Trustees. Annual Report for the period From ,. Period stsrt date 01 01 To I Period end dale 31 12 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Maidstone Family Church Other names charity is known by nla Registered charity number (if any) 1177042 Charity's principal address 94 Boxley Road Maidstone Kent Postcode ME14 2BQ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dat9$ a¢ted If not for wholo y•ar Trustee nama Offlce Ilf any) Namè of parson lor bodyl entltled to appoint trustse lif any) 1 Steve Edney 2 David Harman 3 John Hurford Chair Names of the trustees for the charity, if any. {for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates actèd if not for whole ear Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation)
Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Trust Deed Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee selection methods Appointed by the Church Leadership Team Additional governance issues {Optional information) Trustees are recruited, in general, from those who are members ofthe MFC Leadership Team or long term committed attendees of the church, with a personal faith in Jesus Christ. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees", the charity's organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and prOdreS to manage them. The Trustees work alongside the Leadership Team of MFC. The Leadership Team is led by the Pastor of MFC, who also serves as Chair of Trustees, and is supported by a part-time administrator. Each member of the Leadership Team is responsible for coordinating a specific area of MFC activities. The activities of the church are run by volunteers who attend MFC. As well as being responsible for the MFC CIO, Trustees work with the MFC Leadership Team in overseeing the maintenance and use ofthe MFC church building. The Leadership Team consists of: Steve Edney (Pastor) Kellie Edney (Administrator) Neha Lal Mark Bingham Jolene Colsby Nana Arthur TeachinglPastoral Care Resources Families Outreach (resigned in June) Outreach (appointed in September) Missions (appointed in September)
Section C Ob"ectives and activities Our aim is to contribute lo meeting the spiritual, social and physical needs of all those local individuals and families we come into contact with through the various activities of the church. This is irrespective of their background, culture, ethnicity or station in life. The activities we provide seek to build a strong community where everybody feels valued and supported. Our aim includes concern for others outside our own locality and beyond our shores. We financially support a number of organisations and agencies. Our overall purpose is to be a channel for good, by sharing the Christian faith by word and deed and thereby making a positive contribution to societ as a whole. We are building a Christian community where people of all ages and backgrounds can belong. There are a variety of opportunities to meel for corporate worship, teaching, fellowship and Se1. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document We believe that what we do helps lo build strong families. We provide support and encouragement for children and parents through our parent and toddler group. our children's groups, and our youth group. Each activity is tailored to the children and young people who attend, creating an environment where they can have fun, develop life and social skills, and learn more about Jesus. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) We also recognise the importance of respecting and caring for older members of our community. This includes providing much-needed pastoral and practical support, e.g. a phone call, a visit, a lift to the doctor. As a church, our sense of being 'family' affects almost everything we do, even down to enjoying a meal logether, and so everyone matters, irrespective of age or background. In addition, our building is host to a number of adivities which provide specialised support lo various people in our community.. a parent support group, Gamblers Anonymous, speech-therapy sessions, and a SLticide- bereavement group. We also support various charities both nationally and internationally, with the purpose of relieving hardship and suffering, meeting development and educational needs, and furthering the message of the Christian faith.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grant rnaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance OBJECT 1 To advance the Christian failh, in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may deem fit, by.. 11 The provision and maintenance of a church building for public acts of Christian worship and teaching, and as a centre for Christian outreach. 21 Promoting communal prayer, praise and the study of the Bible, on a weekly basis. 31 Running groups for children of all ages on a Sunday morning, where they can receive Christian teaching appropriate to their ages. 4) Home-based small groups providing an opportunity to encourage each other, pray together, and study the Bible. 5) Hosting a weekly parent and toddler group, providing an opportunity for parenls to gel to know each other, as well as a safe play-environment for toddlers 6) A weekly Christian-based choir for children of primary school age, involving games, vocal training and rehearsing for perfomiances. 71 A weekly gaming club where secondary school children can relax, have fun and make friends. 81 A monthly families-event for children, parents and grandparents from both a church and non-church background. 91 A bi-monthly 'Café Church, event, exploring issues of life and faith in a fun and relaxed way. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during th6 year OBJECT 2 - To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of goods or setvices of any kind, including the provision of Gounselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time lo time may deem fit, by.. 1) Supporting UK charities and indigenous non-governmental organisalions, particularly in developing countries, for the relief of poverty, famine and the provision of clean water and sanitation. 2) Encouraging 'fair trade, by example and exhortation. 3} Financially supporting agencies and organisations involved in building schools, hospitals and churches abroad. 41 Providing local pastoral visits and practical support for those experiencing hardship or sickness 51 Providing our building for hire lo the lo¢al community. OBJECT 3- To advan education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom orthe world as the Trustees from time to time may deem fit, by.. 11 Supporting the work of local Christian Charities who provide Christian presence within the schools of the town. 21 Providing funds for educational teaching and materials to be used in schools overseas.
