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IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025 Charity Number: 1152020 Accountancy Aid 26 Cherry Orchard Road Bromley, Kent, BR2 8NE 020 8462 5832

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31STAUGUST 202 Contents Pages Legal and administrative infonnation Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent examlner Statsment of Financial Actfvttles Balance Sheet 10 Notes foming part of the financial statements 11-12

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Pastor Joan Goc#Jridge Mrs Evelyn Lobban Mr Peter Lobban Maritha Lightboume Charity Offkas 26 Cherry Orthard Road Bromley Kent BR2 8NE Charlty Number 1152020 Independent Examlner Roger Storey FCMA 26 Chery Orthanl Road Bromley Kerrt BR2 8NE Accountants Ac¢ountsncy AIJ 26 Chery Orchard Road Bromley Kent BR2 8NE

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025 The Trustees ar8 pleased to present Impact Famity Centre's Annual Report and 81 Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025. The f￿anCIal ststements have been prepared in accordan￿ wilh the accounting policies set out ￿ page 12 and comply wlth the charltyPs trust deed and applicable law. ObJectlves and Actfvitles The charity's object 18 to advancg the Christian faith In ac(%)rdan￿ wtth the Statement of Faith. To achieve this, Impact Family Centre: Supports individuals and households in becoming likg Christ 8ThJ developing as disciple-makers. Practices relational. lrfe-on-life discip￿MakIng through rhythms such as daily Scriptur8 reading, prayer, fasting, felknyship, rest, refiection, and outreach. Provides pastoral care. inforrnal counselling, and practical support for families and indNiduals, including financial assistance where needed. Equlps believers through teathing. leadership development, and accessble resources for all ages. Maintsins continuous cOn￿¢t￿1n through ￿11$ and visits and coordinates care and prayer through WhatsApp. Engages in communty outreach and enrichment activitie5 to buikj relationships beyond our immediate nets4r)rk. Publlc Benefft The Trustees confimi thal thgy have complied wilh the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefft when planning and delivering Impact Famity Centre's aclivitEs. All activities are undertaken to advance the Christian faith and promote community wellbeing for Ihe public benefrt. Impact Famity Centre provides accessible opportunities for spiritual growth. relational support, arKI practical assistance to indivkluals and families reg8rd185s of background. Our work benefits the public by: Encouraging Fersonal and househokl spiritual development through daily Scripture guidan￿, prayer support, and teaching resources. Strengthening farnily and ￿MMunity relationships through gatherings, mentoring, and leadership development. Offering pastoral car8 and wellbèing support, including informal wunselling. vistts lo those unable to leave their homes, and signposting to sFecialist seNices where appropriate. Providing practical help for those in need, such as assistance with school unrforms and emergency support for famllles faclng hardship. CreatirwJ inclusive spaces for fellowship and enrichment activities for children and adulis. Promoting values of integrlty, ser¥lce, and Gqrè through outreach initiatives and ￿rnMunty engagement.

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025- continued These activities are open and accessible, and information about gatherings and support is publicised through our websits and dwJital plafforms. The Trustees believe these services deliver clear and measurable benefrts to the wider community, consistent v•￿th our charltable object. Ach*vements and Perfomiance During the year, we continued to focus on advancing the Christian faith through disciple-making and holistic support for families and individuals. whi￿ maintaining our core rhythms of Scripture readlng, prayer. arKJ fellOvtsh￿. we Introduced slgnfficant adjuslments to how we meet and connect. In January 2025, created Spa￿ within our structure to allow arNJ encourage the developrrent of relationships bMthin families and frEndships in their sphere of influence. These changes were designed to strengthen relationships and foster aulhentic communty connections. The Gore leadership tsam continued to meet regularfy for prayer, refi8ction, and strategic evaluation, ensuring unity and clarity as we discem the best way forward for Impact's future focus. Throughout the year. we malntalned". Monthly Sunday gatherings, meetlng one Sunday each montrt for fellowshlp. Men's and woman's meetwigs, afternating monthly to provid6 focused fellowship. Chikyren's enrichmènt activities on fiflh Sundays, offering enri¢hment opportunities for younger ones. Pastoral Care and practical support, incbjding visits to those unable to leave their homes, celebrating members, birthdays, and maintaining ¢ontinuous COnnect￿n through calls and WhatsApp. Support for families in need, ineluding assistan￿ with school unifonns and financial help for a family whose baby was in neonatal care. Spiritual rhythms, such as daily Scriptur8 and prayer encouragement and f8Sting Feriods in September 2024 and January 2025. fo¢using on the letters of James and Colossians. Leadership development, equipping the team to lead bwthin their homes the wider group. Core team sabbatical. allowing one memter to rest and refkct Ythile others continued to Carry forward the work. These achievements demonstrate our commltm8nt to holistic and practical tsre snd wellbeing, while continuing to evaluate and refine our approach to gathedngs and disciple4naking.

