Oldfield Free (hur(h (Bapliil)
Financial Statements
For the year ended
31 December 2024
Oklfield Free Church (Baptist). Malden Ave, Greenford, Middx. UB6 ODJ

Resistered Charity No. 1154642
www.oldfieldfreechurchba
tist.co.uk
Oldfield Free Church
Trustees Annual Report for the Year ended 31 December 2024
The Trustees submit their annual report and the financial slaternents for the year ended 31 Oecember 2024.
The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Siatement of Recommended Practice (SOAP - FRS 102)
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities" Issued in 2015 in preparing the annual report and financial
statements of the ch3rity.
Reference and Admlnlstrative details
Name
Oldfield Free Church (Baptist)
Registered Charity Number
1154642- entered on Register 19 November 2013
Principal Address
Malden Avenue. Gieenford
Middlesex U86 ODJ
Minister
Assistant Minister
Rev lan M Thomas
Rebekah Rego
TrusteeslDeacons
M Vijayamanoharan
D Pierrepont (Treasurer)
Cornel Tudosa-merauti {Resi8ned 3111212024)
Martin Smith
Property Trustee
The Baptist Union Corporation Limited
Bapiist House. 129 Broadway
Didcot. Oxfordshire OXII 8RT
Secretary
Vacant
Bank
Uoyds Bank plc.
254 Northolt Road.
South Harrow
Middlesex HA2 8DZ
Independent Examiner
Ms Esther Chu was appointed as Independent Examiner many ye3r5 ago.
The Trustees are very grateful to Ms Chu for conlinuing and who has
carried out the examinatlons without tharge.
Strurture and Governance
The Charity is governed by its Trust ()eed dated 18 September 1970 and is part of the Union of Churches
known as The Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland IRe8iStered Charity Number 2496351. Oldfield Free
Church {Baptistl has been re8iStefed with the Charity Commission IRe8iStered Charity Number 1154642}.
The church occupies premises which are held by the Bapiisl Union Corporation Limited. on Trust, which are
entirely compatible with purposes of the Charity.
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The Deacons, when eletted, are automatically elected as Trustees of the Charitylchurch. The Church is
Managed by the Diaconate, acting for the governing body. The Church Meeting. The rnember5hip of the
Diaconate is by election for three years lor part of three years where new deacons are lo replace deacons who
have not completed their full term) by the Church Meeting Details of the Diaconate are shown above. The
Church Meeting is convened quarterly and the Annual General Meetin8 which is held in March each year. The
Oiaconate normally meets approximately every 6 weeks with a rneetin8 scheduled prior to a Members
Meeting.
Ob
ectives and Activfties
The objectives of the Church are to provide
A place of public worshlp for the service of Almighty God
A place for the Instruction of children and adults, as a Church Hall. or as a place for the promotion of
other charitable purposes. Those attendin8 meetlngs do noi have to be membefs of the Baptist
church. The Deacons have gNen re8ard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public
benefit when planning activities. and are satisfied that these demonstrate that the church is providin8
a benefit to the public.
A place fof maintainlng and practicing the doctrine and rite of Bapli5m of believer5, and no other
baptism.
There are four organisations, Boys, Brigade, Girls, Brl8ade and 8eehive mother and toddler group, which cater
for the youn8er members of the community fiom the a8e of O to 16+. The Boys and Girls Brigades are
Independently run by church members on church premises. We also have Meetin8 Point which caters to the
needs of the older members of the local community.
Tru
ee5 and Tru
ee< Res
slbllftles
The Diaconate {acling for the Church Meeting) is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which
disclose with reasonable accuracy. at any time, the financial position of the Church and enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safe8uardin8
the assets of the Church and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and anv
other irregularities. The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission evidence of public benefit.