Section E Financial review The policy on Reserves is to hold £5,000. This represents approximately 1 Ooh of annual receipts. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserrfes Reserves amount to £4,150 as at 31 December 2024, the result of on- going recovery from Covid, higher than usual inflation and efferts of the cost of living. Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details {Optional information) Fund raising, including grant applications, towards the insulation of the main hall ceiling was sucsSfUllY completed during 2024 with the building work completed in August 2024. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal soUrS of funds (including any fundraising}', how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional infotina-tion - MFC has continued to provide preventative measures against the spread of viruses, in the form of hand gels in the foyer, disposable paper towels in kitchen and toilets, and the introduction of crackers and individual goblets for communion. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name{s Position lè.g. Secretary, Chair, etc.) Date It.09 ID25-
Section A Receipts and Payments Unrestiicted funds to th• nearest Restiicted funds Endowment funds Total funds La•t r to th• n•ar•st É t¢* th• n•ar•sif to th• n•ar•stf to lh• n•ar•M £ A1 R•c•l ts Stènding Ofder5 Sunday Cash offngS Gfft Tax Rebate 32.608 5.677 7.383 5.985 1.152 32.608 5.677 7.393 5.985 1.723 9.808 27.264 10.4U 5.880 1.751 6,260 Other Reteipt5 Chwch Ceiling 871 9,888 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 51800 10,459 83.264 69,035 A2 Assot and investment $al•$, Sèè tablo Sub total zzzz Total receipts 02,805 10,459 59.030 A3Pa ments Wages and NIC M155M)ns and Chafrties 39.236 5.390 5.605 2,241 1.857 782 39.238 5.390 6,605 2,241 1.157 782 35.ws 4.093 3.072 1.870 818 341 Office EKpense5 Service E¥enses and Hospilghty Budi and Equipment Ifflainlen3nce Chddren. Youlh & Family orK Outreach Coordin3131 Chwch C•ling {Accessib Toilet) Miscellèneous 16.148 465 16.148 1.726 JS.310 Sub total 511.395 16.613 72.008 A4 Asset and Inv•$tmont urchasos, so• table Sub total zzzz Total payments 55,395 16.613 72,008 06.310 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfèrs batwoon funds A6 Cash funds last ygar end Cash funds this year end 2.59 in5 7.771 6.260 14.031 5.181 106 3.287 14031
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds io n•?r•st £ Resirlcted funds Endowmanl funds Categories Detail% to n•ar•st £ to n•ar•si £ 81 Cash funds Relianc& CurrÈt)t Ateouni 2.782 Reliance sang5 Accounl 2.299 Petty Cash Float 100 Total cash funds 5.181 106 Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds to n•ar•8t t Endowment funds to nar•st £ to n•ar•5t £ Loan on 67A Roa 122.000 Fund to whieh assèi belon Details Cosi lopiionall Currem valu• onal Fund to whleh ass•t b•lon Dètail< C05t Icptr'onall Curr•m valu• B4 Assets retained for the charity's ovm use Fund io thich liability r•lai•s 67A lrt.'aierow Rd Arnouni du• lopthonall 62.000 When due onall B5 Liabilities Loan froni Church Gro4tli T¥ust Iw35 Signed by one or trusi8ès on behaw of all the Irustges Signaturé Print Name Dale of roval flEmFuJ FJ l*. ¢J9
] CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Maidstone Family Church On accounts for the year ended 3181 Dernber 2024 Charity no {if any) 1177042 Set out on pages 1 to8 I report to the trustees on my examination ofthe accounts of the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b} of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statsment come to my attention in connection with Ihe examination {other than thal disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of Ihe Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions 2008 olher 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 concems 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. Please d lele the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Dat8: Name: Stephen Michael Ring Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif any): Retired Bank Manager Address: 6 Westway Coxheath, Maidstone ME17 4EZ
Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs to highlight material mallers of Goncern (see CC32, Independent examinalion of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners}. Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. 10