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Company registration number 08515898 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1154126 (England and Wales)

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr T Inglis Mr R T Andrews Mr J A Measures Secretary Mrs L Demetriou Pastor Rev C Demetriou Charity number 1154126 Company number 08515898 Principal address 38 Station Avenue Walton-on-Thames KT12 1NU Independent examiner Beavis Morgan LLP Accountants, Business and Tax Advisers 82 St John Street London EC1M 4JN Bankers Barclays Bank PLC 8/12 Church Street Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2QX Reliance Bank Limited Faith House 23-24 Lovat Lane London EC3R 8EB

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 3
Statement of Trustees responsibilities 4
Independent examiner's report 5 - 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 15

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies on page 7 and 8 and comply with the charity’s trust deed and applicable law.

Organisational structure

The charity is run by the trustees and the senior pastor who meet regularly throughout the year. Trustees are appointed for an indefinite period, with any vacancies being filled by the selection and appointment of suitable individuals by the trustees.

The church leadership constitution blends both functional and spiritual elements, comprising Senior Pastors, Pastors, Elders, Deacons, and Stewards. Supporting this structure are department heads and groups of assistants, which include the worship team, youth, TV and AV, design, hospitality, overseers, greeters, parking attendants, and others. Everyone is wholly dedicated to ensuring that each service runs smoothly.

Affiliation

The charity is not affiliated with any other charity.

Developments, activities and achievements during the year

accordance with our trust deed. The ministry's efforts have been successful locally throughout the year and have demonstrated positive and encouraging progress. Many new families are attending Sunday services, and those in need receive both spiritual and practical assistance. There has been noticeable and sustained growth in the regular attendance of adults, youth, and young children.

Cornerstone has attracted individuals from up to forty different nations, encompassing a wide age range from the very young to the elderly. It has a physical congregation that attends regularly and a virtual congregation that engages with us on our YouTube channel. The average weekly attendance across both gatherings is approximately 350 adults, with up to 25 children aged 5 to 11 attending Kidzone, and a crèche that accommodates 15 babies during services. There is also a large and enthusiastic group of young adults and teenagers in the church who gather on the Sunday services. The Food Storehouse has provided meals to hundreds of families throughout the year. All of these resources are made easily accessible to the wider community.

Meetings and special events took place throughout the year, both on weekends and during the week. Many were covered by the local press and received very positive reviews. In keeping with the charity's objectives, these meetings are always open to the public and include preaching, testimonies, songs of praise, and musical items.

Other activities running each week include: Monday evening - Prayer Group; Wednesday Morning – Friendship Café; Wednesday evening - Worship Team rehearsal and Media Department Training Sessions; Saturday morning – Men’s Breakfast.

Cornerstone aims to be a valuable resource for the local community, especially in supporting the “family unit” through practical teaching and training. The church

concentrates on the needs of each family while also reaching out to individuals in difficult situations, welcoming them into a caring and friendly circle of hope where solutions are found and acceptance is given. The vision is to make a difference in modern society by strengthening families and equipping individuals to positively influence the community.

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Future developments and Vision

The church is genuinely integrated, and it actively collaborates with other charities and local organisations to reach out and address the needs of the community. These include Compassion, Metro World Child, Elmbridge Borough Council, Princess Alice Hospice, Manor Mead School Board of Trustees, Brooklands College, Barnardo's, Grace Dear Charity, Oasis Child Care, FareShare, Elmbridge Citizens Advice, The Brain Tumor Charity, Community Fund for Elmbridge, Homestart – Elmbridge, Elmbridge Mencap and Rent Start.

We are building the church of tomorrow today! Therefore, Cornerstone considers future generations when planning long-term. It adopts a modern, state-of-the-art approach in all its activities, utilising the best technology currently available. The church believes that the gospel message remains unchanged; however, the method of delivery does! Positioned centrally within the community, the church has immense potential to reach out and seize opportunities to impact those nearby, making this vision very practical to implement! The Senior Pastor states:

Due regard and guidelines

The Trustees have thoroughly reviewed the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, and all proper procedures have been adhered to.

The Trustees met five times during this accounting period and exercised due regard for the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, ensuring that all correct procedures were followed. Minutes of the meetings were submitted.

Financial review

The results for the year are shown in the financial statements.

It is the policy of the charitable company that free unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Risk management

The trustees confirm they have assessed the charity's major risks and have put systems in place to reduce those risks.

Reserves and assets

Apart from cash in the bank, the charity does not hold reserves that are not allocated to fixed and current assets. The trustees regularly review the amount of reserves the charity holds and are satisfied that they are appropriate for its current circumstances.

Governance and management

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr T Inglis Mr R T Andrews Mr J A Measures

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr R T Andrews Trustee Dated: 17 March 2026

Mr J A Measures Trustee Dated:17 March 2026

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors of Cornerstone Ministries for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

I report to the trustees (who are also Directors for the purpose of company law) on my examination of the financial statements of Cornerstone Ministries (the charitable company) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes.

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charitable company you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). 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.

