Brid8north Baptist Church 2025 Report
Church Life
Leadership - George Hirsch
During 2025-2026 I have served in leadership with Mark Gibbons, Kimberley Ray, Rosemary Anderson and Andy James in support of Steve and Rachel, in their first, busy full year with us at BBC.
As trustees, we have met twice per month; once to discuss church business and once socially, to get to know each other better.
Introduction - Steve Thomson
As we look back over the past year, we do so with grateful hearts. It has been a year of highs and lows, of ordinary moments and significant ones—but through it all, one thing is clear: God has been with us.
Scripture reminds us, “The Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6). That has been our story this year. In every step, every conversation, every act of service—seen and unseen—God has been present.
This year, we have known both joy and sorrow. We have said goodbye to Jan Davies, a dearly loved member of our church family. We remember her with deep affection and give thanks for her life, her faith, and the impact she had among us.
And we have also celebrated new life in Christ, rejoicing as six people were baptised—powerful reminders that God is still at work, drawing people to himself and changing lives.
In the joy and in the challenge, in what was obvious and what was hidden, God has been at work among us.
We have not walked this year alone. God has been with us. And for that, we give thanks.
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We started our term as leaders with a successful away day at Chorley Chapel, giving us some space and quiet to seek God’s will and direction and are looking forward to repeating this this summer.
We share a passion to make ours a community that reflects God’s love, both towards each other and outwards into our community and beyond. We
hope this has been reflected in our summer of events and the increasingly successful Ladies’ Brunch and Men’s Supper events.
We recognise that there is work to do to make our church building a more attractive place to worship, both for our existing church family and for new members and have discussed with you what this might look like and what we might need to invest to do it. While we advance these plans, we hope that changes in our children’s area and offering, Steve’s gifts in teaching and storytelling will appeal to you and to people who might visit our church to see if it might be the right place for them.
We have continued and built on links with the other churches in the town for many events; few will forget Steve and Suzanne’s viral publicity for Together at Christmas this year.
Many of us have enjoyed and benefited from the book club based on ‘The relentless elimination of hurry’, and the successful alpha course. We are also proud to host the growing groups for our young people within BBC.
We are grateful that so many of you have answered the call to share in the various rota’s that support our Sunday worship and hope that you are also feeling blessed in contributing taking to the life of your church.
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Safeguarding – Mark Gibbons
I am the church’s Designated Person for Safeguarding (DPS) and George Hirsch is the Deputy DPS and we are supported in terms of administration work by Corinne James. Between us we keep a record of safeguarding concerns if they come up as well as a record of any actions taken.
My role (with help from George and Corinne) includes:
It is important to emphasise that it is the collective duty of us all to raise any concerns regarding hazards relating to the building, with particular regards to the wellbeing of those who attend our premises, and these should initially be discussed with Andy, who will notify the wider leadership team and any other relevant parties as and when necessary.
Thank you for being a valuable member of our church family - let’s continue to care and look out for each other!
� Overseeing our safeguarding policy and ensuring it is reviewed annually and approved by members
� Promoting good safeguarding practice across the church
� Responding to any safeguarding concerns/reports raised that are to do with our church people and our work
� Liaising with other organisations to do with safeguarding
- Maintaining a record of volunteers and staff who have completed safeguarding training
� Ensuring all staff and volunteers have a completed DBS at the appropriate level
Buildings – Mark Gibbons
At the leadership team’s away day in June, I notionally said I would be a point of contact and coordination for buildings. In reality, Corinne deals with most day-today issues and I did not have any significant decisions to make in 2025.
I recognise the helpful contributions made by several church members to maintain the building and site, and would aim to formalise a team of people who review buildings-related issues in 2026, as well as praying and working towards an refurbishment of our main room, including new PA and AV systems (and the possible removal of the organ).
- Ensuring our documentation is appropriate and up-to-date
All trustees are due to complete Level 2 and 3 training in January 2026. All those attending the church service on 14/9/25 completed Level 1 training. All training provided by Baptists Together.
Health and Safety – Andy James
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 occupiers of places of worship such as ours must manage risks to employees and the public. This includes mandatory assessment of risks related to building maintenance, volunteers, public events, and activities within BBC.
Alongside the general health and safety monitoring throughout 2025 risk assessments were also carried out for external events including the Pentecost Praise in the Park which took place in June and also for Carols in the Park in December which, unfortunately, due to poor weather conditions was cancelled.
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Finance – Kimberley Ray
Following the purchase of the Manse and the appointment of our minister, Steve, towards the end of 2024, 2025 was the first year to incorporate the full costs. Linda had forecast that we would break even. We did finish the year with a very slight surplus.
We continue to support Alex’ salary at Kings Kids, Nigeria. Nicky Brand retired from Kings Kids during the year. We also continue to support Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project and Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre. Specific gifts towards King’s Kids winter grain, Farmer Ian’s visit, 2 other KK’s workers and for Tearfund were made.
In 2026 our focus will be on making improvements to our church building to make it more attractive and welcoming to new people and to update our sound and visual systems. We will need to raise money to do this work. Please pray and look at your own finances to see if you are able to increase your contribution to the church to help us get this work done or to come up with fundraising ideas. Please continue to pray for the church’s money, that it continues to be used wisely and for God’s glory, and to grow the kingdom.
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Children and Young People, Families, Young Adults – Mark Gibbons
Young Adults
It seems inappropriate to put my name next to Young Adults, in more ways than one. The truth is that Cameron Ray pioneered a Faith Under 30 group in 2025, with great success. Usually meeting weekly, the group often had 6-12 people attending and some of those people came to faith or reignited their faith.
Children and Young People
Sunday morning sessions for primary-school-age children started again in January 2025 and our partnership with Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project continued, running Sunday evening sessions for secondary-school-age young people.
Sunday Mornings– (primary-school-aged children)
I run 45 minute sessions using resources from The Sunday School Store. The number of children attending a typical session varies from 3 to 6, and the span of ages is quite significant too (the youngest can be 2 years-old if accompanied by a parent and the oldest might be 13). It suits me to plan the key teaching message, always based on a Bible passage/story, think of a game that helps to illustrate it, and then to do an art or craft activity to give the children something to take home (and this could be as simple as colouring).
I have been grateful of the support of parents, particularly Dan Thomas, to come out and help the group with me.
I do think the provision could grow and be more appealing for families in Bridgnorth to bring their children to, but this would require a coordinated team of people, and I’m not ready to be the driving force behind that yet.
Stir – (secondary-school-aged young people )
Worship Groups – Simon Scowcroft
I am pleased to report that we currently have four regular worship leaders, supported by a wider team who also help lead worship on Sunday mornings. Our regular leaders are:
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Andy James
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Arlene Clark
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Charles Rushworth
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Simon
I am very grateful to all of these leaders, as well as to those who regularly join the team. I would also like to thank the people who faithfully prepare the words and manage the sound each week. Their behind-the-scenes work is vital and greatly appreciated.