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE ST TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025- continued Plans for future perlodg L(￿kIng ahead, the core team (Trustèes) *ill continue refinng Impact'5 vision and focus forthis season and updating the website to provide clear guidance for 2026. The updat8d focus will help everyone align with our shared rhythms and priorities. For 2026, we plan to: Enhance our gathering fonnat to encourage de&p8r engagement and relational disciple4naking. Introdu￿ an additional in-person prayer session oach rrn)nth to strengthen corporate prayer and unty. Move to monthly men and women gatherings (instead of alternating monlhs). featuring tsaching inspired by John Maxwell's Beyond Success leadership pnnciples, rwted in Gharacter, integrty and purpose. Provide daity Scripture reading guidance to SUp[￿rt 5piriiual formation. En￿Urage fasting rhythms.. September 2025 readiNJ focus on a Gospel to deepen understandir of Christ's life and teaching. January 2026 fastiNJ focus on the Gospel of John. o Introdu￿ weekly corporate fasting for the wider group from February 2026. Strengthen digitsl engagement and resources to support hous8hobJs in practicing these rhythms consistently. Strengthen outreach and care initiatives, Including practical support for f8rnilies, communty engagement, and guidance on how members can seNe within their spheres of influence. Introdu￿ Sabbath rest practices, encouraging individu815 and families to set aside time for renewal and refkction as part of their spiritual rhythm. Continue core team weekly fasting and monthly core team I leadership developmenl rrEetings. Introducè an addrtional session each month, focusing on the theme ￿0 am I beooming?"-exploring personal groyrth and identity as dIsci)￿s. These plans build on the adjustments mad& In 2025 and aim to provvje clarty and Stru￿Ure for the coming year, ensuring that Impact remains ￿MmItted to its mission of forming disciple-makers, fostering authenti¢ relationships within families and 8epiing the wider Community. Flnancial Rovlew Income 8nd Ex ndilure During the year ended 31 August 2025, Impact FaTnity Centre generated total income of £27,781 12024.. £22,557). The main sources of income were voluntsry donations. Total expenditure lor the year was £16.452 (2024.. £28,106), primarily on charitable activities, governance and ￿lminIstration. This resutted in a net surplus of £11,329 (2024 deficit £5,549>. bvhich has been added to unrestricted reserves.

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025- contlnued Reserves lic Impact Family Centre holds reserrfes to ensure continuty and resilience against financlal fluctuations, emergencies, or strategic opp0rbJnrf(￿s. Reserves have three core purpos8S.' 1. Bridging Cash Flow Gaps - To wver timing differen￿5 bettryeen income and expenditure. 2. Emergency Provision - To safeguard against unforeseen events or financial risks. 3. Strategic Flexbility opportunitk?s. Following a review of our average annu81 operatirKJ expendlture {£23k), Trustees have set a reseNe target of £6k. Usage: Reserves may be used onty for Board-approved purposes, such as un8xixctsd emergencies or strategic initiatNes. Replenishm8nt'. ff reserves fall below the target a replenishment plan will be irnplemented to restore the full amount within an agreed period, via prudent financial management andlor designated fiJndr8ising. G0Veman￿ & Disclosure.. The resen￿5 level, usage policies, actual reserves held versus polioy tsrget, and any planned dralvdovms or replenishments will be fully disclosed in the Truslees, Annual ReFJOrt in line wth SORP FRS 102 arKI Charty Commission requirements. At yearnd. the charity held resetves of £31,688 (2024: £20,359). To enable timely response to mission-enhancing Goin Con￿rn The Trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for at least the next 12 months. There are no material uncertainties that ￿$t doubt on the charity's abilty to continue as a going concem. Investment Polic The charity held no investments during the year. Any future investment decisions will guided by a policy approved by the Trustees, ensuring compliance with ethical and financial stsndards. Future Financtal Outlook Looking ahead, the charty anticipates stable income levels. Expendtiure will remain focud on our charitable actrvities. Structure, Governance and Management Impact Family Centre is constituted by a Trust Deed dated 26 April 2013 and registered wtth the Charity Commission on 9 January 2013.lts charitabk object isto advan￿ the Christian faith in accordance with the Staternent of Faith. The Gharty 1$ administered by a board of Trustees, which can have up to members and meets quarterty. Day-104ay leadership is de￿gated to the core team {managam8nt committee). who currentty are also TTUStees. The core team meets regularty for prayer, planning, and evaluation of activities. The Chair has dekgated authority, within agreed terms, for core operational and tharitable activiti'es.

