Our House Church Yateley
Charity Number.. 1196812
Accounts
For the year ended
31 December 2024

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From: 1st January 2024
To: 31 St December 2024
Charity name.. Our House Church Yateley
Charfty registration number: 1196812
Objectives and Activitie8
SORP rnferBrbc8
Para1 17
Summary of the pury)oses of
the charity as set OLrt in rts
goveming document
1. To advan￿ the Christian faith in
accordance wrth the Statement of
Beliefs.
2. To further Chnslian education.
3. To relieve sickness and financial
hardship and to promote and presen
good health by the provision of funds,
goods or services.
4. To provide or assist in the provision of
facilities in the interests of social we￿are
for recreation or other leisure time
occu ation.
Advancin Christian Faith and Education
Summary ofthe main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
a¢tr¥ities, proj6cts or
services identified in the
accounts.
P8r4 1.170Th1
1.19
We meet on Sundays in Yateley Manor
School Hall as well as running specific
ents for Aduts, Yolrth and Kids. In
addition, have Small Groups that meet
in the homes of members of our Church
and V￿ provide fr88 acoss to Right Now
Media where people can source teachings
and trainings led by world class Christian
Experts. We arANely encourage anyone
from our Community, to participate in all
actNIti&s.
Relievin
sickness hardshi
s social
welfare and romotin
ood health
We have a significant focus on helping
people cope with the struggles of lrfe. In
addition to this being addressed in the
activilies mentioned above, we actively
support more than 10 Charities locally and
intemationall
All Trustees have a copy of the
Constitution. We review progress and
idenlrfy opportunities to expand our
Contribution and impact for public benefrt at
Trustees Meetings and whenever
ortunrties arise.
Statement confiming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidan
issued by the Charity
Commission on publi
benefit
Para 1.18

Achievements and Perfornianco
SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the dtfference the
harity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
beneffts to society as a
vthole.
Para 1.20
In 2024 our resources were splrt 50.'50
betsveen the two main activity areas listed
above. A summary of the most important
ones fdlow..
Ch
su
We provided signrficant financial, hands on
and prayer support to more than 10
international and local tharrties
International - Compassion (child
vertyl, Samaritan's Purse (disaster
relief).
NatK)nal - Samaritans, Prostate Cancer
UK, Crisis (financial 5UPPOrt to the
homeless in London), Christian Vision
for Men (expansion of Christian Faith
amongst men in UK).
L cal - Communtty Panty (so¢i81
welfare and foodbank in Yateley),
Yeldall Manor (drug and alcohol
rehabilitation ￿ntre in Reading), Youth
for Christ (outreach to youth and
schools in Camberfey). Wision for Youlh
(youth club in Yateley), Frogmore
{children educational needs in Yateley),
Mind, Homestart. Cowshed.
Ad hoc- Food Boxes and support for
Homeless at Christmas and responses
to pressing needs such a5 fo(MJ
voucher5 for families stwggling
economi¢alty etc.
Minlstrfes
WÉ arranged and contributed financially to
a number of spiritual, training and swal
activities and events for three main groups..
1. Women
We offer a spread of events through the
year each with a specffic purpose..
Our House Church women. We provide
opportunities for women actively
involved in our church to connect, build
relationships, support one another and
promote spiritual grovèth.
In Aprll ran a free mentsl health day.
We had various specialist speakers,
provided lunch and were able to
signpost attendees to further help. 42
women attended and Our House
overed all costs
Inse
tember. we held a ladies event at

Oakwood Climbing Centre in
Wokingharn. This was a retreat for
women. The weekend included
teaching, life stories and worshiping
together. Around 40 wom8n attended.
All Costs were covered by the tickets.
In November we hosted a Christmas
¢rsft evening. 35 ladies attended and all
money raised was donated to 'Ezra
Charitable Trust,. A Charity supportir
Homelessness.
Christian outreach. Church members
host their families and friends to event5
that rnay include guest speakers vtho
share life stories and personal
testimonies on the impact that their faith
has had on their lives.
Servin
our communit . Popular events
attendèd by women in our church and
their guests that provide an opportunity
to raise funds and awareness of local
charities and ￿1r needs.
2. Men
We meet for breakfast on the first Saturday
of every month and run various social
events such as snooker and ten-pin
bowling to build relationships, support one
another and to discuss spiritual and topical
subjeds relevant to men.
We again hosted our annual Weekend
Away at Sandyholme (YMCA), Studland.
attended by 17 men split be￿een church
and non-church goers. Geoff M¢Donald,
an intemational speaker on Mental Health
spoke about his mental breakdown and
encouraged the men to discuss and
support one another in their personal
battles. Another hjghly successful week8nd
with the intention to extend tt from 3 to 4
days in 2025.
The Mens, Ministry focused on t￿lIdIng
lationships and making a difference will
be even more important in these uncertain
times and unexpected challenges.
3. Youth
We run Iwo learning groups for children
that take place during each Sunday service
for one hour. Our younger children aged 3-
7 ears attend the 'The Den. and our older

