CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of C.".8r¢,. Nw_ Church Crookham Baptist Church On accounts for the year , Dember 2024 ended Charity no (if any) 1182141 Set out on pages i-&0 l port to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf} for the year endedryl 11 l£>l* , Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 (llhe Acr). I report in respect of my examinab'on of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the appliGable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 14515){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attents'on (other than that disclosed below") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any matenal respect. accounting records were not kept in accordan wrth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the a¢¢ounting records Independent examiner's ststement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in conne¢tion wrth the examination to which attention should be dravm in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to b& reached. ' Please delete the wonys in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: John R Cobb Relevant professional qualification(s) or body Irf any): oc Address: 3 Chineham Close, Fleet, GU51 1BE IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem {see CC32. Independent examination of tharrty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018
CHURCH CROOKHAM BAPTIST CHURCH ACCRUALS & PREPAYMENTS as at 31 DECEMBER 2024 We Owe Cr•ditors General Fund Electricity 300.00 L Dicks- Manse Tenants {Deposit) 1.673.08 1,973 08 Total Creditors 1,973.08 mentslVl• •r• owed General Fund Gift Aid Gift Aid - Small Donalions Scheme Hall Donations - U3A Govemment Tenancy Deposit Scheme 3,683.03 Rec'd Jan 25 279.63 0.00 1.673_08 5,635 74 Total PrepaymentslDebtors 5,635.74
CHURCH CROOKHAM BAPTIST CHURCH 2024 Income 2023 enera General Gwing Cash Cheques Stsnding Orders 4.110.00 1.250.00 61.437.04 3,522 340 50,681 54,542 66.797.04 Gift Aid Tax Refunds 15,104.25 12.324 Outreach Missions SFecial- Turkeylsyria E'Quake Compassion 600 50 0.00 0.00 0.00 650 Interest Received Hall Donations Manse Rental Other 4,355 74 9,149.70 19,325_00 2,160.00 1,552 6,939 17.400 805 26.696 .990.44 General Fund Total 116.891.73 94.213 Toddler Group 637.90 192 Pastoral Support Fellowship 455.00 1.233 Tuesday F•llowshlp 704.66 stud•nt Support Total Church Incom•
2024 - Report Expenditure CHURCH CROOKHAM BAPTIST CHURCH 2024 Expenditure 2024 2023 General Fuhd staff Pastor Assistant Pastor CLO Fees SludentslFamity Liaison 0.00 5.352.00 0.00 151 3,984 5,352 00 4.135 Manse Gas, Elec, Tax, Water, Ins Repairs & Maintenance Agenvs Management costs 782.83 2,788.53 0.00 620 8.408 3,571.36 9,029 Church Elec. Water, Phone, Ins Repairs & Maintentanee Payroll Admin.Fees Equipment Photocopying Books & Stationery Subs & Licences Preaching Fees Outreach Other 8.253.86 11.234.25 210.00 36.65 100.81 69.19 1.224.05 2,617.10 1.246.46 4.041.59 7.361 6,860 48 53 95 98 1,620 1,016 1,548 2.086 29,033.96 20,785 Missions 25.500.00 26,150 Bank Charges 91.44 Gen•ral Fund Total Toddler Group Pastoral Support Fellowshlp Fund Tuesday F•llowshlp student Support 85.C6 0.00 600.00 748.25 0.00 1,400 792 Page 1
2024- Report Funds 24 Funds ummary Transfers In Out 01-Jan-24 Incom• Expendltur• 31-Do¢-24 O•n•ral 233,652.18 116,891.73 63,548.76 286,995.15 Bulldlng Bulldlng Fund Loan Co•t• & Inlor••t 373,508.4S 132,844 271 40,664.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 373,508 45 132.844.271 340,684.18 000 0.00 Toddlor Oroup Pastoral Support Followshlp Tu•Bday F•llow•hlp stud•nt Support 1,100.32 391.41 803.12 151,90 0.00 2,446.75 637.90 0.00 455.00 704.66 0.00 1,797.56 85.06 0.00 600.00 748.25 0.00 1,433.31 1,653 16 391.41 658.12 108.31 0.00 2,811.00 .00 0.00 Total 576,763.11 118,689.29 64,982.07 0.00... .. .00 630,470.33 Page 1
SOFA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 , Unrestricted Designated funds funds Note Total 2024 Total 2023 INCOME Donations and Legaues Income from Investments Income from Chantable Activities Other TOTAL INCOME 91,050.99 4,355.74 91.050.99 4.355.74 1,797.56 21.485.00 1.797.56 118,689.29 73,806 1,552 2,918 18,205 96,480 0.00 1.797.56 21,485.00 116,891.73 EXPENDITURE Expenditure on Charitable Ath"wb'es Other TOTAL EXPENDITURE 61,319.27 3,662.80 64.982.07 61,319.27 3,662.80 64,982.07 53.262 9.116 62.378 NET INCOME 51,909.66 1.797.56 53,707.22 34,103 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS NET INCOME BEFORE OTHER GAINSIILOSSES) 51,909.66 1,7976 53.707.22 34.103 OTHER GAINSI(LOSSES) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 51.909.66 1,797.56 53,707.22 34,103 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD 233,652.18 343.110.93 576,763.11 542,660 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 285.561.84 344,908.49 630,470.33 576,763 Page 1
