CALVARY CHAPEL MAIDSTONE
SPIRIT LED WORD BASED
ANNUAL REPORT
Year Ending 2024
Charity Details
Charity Name: Calvary Chapel Maidstone Charity Number: 1194491 Meeting Address: 31 Cranford Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9FZ Registered Address: 36 Forstal Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, ME17 4QF
Calvary Chapel Maidstone is a Christian church affiliated to Calvary Chapel Association and the Calvary Chapel UK group of churches. It was founded in July 2018, and became a registered charity in May 2021.
Structure & Governance
Eldership
The church operates under a plurality of elders. During 2024, four elders were in position, although there is provision for additional elders should the church grow to a sufficient size to necessitate increased leadership.
Elder / Pastor: Matthew Hobbs Elder / Teacher: Ian Fox Assistant Elder: Jonathan Bourne Assistant Elder: Dennis Scott
Officers
Two additional officers served, on a voluntary basis, during 2024:
Treasurer: Danielle Odojukan Safeguarding Officer: Nicola Bell
Trustees
Three trustees have been appointed to oversee the charity during 2024. Two form the senior leadership of the church, for which the charity represents, the third trustee is independent of the church.
Trustee 1: Matthew Hobbs
Trustee 2: Ian Fox
Trustee 3: Daniel Arnold
Further recruitment of trustees would be initiated by the existing trustees in the event of:
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An existing trustee stepping down
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The death of an existing trustee
Governance
The church is governed by its constitution which places the day-to-day running of the charity in the hands of the elders, Matthew Hobbs, Ian Fox, Dennis Scott and Jonathan Bourne.
Activities & Objectives
The activities undertaken during the year include:
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Family Church Services
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Study and Prayer groups
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Children’s Church (Sunday school)
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Crèche
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Outreach (Evangelism – outside of the church building)
Achievements & Performance
The achievements and performance during the year include:
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Change in congregation – some families have left, new families have joined
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The continued teaching of the Bible
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The public declaration of the gospel
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The main meetings of the church take place at Hermitage Park Community Centre (address above) – available to all members of the public
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The continued attention to safeguarding measures as outlined in our policy
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Carol service for the local community
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The Pastor, Matthew Hobbs, took a sabbatical break for the last 7 weeks of 2024
Financial Review
The giving received by the church during 2024 was £31,241.07, and the expenditure was £21,824.47. The closing bank balance on 31 December 2024 was £42,539.43.
Please see attached Annual Accounts on the next page
CALVARY CHAPEL MAIDSTONE
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2024
| BAL DOS DOC DOP RFD EYF GFA INT |
Opening Balance - 1st January 2024 £ 33,122.73 Income £ 31,241.07 Expenditure £ 21,824.47 Closing Balance - 31st December 2024 £ 42,539.33 Income |
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| Donations (Standing Orders) £ 28,076.76 Donations (Cash) £ 3,096.90 Donations (PayPal) - Refunds £ 22.09 Easyfundraising £ 45.32 Gift Aid - Bank Interest - |
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| Total £ 31,241.07 |
| CHI DON GUE EQS EVM INS LEA LIC SFG VEN EVE WEB |
Expenditure |
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| Children's Work £ 13.00 Donations £ 2,439.18 Guest Speakers £ 1,038.35 Equipment & Supplies £ 282.09 Evangelistic Material £ 124.04 Insurance £ 342.55 Leadership £ 9,339.15 Licenses £ 303.88 Safeguarding £ 548.24 Venue £ 6,776.00 Events £ 558.11 Website £ 59.88 |
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| Total £ 21,824.47 |
ACCOUNTS CALVARY CHAPEL{Maidstone) 1rstJanuary- 31 D•cember2024 To whom it may concern= Having examined the accounts of Calvary Chapel in M8idstone. I flnd Ihat they are cL88r and in good ordèr with no issues to repor£. Yours sincerely. J.Morian Treasurer of Congregacion de Evarbgélieos ILondonl Charity No 1163394