FRESHBROOK CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD
01 APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
FRESHBROOK CHURCH
Charity Information
Registered - 20 June 2016
Charity Number 1167735
Trustees:
P Bailey
G Bennett
R Cheung
Ncox
Scox
J Cullis
C Davison
D Davison
M Gresham (Resigned September 2024)
K Stead (Joined February 2025)
M Wood
L Wood
Chairman of the Trustees.. D Davison
Registered Address:
Worsley Road
Freshbrook
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 8NU
Bankers: CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Independent Examiner: Jonathan Skinner (ICAEW)
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for this period.

FRESHBROOK CHURCH
Structure, Governance and Management
The church is established under a constitution adopted by Members on 17 April 2016 and
became a Registered Charity on 20 June 2016 (and became active on 01 October 2016).
The Constitution defines the Charity Trustees as the Elders and Deacons. The Elders and
Deacons are drawn from the membership and are confirmed by election at a Church Meeting in
accordance with the Church Rules. The only exception to this would be if the Church Meeting
were to appoint a new PastorlAssociate Pastor from outside the church membership who
would, upon appointment, immediately become an Elder and therefore a Trustee.
Church meetings are held on a quarterly basis.
New Trustees are provided with an information pack which includes copies of the Trust Deed,
re￿nt Trustees reports and information on Trustee responsibilities. They are also briefed by the
Chairman of the Trustees.
Trustees can attend training seminars for Church Trustees as required.
Risk management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to
ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and
error.
It is still the case that the major risk to the charity is that church offerings do not keep pace with
the expenditure of the church. The Trustees continue to monitor the situation on a regular basis.
Objectives
The charity (Church) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration with the Charity
Commission under the Charities Act 2011 was completed on 01 October 2016. The purposes of
the Church as stated in the CIO document are..
1) The advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with its Basis of Faith, primarily,
but not exclusively, within the town of Swindon and the surrounding neighbourhood.
2) Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the membership of the Church
in a general meeting, put into practice the teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ in
accordance with the Basis of Faith.
The effective management of the Church is left with the Trustees. The Trustees are in turn
accountable to the members of the Church in accordance with the Church constitution
document.
The trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in
deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The trustees consider that they have
acted in the public benefit.

FRESHBROOK CHURCH
Activities
The Trustees consider that the performance of the charity (Church) this year has been
satisfactory.
Although most meetings take place within the church building, we continue to broadcast our
weekly Sunday morning service via YouTube. We also operate some group meetings on
Zoom. These types of media are particularly beneficial to those who are less able to get out or
who are unwell.
The gospel has been preached faithfully throughout the year
Small Groups and 'Alpha' courses have also been run during the week enabling people to learn
more about the Christian faith in an open and informal manner.
The Church continues to support mission work across the World. This includes long-temi
mission partners in Senegal, France, South Africa and Columbia as well as short term partners
in other parts of the world.
The Church provides activities for different age groups within the wider community, meeting
specific needs, establishing contacts and building relationships. For example, there are weekly
groups for children and young people. parents and toddlers,. day-time groups for older people
and a weekly lunchtime 'Snack & Chat, meeting aimed at lonely or isolated local residents.
There is also a monthly seniors. lunch club. A weekly after school club for primary aged children
which is enjoyed by the parents and children alike.
Activities in local schools operate both independently and collaboratively with other agencies.
The church, in line with its objectives to undertake acts of kindness in the community..
continues to be a nominated food distribution centre for Swindon Food Collective (a
local version of Foodbank)
continues to operate an Affordable Food Club for residents on low income
continues to operate a welcomelwell-being space for the community to use
The Church premises host numerous outside organisations, both secular and religious,
throughout the year. For example, the blood donation seNice runs monthly sessions and both
Brownies and Rainbows have groups which meet here every week as do Swindon Choral
Society.
The Annual Christmas Market and Summer Bar-B-Q have proved very popular over the years
and provide a successful link with the local community and help raise funds for other local
Charities.
The volunteering of Church members in local initiatives such as Swindon Night Shelter and
Swindon Street Pastors has also continued.
We continue to operate our wider Pastoral Care Team who are very much involved with helping
those in need within our local community.

FRESHBROOK CHURCH
Achievements
The number of members of the CIO have on the whole stay stable, with people leaving and new
people arriving.
During the year, as part of our 5-year programme of works, we continued to work on various
aspects of the church fabric.
In addition to this general maintenance programme, we installed a new AV and PA system
during this year.
Future Plans
The Trustees have continued to develop the ministry of the Church in line with the long-term
plan for the Church.
Other initiatives will be developed in response to per￿1Ved needs within the church or
community as they arise.
Financial Report
The Trustees review the finances regularly as part of the effective stewardship of the Church.
However, both Income and Expenditure for the General Fund of the Church remained at similar
levels to the last financial year. This was helped by one off donationslbequests.
Total receipts for the year were £246,547 and total payments were £278,524
At 31 March 2025 the charity held cash funds of £74,533 in unrestricted funds and £15,404 in
restricted funds.
Church Manse
The church still owns a manse, purchased in 2024, for the Associate Pastor and his family to
live in. The church has a loan secured on the property, and an equity mortgage with trustee P
Bailey and state that as at 31 March 2025, total loans outstanding are £268,211
Reserves
The Trustees consider it to be expedient, in the light of their Risk Assessment, to hold reserves
equivalent to three months normal running costs for the Church. This equates to £35,398 this
financial period. This provides sufficient funds to cover the administration, management and
support costs in the event of a significant and sustained drop in income.
Investment policy and objectives
The Constitution authorises the Trustees to make investments using the general funds of the
CIO. At present there are no investments. Part of the Church cash assets are held in a savings
account which generates a nominal return.
Church gifts and Missionary support
The Trustees consider and approve all Church gifts and Missionary support. Where a donor
has specifically requested that part or all their donation should go to a particular individual or
organisation then this wish is respected if it accords with the aims and objectives of the Church.
If it does not the donation will not be accepted by the Church.

