaby', an initiative of the
Vineyard Churches. As a result, we encourage parents to brin8 clothes, toys or equipment that
they no longer need, and give them away through Little Steps or Tiny Toes. Items can then be
taken by other parents. our Ukrainian guests, Besom Baby Bundles lan initiative of the John
Huntingdon Charity in Sawstonl and 'GrowKids' at the Cambridge Vineyard Church.
Indeed, we thank God for all the blessings that we have experienced, not only for children, but

also for parent5, carers and the dedicated team too.
Tiny Toes
Tiny Toes is a group for parents and carer5 Wlth babie5 UP to one year old. It continues to be a very
well attended group for new mums and their babies keen to meet up and connect with other
people in the same situation. The opportunity to support and pray for and with these new mums
has been a real blessin8. We have been pleased to see a number ofthese Mums and babies
transfer into Little Steps during the course of the year.
Community Café
Community Café continues to thrive as people meet on a Monday morning sitting around the
round table5 in the sanrtuary chatting to friends. The Café is really well attended and most
Mondays there is the opportunity for a conversation with someone new. We have been delighted
to See people we first met at Community Café joinin8 us for worship on a Sunday morning and the
thought for the day, provided by a small Broup of church members. is well received by all who
attend.
Over the course of the year, we have had a couple of opportunitles to share a simple meal
tO8ether after the Community Café. These events were enjoyed by all who attended.
As in previous years, cake5 are provided by church members and served by a dedicated band of
volunteers.
We would love to see our church family, of any age, using the café. You are most welcome just to
come and join in spending time chattin8 to other5. This is a real opportunity to serve our
community.
Eco church
The church is currently a Bronze Eco church, although there 15 an intention to obtain the silver
qualification next year. In May the Church Members, Meeting a8reed to offset our energy usage
by paying to plant 9 trees in the East of England. This meant our 2021 energy usa8e was all
renewably sourced or offset, The same will be done for our 2022 energy usage. In September we
ran an Eco Festival featuring the Repair Café, representatives from the council, a baby's clothes
swap, child ren's activities and various green retailers. It was an opportunity to witness to a
number of people who otherwise wouldn't have entered a church.
Prayer Mlnlstrv
The prayer mlnSstry continues Wlth a small but dedicated group meeting via Zoom on a Sunday
evening led by Bismark Donkor. Splittin8 into smaller 8roups has allowed for meaningful sharing
and reflection5 and discerning on prayer points.
Over the past year we have also introduced in-person prayer meetin8s in the church at 6.30pm on
the days we have café church, focusing on prayer for the new pastor. We hope to continue the in-
person prayer meetings even after a new pastor is appointed.
Our prayer of intercession is led by members of the church on the 1$1 and 3rd weeks of the month,
except when there is café church. They lead our prayers for our church, the wider community, our
country. the world and prayer needs for people affected by war, conflicts, natural disasters and
national issues affecting our daily lives. We also have mission months where we dedicate time to
pray for that mission during our church service. If you would like to loln the rota for our prayer of
intercession please contact Blsmark.
Each week there is also an opportunity to share prayers or to be prayed for prior to the start of the
church service, between 10.00 and 10.25am. This is mainly attended by the team leading the
service on the day.
The prayer chain has been very active after being relaunched at the beginning of March 2022. It