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 318T AUGUST 2025- continued Trustee RecruIt￿Ent and Trainin New Truste8s aré appointed by fhe existing board from individuals have demonstrated leadership within Ihe organisation. Trustees receive an Inductlon coverirvJ their legal responsibilities under charity law, the Trust Deed, decision-making processes. and the charity's financial posttion. Ongoing training is encourag8d through extemal courses a￿1 intemal devekpnEnt sessions. Related Parties and Conflicts of Interest Impact Famity Centre m8intains close rtionships with other Chrlstlan organisatbns and for shared leaming and collaboration. The charity re￿gnIseS that Trustees and their connected persons may be considered rela￿ parties under charty law. We maintain a Confiicts of Interest Register and require Trustees to declare any potential conflicts at mtings. Durlng the year: The chartiy employed one individual who Is connected to two Trust88s. This arrangement was approved in accordance with the charity's Confiict of Interest Policy. and remuneration was set at a level consistent y￿th market rates for tha role. Sorne members who attend or participate in activities are connected to Trustees. These relationships do not invofve financial transactions beyond nomial charitsble activities and are managed transparentty. No financial tranSaCt￿n$ took place y￿th other organisations ¢onnected to Trustees. All related party transactK)ns are disclowj in the financial statennts, and Ihe Trustees confim that they were conducted in the best Interests of the tharity. Risk Mana ement The Trustees consrder the principal risks to be: Financial risk.. mitigated through prudent budgetng, fflaintaining reserves, and monitorfng Income and expendtbjre. Safeguarding and wellbeing risk: ￿ldressed through safeguarding policies, volunteer training, and signpostlng to professlonal senilees where needed. Leadership ¢apa¢ty risk.. managèd through SUc￿Ssion planning, leadership development, and sabbatical provision for core team members. Operational risk.. mitigated by regular evaluation of activities and adapting formats to ensure sustainabilty and compl[an￿. Thè Trustees are satisfigj that appropriate measures are in pla￿ to manage these risks effectivety. Fundraisin Impact Family Centre income k8 predominantly generated from voluntsry donations. We do nol employ professional fuThJraisers or commercial participators. though our annual income is below £1 millK)n and we are not legally required to include the disclosures set OLrt in Section 13 of the Charitses (Protection and Social Investsnent)

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025 - continued Act2016, adopt gocd practi￿ by confirming.. We follow the Fundraising Regulatols Code of Fundraising Prad1￿. All fundraising is overseen by the Trustees to ensure Complian￿ and ethic81 standards. We are committed to proteding p8opl8 in vulnerable circumstances and operate within our safeguarding policy. We received no fundralsiro complaints during the year. Impact Family Centre values transparency and stewardship and vRIGonxs any questions about how fvnds are raised and used. Trustees, responslbllltlos In relatlon to tho financial statemonts Charities law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements that give a trLE and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of sU￿lUS or deficit for that year. In doing so, the Trustees ar8 required to: Select suitable accounting policies and app￿ them consistenlty", Make judgments and estimatss that are reasonab￿ and prudent." and Pr8pare the financial statements on a going con￿rn basls unless it ts inapproprF8te to presume Ihat the charrty will contlnue In oFrat￿n. The Trustees are responsible for rrointaining propor accounting records that disclose, th reasonable accuracy at any tirre, the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Charities Act 2011 (and Companies Act 20C6, where applicable) and the Charitles SORP (FRS 102). They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of Ihe charity and for taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities, including estsblishing effective systems of internal financial control. In accordan￿ with (arities law, the Trustees cety that: So far as they are aw8r8. there is no relevanl aud5t InfOmi8t￿n 01 whith the charity's auditors are unaware. and The Trustees have tsken all stsps that théy ought to have tsken to make themselves aware of any relevant audtl information and to eslablish th the charity's auditors are aware of that infomiatKIn. In accordance with charities law, as the charity Trustees. we crtrfy that: • so far as we are awa￿. ther• is no relevant audit information of which the companys audrtors am unawarè; and as the Trustees of the charity we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order io make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the char￿$ auditors are aware of that information. DECLARATION The Trustees declare thal Ihey have approved the trustees. report above. Signed c behalf of the charity's Trustees: J&a.,J 29 Apr 2026 JOAN GO FWk-Iiwee enl Date..