Balance Sheet CHURCH CROOKHAM BAPTIST CHURCH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Freehold Land & Buildings 457,912.82 457.913 Current Assets PrepaymentslDebtors Bank Current Account BU DerM)Sit Account Saffron Building Swety Cambridge & Counties 8. 13 5.635.74 33,816.21 4,969 16,447 62,466.75 72.611.89 174.530.59 50,559 50.164 122,140 Less.. Current Llabilltles Sundry Creditors 14 1,973.08 3,289 1.973.08 3,289 Net Current As6ets 172 557.51 118 850 Long Tern LTabllllies Loans - amounts falling due after more one year Total Net Assets 630 470.33 576 763 Represented by.. Unrestricted Income Funds General Designated - Building Fund Designated - Other 286,995.15 233,652 340,664.18 340,664 2,811.00 2.447 630 470.33 576 763 Page 1
Notes NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 A¢¢ountlng pollclfr8 Ba818 of Pr•paratlon The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice IFinan¢ial Reporting Standard 1021 Issued by the Charity Commission in July 2014. Inv••tmont Income Investment income is included in the accounts in the year in which it is received. Fund ralslng and publlclty costs The Church does not make formal appeals for fund8, 8nd expenditure on these items 18 therefore not material. Grants l Donatlon8 payable The Church makes grants lo other organisations whose charitable objects ¢omplement its work. They are accounted for in the y8ar in which they are approved. Govern•nc• c08ts M08t of the management of the Church is Garried out without charge by volunteers. This intangible cost is not Included in the Ststement of Financial A¢tivilie8 since there is no measurable cost lo the volunteers for their SeICe. Flxod A880ts The legal tille to ownership of the Church premises and the Manse premises is held by the Church's custodian trustee, The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd. These assets therefore do not appear in these accounts However, the major extension constructed in 200812009 was paid for by Church funds and is therefore included in the Balance Sheet al cost. In addition,during 202012021, total expenditure of some £49,500 was Incurred on a new offi'ce extension and this has also been capita5ised As at 31 December 2024 the insured value8 of the Church and Manse premises were as ft)Ilows'. Church premises £1,250,750 Manse premises £513,476 DgproGiation
Notes Depreciation has not been charged on the Church extension and new office because in the opinion of the Trustees the residual values of these assets are not less than the total original cost price. All expenditure, except for major expenditure on property, is charged as direct charitable expenditu in the year in which it is incurred, and is not capitalised. Re•erve8 'The Church's g•n•ral re$erv6s at the end of 2024 lotalled some £287.000, with its nel Cu0n1 8ss81s amounting lo almost £173.000.The policy is to aim lo hold SelveS equivalent lo at least six months, revenue expenditure, which In 2024 trqualad to Some £32,000. Relying on and subject lo God's ongoing blesslng on the Church, the Trustees believe that CCBC will be able to ¢onlinue as a going con¢em'. Donatlon• and Logaclos Unrnstrlctod Funds Do8lgnated Funds Total 2024 2023 General Giving Gift Aid Tax refunds Outreach Hall Donations 66,797.04 15,104.25 66,797.04 1 5,104.25 54,542 12,324 9.149.70 91,050.99 9,149.70 91,050.99 6,939 73,806 Income from Invo8tment• Unr&8trl¢tod Fund8 D081gnated Fundo Total 2024 2023 Interest received 4,355.74 4,355.74 1,552 Income from Charltablg A¢tlvltlg8 Page 2
Notes Unrostrictgd Funds Dgsignatsd Funds Total 2024 2023 Missiong Toddler Group Fellowship Tuesday Fellowship 650 192 1,233 844 2,918 637.90 455.00 704.66 1,797.56 637.90 455.00 704.66 1,797.S6 6 Othor Incomo Unro8trlct•d Funds Do•lgnated Fund Total 2024 2023 Other Manse Rental 2,160.00 19,325.00 21,485.00 2,160.00 19,325.00 21.485.00 805 17,400 18,205 The Manse 1s held for the use of the ChurGh's Minister and Family, but may be rented out as decided by the Church during periods when the Minister does not require use of the property or in a period of interregnum Throughout the year the Manse was rented to a third party with the tenancy being renewed on a 0-year fixed term basis from February 2022 7 Expondlturn on Charltabl• Actlvttl•• Unrestrlct•d Funds De81gnated Fund# Totsl 2024 2023 staff - see Note 9 Church- see Note JO Missions - see Note 11 5.352.00 29,033.96 25,500.00 5,352.00 29,033.96 25,500.00 4,135 20,785 26.150 Page 3
