The Kin '5 Cross Ba tiSt Church ANNUAL REPORT 2025 KCBC S•ILONDON Registered Charity Nutrber. 1155814 KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Table of Contents Annual Report forthe Year to 31 December 2025... .. .. ... .. Reference and Administrative details........................................................................................... Charity status.................................................................................................................................... TrLJStees............................................................................................................................................. Principal advisors. Structure, Governance and Mana8ement..................................................................................... Governing document......... Recruitment and training of Trustees............................................................................................. Organisational structure Baptist Union of Great Britain and London Baptist Association . Custodian trustee.............................................................................................................................. Fiisk management............................................................................................................................. Oblectlve and Artlvltles................................................................................................................ Objects of the Charity...................................................................................................................... Charity's alms . Charity's main objectives for the year........................................................................................... Charity's strategies........................................................................................................................... Church Members, Meetings and Membershlp.............................................................................. Pastor's Report 2025.................................................................................................................... Detalls of slgnlficant activitles...................................................................................................... Upward........................................................................................................................................ Worshlp............................................................................................................................................. 10 Prayer Mlnlstry.................................................................................................................................. 11 Production Team................................................................................................................................ 12 Media ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Inward.......................................................................................................................................14 WeltomèTèam.................................................................................................................................. 15 KCBC Kids........................................................................................................................................... 16 Youth................................................................................................................................................. 17 Young Adults...................................................................................................................................... 18 Women's Ministry.............................................................................................................................. 19 Men's Mlnlstry...................................................................................................................................21 Life Group5......................................................................................................................................... 22 KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Outward....................................................................................................................................23 Grants and Glvlng............................................................................................................................... 23 Mission.............................................................................................................................................. 24 Hospitality . Evangeli5m......................................................................................................................................... 27 Vernon Hall Coworking....................................................................................................................... .26 Volunteers.................................................................................................................................29 Sateguardlng..............................................................................................................................29 Bulldlng and Fabrlc.....................................................................................................................31 Manse Refurbishment ............................................................................................................................... 31 Church Office Repairs. 31 Finance......................................................................................................................................32 Statement of Trustee's Responsibillties......................................................................................33 Sl8nature and Declaratlon..........................................................................................................34 Independent Examlnerfs Report..........................................-.-............................................................. 36 Statement of Flnanclal Actlvlties. .38 Balance Sheet . .39 Notes to the Accounts .......................................................-.................................................................... 