We are truly blessed to have such a variety of people involved, each bringing their own style and gifts. This variety helps ensure that our times of worship connect with and encourage many people in their praise of God.
We pray that, through worship and music, we will continue to grow closer to God, hear His voice, and experience His presence among us. We thank God for the blessing that music brings to our church life.
Partnering with Bridgnorth Youth and Schools Project, there is a Stir Group for secondary-school-age young people on Sunday evenings.
Families
Without any specific provision for 0-2’s on Sunday mornings, we ensure there is still a warm welcome for families with younger children, putting out a selection of toys in the main church room, still with a bit more space and toys and a speaker relay in the back room, so that parents whose younger children needed a bit of playing time can access those toys and still participate in the service.
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Small Groups
Alpha – Steve Thomson
This year, it has been a real joy to partner with St Marys in running a joint Alpha Course. Working along side Suzan (Vicar) and Vickie (curate) has been a great encouragement and a visible expression of unity across our churches.
We welcomed 14 guests onto the course, and we are delighted to report that all 14 completed the journey. This in itself is a wonderful testimony to the level of engagement and commitment from those who took part.
In fact, one of the challenges we encountered was bringing the course to a close! Such was the sense of community, openness, and shared discovery that the group were reluctant to finish. People deeply valued the conversations, the relationships that had formed, and the opportunity to explore faith together in a safe and welcoming environment.
Among those who joined us were two young women who came along in the wake of the tragic death of American apologist Charlie Kirk. They were prompted by big questions and a desire to explore faith more deeply, and it was a privilege to walk alongside them and others on that journey.
Throughout the course, there was a genuine sense of hunger to ask questions, share experiences, and grow in understanding. It was a joy to see friendships develop and to witness people engaging thoughtfully and openly with the Christian faith.
We are so thankful for this partnership, for everyone who helped host and lead, and for all that God has been doing in and through the course.
Billingsley Homegroup – ‘The Servants of the King’ - Simon and Fritha Scowcroft
The Servants of the King homegroup meets every other Tuesday at 7.30pm at our home, and finishes between 9.30pm and 10pm
The original vision was that it would be for a small group of believers to come together to spur one another on in love and good deeds; for encouragement, sharing, fellowship, support and study of the Bible and subjects of the interest at that particular time.
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In every meeting we share communion and spend some time praising God.
This past year we spent much of the time studying Nehemiah but we also looked at things around the Second Coming Of Christ.
We always try to see how The Word can be practically applied to our lives as well as looking at current issues.
Each time we gather we spend some time socialising over refreshments and praying for one another and any other needs as they arise.
We have a confidential WhatsApp group where we can share news and prayer requests and encouragement between gatherings.
We currently have eight members.
We also enjoyed a social together at Christmas and look forward to a BBQ in the summer.
Faith Under 30 – Cameron Ray
During our first year as a group, we started with nothing — just a prayer and a plan. What began as a small gathering of young Christians and non-Christians quickly grew into a vibrant community, meeting each week for meaningful discussions on faith, fellowship, and fun.
We shared engaging conversations, inspiring reflections, and even enjoyed a game or two as we grew together in friendship and faith.
Throughout the year, we explored major stories in the Bible, and in the lead-up to Easter we followed a Right Now Media series that guided our conversations. During this period, our group doubled to seven members before we moved on to studying the book of Matthew.
Over the summer, we continued to meet, keeping things lighter while spending time outdoors and socialising — by then, our group had grown to twelve members.
Toward the end of the year, we ran an Alpha course to open up deeper conversations within the group. Throughout the year we also welcomed special guests who led sessions and shared their perspectives on various topics.
We want to express our heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and continued support for this amazing group!
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Lent Course – Steve Thomson
Our Lent course this year, centred around The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, proved to be a deeply helpful and timely journey for many of us.
We met in lots different settings — a relaxed afternoon group in number 7, a lively evening gathering in the pub, in our home groups and prayer groups — all created space for honest conversation, reflection, and real connection. It was striking how quickly people engaged with the themes of slowing down, creating margin, and reordering life around the way of Jesus.
The discussion groups were particularly rich. People shared openly about the pressures of modern life and the challenge of resisting hurry, and there was a real sense that the material wasn’t just being understood, but genuinely lived out.
Encouragingly, most people expressed how much they had gained from the course. For many, it felt like a much-needed invitation to breathe again, to refocus, and to rediscover a deeper, more intentional walk with God.
Tuesday Study Group – Sheila Blackburn
Our group continued to thrive and grow throughout the year. We are thankful for God’s faithfulness to us as we meet to share fellowship and study His Word. Three members very ably led our Autumn/Winter series which everyone enjoyed – thank you.
We began with 8 studies ‘Four Great Loves’ - Loving God, His Word, His People and His Purposes. Each session focussed on revealing a different aspect of God’s love.
Spring/Summer
- Q. What do Joseph of Nazareth, Anna & Simeon, A Blind Beggar, Aquila & Pricilla and Governor Felix all have in common?
A. They are all New Testament characters.
All in all, it was a meaningful and fruitful Lent journey — one that we hope will continue to shape the rhythm of our lives long beyond the course itself.
Low Town Home Group – Steve and Barbara Armstrong
We meet every other Tuesday at 2pm.
The most important thing for us as a group is fellowship, both with each other and with our loving Heavenly Father.
We start our meeting with a time of worship, praise and prayer, then it could be any one of the following:
Someone from the group sharing Invited guest Social Sharing songs that have really blessed us Video clips from people like J John.
We also have a WhatsApp group which gets well used, it comes in really handy when any of us have a specific need for prayer or just to check to see how someone in the group is doing.
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We delved deeper into their lives; each one an ordinary person, meriting a few paragraphs of scripture. But tracing their impact, we learnt that who we are and what we do is important and we matter to God!
2025 ended using a RightNow Media course. Mike, Pat and Kimberley led us through the series ‘Courage to Stand’ based on the character of Joshua. We came away with the message,
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1v9
One-off meetings:
Why not come along and join us one evening? Everyone welcome!
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2025 Photo Gallery
Flowers - Rosemary Anderson
We hope you find enjoyment in the varied flower arrangements on a Sunday morning, bringing colour and beauty to our church building and worship.
Thank you to Margaret, Vi, Annie, Ray and Rosemary for making a difference every Sunday morning.
Wednesday Morning Prayer - Ian Seymour
The Wednesday morning prayer meeting continues to be held online via WhatsApp video call. Praying from 07.30- 08.30hrs. If you would like to join us please let me know
We continue to pray for local, national and international situations and events; particularly praying “for all those in authority” We especially pray for those caught up in the war zones of Ukraine/Russia and Gaza/Israel.