services both internal prayer requests and external prayer requests. If you would like to be
involved in the prayer chain, it is not too late to join please speak to Bismark or Maria Begley who
wi51 share the email address and WhatsApp numbers.
If you would like prayer from the prayer team in person after church or at other time5, please
contact Bismark. Maria, Anne Beresford or Penny Pearl who would be delighted to pray with you.
Mission
Following the reinvi8orating of our rni55ion fdcus last year, this year we continued to support
eighth charities. Four were a given IBMS, GenR8, EBA Home Mission and SSYII and four were
voted by members having been proposed by a mem ber with a particular heart for that mission.
Each mission rep had a month to share their mission partner with the church through the Link, the
church webslte, a focus noticeboard in church, at least one Sunday morning focus slot, either via
video or in person and the opportunity for one official church fundraising event a year, or8anised
by the rep in discussion with the leadership team.
The missions we chose, and the representatives are set out below:
BMS
Lesley Cornell
Centre of
Hope
Hands of
Mercv
DFN IUKI
Graham Briscoe
GenR8
Penny Kite
Robin Blee & Helen Wood
EBA Home Martin Cockerill
Mission
Diana Parr
Martin arranged
this before he left the
church.
ssyi
Jean Chambers
Frlends
International
Sarah Hogg & Jean Chambers
The church also continued to support Operation Christmas Child. Jane Furlow led this work.
Safeguarding
The Safeguarding procedures were explained to the church at the July Church Members Meetin8
by the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The Safeguarding Policy wa5 sent out wilh the agenda for
that meeting, and all those who work with children and adults in need of care asked to confirm
that they had read, understood it and agreed to abide by it. Our new administrator has made
great inroads into updatin8 all the DBS checks and booking people who could not attend last year
onto the BU Level 2 course, and all trustees are now trained to Level 3. The si8ning and posters
around the church have been updated.
Warm Hubs
Durin8 the period November to March the Great Shelford Parish Council rented space in GSFC so
that our premises could be used for the warm hub. The Memorial Hall was used on a Wednesday
when Little Steps were using the church. Refreshments Itea, coffee, biscuits) were available, as
well as ma8azines and ji8saws. The church Wi-Fi was made available. A number of church
members volunteered their time, although the number of people usin8 the warm hub was very
limited.
Worship
Again, we are grateful to Charlotte Smith, Sarah Hogg and Laurence Wood for their keyboard
playing and to the singers, instrumentalists and readers who serve in this ministry, including some

new folk. Worship is not always musical, and it has been good to include some drama, mime and
creative prayer too. It is encouraging to see new volunteers on the sound desk, and more are
always welcome. It has been a delight to start our 'Friday Evening Praise, sessions once niore, with
a very uplifting spring session and we look forward to more to come.
Youth work
It is with great sadness that we have to report a severe decline in the number of youth
worshipping with us and since the Cockerills left in August there have been no re8ular Sundav
morning youth meeting5. We continue to prav for wisdom in the way ahead.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, Report.
Signed on behalf of the Charlty's Trustees:
Date
Date

Financial review
Financial policies
The Church has established systems and controls for receipts and expenditure, in accordance with the
Constitution ar4d Charity Law.
These have been approved by Trustees and Members for the protectlon of the Church'5 finances
and assets and also for the protection of individual member5 of the leadership Team. The
guidelines stipulate what authority 15 required when purchasing goods or services and who may
authorise payment5 from the bank accounts.
To provide improved budgetary control, zero based expenditure budgets for the year to 31" March
2022 were prepared by activity leaders. These were discussed with the Church Treasurer and
approved by the Trustee leadership team before belng approved by Church members, along with
income expectations based on previous years and ariy known changes.
The Church Treasurer who is appointed in accordance with the Church Constitution presents
budgeted and actual Income and expenditure statement with identification and explanation of
significant movement for review by the leadership team every two months and at least four times a
vear to the Church Members.
The annual church accounts are prepared and examined by external, qualified accountant5.
Reserves Pollcv
The General Fund Reserves have been set at 25% of the current year's budgeted expenditure.
We have also started to rebuild the Development Fvnd due to the cost Saving of not havin8
ministerial assistant Post since August 2022. Thi5 reserve 15 for the Improvement of the manse
in particular and for the overall mainlenance of the Church.
Statement of Trustees, responsibilities
Chariiv Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for the financial year which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources of the year and
the application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparlng those finoncial statements,
the Trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting pollcies and then apply them consistently,.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. unle5S It is Inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue on that ba515.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the church and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the asset5 of the charity and hence for taking reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of
fraud or other irregularities.
Risk Management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risk5 which GSFC faces and
confirm ihat systems have been established to enable regular reports lo be produced so that the
necessary steps can be taken to lessen any risks of which at present none have been Identified.

