2025-06-30-accounts

Gordano Valley Church

Report and Accounts Year ended 30 June 2025

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

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GORDANO VALLEY CHURCH

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

GVC Trustee Secretary 4 Combe Rd Portishead North Somerset BS20 6BJ CIO Constitution dated 22 March 2024

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER

1152104

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE CHARITY R Bradly R Conkie I Coules C Gurney (Chair) J Storey

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Nick Spear Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

INDEX

Page 2 Pages 3-29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Pages 33

Legal & Administrative Details Trustees' Report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets & Liabilities Notes to the Accounts

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Gordano Valley Church

Annual Report 2024-2025

Charity Number 1152104

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Governance 2

Charitable Object 3

Activities 4

Year in Review 5

Finances 6

Future Plans 7

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Introduction

The Trustees are pleased to present their report for the charity’s financial year ending 30 June 2025. Here is some of the feedback we received during the year.

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Cludo Club parent
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I can't thank you enough for Kids Matter, all those lovely ideas: for being a safe place and cheering me on. Kids Matter parent

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Governance

TRUSTEES

The Trustees have the final say on any matter concerning the activities of the charity and meet every two months.

They are selected for their experience and skills, usually from among the congregation of Gordano Valley Church. They are formally appointed by the church’s Core Leaders.

They regularly review their membership to ensure they have the right balance, diversity and spread of expertise required to govern the affairs of the charity.

There have been no changes in the composition of the Board of Trustees during the reporting year.

Future appointments will be covered by the safer recruitment policy currently under development by the charity’s Safeguarding Lead.

None of them benefited financially from the operations of the charity. Any services provided by Trustees, and other related party activities, are outlined in the financial accounts.

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Core Leaders

GVC is made up of a team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about seeing Portishead transformed with the love and power of Jesus. The church was led by six Core Leaders, three of whom were employed by the charity, one full-time and two part-time. The charity also employed a part-time administrator.

In October 2025 our Minister, Dave Francis, retired and was succeeded by Sam Marsh. The Core Leaders were represented at Trustees' meetings by Sam.

Under the supervision of the Core Leaders, smaller subgroups met regularly, including worship leaders, house group leaders, youth and children's work leaders, and other small groups.

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Governance

SAFEGUARDING

• The new Safeguarding Policy was formally adopted by the Trustees in January 2025.

• The first training session was completed by the majority of the children and young people's workforce on 3 February 2025.

• The Safeguarding Lead is working on establishing a rolling programme of safeguarding training that will include the foundational safeguarding knowledge that all employees and volunteers need to have, as well as training on specific issues of interest such as "county lines", online safety, peer abuse and spiritual abuse.

• Guidance documents on mentoring, transport, first aid and accident reporting, off-site camps, residential events and toileting are being developed.

• A Safer Recruitment Policy is also a key priority.

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Governance

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Training and development was undertaken by Trustees, Core Leaders, employees and volunteers.

• Four Trustees attended a half-day Faith Charities in Focus event, run by Woodlands Church, Bristol, in January 2025. The Chair of Trustees and Treasurer also attended online events organised by Stewardship and Burton Sweet Accountants, covering a variety of governance and accounting topics.

• Throughout the year, the Core Leaders attended regular Away Days and met with other ministers both locally and beyond Portishead. They also took part in specific training and networking events, including New Wine regional meetings six times a year and Woodlands Associate meetings four times a year. Each Core Leader also received mentoring and/or spiritual direction, alongside practical support, from experienced church leaders outside of Portishead.

• The Youth Worker attended Bristol Youth Networking events and training courses on Biblical Storytelling, Digital Trends, Emotionally Based School Avoidance, FASD, Interoception and Paediatric First Aid. As a Core Leader, she attended a Healthy Church conference, Wholeness Course and Scripture & Sexuality Course, and took a team of six to Mullers’ Youth & Children Conference in March 2025.

• The Family Pioneer recruited new volunteer facilitators and arranged training for all team members, including safeguarding and attendance at the Mullers’ Youth & Children Conference. She also held three extended team meetings including training and planning. All facilitators receive regular coaching, training and support.