We also focus our prayers on the building up of The Lord's body, the Church in our local community. Praying for the variety of church congregations and for our witness in this town and region.
We are exhorted to pray without ceasing! ( 1Thess 5 v7)
We have been given “great and precious promises” (2 Peter 1 v4)
Let us continue to activate these, as we intercede together on behalf of our families, our neighbours, our town, our nation and our world.
Rich blessings and peace to you.
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Summer Activities
Tearfund Big Quiz Night BBQ - Number Seven Garden
Pentecost Praise in the Park
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Our Communit y
Bridgnorth Food Bank – Keith Bowley
We continue to meet a very real need in Bridgnorth and the surrounding area. In total we issued 1,916 parcels during 2025 compared to 2,223 in 2024.
Thankfully the need has decreased through the year, having started very high at over 50 parcels a week, but settling to the mid 30s towards the end of the year. We supported 392 clients (238 adults and 154 children) during the year, with many being new clients.
We are, as always, extremely grateful to the Baptist Church for the use of Number Seven and the church building on Monday mornings. The availability of the main church space itself enables us to provide a welcome drink and cake to everyone and a place for the various support workers to meet clients. Each Monday morning we have Citizen’s Advice, CAP, Housing Support, our chaplain, and often others present as well to offer help and advice.
Of course our work is only made possible by the generous support we receive from the community in the form of gifts of food and money, and by the team of about 30 volunteers from various churches and the wider community.
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Bridgnorth Schools and Youth Project – John Prockter
Bridgnorth Youth & Schools Project has now completed its 14th year, and we are very grateful to God for all that has taken place. Over the past year, we have continued to serve children and young people through schools work, mentoring, events, and discipleship, seeking to be a steady Christian presence in the life of the town.
A large part of our ministry continues to take place in schools. This year we delivered 40 assemblies in primary and secondary settings, and 460 young
people attended workshops, including Year 6 transition sessions and events with visiting speaker Sam McKee. We also mentored 59 students, supporting young people who needed encouragement, consistency, and someone to walk alongside them.
Alongside this, it has been a particularly encouraging year for Stir, our group for young people exploring faith in Jesus. We moved location, increased how often we meet, welcomed new team members, and saw 23 young people attend, with 14 also joining us at Satellites Festival in the summer. We also launched an after-school Stir group, which opened the door to sharing the gospel with a new group of young people.
We also saw encouragement through Anchored, with 14 children attending and very positive feedback from families. One parent shared, “I love seeing my son react so positively to an event that shares the love of God!”
Thank you for praying, giving, and standing with us. Your support is helping make this ministry possible.
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Our mentoring programme ran for two terms, supporting seven young people. In addition, 53 KS3 students attended Lego Club, with 27 coming four or more times. We also delivered 14 assemblies across Oldbury Wells and Bridgnorth Endowed, reaching hundreds of students. Hikaru workshops engaged 155 secondary students and 260 primary students.
A massive highlight was having Samuel and Josh from Stir join me for work experience. They threw themselves into every task, creating and delivering a brilliant resource to 80 primary school kids and helping lead sessions for 225 Year 7 students. Seeing young leaders step up like this is exactly what Stir is all about!
Ladies Craft Bee on Wednesday - Rosemary Anderson
Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 to 3pm are a wonderful to just sit and craft, enjoy a cup of tea and a chat.
We bring our own projects – knitting, slow stitching, colouring, cross stitch, embroidery, crochet and relax.
Ladies are welcome to join us at Number Seven.
Ali, Ruth, Jane, Rosemary.
Christians Against Poverty – Mark Triggs
Last year I said we had seen 102 client cases since reopening of whom 51 were debt free. By the end of 2025, this had risen to 135 client cases with 74 debt free – resulting in 100s of lives now freed from debilitating poverty and debt.
We passed £2million debt we have consulted on and £1.45million of debt cleared, both staggering figures.
What I have failed to monitor before now is the 100s of others we have helped more broadly, with reducing bills, getting interest stopped on debts, support with housing, benefits, opening bank accounts, ending homelessness, applying for grants, attending court and countless other practical tasks.
Sadly, we said goodbye to my co-manager through much of 2025, Lizzie Brown, who is now volunteering with Ellel Ministries near Eastbourne. She sends her love to all.
Alan and Ali Muscat continue to offer money coaching courses. Please contact me if you want to train to join them. This year, Traci Ewen, formerly
of STAR Housing, is training as a debt coach and will start seeing clients in April, followed in July in Kidderminster by Dave Chance, who is also training as a money coach alongside his wife Wendy.
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Ladies’ Brunch – Corinne James
Since September 2025, we have been on a wonderful new adventure with our monthly Ladies Brunch. The idea was born from a shared desire between Suzan Williams from St Mary’s Church and ourselves to create a dedicated women’s group - a space where we could gather, grow, and simply enjoy each other’s company.
We found the perfect home for these mornings in the function room at The Shakespeare Inn, Bridgnorth. It has become a cherished time of friendship and support, filled with laughter and meaningful conversation and we are grateful to our visiting speakers who bring their message from God. Our vision was to create an atmosphere that feels warm and accessible, making it the ideal place to invite friends and neighbours who may not attend church. It’s been a joy to see these connections flourish, and we look forward to many more mornings together.
Men’s Supper Group – Geoff Bristow
The Men's supper group continues to be of interest to approximately 30 men, of which 5 or 6 are non Christian, but also notably, closer friendships being built. I'm pleased to say we have gained a new Christian resulting from originally being invited to our supper group.
A big thank you to all the folks who contribute towards preparing tables, those volunteers who cater for 30 hungry men and those people I commandeered to speak so openly about how God has influenced their lives. We pray that the Lord will continue to bless this work and extend His hand over new ideas/ horizons in the years ahead as we move towards a different time and venue. May the Holy Spirit be our guide and go ahead of us.
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Please feel free to discuss any thoughts you have regarding this ministry,
Number Seven - Corinne James
Number Seven, an integral part of Bridgnorth Baptist Church, serves as a vital community anchor by providing a welcoming space for support, connection, and essential services. The facility operates as a bustling hub of activity, with the Church Office providing consistent administrative support and a point of contact from Monday to Thursday (9 am – 5 pm) and Fridays (9 am – 3 pm).
By hiring out our rooms during the day, we are able to host a wide variety of organisations that provide local care and guidance. This includes regular sessions held by Shropshire Recovery, the Dementia Carers Drop-in, and a dedicated Carers Group. These partnerships ensure that vital resources are accessible to those who need them most within our community.
Number Seven also facilitates critical lifelines such as Food Bank and CAP (Christians Against Poverty) meetings, which offer debt advice and financial coaching. The building further supports the local younger generation by hosting BYSP (Bridgnorth Youth and School Project) meetings.
