Oldfield Iree (hur(h (Bwiil) Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2025 Oldfield Free Church (Baptist). Malden Ave. Greenford. Middx. U86 ODJ
Registered Charity No. 1154642 Oldfield Free Church www.oldfieldfrecchurchba tist.co.uk Trustees Annual Report lor the Year ended 31 December 2025 The Trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP - FRS 102) °Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued In 2015 in preparin8 the annual report and finandal statement5 of the charity. Referen¢e and Admlnlstratlve d Ils Name Oldfield Free Church18aptistl Re8iStered Charity Number 1154642- entered on Register 19 November 2013 Principal Address Malden Avenue. Greenford Middlesex VB6 ODJ Minister Assistant Minister Rev lan M Thomas Rebekah Re80 Trustees/Oeatons Mano Wijayamanoharan David Pierrepont (Treasurer) Martin Smith (Deceased 27-12-2Crf)5) Cornel Todusa-merautl Property Trustee The Baptist Union Corporation Umited Baptist 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 years ago. The Trustees are very grateful to Ms Chu for continuin8 and who has carried out the examinations without char8e. rurture and Governance The Charity is 8overned by its Trust Deed dated 18 Septernber 1970 and is part of the Union of Churches known as The Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland {Re8iStered Charity Number 2496351. Oldfield Free Church (Baptlstl has been registered with the Charity Commission (Registered Charity Number 11546421. The church occupies premises which are held by the Baptist Union Corporation Limited. on Trust, which are entirely compatible with purposes of the Charity. Page i
The Deacons, when elected. are automatically elected as Trustees of the Charitylchurth. The Church is mana8ed by the Diaconate. actin8 for the governing body. The Churth Meetin& The membershlp of the Diaconate is by election for three years lor part of three years where new deacons are to replace deacons who have not completed iheir full term) by the Church Meeting. Details of the Diaconate are Shown above. The Church Meeting is convened quarterly and the Annual General Meeting is held in March each year. The Diaconate normally meets approximately every 6 weeks with a meetin8 scheduled prlor to eath Members Meetin8. Ob eLINes and Artl¥ltles The objectives of the Church are to provide A Pla of public worship for the service of Almighty God A place for the instruction of thildren and adults, a5 a Churth Hall. or as a place for the promotion of other charttable purposes. Those attending rneetin85 do not have to be members of the Baptist church. The Deacons have given regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when planning artivities. and. in particular the specific guidance for Charities for the advancement of religion, and are satisfied that these demonstrate that the thurth is providing a benefit to the publio A place for maintainin8 and practicin8 the doclrine and rite of Baptism of believers. and no other baptism. Thefe are three organisations, Boys, Brl8ade, Girls. Brigade and Beehive mother and toddler group. which cater for the younger members of the community from the age of O to 16+. The Boys and Girls Brigades are Independently run by church members on churth premises. We also have Meetin8 Point whith caters to the needs of the older rnembers of the local community. All these meeiings are held on a weekly basis. Trustees and Trustee< R The Diaconate {actin8 for the Church Meetln81 Is responsible for keepin8 proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accurary, at any time, the financial posltion of the Church and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wsth the Charities Art 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Churth and hen taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and any other irregularities. The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Cornmission eviden of public benefit. Athlevements and Perfomunce Ouring the last 12 months the church has continued to operate an "Open Doorf poliry and all are welcome to join existing members for weekly services or other meetin8S taking place. During the year we have induded a weekly Bible Study and also have an Informal Sunday evening meeting. Both of these rneetin8s are well attended. We are thankful to be able to report that the number of new attendefs has increased and the average attendance for our Sunday morning services is 38 Adults. 6 Youn8 People and 6 Children. Our weekly coffee morning (Meeting Point) continues to have an average of 10 Senior Citizens attendin8. The number of Boys and Girls comin8 to the Bfi8ade Meetings have increased over the last year with now an average of 20 Young People attending each week. Our Motherlcarer and Toddler group IBeehive) n¢)w attracts about 12 under S's with their mothers or carers each week. Various chuTch rnembers volunteer lo help at all these meetings. We are very grateful to them for givin8 of their time. We have had the privilege of seeing two rnembers go through the waters of Baptism which has increased or attendance numbers on the Sunday that they happened. At varlous times during the year we have held several aclivities for the children in the local area. Including a 3- day Holiday Club, a Li8ht Party lan alternative celebration to Halloween) and a Christmas Party- These special events are well published by Leaflet drop, delivered by church volunteers, and posters outside the church building. All of these were well attended.
