Trustees. Annual Report for the period From Period start dale 01 01 To Period end dale 31 12 2025 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Maidstone Family Church Other names charity is known by nla Registered charlty number (if any) 1177042 Charlty's principal address 94 Boxley Road Maidstone Kent Postcode ME14 2BQ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office Ilf any) Dates a¢led ff not for who ar Name of person lor body) enti¢knd to appoint trustee Irl any) 1 Steve Edney 2 David Harman 3 John Hurford Chair Names of the trustees for the charity, If any, (for example, any custodian trusleesl Name Dates acted 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 slaff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, governance and management Oescrlptlon of the charty's trusts Trust Deed Type of governing doGument How the charity is constituted Trust Truslee selection methods Appointed by the Church Leadership Team Additional governance issues (Optlonal Informatlon) Trustees are recruited, in general, from those who are members of the M FC 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 Ihe induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisalional structure and any wider ne￿Ork with which the charty works., relationship with any related parties., trustees. consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The Truslees 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 adrninistrator. Each member of the Leadership Team is responsible for coordinating a specrfic area of M FC activities. The activities of the church are run by volunteers who attend MFC. As well as being responsible for the M FC CIO, Trustees work with the M FC Leadership Team in overseeing the maintenance and use of the M FC church building. The Leadership Team consists of: Steve Edney (Pastor) Kellie Edney (Administrator) Neha Lal Jolene Colsby Nana Arthur Beverley Lebrette Teaching I Pastoral Care Resources l Families lactingl Families (retired April 20251 Outreach M issions Prayer (appointed January 2025) Section C Objectives and activities Our aim is to contribute to meeting the spiritual, social and physical needs of all those local individuals and families we come into contact with through the various acts'vities of the church. This is irrespective of their background, culture, ethnicity or station in lrfe. The activilies 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. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document 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 lo socie 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 rneel for corporale worship. teaching, fellowship and service. We believe that what we do helps to buikl 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 lo the children and young people who attend, creating an environment where they can have fun, develop lrfe and social skills, and arn more about Jesus. Summary of the main activitles 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 Commisslon on public benefrt) 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 lo enjoying a meal together, and so everyone matters, irrespective of age or background. In addition, our building is host to a number of activities which provide specialised support to various people in our community.. parenting courses, Garn blers Anonymous, and a suicide-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 objectlves and activities (Optional Information) You may choose lo include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grant making., policy programme related investment., Gontribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance OBJECT 1- To advance the Christian faith, in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, in suGh 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 Ihe study of the Bible, on a Week￿ basis. 31 Running groups for children of all ages on a Sunday morning. where they can receive Christian leaching appropriate to their ages. 41 Home-based small groups providing an opportunty to encourage each other, pray together, and study the Bible. 51 Hosling a weekly parent and toddler gr()up, providing an opportunty for parents to get to know each other, as well as a safe play-environmenl for toddlers. 61 A weekly Christian-based choir for children of primary school age. invofving games, vocal training and rehearsing for performances. 71 A weekly gaming club where secondary school children Gan relax, have fun and make friends. 81 A monlhly families-event for children, parents and grandparents f rom 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 Ihe year OBJECT 2 - To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of goods or services of any kind. including the provision of counselling and support in such part5 of the United Kingdom or the workl as the Trustees from lime to time may deem fit, by.. 11 Supporting UK charities and indigenous non-governmental organisations, particularly in developing countries, for the relief of poverty, famine and the provision of clean water and sanitation. 