ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
(A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1196830
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store, Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG
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MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
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Legal and Administrative Information 1
Trustees' Report 4 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Accounts 11 to 17
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MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1196830 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01/01/2025 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31/12/2025
TRUSTEES WHO SERVED DURING THE YEAR TO 31/12/2025
Eleanor Langridge (Chair) appointed 28th November 2022 Jané Alam Sheikh appointed 4th September 2020, resigned 31st December 2025 Frances Hodges appointed 18th March 2024 Alan Longhurst appointed 2nd December 2024 Richard Greenhorn appointed 2nd December 2024 Christopher Kronda appointed 27th January 2019, resigned 27th January 2025
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
LEGAL STATUS CIO - ASSOCIATION GOVERNING INSTRUMENT Maybridge Community Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission and governed by a Constitution REGISTRATION DATE Registered 29 Nov 2021
OBJECTS
The furtherance of the Christian religion by the provision of a place of public worship of God and the development of followers of Jesus Christ and helping enquirers of the Christian faith. Activities include pastoral care, teaching about the Christian faith, community involvement, social action and faith development.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS 77 The Strand Goring-by-Sea Worthing BN12 6DR PRIMARY BANKERS Unity Trust Bank plc, Four Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB INDEPENDENT EXAMINER K Gomes Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store, Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG
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MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Introduction
The trustees of the charity, Maybridge Community Church (MCC), present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.
The trustees have prepared the financial statements in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) (second edition – October 2019, including subsequent amendments) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Structure, governance, and management
The existing Trustees appoint any new Trustees following the provisions laid out in the charity’s governing instrument. The Trustees delegate responsibility for the day to day running of the charity to a staff team that reports to The Senior Minister.
The following trustees have served throughout the accounting period, as indicated:
Eleanor Langridge (Chair) appointed 28th November 2022 Jané Alam Sheikh appointed 4th September 2020, resigned 31st December 2025 Frances Hodges appointed 18th March 2024 Alan Longhurst appointed 2nd December 2024 Richard Greenhorn appointed 2nd December 2024 Christopher Kronda appointed 27th January 2019, resigned 27th January 2025
Normally, the Trustees meet four times per year to consider financial considerations and operations of the Charity.
Governing document
Maybridge Community Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission and governed by a Constitution adopted on the 18th March 2024.
Organisational structure
The charity employs a Senior Minister, who reports to the board of trustees. The trustees give their time voluntarily and received no salary or any other benefits from the charity.
The general governance of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees; however, the day-to-day operation is delegated to The Senior Minister and The Operations Director who take any matters of variation to Trustees' meetings for decision making.
The priorities and programme of the church for the year are drawn up by the leadership team and agreed, monitored and evaluated by Elders and Trustees. In agreeing the priorities and programme of the church for the year, Trustees paid due regard to the Public Benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission, in particular the specific guidance on charities and the advancement of religion.
MCC is a member of:
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Evangelical Alliance
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• Further Faster Network • Jubilee +
Aims and purposes
The objects of the Church are:
(a) the furtherance of the Christian religion by the provision and maintenance of a place for the public worship of God for use by partners and attendees of the church
(b) the promotion of other charitable purposes in accordance with the Statement of Faith of the church.
The purpose of Maybridge Community Church, as recorded in our constitution, is to advance the Christian Religion in the United Kingdom.
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Achievements and Performance
The charity carries out a wide range of activities in pursuit of its charitable aims. The trustees consider that these activities, summarised below, provide benefit both to those who are part of Maybridge Community Church (MCC) and the wider community of the Maybridge estate and its environs.
1) The organisation and provision of Christian worship
We want to provide space and opportunities for people to explore faith, to worship, to participate in works that reflect the teachings of Jesus, and to live out their beliefs. It is important for us that we don’t just talk about following Jesus but put it into practice.
2) Gatherings & Discipleship
MCC made specific efforts to engage people's bodies, creativity and emotions in the service to pastorally help people through the difficult times. The church also made opportunities for more people to take on leadership roles and lead different parts of the service.
We follow the rhythms of the Church as we spend time each year looking at Advent, Christmas, Good Friday, Easter and Pentecost. As well as those traditional services we also focus on certain times of the year for celebrations and commemorations such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Refugee Week, Safeguarding Sunday, Harvest, and Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.
3) Sunday Church services
There are three Sunday services. They are freely open to all, providing people of all ages a range of styles and opportunities for the public worship of God, learning about the Christian faith, welcoming newcomers, and building a sense of community.
8.30 am Breakfast Church service is an informal round table discussion with breakfast 11.00 am Mid-morning service with a full programme of children and youth activities. The children’s activities take place in the Keystone Centre, a community building situated just a few hundred metres from the church building.