FRESHBROOK CHURCH
Employees
The charity had seven paid employees during the year:
Senior Pastor (full-time)
Associate Pastor (full-time)
Office Manager (part-time)
Schools Worker (part-time)
Community Worker (part-time)
Connect 3:16 Co-ordinator (part-time)
Cleanerlcaretaker (1 x part-time)
Transactions with Trustees and other Connected Persons
No Trustee re￿iVeS any remuneration from the CIO for their role as a Trustee.
Trustees who are also employees receive remuneration solely in relation to their employment.
Approval of Report
This report was approved by order of the board of Trustees on 6th October 2025 and signed on
its behalf by..
S Cox - Trustee and Church Administratorrrreasurer
D Davison - Chair of Trustees & Lead Pastor

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Freshbrook Church
116773S
Recei
tsand
ments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
01-
r-24
31-Mar-25
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to thè n•Jr•st £
Endowment
funds
to thè naar•st £
Total funds
Last yaar
to the nearest
to thg naarost £
to the nearest £
A1 Rècei
Fleewll Offering and one off gifts
Tax recovery
Bsnk intere51
Hire of hall and other income
Grosj
s, and event income
Manse
117,160
28.633
2,332
11,150
37.044
21.830
7,123
138,990
35,756
2.332
11.150
37,044
21,275
194,823
29.632
1.891
13,710
7,940
21.275
Sub total (Gross income for
AR)
196.319
50.228
246,547
247,996
se
see table .
Bank Loan receipts
nvestmen
sa
es,
276.000
276.000
196.319
50.228
246,S47
A3Pa
ments
Salaries Icharitable activities)
Worker &penses
Direct charitable ath"vities
Salaries (Support costs)
Office and administration
Other govemance costs
Building Maintenance
Ulililies and It
Manse purchase expenses,
renovation and runnin
$ts
Sub total
76.979
288
30.444
26.243
7,371
6,727
23.333
24.517
76,979
288
79,535
26,243
7.371
6.727
23,333
24,517
58.377
598
51,342
23.060
6,006
4,849
11,220
18.020
49,091
18,532
67,623
18.532
263,524
28,467
201,939
195,901
A4 Asset and investment
urchase
Bank loan repayrnents-Capit31 eloment
Bank loan repayments- Interest element
350.000
1.952
4.29B
356.250
4.837
10.163
15.000
4,837
10,163
1S,000
Sub total
rotal payments
195.901
82.623
278,524
558.189
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
418
32,395
31,977
34,193
84.860
85.278
37.054
4,659
156,107
121.914
89,937
CCXX R1 accounts {SSI
0311012025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to nèarest£
Restricted
funds
to nèarest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Categories
Details
B1 Cash funds
CAF gold
22,937
4,659
CAF Cash
20.625
Kingdom bank
41.716
Total cash funds
85,278
4,659
(agree balances wHh roceipts 8nd payment5
accountl511 OK
Unrestrlcted
funds
to nearest £
OK
Restrlcted
funds
lo nearest£
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearnst £
Detail$
B2 Other monetary assots
Fund to which
assgt belon
Curr•nt valu•
tional
Details
Cost loptlonall
Fund to whleh
ass•t ￿lDn
Cost loptlonall
Curr9nt valu•
ional
Details
Church building
B4 Assets retained for the
charity's own use
3.785,818
Manse
350,000
Fund to whlch
relatss
Amount due
on41
208.750
When duo
tional
Details
Secured Loan
B5 Llabllltle8
Equity Loan
46.000
Signed by one or tsvo trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
Dale of
roval
Ih) CULLI S
CCKX R2 accounts ISSI
0311012025

Commercial in Confidence
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on
the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Freshbrook Church
On accounts for the year
ended
31 March 2025
Charity no
(if any)
1167735
Set out on pages
1&2
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended 31103 12025
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to
examiner's statement undertake the exarnination by being a qualified member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW4
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in, any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(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 examination to which attention should be drawn in
this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached.
Dats:
1110912025
Signed:
Name:
Jonathan Skinner
IER
Oct 2018

Commercial in Confidence
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW)
Address:
Lane House, Gills Hill Lane
Radlett
WD7 8DD
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018