CALVARY CHAPEL MAIDSTONE
WORD BASED SPIRIT LED
ANNUAL REPORT
Year Ending 2025
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 most of 2025, three 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 (left the church on 16[th] January 2025) Elder: Ian Fox Elder: Jonathan Bourne Elder: Dennis Scott
Officers
Three additional officers served, on a voluntary basis, during 2025:
Treasurer: Danielle Odojukan and Daniel Morlan Safeguarding Officer: Nicola Bell
Trustees
Four trustees have been appointed to oversee the charity during 2025. Three form the senior leadership of the church, for which the charity represents, the fourth trustee is independent of the church.
Trustee 1: Ian Fox
Trustee 2: Dennis Scott Trustee 3: Jonathan Bourne Trustee 4: Daniel Arnold
Dennis Scott and Jonathan Bourne were appointed as trustees to replace Matthew Hobbs after his departure from the church and resignation from this role on 16[th] January 2025.
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, Ian Fox, Dennis Scott and Jonathan Bourne. Matthew Hobbs resigned his position as Pastor/Elder/Trustee on 16[th] January 2025 and left the church immediately.
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)
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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 and two ‘fun afternoons’ for the local community
Financial Review
The giving received by the church during 2025 was £33,245.44 including Gift Aid for the years 2023 and 2024 of £8,025.71, and the expenditure was £18,508.14. The closing bank balance on 31 December 2025 was £57,276.63.
Please see attached Annual Accounts on the next page
CALVARY CHAPEL MAIDSTONE
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2025
| BAL DOS DOC DOP RFD EYF GFA INT |
Opening Balance - 1st January 2025 £ 42,539.33 Income £33,245.44 Expenditure £ 18,508.14 Closing Balance - 31st December 2025 £ 57,276.63 Income |
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| Donations (Standing Orders) £ 20,873.00 Donations (Cash) £ 4,105.00 Donations (PayPal) - Refunds £ 169.22 Easyfundraising £ 72.51 Gift Aid £ 8,025.71 Bank Interest - |
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| Total £ 33,245.44 |
| CHI YOU DON GUE EQS EVM INS LEA LIC SFG VEN EVE WEB |
Expenditure |
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| Children's Work £ 111.85 Youth Work £143.21 Donations £ 3.334.99 Guest Speakers £ 250.00 Equipment & Supplies £ 2,676.81 Evangelistic Material £ 423.06 Insurance £ 361.06 Leadership £ 1,268.64 Licenses £ 450.87 Safeguarding £ 306.66 Venue £ 8,243.00 Events £ 409.32 Website £ 419.67 |
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| Total £ 18,508.14 |
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