6.00 pm Evening service called ‘The Six’, followed by a youth gathering called ‘Amplify’. In addition, the sermons from the services are freely available on our website and podcast providers. Other resources and materials related to the services are also available on the website.
4) Mid-week activities
Events for children and families
Tots and Tinies, a weekly parent and toddler group during term time for local parents with pre-school children to meet together and for their children to play and undertake activities such as craft and singing.
Midweek Mash-Up, a weekly after school club for primary aged children. Parenting Courses, for parents and carers looking at parenting themes. Star Trail, a Christmas themed family friendly search for stars in the neighbourhood.
Summer Holiday Club, a gladiators themed holiday club including games, craft, drama, bible stories, quizzes, and general silliness for 5 – 11 year-olds.
Toddler Drop In, during the summer holidays a place for the whole family to relax with refreshments while children aged 0 – 11 can enjoy the space to play.
Events for youth
Weekly term time youth group called ‘Elevate’ on a Wednesday evening for younger teens. Elevate also met on a Sunday morning at the 11 am service at The Keystone Centre. Amplify, the older youth group, meet each Sunday evening after the evening service. On Tuesday evenings there is a ‘Grow Group’ for youth who want to explore more and mature in the Christian faith.
Events for seniors
There is a weekly “Fun for Seniors” meeting and “Mind, Body, Soul” a light lunch followed by a guest speaker and worship.
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Events for church partners
Food and Fellowship lunches are a monthly opportunity for people to make connections with others across the church family. As well as sharing lunch it’s a time for deepening relationships with people they already know and building new friendships and widening their social circle. Each month provides a time for discussion related to living a Christian life today, encouraging one another and reflecting on God’s goodness and faithfulness. It also provides an opportunity to invite non-church members to a relaxed and informal gathering.
Community activities
The church provides pastoral care to those in need, enables prayer sessions at the church building and in people’s homes, and supports around 25 home groups (known as Partnership Groups) meeting across Worthing. These groups enable people to learn together about following Jesus and provide support to each other.
MCC works with other local churches, supporting refugee families through the separate charity called ‘Worthing 4 Refugees’.
Pastoral support provides for those in the community in need or seeking the care and support of a minister or church, and a Care Fund provides financial support to those in need in the church and beyond.
From August 2020 we have taken on the Boxes of Hope project for this part of Worthing that was developed by Transforming Lives for Good. Despite the pandemic this was continued in 2021 and changed to Bags of Hope. The cost-of-living crisis has meant that this work has continued in 2025. We mobilise volunteers from within and outside the church to enable those in the local area in need to obtain free bags of food, household items, games and recipes. Donations are provided, in food or funds so that it is free at the point of need.
In the summer, we opened our church building and grounds for a free community Fun Day, featuring a barbecue, drinks, games, a bouncy castle, gaming bus, live music and face painting. Over 400 people from the local community joined us for the day.
The church building has been hired by the local community with support for refugees, learning English as a second language, foster care support, counselling, community choir, etc. In addition the church building is used to hold rites of passage ceremonies such as baby dedications, weddings, funerals, and thanksgiving services.
5) Other events and activities
Social gatherings, learning opportunities and community events that were organised or facilitated by the church include:
Alpha course - for those exploring life, Christianity and faith 321 course - for those who want to think about life, the world and God CAP – A free money course that teaches budgeting skills, how to save money, how to avoid getting into debt, etc.
Aspire Ladies Group - an opportunity for women to worship, go deeper with God and connect with one another.
The Men’s Group - an opportunity for men to get together from games evenings to DIY days.
6) Social Media
The church website continues to provide information to the public and church users about the activities of the church, our role in the community, information about the Christian faith, and explanations about how to be involved in church life. The church has over 920 followers (891 in 2024) on its Facebook page, over 290 Instagram followers (244 in 2024) and over 270 subscribers (270 in 2024) to its YouTube Channel.
7) Partnership
The church leadership is grateful for all those partners who give their time freely to enable all these activities to take place. To be a partner means to be actively involved in and committed to MCC, sharing in its mission, vision, and values, including financial support and participation in worship and ministry of the church. There are 198 partners (179 in 2024). The average monthly congregation is 980 (826 in 2024).