10 Notes Toddler Group Fellowship Tuesday Fellowship student Support Pastoral Support 85.06 600.00 748.25 85.06 600.00 748.25 1,400 792 .31 61,319. Other Expendlturn Unr88trlctod Fund8 Do8lgnat•d Funds Total 2024 2023 Manse Bank charg88 3.571.36 9144 3,571.36 91.44 9,029 87 3,662.80 3,662.80 9,116 9 Staff Co•t• Unre•trlct•d Funds DMlgnat•d Fund• Total 2024 2023 Sa18ries Social Security Pension Mobile Phone Other ¢osls & Fees 5,352,00 5,352.00 1.784 151 2,200 4,135 5,3S2.00 5,352.00 Headcount 9a Related Party Transa¢tlon$ There were no related party transactions undertaken in the year. Page 4
Notes 10 Chur¢h ¢08ts Unr68trlctod Funds Deslgnated Funds Total 2024 2023 Electri¢ity, Water, Phone. Insuranc Repairs & Malntentance Payroll Admin.Fees Equipment Photocopying Books & Stationery Subscriptions & Licences Preaching Fees Outreach Other 8,253.86 11,234.25 210.00 36.65 100.81 69.19 1,224.05 2,617.10 1,246.46 4,041.59 8,253.86 11,234.25 210.00 36.65 100.81 69.19 1,224.05 2,617.10 1,246 46 4.041.59 7,361 6,860 48 37 95 98 1,620 1,016 1,548 2.085 29,033.96 29.033.96 20,769 11 Ml•8lon• - Expendlturo Unre8trlctod Fund8 DIgnIted Fund8 Total 2024 2023 BMS BU Home Mission Mission Aviation Fellowship Tearfund Fleet Town Centre Proj•cl FACCTS Compassion Levi Booth Other Special Appeals 4,250.00 4,250.00 1.000.00 1,000.00 4,250.00 4,250.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 4,250 4,250 1,000 1,000 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 5,500.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 5,500.00 1,000.00 5,000 2.050 1,500 5,500 1,600 25.500.00 25,500.00 26,150 Page 5
Note$ 12 Froohold Land and Bulldln98 2024 2023 The Church is the beneficial owner of the following tangible fixed assets, the legal tille to which is held by The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd. the Church's custodian trustee. The use of the proceeds from any future sale of these a8sets is restricted to acquiring similar assets and would require the ¢onsent and agreement of the holding trustees. In the event that the Church is permanently closed the proceeds of sale would be transferred to the Baptist Union Corporation Building Fund. These a$sets therefore do not appear in these accounts. However, the major exlen$ion constructed in 200812009 and the recently completed new office extension were paid for by Church funds and borrowings 8nd therefore in¢luded in the Balance Sheet at cost. The Church Manse, 25 Curzon Drive, Church Crookham. Fleet, Hants., GU52 6JL. The Church and Ha11, 64 Basingbourne Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hanls., GU52 6TH. Extension and refurbishment to the Church and Hall carried out In 2008109, at cost 408,367.37 408,367 New office extension completed in 2020 at ¢o$t, including release of retention of £1,138.68 in 2021 49,S45.45 457,912 82 49,545 457.913 13 Debtor8 2024 2023 Gift Aid Receivable Hall Donations Government Deposit Scheme 3.962.66 3,296 1.673.08 1.673 Page 6
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Cash Flow CHURCH CROOKHAM BAPTIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ', Prior Year Funds Totsl Funds Cash Flows from operating activities: Net cash provlded by/(used In) operating acdvities- see below 47.368.94 34.815 Cash Flows from investing a¢tlvities: Bank Interest received Alet cash provided by/{used in) invesb'ng activhies 4,355 74 4,355.74 1,552 1.552 Cash Flows from financlng actlvities." Capitsl expenditure on buildings Net cash pmvided by/(used in) financing aclivides Change in cash and cash aqulvalts in the year Cash and ¢ash equivalents at the beginning of thè year 51,724.68 36,367 117.170.17 80,804 Cash and cash equivalents at the end ol the year 168,894.85 117,170 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEIEXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Current Year Prior Year Net In¢ome/(expenditurn) for the year(as pw the Ststement of Finan¢ial A¢tlvities) Adjustments for- Bank Interest receNed Decreaselllncrease) in DebtorslPrepayments IncreasellDecreasel in Creditors Nét cash providod by opornting activities 53,707.22 34,103 (4,355.74) (666.40) 11.316.14) 47.368.94 {1,5511 2,847 15841 . 34,815 ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Currenl Year Prior Year Bank Balances Total cash and cash equivalents 168,894.85 168,894.85 117,170 117.170 Page 1