40 KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Annual Report for the Year to 31 December 2025 The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the independently examined financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with statutory requirements, the memorandum & Articles of Association, the companies Act, Financial Reporting Standard IFRS 1021, and the Charities, Ststement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORPI. Reference and Administrative details Charity status The King's Cross Baptist Church at Vernon Square, London. WC1 X 9EP was registered a5 a charity with the Charity Commission on 4 February 2014. with Charity Number 1155614. Trustees The Charity is administered by the Trustees who act as the governance group of The King's Cross Baptist Church. They are fully responsible as Charity Trustees under law but hold themselves accountable to Church members in aCCOTdance with the Charity's Constitution. The Trustees serving during 2025 were.. Senior Pastor Chair of Trustees Honorary Treasurer Church Secretary Other Trustees Resignation Rev Allan Barbazza loppointed 04 June 2023) Lewis Jackson (elected 26 July 2023) Grace Oyedemi (elected 17th Morch 2024) Amos Dzumbira (appointed 19 Ortober 2025) Lulz Santana (elected 17th Morch 2024) Olumayowa Akinloye (resigned 79 October 2025) Principal advisors Bankers Bank of Scotland 33 Old Broad Street London BX2 1LB Independent Examiner Barrington Hall. MAAT, FCCA Aqret Accounting And Consultancy Setvices Ltd The Vista Centre 50 Sailsbury Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW4 6JQ KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Structure. Governance and Management Governing document The Charity's goveming document is the Constitution which was adopted on 11 May 2013 and set out the objects of the Charity. Recruitment and training of Trustees The Charity Trustees are defined by the Charities Act 2011 as the group of people who have the general control and management of the administration of the Charity. The Trustees are all Church Members who show the reality of their laith by the consistency of their Christian ¢haracter and by their belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Trustees include three Church Officers- the Senior Pastor, ChLtrch Secretary and Honorary Treasurer. Elections of Trustees can lake place by ballot at any Church Members, Meeting. Nominees must secure a vote of at least 66% of those present and eligible to vote and seNe a term of three years. The Trustees have training made available to them during their terms of office. Organisational structure The Church Members agreed to a governance and leadership structure as follows: Trustees are responsible for the governance of the Charity and the fulfilment of its purpose through its activities, acting according to the will of God as discerned by the Church Members, and for ensuring that the Church complies with applicable Charity law. Pastoral Team consists of the Senior Pastor, the Minister in Training, certain paid employees of the Charity, and volunteer representatives from the congregation generally appointed by consensus of the Church rnembers. The Pastoral team has the responsibility of setting the spiritual direction of the Church across the Upward. Inward and OU￿ard vision. Team Leadets include the Pastoral Team and appointed Team Leaders who have the responsibility for a particular area of ministry. For example, KCBC Kids, Prayer, KCBC YAS, Welcome, Hospitality. Subject to applicable law, the Church is governed and regulated by its members in accordance with its Constitution and all aspects of the work of the Church are subject to the ultimate oversight of the Church Meeting under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Members Meetings are normally held every three month5. KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Baptist Union of Great Britain and London Baptist Association The Church is part of the wider Baptist family and is therefore a member church of the London Baptist Assoclation ILBAI and the national body. the Baptist Union of Great Britain IBUGBI. Both organisations are registered charities. The Church pays an annual subscription to BUGB based on its membership numbers and makes contributions to BUGB Home Mission. Custodian trustee The London Baptist Propety Board holds the title deeds of the Church building and associated buildings situated at Vernon Square, London, WCIX 9EP as trustee for the benefit of the Charity and the Church members. Risk management The Trustees have implemented a process to ensure that risk assessments are cornpleted, particularly for activities that involve children, young people and vulnerable ad¢Jlts, and for activities that take place outside of the Church premises. Policies and procedures are reviewed periodically to support the safe and effective operation of the Charity. Objective and Activities Objects of the Charity The principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the biblical principles of the Baptist denomination, advancement of education, community seNice and such other general charitable purposes in parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church shall determine. In order to fulfil our principal purpose and demonstrate public benefit our artivities inclvde, but not limited to.. regular public worship, prayer. Bible study. preaching and teaching baptism, as defined in the Baptist Union's Declaration of Principle the Communion of the Lord's Supper which shall normally observed at least once a month evangelism and mission, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally teaching, encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young vulnerable, disadvantaged and oppressed people nurture and growth of Christian disciples education and training for Christian and community service giving and encouraging pastoral care to all KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad encouraging relations with and supporting Baptists and other Christians Charity's aims As a member of the Baptist Union, the Church subscribes to the Union's Declaration of Principle. The basis of this Union is= That our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ God manifest in the flesh, is the sole and absolute authority in all matters pertaining to faith and practice, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, and that each church has liberty. under the guidance of the Holy SpiriL to interpret and administer His laws grace and mercy. That Christian Baptlsm is the immersion in water into the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit, of