children aged &12 years att8nd °The
Cabin.. Each group have a dedic8ted room
in which they meet. Both groups have a mix
of indoor and outdoor activities.
We aim to provrde a nurturing and
engaging environment through scripture,
art and craft activities and games where
children can grow in their knowledge and
understanding of God's love, develop
personal relationship with Jesus, and live
out their faith through practical examples of
service. kindness, and compassion.
We aim to create a wel¢oming. safe and
inclusive Spa￿ for every child in our care
and encourage empathy and respect
regardless of differences, backgrounds. or
special requirements for leaming where
they feel loved, valued. and equipped to
live as disciples of our Lord Jesus,
impacting their families, friends, and their
neighbourhood wilh His love.
Other
We hosted the Alpha Course, an
int8mationally recognised evangelism
course for people in our ¢ommunity. 11
people attended.
We host soGial events (eg. Open Mic
Nights) for the communty to build
relationships and provide an affordable
time out together.
We provided support to social Y￿lfare
initiatives at Christmas.
Crisis at Christmas {financial support to the
homeless in London).
Christmas food boxes (we purchased,
packed and delivered 25 fo¢>J hampers to
share the love of Jesus with struggling
families in Yateley.
Our Pastor, Dav8 M*heeldon, meets
regularfy with the leaders of other local
churches in Yateley to share ideas and find
ways to work effectively together for the
good of our community.
hilst Our House Church continues to
expand in both numbers and influenc&, v
are still a relatively small ¢hurch (circa 100
members + 30 children) and ha$ and will
continue lo make a significant impact on
the lives of people in our community
irrespectrve as to whether they go to church
or not. We are recognised as a place
where people feel welcome, loved and
cared for and our reputation in our
communit as a church that makes a

difference continues to expand. Our aim is
to go even further in 2025.
Financial Revlew
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the eriod
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statin
wh the are held
Arnount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materialty in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
chanty continuing as a going
Cr￿cern
Para 1.21
Please see Independent Examiner's Report
Para 1.22
Reserves are held to fur￿ future activth'es
or shtxffalls. Trustees are currently looking
into how to invest reserves res
onsibl
47,489.43
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
NIA
Para 1.24
NIA
Pva 1.23
No uncertainties, please see IndeFendent
Examinerfs Report
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity'8
trust$=
Type of governing document
How is the charity
constituted?
Trustee selection methc¥Js
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to posl or name of
any person or body entitféd
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Constitution
P8ra 1.25
Charilabla Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Para 1.25
The Trustees met four times in 2024 to
review expenditure, agree additional
charitable needs and to review progress
against our aims and objectiV88.
There was no change in composition of the
Trusteés in 2024 and all agreed to serve for
a further year in 2025.
Reference and Administratlve detsilg
Chari
name
Other name the charit uses
istered Charit
number
Chanly's principal address
Our House Church Yatele
5187508
17 The Sett, Yatèley, GU46 6YF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Tr￿ta• n•rne
Offlce (If any}
l)ate8 acted If not lor
whole year
Name of pernon {or body)
eJ)tll•d to appoint trust•• Irf
Karen IAlheeldon
David Turnbull
Paul Sweetland
Debbie Sweetland
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of othern
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
None
Name and objects of th8
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
NIA
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own
assèts
NIA
Declaratlons
Slgnaturols>
Full nam818)
David Daizel Turnbull
Position
Chair
Date