Achlevemen
and Perfomiance
Durin8 the last 12 months the church has continued lo operate an "Open Doorf policy and all are welcome to
Joln existing membeis for weekly services or other meelings taking place. During the year we have included a
weekly Bible Study and have also commenced an informal Sunday evening meetin& Both of these new
meetings are well attended. The church has continued to attract new attenders and the average attendance
for our Sunday rnornin8 services is 37 Adults. 5 Young People and 10 Children. Our weekly coffee mornin8
(Meeting Point) conlinues to have an average of 10 Senior Citizens attendin8. The number of Boys and Girls
coming to ihe Brigade Meetings have inueased over the last year with now an avera8e of 14 Young People
attending each week. Our Mother/Carer and Toddler group (Beehive) now attracts about 15 under 5's with
thelr mothers or carers each week. Various chufch members volunteer to help at all these meetings. We are
very 8rateful to them for giving of ihelr time.
At various times during the year we have held several activities for the children in the local area. including a 3-
day Holiday Club. a Li8ht Party {an alternative celebration to Halloween) and a Christmas Party. All of these
were well attended
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We are contlnuing to use the 7OOM" platform to enable those that are not able to attend rneetings in
person. Thls enables them to have contact with other members and join in ai Prayer Meetings and the
monlhly Sunday e4ening Communion service. We opefale a Pastoral Care systern which means that all who
are house bound are contacted regularly to ensufe that ihey are being looked after and to see if help is
needed. Our Minisler and Assistant Minister also visit thern in their own home. if they have not been able to
get to the meetings.
The Charity Trustees feel that the continuin8 of the various organisation adivitles provides a. much needed.
safe meeting place for both old and youn8 of the Ioc31 community. The Trustees have made an assessment of
the rnajor risks facin8 the thurth. and are satisfied that there are poliaes in place lo minimise these risks.
Financlal Revlew
Durin8 the year (2024) we have continued to keep. both the church buildings and the manse in good order
with repairs and 8eneral maintenance carried when necessary. Our income for the year rose to £70.545
leaving a deficit of £2,387 over expenditure. During the year we have been able to donate £3.363 to local
charities as well as donations to the Baptlst Missionary Society. We are 8fateful to all those who have 50
generously 8iven to enable us to continue to meet all our objectives and aims.
The church continues io raise the funds which it needs to carry on its artivities frorn within its own
membership and congregation. No wider public appeal was made for funds durin8 the year.
The Charity has a Reserves Policy in pla￿ and is satlsfied that Ihey have sufficient reserves at the Balance
Sheet date, tO8ether with ongoing income anticipated. to enable the church to functlon effectively in the
coming year. An amount of £40.1N)O minimum Is to be held to enable the Chaflty to fulfil its financlal
obligations.
The church Is heavlly dependent on its membership workin8 as volunteers in all aspects of the church's
activities. many of which run with little or no impact on the church's expenditure, but nevertheless conlribute
substantially to the achievemenl of the church'5 objectives.
Pension notes
The thurth no longer has any participating mefflbers in the 8apii5t Union Penslon Scheme.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees on:
artin
Trustee/Deacon
David Pierrepont
Treasurer
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Oldfield Free Church
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Oldfield Free Church (BaptFSt)
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on page$ 6 to
ii.
Respectfve responslbllttles of the trustees and the examlner
The tharitvs TwsteeslDeacons are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts. The charit(5
Trustees/Deacons consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act
2011 {the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
Follow the procedures laid down in the 8eneral directions given by the Charity Commission under
seciion145151 Ibl of the Charities Act.
State whether particular matters have come lo my attention.
8asls of Independent Examlnerfs statement
My examination was carrled out in aCCOfdance with the 8eneral directions 8iven by the Charity Commission.
An examination Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual ilems or disclosures in the
accounts. and seeking explanations from you 35 trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a -true and fair VI￿ and the report is limited to those malters set
out in the statement below.
Independent Examlnerfs statement
In connection with my examlnation. no matter has corne io my attentlon:
Whlch 8ives me cause to believe that. in any material fespect:
Accounling records were not kept in accordance with seciion 130 of the Charitles Act.
The accounts do not accord with the accountin8 records.
Have not been met,. or
I have come acr055 no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be
drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached.
Esther Chu
58 Sandrin8harn Crescent
South Harrow
Middlesex
Signed:
Date:
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OLDFIELD FREE CHURCH (BAPTIST)
Notes to the Finanaal Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
l. Accountlng Pollcles
1.1 Accountlng conventlons
The Charity prepares its receipts and payments accounts on a cash basis.
