CROYDON CHURCH OF THE NAIARENE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & TRUSTEES. REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Charity number 1161652

CONTENTS
Page
Trustees. rewrt
Independent examiner's report
Receipts and payments accounts
Statement of assets and liabilities
Notes to the accounts
11>12

Croydon Church of The Nazarenè Report of the Board of Trustses for the year onding:
30th Septomber 2025
The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year ending 30
September 2025.
Ref•ronce and Administratlv• Infomiation:
Charity name.. Croydon Church of The Nazarene
Charity Registration Number.. 1161652
Principal Add￿$$. Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CRO 6PQ
Board of Tru8teo8:
Reverend Jeremy Smith {Chairl (Appointed August 20241
Busi$iwe Gumbi (Appointed 28, January 20241
Margaret Shambare (Appointed 28th Janu8ry 20241
Chichi Etteh (Appointed February 20251
The Chair is ex officio by virtue of hislher office a8 Pastor of the Croydon Church of
The Nazarene.
Holdlnglcustodlan Tr￿te?.
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South Di8trict {A Charitable Company Limited by
Guarantee.. Company No 7028764
Web8Ste'. www.croydonn8z8rene.org
Bankor8: Barclays Bank,
1 North End,
Croydon
CR9 1SX
Independent Examln&r'. Simona Slanfield, 19 Nethercote Avenue, Manchester, M23 1 LL

Croydon Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended
30 September 2025
Stru¢ture, Governance and managemont
Structure and Organisation
The charitable incorporated organisation ICIOI w8$ set up on 13 May 2015 and is
registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales - registration number
1161652.
Trustee Appointmonts
The Pastor of the church is ex-officio chairperson of the Board of Charity Trustees
and hislher position is reviewed after Iwo years and then every four years after that.
The remaining Trustees are elected annualty by the members of Croydon Church of
The Nazarene at the Annual General Meeting held in JanuarylFebruary each year.
Governance and ￿der Network
The Board of Trustees meets regularly, normally on a bi-monthly basis to consider
the work and management of the church and assess and plan the financial and other
aspects of the work and direction of the charity.
The churchiCIO is a member of the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South
District la Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. Company No 07028764;
Charity No 11333361 which in turn is a member of The Global Church of The
Nazarene which has its headquartefs in Lenexa, USA.
The CIO is governed by an approved governing constituting document drawn up by
Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Bimiingham and approved by the Charity
Commission for England and Wales and HMRC. The goveming d(tument is based
on the Manual of the Global Church of The Nazarene where UK law permits.
Risk Management
The risk management strategy of the church is in a continual process of formulation in
response to the changing circumstances that could impact upon the work of the church.
The Board of Trustee$, in considering this important task, take direction from oTrgoing
discussions with members both internally and through meetings with the Church of The
Nazarene British l$les South District and other advisers, adopting appropriate policies a8
required or as they become necessary to the ongoing work of the church.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable ObjeGtivg$
The charity ha$ the following objectives..
al The advancement of the Christian faith as part of the Global Church of The Nazarene and
the Church of the Naza￿ne British Isles South District.