Community life flourishes through Church Small Groups; Discipleship Groups, Alpha, Tuesday Bible Study, Faith Under 30, while the Open House and Garden Project offer inclusive spaces for people to enjoy nature and to socialise. We are also incredibly grateful for the dedicated individuals who help with our window displays at the front of Number Seven. These creative displays offer a bright, welcoming face to the street and beautifully reflect the vibrant life withing the building.
Through this diverse range of room bookings and volunteer efforts, Number Seven continues to be a cornerstone of local life and a testament to the mission of Bridgnorth Baptist Church.
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Open House and the Garden Project – Donovan Gibbons
We are glad to have welcomed a diverse group of friends and visitors to Number Seven each Tuesday morning throughout 2025. The space provides a safe haven from the pressures of daily life, whether you choose to spend time indoors, where there are table games and puzzles and a continuous supply of coffee, cakes and relaxed conversation, or outdoors to help with gardening jobs or just enjoy the quiet space and beautiful flowers.
Mid-morning we gather indoors to share a brief Bible based ‘thought for the day’, to encourage one another, and to pray.
There is always someone to listen sympathetically if you are going through a hard time, and to offer personal prayer inviting God into the situation. Some come along regularly while others drop in occasionally, but everyone is welcome and loved. If you have not been before – please join us one Tuesday morning. We would be happy to see you.
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Together at Christmas - Donovan Gibbons
Mission
A team from Bridgnorth Baptist Church were involved with ‘Together at Christmas’ once again this year, offering a free Christmas dinner for anyone who might otherwise spend Christmas Day alone or find it a difficult time.
This was our second year at the new venue generously provided free of charge by Bridgnorth Rugby Club. The event was hosted by ‘Churches Together in Bridgnorth, represented this year by our minister Steve Thomson, Meals were served to around 100 seated guests.
In addition, 30 meals were delivered to people in the community who were genuinely housebound. We were overwhelmed by the love and generosity shown by all the volunteers who prepared table decorations and ‘goody bags’ and gave lifts to and from the venue.
The kitchen team were brilliant and prepared an excellent Christmas Dinner. A local pop choir came to entertain us, and we had fun with ‘pass the parcel’ and a Christmas Quiz presented by Steve. All in all, a fantastic community event that shares a message of Christian love at Christmas time.
Kings Kids Farm Report– Ian Seymour
Bridgnorth Baptist Church Support for the King's Kids ministry based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria continues throughout 2025.
Regular, weekly, contact was maintained with Alex via WhatsApp. We routinely discussed developments and challenges related to the farm and at the teenage girls Transition House, Bassa, and took the opportunity to pray together over this work and the various security issues in the region
In October/November I, again had the privilege of making another trip to Nigeria (my 9[th] since 2017).
The main focus of this four week visit was:
� installing a small wind turbine and upgrading the solar panel installation.
� Repairing the polytunnel constructed last year that had suffered serious wind damage.
� Reassessing the aquaponic enterprise and making adjustments to the design and routine management; prioritising the production of Azolla (a small floating aquatic plant, that is very prolific and is proving extremely valuable as a low cost, high quality feed for pigs, chickens and fish).
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� Visits were also made to the Gidan Bege and Gyreo care centres with the aim of developing azolla production tanks to reduce feed costs of their chicken and pig enterprises.
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Wind turbine and upgrade of solar panel instulation
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank, on behalf of the staff and children at Bassa, Gidan-Bege and Gyreo, everyone in the church who have contributed so generously to the funding of this work and for the invaluable, ongoing, prayer support.
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Azolla harvest from one pond, repeated every 4 days
Pigs feeding on Azolla based ration
