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2024-12-31-accounts

Annual Report: New Chapel Farm

Registered charity number: 1179251

January to December 2024

Registered office address: New Chapel Farm, Mells, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9DE

Email: info@newchapelfarm.org.uk Website: www.newchapelfarm.org.uk

Trustees

Richard Tinkler, Claire Tinkler, Jenny Bollans, Ryan Lynch, Adrian Saggers (Chair), Esther Bissessar (stepped down during the year).

Meetings are held approx. quarterly.

Introduction

The New Chapel Farm (NCF) charity was formed in 2018 to support the work at New Chapel Farm, Halesworth, Suffolk.

The trustees of NCF steward New Chapel Farm as a place of restoration for Christian key workers in need of restoration. The beauty, peace, and comfort of New Chapel Farm creates an ideal setting for this to happen.

Since purchase, Richard and Claire have privately funded development of the property including converting the chicken shed into a new chapel space and two ensuite bedrooms, the installation of a borehole to provide water to the property, internal renovation of the farmhouse and conservatory, and landscaping of the outside space, including the planting of more than 50 trees. Richard has also supervised the renovation of the chapel ruins with a grant from Historic England. As the charity’s income increases, it is becoming more self-sufficient and less dependent on Richard and Claire.

The property is offered on a self-catering basis and can accommodate up to 14 people in two buildings. There is additional space for camping if needed.

In November 2023 Richard and Claire moved into the new barn conversion (called Hafan) which is now their main residence. As Richard and Claire now live onsite this will enable the ministry to expand and develop.

The Mission Statement of New Chapel Farm charity

The primary aim of NCF is to bless Christian key workers, along with Christians in positions of leadership, and teams involved in Gospel mission and ministry. NCF also supports restoration by providing a space for teams or groups to get away together and do work that aligns with the restorative purposes of the kingdom of God. The vision is that, through the Holy Spirit’s empowering, NCF will be used to bring restoration locally, nationally, and globally.

Based on Isaiah 61: 1-6, the vision for NCF is to provide a place that enables:

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We use the term Christian key worker to mean Christians employed by churches, charities, or other organisations in the UK or abroad. Our focus is on Christians working in areas of social deprivation where need is great and resources are few, usually in an urban context. Within this definition, we include anyone living by faith in a missionary context in the UK or abroad. We are also interested in engaging with individuals or groups doing restorative work (where the work aligns with part of the Isaiah 61 definition) but who may not be faith based in their approach.

In practical terms, NCF facilities are available to the following groups to provide:

The vision of NCF also includes seeing those who do not know God restored into a right relationship with Him through the saving faith in His son Jesus Christ. To this end, there are different opportunities throughout the year for visitors to come to events hosted by the NCF team. These times are about hospitality and blessing and provide an opportunity to find out more about the Christian faith. All are welcome to attend these events.

What has been happening?

Since its inception, NCF has built up a network of Christian key workers who regularly use the facilities. These contacts tend to visit NCF at different times throughout the year for different purposes. A typical example would be a Church leader:

During 2024, guests have included the following organisations:

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From August 2023 a new weekly worship evening has started. This has developed into a new local worshipping community, with the focus of restoring worship on the land.

To formalise the arrangement the farmhouse and Bethel buildings are now rented via a tenancy agreement between Richard and Claire (as Landlords) and the NCF Charity (as Tenants).

Hosted (catered) events:

These events are led by the NCF Trustees and have historically included restoration weekends, men’s weekends, and women’s weekends. During 2024 there was a men’s weekend in May, and a women’s weekend in June and October. In August there was a community event and in December there was a Carol Service; both events were well attended.

Occupancy data

Occupancy data for 2024 was as follows:

Financial matters and how charitable funds are spent

Guests are not charged for staying at NCF but invited to donate to the charity according to their means. Most guests donate, and since inception, the charity has seen a steady growth in income in proportion to the increased use of NCF. Charitable funds are used to pay for:

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New Chapel Farm, Registered Charity 1179251

