MILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Charity Number 1191696

MILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Reference and Adnwnistrative details
TNstees' knnual Rewjrt
Indepondent Lxaminefs Report
Slatemenl of Receipts and Payments
Statemenl of Assets and Liabilities

MILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Tho church is registered ￿th the Charity Commission Reference Number 1191696 and is govemed by a
Constitution dated 12 July 2020 .
Church Addrt85
Mllton Baposl Church
Baytree Road
Milton
Weslon4uper-Mare
BS22 8HJ
Trustsgs
Mrs Jill Bradley (Appointed 28th Seplemter 2025)
Mrs Elspeth Hamilton
Mr Roger Parker {Appointed 28th September 2025
Mrs Yvonne Parker IAppoinled 28th September 2025
Mrs Aison Parsons (Resigned 28th September 20251
Mr Paul Salmons (Resigned 1st November 20251
Mr Mark SFence
Mr Jon Voyle
Mrs Sarah V￿e
Mr Steve Wotton
Property Trustees
West of England Bapb"sl Tnjsl Company Ltd
Little Stoke Baptist Church, lfjngsway, LI￿e Stoke, Bristol, BS34 6JW
Registered Charity Number 1092446
Compary Limited by Guarantee Number 188973
Bankorn
HSBC, 30 High Street. WestoTrsuper-Mare. BS23 1JE
Indgpendent Examlner
Mr Peter Needham
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MILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their rem together V￿th the Receipts and Payment Aecount for the
year lo 31st December 2025, and the Ststement of Assets and Liabilibes at 31st December 2025.
Structuro, Goveman¢e and Management
The Chanty is govemed ty a Constitution (dated ju￿ 2020).
Members of ¢he chufch are accepted in accordance thilh the Constitution ￿lch requires them lo profess
repentance towards God and, faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ and hav& lives that bear evidence of their
Christian professic￿.
The MembeTS' Meebng normally takes place six times per year and has resFonsibilty for the overall policy of
the church. In accordance with the Consb"tution, Ihe membeFS appoint up to ￿1ve Trustees usually for a
period of three years, who t￿jether with the Minister (who is also 8ppointe(I by the Members) are responsible
for the day to day njnning of the church's work and witness, and the financial and legal aspects of the charsty.
For the election of Trustees the Constitution ￿u[re$ advanced notice to be given over two weeks then
nomination close fourteen days before the electton. with each person preparing a profile which is displayed
o weeks prior lo the eleth"on. At the election nominees musl receive al least 51% of the cast votes lo be
elected. Trustees are encouraged to attend tKJth regional and national ath"vitigS to g￿n a wder
understanding irf the r￿e.
Relevant matters may bè submrtted to the Members, Meeting ty the Trustees for guidance. or may be raised
ty members for further consideration by the Truslees. Though the Consb"lution pemiils decisiong lo be made
al Members, Meth"ngs by appropriate maioiibes. the thurch seeks to *rJrk by consensus W￿reVer possible.
The Trustees have rnade an assessment of the major risks facing the church, and are satisfied that there are
licies in place to minimise these rrsks. The charity has a continual prcws of rewewng risk exposure, over
ent years a fonmal Child Protection Policy has been prepar&J whith is regulady revwed and updated by
the church. Policies relating to other vulnerable people are being conskdered.
The Trustees have complied wtth their duty under ￿ Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefft
guidance published by the Chanty Commission.
ObJKtives and Actlvltles
The principal object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian fatiti according lo the pri￿lpleS of the
Baptist der￿minatiOn to include the advancement of education, communTty sem￿. and such other general
charitsble purposes in such parts of the United Kingdom and the w0￿d as the chutth shall detemine.
All members are encouraged lo tske an appropriate part in ts s￿ritual and wxbcal L￿kS involved in the
furtherance of the Charitable objeth"ves.
The church vision is to: LOVE GOD. LOVE EACH OTHER, LOVE WESTON
Our Culture Ststement and Discipleship Process seek to grow 'Disciples who mako
Disciples. as 'Family on a Mission.
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MILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The church occupie$ premises which are held by Wesl of England Baptist Trust Company Ltd, on trust$
vthich are entirely compatible with the above object. In ad￿￿On the church owns a resMYenb"al propety also
held in trusl by the West of England Baptist Trusl Company (Westl Ltd.