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Charitable Object

O U R O B J E C T Advancing Christian faith through: worship of God relief of people in need education

O U R A I M S

Equipping the church Deepening relationships Growing in maturity Serving the community Developing a wider vision

O U R M I S S I O N Continually reproducing the life of Jesus

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Activities

In pursuit of its aims, the church has undertaken the following activities of direct or indirect benefit to the public. In planning the activities, the Trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

Equipping the Church

Deepening Relationships

• Welcome events for newcomers

• Public worship

• Sunday teaching

• House groups

• Lighthouse for children

• FROG for young people

• Oak Tree Club for those with additional needs

• Alpha courses

Growing in Maturity

• Training for trustees, leaders, employees & volunteers House groups Individual mentoring

• Men's breakfasts Women's breakfasts

Serving the Community

• 2nd Sundays with breakfast & workshops Cludo Club for children & families Challengers for young people Clubs & activities at Gordano School

• Open the Book primary school assemblies Parenting groups

• Restored Lives for separated & divorced Oak Tree Club for additional needs Art & Craft group Fresh food for those on low income

• Funding & volunteers for CAP Funding & Volunteers for HiA Pints of View discussion group Care home visits Christmas outreach

• Intercessory prayer group

• Know Your Bible group

Developing a Wider Vision

Church leaders’ meetings

• Unity services Partnership working Woodlands Church association Bristol Celebration Churches Funding overseas mission Christmas shoe boxes

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Year in Review

A C T I V I T Y	D E T A I L S	E V E N T S
Services	Services were held every Sunday	Average attendance
	morning and one Sunday evening	was 95. Services also
	a month.	streamed live on
		YouTube.
House groups	Members give each other	8 house groups
	practical, spiritual & emotional	met during the
	support. They visit the isolated,	year, either in
	provide lifts, & offer hospitality	person or online.
	in their homes.
Alpha Course	Alpha is a series of interactive	The church ran 1
	sessions that explore the	Alpha course with 4
	basics of the Christian faith in	participants & a
	a welcoming & supportive	Youth Alpha with 8
	environment.	participants.
Newcomers	GVC membership grew by 9%	1 welcome event was
	during the year.	attended by 8 people.
Lighthouse	This group, for children aged	18 children are on the
	3 to 11, met every Sunday,	register, divided into 3
	except on 2nd Sundays &	groups. New volunteers
	during the summer holidays.	have been recruited &
		all team members
		trained.
FROG	A group for young people	Average attendance
	in years 7-13 met 3 times	was 8.
	a month on Sunday
	mornings.

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Our Sundays

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Welcome!
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Worship

Teaching

Communion

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Year in Review

A C T I V I T Y	D E T A I L S	E V E N T S
Cludo Club	A summer holiday club	GVC ran a 3-day Club, plus
	for primary school	swimming, miniature trains
	children & their families.	& a Sunday Funday. 90 non-
	2024 was its 39th year.	church families attended.
Challengers	Challengers youth group activities included cooking,	Met weekly during term time. Average attendance
	tobogganing, an Easter egg	was 22.
	hunt, the Mix youth church,
	& high-ropes.
Gordano School	GVC supports the Christian	Met weekly with average
	Union at this secondary	attendance of 10. Events
	school.	included_Quiz a Christian_
		and_Science & Faith,_which
		was attended by over 40
		students.
Spree	A summer weekend festival for young people aged 8 to	Our Youth Worker took 16 young people to the
	17, run by South West Youth	festival in June 2025.
	Ministries.
Wild Church	A joint youth group with St Peter's, Portishead, focused	Run in September & October 2024. 12 young
	on connecting with God in	people attended.
	nature.
Transforming Lives for Good	Early intervention coaching, supporting children who are	TLG centre set up with St Peter's. 4 coaches trained
	struggling in school.	& connected with children.
Open the Book	2 storytelling teams	The teams took many
	from GVC & other	well-received assemblies
	local churches.	in 6 primary schools.

