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2025-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2025 Period start date To 31/12/2025 Period end date

Charity name: Appledore Baptist Church CIO

Charity registration number: 1181638

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The primary purpose of the charity is to
share the love of Jesus Christ within our
community and further afield and to bring
people into a closer relationship with Him. To
achieve this, we work closely with other local
Christian Churches and organisations, our
local Primary School, local councils and
voluntary groups like the RNLI. We are
involved with Community projects and
support local businesses whenever possible.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The Church, while not being exclusive in any
way, encourages Christian beliefs, practices
and values. These are all centred around the
Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Sunday worship forms an important part of
meeting our objectives as a Christian Charity
and our services are designed to meet all
ages. We have up to 12 children of Primary
school age, who attend “The Catch” and we
also run a youth Alpha for the children of
Secondary school age. Under the Power of
the Holy Spirit, we have grown in Sunday
morning attendance to between 80 and 90
on a regular basis.
The Church is a community of believers and
as such mid-week activities are crucial. We
have a lively Mum’s & Toddler group
meeting on Tuesday mornings in term time
with up to 30 families with under 5’s children
attending. Each meeting ends with a short
Christian time.
Powerhouse Prayer meets on a Wednesday
evening for worship, praise and prayer with
up to 30 church partners attending.
Thursday evening sees our Youth group
FUEL meet. We have 30+year 5 & 6’s from
15.45 t0 17.45 with supervised games and
craft activities. The children are given a hot
meal free of charge and there is a short
gospel message is shared each week. From
18.00 to 19.30, we have another 30+year 7
& 8’s for a more structured time, again
concluding with a gospel message. This
year we added a third group for school years
9 onward from 19.30 to 21.00.
Mid-week day time and evening activities
include Homegroups which are an important
part of growing as a Christian community,
with Bible teaching in small groups now
numbering 7.
Oasis is a lady’s group with meets on a
monthly basis on a Wednesday afternoon
attracting over 40 ladies from the village,
most of whom are not Christians. They play
games, have craft activities, tea and cakes
and of course a short Gospel message.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 All Trustees receive all communications from
the Charity Commission.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 We support a number of Christian Charities
and other organisations, some on a regular
basis and others when there is a need. We
support CEP, which is providing spiritual and
practical help for the people of Ukraine and
for Israel in their fight against Hamas
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 We could not operate as we do without our
dedicated team of Volunteers.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

Summary of the main Para 1.20 achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.

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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 We have seen significant expenditure in the
last financial year, both in terms of
supporting Christian Charities, setting up
Fuel Youth and in maintaining our church
building. All this has been funded from our
reserves, and at the end of the financial year
were in a good position.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 We aim to hold £25,000 cash reserves, to
support the work of the Church and to
safeguard paying our Pastor should the
unexpected occur.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £25,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
The vast majority of our income comes from
the generous contributions from our
Partners. Second only to this is the Gift Aid
refunds we receive.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Our Church was founded in 1888 and has
during this time face numerous challenges.
There is only one risk, should a future
Governments pass anti-Christian laws which
would drive the church underground.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 Constitution as a CIO adopted in October
2018
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 As a CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Trustees are elected from among Church
Partners, having been in Partnership for a
minimum of 12 month. The initial term in
office as Trustee is for three years, followed
by a second term of three years if re-elected.
After serving two consecutive terms in office
Trustees’ must stand down for 12 months
before seeking re-election.
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 New Trustees are inducted into their role
with a half day training, which covers the
legal responsibilities for the Charity as
deemed by the Charity Commission.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 As a Baptist Church, we are an independent
entity, with Jesus Christ as our Head. We fall
under the umbrella of the Baptist Union of
Great Britain but not subject to their
decisions. Likewise, we are also part of the
South West Baptist Association.
We work, as already stated, closely with
local schools, Councils, voluntary groups like
the RNLI and local business.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Appledore Baptist Church CIO
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1181638
Charity’s principal address Meeting Street, Appledore, Bideford. EX39 1SF
Communications please via. Rev Andrew Littlejohn, Nethania,
Torridge Road, Appledore, Bideford. EX39 1SF

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
John Kidd Pastor/Elder Church Partners
Andrew Littlejohn Elder/ Hon Treasurer Ditto
Robert Deakin Elder/Secretary Ditto
Ruth McMahon Elder Ditto

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Andrew Littlejohn Full name(s) John Kidd

Position (eg Secretary, Pastor/Elder Elder/Hon Treasurer Chair, etc)

Date

18 Mar 2026

Appledore Baptist Church CIO Appledore Baptist Church CIO Appledore Baptist Church CIO 1181638
No (if any)		 1181638
No (if any)		 1181638
No (if any)		 CC16a
For the period
from		 01/01/2025
Period start date		 To 31/12/2025
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
73,147
3,590
1,452
814
800
730
15,416
4,627
1,415
1,301
271
347
9,540
113,450
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-
-
113,450
46,328
7,307
1,475
2,542
6,932
7,671
5,889
1,986
8,082
6,650
6,156
3,715
104,733
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-
-
104,733
8,717
-
54,910
63,627		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
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-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
73,147
3,590
1,452
814
800
730
15,416
4,627
1,415
1,301
271
347
9,540
113,450
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-
113,450
46,328
7,307
1,475
2,542
6,932
7,671
5,889
1,986
8,082
6,650
6,156
3,715
104,733
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-
-
104,733

8,717		 Last year
to the nearest £
StandingOrders 73,147 68,094
SundayOfferings 3,590 2,934
Donations 1,452 1,707
Toddlergroup 814 680
Bibles for school 800 808
Hall lettings 730 670
Gift Aid refund 15,416 14,854
Fuel Youyh Club 4,627 5,321
CEP(Ukraine) 1,415 1,169
Church Events 1,301 1,009
Refunds 271 104
Interest 347
Seaman's Mission 9,540
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 113,450 97,350
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
97,350

Salaries		 46,328 31,536
Manse 7,307 8,516
Other Ministrycosts 1,475 2,892
Cleaning 2,542 1,494
R&M 6,932 3,375
Utilities 7,671 8,024
Administration 5,889 4,122
Equipment 1,986 6,591
Mission 8,082 7,805
Children & Youth 6,650 5,351
Catering 6,156 4,206
Seaman's Mission 3,715 -
**Sub total ** 104,733 83,912
A4 Asset and investment
purchases (see table)
, -
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
83,912
8,717 - -
8,717		 13,438
- - - - -
54,910 - - 54,910 41,472
63,627 - - 63,627 54,910

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

20/03/2026

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
Details
Details
Lloyds Bank Plc
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
63,627
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63,627
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OK
OK
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funds
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funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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asset belongs
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liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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funds
to nearest £
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Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
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When due
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Date of
approval
16/02/2026
16/02/2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

20/03/2026

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