In order to achieve the principal objective which is set ¢)th above. the church prowdes a variety of
opportunthes for people to spend time with Jesus. become like Jesus and do what did. This is open lo
those wthin artd OLtside the membership. The aim is lo show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed
and to bring people into a closer rdationship Him as I￿ing L(Kd.
Central to the work and ￿tnesS of the church is the provision of regular pu￿1¢ services of Christian worship.
these servffts take place each SUr￿ay, nomially al 10.30 a.m. There are also occasional services al other
limes which are advertised in the weekly buliets"n, MBC News. and on the website www.Milton-baptist.org.uk.
There is a full children's programme during the moming serwces. The church seeks lo be a friendly and
wolcoming communty and anybody is free to atterKI any of these servi￿.
The church runs a series of Di8¢ipleship Groups for the growth of faith and discipleship in the church building
or homes of some members, and further details ofthese can be obtsined from the Trustees on request, or al
the Sunday services of worship.
The church is reS￿nsIble for a Toddler Group which meets in the churth premises ¢)n Wednesdays. vmth the
purFo$e of assisting the ￿mmunty and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ.
The church ￿guladY runs Alpha courses for peoFAe interested in discovering more 8boul Christs"anty. The
church runs various events for young people and for those in later years. We host Free Film Nights, Coffee
Slop and Coke and Crafting momings for the community. We are in the pr¢)cess of Launching a scheme in
partnership wth Mead Vale Primary School providing several hours a *Eek of vdunteers lo hear children
are struggling lo read.
The church operates systems lo ensu￿ that all pewe wothing th children and vulnerable adurts are
appropriatety trained and vetted wth regard to the Criminal Re￿rdS Bureau. The sh¢)ws the Baptist Union
Level 1 safeguarding wdeo each year duriNJ one of the services and Baptist Union Level 2 and 3 training is
given to those involved with children and vulnerable adutts.
The church leases a building in Wc¥te ￿lCh, in eonjunGtion ￿th other Baptist Churches in Weston, il
operates lo providing a place where'iys ok not to be in the fomi of "Renew 193".
During the year the Charity sold the manse in PovAs Close and wrchased a r￿W I￿pety in Hugh8nden
Road. It was agreed that the purchase W£￿Id take place ah&*1 of the sale on that b85iS that Paul Salmons.
one of the Trustees. agieed to promde an inlerest-free bridging loan of £495.000. The loan was provided in
February, £135,IJOO beirvJ repaid in March and the balance in Novemberfollowng the sale of Powis
Close.
Other Related Party transactions during the year i￿ude donations of £54.780. reimbursement of
expenses £127 and mission suppK)rt of £360.
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MILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Achievem•nts and Porfomian¢e
The chureh does not measure success of rts prcgrammes only in wmbers. indLKling financial numbws,
but also in how we are becoming more like Jesus arKI introducing Him lo others. Whilst difficult lo measure
the Trustees recognise that 2025 was a yearwith really encouraging signs of growth y￿4n the church.
Particularfy in terns of sunday attendance. conversions, baptisms, number of peoFAe attending discipleship
groups and serving in the lrfe of tho church. 11 is with farth arKI e￿¢teMerrt that we continue to embrace these
missional purposes in 2026 .
In 2025 13 people came to faith in Jesus. others retUr￿d to farth and m¢)re began lo take part in the church
ommunty.
In 2025 net membership redu￿ from 112 to 108. 24 MeMl￿ wpre added and 28 members left.
Financlal Revi8W
The church continues lo raise the funds which il needs to cary on its actr'vities from within ils own
membership and congregab"on. No wder public appeal was made for funds during the year.
The church is fully responsible for the skn"Fend and housing costs of the Pastor. Revd Dr Louise Luft along with
Part Time Administrator and Temporary Part Time Children Youth 8rbJ Family AdministratorlFaalitator.
These are all paid for by the church.