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Our Young People

Lighthouse

Cludo Club

Spree

Challengers

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Year in Review

A C T I V I T Y	D E T A I L S	O U T C O M E
		3 Kids Matter (2-10) & 1
	Held in 2 local	Babies Matter (up to 18
Parenting groups	primary schools &	months). 20 families
	the Portishead	attended & 37 children
	Children’s Centre.	impacted. Up to 10 parents
		attend a weekly informal
		drop-in for ongoing support.
Restored Lives	A course to help people recover from separation & divorce.	GVC ran 2 daytime courses & 1 evening course, for a total of 13 people.
	A group for those	Oak Tree Club met 4
Oak Tree Club	with additional	times a month.
	needs.	Average attendance
		was 8.
		26 ladies from outside
	A weekly group run	the church attended at
Art & Craft Group	by GVC ladies which	various times. 4 of
	befriends the local	them also attended
	community.	GVC Christmas
		events.
Pints of View	A monthly discussion group which meets in	Attendance was disrupted by closure of
	a local pub.	one pub & a move to
		another. Average
		attendance was 7 to 8.

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Our Community

Kids Matter

Oak Tree Club

Care Homes

Christmas Wreath Making

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Year in Review

A C T I V I T Y	D E T A I L S	O U T C O M E
		Led services in 5 care
Care Homes	Teams from GVC & other local churches.	homes each month & a sheltered housing facility 5 times a year. Helped at weekly day care group for
		elderly isolated people.
	2nd Sunday family	231 people came to the
Christmas	nativity service, carol	nativity service, 140 to
Services	service & Christmas	the carol service and 211
	Day service.	on Christmas Day.
Unity Service	GVC hosted a Unity Service for	The service was attended by 316
	Portishead Churches	people.
	Together in May
	2025.
		Organised & led a joint
Youth work with	Youth Worker	prayer walk for all local
other churches		schools. Helped lead Star
		Trail & Easter in a Box.
		Held 'Muddy Play' weekly in
Children’s work with other churches	Family Pioneer	school holidays & pumpkin carving in October half term,
		for 60 families.
	Men from the	Average
Men’s Breakfasts	church meet for	attendance was
	breakfast monthly.	18.
Women’s Breakfasts	Women from the church meet for	Average attendance
	breakfast monthly.	was 8-12.

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Our Church Family

Coffee after Church

House Group

Men’s Breakfast

Carol Singers

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Year in Review

A C T I V I T Y	D E T A I L S	O U T C O M E
	Prayer in support of church
	leadership, attendees &
Intercessory	activities, local community,	Met online weekly
Prayer Group	mission partners & matters	throughout the year.
	of national & international
	concern.
	A women’s Bible study
Know Your Bible	group, led by a GVC member, with attendees	The group is flourishing & has several new members.
	from a number of local
	churches.
	GVC distribution of food	2,256 people collected fresh food from GVC's
Fresh Food	from local wholesalers which is near its expiry date.	premises & 1,150 boxes were made up & delivered
		to households in need.
		GVC helps fund the
CAP	Christians Against Poverty debt support charity.	Manager of the local Debt Help Centre. GVC volunteers provide
		befriending & prayer
		support.
		A 3rd tenant joined the
	A house in Portishead	house in March 2025. GVC
Hope Into Action	for ex-offenders, funded	befrienders met & supported
	by GVC members.	the tenants. Others prayed
		for them.

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Our Mission Partners

Poland Jacek & Basia Orłowski

Spain Ken & Alison Barrett

Türkiye Andy & Erin Hoyles

SAT 7

SAT-7 is a Christian satellite TV network broadcasting 24/7 across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Year in Review

A C T I V I T Y	D E T A I L S	O U T C O M E
		Attended by 220
Christmas Outreach	Pop-up Nativity at Noah’s Ark Zoo.	people, including GVC, Cludo & community
		group familes & zoo
		visitors.
Christmas Shoeboxes	Blythswood Appeal for shoebox gifts for children in Eastern Europe.	GVC contributed 156 shoeboxes.
	We support mission	Mission partners are
World Outreach	partners in Poland, Spain & Türkiye, plus the	supported financially & through prayer &
	charity SAT-7 UK.	friendship.

