"t Martock Christian Fellowship ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 December 2025 Charity Number 1168712 CHALMERS HB LTD Chartered Accountants 20 Chamberlain Street Wells Somerset BA5 2PF
Martock Christian Fellowship ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025 CONTENTS Independent Examiner's Report Trustee5' annual report Receipts and Payments Accounts
(HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteasl members of Martock Chrlstlan Fellowship On accounts for the year ended 31° December 2025 Charity no (if any) 1168712 Sot out on pages 8-9 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'lhe Trust'l for the year ended 3111212025. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of Ihe Trust, you are responslble for the preparation basis of report 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of th8 Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mallers have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounling records were not kept in accordan wilh section 130 of the Act or the aocounls do nol accord with the accounting records Independent examlner's Statement I have no concerns and hav8 come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Signed: Dale: Name: Paul Dix Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (If any): ICAEW & ACCA Addre5S: Chalmers HB Ltd 20 Chamberlain Street. Wells, Somerset. BA5 2PF
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidan for examiners}. Give here brief details of any items that tho examiner wishes to disclos8.
1st Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start dale Period end dale DeceTX diiLEaTy '. ?025 From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Martock Christian Fellowship Other names charity Is known by NIA Registered charity number lif any) 1168712 Charity's principal address The George Chur¢h Street Martock, Somerset TA12 6JL Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates aeted If not for whole èar Trustee name Offi¢e lif anyl Name of person lor bodyl ontitlèd olnt trustee If an Fellowship Fellowship Fellowship Fellowship John T Greenhill Chair 0610812018 0610812018 2910112024 2910112024 Michelle Greehill Ed Moore Andrew Holden Secretary Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear NIA Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiationl
Section B Structure, overnance and management Description of the charity's trusts Constitution - dated 1 Oth August 2016 Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI Trustee selection melhods Appointed by resolution of the charity trustees. Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevanl, about.. A Trustee can no longer stand where helshe no longer subscribes in good conscience lo the statement of beliefs of set out in the Schedule of the Constitution that inter alia sets out the belief in one true God. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees, the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related partie5', trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities To advance the Christian faith in accordance with th& Slalement of Beliefs, in particular supporting the charitable work of MCF in its various facets both in and around the area of Martock, Somerset, and such other areas as may be deerned appropriate from time to time including overseas and by maintaining the upkeep and repair of the tabric of the buildings used by MCF for charitable purposes. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To gather logether as a Fellowship to worship and praise God and lo leach his word. All aw welcome to attend the Sunday morning servicè and bible leaching cksses held during the week. At the main Chrislian celebrations of Easter and Christmas, the Chapel was open out to the public lo see and hear the story of the birlh of Chrlsl and the cruclfixlon. Each week during school lerrll limes, a toddler group ISunbe?rnsl meets for 2 hours. The coffee shop which is open in The George as part of the ChUh, parents & carers meet there beforehand before the session opens. Summary of the main activltles undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these oblects (include withln this section the statutory dfrclaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Alpha Course- was held in the Autumn term. this year 11 people attended. Transforming Liv&s a food bank lo support those in need in Martock, with Spgcial givlng during Christmas and Easter. 45 families warè supported 137 families in 20241. TL has been renamed - Martod( Food Bank. The Fellowship operates a café from The George 4 days a week and is open on a Sunday lo provide an altèrnative venue for those who would struggle in a church environment. The Coffee shop is operated by paid part-time staff and volunteers, many of the vohjnteers have en people trying lo gain work experien. A Bereavement Group meets to support all those in the communty that has suffered or experienced bereavement. The group is led by volunteers frorn the Church. The Boys. Brigade and Girls, As$1¥bon meet in the chapel each week, where the Leadership Teams are run by members of the Fellowship. The Trustees declare that they have had regard lo Charty Commission's guidance on the Pub5ic Benefits when exercising their powers or duties to which thg guidancè is relevant. Addltional details of objectlves and activities loptional information) The Fellowship supports the following organisations:. Boys, Brigade and Girls, Association. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy progfftmme related investment.. Hope Now- support for a church based in Ukraine. MAF- support for the pilot and her famity who flies out in Tanzania. Regularly give lo Tearfund. contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year The Fellowship continued support local families in need. both financially. and with food, along Wlth bereavement support. Seeing the growth of the community benefit of The Coffee shop operated by the Fellowship out of The George -'The George Coffee Shop,. The Shore Room (part of the main chapel building) and The George are rented out for locally Community groups and aclivilies., Sliming World, The Garden Society. The History Society and Pilales teaching. The plans for The George Coffee shop refurbishment and extension were finalised and planning p8rm15sion and Listed Building consent applied for 120261. In January 2024 saw the implementation of the new leadership structure and organisation of the church that was planned for throughout 2023, in the knowledge that the Senior Pastor of over 23 years serving the Fellowship was retiring. In addition 4 Trustees stepped down and 2 new Trustees appointed. The Leadership compromises 6 members of the Fellowship. Throughout 2025. the Leadership have grown in their role and the church has flourished. Under the Leadership Team are the Ops Team that seek to implement the day to day running of the church and services. Section E Financial review The amount of financial reserves or assets to be equivalent of a minimum of 3 months, of the Fellowships oulgoings (staff. utilities, rates. expenses etcl in liquid or near liquid form held in petty cash, instant aCsS bank or other financial institution deposil accounts or timed deposit accounts. Brief statement of tha charity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds materlally in deficit None. Further financial review details {Optlonal Information) You may choose to include additional information. where relevant 8boul'. the charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investmenl policy and objeclives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Incomè f<K Ihè yèar lotalled £165.434, 01 which £12,948 wa$ r•$tri¢ted in¢om•. Expenditure totalled £150.286 of whlch £10,742 related to restricted funds. There wss 8n over811 cash surplus of £15.147, closin9 cash reserves of £147,573. of which £20,381 relales to reslriclèd funds. Within the unrestricted funds cash balance of £127,212 at the year end, £73,179 is held in Ihe bu11ng fund designated accoL*nl, which a has been sel aside for future bu11 projects. The ineorne 8nd 8xpenditur8 has beer? recategori$ed to rnor8 closety align with the charity's internal reporting 5tiucture and as such, the comparative figu185 have a150 been rastatèd, wltr no change io the totsl income or expenditur8 for th8 prewous year. Principal source of funding IS through regular dollationslcolections at the Sunday services or through r$11 debil IDDI of Members of the Fellowship. gu85ts and v15ilors. The redalm1 ol Gift Aid. In addition InMe is earned from sa$ through thè coffè8
shop, The George Hiring of the Halls and room5. The Building Fund received specific donations. Gift Aid. to support Ihe vision of exlending the George Coffe8 Shop. lor which planning and listed bu11ng consent were granted in January 2022. subseouenuy amended by a $73 planning applicatvjn during 2025. The collection Igivingl and salps funds the empbyment ol a part-lirne administrator and cleaners, Baristas for the Coff8e Shop, tho running and rep8ir experhses of the Chapel building and The George. Where there Is surplus cash, Ihis is invested in deposit aecounts that are prote¢ted by the FSCS Ifinancral 58NC8 Conduct s¢hem81. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charlty's trustO0S Signaturo(s) Full name{s) Position {eg Secretary, Chair, etsl Andrew Richard Holden Secretary Date
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES Martock Chrf8tlan Follow£hlp 1168712 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe period from To 0110112025 3111212025 Section A Receipt5 and payments unrestricted funds tothg Restr¢ct8d funds Endownnt funds Total funds Last yaar trtr nar•St£ totha r•re8t£ itsth• nAr•t£ A1 R¢¢¢i DuTratitsn5 & ColleLon$ Fwd BinkD¢na1iprts ssIDlla Se8[?1 Incomg il$e of Premises Fund Income Sh 94P19 1257 96.176 100.8S9 818 lo54 2,442 42,003 500 19.554 2A42 42.D03 550 10.164 1.653 42,746 4,910 Oher Sub total IGffjss inwme for AR) 151336 12.949 104,184 2 Psset and Invostrmnt sales, see table Minibus Sale 1,280 1,28D 350 Sub total 1.250 1.250 350 151486 12.948 185.434 173.490 2Pa 370 672 10,712 SA53 3&37 4222 549 3249 32.343 S.590 9,$93 7N4 5J34 5263 Cha Costs GeDrge Running C08ts 5,453 1.637 4.222 549 3,249 32243 Infrast¢1& Lggal & Protg$sional Fefjs Pdmini$trai¥t Co&ts $ff C06 bknibus Costs Cotse Shop-C¢slofSale5 CoKe Shopoethebds Cotse Shw Slaff FoDd B?nkPuiGhaseg illing Fund ex>ertditvre K4ssioDaryGi%ing-geh&ral SSi0Th2 3M83 88,484 56 258 256 29.194 476 24.7S1 5.847 12.405 16207 4t0 9,913 13.412 8,950 8.950 829 149,818 629 Sub tot81 139.076 10,742 208,561 A4 At investTrwnt ureha$o$, sèè tabl• Minibus Coff•¢ shw equlpmeni 2,300 2,252 4fj2 469 469 Sub tot81 469 469 139,544 10,742 15D,286 213,113 N•tofrè¢èiptsI8YrnQts) ASTran5fers b8tw8on fund8 E Cash fvnd5 last aT end Cash funds thlsyearend 12,941 15,147 39,623 114,271 127,21 18.155 20,361 132.42E 147,573 172,049
Section B Staternent of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted furbds n•ar&s1 Re5trlct¢d funds tQn•4rOstÉ Endownnt funds lonoare8t£ Catègorie$ DeLall$ Bl Cash lunds Generolfvuouni 722 Coffee Shop kcounl Bullding FuThd knDUnt 73,179 Fd Ballkkcwnt 19,63 Ca?h in Hand 150 cditcard £counL 244 TotalSh fvnds wthrwi$ p¥Y1 127,212 20.361 Unrestricted funds Rg$tricted funds IOm•4rDst£ Endownnt funds e8rostE dlowhlth asel Ost loptlona Curr•ntva B3 knve$knent assets Fundtowhkh ss• ? Unr8$ty¢tyd cUrrèntval CrAt loptkna 350,DQ B4 Assèts rètained for the charlty's own use FIBeh0 Propfyrty FU tDwhKh rekntes UnrestrGiEd Amaunt du• Ia Wtthln l Yèar B5 Liabilities knountsn¢ylees Unr¢sknthd 1213 Within 1 Y•4r FAVE & NI unr•$knctSd 252 WttIn 1 Y•or Pensions uftrè$thct@d 93 Yltthln 1 Y•Ar sne by one or t4LO Iru$ls on behalfof811 the tNsteèg Dale of Signature Print m0