The ¢hur¢h continues to maintain its membership wth the wder Baptist family through the Wesl of England
Baptist ASSDciation and the Baptist Union of Gre81 Britain. In the 12 months to 31st December 2025 it
supported Baptist missionary work thr(yJgh (k)n*ions am￿nting to £5,426 for Partnership in Mission {2024
£4,932) and £5,400 for BMS Wodd Mission12024 £4.9381. In additi.on the church supw)rts those from within
thg fellowship who are involved in a variety of mission fidds throughout the world through agencies like BMS
Worfd Mission Action Teams and Youth Wrth 8 Mission. The support during 12 months to 31st December
2025 was £11,196 (2024 £15,449). The Morgan famity who worshipwl al Milton before volL¢nteering with
YWAM being a receiver of most of this support via a paYrr￿nt into their Stewardship accounL
The church is very fortunate in having peO￿e vtho are wlling to gtve their time and talents to support its lrfe
and work. Whether it be leading DI￿lpleShip Groups, setb.ng up and packing away for seNiees and
meetings, providing refreshments. making music, welcoming people into the life of the church in 8ny other
way- day tsy day. This 15 truty appreciated arKI the churth w5hes lo record its thanks lo all our members and
friends for their supporL
The financial results for the year, logetherwth a summary of the accounbng Folicies adopted are set out in
the accompanying firtancial statements.
The Truste8s have adopted 8 Reseryes Policy which requires 3 months of expenditure lo be held in reserve.
This will allow the Charity to continue operab"rrfJ for a minimal period of th.me should giving reduce. The value
of reserves Mll be monrtored on a regular basis in the light of current giving levels. items of expendtture, arKI
annually, as part of the budget process. The Trustees believe that the reserves should be at least at a level
to ensure the charity can run efficien￿Y and meet the needs of the beneficiaries. At the Balance Sheet date
the Gen¢ral Fund amounted to £66.481 {December 2024 £207.8691 which is above the reswves policy
quirerrent of £38.600 based on 2026 budget. The General Fund reduced significanly during the year wlh
Fund8 bèing u8ed to purchase the new Manse ￿1¢h is shown as an"Asset ￿taIned fof the ¢hurch's own
use"
The church ￿ntinUeS to contribute towards the opeth.on of the Renew Wellbeing Café in th8
communtty.
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MILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSTEES, REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Trustees are satisfied that the Charity has sufficient reserves at the Balance Sheet date. tog&thgrwih
ongoing income anticipated. to enable the church to functÉon effectively in the coming year.
Statement of Trusttss responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statemènts in accordance
th the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United lQngdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practicel.
The law applicable to cttaritres in England & Wales rg4uir6s the Trustees to prepare financial stslements for
each year which give a tNe and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charity and of the income ra$our¢es and
application of resources of the charity for that pen"thJ. In preparing these financtal stalgments, the Trustees
are required to".
Select suitable accounting pdicies and then appty them Consistend￿,
Observe the methods and priwples in the Charibes SORP:
Make judgement and estimates that are reasonatrAe and kyiident"
Stale whether applicable UK Accounts"ng Standards have been fotlowed. subFct to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements..
Prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it 1$ inappropriate to presume that the
charitable compary wll continue in business.
The Trustees xre responsible for keèping propef aecounting records that disclose reasonable acGuracy
at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial stslements comply
with the Chafilies Act 2011, the Chanty {Accounts arKI Reports) Regulations and the provision of the trust
deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for lakn'ng reasonable
steps ts the prevention and det￿tion of fraud and other irTegularib"es.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behaw by..
Trustee
.2026
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MILTON BAPTIST CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Independent examlnèrfs report to the Trustees of Milton Bapllst Church
I report lo the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Milton Bapts'st Church fortho period gnded
31 December 2025.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the ¢harity Trustees of the Charity you are resE￿nsible for the preparation of the accounts in accord8nce
th the requirements of the Charibes Acl 20111'the ACYI.
I report in res￿*￿ of my examination of the Char(ty's accounts c8rried out under ￿tion 145 of the 2011 Act
and in carry'ng out my examination I have f(Alowed all the applicable th"rections given by the Charity
commissi￿ under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examlnoe8 Statement
I have txjmpleted my examination. I confirm thal no m*erial Matte￿ come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any matefial respecL
accounting re¢￿dS not kept in ￿pect of the Chanty a$ required by section 130 of the Act.. or
the accounts do not accord those records" or
the ac¢ounts do not comply wth the applicable requirements conceming Ihe fomi and content of
accounts sel out in the charib.es (Accounts and RepLVts) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement th81
the accounts g￿ a Irue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an indetendenl
examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matt*s in c￿nectIon with the examFnation to which
attention should be dr8vm in this report in ￿der tr) enable a proper understsndiThJ of the accounts lo be
reached.