We are conlinuing to use the ?OOM" platform to enable those that are not able to attend meetings In person. This enables them to have contact with other members and join in at Prayer Meetings and the monthly Sunday evening Communion service. We operate a Pastoral Care system whith means that all who are house bound are contacted re8ularly to ensure that they are being looked after and to see if help is needed. Our Minister and Assislant Minlster also visit thern in their own home, If they have not been able to get to the meetin8s. The Charity Trustees feel that the conlinuin8 of the various or8anisation activities provides a, muth needed. safe meetin8 place lor both old and young of the local community. The Trustees have made an assessment of the major risks faang the church. and are satisfied that there are poliaes in place to minimise these risks. Flnandal Review During the year120251 we have contlnued to keep. both the church buildings and the manse in 8ood order with repairs and general maintenance carried when necessary. Our income for the year rose to £68.136 leavin8 a deficit of £20,267 over expenditure. Thls has mainly been caused by the need to replace the roof of the manse at a tost of £16,6CKI tO8ether with the first full year of our Assistant Minister bein8 employed. During the year we have been able to donate £1.831 to local charities as well as donations of £2.4Cx) to the Baptist Missionary Society. We have been able to clalm Gift Aid from HRMC of £10.755 from the various gifts and donations received. We are grateful to all those who have so generously given to enable us to contlnue to meet all our objectives and aims. The church continues to raise the funds which it needs to carry on Its activitles from wiihin its own membership and congre8ation. No wider public appeal was made for funds durin8 the year. The Charity has a Reserves Policy in place and is satisfied that they have sufficient reseprfes at the Balance Sheet date, together with on80ing income anticipated, io enable ihe church to function effertrvely in Ihe comin8 year. An amount of £40,(IXI mlnlmum is to be held to enable the Chaiity to fulfil its financial obli8ations. The church Is heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the church's activities. many of whlch run with little or no impact on the church's expenditure, but nevertheless contribute substantially to the achievement of the church's objeclives. Signed on behalf of the Trustees on: Mano Wijayamanoharan TrusteelDeacon David Pierrepont Tieasurer Page 3
Oldfield Free Church Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of Oldfield Free Churth IBaptlst) I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to ii. Respectlve reSpolbIlftles of the tnjstees and the examlrber The chariW5 TrusteeslDeacons are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The thariV5 Trustees/Deacons consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charitles 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 Art Follow the procedures laid down in the general directions gsven by the Charity Commission under section14515) {bl of the Charities Act. State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent Examinerfs statement My examlnation was carried out in accordance with the general directlons given 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 items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concernin8 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 Vie and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: Which gives me cause to believe that. in any material respect: Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. The accounts do not accord with the accounting records. Have not been met: or I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undersLinding of the accounts to be reached. Esther Chu 58 Sandrin8ham Crescent South Harrow Middlesex Signed- Date: pao)14 Page 4
OLDFIELD FREE CHURCH (BAPTisr) Notes to the Flnandal Statements For the year ended 31 December 2025 l. Accountlnz Poudes 1.1 Accountlnl conventlons The Charity prepares its recelpts and payments accounts on a cash basls. 1.2 Fund Accountln( Unrestrlcted funds are available for use at the discrethon of the Trustees In fvrtherance of the objectives of the Charity and which have not been desi8nated for oiher purposes. Restricted funds are amounts whith have been 8lven for particular tharity projects. Page 5
Oldfield Free Church Ba tist Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2025 Note Restncted UntrICted Total 2024 Recelpts Donab"ons and Grants 2,365 64,282 67.985 67,985 Bank Interest 1,489 Totsl Recelpts 2.365 65,771 68,136 70,$45 Payments Charitable Athrties 1,831 86.572 88,403 72,932 Cash sUrpludefi¢lt for year 534 .20.668 -20,267 -2.387 Cash balances at l January 262 109,521 109.783 112.463 Cash balancos at 31 December 796 110076 Page 6
Oldfield Free Church Ba tist Statement ol Assests and Llabllltles at 31 December 2025 Note 2024 FIXED ASSETS 2,957,597 3,156.135 CURRENT ASSETS Church current accounts Church deposrt accounts Cash in hand Less Outstanding Cheques 3,913 85,603 89,516 109,169 3.047,113 3.265.304 TOTAL NET ASSETS 3 047 113 3 265 304 The Financial Statements were approved by the Trustees on Mano Vijayarnanoharan TrusteelDeacon D Pierpont Trustee[easuref Date 181,1, Page 7
Oldfield Free Church tist Notes to the Financlal Ststements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Donations and Grants Restricted Unrestr Total 2024 Gifts and Offerings Tax recovered Gift Day [k)natnS frorn organisatK)ns Sundry receipts 1.765 51.625 10,755 2,550 600 241 53.390 10.755 2.550 1.200 241 54.659 10.687 3.276 1,200 723 600 Payments Restricted Unrestricted Total 2024 Minister Manse costs Church maintenan Subscriptions Utilities Insurance Gifts Outreach Administrats'on Youth Sundry expenditure 45,209 20,514 5,110 423 6,138 2,190 3.697 1.061 1,372 246 612 45,209 20,514 5,110 423 6,138 2.190 5,528 1.IA1 1.372 246 612 35,801 3,795 16,729 1,303 2.813 2,826 5,978 973 1.285 252 1,177 1,831 Page 8
Oldfield Free Church tist Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Trustees Remuneratlon No remunerabon or expenses were paid to the Trustees in 2024 or 2025 Fixed Assets 2025 2024 Church property at Malden Avenue 2,292,744 2.611.083 Manse property at 11 Rosehill Gardens 561.351 449.081 Fixtures and Frtts"ngS 103,502 95.971 2 957 597 3 156 135 The properties and fixtures and fithngs are shown at current Insuran levels. Page 9
Oldfield Free Church Ba tist Notes to the F5nanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Current Assets Current Accounts 3,913 General Fund 83,640 Less outstsnding cheques Charib'es Fund 796 Deposit Accounts 85,603 Bursary Fund 1,360 Cash Communion Fund 505 Emergency Fund 2468 Grou Funds 747 89.516 89,516 Loans Loans AsAt 0110112025 AsAt 3111212025 Recei Pa ments General Fund 105,200 64.897 86,456 83,641 Communion Fund 479 141 116 504 Emergency Fund 1868 600 2.468 Bursary Fund 1360 1.360 Charities Fund 262 109,169 2.365 68.003 1,831 88A03 796 88,769 Groups 614 133 747 Page 10
Oldfield Free Church Ba tist Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 7. Funds Asat 01101r2025 Asat 31112r2025 Recei ments Unrestricted Funds General 105,200 64.897 86,456 83.641 Communion 479 141 116 504 Emergency Fund 1868 600 2,468 Bursary Fund 1360 1.360 Boys Brigade 614 133 747 109 521 Restrlcted Funds Charities Fund 262 2,365 1.831 796 Total Funds 109 783 Page 11