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Financial Performance

FUNDS

The funds held by the charity are:

• Unrestricted general funds - which can be used in accordance with the charitable object at the discretion of the Trustees.

• Designated unrestricted funds - set aside by the Trustees, out of unrestricted general funds, for specific purposes or projects.

• Restricted funds - which can only be used for restricted purposes within the object of the charity. Restrictions arise when donations or grants are received for particular restricted purposes.

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Financial Performance

FINANCES 1

• Following the change in legal governance structure from a company limited by guarantee to a CIO on 22 March 2024, this is the second year that Gordano Valley Church has reported using Receipt and Payments Accounting.

• The Total Funds deficit for the year ended 30 June 2025 was £310 compared to a surplus of £8,537 in 2023/24. Total funds were £82,355 made up of £81,145 in general funds and £1,210 in restricted funds. This compares to a total of £82,665 in 2023/24.

• The church received total income of £170,310 in 2024/25 compared with income of £174,659 in 2023/24. Regular donations held up well, with 57 regular donors making monthly gifts of £12,996 (including Gift Aid) in December 2025, compared with 62 donor households making monthly gifts of £12,080 in July 2024.

• As is common in churches, a relatively small group of donors contribute a large proportion of the overall income, meaning that the church finances can be vulnerable should these donors leave the church or their circumstances change. As of December 2025, 72% of income came from 21 households, compared with 66% from 19 households in 2023/24.

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Financial Performance

FINANCES 2

• A significant difference in the 2024-25 accounts arose due to the extended illness of the Treasurer. As a result of his incapacity, there were 3 quarters of unclaimed Gift Aid as at 30 June 2025 (£21,969) compared to 1 quarter (£5,995) as at 30 June 2024. The backlog in claims was fully addressed by December 2025.

• The Trustees track regular giving at each meeting to ensure significant changes are identified and responded to promptly.

• The restricted Community Fund supports Gordano Valley Church’s engagement in local community projects and activities that are not covered by the regular annual operating budget. The fund is topped up through periodic appeals. £4,482 was raised through the 2024 Christmas Appeal, compared to £580 in 2023. The Community Fund contributed £3,000 towards the local Christians Against Poverty Debt Help Centre; spent £1,265 on Cludo events (£1,112 in 2023-24); made grants of £675 to Transforming Lives and a grant to Hope into Action of £145 (£1,000 in 2023-24).

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Financial Performance

FINANCES 3

• At a trustee meeting in January 2026, it was decided that the Community Fund would be closed and a single GVC Global and Local Mission Fund would be created for receiving all gifts in support of church partners, individuals and projects, both locally and overseas.

• The historic Mission Fund supplemented grants made to mission partners. This fund closed during the 2024-25 year and the GVC Global and Local Mission Fund will be used for this purpose in future.

• The Trustees are grateful to the donors within the church for the sacrificial way in which they contribute to the financial needs of the church. The achievements listed above would not have been possible without their continuing commitment.

• The Trustees and Core Leaders continue to encourage the church to give in a biblical way - directly, regularly, proportionately, sacrificially, prayerfully, and enthusiastically. The Trustees note that where there has been a need, whether in the church, the community, or globally, the church has always responded generously.

• Clevedon District Foodbank are in the process of moving to more suitable long-term premises in Portishead. This is expected to complete in late Spring 2026. In the meantime, they continue to use 4 Combe Road and make a monthly grant of £700 to Gordano Valley Church to cover the church’s costs in hiring other premises for its community activities.

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Future Plans

As we reflect on the past year, we also look forward with clarity and purpose. Three areas in particular will shape our focus in the coming period: leadership continuity, property stewardship, and trustee development.

Property Stewardship 2

For several years, 4 Combe Road has hosted and operated as a distribution point for Clevedon District Foodbank. We look forward to continuing our close partnership with the Foodbank as they relocate to new premises in Spring 2026.