Peter Needham
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MILTON BApnsfcHURCNOO
YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2025
RECEIPTSANO PAYMENTSACCOUNT
12 M￿￿1031 LwÈn**r
ilnrestrtted ReStrK￿ Totsi Funds Tctsi Funds
Fu
Fu
2024
RECEIPT5
Donations
GiftAvJ Recewj
Charttable actl¥ltle5
Roomhire & Fee5
In¥estr(*n
lett1￿ Income
Interest retev*d
SubTotal
15)3
21.156
2&n9
16).222
2L156
126.225
10.298
L4X)
2,168
195394
IL7fD
168
IW75
Z&719
173.737
etsale5 and related loans
BryJwngLoan to puriha5e new Manse
Netreceiptlromsale po￿$00$e
495X4XI
36L892
495m)
361B92
856A92
TOTAL RECEIPTS
Im3.467
2B.719
1.052.186
17a.737
PAYMENTS
Chartsblean
Grants made
Partner5hlp Mlsslon
BM5Wortd MIS￿0￿
Mlssion and•therdwatv)n5
53
4.932
4.938
13.983
24W9
24.779
Dlrertcosts
Sakrles
PÈnsiOn Defi¢itpayments
Staff tra¥el costs
Staff hou&n¥cosrs
Youthwork
Evangellsm
Children'5work
Otherffllnlstrycosts
Support ¢ost5
Renew 193 Buildi￿ c
Heatand Llzht
M31ntenanc4 repair5and C￿nIng
Equipment
nwrantÈ
5L656
io
1.773
13
7.217
L942
IOA53
Llgs
1.371
10.853
1371
L639
1153
13A76
10.iB3
IL893
33,745
13,476
IOXB3
53.418
33,745
58
,471
7,209
11.926
41549
Trainingand DevekipN*nt
off￿ Costs
Bartk¢harge5
GOVerna￿e
bT<)tdl
3.781
12A53
192
2,495
S,S41
165
1,116
170,2&S
11453
192
189,267
41.62Y
%setpur¢ha5es related loan tepèyrm
pufchaseof Hu8henden Road
8rfdÉingb3n repa￿nt
491.692
495.L
491.692
49s.LUJ
986.691
TOTAL PAYMEFirs
1.175.$59
4L629
1.217.588
17D.256
NETRECEIPTyIPAyMEP￿Sl
1152A921 {119101
1165.*)2J
3.471
FundTransFer
113Ifj01
C35h funds lJathuaty201
231023
1232
23a.2S5
22*n4
Cash ftsnd$31 December2025
1,372
67.853
233.255
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MILTON BAPtISTCHURCH 00
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
STATEMENTOFASSETSAtr4D LNBILm£s
ilnrestsscted Deygnaied Re5trx*d
Funds
Funds
funds
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
C3sh Funds
Bank and cash balarKes
66.481
L372
67%53
233.255
Other Monetary assets
G￿tt￿d natyetclaimed
6.313
6.313
6313
6313
3.278
3.278
SSÈts reT3ined ferthe thurth'sown use
Church Buildlng lat cost in 19991
23 Hu8henden Road lat costin 202SI
7 Pomrisclose lat costl
L250,C(X)
491.692
1.250,C
491,692
1,250,D)J
1.741,692
L741.692
1.4SO.(XYJ
FUNO BALANCESAS AT31 DECEMBER 2025
Batance I
January 2025 Reteipts
Balance 31
Decembe¥ 2025
Payrnents Transfer5
Unre5trided funds
Oesi8n3ted funds
Extemal 8WlnB
Pow15 Fund
Fabric Fund
)13r Fun
1676
3.974
12,6161
13.9741
16.5041
li1.0￿)
iiio)
24.1$4
124,1541
General Fund
207
1023.467
ILISL&J51
113,0501
66.481
Totsi Unre#rfeted funds
232￿23
IJ123M67
IL175,9591
I￿,L￿oI
66A81
Restricted funds
23 Hughenden Road Repair
Barnabas Fund
2&499
14L5491
.¢JS0
L232
372
1.232
28.719
141,6291
L372
Totsi
233.255
I.OS2.It
11,217.5881
61￿53
sign￿ on behalf of the tnJ5te5s0n._..
Trustse
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