21 Encouraging Yair trade, by example and exhortation. 31 Financially supporting agencies and organisations inVo￿ed in building schools, hospitals and churches abroad. 41 Providing local pastoral visits and practical support for Ihose experiencing hardship or sickness 51 Providing our buikling for hire to the local community. OBJECT 3 - To advance educatiors in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may deem f it, by- 11 Supporting the work of local Christian Charities who provide a 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 lo hold £5,000. This represents approximately 100/0 of annual receipts. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) Fund raising, including grant applications, towards the replacement and installation of double-glazed windows and doors commenced with a target total of £20,000. It is hoped the work will be Completed before Autumn 2026. You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investmenl policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional inyormation Section G Declaration The trustees deGlare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full namels) Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc.) cIJAI@ Date CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO AND WALEslald•ton• Famlly ¢bu￿b ICIOI Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 0110112025 To 3111212025 Section A Receipts and Payments Unroslricted lunds Restricted funds Endowmènt funds Total funds Last year th• n••r•st to th• n•ar•st £ to th• n•ar•s1 e io th• rwr•st£ to th• n•arnst t A1 Rècel t5 SlanQin9 Oiders Sunday Cash Offerws Gfi Tax Rebaie H*e ol Buik1ing Oll￿r Re(*p15 Ghurch cell1￿ & Wrnlows 31264 S.573 10.068 6,693 1,381 32.608 5.677 7.383 5.983 1.723 9.888 5.57) 10.068 6.693 7.534 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 08,979 M013 A2 Asset and Inve$tm•nt $410s, Sub total 56.979 7.534 513 A3P• ments ¥Vages Fllc Miss*ons ￿ Ch U1th1*S OffKe Eypenses Swwce EM￿nseS an(1 F*)sprta Ing Equiprnerrt malmen￿Ce ¢￿￿ren Youth & FaThly Wo CFurch & Windows MiscelsEous 39.413 1.650 5.320 2.167 1,613 1.705 207 39.413 1.650 5.320 2.167 1.613 1.705 207 575 1.162 39.23$ 5.390 5.605 2.241 1.857 782 284 16.148 465 575 1,152 1.227 Sub total 1175 A4 Asset and Inve¥trngnt ur¢has•$, Sub total Total payments 53,227 575 $3.802 72.1)De Net ol receipts/(payments) A5 Transfors bolween funds Afj Cash funds last ygar Ond Cash funds this year end 1752 6.9fj9 10.711 1744 5,217 5,207 14,031 9.039 6.9119 15,998 5.217 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unr8strlctod funds to n*ir•st £ Ro$tri¢ied lunds 10 n•ar•s1 £ Éndowment funds to n••r•st £ CalegorTres Dotails B1 Cash funds Rdk7nce Cwrent Accou 3.391 Rdkince SwngsAccow 6,959 Petty Cash Flo Total cash funds 9.039 6.90 I￿•e ba**es wrtb receiMS 3rtd p3sNènis Unr•$trlct•d funds io n•ar•5tf 122.000 Re$ld¢t•d funds to r¥tarest£ Endowm•nt funds Dètails LO￿ on 67A Wate￿w Roaj to n•ar•st£ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to which ass•1 b•lon Curr•nt valu• Detalls C05t10p￿0￿*1l Fund t• whfj¢h t b•lon Curr•rrt valu• nal Detai15 Cost loptlon*ll B4 Assets retained for the Charity's ovrn use Fund ta t*hkh r•lat•s 67A WaieFtr¥V Rd Amoyrrt du• lon*1 82,0 Wh•n du• onal Details Loan from Ctwjreh Grostrth Iwas B5 Liabilities S+gne(I by one or Iwo trustees on beh8M of 91 the Itusle8s Prfnl Name Dale of roval Signature CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusleesl members of Maidstone Family Church On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 Charity no (if any) 1177042 Set out on pages 1to8 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity 1.the Trust") for the year ended 3111212025. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity's truslees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('Ihe 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 14515){b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examinerfs ststement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that 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 the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records- or the accounts did not compW wilh Ihe applicable requirements oncerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charilies (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. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 2oL6 Name: stephen Michael Ring Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Retired Bank Manager Address: 6 Westway Coxhealh, Maidstone ME17 4EZ Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs to highlight material mallers of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.