those who have professed repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ who 'died for our sins according to the Scriptures,- was buried and rose again on the third day,. That it is the duty of every disciple to bear personal witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ and to take part in the reconciliation of the world to God. The King's Cr055 Baptist Church seeks to be an active Christian community and fellowship bringing Christian witness and care to the area of King's Cr055. The Church acknowledges its Christian responsibilities beyond the local community ond Seeks to engage in both national and international opportunities to spread the Gospel. Charity's main objectives for the year The Church continued to offer public Christian worship at I lam on Sunday mornings. There were also occasional seNices at other times, which were advertised on the church website and social rnedia platforms. These services were offered both online and in person at the church building. The Church premises are situated just a short distance from King's Cross and St Pan¢Tas ststions, which made the use of our premises attractive to a wide range of organisations. other charities, and local community groups. The Church continued to develop the café and launched a co- working space to promote community engagement. The Church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted by the Disclosure and Barring Setvice and undertake appropriate Safeguarding training. The Church ha5 read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and 15 5atlsfied that the activities outlined above clearly demonstrate that the Charity is providing a benefit to the public. KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Charity's strategies Inspired by the text inlsaiah 6. KCBC'S vision empha515 is Upward Wision '1 saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne,, Inward Transforniation - your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for,, and Outward Action - 'And I said. "Here am l. Send mel" Our mission statement "Leoding people to encounterjesus. come olive. ond chonge the world," includes the upward, inward and outward aspect of our purpose as a church, communicating our 'why' as a local church in King's Cross, London. The Church Members continue to adopt the following three strategic purposes.. 1. Upward - Focused on worship. prayer. attentiveness to God, and the shared spiritual life of the church. 2. Inward - Committed to fostering inward transfomiation among our members and regular attendees. 3. Outward - Express the Church's commitment to mission. justice. hospitality, and witness to the community in Kings Cross and beyond. Church Members. Meetings and Membership Durin9 2025, Church Membership Meetings took place on 9 February. 11 May IAGMI and 19 October. The Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 were received and approved at the Members meeting held on 19 October 2025. Church Membership stands at 106 at the end of 2025198 at the end of 20241 with 15 new members added during the year and 7 removals. There were 2 baptisms and 2 dedications in 2025. Pastor's Report 2025 Revd Allan Barbazza As we reflect on this last year, my prayer for each of us is this= 'Way the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.. Romans 15-13 Here are some of the highlights of 2025= KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 We started the year with 21 days of prayer and fasting. Each day, different members of our church family shared prayer points. Many of us experienced God s kindness, merry, and breakthrough as we came together to seek Hi5 presence. Some of teaching themes this year focused on.. The Lords Prayer- Unity in John 17, The Glory of God, Practicing the Woy, The Hond of God (Lent series). The Prodigol Prophet, and The Throne Thot Holds. We also encouraged OUT younger leaders in their gift to preach the gospel, so for the first time we hosted a tag-team preach with three of our young adults - Natene, Gustavo, and Giovanna. KCBC has always been active in prayer and worship as a community, this year was no different. Monday mornings we gathered online to pray, Tuesdays we hosted Prayer Room, ond Young Adults prayer on Wednesdays remained consistent throughout 2025. KCBC also hosted several gatherings where different churches came together in unity to pray and intercede on behalf of the city. This is a powerful witness of our love for Christ and for one another.. A Worship Night at the end of June. joined by One Church, Verso Vineyard, and Imprint The Kings Cross Prayer Night, gathering more than eight churches based in Kings Cross (including KXC, Vive, All Saints, the Ethiopian Church, and others) I want to honour everyone that faithfully prayed, your prayers and your worship have been a huge catalyst for the coming season we're entering as a church family. l also want to say a huge thank you for your generosity with your time, talent and treasure. We welcomed 15 new members and celebrated two baptisms - thank You, Lord! KCBC continued to partner with different teams on mission in London from the US.. the New England Baptist Convention, Celebration Church, First Baptist Biloxi. and Northwest Bible Church. As part of our spiritual formation, we ran a discipleship course that aimed to encourage us in our walk with Jesus, to make new disciples and help them grow in the Lord. We also continued to host online and in-person Life Groups. Some key events this year included the Women s Conference, Women s Book Club, men s gatherings. and Open Mic nights. Our outward presence was marked by several special initiatives.. hosting Church in the Park at Primrose Hill. coffee training for asylum seekers in our café. a partnership with Union Chapel to run an asylum seeker drop-in centre. and Christmas hampers for Winton Primary School. We also went out on street evangelism. reaching out to the people of King'5 Cross. We thank God for the proclamation and demonstration of His love in and through us. From the end of August, we expanded the vision for our café and launched a co-working space with a missional vision.. to create a place of peace where people can work. build community, and encounter the presence of God in their daily lives. We launched with more than 12 members and have continued to see the community grow ever since. There was also growth in our staff team.. KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Fredrick