Churth Crookham Ba ti5t Church Trusteeg Annual Re rt for 2024 Introdurtion l. This annual report has been prepared in accordance with the Chariknes Statement of Recommended Practice IFRS 1021 issued by the Charity Commission in July 2014. Church Crookham Baptist Church ICCBCI is a charity IRegi5tered Charty Number 11821411, as well as a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britsin. This report covers the church's financial year 2024- i.e. l Januory to 31 December 2024. Ob ectives and Activities 2. The principal purpose of CCBC is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denominats'on. The Church Constitution also provides that CCBC may advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the UK and l or other parts of the world. 3. In the light of the above. CCBC'5 overall vision is "Seeking to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others". 4. To fulfil this purpose and vision CCBC engages in a range of artivities including.. regular public worship. prayer. Bible study. preaching and teaching,. the welcome. inclusion, encouragement. and teaching of all a8es- evangelism and mission, ranging from local to international: the nurture and growth of Christian disciples: giving pastorol Ca (both to Church members and in the local communityl- and supporting and encouraging charitable social action locally, nationally, and internationally AChiements Durln 2024 5. During the year Paul Brice retired from his position as Pastor and Elder. The Church familv came together at a special service to give thanks to God for his Servi to U5 and the local community. Following Paul moving on. the remaining two Elders hold the spiritual leadership of the Church, supported by the Deacons who lead on practical matters. Together. they form the Trustee team. The trustees are assisted and encourdged by the membership and regular attendees. Church Crookham Baptisi Church. Charity Number: 1182141
C4@8lf Ib 6. Whilst we celebrate and honour the past, this period of pastoral 1CanC¥ has gently ushered in a new seoson for Church Crookham Baptist Church. New ministries have been born and refreshed, with many members stepping into new roles and Service. 7. We have sought to recruit a new pastor wtth two recruitment rounds occurring in 2024 including interviews with potential candidate5. However, the right person ha5 not been found as of yet. 8. We are earnestly praying for God's clear guidance in our"search and are very grateful for the assistance of our Moderator. as well as the regional minister of our local Baptist association (SEBAI. We Bive thanks for the prayerful unity that exists within CCBC and look forward with hL¢mble confidence to all the future that God has planned for the church. 9. The highlights of the year include: relevant Bible teaching each Sunday morning- regular teaching of Sunday School (pre-school, key stsges l & 21 and Young People's Bible Studies (key stsges 3 & 41- regular meetings of Re'.Fuel (youth group for 5econd3ry age childrenl- one baptism, seven new members and many more deepening their faith,. running throughout the year the very popular Little Lambs Toddler Group meeting three times 3 week during term time led by our employed leader,. ongoing meetings of homegroups and our Tuesday Fellowship: the monthly distribution of the evangelistic Good News newspaper in the local area,. holding very well attended Sunday Fun afternoons for primary age Childn,- providing preachers on several occasions for several local churches linked to CCBC: a prayer team who offer to pray with, and for. anyone: practical support for the local community including the distribution of Christmas food hampers, being a refuge ntre during a fire in a nearby block of flats and other ad-hoc practical support.. leading the Christmas carol service at the local park, an Easter sunrise service, and services at a local residential care home- practical and financial support for Hot Chocolate Mondays, serving refreshments to local school students- Church Crookham Baptist Churcb. Charity Number: 1182141