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We Te￿rttotht trustees on my L%amlnatlon of theac¢ountsof thJrHouse Chw¢h Yateleyfortheyeèr
ded 3tst December2024.
Re5pecll¥e responsibllitl•s of trust••5 and ex•nln•r
Asthecharltvstrustees, you are respon51bleforthe prepafatlon of theattounts in acconlantewlth the
requlrementsof the Chrftle5 Art20111"the kri.
It151Jur responsibilltyto:
Examlnethe accounts sertlon 145 ofthe 2011 Prt.
Followthe protedures lald down In the General DIrecl*Jn58l￿n tythe Charlty
Comm1551oners Undersett￿)n 14515) Ibl of the2011 Act: and
State*ththhÈr partlcukryrmatters hfft come to ourattentlon.
B•ds of Ind•pendentex•mlnqrf$ statem
(￿r￿*mInatIOn was taffied tyjt h) •ccordarKe wlth the Genwal Dlrecdwts 8l¥en bytr* tharlty
Commissloner5. An examlnatltsn includes • re¥iew of the accountlr¥ recorts kept bythp charltyand a
comparlson of the accounts preseMÈd t￿se records. It also Indude5 Eonsiderarlon of any uwsual
or dlsd05ures In the ¥ccounts ath4 steking explaMtion5frvm you astrustee5 corKemln8 anysuth
matters. The ￿￿edureS undertaken do not proNldèo11 the e*dence that would be rewked In an aud
and consequerfty we do not e¥press •n a￿lft op1r￿Ort on the view8l¥tn bythe accounts.
IRd•pendenl ex•mln•rf5 Statement
We have completed ourthxmination.
We conflmithat rth) matervjl matter5 have ￿rnet0 ourattentbn tn Ov￿Q￿l0￿ wlth our
&Yamln8tton whkh 8l¥es us causeto belielethat In anymaterial respect:
the accountln8 re¢ord5 were Mt kept In accordancewrth sectk*n 130of the 2011 AL*,.
thè accounts dld not ateor(I wlth the atcountlry records."or
the acwjntsdld notcomptywlth theappllcable requlrementso)nttmin8the fomi•nd
cLrtent ofaccounts setout in the Charttle5 tA￿Thts and Rep)rtsl Re8ulati0Tr52008
othei than ary requlr•ment that the ac¢ounts8fve a true andfalrmewwhkh b nota
matter consldered as part of an independent examinatlon.
We have M concerns and comè across roother matteTS In connettton wlth the
examlnatbn to whkh attention Should be driwn In order to enable a kyopervnderstsndlng of
the Br￿Unts to be rexhed.
ANlrew M5tchell
AR M￿chell &Co Ltd
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ChorteredAccountonts
16 Pollirt Helghty Mewissey, PL266Tr
Date October 2025

Our House Church Yateley
Balance Sheet
31 December 2024
2023
Bank
Cash on hand
Stripe
47,339.43
133.36
150.Tr)
26,443.41
159.86
Total bank and cash
47,622.79
26.603.27
Worshlp and sound assets- cost
Less: Accumulated depreciatlon
14.903.65
10,547.57
12,305.66
8,380.82
Net Book Value of a5set5
4.356.08
3,924.84
Gift aid Accrual
accrual
11.982.59
-396.00
-1,467.56
Total Assets
50,511.31
42,114.70
Reserves
Reserves from Prlor year
Net Income for the year
42,114.70
8,Cl)0.60
32.465.38
9,649.32
Reserves at 31 December 2023
50,115.30
42,114.70

Our House Church Yateley
Income and Expenditure Account
For the year ended
31 December 2024
2023
Income
Tithing
Gift aid
Special collections
53,463.89
5,527.50
8.543.33
38,597.20
13,453.86
Total receipts
67,534.72
52,051.06
Expenditure..
Main Church
Sunday Moming
Rent
Worship
Staff
Under 18
Ladies Events
Mens
Weekday groups
Events
Giftsl Outreach
Charity donations
Bank charges
Suspence
Depreciation
-5,391.34
-1.139.99
-5,256.00
-1,092.00
-22,829.25
-1,238.08
-3,745.26
-1,920.21
-621.83
-583,04
-2,350.72
-10,808.61
-391.03
-3.435.21
-1,053.CKI
4,620.(K)
-1.182.45
-17.500.94
-553.58
79.32
-1,277.30
-809.05
-2,158.92
-7,415.87
-15.57
-2,166.76
-1,700.53
Total expenditure
-59,534.12
42.401.74
Net Income for the perlod
8,000.fA)
9.649.32