joined us as Operations Coordinator at end of January, and Mayowa was called to be a Minister in Training in September with her placement at KCBC while she studie5 at Regents Park College in Oxford. My prayer and hope for 2026 is that we will be obedient to God s voice doing the right thing, the right way - with passion to envision and courage to go wherever He leads us. May the Lord Jesus fill you with faith and encouragement as you read this report. All glory to our God, Father, Son, Holy Spirit. Amenl Details of significant activities The teams and ministrie5 of the church are one of the primary ways in which KCBC'S vision 15 lived out in practice. Throughout 2025, a wide range of teams served faithfully across the life of the church, supporting worship, discipleship, community life, mission, and care. Together, these ministries express the church's shared emphasis on an Upward fotus of worship and prayer, Inward transformation through discipleship and belonging, and Outward action through mission, justice, and hospitality. Upward Lead.. Anya Barbazza The Upward teams and ministries at KCBC focu5 on worship. prayer, and attentiveness to God as the foundation of church life. Through gathered worship, prayer rhythms. and creative expression, these ministries seek to help the church lift its attention beyond itself and respond to God with reverence. joy, and obedience. During 2025, the Upward emphasis was expressed through Sunday worship, regular prayer gatherings, seasonal initiatives, and moments of unity with other churches across Lorndon. Worship, Prayer, Media, and Production teams worked closely together, supporting both visible and behind-the-scenes aspects of the church's spiritual life. Together, these ministries shaped the spiritual atmosphere of the church, encouraging unity, creativity, and shared discernment as the community sought to listen to God and respond faithfully. KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Worship Purpose The Worship Ministry exists to encourage the church to seek God together through sung worship, prayer, and other expressions of praise. The ministry seeks to help shape the spiritual life of the church by creating spaces where people of all ages are encouraged to encounter God, lift their attention heavenward, and grow in devotion, reverence, and joy as they worship together. Practice During 2025. the Worship Ministry supported the life of the church through regular worship in services, prayer gatherings. and Special events. as well as through the ongoing development of the team. Key areas of practice included.. regular worship across Sunday services, supported by weekly preparation and monthly rehearsals.. corporate prayer and worship initiatives including the 21 days of prayer and fasting at the start of the year, weekly Prayer Room gatherings, and online prayer led in partnership with the Prayer Ministry-, training and development, including vocal training, rehearsals and times of equipping for musicians and worship leaders,. special worship gatherings, Such as Holy Week devotionals. Summer worship in the park, and end-of-year worship and prayer gatherings., wider collaboration, including worship gatherings that brought together churches across London and local prayer initiatives in King's Cross. Through these activities, the ministry sought to encourage consisten( reverent worship while also creating opportunities for unity, intercessiorn and spiritual depth beyond weekly services. People Led by Anya Barbazza and a team of Worship leaders including Rebecca, Hemline, and Allan, supported by a wider team of musicians throughout the year. New worship leaders and musicians joined the team during 2025 and were supported through training and mentoring as they became established. New worship leaders that joined team and underwent training.. Mavela, Gustavo, Holly New team members.. Fred (keys}. Chi Ikeysl. Ife Ikeysl. Stella Ivocalsl. Marcella Ivocalsl Other team.. Gary IBass}. Lew (Guitar}. Jonathan (Drums). Plans Looking ahead, the intention is to continue strengthening the Worship Ministry both Spiritually and practical￿. Planned areas of focus include= 101 Page KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 nurturing character, formation, and reverence within the team, ensuring that gifting and skill remain rooted in faith and obedience-, continuing to equip and develop musicians and singers, supporting growth in musicality and confidence.. being more intentional in shaping worship themes and song choices in alignment with preaching and the life of the church.. creating space for songwriting and new music. enabling the church to grow in its own worship expression.. continuing to host player and worship gatherings that unite churches locally and across London. These plans are dependent on capacity and discemment. Beyond 2026. the ministry hold5 longer-term desire to see worship rernain central to the life of KCBC, marked by depth, joy, togetherness and a growing sense of God's presence among His people. Prayer Ministry Purpose The Prayer Ministry exists to seek the Lord in all things and to encourage the whole church to engage in prayer. Its focus is on aligning the life of the church with God's purposes, giving thanks for who God is, and interceding for the church community, the local area, and the wider world. Practice Throughout 2025, prayer remained a regular and visible part of church life. The year began with a dedicated period of prayer and fasting. as the church set aside time to seek God together and commit the year ahead to Him. Our anchor verse was 'He who abides in me and l in him, bears much fruit., John I5'.5. Weekly prayer continued in two main settings. An online prayer gathering met regularly, bringing together members of the prayer team to give thanks and intercede together. In addition, in-person prayer took place during the week at the church building, with particular focus given to praying across the life of the church. including worship, discipleship, leadership, and mission, as well as global and local concems. Members of the Prayer Ministry were also available to pray with others during Sunday services and to support prayer as needed. People Led by Liz Akinloye and RebKGI Harrison. and supported by a small and committed team. During the year, additional participants joined the online prayer gatherings, and members of the team were encouraged to tske turns leading prayer. Through