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2024-12-31-accounts

CHARITABLE INCORPORATED NUMBER: 1178856

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Reference and Administrative Details 2
Report of the Trustees 3 to 6
Independent Examiners Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 17

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SILVER STREET COMUNITY CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number

1178856

Principal address

Silver Street Community Church 50 Statham Grove London N18 1RE

Independent Auditor

AP Whitehead ACA 34 Illingworth Way Enfield EN1 2PA

Bankers

CAF 25 Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4JQ

Association

Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches 41 The Point, Market Harborough LE16 7QU

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SILVER STREET COMUNITY CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

CONSTITUTION

A group of Christians from Enfield Town Community Church (ETCC) started meeting together in the Silver Street of Edmonton area in 2010. In June 2018 Silver Street Community Church (“the Church) was registered with the Charity Commission as an independent Church and charity. The activities of Silver Street Community Church transferred from ETCC to the Church in January 2019 and the Church property was transferred from ETCC to the Church with effect from January 2020.

The Church is governed by a constitution established in 2018.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY

The principal activity of the Church in the year under review was the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within the London Borough of Enfield and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meeting, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness and the advancement of education”. The Church also provides facilities for the local community.

The Church holds regular Sunday services and weekly activities and to grow as God’s people, in order to go and make Jesus known to those around us.

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS

Nominations for a new Elder may be made at any time by the body of Elders. The nomination requires the approval of the Church meeting with a minimum threshold of 80% of those voting. An Elder shall be appointed for five years and shall then be eligible for re-election.

Deacons may be appointed by the Elders. They have no fixed term but are reviewed annually.

The Church Secretary is responsible for the induction of any new elder which involves an awareness of the responsibilities of the position, the governing document, and the Church’s policy and procedures.

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SILVER STREET COMUNITY CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the year ended 31 December 2024

REVIEW OF THE YEAR

The aim of Silver Street Community Church is to “make Jesus known in Edmonton as we grow to know him better.” 2021 has brought a lot of changes for the church fellowship due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but our aim remains the same. We continue gathering – whether in person or online – as God’s people to grow as God’s people, in order to go and make Jesus known to those around us.

Luke Crowter has been the Pastor of the Church since August 2017. In 2024 the Church family appointed Rob Pugh by ballot as a paid part time Children’s, Youth and Community's Worker.

The Church family also appointed by ballot Rachel Shaw, Rob Pugh, Eunice Downe, Joely Pugh and Janice Sinyinza as deacons.

On Sundays and during the week, age related activities for children were provided. The Church continue to provide an English language club at the church building. The Church also continue to provide a Turkish bible study, a family fun day, women’s study group and Men’s events. All these activities were open to the general public. The Church continued to invite the public regularly by leaflet campaigns, book table, knocking door to door and by Facebook. Over the year, Sunday morning attendances have generally been between 80 and 110.

Regular activities for children and young people continued growing and attracted children from the local area. The bi-weekly prayer meeting also continued. Bi-weekly small group bible studies were hosted at the church building. Four new bi-weekly home group bible studies also started.

The Church hosted a Christianity Explored course and continue with a discipleship course.

The feedback from those who attend the groups and the discipleship course has been positive. The Church also joined other local partner churches for praise and worship for a Church Partnership Away Day in July hosted at Enfield Town Community Church. The August Summer Camp for School years 3 to 13 was offered to the young people which provided an opportunity to catch up and learn from God’s word. This was a weeklong camp just outside London.

The Church continue to support our missionary family in various parts of the UK and abroad.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES

It is the intention of the Elders to continue the principal activities as set out above.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There were no transactions with related parties during the year.

FINANCIAL POSITION

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The Church generated a surplus on unrestricted funds of £451,049 (2023: deficit £29,524) in the year, largely as a result of a legacy of £393,508.

The Church also incurred a surplus on restricted funds of £1,187 (2023 surplus £3,087). This principally arises from the receipt of an option fee for the manse received from the Pastor of the Church. This income was credited to the manse fund and used towards the cost of the new manse.