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VH Apnsr PTE IST OfCE EN Ihe trusl8es who gre 0150 diiècltrs c>1 the clidiily lor Ihe puiposei ol Iho Componles Aet 2C06, present Ihelr report 4•h ghe Ilnonciol Slolements of ¢liuiity lor tho yoor ended 31sl Deceinber 2025. Ihe tNU5tees hove odopled Ihe provlslons ol ACCotIng ond Reporhng by Choiilles.. 5tat&inenl of Recon)mendod Proclice appllcoble to ch0151ie$ Pf¢poi¥ng Ihcir orcoijnls In oteoidancè willi Ilie Finonciol ReplIr%0 Slondord appli¢oble In Ihp UK ond Republic ol Irelond IFRS 1021 lefler.live l Jnnvaty 20191. rrusfe&5 ore olso known os Leodeis ol oui church ond hove Iwo key roles-. l. Oveiseelno church linonces and olhcr legol orTr¢l odmliilslrolivB nKylteis relalod lo Ihe operotion of tho chortty Including responsibility f(x Ihe erypEoymenl ol sloll. leo(Jers recelvo fegulor repgrls on 9016yuarding. lieallh ond solely. prernisos onL4 ICSOUfce5. ?. To ocl os"gvordion5" of Ihe vis(on ond deCtIOn of the cl)urch, Ènsuftng Ihol us o body DI belevets ond followers ol Je5vs. w8 rernoin l¥ue lo Ihtr doclrine orticle5 01 loilh agfEed by the church eMbers. leacleis rneel trvery 2 wèok5 ond dlscu55 011 aspecls ol cliurcli lile including wtyship. leoching. proyw ond misslon. Four Irv51ees seived Iiie etrxjrch Ifom Ihe beginnlng 012025. Itwovgh to Ihe end of Morch, when tindo Idosorb. lon9-seTving IrensurÈr, ieliied. Kiniberley Roy look ovei Ilils role ill) mBrrt>er5' QPPfovoI ond Rosem dersix). G¢orgo Hirsrl) ond Jomes elected os iiow Iruslees ITI April. Moik Gibbtsns wos otso fe-elecled. Throughout 2025. Ihè cl)uich ¢oniinued lo benelil Irom people ser4ing in aspèels of Ihf five-fold minislty-. Aposlolic. Prophollc, Evangellsm. Sliepheiding and Igaching. IheFe ole numeiovs other woys in Nyhich mony PeOe luithfulty serve In our chuich ond we QlFe oll gyolefvl lor Ihem. We boDsed lovr people dut?nu Ihe ypnr. nip numl)pr ol pe¢)p1e incrp(Jsp.iJ sliohlly on overoge during 2025 10 o lyplcol congi8gallon ol 60-80. We cOne lo see Ihe impocl ol chuich in oEJr communily-. - Goidaning Piolect wlh Open House - Togelhei ol ChiislnTh)5. 11)e Food Bonk - CAP 6ridgi)orlh Debl Cealfe - Brtdgnorlh Youth & Schools ProjeLI OBJECFIVES AND ACTIVIIIES OblÈettve% and alms Ovi objeelives littvts lo live ond work ovl our vi5ton ol'love Overflo1n.. We beKEwe wo ocliieve Ihls Ihrough pioviding locililies lor Ouf Gafdening PTojecl with Open House, Together ol Chrislmos. Ihe Food Bank. CAP Bridgnorfh Debl Cenlie, Somorilon's Purse Cl)rislmos shoe box appeal. Bfidgnorlh Yovlh & Schools Projecl. Shiopthlry C<Jrpis Support Grovp, Shropshiie Recovery Porlnetship. Shropshire Foiiiity lime. Wesl Merci(J Rope & Abu30 Cenlro. NCI knlenolal grou[). Wonien5' In51ilvlo. Biidgthoilh Choli. CfV5C Bereuvement CounseAino. olso o chorily colled Cvtwo Sqund Ihol prorhtsles heollh ondwellbeing STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENI GO¥nIng document The chaoly Ss conticlled by sls governing documenl. q deed ol Iwsl tjnd con31ilv1È15 0 choritoblg incotporoled orooni501ion. Pybllc BtnlM SlrtJfèm•nl The IrLF51ees confirm ore xJli)fi¢d Ihul Ihey lTrove Com0 willi 11i8lr duly Viilh regords lo enwring IhL)I the ha5 underloken suitoblo works lor th8 benelil ol Ihe pub1¢ as ¥eqvwed by the Chorllles Commi54ion. MEFEftIIICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS R•glsler•d Comporty nvmbw CE015834 IEn9lond ond Wolesl I1$tOred Chorlly numbgT 1181045 Poge I
YCH R ENDE 31 IDE ft•glster•d dfteè Bfidgnorth joplisl Church 7 Wesl Caslle Slieel Bridgnorlh 5hropshire WV164A(I Trvsle•s Mrs L Moson If&5igned 31.3.251 M Gibbons Mis K Roy S Ford-Thomsori R Andetson Ioppoinled 27.4.251 G Hirsch loppointed 27.4.251 AJ)mes Ioppointed 27A.251 Indèpendenl E¥omlnei stonlon Ralph & Co L4miled Chorlered Accvurilonls The Old Police Sloliori Whilbvm Slreel Bridgnorth Shiop5hiie WV164QP )woved by orderol Ihft boord r)[ Iiuslees on 171h Mtsy ?026 arid signed on 515 beholl bv.. Mrs K Roy. Trusl¢e Poge ?
REPORT I PT BRIDGNO lrtdepèndonl Èxomln$ to Ihe hvslees of Bildgnorfh 8upllslChvreh (Yhe ComptJn¥) I feporl lo th8 Gliorify Iivstees on my EJxonThnolion ol Ihe occovnlq ol lh8 Company lof thè yeor ended 31s1 Decen7ber 2ry25. Responslblllle5 und busls ol ieport As Ihg chorily's Irusleos of Ihe Coi?Ipony 10t 0150 ils diroclois lor Ihe purpos ol ctsmpony lowl YOLF ore ie5ponsible lor Ilie prtsporalion ol plie acroun15 in atcordonce Mqlh Ihfr reouli*m¢nls of Ihe Compankis Aet 2w61.lhe 2(X)6 Acl'l. 14ovlny sulislied mysell Ihul Ihe uccovnls ol the Compony OFe nol reqvired lo be oudiled under Part 16 ot Ihe I6 Acl ond ore eliglble lor independenl exonwnolK)n, I reporl in re5pecl of my exominolion ol your chorivs occourtls as coined ovl under Seclior) 145 01 Ihe Choihlie5 Acl 2011 I'lhe 2011 Acl'l. Ir) Loiwng oul my exomiTholon I l)ove folowed Ihe Dlreclion5 oiven by IhE Chority Commlssion undei Secllon 145ISI Ibl ol the 2011 Acl. Independenl exomlnw's ilglemenl I hove compleied my èxominolion. I confirm Ihul no molleFS hove come to my altenlion In connecllon wlh Ihe exonlnolion giv¢ng me cav5fy to believe-. occounlino rordS weie not kcpl In iespecl ol the Company os ieqvlred by Seclion 386 01 thè cl.. Of the oc¢oun15 do Dtsl o¢¢ord wlh those rocofd5'. or the accounls dt> nal comply wt17 11)¢ o¢¢oviilirig ieoLHrem8n15 015eclion 396 of Iho Acl olher Ihtsn ony requliemenl Ilial Ihe occovn15 gve o Irue view which 15 not 4 maller conydered 0$ fl ol an Independenl exoinTrnalion', or Ihe accounts htjve nol been prep(¥ed in UCLordonce Kyilh the melhods ond IncIpl5 ol Ihe Slcilemenl ol Recommènrled Pfoetice lor cccountinu and reporling by ¢l.,oiili&k lopplicoble lo choriti?5 preporing Iheir occovrtii in oceixd)c¢ with Ihe FinGnLioI Reporting Slondotd (Jpplicoble it) Ihe UK ond Repvblic ol lieEond IFRS 10211. I hove no eoricerns ond hove come o¢ross no olher mollers in conneclion wilh Ihe exominalion to whl¢h oltenlion ihould be drown in Ihis ro4POrt ly) ordei lo enable o PfOPÉf iJnder51(Jnding ol Ihe occounls to be reorhed. Ktrs A Hill FCA Stunlon Rolph & Co Limited Choilercd Accoun1onl£ me Old Pcjlice Slolion Whilbuifi SITeet Brldunorth SITriop5hiro WV164QP 17th Moy2026 Poge 3