these gatherings and through KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 prayer offered during seNices, the ministry seNed the wider church community by supporting individuals, leaders, and ministry teams in prayer. Plans Looking ahead, the intention 15 to continue developing a prayer ministry team that 15 reliable, well equipped, and confident in intercession. Plan5 include strengthening opportunitie5 for corporate prayer through regular online and in-person prayer gatherings, alongside continued prayer and worship as part of church services. These plans are dependent on volunteer capacity and the availability of team members. Beyond 2026, the prayer ministry holds a longer-tem) vision for prayer to remain central to all spects of church life, supporting the church in seeking God faithfully and consistently as a community. Production Team Purpose The Production Team exists to support the worship and gathered life of the church by providing reliable audio, visual, and livestream support. Working primarily in the background, the team helps ensure that seNices run smooihly and that both in-person and online participants are able to engage fully with worship, teaching, and prayer. Practice Throughout 2025, the Production Team played a vital role in supporting Sunday services and wider church gatherings. Key areas of practice included.. managing audio and visual systems during Sunday service& supporting clarity and continuity across worship and teaching,. live-streaming seNices on YouTube each week, enabling those unable to attend in person to participate in church life-, working closely with worship leaders. speakers. and other ministry teams to support the flow and technical needs of services. Much of this work took place quietly and consistently behind the scenes, contributing to services that were technically dependable and free from unnecessary distraction. People Led by Fredrick Duncan and made up of a committed group of volunteers, including Deji, Ikode, Natene, Megan, Kirstie, Marcella. Enes, Jacob, Aliana, Sope, and MJ. Team members served in various technical roles, supporting sound. visuals. and livestream delivery. KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Through their willingness to serye faithfully and collaboratively, the team provided essential support to the wider church community. enabling others to lead and participate with confidence. Plans Looking ahead, the intention is to continue strengthening the Production Team and its technical provision. Planned areas of focus include.. developing the team further through training and skill-building., maintaining and improving audio, visual, and livestream equipment within the church., supporting new volunteers to join the team and grow in confidence. These plans are dependent on capacity and resources. Beyond 2026. the longer-term aim is to continue providing dependable. high-quality technical support that serves the worship and mission of the church with excellence and care. Media Purpose The Media Ministry exists to support the life of the church by communicating clearly, creatively, and accessibly what KCBC is about and what is happening within the church community. Through visual design. digital media. and communication too15, the ministry seeks to honour God and help people engage more fully with worship. discipleship, and church life. Practice During 2025, the Media Ministry supported a wide range of church activities through consistent communication, design, and creative output Key areas of practice included.. supporting prayer and worship life, including creating daily graphics and videos during the 21 days of prayer and fasting, with contributions from members of the church community,. regular communication and design worl such as weekty social media posts, newsletter graphics, flyers, and visual materials for events and ministries- creative content production, including graphics, reels. and announcements for church services, prayer gatherings, youth and young adults. events, women's activities, outreach initiatives, and seasonal seNices such as Easter and Christmas,. reviewing and improving communication channels, including the use of WhatsApp, newsletters, social media, YouTube, and the church website.. practical visual improvements. such as developing new signage at the front of the church and updating leadership photographs. KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Alongside this work, the team met regularly for training. planning, and collaboration, as well as exploring ways to widen participation within the ministry. People Led by Anya Barbazza and supported by a creative and collaborative team. Team members contributed across different areas. including graphic design. social media posting, video editing, and strategic planning. Others supported the ministry by sharing information about upcoming events and co-ordinating content for weekly communications. Through their combined skills and creativity, the team supported the wider church by helping information, encouragement, and invitation reach both the congregation and the wider community. Plans Looking ahead, the intention is to continue strengthening the Media Ministry as a creative and responsive part of church life. Planned areas of focus include: developing a new church website, improving accessibility and communication,. completing and improving external signage around the church building., recruiting new team members, helping share the workload and bring additional gifts and ideas into the ministry. These plans are dependent on capacity and timing. Beyond 2026, the ministry holds a longer-term desire to continue serving the church through thoughtful, creative communication that reflects both the heart and the activity of KCBC. Inward Lead.. Mayowa Akinloye The Inward teams and ministries at KCBC focus on discipleship. care. and growth within the church community. These ministries support people at different stages of life and faith, helping individuals not only feel welcomed but also nurtured. formed. and encouraged to flourish as followers of Jesus. Throughout 2025, this emphasis was expressed through ministries serving children, young people, adults, and families, including Life Groups, KCBC Kids, Youth, Young Adults, Men's and Women's Ministries. Together, they created spaces for teaching, pastoral care, friendship, and 141 Page KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 