CHARITY NUMBER: 1169774 ## DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH |**Contents**|**Page**| |---|---| |Trustees' Report|1 - 3| |Report of the Independent Examiner|4| |Receipts & Payment Account|5| |Statement of Assets and Liabilities|6| DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH ## TRUSTEES' REPORT ## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Dunks Green Evangelical Free Church is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (No. 1169774) and was registered as a Charity on 19 October 2016. ## **Report of the Trustees for the year Jan – Dec 2025** We again give much thanksgiving for the Lord’s continued provision, both of the financial situation which remains stable and foremost His continued Presence at Dunks Green Church. ## **Objectives and activities** The objectives are more firmly fixed than ever to maintain the standard of the CIO in the ever changing deterioration that is prevalent in the country and the world. Never has situations reached such instability and uncertainty. This increases the challenge to maintain our only true aim to be faithful in preaching the full Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the light of these enormous changes that are facing the evangelical church today. The removing of many moral laws which once protected society have brought an increase of corruption in society. The world’s agenda is in total opposition to the Holy scriptures. Our witness at Dunks Green remains firm, to make Christ known to to a lost world, and advance the Christian faith. For there is no other name under heaven whereby a man can be saved. ## **Achievements and Performance** We gathered for worship and preaching the Word of God every week, with special evenings of outreach in videos, Easter and Christmas events. We have also enjoyed the fruits of increased attendance with a further two gentlemen and a lady. We have been greatly blessed this year with the increase in preachers that have visited the church and have requested return visits. ## **Special community events:** - Easter services were advertised and the twice yearly magazines with various themes were distributed to the whole local area. This also included a leaflet for Easter on the 3 Men who were crucified, and a book for AdventThe coming of the King, His first advent and His second coming to earth as Judge. - The church again opened for the Friends of Kent Churches Ride and Stride day. - Remembrance Day was again remembered on the Sunday. - A film was shown for Remembrance day called- Agent of Grace- the life story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Pastor in Germany who first hand saw the atrocities of the Nazi’s and the death squads and could not remain passive. This was very well attended. Books on his life were available free to take including one called- When a nation forgets God- Very timely as the Jewish people were again being slaughtered in Israel by Hamas terrorists. - The Christmas Carol Service was well attended with Roger Lumley again leading the service and giving an excellent word. Books and literature were available free to take. - The fortnightly art group continues to meet who are as enthusiastic as ever. ## **Church premises:** This year there has been major repair work on the exterior of the building, re-pointing of chimneys, painting fascia and barge boards, and renewing pipe work and drainage. Parts of the art room floor were repaired and also a small area in the church. More repair work is forecast for 2026 regarding the floors, and a fire alert system and a safety light to be installed at the front of the church in the event of a power failure. This would complete the risk assessment highlights that were given. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The Trustees met once this year due to Christopher now living away, and an electronic meeting was held to confirm documents. We continue, by God’s grace, to fill the Sunday services with visiting preachers, and continue to pray the Lord will meet this need for the following year. 1 DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH ## TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) ## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ## **Financial Review** Once again, all church commitments have been covered by church funds which the Lord’s people have given. The new chairs that replaced the wooden pews have been greatly appreciated, and 2 anonymous donors gave considerable donations towards the cost of these and the transport needed to deliver them, which we greatly appreciate. The two new gentlemen who have started to attend regularly are contributing to the gift aid scheme. ## **Plans for the future** Further DVD’s of relevance will be considered, and Easter and Christmas events and flyers will be distributed. Easter, Christmas and Remembrance days will also be planned with the church also being open for the Ride and Stride event in September. This is all subject to the Lords will for us. Much prayer is forecast for 2026 to seek to know the Lords will for His church in these hugely changing times in which we are living. We have the sure knowledge that the world and society that we once enjoyed will not return, a new era of uncertainty and great change is certain but we have the promise from the Lord that He will be with us and lead us in the times ahead, to bring the Gospel of peace and certain hope to those in the village who as yet do not have either. ## **Registered Address and Administrative contact details** Dunk’s Green Evangelical Free Church CIO, registered number 1169774. Registered address: Dunk’s Green Evangelical Free Church, Long Mill Lane, Dunk’s Green, Kent TN11 9SF. Secretary: Mrs Ann Phoebe Clarke. Independent Examiner: Trevor Lane, Director in MN Jenks & Co, 72 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6DP. Solicitors: Warners Law LLP, Bank House, Bank Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BL. The three serving Trustees are Ann Phoebe Clarke (secretary), Christopher David Pateman Paul Donald Rogers. There were no additions or resignations to the Trustees during the period under review 2 DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH ## TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) ## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ## RISK REVIEW The Trustees have conducted their own review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. The procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the Charity. Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare in respect of each financial year of the Charity a statement of accounts complying with such requirements as to its form and contents as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to: - a) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - c) State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; - d) Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees: CHRIS PATEMAN CHAIRPERSON Dated: 11 May 2026 3 REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER ## TO THE TRUSTEES OF DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH I have reported on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 set out on pages 5 and 6. ## RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act); - to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. ## INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' STATEMENT In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met, or - (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 14 May 2026 72 Commercial Road Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent T.Lane Director in M N Jenks & Co Limited Chartered Accountants 4 DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH ## RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT ## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 |RECEIPTS
Voluntary Income
Gifts and Donations
Gift Aid Tax
Grants Received
Investment Income
Bank Interest
Total Receipts
PAYMENTS
Cost of Charitable Activities
Donations Made
Repairs and Maintenance
Magazines
Insurance
Sundries
Utilities
Governance Costs
Independent Examiner's Fees
Total Payments
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FOR
THE YEAR
CASH & BANK BALANCES AT
31.12.2024
CASH & BANK BALANCES AT
31.12.2025
|Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
8,705
1,329

-
10,034
-
10,034
1,629
7,792
100
914
318
1,067
11,820
438
12,258
(2,224)
22,562
£ 20,338|Restricted
Funds
2025
£
575
-
-
575
-
575
575
-
-
-
-
-
575
-
575
-
-
£ -
£|Total
Funds
2025
£
9,280
1,329
-
10,609
-

10,609
2,204
7,792
100
914
318
1,067
12,395
438
12,833
(2,224)
22,562
20,338
£|Total
Funds
2024
£
5,205
985
-
6,190
1
6,191
1,425
1,687
88
833
282
1,446
5,761
420
6,181
10
22,552
22,562| |---|---|---|---|---| ||£|||| The restricted fund represents monies received and then distributed to Open Doors, a UK registered Chairty. 5 DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH CHARITY NUMBER: 1169774 ## STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ## AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 |||2025|2025||2024|2024| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||£|||£|| |MONETARY ASSETS||||||| |Bank and cash balances||||||| |Bank Current account||20,301|||22,525|| |Bank Reserve account||||37||37| |||£ 20,338|||£ 22,562|| |NON-MONETARY ASSETS||||||| |FIXED ASSETS||||||| |Dunks Green Chapel –|estimated value for insurance purposes|||||| ||(including contents)|£ 620,083|||£ 583,359|| |CURRENT ASSETS||||||| |Gift Aid Debtor||£ 1,717|||£|663| |CURRENT LIABILITIES||||||| |Creditors||||||| |Independent examiner's|fees||462|||438| |||£|462||£|438| ## Note: The Charity has established title to Dunks Green Chapel. ANN CLARKE TRUSTEE Statements were approved on: 11 May 2026 6