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES Indepondent examlnerfs report to the T￿￿te8$ of Impact Family Centre. I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st August 2025, whSch are set out on pages 9 to 12. Respectfve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner The Charity's TNstees are responsible for the pr&paration of the accounts. The tharty's Twstees consider that an audit is not required for this year under séction 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an indeperKlent examination is needed. It Is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow th8 procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act to statg whether particular matters have come to my attention Basls of Independent examlnerfs report My examination w8s carried out in accordan￿ ￿fjth the general Directions given by Ihe Charty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlh those records. It also includes wnsideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as Trustees ￿n￿MIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provhle all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the axounts prosent a Iru8 and fair view, and the report is limf(ed to those matters set out in the next statement. Independent examlner's statement In connedion wth my examination, no matter has Come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of th9 2011 Ad arKI to prepare accounts vknith acwrd wtth the acwunting records and comply the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have nol been met or {2) to which, in my opinion, attention should tre drawn in order to enabl8 a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached Roger Starey FCMA Chartered Management Accountant. 26 Charry Orchard Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8NE Date

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE 5T YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 Unrestricbj Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Total Fur#Js Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Annual ResKlential other income Total Incoming Resources 27.731 0 27,731 21,535 522 500 22,557 50 27,781 50 0 27,781 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable ex enditure Charitable activities 16,452 16,452 28.106 Total Resourceg Expended 16,452 16,452 28,106 NET MOVEMEKf IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 11,329 0 11.329 (6.649) Reserves brought fonvard 23,688 8,000 31,688 20,359 Transfer belween funds RESERVES CARRIED FORWARD 23,688 8.000 31.688 20.359 The notes form part of these financial statements

10 IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE BALANCE SHEET A Notes Current a88ets Cash at bank Loans made 31,388 800 32,188 20,270 2.069 22.339 Credltors: amounts f811ing due within one year 500 1,980 Net current assets 31,688 20,369 RESERVES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 23.688 8,000 12,359 8,000 Approved by the Trustees on and signed on its behalf.. Farri￿ CeTri,'e ik43 Joan GOODRIDGE (Chair)- Trustee Date: 29 Apr 2026

11 IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 318 AUGUST 2025 Accountlng Pollci•s 1.1 Basis of Pre aration of Financial Statements The financial ststeffents have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the re￿vant note(s) to these accounts. The financial staterrents have been prepared in accordance with the state￿ent of RecomrrEnded Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Irefand (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. 1.2 Reco nitlon of Incomin Resources These are included in the Statemenl of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charty becomes entided to the resources. the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources, and when the monetary value can be rrEasured with sufficient reliability. InvestrrEnt income: this is included in the accounts when receivable. 1.3 Resources Ex ended Resources expended are ￿CogniSed in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. 1.4 Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan￿ with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees: restricted funds are subject to restrictions imposed by the donor. 12

IMPACT FAMILY CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE ST YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2 Analysls or resourcès expended Direct Charitable Costs Annual Restdential Education and Enrichment Activities Care and ComW￿nity Support Venue Hire 0 12,932 1.851 2,973 4,010 872 3,345 1,350 fil Equipment Costs Gifts and donations Miscellaneous costs General administratNe costs Legal and Professional fees Donations to charitEs Independent examiner's fees Staff costs 245 380 813 1,083 276 31 2,289 3,707 211 454 224 380 2,739 3 720 16.452 28,106 Related Pa Transactions During the year. the charity employed one indivbjual connected lo a trustee. Total remuneration paNJ was £2,739. No financial transactions occurred wtth other organisatK)ns connected to Trustees. Other relationships with connected persons involved partlcwtlon in charitable actNttles only, vhth no financial benefrt.