bl To serve and enhance the k￿1 community for the glory of Gcrfj
Public Benefft
The Trustees have had due ward to the Chaiity C(ynmission guidance on public benefit
reporting in (leciding what actNilies the charity shoukl undertake. This retM)rl illustrates the
activities undertaken lo supwrt the public benefft requirement
Review of the Year
A year of blessings over the last year. Though there have been some struggles, the
arrival of crtjr new pastor was a great relief. The church has seen a steadying of
attendance and some new ministries have begun thk8 year. Namety new prayer limes
on Tuesday evenings and on Thursday nJ)mings. Also intrcKluced were new Bible
Studies on Saturday momings and with the change in minister the church has
steadied, and a rhythm of neH ministry has wged. The church also brought fve
new people into official membership. A highlKJht of the year was a joint service wilh
our Clapham Junction Church for Christmas Carols during advent. The church pastor
also launched the Paslors Proieci to help make thanges to our sanctuary with a new
platfom ￿Ing buitt and the wood Iloors vamished after a long time since they were
18St done. Finally, a new ¢8rpet was bought. all of this work was completed with the
help of the church famity donating towards this project. This has all gone a long way
to maintaining the building and freshening up our worship space.
2. What are some of the minlstry challenges from the past year?
With Pastor Davis and hts hard-working girts leaving at the beginning ofApril, a huge
void was in Ihe work of the church. The board of trustees, trimmed from 6
members to three, was even more challenging. plodded on in God's grace and
wisdom, as he promised. 'Th)thing is loo difficult for him., The renovations at the
Manse were (Kganised and work was compleled. The Manse was cleaned and tidied
ready for the new occupants. The most difficuft Lqsk was the search for a Pastor. With
the guidance from the DS and thankfulty excellent communication and commitment
from Mrs Lola Barrett. everything seenkd to fall into place even at times when it fe
overwhelming. While we searched for a Pastor, church servi￿$ needed
preachers and amazing grace! Ml seNices were covered by Pastors from
surrounding churches and our God sent saints WI￿ stepped in gracefully whenever
we called on them. We thank God for hts failhfulness to our church in a space of
about 4 months from saying goodbye to Pastor Davis we weknmed Pastor Smith into
our church.
3. What are some of y4)ur hopes and plans for the year to come?
As a church board we are currentty kK)king to begin new ministries that will truty
impact the local comrnunty in posilive ways. This is requiring some research and
shaping as we delve into what our Missional Focus will be. So, we ask that you join
us in prayer as we as a church and our church leaders shape this next part of our
ministry together in Croydon. One of our aims thts next year is to r&8¢h out in new

ways into our community and serve those who live locally as a church. Our hope is
thal we as a church will grow through this engagement with our local community.
Rese￿89.
The charity has a reserves policy of keeping £2,000 to be used in the event of
emergency repairs being required on the buildings. The expenditure and work of the
charity is reliant upon the ongoing support, tithes and offerings of the members and
friends re￿iVed al the weekty meetings. The Board of Trustees review5 on a bi-
monthty basis the anlicipaled income and expenditure for the next two to three
months in order to ensure the ongoing work of the charty.
Financial Review:
The accounts for the financial year October 2024 to September 2025 show a net
deficit of £6.175.08 with a deficit of £7,225.33 in unrestricted funds and a surplus of
£1,050.25 in restricted funds. This is largely due to the employment of a new Pastor
for the church. During the year, adjustments were made to the Pastor's hours to
reduce expenses and efforts are also being made to increase the income of the
church. As such. the trustees don't expect this large deficit to be repeated in the next
financial year.
Plans for Future Periods:
The Board of Trustees meets bi-monthty to plan for the immediate and long-term
future of the Church.
Declaration The TTUStees Report VRS approved by the Board on the ....
is signed on their behalf by..
Rev'd J. Smith (Chair)
Mrs M. Shambare (Secretary)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CROYDON CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
I report on the receipt and payments accounts of the charty for the year ended 30
Seplembef 2025. which are sel out on pages 8 to 12.
Respactlvo responsibilllles of trustees and oxaminer
The charity's trustees are resp￿sible for the preparation of the accounls. The charity's
tfuslees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Chanlies
Act 2011 {the Charities Act) and that an independent ex8min8tion is needed.
11 is my responsibilty to:
examine the accounts under sectN)n 145 of the Charities Act,.
follow the procedures laid dtywn in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Charittes Act", and
state whether particular matters have come to my attentton.
Bas1$ of Independont examinor's roport
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of Ihe a￿OuntIng records kept by the charity
and a comp8rison of the accounts presented viith those re￿rds. 11 also includes ¢onsideralion
of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as
trustees conceming any such matters. The pr￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit and c(￿SeqUentIY no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true arKI fair vth¥' and the rewrt is lirniied to th08e matters set out in
the slalemenl below.
Indep•nd•nt examIn•￿8 *tat•m•nt
I have completed my examination. l Mnfimi that no material matters have come to my
allenlion In connection wrth the examination wllich gives rn cause to believe that in, any
material respect:
the accounting records were not kety in ￿¢￿dance with secti¢)n 130 of the Charities
Act., or
the accounts did not a¢oyd with the accounting records,. or
the a¢counts did not compty with the applKable requirements ¢on¢eming the fomi and
content of accounts s6t out in the Charilies (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a
matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnation
to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
23Tr1 Juty 2026
S Stanfield