Pensions Policy
The Church pays pension contributions for it5 Minister, Ministerial Assistant and Administrator to the
Baptist Ministers Pension Trust Limited, which was a final salary defined benefit IDBI scheme until
December 2011. which is not contracted out of the State second pension. IFrom january 2012 it is a
defined contribution scheme.)
As a participating employer. one of 1400, in the DB scheme, known a5 the Baptist Ministers, PenS￿n
Fund IBMPFI for the period I September 2005 and 31 December 2011, there is a liabllity for anv
deficit fundin8 which is reviewed every 3 years.,In July 2022 the Fund announced an agreement with
n Insurance company lust Group to secure defined benefits IDBI plon members pension benefits.
This agreement is referred to as a 'buy-in policy,. It follows a similar agreement with Just Group in
2019 that covered most pensions in payment at that time. The combined agreements mean that lust
Group are now providing financial backing for all DB pensions provided through the Scheme's DB
Plan.
As a result, this transaction take5 the Scheme out of a Shortfall position for the first time in two decades.
Althou8h risks remain, the Baptist Union and the 8MPF Trustees have agreed that deficit recovery
contributions in the DB Plan will reduce. For GSFC that gave a reduction from £356 to £1 per month
from August 2022.
Thi5 amount Is included within the staff and admln expense in Note 6 to the account.
Prlnclpal Funding Sources
GSFC derives its funding from voluntary gift5, free-will offerings and legacies which are received from
its members and others who worship at the Church. Tax refund5 are also reclaimed on any offerings
given under the Gift Aid scheme.
The Church is heavily dependent on its membership worklng as volunteers in all aspects of the
church'5 activities, many of whlch run with little or no impact on the church's expenditure, but
nevertheless contribute substantially to the achievement of the church'5 objectives.
The expenditure is Incurred to enable the church's PToBramme of services and activitles to be held.
12.5% 15 the Tithe Fund transfer of the General Fund's income given to other organisations as
specifically agreed by the Church Membership. The rest of the General Fund expenditure is in respect
of the Minister'5 Stipend and other employees of GSFC, the maintenance and running costs of the
premise5, the Manse and general administrative requirements.
Unrestricted Funds
The Church has a General Fund, whlch is an unrestricted fund. This Fund is used to flnance the
regular activities of the Church, and its principal income 15 from the free-will offering5 given to the
Church by it5 members and other regular worshippers who attend the services arKY activities.

Designated Funds
Social Action Fund
Designated fund under the Charities Act and 15 intended to be used for grants and loan5 to
members and others in special financial need.
Building & Fabric Fund
Designated fund under the Charities Att and has been used for the refurbishmentlrepair of
Church buildings. A5 It depend5 on transfers from the unfestricted general fund the Trustees
decided during the year that when the fund was depleted, refurbishment/ repair c05tS should
be charged direct to the general unrestricted fund.
Special Projects Fund
Designated fund under the Charities Act and can only be used for any purpose approved by
the Church membership.
Special Projerts Imlsslon) Fund
Designated fund under the Charities Act and can only be used for any mission-associated
purpose approved by the Church membership.
Church Tlthe Fund
This desi8nated fund Is used to support the work of those involved in Christian seryicelaid work
locally. nationally and internationally. The monies in this fund are provléed for annually to be
paid the following year. Allocation is agreed by the Church Meetin8 in the year of payment. The
Church Tithe Is currently set at 12.5% of 'free will offerings,.
Tralnlng Fund
Designated fund under the Charitie5 Act and to be used for costs of those preparing for
Christian work either in the UK or overseas.
Development Fund formally named Legacy Fund
As this designated fund was used for the refurbishment of the tollets last year it was a8reed bv
the trustees to Increase it as appropriate for the potential improvement and development of
the manse and other Church buildings.
Restricted Funds
'Otherf Funds donated for a variety of're5tricted' purpose5.
Development of Premlses Fund.
This is restricted under the Charities Act and con only be used for the development, but not
the maintenance, of the fatilities, premises ond land at Great Shelford Free Church IBaptistl.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
On the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2023
Independent Exarniner's Report to the Tru5tee5 of Great Shelford Free Church
I report on the financial statements of the Church for the yeaf ended 31 March 2023 which com-
prise the Receipt and Payment Account. the Balance Sheet and the Notes to the Accounts.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the Church's trustees 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 charit¢s accounts carried out under section 145 of
the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by
the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent exarnlners, statement
I have completed my exarninatlon. I confirm that no m3terlal matters have come to my attention
in connection with the examlnation 8ivin8 me cause to believe that in any material respect-
accountln8 records were not kept in respect of the charlty as required by section 130 of
the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord wlth those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirement5 concernlng the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5 2008 other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair vlew. whlch is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no con¢ern5 and have come acros5 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.
John Stlrrat FCCA
Hardcastle Burton (Newmarket) Llrnlted
Chartered Certified Accountant5
90 High Street
Newmarket
Suffolk
Date: 30 June 2023