PIIST iIRC YOFFIN R ENDED 31 AC I DECE TIES FOI TH2 YE 31.12.25 Tolol lunds 31.12.24 Tolol hjnds uStriLtd fund Resliicleld lund Noles INCOIAE AND ÉNDOWMINfs FROM Volvnlory income 126.784 126,784 147,645 Inveslmonl income 17,637 17.637 15.487 lotal 144,421 144,421 163,132 EXPENDITUII ON Roising luiids 113.271 83.?11 82,290 Chuich Expendilvrts 58.975 58.975 28,190 lotol 142.?46 142.246 NET INCOME 2,175 52,65? RECONCILIAIION OF FUNDS lolol funds brought lor*rtJi 1.291.748 1.291.748 1.239,096 TOTAI FtIND$ CAItRIEO FORWARD 1.293.923 1.293.923 1.291.748 The nole5 form poit ol Ihese linonriul slol¢menls Poge 4
DGN BAP 31ST DE fMBt 31.12.25 lotal Ivnd5 31.12.24 rolol nd5 Unreslricled lund Rosliicted lund Note5 IIXED ASSETS T¢noiblo os5o15 i.a45,.546 1.345.546 1.355,337 CURRENT ASSEIS Deblors Cash al bunk ond in hrmd 1.184 62.07S 1,184 62.075 9.051 54.851 69.259 69.2Sg 63.908 CREDIIORS knioufils lolling due ono yeof 118,231 119.4971 PIE[ ciJiitENF A55US 51.028 51.0?8 44,411 IOIAI A55EIS IESS CUIRENT IIABIIITIES 1.396.574 1.396.574 1.399.748 CREDifoRS Amtrunts lalllng due oller mue Ihan one veor 10 1102.6511 1102.6511 I1(.(} NEI A5S£TS 1.293.923 1.293.923 1.291.748 FUNDS Vtyostsiclod lund5 13 1.293,923 1.291,748 IOIAI FVNDS 1.293.923 1,Tr1.748 Ihe ¢hoiitoblè Gornpony is enlilled lo exomplion liom oudif under 5eclion 477 01 Ihe Conwonles Acl 3X>6 for Ihe yeorended 31 sl Decembef 2025. Ihe mombeis huvo not r8qUiILid the compony lo obloin uvdil ol 113 linoncEol sIleMentS lor Ihe yoor endod 31s1 December ?025 in acco(don¢e wilh Seclion 476 of the C(Jmponies Acl Th)6. Ihe IFus1885 ockno%tedgg lhF iesponsibililies lor lol ensvDng Ihol thè chorilobfe coryony keep5 occounkn'ng iecords Ihol con¥)(y with Secllon5 386 ond 387 01 th& ComF)onies Acl 2rx)6 ond preporing lnonclol slalem8nls which ve o Irue ond loli vieiv of the slot& ol allo5 01 Ihe choiilob1e comportry 05 at Ihg gnd of e(Jch liiionciol YF30I ond vl 115 5uipIu5 01 deficit lor eoLlJ fliiaTiciol y&<x occoidonce wilh the requirements ol Seclion5 3?4 nnrt 395 ond whlrh olbeiSe comppy wilh 11)è ieouireniei)Is tyl Ilie CompcJniÈ5 Acl 2rx)6 reloting lo liiignciul sloletr.enls. so lor 05 applicoble lo Ihe choiiloble compgny. Ibl Ihesa linanciol il018mfyn15 have been ptepored in occordonce wlh Ihe provisions opplicobfe lo chorftoble compnn5es sublprl lo the smcjll compDnws ie9lme. The finonclal slulemenls werLa opproved by Hsll the Boord ol Tw5fees ond outhcSed 15suc on 171h Muv 026 ond were Sined on ils bpholl bv." k Ktsy- Ifusiee Ihe poles IOFM port ol those linonciol 51olemw15
bRIDG oft BAPTIST CHURC NO EYÈ EMaE AtCOlJtrlllNG POLICIES Bosls ol pr•piwlng Iho Ilnonclal $1olemnts The Ilnonclol stotemenls ol the Ch101319 COfrp(Jny. which 5> o publiL benefil enlily und8r FRS 102. hi)ve beoi) prcpued tsccordo¥icè with 1118 ChuJilies SORP IFRS I(r21 'kn'counting ond rep(xling by cholieS.. Slalemenl ol Recomn)pndcd Practice oppilicoble lo chorilies Drepaiing Iheli thc.counls in o¢coidan¢e wlh 11)e Financiol Reporli)g Slondord iiyplicablÈ in Ihe UK oii(J Repul)Iic of Ir81(snd IFRS 1021 lell8cltve l Jonuory 20591,. Finonciol Rt)portiiio Slcjndord 102 '1h8 Finonciol Reporllng Slandord oppKcoblo in Ihe IIK tsrKI It&w1C ol Ir&1ond' ond Ihe Componiv5 Act 2WO. The linonciul slcslemtsnlg hovè b88n prèporecl undei the h15101icol tosl etsnveEilion. Tli& lirtot)L"iol stolen)enls (ve [)Feipnted in s18ding wlilch Is Ivn¢liontsl turrency ol the Society (Jn(J rotjnded lo lh8 neoresl £1. Income Al iNcon)e is iecoonlsed in the 51018m8nl ol FinonLiol Aclivilie5 once Ihg chorily hcs enlillemenl lo th lund5, il is probable Ihol Ihe Income wi4 btr received oiid Ihe omounl con be msled iellobty, Expondlre Liobililie5 orp ie¢oyiij%ed as expeiidilvie ths soon lis Iheie 15 0 legol or conslfucIiv8 oblitwl19 comrr41hThJ lh8 chorily Irj thtsl expendilvre. il 15 proboble 11)tsl o Ironslei ol 8¢onomic benplils wll b¢ requiied in 5elllemenl end Ihe affK)unl ol Iha obllgalion can bo measured ¥ÈliatAy. FKpencliluio is occounled loi on on Occfuals basis ond hos beer> c1o55ili&d undei hÈoding> Ihol cjggfegole 015 cosi floled Its the coleooFy. Whgro Costs connol be diFeclly ollriL)uled lo partul0r heoding5 Ihoy hove been ollocole(J lo o¢livilies or¥ o l)o%is consislenl wilh Ihe use ot resourLes. Tttngiblg Ilxed ossets Oepreciolion is kyovided al Ihe lollov¥ing onnuol rale5 in older lo lIe dr Ihe dpprecittble omounl ol eoch as5el over Ils eslimoled useful lile, where oppffLable aller laking uccovnl ol Ifeehotd lund which Is nol deprocialed orsd osliniolod rcsidvol voil&s ot Ihe t)Iid ol euLh osset'5 u[U1 lil#. Fr8ehokl properly- 1% Iptemisrs1 cind 6.6% loulbvilclingsl on Ihe depieCithe ontr1 Fixlures. lillinos & eovii)menl- 20% on cosl Ihè IfU51e8s hoye lokEn L)dvanlo9e ol Ihe Iion511iona1 provisions ol f.RS102 50 OS to inclvd8 the Fyevlous rcyo1uo1io ol lieehold properly os th8 de8med cost$ of freehold property brouohl aiid cortied lorword. 