"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
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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 ChU￿h,
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 aC￿sS 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•$tri¢ted in¢om•.
Expenditure totalled £150.286 of whlch £10,742 related to restricted funds.
There wss 8n over811 cash surplus of £15.147, closin9 cash reserves of £147,573. of
which £20,381 relales to reslriclèd funds.
Within the unrestricted funds cash balance of £127,212 at the year end, £73,179 is held in
Ihe bu1￿1ng fund designated accoL*nl, which a has been sel aside for future bu1￿1
projects.
The ineorne 8nd 8xpenditur8 has beer? recategori$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$1￿1 debil IDDI of Members of the Fellowship. gu85ts and v15ilors.
The redalm1￿ ol Gift Aid. In addition In￿Me is earned from sa￿$ 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 bu1￿1ng 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
Endown*nt
funds
Total funds
Last yaar
tr*tr￿ n￿ar•St£
totha r*•re8t£
itsth• n*Ar•*t£
A1 R¢¢¢i
DuTratitsn5 & ColleL*on$
Fwd BinkD¢na1iprts
ssIDlla
Se￿8[?1 Incomg
il$e of Premises
Fund Income
Sh
94P19
1257
96.176
100.8S9
818
lo￿54
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
3￿70
6￿72
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
$￿ff C06
bknibus Costs
Cotse Shop-C¢slofSale5
CoKe Shopoethebds
Cotse Shw Slaff
FoDd B?nkPuiGhaseg
illing Fund ex>ertditvre
K4ssioDaryGi%ing-geh&ral
SSi0Th2
3M83
88,484
56
258
256
29.194
476
24.7S1
5.847
12.405
16207
4t0
9,913
13.412
8,950
8.950
829
149,818
629
Sub tot81
139.076
10,742
208,561
A4 A￿t investTrwnt
ureha$o$,
sèè tabl•
Minibus
Coff•¢ shw equlpmeni
2,300
2,252
4￿fj2
469
469
Sub tot81
469
469
139,544
10,742
15D,286
213,113
N•tofrè¢èiptsI￿8YrnQ￿ts)
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
Endown*nt
funds
lonoare8t£
Catègorie$
DeLall$
Bl Cash lunds
Generolfvuouni
722
Coffee Shop kcounl
Bullding FuThd knDUnt
73,179
F￿d Ballkkcwnt
19,63
Ca?h in Hand
150
c￿ditcard *£counL
2￿44
Total￿Sh fvnds
wthrwi$ ￿ p¥Y￿1
127,212
20.361
Unrestricted
funds
Rg$tricted
funds
IOm•4rDst£
Endown*nt
funds
e8rostE
dlowhlth
as*el
Ost loptlona
Curr•ntva
B3 knve$knent assets
Fundtowhkh
ss•* ￿￿?
Unr8$ty¢tyd
cUrrèntval￿
CrAt loptkna
350,DQ
B4 Assèts rètained for the
charlty's own use
FIBeh0￿ Propfyrty
FU￿ tDwhKh
rekntes
UnrestrGiEd
Amaunt du•
I￿a
Wtthln l Yèar
B5 Liabilities
knountsn¢ylees
Unr¢sknthd
1213
Within 1 Y•4r
FAVE & NI
unr•$knctSd
252
Wtt￿In 1 Y•or
Pensions
uftrè$thct@d
93
Yltthln 1 Y•Ar
s￿ne￿ by one or t4LO Iru$l*s on
behalfof811 the tNsteèg
Dale of
Signature
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