Trustees. Annual Report for the period
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Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
Maidstone Family Church
Other names charity is known by
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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
ne￿Ork with which the charity
works.,
relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and prO￿d￿reS 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 Se￿1￿.
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 suc￿sSfUllY 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
soUr￿S 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 off￿ngS
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
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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
Bu￿di￿ 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
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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
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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 sa￿ng5 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 n*ar•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 Ic*ptr'onall
Curr•m valu•
B4 Assets retained for the
charity's ovm use
Fund io *thich
liability r•lai•s
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62.000
When due
onall
B5 Liabilities
Loan froni Church Gro4*tli T¥ust Iw35
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] 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 De￿rnber 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.
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