f4@Ilk 17 significant financial support to local. national. and international charitable organisations- and many of our members living out their fatth in practical service to local. national. and international charities. 10. We must record our sadness at the great loss during the year of some long-serving members of the church, although we rejoice that they are now home with the Lord. 11. We are, therefore, so grdteful to God for all that has been achieved, grown, and maintained durin8 2024. As live in this season of not having a pastor, we remember Ecclesiastes 3.1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven" Financial Revlew 12. We continue to be thankful to God for his generous and frdithful provision. 13. The church's annual net revenue income and yeor end financial position were again very encouraging. Total income amounted to £118,689 Ipreviou5 year £96.4801, with expenditure totsllin8 £64.982 (previous year £62.378} giving a surplus of £53.707. 14. During 2024 the church was able to finance fully all its attbvities in support of its purpose and vision. includin8 making contributions totalling £25,5CM) to other charities. The artivities of these local, national, and intemattonal oanisatiOnS include Christian evan8elism. social action, humanitsrian aid, and emergency support. 15. The church's net current assets at the yearond amounted to £172,557 which are held in various current and saving accounts regulated by the FCA. 16. The surplus for the year. and thus the growth in cash assets, wès significantly influenced by not employing a salaried pastor. Our financial projections indicatethat once a salaried pastor is employed. Y will be operatbng on a budgetsry deficit. This 15 not only due to an increase in employee costs, but the expectiition that the pastor will use our manse for housing which we currently receive rental income for. 17. Therefore. the Trustee5 have purposefully exceeded the reserves policy (to hold reserves equivalent to at least six months, revenue expenditure). instead building up cash assets in readine55 for predicted deficits in future years and thus ensuring we can continue to support salaried pastor once employed. 18. At the end of 2024, the Trustees, in consultstion with the members, decided that the level of cash reserve5 were greater than required and thus ontroff gifts will be given to charities we support to reduce cash assets to a more suttable level. Church Crookham BaptiSI Church. Charity Number: 1182141
- Relying on and subject to God's ongoing blessing on the church. the TrLfjStees believe that CCBC will be able.to continue as a Eoing concern." and to plan for the appointment of a new pastor. Church Crookham Baptist Church. chlty Number: 1182141
C4gllk 5truciure Govemance and Mana ement 20. The overall leadership of the church is exercised through its Charity Trustees the Elders, Deacons, Secretary and Treasurer. Such Trustees are. however, accountable to the Church Meeting (normally held four times each yearl. As of 31 March 2025, the Charity Trustees were.. Terry Bateman (Elder} Nigel Stevenson (Elderl Simon Hawes Isecretaryand Deacon) Frances Walton (Treasurer and Deacon) Helen Butler (Deacon) Carolyn Parson5 (Deacon) John Walker (Deacon) During the financial year the following trustee also served Paul Brice IPastor}- resigned lrett.redl on 31 March 2024 21. The "governing document" for CCBC is the Word of God, the Bible. Its administration, organisation details and Tnjstee arrangements are all set out in the Church Constitution. Reference and Administrdtfve Delails 22. The church is known as Church Crookham Baptist Church- see also paragraph l above. 23. The legal titles to the ownership of the church premises in Basingbourne Road IGU52 6TH) and manse premises in Curzon Drive IGU52 6JLI are held by the church's custodian trustee, The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd. and these assets do not appear in the church's accounts. other Detalls 24. The church does not need to declare the omi55ion of any address / trustee details nor does It or its Trustees act in any capacity as custodian trustees. Conclusion 25. The Trustees rejoice and gNe thanks to God for His grace and blessing on the chorch throughout 2024. To God alone be all the glory. Church Crookham Bapust Church, Charity Number 1182141
Signed and dated on behalf of the Trustee5 Slmon Hawes, Church Secretsry chUh Crookham Baptist chc Charity Numbcr: 1182141