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Reserves The Trustees consider the level of reseNes they wish to retain, appropate to the charity's need5. This is based on the church's size and the level of financial commltments held. The Trustees airn to ensure the church will be able to ctsntinue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if tthe is a temporary shortfall In income or neXpeCted expendilure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily. Summary Despite a challenging year, with the c05t-of-living cll515 PUttiThg fflore demand for our services, the Increase In gUlar donations is lust over 10% 10 £319K 12024 £286KI. Total Increase in incorning resources 15 also just over IO% to £337K (2024 E306KI. However. costs coThtinued to rise and these have exceeded our incotne by El IK12024 £3LKI. NB.. 2024 comparisons are from the charity 1134489 for whlch there are separate finaThaal statements. Trustees Responsibilitles The Charities Att 2011 qUi5 the trustees to ppa financial statements for each financial year which 9ives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financlal siatetnent5 the trustees are required to.. Select sultabie accountlng Policies and apply them thnslstenuy Make judgement5 and e5titnate5 that are reasonable and prudent Prepare financtal statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existen. The trustees a sponble for keeping proper accovnting ordS, whlch disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the tmst. They are a150 responsible for safe9uarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of rraud and other irQUIantIes. Approved by the Trustees on . 9.4.26 Signed on their behalf by Trustee Prfnied Name.. rJq£
MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 9 to 17.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees of Maybridge Community Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2022 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of Maybridge Community Church's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2022 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
Since Maybridge Community Church‘s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Maybridge Community Church as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
………………………………………… K Gomes FCIE MAAT Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store, Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG
Date: 9.4.26
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MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Donations & Legacies Investment Income Charitable Activities Other Income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of Charitable Activities TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Transfer of Funds NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS Transferred from Unincorporated Restated TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 3a 3b 3c 3d 4 |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 299,261 20,296 110 319,667 - 4,439 - - 4,439 - 11,358 - - 11,358 - 1,661 - - 1,661 - |
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| 316,719 20,296 110 337,125 - |
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| 296,635 51,695 74 348,404 - |
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| 296,635 51,695 74 348,404 - |
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| 20,084 (31,399) 36 (11,279) - (15,969) 15,969 - - - |
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| 4,115 (15,430) 36 (11,279) - |
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| 505,807 28,375 334 534,515 - |
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| 509,922 12,945 370 523,236 - |
All of the Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.
The notes form part of these financial statements, found on pages:- 11 to 17
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MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET
A5 AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
Total
3X-Do£-25 31-Dec-14
Ftsr
Fd5
Flxod Assets
Tangible A55ets
lTrYestment Assets
léoies
305.677
305.677
305.6YI
305.677
CurrentAssets
DebtOrS& Prepayments
Cash oi bank In hand
206,E74
12.945
219.219
Total Curr•ntAss•ts
20?.314
11945
220.259
Creditor5- due withlnone ye
2,70D
NET CVRRENT ASSET5
,614
12,945
217.559
TOTAL ASSETS I5
MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.
Basis of preparation:
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2022.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Assessment of Going Concern
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Recognition of Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Incoming Resources with Related expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as income receivable.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts and is described in the Report of the Trustees.
Donated Services and Facilities
These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.
Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Investment Gains and Losses
This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.
Governance Costs
Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees’ meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Grants with Performance Conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants Payable without Performance Conditions
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.
Investments
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value.
Pensions
Pension contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable.
Fund Accounting
Funds held by the charity are either:
1. Unrestricted funds
These are funds which can be used in accordance with the charity's objectives, at the discretion of the trustees.
2. Restricted funds
These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
3. Designated funds
These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific purposes or projects.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Fixed Assets
i) The church and halls buildings are included in the accounts at the original construction cost.
ii) The freehold land is subject to a pre-emption clause, contained in a Land Registry Transfer dated 18th June 1968 (modified by a Deed of Variation dated 31st January 2005 and a Deed of Release and Consent dated 12th November 2008), which provides that if, during a period of 80 years from 18th June 1968, the buildings shall cease to be used as a church, the Worthing Borough Council can purchase the land and buildings for £1,250 together with a sum representing the open market value of the buildings. Thus, the freehold land has been included in the accounts at £1,250. Title Absolute is held by The Official Custodian for Charities on behalf of Maybridge Community Church.
iii) Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost.