11)0 chDFityis emgmpl Ifom Lorpuiollon lo¥ vn it5 chorifoble aclivilies. Fund atcountlng Rsfvleled Funds Ihis lund repre5enls incom¢ whl¢h hos been reeetved ond whlcli is svl)jecl 10 5pecilic tru¥ti 01 obleel¢ves e51001$e by the d¢norlsl. Ex0mpS includc Bec4ue$15 01 Endowrnenls whlch ore lo be usect lor o spectlic purp(>se. Al JI Decemboi 2025 ioslrlcled funds lolompd £0. UniesfrlcledlGèAerol Funds A Copilol Fund hos bfèn cfeole(J iekYÈsenlifig Ihe txjlonce shBel carrying value ol Bridgnoilh 8oplisl Chvrch's FixeiS A%sels. Al 31 DL'cenibÈr 2025 IhT5 Pfopcity figur¢ ol £1.345.546 comprised lh¢ Church. Ik>. 3 Piopeily ai)d Ihe Monse Lond & Buildings including Ftxlufes & Fillings ond fouipmtsnt used lfi those Ihive builrlin95. The Cntmlol Fund15 sopi¥oIL,d Irom olh+3r VnfeslrirledlGerieiol Funds 0 mokes il clear Ihol il is Iiilended lo be used for the p(OYi5ion ol IrJr.ililies in pIonling lh8 work ol Brfdgnoilh Baplisl Chvrcli. Th8 d88ds of Ihe Ihrge bLxI(Ing5 ui¥ l)eld by lh6 InJsl&es ol Ili& Heort ol Englond 8aph51 %50clolion. esignaled Fvnds ole olso PDFI of UT¥e511icledlGonr>rol Funds bul are eoimoiked lor o pOrtul(¥ project. TIK) de5ignfJlior> t5 lor od¥rvnlsltallve PVFPOSf15 onty un(1 doe5 not legalty reslricf Ihè Ifuslee5' discrelion lo spend tho fund. *xompte (Jf a clesignoled fvnd n)iottt be o specilic chuich coSEeclion for o porticulor ¢ouse. Al 31 Oeceinber 25 designolgd ltrrids lololled £8.968 Poge 6
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BAP CH TES IHEY R ENDED T DECtMB 120 ACCOVNIING POIICIES. conMnu¢d Flsnd occounllng n)e bolonce remoinlng ol UnfÈ51cled/GeCrQl Funds eon tje mode Ireely 0voil0e 10 Spend on ony ol Ihp Chvrcli's ppoSe3 aiid loldled £51.028 0131 December 2C125. Howevei the Injsleos conyder Ihol.. 8ridgDorlh boplisl Chvrch sl)ould hdd Fvnds omounting lo opproximaldy Ihreè months expendilvre. This recognlses ri)ol Ihere orr& finonclul otAigolior)3 in relolion lo Ihe emtyoymgnt ol sloll and ongoing cost ol MOnI0111[n and Ihe Church. No.7 ond the Monse. Abvdgel hos beèD (Iiown up lor yeai ending 31 Otrcember 2026 which Shows thi5 ligvig 15 50rrE £35.C(K) The chu¥cl) hos enibalked on o progion)me ond exlernol irrprovements. Some of Ihis spend wll be ra101 it) n(Jliire, trjvl somo wll be ropaiis addro5Stng genefol woor ond leoi ilems svch os tnleino1 ond exlei¥Eol¢decofolton. £15.IJX) has b¢oN strt Oside lo cover repoirs ad ony vnloreseen 8xpendiluie. After deduclion ol the obove two ilems o suiplus of £l.028 of Ireelv gWk)ble lunds remoins. lh• Iwsletrs inlofid to review Ihe pokcy ol leost oncè èvery 12 monlhs. PensloA c0515 ond olhel POs1-relwemenl bon011k Ilie choiiloblp c.ompony cp8roles o deliiied conlribullon peiison schome. Conlribution5 poyoLqe lo Ihe choiilabl& componY5 pen3ion scheme ere chuged lo the Slolenienl of Finonciul Ac.livilie5 In Ihe peiiod lo which thtyy reloltr. Avèrogt nvmbei ol employee$ Ihe aveioge numbef of empk)yé85 dviing th& yffjor wos 212024- 11. INVISYMEIII INCOIAE 31.12.25 31.12.24 R8nlsToeeived Int51 iecelvoble- Iroding 17,316 321 10.657 4.830 17,637 15.487 RAISING FUNDS Ilolsln9 donollon$ rjnd t•g0¢1•s 31.12.25 31,12.24 Supporl cos15 83,273 82.290 NeT INCOIAEIIEXPENDIIURE) Nel in¢omellexpendtluTel li slcjled oller chargingllcifrdllingl. 31.12.25 31.12.24 Deprèclolion. owned asse15 9.791 10.731 Page 7
CO THE YEA% ENDED IDÈ 25 IRVSTeES' REMIINtkATIQN AND BENEFITS Dvring the yeor thts folltyffjing 8iMployee also served as o Tfuslee.. - Solury £31.5(K)1£7 875 20241 - Pen510n £?.5261£ 485: 20241 7iusle85' Èxpn5es fftefe WQfe no Iwslee's expenses p Ihe yeot endéd 31$1 Oecember 2025 CQMPARATIVES IOR IME $IAIÈMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unr85lricled lun(Y R8slricled Ivn rolol lunds INCOME AND tNDOWAIE14TS FROM Volunlory income 147.645 147.645 InvestnTr9nl h)¢om? 15.483 15.4S7 163,132 163.132 EXPENDITURE OPI Roisin(J Ivnds 81.17 1.12Q 82.2 Chvrch E¥pendiluie 28.190 28.190 lolal 109.3&0 1.120 110.480 NEI INCOME/IEXPtNOITVREI 53.772 52,652 RECONCILIAIIOII OF FU14DS Tolol lunds bfOU9hl forw 1.237.?70 1,120 1.239.096 TOIAI FUNDS CAlllf D IORWAIto 1.291.748 1,291.748 Pog& 8
bftlD AP Noits To i THE YE AIEMENIS . t DE EMBER 2 R E14DE IANGIBIE PIXED ASSETS FiKluges and littlnos FreohDld rjioperty lolols cosi Al Isl Jonutsry ?025 on 3151 December2025 1.407,034 102.019 I.S09.053 DEPIIECIAllOkl Al Isl Janvory X125 Choige lor ye 56.180 7.53? 97.536 2.259 153.716 9.791 Al 31$11)eceml)ei3)25 63.712 99,795 163,507 NEI BOOK VAIUE Al 31sl D&cember2025 1,343.322 2.224 1,345.546 Al 31$1 DeeèmbÈ¢ 2024 1,350.854 4.483 1.355.337 DE8TORS: AMOiIN15 FALIING DVE WIIHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.?5 11.12.24 Prep0)entS tsftd o¢crved iricomp 7.154 9,057 CREDITORS: AMOVNIS FAILING DUE WIIHIN ONE YEAI 31.12.25 31.1?.24 Olher loons Isco nole I I I 5oclol secuiity ond other IOXFJS Olhei ciedilois 707 9.524 675 10.822 18.231 19.497 io. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FAILING DVE AFIER MORE THAN ONE YeAR 31.1225 31.12.24 Olher loons Ispe r*ot8 111 102.651 108.CkJ) LOANS An on0tyS ol Ihe nKJturily ol loon5 Is oiveii below.. 31_12.25 31.12.24 kn)oun15 follmg dvo wilhiTr Qne yeor on dèniond.. Olh8r loon5 iovnls loling bolween one ur¥d two ar$.. other ltsans- 1-2 yeo 8.IhX) A0vI)IS Icllino dvÈ belween Iwo and live yeors.. Othei Ioong- 2-5 yeo¥s 24.IKY) 24,IXK) mouiils lolling dve in Ino¢e Ihoi) live yo(Iri'. Repayote by in51alments: othef loans m(¥e Ssrys tiislol 70.651 76.( Poge 9