RESERVES POLICY

The objective is that the reserves of the Church are sufficient to fund the activities for three months. At this stage the level of reserves is above that threshold. The elders are continuing to monitor the position.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The elders have conducted a review of the major risks to which the church would be exposed and systems are being implemented to mitigate those risks where possible. The risks and systems will be regularly reviewed.

ELDERS AND OFFICIALS

The elders and officials in office during the year were as follows:-

VOLUNTEERS

The Church’s activities rely on the commitment of large number of volunteers. The Church recognises the contribution that the volunteers make in the sustaining of its activities.

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Church and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements the elders and officials are required to:

(c) state whether the policies adopted are in accordance with SORP 2005 and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

(d) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Church will continue.

The elders and deacons are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Church and to enable them to ascertain that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.

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Signed on behalf of the Trustees

Luke Crowter: 17 October 2025

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF

SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH

I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Church’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

AP Whitehead ACA 34 Illingworth Way Enfield Middlesex EN1 2PA 29 September 2025

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SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Notes Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2023
Income £ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and legacies 2 555,241 3,133 558,374 104,443 15,225 119,668
Investment andproperty 3 3,498 - 3,498 1,254 - 1,254
Charitable activities 7,312 - 7,312 989 - 989
Other income - - - - 33,500 33,500
Total 566,051 3,133 569,184 106,686 48,725 155,411
Expenditure
Church activities 4 (115,002) (1,946) (116,948) (77,162) (51,811) (128,973)
Total (115,002) (1,946) (116,948) (77,162) (51,811) (128,973)
Net income 451,049 1,187 452,236 29,524 (3,087) 26,438
Transfers between funds - - 76,866 (76,866) -
Net movement in funds 451,049 1,187 452,236 106,390 (79,953) 26,438
Total funds brought
forward
664,006 4,017 668,023 557,616 83,969 641,585
Total funds carried
forward
10 1,115,721 5,204 1,120,259 664,006 4,016 668,023

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 10-16 form part of these financial statements.

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SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET

At 31 December 2024

At 31 December 2024
Notes 2024 2023
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 7 1,117,820 1,101,335
Current assets
Debtors 8 7,191 5,857
Cash at bank and in hand 351,872 54,229
359,063 60,086
Creditors: Amounts fallingdue within oneyear - -
Net current assets 359,063 60,086
Creditors: Amounts fallingdue after more than oneyear (356,624) (493,398)
Total net assets 1,120,259 668,023
The funds of the charity
Restrictedfunds 9 5,204 4,017
Unrestrictedfunds
-
Fixed asset fund
9 721,708 607,936
-
General fund
9 393,347 56,070
Total unrestricted funds 1,115,055 664,006
Total funds 1,120,259 668,023

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 30 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

.............................................

L Crowter -Trustee

17 October 2025

The notes on pages 10-16 form part of these financial statements.

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SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Cashgenerated from operations 479,947 51,548
Cash flows from investing activities
Net interest expense (17,817) (22,607)
Purchase of tangible assets (27,713) (586,750)
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period (45,530) (609,357)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of mortgage borrowings (136,775) (3,601)
Proceeds of mortgage borrowings - 497,000
(136,775) 493,399
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 297,642 (64,410)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 54,230 118,640
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 351,872 54,230
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
Net income for the reporting period from the Statement of Financial Activities 452,236 26,438
Adjustmentsfor:
Depreciation charges 11,228 5,360
Net interest expense 17,817 22,607
Increase in debtors (1,334) (2,857)
Net cash from operating activities 479,947 51,548

The notes on pages 10-16 form part of these financial statements.

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SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements and assessment of going concern

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective October 2019)', the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Church's ability to continue as a going concern.

Incoming resources

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when it is receivable. Legacies and donations are included in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received.

Donations arising under Gift Aid are accounted for on the date of receipt and provisions are made for income tax remaining unclaimed at the year end.

No value of services by volunteers has been included in these accounts.