accountability. The Inward focus reflects a shared commitment to seeing people grow in spiritual maturity and to building a church culture marked by care, responsibility, and belonging. Welcome Team Purpose The Welcome Ministry exists to help church members and newcomers feel seen, acknowledged, and valued as they entei the life of the church. Through simple acts of hospitality, kindness, and joy, the ministry seeks to create an environment where people feel comfortable returning and, over time, becoming part of the church famity. Practice During 2025, the Welcome Ministry continued to support the regular gatherings of the church through a consistent and friendly presence. This included: greeting people as they arrived for services-, helping to create a warm and hospitable atmosphere before and during gatherings,. supporting newcomers as they encountered the church community for the first time. While no additional activities were specifically recorded for the year. the steady presence of the Welcome Team formed an important part of the church's weekly rhythm and contributed quietly but significantly to the life of the congregation. People Led by Mamie Mpaka Batia, and supported by a team ofvolunteers who served throughout the year. Working together, the team helped ensure that both long-standing members and visitors were received with care and warmth. Through this service, the ministry supported individuals at their first point of contsct with the hurch and helped foster a growing sense of belonging within the wider church community. Plans Looking ahead, the intention is to continue strengthening the Welcome Ministry and supporting the health of the team. Areas of focus include: meeting together as a team to reflect on current practice and discuss possible improvements-, creating opportunities for fellowship within the team. allowing space for sharing, encouragement, and relationship-building. KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 These plans are dependent on volunteer capacity- Beyond 2026, the ministry holds a longer-term desire to continue growing, both spiritually and physically, as it supports the church in extending welcome and hospitality to all who enter. KCBC Kids Purpose KCBC Kids exists to lay strong foundations for children aged 4-1 I to encounter Jesus through the loving community of the church. The ministry builds on what children are learning at home and in school, creating a safe, joyFul environment where faith is nurtured, friendships are formed, and lasting memories are Mad￿MemOrieS that help shape what it means to know, love, and walk with the Lord. Practice During 2025, KCBC Kids continued to provide regular, Bible-centred sessions for children attending the church. Sessions followed the Energize syllabus. offering a consistent and engaging structure that included welcome activities and games, Bible teaching, worship, prayer, and interactive learning. Key areas of practice during the year included- Bible-centred learning, helping children engage with Scripture and grow in understanding of who Jesus is., community and relationship-building. through games. discussion, and shared activities that supported friendships among both regular and visiting children.. creative involvement in church life, including participation in a Christmos Bus Stop Ploy, which enabled children to engage with the Christmas story and take part visibly in the wider worshipping community. Through these activities, the ministry sought to provide a space where children could feel safe, included, and encouraged as they eyplored faith together. People Led by Abimbola Akinloye and supported by a team of 11 volunteers. Ikode. Mayowa. Temi. Grace. Temitayo, Stella. Jessica. Liz. Augustina and Andrea. The team included both long-standing members and new volunteers who joined in 2025, working together to care for children, prepare sessions, and support learning and play. Through their service, the team supported children and families within the church, helping parents feel encouraged and children feel known, valued, and well cared for Plans 161 Page KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 Looking ahead, the intention is to continue developing KCBC Kids as a joyful, Bible-centred ministry for children and families. Planned areas of focus include.. providing opportunities for social activities outside of Sunday sessions. helping children experience community beyond church gatherings,. deepening Bible-centred learning. with greater engagement in Scripture and its wider theme5-, improving and redecorating the children's space. creating an environment that feels welcoming and clearly belongs to the children. These plans are dependent on volunteer capacity- Beyond 2026, the ministry holds longer-term vision to remain fully integrated into the life of the church, supporting children in growing faith and encouraging families as they nurture discipleship at home, while continuin9 to develop a confident, united, and joyful serving team. Youth Purpose The Youth Ministry exists to support the spiritual growth and wellbeing of young people within the church, providing a space where they Can explore faith. ask questions, and grow as disciples of Jesus. The ministry seeks to accompany young people through a key stage of life and to help bridge the transition between children's ministry and young adult church life. Practice During 2025, the Youth Ministry continued to engage with young people primarily through regular gatherings connected to Sunday worship. Key areas of practice included.. Sunday morning discussions with young people aged 11-16, providing time for conversation, reflection. and engagement with faith following the main service,. developing a new ministry space aimed at bridging the gap between KCBC Kids and the Young Adults Ministry, helping young people transition into the wider life of the church. While activity during the year was modest in scale, these gatherings provided an important foundation for learning, listening, and relationship-building with young people in the church community. People Led by Stella Onwuemene, with support from Mayowa, who together facilitated discussions and supported young people during Sunday sessions. Through their involvement, the leaders sought to offer consistency, care, and guidance to those participating in the ministry. 