An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charitable company’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

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

Paul Ashton FCA Beavis Morgan LLP

Accountants, Business and Tax Advisers 82 St John Street London EC1M 4JN

Dated: 23 March 2026

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Notes £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and
legacies 3 321,598 - 321,598 292,519 - 292,519
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 329,659 - 329,659 332,361 - 332,361
Other expenditure 9 - 94,337 94,337 - 114,161 114,161
Total resources expended 329,659 94,337 423,996 332,361 114,161 446,522
Net outgoing resources
before transfers (8,061) (94,337) (102,398) (39,842) (114,161) (154,003)
Gross transfers
between funds (94,337) 94,337 - (114,161) 114,161 -
Net expenditure for the
year/
Net movement in funds (102,398) - (102,398) (154,003) - (154,003)
Fund balances at 1 April
2024 178,796 - 178,796 332,799 - 332,799
Fund balances at 31
March 2025 76,398 - 76,398 178,796 - 178,796

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 11 1,792,990 1,910,878
Current assets
Debtors 12 4,253 4,598
Cash at bank and in hand 10,693 11,509
14,946 16,107
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year 13 (1,731,538) (1,748,189)
Net current liabilities (1,716,592) (1,732,082)
Total assets less current liabilities 76,398 178,796
Income funds
Unrestricted funds 76,398 178,796
76,398 178,796

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 17 March 2026.

Mr R T Andrews Mr J A Measures
Trustee Trustee

Company Registration No. 08515898

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Cornerstone Ministries is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 38 Station Avenue, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1NU.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charitable company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Gifts in kind

The church received the benefit of work carried out by volunteers without charge. No value is placed on this voluntary labour.

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and building 20 years straight line basis Plant and machinery 25% reducing balance Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25% reducing balance Computer equipment 25% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the trustees review the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.

1.9 Financial instruments

The has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the balance sheet when the becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11 Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charitable company’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. These would be in respect of asset lives and depreciation and the recoverability of debtors.

3 Donations and legacies

2025 2024
£ £
Donations and gifts 321,598 292,519

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

4 Expenditure on charitable activities

Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Advancing Christianity
Share of support and governance costs (see note 5)
Support
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Support costs
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Accountancy costs
7,853
-
Legal and professional
fees
1,004
-
8,857
-
Analysed between
Charitable activities
8,857
-		 Advancing
Christianity
Advancing
Christianity
2025
2024
£
£
101,365
99,368
121,550
121,293
97,887
103,040
320,802
323,701
8,857
8,660
329,659
332,361
329,659
332,361
2025
Support costs Governance
costs
2024
£
£
£
£
7,853
8,285
-
8,285
1,004
375
-
375
8,857
8,660
-
8,660
8,857
8,660
-
8,660		 Advancing
Christianity
Advancing
Christianity
2025
2024
£
£
101,365
99,368
121,550
121,293
97,887
103,040
320,802
323,701
8,857
8,660
329,659
332,361
329,659
332,361
2025
Support costs Governance
costs
2024
£
£
£
£
7,853
8,285
-
8,285
1,004
375
-
375
8,857
8,660
-
8,660
8,857
8,660
-
8,660
323,701
8,660
332,361
332,361
2024
£
8,285
375
8,660
8,660

5 Support costs

Support costs are apportioned based on the charity's time spent furthering each charitable activity.

6 Net movement in funds

Net movement in funds 2025 2024
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements - -
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 121,550 121,293

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7 Trustees

None of the trustees received any remuneration or benefits from the charitable company during the year.

8 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries		 2025
Number
5
2025
£
101,365		 2024
Number
5
2024
£
99,368

During the two years ended 31 March 2025 no employees received a total employment benefit of more than £60,000.

9 Other expenditure

Restricted
funds
£
2025
Financing costs
94,337
94,337		 Total
Restricted
funds
£
£
2025
2024
94,337
114,161
94,337
114,161		 Total
Restricted
funds
£
£
2025
2024
94,337
114,161
94,337
114,161
114,161

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

11
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and building
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
3,106,288
Additions
-
At 31 March 2025
3,106,288
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
1,200,000
Depreciation charged in the year
120,000
At 31 March 2025
1,320,000
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,786,288
At 31 March 2024
1,906,288
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Bank loan and overdrafts
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 Plant and
machinery
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
£
£
9,439
6,525
1,540
2,122
10,979
8,647
7,371
4,325
742
727
8,113
5,052
2,866
3,595
2,068
2,200
Notes
14

CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14 Loans and overdrafts

Loans and overdrafts
Bank overdrafts and credit cards
Bank loan
Payable within one year		 2025
£
4
1,702,870
1,702,874
1,702,874		 2024
£
17,163
1,675,283
1,692,446
1,692,446

The bank loan is secured by fixed charges over the freehold property at 38 Station Avenue, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 1NU. The loan is interest only with the principal balance repayable in full within one year.

15 Related party transactions

Rev C Demetriou is the senior Pastor and founder of Cornerstone Ministries. He is married to Mrs L Demetriou who is also a founder and a secretary of the charity and are considered key management personnel.

During the year Mrs L Demetriou was paid £18,000 (2024: £18,000) under a contract of employment for her services.

Under the contract of employment Rev C Demetriou was remunerated a gross amount of £40,728 (2024: £40,728) for his services.