Expenditure

Gifts and donations represent amounts paid by the Church to support organisations with similar aims including the support of members of the church undertaking work in furtherance of the gospel outside with other organisations.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash, bank current accounts and bank deposit accounts with no withdrawal limitations.

Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised at their settlement amount.

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SILVER STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Tangible fixed assets

Fixed assets for use by the Church with a value of greater than £1,000 are capitalised at cost and depreciated. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property 1% reducing balance

Taxation

The Church is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Restricted funds

The Music Lesson Fund represents a donation to provide music lessons for people connected with the Church.

The Fellowship Fund provides financial help for church members / our mission partners who are in financial difficulties.

Unrestricted funds

The General funds are donations and other income received or generated for the objects of the Church without further specific purpose.

The Fixed Asset Fund represents the book value of other freehold property and tangible assets.

Financial instruments

The Church only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially measured at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

Pensions

The Church contributes to pension schemes nominated by the staff. The contributions are accounted for in the period in which they are receivable.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

2. Donations and legacies

2.
Donations and legac
ies
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations 161,733 3,133 164,866 104,443 15,225 119,668
Legacies 393,508 - 393,508 - - -
Total 555,241 3,133 558,374 104,443 15,225 119,668

3. Investment income

3.
Investment
income
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
£ £ £ £ £ £
Rental income - - - 300 - 300
Bank interest 3,498 - 3,498 954 - 954
Total 3,498 - 3,498 1,254 - 1,254

4. Charitable activities

4.
Charitable activiti
es
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
£ £ £ £ £ £
Christian ministry
Income 7,312 - 7,312 989 - 989
Expenditure
Staff costs 42,088 - 42,088 32,438 - 32,438
Outreach, and
development
1,474 - 1,474 962 5,288 6,249
Mission organisations 9,235 - 9,235 7,024 - 7,024
Premises costs 8,854 - 8,854 15,568 - 15,568
Other costs 42,123 1,946 44,069 15,810 46,524 62,334
Depreciation 11,228 - 11,228 5,360 - 5,360
Expenditure Total 115,002 1,946 116,948 77,162 51,812 128,973

5. Trustees’ remuneration and benefits

Remuneration during the year was paid to one trustee – Luke Crowter, totalling £30,384 (2023: £28,880) in respect of his employment as Pastor of the Church along with pension contributions of £2,279 (2023 £2,160). Luke received no remuneration for his involvement as a trustee.

No other benefits were received, or expenses reimbursed by trustees during the year ended 31 December 2023 or 2024.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

6. Staff costs

6.
Staff costs
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
£ £ £ £ £ £
Wages and salaries 37,681 - 37,681 28,800 - 28,800
Pension costs 2,826 - 2,826 2,160 - 2,160
Support services(ETCC) 1,581 - 1,581 1,577 - 1,577
Total 42,088 - 42,088 32,537 - 32,537

The Church paid ETCC for the support cost for financial administration services. T he average number of employees during the year was as follows;

of employees during the year was as follows;
2024 2023
No. No.
Pastor 1 1
Children and Youth Worker(from August 2024) 1 -
Total 2 1

7. Tangible fixed assets

7. Tangible fixed assets
Freehold
property
Total
£ £
Cost
Cost at the beginningof theyear 1,122,775 1,122,775
Additions 27,713 586,750
Cost at the end of theyear 1,150,488 1,122,775
Depreciation
At the beginningof theyear (21,440) (21,440)
Charge for theyear (11,228) (5,360)
At the end of theyear (32,668) (21,440)
Net book value at beginningof theyear 1,101,335 519,945
Net book value at the end of theyear 1,117,820 1,101,335

With effect from January 2020 the title to the Silver Street Community Church building was donated to the Church from Enfield Town Community Church. The value was based on the net book value at the date of transfer. The trustees of the Church believe that this value represents the value in use to the Church.

8. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year

2024 2023
£ £
Gift aid recoverable 7,191 5,857
Total 7,191 5,857

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Notes to the Financial Statements

8. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

8. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
2024 2023
£ £
Mortgage loan 356,624 368,398
HousingEquityloan - 125,000
Total 356,624 493,398

Both the Mortgage loan and the Housing equity loan are secured against the staff accommodation acquired by the Church in Bromley Road, London N17.

The mortgage loan is provided by Kingdom Bank with twenty-eight years remaining at 31 December 2024. There is a covenant requirement for the Church to hold minimum reserves of £15,200. The interest as at 31 December was 5.4%.

The housing equity loan provided by HAF was repaid in 2024, so HAF no longer have a 32.98% interest in the property. The Pastor, Luke Crowter, has provided a loan to the Church to help it purchase the manse which he occupies. There was no interest payable on the loan.

9. Movement in funds

Balance at
1 January
Income Expenditure Transfers Balance at 31
December
2024 £ £ £ £ £
Unrestrictedfunds
General fund 56,070 566,051 (115,002) (113,772) 393,347
Fixed asset fund 607,936 - - 113,772 721,708
Total unrestricted funds 664,006 566,051 (115,002) - 1,115,055
Restrictedfunds
Manse fund - - - - -
Outreach fund 1,163 - - - 1,163
Music Lesson Fund 734 - (132) 602
Fellowshipand restrictedgift fund 2,120 3,133 (1,814) - 3,439
4,017 3,133 (1,946) - 5,204
Total 668,023 569,184 (116,948) - 1,120,259
2023 £ £ £ £ £
Unrestrictedfunds
General fund 37,671 106,686 (77,162) (11,125) 56,070
Fixed asset fund 519,945 - - 87,991 607,936
Total unrestricted funds 557,616 106,686 (77,162) 76,866 664,006
Restrictedfunds
Manse fund 75,176 45,000 (43,317) (76,859) -
Outreach fund 6,450 - (5,287) - 1,163
Music Lesson Fund 1,000 - (266) - 734
Fellowshipfund 1,343 3,725 (2,941) (7) 2,120
83,969 48,725 (51,812) (76,866) 4,017
Total 641,585 152,554 (128,973) - 668,023

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Notes to the Financial Statements

9.Movement in funds (continued)

The Music Lesson Fund represents a donation to provide music lessons for people connected with the Church.

The Fellowship Fund provides financial help for church members / our mission partners who are in financial difficulties.

The Fixed Asset Fund represents the book value of other freehold property and tangible assets.

The General Fund is donations and other income received or generated for the objects of the church without further specific purpose.

10. Net assets by funds

10.
Net assets by funds
Fixed
assets
Bank
and cash
Other net
current
assets
Balance at
31
December
2024 £ £ £ £
Unrestrictedfunds
General fund - 346,668 7,191 353,859
Fixed asset funds 1,117,820 - (356,624) 761,196
Total unrestricted funds 1,117,820 346,668 (349,433) 1,115,055
Restrictedfunds
Fellowshipfund - 3,438 - 3,438
Music Lesson Fund - 603 - 603
Outreach fund - 1,163 - 1,163
Total restricted funds - 5,204 - 5,204
Total funds 1,117,820 351,872 (349,433) 1,120,259
2023
Unrestrictedfunds
General fund - 50,213 5,857 56,070
Fixed asset funds 607,936 - - 607,936
Total unrestricted funds 607,936 50,213 5,857 664,006
Restrictedfunds
Fellowshipfund - 2,120 - 2,120
Music Lesson Fund - 734 - 734
Outreach fund - 1,163 - 1,163
Total restricted funds - 4,017 - 4,017
Total funds 607,936 54,230 5,857 668,023

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Notes to the Financial Statements

11. Related parties

The Church provides staff accommodation at Bromley Road, London N17 to Luke Crowter, Pastor of the Church. No rent is paid for the occupancy of Bromley Road.

Mr Crowter loaned the Church £33,500 interest free to facilitate the purchase of Bromley Road. This is not an equity loan so does not confer any equity stake.

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