Receipts and Payment Account
For the period from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
Note
Unrestricted Designated Restrlcted
funds
funds
funds
Total
fund5
2022123
Total
funds
2021122
Incoming Resources
Voluntary Income
Investment Income
Charitable Activities
Other Incomin8 Resource5
99135.52
14203 71
2441.70
23373.13
2720.00
9000.00
0.00
4360.30
0.00 101855.52 116274.85
0.00
23203.71
13965.57
0.00
2441.70
3016 53
0.00
27733.43
26415.12
Totsl Incomlng resources
139154.06
16080.30
0.00 155234.36 159672.07
Resources Expended
Charitable activities
Governance costs
100502.17
1200.00
32039.84
0.00
0.00 132542.01 256714.78
0.00
1200.00
1168.00
Total Resources
Expended
101702.17
32039.84
0.00 133742.01 257882.78
Net Incomlng Ioutiolnql
Resources
37451.89
-15959.54
0.00 21492.35 -98210.71
rranslers
Net transfers between
funds
-15174.53
15174,53
o.ou
11.0
Net 1ncomln8lout8oln8
belore other galnsllos5es
22277.36
-785.01
0.00 21492.35 -98210,71
Net movement in Funds
22277.36
-785.01
21492.35 -98210.71
Totals brought forward
26552.89 484569.03
303.80 511425.72 609636.43
Total funds carried
forward
48830.25 483784.02
303.80 532918.07 511425.72

Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
Total
Funds
2022123
Totsl
Funds
2021122
Note
General
Fund
Designated Restricted
funds
funds
Fixed Assets
Intangible Assets
Freehold Property
Fixed Assets
12
0.00 450340,68
0.00 450340.68
0.00 450340.68 450340.68
0.00 450340.68 450340.68
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Current Assets
9242.27
55917.42
65159.69
1230.00
32213.34
33443.34
0.00 10472.27
4925 84
303.80 88434.56 99748.91
303.80 98906.83 104674.75
Current Llobllltles
Creditors..
Deferred Income
Current Llab511tles
3829.44
125CQ.
16329.44
3829.44 43589.71
0.00 I25￿.00
.00
0.00 16329.44 43589.71
Net current assets
48830.25
33443.34
303.80 82577.39 61085.04
Net assets
48830.25 483784.02
303.80 532918.07 511425.72
Represented by
Unrestricted General Fund
Designated Funds
Designated - Social Action
Designated - Training for ministry
Designated - Buildlng and
Fabric
Designated Special
Projects
Designated - Church Tithe
Designated - Development
48830.25
48830.25 26552.89
io
4337.63
20C(J.94
0.00
0.00
4337.63
2000.94
2365.13
2000.94
451210.32
0.00 451210.32 460340.68
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 15174.53 16609.00
0.00 11080.60
3253.28
15174.53
11060.60
Restricted - Other
Restricted - Development of
Premises but not repairs
Restricted - A8ency
Collection
Funds of the church
li
303.80
303.80
303.80
0.00
0.00
0.00
48830.25 483784.02
303.80 532918.07 511425.72
The Trustees declare that they have approved the FlnaTrclJl Statements.
Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trusto•$
Slgned
Full Name
Trustee
Slgned
Full Name
GSFC Treasurnr