1.2 Fund Accountlng
Unrestricted funds are avallable for use ai the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the
objeclives of the Charity and whlch have not been desi8nated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are amounts which have been given for particular charily projects.
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Oldfield Free Church
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Recelpts and Payments Account
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Nole
Restricted Unrestncled
Totsl
2023
Receipts
Donations and Grants
3,313
64,672
67,985
58.498
Bank Interest
2.560
1.784
Total Recelpts
3.313
67,232
70.545
60,282
Payments
3,363
69.569
Chantable Acbvitses
3.363
69.569
72,932
65.308
Cash surplusldeficrt
for year
-2,337
-2,387
-5.026
Cash balances at 1 January
312
112,151
112,463
117.489
Cash balances
at 31 December
262
109 814
110 076
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Oldfield Free Church
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Statement of Assests and Liabilities at 31 December 2024
Note
2023
FIXED ASSETS
3,156.135
2.492.169
CURRENT ASSETS
Church current accounts
Church deposit accounts
Cash in hand
Less Outstanding Cheques
6.551
104,153
278
110.076
112,463
3,266,211
2.604,632
TOTAL NET ASSETS
3 266 211
2 604 632
The Financial State
We￿ approved by the Trustees on
Martin Smith
TrusteelDeacon
D Pierrepont
TruStee￿reasUfer
Date I
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Oldfield Free Church
Ba
tist
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Donations and Grants
Restncted Unrestncted
Totsl
2023
Gifts and Offerings
Tax recovered
Gift Day
Donations from organisalions
Sundry receipts
2,713
51.946
10,687
3.276
600
723
54.659
10,687
3.276
1,200
723
46,424
8,542
2,739
2,272
305
600
Payments
Restn'cted Unrestncted
Totsl
2023
Minisler
Manse costs
Church maintenance
Subscripts'ons
Utilities
Insurance
Gifts
Outreach
Administration
Youth
Sundry expenditure
35.801
3,795
16.729
1,303
2,813
2,826
3,120
973
1,285
252
672
35.801
3.795
16.729
1.303
2.813
2.826
5.978
973
1,285
252
1.177
28,872
4.716
15,118
1,117
3.105
2.148
6,512
1,080
1,230
203
1.208
2,858
505
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Oldfield Free Church
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Notes to the Flnanclal Statenwnts
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Trustees Remuneration
No remuneration or expenses were paid to the Trustees
in 2023 or 2024
Flxed Assets
2024
2023
Church property at Malden Avenue
2.611,083
2,051,932
Manse propety at 11 Rosehill Gardens
449,081
352.916
Fixtures and Fittings
95.971
87.246
Girls Brigade
75
3 156 135
2 492 169
The prOpert￿S and fixtures and fith'ngs are shown at current insurance levels
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Oldfield Free Church
Ba
tist
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Current Assets
Current Accounts
6.551
General Fund
105.200
Less outstanding cheques
-9C
Chants'es Fund
262
Deposit Accounts
104.153
Bursary Fund
1.360
Cash
278
Comfflunion Fund
479
Emergency Fund
1868
Grou
s Funds
907
110,076
110.076
Loans
Loans
110 076
110 076
AsAt
0110112024
AsAt
3111212024
Recei
ments
General Fund
107.456
65.521
67.777
105.200
Communion Fund
698
181
400
479
Emergency Fund
1268
600
1.868
Bursary Fund
1880
520
1.360
Charib'es Fund
312
111.614
3,313
69.615
262
109,169
72,060
Groups
930
872
907
110 076
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Oldfield Free Church
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Notes to the Financlal Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2024
7. Funds
Asat
0110112024
Asat
31112r2024
Recei
ts
Pa
ments
Unrestricted Funds
General
107.456
65.521
67.777
105,200
Communion
698
181
400
479
Emergency Fund
1268
600
1.868
Bursary Fund
1880
520
1,360
Boys Brigade
570
422
378
614
Girls Bngade
279
508
494
293
112 151
109 814
Restricted Funds
Charities Fund
312
3.313
3.363
262
Total Funds
110 076
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