Charity Registration no. 1171662
WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Contents:
Page 1 Trustees’ Report
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Page 2 Independent Examiner’s Report
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Page 3 Receipts and Payments Account
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Page 4 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Page 5 Notes to the Accounts
David Cooke & Co Chartered Accountants 5 Briar Close Banbury Oxon. OX16 9DS
Page I WOOLWtCH EVANGELICAL CHURCH TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the Financial Statements of the Church for the year ended 31 December 2025. Reference and Administratlve Detalls The Church is a registered Charity. no. 1171662. The address is: Woolwich Evangelical Church, c/0 83 Durham Hill. Bromtcy. BRI 5NF. The charity trustees for the purpose of these accounts comprise the Elders, Deacons and other Church officers of the Church. The trustees during the year were as follows: Mr Charles Soper Mr Errol Howell Mr Keith Baker (Treasurer) Mr Ashley Mendes (Pastor) Structure. Governance and Management The Church is a CIO governed by its Constitution. The Elders and Deacons are elected by the Church Meetin& and are responsible for leadership of the church. Objectives and Activities The Church's aims are to spread the gospel of the Lord lesus Christ and to edify the congregation through the preaching and teaching of the Word of God, and the circulation of good Christian literature. Achievements and Perforniance The Church's main work is carried out through its own Sunday services, mid-week Bible study and prayer meeting. It also conducts a thriving children's work and engages in regular open-air outreach. All of these activities continued throughout the year under review. Public Benefit In carrying out its activities in the year under review, the trustees have had regard to the public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Comrnission. and are satisfied that the activities mentioned above have all been for the public benefiL Financial Review As shown in the Statement of Finanaal Activities on page 3. there was a net inflow of resources of just over £13,3 50 overall (2024: inflow £1.250}. The financial state of affairs of the Church is considered to be satisfactory. On behalf of the Trustees Date: 3,14126
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH
I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 5.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner
The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 44(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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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
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's 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 seeking 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect –
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities
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Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
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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.
David Cooke MA (Oxon) FCA FCIE David Cooke and Co. Chartered Accountants 5 Briar Close Banbury, Oxon. OX16 9DS
Date: 2 April 2026
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WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Note Incoming Resources Voluntary income Investment income - rent Other income Total incoming resources Resources expended Charitable Activities 2 Total Resources Expended Net income Capital expenditure Net Movement of Resources Transfers between Funds General Fund brought forward General Fund carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 66,635 - - - 4,152 - 70,787 - 57,435 - 57,435 - 13,352 - - - 13,352 - - - 13,352 - 50,242 - 63,594 - |
2025 Total £ 66,635 - 4,152 70,787 57,435 57,435 13,352 - 13,352 - 13,352 50,242 63,594 |
2024 Total £ 50,657 6,952 9,000 66,609 50,941 50,941 15,668 14,400 1,268 - 1,268 48,974 50,242 |
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The notes on page 5 form part of these financial statements.
Page 4 WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH srATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestrirted Restricted Funds 2025 2024 Cash Funds Cash at Bank Cash in Hand 63,594 63.594 50,242 63,594 63.594 50,242 Other Monetary Assets Debtors 2.654 2.654 1,729 Other Assets Church Minibus (purchased 2024) Liabilities Creditors due within 12 months 400 400 390 Approved on |Lc6a Treasurer The notes on page 5 forni part of these financial statements.
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WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the Church's Financial Statements.
(a) Accounting Convention.
The Financial Statements are prepared under the Historical Cost Convention. Because the Church's income is under £250,000 the accounts are now prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis, to avoid the need to comply with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
(b) Income.
Donations represent cash received during the year, including tax repayments received. Charitable Activities include the hire of the hall for charitable purposes and other events. Investment income comprises interest received from money in deposit accounts.
(c) Expenditure
The cost of generating funds are costs incurred in promoting the Church and its work. Charitable Activities Expenditure comprises all expenditure directly related to the Church's objects, including governance costs.
| 2. Charitable Activities Speakers' fees Other Ministry & Missions: Children's ministry Grants made Evangelistic & other literature Student Outreach Sermon Audio Church Retreat Manse expenses Church repairs Minibus expenses Equipment costs Website costs Insurance Light, heat & water Independent Examination Legal fees & safeguarding costs Miscellaneous expenses |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 17,400 - 378 - 9,261 - 3,941 - - - 398 - 4,688 - 2,665 - 7,235 - 4,116 - 302 403 - 2,471 - 3,366 - 390 - 205 - 216 - 57,435 - |
2025 Total £ 17,400 378 9,261 3,941 - 398 4,688 2,665 7,235 4,116 302 403 2,471 3,366 390 205 216 57,435 |
2024 Total £ 15,100 - 5,160 3,841 360 398 505 12,647 1,381 3,706 111 - 2,481 3,181 390 1,593 87 50,941 |
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3. Employee & trustee information
There were no persons employed during the year (2024: nil).
No trustee received any remuneration for his work as a trustee. Mr Ashley Mendes received £16,800 on a self-employed basis for his work as pastor of the church (2024: £15,000).