The Chapel in the Garden, 49 East Street, Bridport DT6 3JX Charity Number 1173010 Charitable Incorporated Organisation CE009969 The Trustees present their Report and the Financial Statements for the Year ending st 31 December 2024. Structure, Governance and Management The Charity is governed by a constitution approved by the Trustees on 14th July 2017. Trustees who served during the period were: Sir Philip John Colfox Edward Colfox David Roger Albert Gregory Tony Jones Lucy Angelica Kennard John Simpson Andrew Leppard According to the Constitution, Trustees can be appointed annually at each year's AGM of the Chapel in the Garden, and they make themselves available to the congregation for feedback and discussion at open meetings known as "congregational conversations" which are held quarterly at the Chapel. Term of office for Trustees is up to 5 years. Objectives and Activities The Charity's objective is the promotion of religion in accordance with the principles of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christians and to offer a place of spirituality and peace to the residents of Bridport and the surrounding area. The Chapel welcomes people of all faiths and none to its weekly services and various groups. Bridport Food Fridge operates from the Chapel and a twi weekly café opens to welcome regulars and newcomers to share companionship and a listening ear. The Trustees and congregation are committed to supporting the employment of a minister (currently a job share for two part-time ministers John and Lizzie) and to the care and rna1ntenan of our Grade 2" Listed building. The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 and have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission including Public Benefit. Achievement and Performance Since the 2024 AGM, the Trustees have met quarterly and ensured that maintenance and further building works are undertaken as necessary within the scope of our available finances. Re-decoration of the ground floor windows in the Chapel is ongoing whilst the extension of the emergency lighting has been completed. We are pleased to report that the appointment of Ali Watkinson as our Hospitality and Administrative Officer has been of much benefit to the effective work of the Chapel and in supporting the Ministers in their work. 1of2
Hire of our lovely rooms continues to be important for our profile in the community and as a means of generating much needed income. Our range of activities include counselling groups, dancing, u3a meetings, mindfulness events and art exhibitions and local artist Hugo Grenville has a permanent studio space. We have continued to open the doors on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, offering tea and cake alongside the second-hand bookshop in the gallery. Visitors are warmly welcomed and local people who have not visited the Chapel before are often astonished by the building and the activities that take pla. We also continue to host the Bridport community fridge which is a great example of local community action in their work with local businesses and supemarket chains to reduce food waste. Services are conducted every Sunday by one of our ministers with the input of interfaith ministers and volunteers from our own community. There is also a shorter Friday evening service of 'Silence, Poetry and Prayer, as well as a monthly Children's service. Our loyal congregation continues to be at the heart of all we do at the Chapel and ensures a warm welcome to visitors from near and far. In addition, we are a popular venue for rites of passage services including weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies. Reserves The chapel had a deficit of income over expenditure of £46,646 in the period, largely due to an extensive programme of renovation and repair to the building. In addition our salary costs increased as a result of appointing Ali Watkinson to the new Admin and Hospitality role. A buildings maintenance fund was set up with an initial deposit of £10,000 to enable routine WO on the Chapel and continues to be used for this purpose, at the end of this accounting period the balan was £16,661. The Trustees remain committed to ensure unrestricted reserves of at least £50,000, they currently stand .at £79,489. th Approved by the Trustees on 18 August 2025 Signed on their behalf David Grego of Trustees ) 2of2
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of THE CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN, BRIDPORT. Charitable Incorporated Organisation CEO 009969 Charity Number 1173010 I hereby report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Chapel in the Garden Bridport for the the year ended 31 st December 2024. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the Charty Trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011 . I report in respect of my examination of the CIO'S accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charities Commission under Section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act. 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, giving me cause to believe that in any material respect :_ 1 . Accounting records were not kept as required by Section130 of the Act: or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. That the accounts do not comply with applicable requirements concerning the form and content set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, other than the requirement that accounts give a 'true and fair" view which is not matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and I have come across no other matters in connection to the examination to which attention should drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Roger Lake 30 May 2025