NOTE5 TO ACCOUNTS- Year ended 31. March Z023
Accounting policies
Ba515 oAPreporatlon
The accounts of the chLtrrch, whicfv is a public benefit entity under FRSIO2,
have been prepared in accordance with the Charites Statement of
Recommended Practice 2015 IFRS 1021, Financial Reportin8 Standard 102
and Accounting Regulations set out under the Charities Act 2011. They are
prepared in sterling 1£).
b. Donatlons
Donations are accounted for gross when received.
Leqacles
Legacies are accounted for when their receipt is certain and can be properly
quantified.
Investment Incon
Investment Income is included in the accounts in the year in which it is receivable.
Fund Ra151nq and publlclty costs
The Church does not make formal appeals for funds, therefore there is no expenditure.
l. Grunt5 Payable
The Church makes grants to other organisations whose charltable objects
complement its work. They are accounted for in the year in which they are paid.
g. Payments to Trustees (Note 6)
Rernuneration is paid to the following trustees.. the Pastor and the Ministerial
A5515tant for their roles within the church. The total amount is E33,90712021
£504011. It is not the Church's policy to di5c105e the amounts paid to each individual
in thi5 Statement.
Expenses of £ 475.5812021 £512.89lwere relmbursed to the Trustees during
the year. These all relate to cost incurred by the Trustees in the course of
their dutie5 as rnember5 of the Leadership Team.
h. Governonce Costs
This represent5 the Independent Examiner's fee for the year. The salary and
associated costs of the Administrator is reflected in note 6.
In general, most of the mana8ement is carried out without charge by
volunteers and the Trustees of the church. This intangible cost Is not
included in the Statement of Financial Activitie5, since there is no
measurable cost to these people for their service.
i Flxed Assets
Freehold Property is included in the balance sheet at cost. The trustees do
not consider it beneficial to the users of these accounts to obtain valuation

that would incur significant costs. The insurance value is reported in the
note to the accounts.
Items of equipment are wrltten off when acquired.
Depreciation
Depreciation has not been charged on the Church or Manse premises because, in the
opinion of the Trustees, the residual value of the asset is not less than the original
cost price.
k. Investment Assets
If applicable, quoted investments would be stated at market value.
Voluntary Income
2022123
Total
2021II022
Total
UnTe5trlcted De51gnated Restrlcted
89143.00
350.00
Glft Aid Offerln
Other offering
Donailons
89493.00
98041.00
8416.11
7350.64
2641.88
7350.64
2370.00
0.00
5011.88
9817.74
99135.52
2720.IX)
0.00 101855.52 116274.85
Investmenl Income
Unrestrlcted DeslBnated
13800.00
9000.
403.71
Restrl¢ted
Total
Total
Renl
22800.00
I38￿.00
Interest
403.71
165.57
14203.71
9000.00
0.00
23203.71
13965.57
Charltable Artl¥ltles Income
Unrestrlrted Desl8nated Restrlrted
1074.85
Total
1074.85
1366.85
Total
1490.93
802.00
Evangelism
Junior Church
1366.85
Youth
0.00
0.00
721.00
Church Weekend
Leaders Conference
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Other
0.00
2.60
2441.70
0.00
2441.70
3016.53
2022123
2(121ll2
Other Incoming resourtes
Unrestrlcted
O•slgnat¢d
87.50
Re5trfcted
Total
Total
Gift Ald recovered
22260.75
22348.25
26405.2S
Legacies
Other contributions
iooo.
O.OD
0.00
iooo.oo
0.00
112.38
4272.80
0.00
4385.18
9.87
23373.13
4360.30
0.00
27733.43
26415.12