Accounts for period 1Jan24 to 31Dec24

2024 January February March April May June July August September October November December
Balance B/Fwd 4,161.45
 3,047.62 2,539.59 9,162.72 10,261.06 13,219.26 13,207.45 13,109.87 14,443.24 13,825.02 13,211.41 12,653.26
Income
Donations Received 101 1,090.00 700.00 1,363.00 1,004.00 1,500.00 834.00 2,330.00 1,451.00 1,100.00 500.00 1,226.00 500.00 13,598.00
W/EFees Received 101 200.00 500.00 1,655.00 1,075.00 1,335.00 200.00 540.00 (70.00) 1,320.00 325.00 7,080.00
Stewardship and CAF 101 989.05 603.98 5,379.11 1,774.98 3,243.10 2,024.70 1,027.35 2,333.14 995.32 1,790.95 1,181.11 1,157.39 22,500.18
Interest 101 0.04 0.99 1.81 2.84
Refunds 110 (100.00) (100.00) (100.00) (100.00) (100.00) (300.00) (800.00)
Total 6,340.50 4,851.60 10,936.70 12,916.70 16,239.16 16,278.00 17,104.80 16,724.01 17,759.55 16,140.97 15,618.52 14,312.46 42,381.02
Expenditure
Cleaning/Materials/Laundry Matters/inc.
Wendy's Invoices		 201 345.20 858.25 664.15 350.75 605.05 541.37 902.96 1,001.25 1,151.25 1,060.20 852.00 1,169.30 9,501.73
Rent 202 2,200.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 2,000.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 12,200.00
Venues 203 - 135.00 187.50 198.75 521.25
Events-Food 206 824.01 604.74 96.00 640.13 150.95 2,315.83
Events-Materials 207 41.57 131.80 (91.40) 102.18 92.29 89.80 91.59 457.83
Events-Expenses 208 1,200.00 900.00 23.00 900.00 29.00 3,052.00
Admin/Printing 301 20.90 35.49 12.15 3.75 2.80 75.09
Publicity 302 -
IT Costs 303 27.59 27.59 38.28 27.59 64.79 46.79 34.79 34.79 34.79 34.79 34.79 34.79 441.37
Insurance 303 327.08 31.58 358.66
Property Maintenance & Replenishments 304 537.62 210.35 220.00 113.92 770.00 857.98 142.70 990.91 137.18 941.68 522.50 5,444.84
Miscellaneous-Materials & Supplies 305 120.00 88.74 51.55 47.45 39.98 91.05 186.74 57.58 28.71 57.70 27.74 797.24
Capital Expenditure-Stove 2nd Payment -
Total 3,292.88 2,312.01 1,773.98 2,655.64 3,019.90 3,070.55 3,994.93 2,280.77 3,934.53 2,929.56 2,965.26 2,935.83 35,165.84
11,376.63
Ongoing Inc over Exp 3,047.62 2,539.59 9,162.72 10,261.06 13,219.26 13,207.45 13,109.87 14,443.24 13,825.02 13,211.41 12,653.26 11,376.63

Assets as at 31Dec24:

Bank balance £11,376.63

No liabilities

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1179251

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

for

New Chapel Farm

Veritas Accountants & Advisory Limited The Lexicon Mount Street Manchester M2 5NT

New Chapel Farm

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 9
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 10

New Chapel Farm

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The New Chapel Farm (NCF) charity was formed in 2018 to support the work at New Chapel Farm, Halesworth, Suffolk.

The trustees of NCF steward New Chapel Farm as a place of restoration for Christian key workers in need of restoration. The beauty, peace, and comfort of New Chapel Farm creates an ideal setting for this to happen.

Since purchase, Richard and Claire have privately funded development of the property including converting the chicken shed into a new chapel space and two ensuite bedrooms, the installation of a borehole to provide water to the property, internal renovation of the farmhouse and conservatory, and landscaping of the outside space, including the planting of more than 50 trees. Richard has also supervised the renovation of the chapel ruins with a grant from Historic England. As the charity’s income increases, it is becoming more self-sufficient and less dependent on Richard and Claire.

The property is offered on a self-catering basis and can accommodate up to 14 people in two buildings. There is additional space for camping if needed.

In November 2023 Richard and Claire moved into the new barn conversion (called Hafan) which is now their main residence. As Richard and Claire now live onsite this will enable the ministry to expand and develop.

Significant activities

The primary aim of NCF is to bless Christian key workers, along with Christians in positions of leadership, and teams involved in Gospel mission and ministry. NCF also supports restoration by providing a space for teams or groups to get away together and do work that aligns with the restorative purposes of the kingdom of God. The vision is that, through the Holy Spirit’s empowering, NCF will be used to bring restoration locally, nationally, and globally.

Based on Isaiah 61: 1-6, the vision for NCF is to provide a place that enables:

We use the term Christian key worker to mean Christians employed by churches, charities, or other organisations in the UK or abroad. Our focus is on Christians working in areas of social deprivation where need is great and resources are few, usually in an urban context. Within this definition, we include anyone living by faith in a missionary context in the UK or abroad. We are also interested in engaging with individuals or groups doing restorative work (where the work aligns with part of the Isaiah 61 definition) but who may not be faith based in their approach.

