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.
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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.
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Approved by the Trustees on 18 August 2025
Signed on their behalf
David Grego
of Trustees )
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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 I￿orne (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
lo6￿06
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 fina￿la1 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 TrUSt￿S 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