Their move will release our facility for renewed use. Following a planned period of renovation, for which we anticipate using general reserves, we intend to enter a season of experimentation, exploring innovative and sustainable ways the space can serve emerging needs within our community.

1

Ministerial Transition and Leadership Health

In October 2025, our Minister, Dave Francis, retired after faithful service and was succeeded by Sam Marsh. We are grateful for the stability of this transition and the continuity it has provided.

The ongoing health and development of our Core Leaders remains a strategic priority. Sam represents the Core Leaders at Trustees’ meetings, serving as a bridge between spiritual leadership and governance, helping to ensure alignment between vision, pastoral priorities, and the charity’s regulatory responsibilities.

3

Trustee Development and Capacity

Over the coming year, we intend to strengthen the breadth and depth of experience within the Trustee body. This includes seeking individuals with complementary professional skills and sector expertise to enhance governance oversight and strategic decision making.

Our aim is to build a Trustee team that reflects a diversity of perspectives and competencies, ensuring robust accountability while supporting the charity’s long term mission and growth.

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Trustee Approval

The Trustees welcome enquiries about the charity's work, its future plans, finances and organisational arrangements. These should be directed to the Chair of Trustees, Mrs Caroline Gurney, c/o the Registered Office.

This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Caroline Gurney Caroline Gurney (Mar 24, 2026 11:40:11 GMT) .......................................................

Caroline Mary Gurney, Chair of Trustees

Date: Mar 24, 2026

Rebekah Bradly

Rebekah Bradly (Mar 25, 2026 09:16:57 GMT) .......................................................

Rebekah Mary Bradly, Secretary to the Trustees

Date: Mar 25, 2026

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Gordano Valley Church

We are a lively and growing community church based in Portishead, near Bristol, and are the home of Cludo & Challengers!

We love Jesus and we love Portishead.

There are lots of opportunities within GVC to connect with others and discover the reality of a life-transforming relationship with Jesus.

We meet on Sundays at 10:30am and throughout the week, including groups for children & young people.

Come and meet with us, join us in person on Sunday at Gordano School, or join us online via our live-stream.

Thank you to all church members, volunteers, friends & supporters

Gordano Valley Church 4 Combe Road Portishead BS20 6BJ

https://www.gvc.org.uk

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

GORDANO VALLEY CHURCH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Gordano Valley Church ('the charity') for the year ended 30 June 2025 on pages 31 to 33 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable 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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Nick Spear (Mar 26, 2026 15:20:45 GMT) ~~Nick Spear~~

Nick Spear Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date: Mar 26, 2026

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GORDANO VALLEY CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

Notes Income receipts Donations Gift aid receipts Other grants Income from courses and events Income from letting of facilities Bank Interest Other Capital and similar receipts Total receipts Payments 2 3 Total payments Transfers between funds 5 Net movement in funds Cash funds as at last year end Cash funds at this year end A Loan repayments Net of receipts / (payments) before Grants paid in relation to charitable activities undertaken by others Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly Loans made	General Designated Funds Funds £ £ 129,630 - 12,442 - - - 7,790 - 8,400 - 1,006 - 546 - 159,813 - 1,150 - 1,150 - 160,963 - 147,256 - 13,863 - 161,119 - - - - - 161,119 - (156) - (352) - (508) - 81,653 - 81,145 - Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds £ 9,092 - 1,015 - - - 390 10,497 - - 10,497 1,957 8,694 10,651 - - 10,651 (154) 352 198 1,012 1,210	2025 £ 138,722 12,442 1,015 7,790 8,400 1,006 936 170,310 1,150 1,150 171,460 149,213 22,557 171,770 - - 171,770 (310) - (310) 82,665 82,355	2024 £ 129,862 32,877 130 2,465 8,400 636 289 174,659 - - 174,659 143,158 21,813 164,972 1,150 1,150 166,122 8,537 - 8,537 74,128 82,665

The notes on page 33 form part of these accounts.