8RID 8AgIIST CHUICH TO THE FINANCIAL STATE FOR THE YtA EN ENTS . BEI 72. 5tCURED DEBTS The following sÈcvrod dèbts oro incfuded wlhln credtlors: 31.12.25 31.12.24 Olliei1oons loon is secvred a9ain51 the new prfjperty purrhnsed in ?n?4'1he Monse,. 13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movemenl in lunds At 31.12.25 Al 1.1.25 Urwestrlcled l¥nds GeneToI Ivnd 1.291.748 2,175 1.293,923 TOTAL FUNDS 1.Tr1,748 2,175 1,293.923 Not movomenl in lunds. inrlijdpd in lh¥ obove ore os follows., locomli)g re50UfC&S Resovrces expendea Movernent in lunds Unr&s[led lundi Geneiol lund 144.421 114?.2461 2.175 TOTAL FlfNDS 144.421 1142.2461 2.17S Comp4rollveJ lor movemenlln fvnd¥ el muyement in lunds Al 31.12.24 Al l.1,24 Unyeslrkted lunds Gvnerol lund 1.237.976 53.772 1.291.748 R•ilrfeled lunds Reslrirled Ivnd 1.120 11,Ix>i IOIAL FUNDS 1.239.096 52A52 1,291,748 Po9e 10
BklDGNOkl bA RC TO THE YEAR ENDED ATEM TS. conttnue DECtMBEtt 13. MOVEMEPII IN IUNDS. conllnved Colnporotive nel movemonl In IvRd5. included In Ihe above are as lolbws: IIiLoming r950urcos kpsourcès xpended Moyernenl In funds Vnreslrlcled fvnds Generol Ivnd 163.132 1109.3601 51712 Reilrfded Ivndi R¢slriclcd lund 11,1201 11.1201 TOTAL FUN05 163.132 1110.4801 5?,652 Acvrrentyeor l? month5 piior yeor 12 monlhs eoinl)it)ed posllioA li 0$ lolow5-. Nel movemenl In Ivncf5 Al 31.12.25 Al 1.1.24 VDTeJlrlcled lunds Gefteiol lun 1.237.976 55.947 1.293,923 R•$Mct•d lunds Resllicled lund 11,1201 TOTAL IVNOS 1,239,096 54,821 1,293,923 A cuirentr yeai 12 monllis ond Pfior yeor 12 monlhs combined net mo¥4m8nl in tvn(Ss, i11Vded in the obovè ore 05 lollows.. Incoming resourtes Re$ources &ended Movemenl Unr•sMelgd lunds Geneiol Ivnd 1251.6061 55.947 Rejlrtcled Ivnds R9511icled Ivnd TOTAt FUNDS 307.553 1252.7261 54,827 Pogell
ISTC URCII To CIAI NDE TA EA EMPLOYEE BENEF0LIGAII0N5 Dwing Ihe peiiod Chvich mad8 P8nslon conlribullons ol £J,0491202d £8611. In provS yÉors. o polenliol Ilcibilily in iespocl ol Ihp delined bei)elll p&nslon schemè w05 dsclosed. Htjwever lollo%wn9 the complelS01i of tho 5c.heme buy f)ul by'J1151' in June 2025. Ihol potenliol 5hortfoll 15 no k)nger r¢levonl ond rio fuilliei liabililies tsi. obligolK)ns occiiie lo Ilie c1[Ch. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES fftere were ho rekjted wrly Ironsocl%ons l(rf the ye(JT ended 31st Oetembèr X125. Pog¢ 12
BRIDG DAPII URCH All OF ENDtD 31 NCIAL ACTIVITIES TOE em R20 31.12.25 31.12.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMeNTS Voluntfjry Incorne Colleclioiis Covenaiils (Gill oidl Sundry Receipll Spècified C7if15 96.108 20.086 1,622 8.968 86.434 16,816 1,470 42.925 126.784 147.645 IAVèFlment Incomfr Reiils teceiwed Inleresl fec¢ivoble- lloding 17.316 321 10,657 17.637 15.487 Yotol In¢omlng TeiouT¢es 144.421 163.132 FXPENDITUIE Chyi¢h Exp¢Bdlluie Olhei 501artes Pen510nS Inueosell¥educlionl iii pensl(Jn liabilily Tetephone Trovel & Subslglene6 55.179 3.049 26.86J 867 io 386 361 58.975 28,190 Support costs Mqn¥e txpens*s Repoiis & Molnlenonce Insu¥once Ra1¢5 ond wolt¥i lighl ond heol 730 946 77 510 598 2.7?4 1.523 4.977 2.131 Chuieh 6ulldlng txpenses Repoiis & Molntènonce In5uwance lighl ond heol Telephone P051ogp. ond slolioiiery 5vndiie5 Cleaning Copyri91)1 3.547 9,7 1.519 5,137 J,646 5.338 3.2 546 1.388 5.036 993 1,099 5.070 27.296 7 W•s1 C(4$11t Strètt txpènses Cleaning Coirigd lotword 301 241 241 This poge does nol form port ol Ihe 5toltslory finonelol slolemen15 Poge 13
RIDG BAPTI AC AIL ST E YEA END OIF 31.12.25 31.12.24 7 Wèsl C05H¢ Slrl Exp$ns?s Biouqhl lorwoid Roles ond woler InsvFt>n¢e Liohl tsnd lieiil Repciifs & Moinlenonco Svndft95 301 652 5JO 3.383 919 241 s?1 481 3.4 163 164 5,785 4,970 Mlsslon He¢yl ol Enobnd Baplisl A5%fJC'.inlion Ovtrea¢h, Gttts & Home Mlislon Speclol Events 5pe¢illed Gifls. De5ignolecl chp Btldgntylèi Yovlh & Sch(kols Pfojecl Olher 1.574 8.968 8.004 507 7,563 1.679 3,864 28.??5 27.938 Olher resoureeg expend•d Ifoining & COnlenceS Spèoker5 & CoFTimUrriDn Supplies 8onk choiges 8ib1e Ployer Noleg & Resou¢ces Rècruilm8nl gxponses Accovnloncy ond legol fees Subscriptions MCA Inleie51 DepTeciulion- Chwch Depièciotion No. 7 D&preciolion- Idanse 198 58 431 35 425 65Y 1.553 2,148 2,3S3 6.341 5.724 2.700 2.093 6,665 2.705 1,361 21.073 18.4S5 Tolol resoLKces eXnde 142,246 110.4 Not Incom8 2,175 .652 This poge does not lofm pad ol Ihe slolvtory Ilnonciul 51olennls Pogg 14
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