THE CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN, BRIDPORT Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Note Unrestricted Funds 2024 Buildi Fund 2024 Restrirted Funds 2024 Endowment Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Income from: Donations and collections G ift Aid received Legacies Charitable activities Grants received Investment income - M&G Charifund Interest received Totsl 15,186 3,480 1,190 16,376 3,480 40,532 4,009 29,685 21,756 4,500 9,814 1,460 111,756 24,668 3,000 10,330 1,017 57,681 24,668 3,000 10,330 1,973 59,827 956 2,146 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 57,069 49,351 106.420 60,299 Net Iorne (expenditure) 612 147,2051 146,5931 51,457 Gai ns Ilossesl on revaluation of investments 1,480 5,376 6,856 16,5251 Net Movement in funds 2,092 147,2051 5,376 139,7371 44,932 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 77,960 154,011 1,670 127,151 360,792 315,860 Totsl funds carried fonvard 80,052 106,806 1,670 132,527 321,055 360.797 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive f rom continuing actiwties. STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES as at 31 December 2024 Note Unrestricted Funds 2024 Buildi Fund 2024 Restrirted Funds 2024 Endowment Funds 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Fixed Assets - Freeehold Land & Buildi ngs 90,000 90,000 90,000 Investments M&G Charifund 36,472 132,527 168,999 162,143 Current assets: Cash at bank and in hand 47,868 16,806 1,670 66,344 111,398 Creditors- amounts due within one year 4,288 4,288 5,196 Net current assets 43,580 16,806 1,670 62,056 108,649 Totsl assets 80.052 lo606 1.670 132,527 321.055 360,792 The attached notes form part of these financial statements Approved on behalf of the Trustees
THE CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN, BRIDPORT Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 l. Accounting policies The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Reccomended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFR51021 and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statement have been prepared under the historic cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value. In accordance with FRS102 no statement of cash flow has been prepared. bl t)onations and other forms of voluntary income are recognised as incom ing resourses when received except in 50 far a5 they are incapable of f inancial measurem ent. cl Grants and legacies are recognised when received. dl Rent and other letting incomes generally are recognised when received. Material amounts received in advance are treated as deferred income. Expenditure is recognised for material amounts once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity f or which the expenditure was incurred. 2. Incorne from charltable activities 2024 2023 Weddings, nam ings and f unerals Room hire & lettings Café and b¢Jok income Fundraising events and other income 2,100 20,058 2,500 io 24,668 1,134 16,480 2,866 1,276 21,756 3. Expenditure on charitable actlvltles 2024 2023 Salaries & sick pay INational Insurance- Nil, 2023- Nil) Pension contri butions Other m inistry costs Administration Jurassic Multi Cultural Coast Trust Donations I help towards retreat costl Premises costs- Electricity Insurance aeaning / Caretaking / Gardening Gener31 repairs Chapel windowlroof Elecrical heating UPErade Kitchen repair5 South wall repairs Gallery panellin8 Painting Emergency lighting 35,242 2,856 1,860 2.770 25,306 3,073 2,765 1,759 500 loo 4,964 4,420 3,660 1,297 15,570 5,044 4,116 3,331 2,161 7,738 3,614 792 IBuilding Fund) IBuilding Fund) IBuilding Fund) (Building Fund) (Building Fund) (Building Fund) IBuilding Fundl 2,600 24,440 1,380 2,578 2,783 63.692 26,796 106.420 60,299
THE CHAPEL IN ThE GARDEN. BRIDPORT Notes to the finala1 statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 (continued) 4. Net income lempendlture) for the year Is after chargi. 2024 2023 Trustees remuneration and expenses Payroll administration 312 5. Investments - M&G Charifund 2024 2023 Valuation at the be8inning of the year Disposals Increase (decrease) in valuation Valuation at the end of the year 162,143 168,668 6.856 168.999 16,5251 162,143 6. Tanglble flxed assets Freehold land and buildings are included at historic valuation. 7. Creditors falllng due within one year 2024 2023 Rent & deposits received in adwance PAYEINIC payable Accruals 3,31J) 103 885 4,288 4,150 174 872 5,196 8. Restrfcted Funds BalarKe 2023 Imyne Expenditure Balance 2024 Warm Spaces - Crowdfunder 1,670 1,670
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of THE CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN, BRIDPORT. Charitable Incorporated Organisation CEO 009969 Charity Number 1173010 I hereby report to the Charity TrUStS on my examination of the accounts of the Chapel in the Garden Bridport for the the year ended 31 st December 2024. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the Charity Trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Gharities Act 2011 . I report in respect of my examination of the CIO'S accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act. In carrving out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charities Commission under Section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent Examiner's Statsment I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination, giving me cause to believe that in any material respect :_ 1 . Accounting records were not kept as required by Section130 of the Act: or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. That the accounts do not comply wtth applicable requirements concerning the form and content set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, other than the requirement that accounts give a 'true and fair" view which is not matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and I have come across no other matters in connection to the examination to which attention should drawn in this report in order to enable a proper dnderstanding of the accounts to be reached. Roger Lake 30 May 2025