Croydon Church of the Nazarene
Receipts & Payments Account
Year Endod 30109125
Unrestrictod
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Income
Charitable A¢tivtties
Donations & Legacies
Gift Aid Tax Re￿iVed
Investment Income
Refunds
Room Hire
702.L
20.380.96
4.300.08
102.68
1.01
3,610.00
29.096.79
702.06
23,119.97
4.300.08
102.68
1.01
3,610.00
31.835.80
2.739.01
2,739.01
Expenditure
Charitable A¢tNities
Church Facilities
Church Resources
Manse Costs
Staff Costs
other Expenses
135.91
5,458.63
1,672.49
4.236.07
20.143.77
4,675.25
36,322.12
135.91
6,597.26
1,688.07
4,236.07
20,143.77
5,209.80
38.010.88
1.138.63
15.58
534.55
1,688.76
Net Balan￿ for the Year
Balance Brought FoThvard
Transfers
Balance Carried FO￿￿rrt
7.225.33
7.181.12
1.286.00
1,050.25
3.064.46
1.278.06
6.175.08
10,245.58

Croydon Church of the Nazarene
Assots and Liabilities as at 30 September 2025
Cash Funds
Barclays Currenl Account
Barclays Savings Account
Monzo Account
NMI Account
Unbanked Cash
Totsl Funds Held
1.316.37
3.061.74
378.41
78.74
4.078.44
All interests in Real Propety are held in the name of The Church ot The Nazarone
British Isles South District as Holding Trustees on the Model Trusts.
Declaration
These financial statements were approved ty the trustees on 27• June 2025 and are signed
on their behalf by=
Re¢d J. Smith {Chair)
Mrs M. Shambare (Secretary)

Croydon Church of the Nazarene
Notes to Accounts for the Year Ended 30 septern￿r 2025
Yoar Ended 30109125
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Note 1
Activities Income
Kids Prai$e
Vintage Sale
30.00
672.06
702.06
672.06
702.06
Unrestricted
Funds
Rostrictod
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Actlvites Expenditure
Kids Praise
135.91
135.91
135.91
135.91
Year Ended 30109125
Unrestrict
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Note 2
Donations & Legacies
Events Fund Donation
General Donations
NMI
Pastols Project Don*ions
Sunday School
Tithes & Offerings
21.10
21.10
1,250.00
526.61
2,189.76
1.54
19,130.96
23,119.97
1.250.(K)
526.61
2,189.76
19.130.96
20,380.96
2,739.01
Year Ended 30109125
Unre5tr1cted Re$tri¢ted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Noto 3
Church Facilities
He* & Light
Insurance
Intemet
Pastovs Project Expenses
Repairs & Maintenan
Water
2.570.09
1.798.40
446.76
2,570.09
1,798.40
446.76
1.138.63
351.15
292.23
6,597.26
1,138.63
351.15
292.23
5.458.63
1.138.63
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Year Ended 30109125
Unrestrlcted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Note 4
Church Resources
Christmas Tree
Creche Items
Equipment
Flowers
Hospitalty
Licences & Subscriptions
Resour￿$
Slationary
88.00
52.50
968.90
88.00
52.50
968.90
15.58
112.87
288.89
145.37
15.96
1,688.07
15.58
112.87
288.89
145.37
15.96
1.672.49
15.58
Year Endod 30109125
Restricted
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Nots5
Manse Costs
Council Tax
Insurance
Funds
3.618.84
617.23
4.236.07
3,618.84
617.23
4,236.07
Year Ended 30109125
Unro8trlcted
Restricted
Fund•
Funds
Total
Funds
Noto 6
Staff Costs
Salaiies
Training
19,943.77
200.00
20.143.TT
19,943.77
200.00
20,143.77
Year Endod 30109125
Unrestricted
Rostricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Nots7
Other Expen
Accountancy
Church Website
District Assembty
District Budgets
Gifts
852.83
75.60
115.00
3.545.88
85.94
4,675.25
852.83
75.60
115.00
4,080.43
85.94
5,209.80
534.55
$34.55
Noto 8 - Dlsclosur• of trustees. remuneration and boneffts
Rev Jeremy Smith (Chair of the Trustees) received £19,943.77 in salary payments for his
rol8 as Pastor of the church. He also has use of Ihe church manse. which includes council
tax payments of £3.618.84.

Note 9- Disc105ur• of trustee donations
During the financkal year October 2024 to September 2025, 4 trustees paid £7,753 in
donations to the charity.
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