171 Page KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 The ministry seNed young people within the church community, supporting them during a formative stage of faith and helping them feel included and valued within the wider congregation. Plans Looking ahead, the intention is to develop the Youth Ministry further as capacity and leadership allow. Planned areas of focus include.. establishing more regular meetings for young people-, strengthening connections with youth groups in other local churches, supporting collaboration, learning. and shared activity. These plans are dependent on volunteer availability and leadership capacity. Beyond 2026, the longer-term hope is for young people to participate regularly in youth fellowship, whether through KCBC-based gatherings or through strengthened links with established youth ministries in the local area, supporting ongoing discipleship and belonging. Young Adults Purpose The Young Adults Ministry exists to support young adults in 9rowing in their walk with Christ as they navigate adulthood. The ministry seeks to help young adults encounter Jesus and deepen their faith, in line with the inward mission of the church, while encouraging a sense of belonging, mutual support, and shared discipleship within the church community. Practice During 2025, the Young Adults Ministry continued to provide a range of opportunities for connection, discipleship, and community among young adults. Key areas of practice included.. Regular gatherings, including life groups and prayer, creating space for Scripture, discussion, and mutual encouragemenL Social activities, such as a sports day, a bowling trip, and a Christmas dinner, helping to strengthen relationships and build community,. Rhythms of prayer and fasting. supporting the spiritual life of the group and encouraging deeper engagement with faith. Through these activities, the ministry sought to create a consistent and welcoming space where young adults could grow both spiritually and relationally. 181 Page KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 People Led by Nalene Ogberahwe, Megan Yabar, MJ Fordan, and Ikode Agbi, who served together in leading gatherings, prayer, and group activities throughout the year. The facilitators supported the pastoral care and wellbeing of those involved and helped maintain regular contact and communication within the group. The ministry served young adults aged 18 to 35, providing a space where individuals could feel known, supported, and encouraged as part of the wider life of the church. Beyond the ministry itself, a number of young adults were also involved in serving across other church teams, contributing their gifts to the wider church community- Plans Looking ahead, the intention is to continue strengthening the spiritual foundations and pastoral support offered through the Young Adults Ministry. Planned areas of focus include.. creating lurther opportunities to grow in faith and understanding. including deeper engagement with Scripture and theology., increasing pastoral care and intentional discipleship within the group., continuing to offer social gatherings that support fellowship and connection. These plans are dependent on volunteer capacity and the availability of facilitators. Beyond 2026, the ministry holds a longer-term vision for increased spiritual depth among young adults, supporting them in applying their faith thoughtfully and intentionally in everyday life, and encouraging them to discover their gifts and sense of purpose both within and beyond the church. Women's Ministry Purpose The Women's Ministry exists to support women in encountering Jesus, growing deeply in their faith, and living confidently in the calling God has placed on their lives. The ministry seeks to nurture a genuine sisterhood by providing a warm and authentic space where women can build meaningful relationships, grow spiritual roots, and be encouraged to thrive in every area of life. Practice During 2025, the Women's Ministry continued to create spaces for connection, spiritual growth, and shared life through both larger gatherings and smaller, more intimate settings. Key areas of practice included.. International Women's Day Gathering, held under the theme -Rooted in Faith, Empowered for Purpose". This annual event brought women together for a day of worship. prayer, KCBC LONDON Annual Report 2025 conversation, and shared meals. The gathering intentionally combined spiritual depth with joytul community and provided an opportunity for women to invite friends, extending welcome beyond the immediate church community. Summer Book Club, centred on Slow Burn by Dawn Chere Wilkerson. Over six weeks, a small group of women met in person to share reflections on the book and on their own life journeys. These gatherings fostered intergenerational and intercultural connection and created a relaxed, safe environment for deeper conversation and ielationship-building. Across these activities, the ministry sought to move away from formal conference-style events and toward environments where women felt comfortable engaging, sharing openly, and being heard. People Led by Mayowa Akinloye, supported by a dedicated team of women including Rebecca, Glovanna, Bim, and Anya. The team seNed together prayerfully and collaboratively, offering their gifts and time both in visible leadership and in the behind-the-scenes care that made gatherings possible. Through their shared commitmen¢ the team supported women across different ages, cultures, and stages of life, helping foster a sense of belonging, encouragement, and spiritual care within the wider church community. Plans Looking ahead, the intention is to continue developing the Women's Ministry as a place of becoming, connection, and discipleship. Planned areas of focus include.. continuing the annual International Women's Day Gathering as a key moment of worship and encouragement., building on the small-group book club model through a summer mini-series., hosting social brunch gathering& creating relaxed and welcoming spaces for connection and invitation.. encouraging intergenerational and crossan￿￿ at setU•menl arrw)uDt after trade discounts ar amount advanced by the chanty. subseqL￿MY. they are m&qsLYal at the cash or other considerats èxpeGted to bt fec*¥ed. Crediiors The charty has treditLYS thich S￿ Trie￿[ed at S*U*neni*ntrJnts ￿ Wlrade ¢*fthJ)ts. Cash 8nd tssh equivaknts ￿nr￿se hand ¥*1 dmThJ depogls otrtr sW4wm hvjhly I￿￿￿j in￿51M￿t8 that are readily Convertsb￿ to a kTKwin ￿rKjUntof￿ are *￿tt0 an In￿gnIfiCant nsk to cjwnges In value. 