Charltable Artivities
Unrestrirted
Deslgn•ted
Restrkted
Total
Tot•1
Staff and Admin
Staff cost
44981.13
44981.13
76809.85
Employers cost5
Pension Deficit
3025.83
3025.83
75Q8.46
1433.00
1433.00
4185.57
49439.96
49439.96
88503.88
Staff Expense5
Youth and Children
695.30
695.30
653.87
486.29
486.29
2759.S2
Evangellsm
Evangelisrn
1984.46
1984.46
1226.58
Prayer Mlnlstry
sanctuary Resources
Pulpit & moderator
expenses
Fellowship
TraininB Courses
Event5 and Materials
431.08
1289.84
431.08
320.53
1422.47
0.00
1289.84
1380.65
1380.65
60.00
1091.28
1091.28
1175.ljo
737.76
940.00
235.IKJ
290.80
Leaders Conference
Mlsslon
BU Home Mi55Ion
8MS World Misslon
S5YI
0.00
310.00
4000.00
4000.00
4000.00
4000.00
4000.00
5569.00
1200.00
1200.00
1200.00
Open Door5
Frlend5 International
DFN UK
0.00
iooo.oo
1200.00
1200.00
0.00
1200.00
1200.00
1200.00
1200.00
0.00
iooo.00
Hand5 of Mercy
GenR8
1200.00
1200.00
1177.00
Pamola
Centre of Hope
Tearfund
0.00
1200.00
iooo.00
1200.1)0
iooo.00
1409.00
1409.00
0.00
Social Action Payment
Administration
Heatin81ln5lCtax
Church Cleanlng
Telephonellnternet
Stationery & Postage
Subs & Donations
Rental Agent5 Fee5&1n5
Commission
Repairs and Renewals
Bank Charges
Payroll. DBS. other fees
Computer software
Equipment & lease
other
600.00
600.¢XO
0.00
###
10756.83
10756.83
10798.44
6670.58
6670.58
5343.14
2161.92
2161.92
1149.05
179.28
179.28
1443.46
2881.63
2881.63
1558.83
2012.09
1019.80
3031.89
1656.00
15079.65
12376.04
27455.69 115583.19
201.85
201.85
197.77
540.00
1200.00
1740.00
1034.30
o.oo
O.OD
1214.70
1807.62
0.00
1807.62
4423.15
471.86
471.86
81.34
IfX1502.17
32039.84
0.00 132542.01 256714.78

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Heatln8 Iins/Ctax breakdown
HeatinyJLighting
Water Charges
Insurance
5154.85
3822.31
1242.47
913.85
3345 97
3020.86
Council Tax
1013.54
3041.42
Total
10756.83
10798.44
Governance costs
Total
12LX).00
Total
1168.C
Independent Exarnination
Gross transfers between funds
Unrestil¢ted
Deslgnated ResirS¢ted
Total
Total
Genèral lund
Social Action
Designated Development
Bulldlng and Fabrlc
ChL4r¢h Tlthe
-15174.53
-15174.53
-41933.89
0.00
0.00
0.00
10238.89
15174.53
15174.S3
31695.00
-15174.53
15174.53
0.00
0.00
Analysls of net Assets
FIM•d AM•t
Investm•nt
Current
Totil
Restricted Funds
(Note 111
(Note 101
0.00
303.80
303.80
483784.02
Designated Funds
Unrestricted Funds
450340.68
33443.34
48830.25
48830.25
450340.68
82577.39
532918.07
io
Desl8nated Funds
2022-23
Incomln8
Resources
Re50urce5
Expended
835.(K>
Transfers
Total
Social Action
2365.13
2807.SQ
4337.63
Training for ministrv
8uildinB and Fabric
Church Tithe
Designated
Dpvelopment
2000.94
2000.94
460340.68
4272.80
13403.16
451210.32
16609.00
16609.00
15174.53
15174.53
3253.28
9000.00
1192.68
11060.60
484569.03
16080.30
32039.84
15174.53
483784.02

Deslgnated Funds
held In:
Social Action
Trainin8 for minlstry
Building and Fabric
Church Tithe
Oesignated Develc*pment
Current
A￿t
Flxed Asset Investment
Total
4337.63
4337.63
2000.94
2000.94
450340.68
869.94
451210.32
15174.53
15174.53
11060.60
11060.60
450340 68
o.(J) 33443.34
483784.02
li
Restrlcted Fund$
2022-2023
Incomln8
Re50urce5
Resource5
Current
Expended A55•t
19.47
Prayer Garden
Sound Desk
19.47
284.33
284.33
303.80
303.80
12
Freehold Property
Hlitorlc toit
Insur•n¢e
V•lu•tlon
2313548
Church and Hall
267773
2054661
Manse
453
448000
342915
29 High Street
6 Graln Close
91000
91115
196957
256762
178889
227223
Total
450341
3215267
2803688
13
Contln8ent Llabllftv
There Is a contlngent liability within the Lease with Romsey Mill Trust. There
is a provision that should the Coffee Shop fail, the church will repay fitout
costs of £19,116.82. This sum will be reduced at a daily rate of £10.47
starting from the date of the lease i.e. 20 March 2019 and expiring flve
years later on 19 March 2024. Romsey Mill Trust is required to give the
Church six months, notice to end the lease durln8 whlch period the fitout
refund is not payable. As of 30 June 2023, the date the accounts were
signed, the contingent liability is £2,753.61.