Emmanuel Church Droitwich
Report and Financial Statements
♦♦Year ended 31 December 2025♦♦
Charity No:1182879
EMMANUEL CHURCH DROITWICH
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CONTENTS
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| Report of the trustees | 1 - 2 |
| Report of the independent examiner | 3 |
| Receipts and payments account | 4 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 |
EMMANUEL CHURCH DROITWICH
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees are pleased to present their report on the activities of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Governing Document
CIO – FOUNDATION Registered 09 April 2019
Objects
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a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit.
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b) To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time think fit.
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c) To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit.
Public Benefit
The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The main activities undertaken by the charity for the public benefit during the year were the advancement of the Christian religion, relief of poverty and those in need (through support of other Ministries) and the advancement of citizenship and community.
Activities
Emmanuel Church Droitwich hold regular Sunday services throughout the year. Teaching meetings, prayer groups and Open Doors (generally older members of the community) are held midweek together with house fellowship and periodic events like “bring and share” lunches after Sunday services, Christmas lunch and summer events.
Independent community users like WI use the Church Hall and local Council Meetings are held here.
Trustees
The Trustees who served throughout the year were:
Malcolm Wood Nigel Payne Jan Goryczka
Principal Office
Emmanuel Church Droitwich Blake Avenue Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 8PG
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EMMANUEL CHURCH DROITWICH
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Continued)
Accountants PPW Limited 10 St. Andrews Street Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 8DY
Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by:
………………………………. Trustee
Registered Charity Number 1182879
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EMMANUEL CHURCH DROITWICH
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EMMANUEL CHURCH DROITWICH
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 4 and 5.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity, 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: P. Tivey FCA, FCCA 10 St. Andrews Street Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 8DY
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EMMANUEL CHURCH DROITWICH
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT For the year ended 31 December 2025
| Income Gifts & Offerings Inland Revenue Charities Gift Aid Charitable Activities Interest Total Income Expenditure Church Ministry Young People Church Events Missionary Aid General Expenses & Compliance Licences & Subscriptions Insurance IT Software & Consumable Maintenance Equipment Utilities Printing & Stationery Telephone & Internet Professional Fees Bank Fees Independent Examination Net Surplus for year Cash Funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
General Fund 25,569 5,681 2,920 500 _ 34,670 _ 500 1,325 861 1,200 301 1,182 1,634 1,356 9,451 2,171 3,859 88 497 684 9 600 _ 25,718 _ 8,952 38,219 ____ 47,171 |
Restricted Fund 100 _ 100 _ _ - _ 100 130 ____ 230 |
2025 £ 25,669 5,681 2,920 500 _ 34,770 _ 500 1,325 861 1,200 301 1,182 1,634 1,356 9,451 2,171 3,859 88 497 684 9 600 _ 25,718 _ 9,052 38,349 ____ 47,401 |
2024 £ 26,748 5,945 2,650 675 ____ 36,018 |
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| _ 380 252 641 1,700 145 676 1,475 1,473 10,123 2,948 3,221 115 397 - 10 184 _ 23,740 _ 12,278 26,071 _ 38,349 |
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EMMANUEL CHURCH DROITWICH
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES At 31 December 2025
| Monetary assets Bank balances Bank accounts |
Unrestricted Funds £ 47,171 ____ 47,171 |
Restricted Funds £ 230 ____ 230 |
2025 £ 47,401 ____ 47,401 |
2024 £ 38,349 ____ 38,349 |
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EMMANUEL CHURCH DROITWICH
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
Governance costs
Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to professional fees together with overhead and support costs.
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