41 | Page King's Cross Baptist Chur¢h Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31 D8cember 2025 2 Analysi5 01 income T¢stal 2025 Totsl 2D24 Fund Fund Donations and legac￿ Donab￿S ￿ gifts Gift gid 63.185 12.304 75.489 63,185 12.304 75.489 63.497 13.578 77,075 Ch8rkabl* a¢tIvIt￿l Ren*1 Inctyne 67.852 67.852 67,852 67.852 94.859 94.859 Incorne from Invoslments Intere51 received 3.508 7.134 Other Income Other Tothi 1.600 4844 148.449 179.8 a Tanglblo Ilx•d 8880ts IVnrn8trf¢tedl Fixtuw, Frn8hold Lat)d Furnltur6 •nd and 8ulldlthy# Equlp Tothi Cost Al 1 January 2025 8.468.679 303.628 772.307 198.052 8.666,731 309.688 8976419 Al 31 December 2025 D&pr￿lIt10n Al 31 Dtcembw 2025 M•t book valu• Al 31 De￿rn￿ 2025 .772.207 8.468.679 204.112 198 052 8.976,41g 8 666 731 Al 31 D¢￿rn￿￿ 2024 Freehdd18n¢ and ￿lkY1￿￿' 2D25 2024 HIS￿r￿1 cost 6.264,629 6.264 629 6.264,629 6.264.629 The church is the beneficial (yrt18ubJeci to Ihe tr￿sts) of ts Ic4K￿r￿j 888*8. the IW to *ttich is hdd bytha church'$custod18n tru*ee. The L￿￿On BarAI* Prrwty Bwd . Chur0* premises al ven￿ Square. LarKkn. WC1X 9EW in ts acoyjnls al £8.097.279 b3sed on the insured . Church manse at 5 VemM Riae. Len￿. WC1X 9EP valued In the 8￿JntS atE675.026 tésed on the IntsUr￿ The insurerfvaluer Is 88pbsl In¥w8rre Crffip8ny. 421 Page King's Cross Baptist Chur¢h Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31 D8cember 2025 4 An•lysls olexwndlturo Totyi 2025 Totsl 2024 Fur Fund6 ExpOnd￿¥re on ¢har6t•bb• 8¢tivitie¥ Employee costs Premises costs General admiDistrdlive expenses Legal and professional costs 57.195 46.871 46.242 57,195 212,959 46.242 1,050 317,446 45.194 63,207 47.467 2.250 158,118 166.08 151.358 166,088 Other expenditure Olherexpen8es Tol•l oxpgndNurg 151.358 1&S.(188 317,446 158,118 Inclu¢¢d In Ger￿ra1 *ministrali¥e expense5 are the amount5 of £16.880 12024 £20.4911 In respect ot Subwption5 4n¢ dontsiions, £15.64412024 £8.0171 ftr ￿T￿Sty **J £6,347 Q024" £1,620} S)r Imurantes £18012024. £9,923) tsr admin sJpwrt 8ervice& S Support co•t4 Support w•t ty T•i•leo Independentexamination lees 1,050 1.050 Total 1.050 1.050 6 T￿•t¢￿' •xp•nM 2025 2024 Number ofTrwtee5 vkno ¥%we ￿￿ex￿￿Yo Ministry 0￿8 443 6.791 7 Staff ¢￿ts 2026 2024 S81anes and waoes SOCI￿ g¢cunty c0818 Penyion c0515 (defined Cnnhtr￿btth sd*m•i Olher8mFloy8e benefits 52,541 61 4.S07 39.721 4.020 2.256 45 194 $7.195 Aver8oe head g)unl In Ihe year Ichwtsble thibes) Minislerfs stipend Inccthe Tax 34.111 13.4781 11.5961 (J 222 25815 Pension Total No employees rxeiv&J employee ￿efits lexduding ￿Sts) *Jrlhe rewting peri￿j of mare than £60.(A)). The total amwnt paid lo key manwnenl per￿n￿ linrjhles Tnk%tee5 marwwiwll for their servi￿5 10 1 chanty wras £38,81712024. £35,805) va5 In aL¥￿￿￿t0￿r￿[￿DYn￿￿Y*raLts. 43 | Page King's Cross Baptist Chur¢h Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31 D8cember 2025 8 Dofin8d cothtrwiion p•n8lon SC￿ 14 d•fined bw8fftxheme Jccoutttod The Church Is a p3rbupabng emrth)yer the Wst Pen￿on SCI￿ Iyhe S￿￿ne.). *thich Is a separate legal ethty administsred by the Pension Trustee IW15t Tntst Lirniledl. SLI￿. PreI￿AY as Bapb51 Ministe Pension Fund, Slart￿ In 1925 Al tt9MifvJ of fin8ro4 year. o)mwsea of a defined b￿tfits scheme which Wds do￿ to future acuual ￿ 31 D￿rn￿er 2011 arKI a defir￿d ajnthtthon *thich %Yas wed In January 2012.Tht asset¥ ofthtr Scheme ¥e hdd EmkltywaThJ the pa￿trpa￿ty ￿plOyers. Far the (￿rrent finan(1￿ yw. kne pen￿￿ fDr Men*)￿5 of ts SL*￿rne Is b￿ng made through the Define Contribution IDCI PLgn. In &wwal. MeMt￿ Pay 8% of thtyr Penwcrtatle Irth￿ 8nd pay 6V* ol membets, Pensionab￿ Income Into Indiw(kna accwnts. %thich cwratal and managed behalf of the Pension Trustee by Broadskne Cowats Benefits Ltd. In the pays a further 4% of pen￿L￿alle Income to cover Death i Service Benefi18. 8dmini*r8bty) ￿$ts, and an 8sxKiaieY inwte rdicy Wo￿OeS Irtsyne prowl￿ for Scher(E members Il they are unatrle to due tr>1(ryt￿rn Ir￿ty Th15 Income woteclkm wAicy ha5 been Insufed ty the Baptist Union of Great Bntain wlh Aviva Limrted. FurtheM￿. memLw d th& S**¢y) pay r*Jut*d C¥)ntnbubC￿s of S% of Pen$ionabk Irwne. and ￿￿0yerS 4sop8y of 5%. In CtioL*r 2024 th& insurnrt* ctsnpany Just GrLw ¢yJt of ts 118blities cl dèfin￿ scheme Frtyn that dale any rernaniro Iiatslity ol the paffjopabw scheme ffombers to defiw benehl scheme ceased aThJ the £1 per monkn defiol C￿l￿1mrtIon5 payable by the p3rbup3tir#J emFfv Y￿re a9reed In Ihe rer￿Very pla 8pproved In Auousi 2022 also ceased frryn Ih81 dète Mmin18ty81th of ts LY)wJ *Je1t￿￿ bwfil sctsne tr8n8fery￿ from the pengw tru51ees to Ju51 Grwpfrryn Ihat¢Jate The Minisler(8118nd som ffwnb8r8 thJrr* 818ffj we diot4etoiw tho S(kn. All liabili1188 ¥ThJ éxpenses of the chanty ar& In res￿￿ d'Ch8ntsbl& AL*vibe&' toWly by unresincted funds. The amoum dcontrknJb￿ rwr48•J In ￿ ￿A86 ￿•X[w￿ls£4.sO7(2o24' £4,0301. 9 D•bt•r8 202S 2024 Olherdebl￿S 4,830 4.671 10 Cr•dknrn.' 8mount•falllng duow6thln on• year 2026 2024 T8X8b￿ and swa ￿Unty costs Other￿￿11¢r¥ 12691 1.050 781 1.550 11 Calh •t bank and In hand 2025 2024 Cash at bank and In har 12 Fund8 of the ch•r 31-DK-25 B•laTrE• Funds Id•lkl Unrestnctsd gene￿ fund&" 274.849 IT1,￿) 209,894 Reslnrtsl designa￿￿ fund5. 8.645 055 8.919 9(Nl )3.628 97,931 16B,99 8.850,752 9.060,646 31.Dec-24 lan¢e Funds Bal•nce Unrestricted gererJ tynd&" rd3,245 37.272 14,332 274,849 Restricted dèsionated funds." 8.247 726 8.470 971 389.911 427 183 7.418 21750 8.645 055 8.919 904 44 | Page King's Cross Baptist Chur¢h Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31 D8cember 2025 13 Movements of maiorfunds l-J*25 31-D•c-25 Fund rbarne5 l•xpDnd*Jw•l C*bDrr•s•ry•s Id•fiG Asset RevaIUthL￿- Buildin95 Asset RevaI￿a￿c￿- Contents Emergency BuildirKJ aerkenkndl Mission General 8.468679 198.052 160,417 12.795 2,2 303.628 .772,307 204.112 $2.995 20.686 3.8 1107,4221 7.891 76.797 51 5.782 14 R•latod P•kTrtsans•¢Uon8 Narng of Trusts* or rd• party Relationjhip to ch•r 8alance at ond ol sxrlod D•scription of tsanBactlonls) Amount lan 58￿81za Olumayowa Ak1￿0y0 34.171 Suppliers are bank irnnsfer upc¥) cunklebC¥) ol th In ra?￿ of thè suiYnis8on of an InvL*¢a. T Senior Paster and are v&8 tonk tr￿$ Ltswgh r￿•0 ￿•%￿•1888 I￿rred ol the Chuth. 45 | Page Klng's Crosg Baptlst Church Statement of Financial Adivities for the year ended 310ecember 2025 for the information of the twstees onl 2025 2024 Incoming resources 148.449 179,868 Resources expende