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GORDANO VALLEY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS AT THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

General Restricted funds funds Notes £ £ A Cash funds Cash at bank with immediate access 56,145 1,210 Notice deposits 25,000 - 81,145 1,210 B Other monetary assets Gift aid due to charity 20,152 1,817 Other debtors - - 20,152 1,817 C Liabilities Falling due within one year Taxes due 2,269 - Fee for Independent Examination 1,320 - Accrued expenses 1,775 - Total 5,364 - D Assets retained for charity's own use Fund to which asset belongs Land and buildings 4 Combe Rd, Portishead General Fixtures and Fittings General Church Equipment General Motor vehicles Church Minibus General Unrestricted Fund	2025 £ 57,356 25,000 82,356 21,969 - 21,969 2,269 1,320 1,775 5,364 Cost £ 260,526 8,065 17,767 7,638 293,996	2024 £ 56,662 26,003 82,665 5,995 1,150 7,145 1,313 1,110 638 3,062 Current value £ 350,000 - - - 350,000

E Guarantees and secured debts

The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabilities.

The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

John Storey John Storey (Mar 25, 2026 10:04:13 GMT) John Storey Mar 25, 2026 Date:_____

The notes on page 33 form part of these accounts.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

GORDANO VALLEY CHURCH

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

1 Accounting policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

2 Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly Employment costs Youth and children's work, speakers, Alpha, Event activities and Refreshments Small equipment and equipment hire Rent Insurance, Maintenance of buildings & equipment Independent examination Travel & Transport Stationery, Printing, Photocopying and Postage Broadband, and Computer Costs Professional fees Subscriptions, Courses and Books Bank Fees Miscellaneous 3 Grants paid in relation to charitable activities undertaken by others Grants for: Echoes International Missionary Support Scripture Knowledge Institute Missionary Support Christians Against Poverty Financial Support Hope into Action Homeless Transforming Lives SAT7 Christian Broadcasting Other small grants to organisations Grants to individuals Personal Support	General funds £ 105,681 1,334 6,592 1,041 11,132 7,488 1,260 2,213 1,675 2,640 1,326 3,921 383 570 147,256 2,400 7,200 - - - 2,400 525 1,338 13,863 Unrestricted Fund	Restricted Funds £ 312 - 1,002 206 352 - - - 15 - - - - 70 1,957 - - 3,000 4,075 675 - 944 - 8,694 s	2025 £ 105,993 1,334 7,594 1,247 11,484 7,488 1,260 2,213 1,690 2,640 1,326 3,921 383 640 149,213 2,400 7,200 3,000 4,075 675 2,400 1,469 1,338 22,557	2024 £ 102,819 1,144 6,489 879 11,432 3,857 1,500 1,550 1,357 2,179 5,482 3,776 187 509 143,158 2,400 8,400 3,000 1,073 - 2,400 90 4,450 21,813

• 4 Transactions with related parties

There were no Trustee transactions or with related parties during the year

5 Movement of funds

Opening balance £ General funds 81,653 Restricted funds Christmas Annual Christmas Appeal - Community Fund Local Community Projects 458 Mission Fund Mission Workers / Organisatio 554 Amy Reddrop SWYM worker support - Youth Alpha Grant for Youth Alpha Course - 1,012 Total funds 82,665	Receipts £ 160,963 7,533 - 390 1,559 1,015 10,497 171,460	Payments £ (161,119) (4,000) (5,292) (944) - (415) (10,651) (171,770)	Transfers £ (352) (4,482) 4,834 - - - 352 -	Closing balance £ 81,145 (949) (0) - 1,559 600 1,210 82,355

Transfers:

Proceeds from the Christmas 2024 appeal were split equally between two areas, 50% plus the related Gift Aid was payable to the local homeless charity "In Hope". All appeal monies were initially added to the Christmas Fund and the remaining 50% (£4,482 which includes related Gift Aid) was transferred to the GVC Community Fund which supports local community projects such as a summer holiday club, the local CAP centre and the charity "Transforming Lives". The second transfer of £352 from General Funds to the Community Fund removes the deficit on the Community Fund at the year-end.

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