In practical terms, NCF facilities are available to the following groups to provide:

The vision of NCF also includes seeing those who do not know God restored into a right relationship with Him through the saving faith in His son Jesus Christ. To this end, there are different opportunities throughout the year for visitors to come to events hosted by the NCF team. These times are about hospitality and blessing and provide an opportunity to find out more about the Christian faith. All are welcome to attend these events.

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New Chapel Farm

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public benefit

Since its inception, NCF has built up a network of Christian key workers who regularly use the facilities. These contacts tend to visit NCF at different times throughout the year for different purposes. A typical example would be a Church leader:

During 2024, guests have included the following organisations:

From August 2023 a new weekly worship evening has started. This has developed into a new local worshipping community, with the focus of restoring worship on the land.

To formalise the arrangement the farmhouse and Bethel buildings are now rented via a tenancy agreement between Richard and Claire (as Landlords) and the NCF Charity (as Tenants).

Occupancy data for 2024 was as follows:

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Guests are not charged for staying at NCF but invited to donate to the charity according to their means. Most guests donate, and since inception, the charity has seen a steady growth in income in proportion to the increased use of NCF. Charitable funds are used to pay for:

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1179251

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New Chapel Farm

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

Principal address

New Chapel Farm Mells Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9DE

Trustees

J Foster (appointed 25.10.24) R Tinkler Mrs C Tinkler

Independent Examiner

Veritas Accountants & Advisory Limited The Lexicon Mount Street Manchester M2 5NT Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by: 26th Sep 2025

Richard Tinkler

.......................................................................... R Tinkler - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of New Chapel Farm

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of New Chapel Farm

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of New Chapel Farm (the Trust) for the year ended 31st December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 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 in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (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.

Emma Abbott-Rattray FCA

Veritas Accountants & Advisory Limited The Lexicon Mount Street Manchester M2 5NT

Date: .............................................25th Sep 2025

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New Chapel Farm

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 42,379 9,012
Investment income 2 3 -
Total 42,382 9,012
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 3 35,166 10,031
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 7,216 (1,019)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 4,161 5,180
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 11,377 4,161

The notes form part of these financial statements

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New Chapel Farm

Balance Sheet 31st December 2024

31.12.24 31.12.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 11,377 4,161
NET CURRENT ASSETS 11,377 4,161
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 11,377 4,161
NET ASSETS 11,377 4,161
FUNDS 6
Unrestricted funds 11,377 4,161
TOTAL FUNDS 11,377 4,161

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .............................................26th Sep 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Richard Tinkler

............................................. R Tinkler - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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New Chapel Farm

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

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 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

2. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Interest receivable - trading 3 -
3. RAISING FUNDS
Investment management costs
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
Property repairs 5,445 1,463

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st December 2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2023.

continued...

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New Chapel Farm

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 9,012
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 10,031
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (1,019)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 5,180
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 4,161
6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1/1/24 in funds 31/12/24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 4,161 7,216 11,377
TOTAL FUNDS 4,161 7,216 11,377
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 42,382 (35,166) 7,216
TOTAL FUNDS 42,382 (35,166) 7,216
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1/1/23 in funds 31/12/23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 5,180 (1,019) 4,161
TOTAL FUNDS 5,180 (1,019) 4,161

continued...

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New Chapel Farm

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 9,012 (10,031) (1,019)
TOTAL FUNDS 9,012 (10,031) (1,019)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement At
At 1/1/23 in funds 31/12/24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 5,180 6,197 11,377
TOTAL FUNDS 5,180 6,197 11,377

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 51,394 (45,197) 6,197
TOTAL FUNDS 51,394 (45,197) 6,197

7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st December 2024.

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New Chapel Farm

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31st December 2024
31.12.24 31.12.23
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Stewardship & CAF 22,501 4,817
Donations 13,598 4,195
Weekend fees 6,280 -
42,379 9,012
Investment income
Interest receivable - trading 3 -
Total incoming resources 42,382 9,012
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Rent 12,200 4,420
Insurance 359 317
Postage and stationery 75 16
Sundries 797 102
Cleaning/materials/laundry 9,502 3,232
Events - food 2,316 164
Events - materials 458 -
Events - expenses 3,052 -
Venue hire 521 -
29,280 8,251
Other trading activities
IT costs 441 317
Investment management costs
Property repairs 5,445 1,463
Total resources expended 35,166 10,031
Net income/(expenditure) 7,216 (1,019)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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