iv) Tangible fixed assets, acquired out of restricted funds, are transferred to and held in unrestricted funds following the discharge of the relevant restriction.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied are as follows:
Land & Buildings 2% Fixtures & Fittings 10% Computers & Equipment 20%
There has been no change to the accounting polices (Variation rules and methods of accounting) since last year.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Cost Transfer of Assets from Unincorporated Additions Disposals Gain/ (Loss) At 31 December 2025 Accumulated Depreciation Transfer of Assets from Unincorporated Charge for the Year Disposals during year At 31 December 2025 Net Book Value At 31 December 2025 At 31 December 2024 |
Computers & Equipment Fixtures & Fittings Land & Buildings 2025 £ £ £ £ 21,969 27,086 594,854 643,909 3,880 3,509 - 7,389 - - - - |
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| 25,849 30,595 594,854 651,298 |
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| 16,077 14,982 297,252 328,311 2,568 2,870 11,872 17,310 - - - - |
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| 18,644 17,852 309,124 345,621 |
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| 7,205 12,743 285,729 305,677 |
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The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31st December 2025 : None
| 3. INCOMING RESOURCES Note b) Investment Income Bank interest c) Activities for Generating Funds& Premises Hire income d) Income from church activities a) Donations & Legacies Offerings Tax Recovered Gift Days, Appeals etc. Other Church Courses Office Supplies Photocopying Refreshments Children and Families |
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 231,359 20,296 110 251,765 - 46,093 - - 46,093 - 21,639 - - 21,639 - 170 - - 170 - 299,261 20,296 110 319,667 - |
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| 4,439 - - 4,439 - 4,439 - - 4,439 - |
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| 11,358 - - 11,358 - 11,358 - - 11,358 - |
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| 1,661 - - 1,661 - 385 - - 385 - - - - - - 5 - - 5 - 52 - - 52 - 1,219 - - 1,219 - |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
| 4. RESOURCES EXPENDED Note Charitable Activities : Depreciation Building:- Cleaning Materials DBS Disclosure Costs Equipment and Fittings Health and Safety Insurance Maintenance Service Contracts Rent Electricity Gas Water Care:- Hospitality Special Pastoral Volunteer Appreciation Finance:- Accounting & Payroll Bank account fees Stripe/GC/Givt Fees Ministry:- Alpha Church Services Ministry-DBS Discipleship Resources Guest Speakers Publicity Refreshments Ministry: Sunday Office costs:- ICT Costs Membership Office Supplies Photocopier Telephone & Internet Website and Database Staff Employment Staff Employment Staff - Salaries Staff - Pension costs Staff - PAYE Children & Family:- Children and Families Youth Designated and Restricted Amplifying Voices Arab World Ministries Events Mission Care fund Governance costs:- Independent Examiner's |
296,635 51,695 74 348,404 - Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 17,308 - - 17,308 - 946 - - 946 - - - - - - 1,291 - - 1,291 - 356 - - 356 - 2,663 - - 2,663 - 650 - - 650 - 4,941 - - 4,941 - 3,240 - - 3,240 - 5,090 - - 5,090 - 2,948 - - 2,948 - 1,332 - - 1,332 - - - 762 - - 762 - 7 - - 7 - 569 - - 569 - - 781 - - 781 - 523 - - 523 - 615 - - 615 - - 2,550 - - 2,550 - 222 - - 222 - 282 - - 282 - 430 - - 430 - 470 - - 470 - 1,256 - - 1,256 - 1,054 - - 1,054 - 637 - - 637 - - 372 - - 372 - 4,817 - - 4,817 - 829 - - 829 - 2,081 - - 2,081 - 732 - - 732 - 995 - - 995 - - 5,492 - - 5,492 - 160,081 9,593 - 169,674 - 26,597 1,431 - 28,028 - 37,018 3,399 - 40,417 - - 2,730 - - 2,730 - 2,900 9,641 - 12,541 - 13,484 - 13,484 - - 1,520 - 1,520 - - 9,600 - 9,600 - - 71 74 145 - - 1,509 - 1,509 - - 1,447 - 1,447 - - 1,025 - - 1,025 - |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
5. RESTRICTED FUNDS
| RESTATED OPENING BALANCES Missions Distribution Local Fund Amplifying Voices Arab World Ministries Fund Emmanuel Ministries Fund Pursuit International Tearfund Care Fund Ladies Fellowship Fund Lucy Clay Fund Mind Body and Soul Fund Parish Nursing Project Fund Restricted Gifts Strand Building Fund Tots and Tinies Fund Youth Fund Women's Special Events Fund Total Restricted Funds |
B/F Restated 01-Jan-25 Transfer 01-Jan -25 £ £ £ 16,446 - 16,446 (1,520) 1,520 - (9,600) 9,600 - (1,520) 1,520 - (1,520) 1,520 - 288 288 3,159 3,159 (11) 11 - 2,996 2,996 893 893 185 185 - - 4,133 4.133 50 50 13 13 211 211 |
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| 14,203 14,171 28,374 |
| CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR Transferred from Unincorporated Missions Distribution Local Fund Amplifying Voices Arab World Ministries Fund Emmanuel Ministries Fund Pursuit International Tearfund Care Fund Ladies Fellowship Fund Lucy Clay Fund Mind Body and Soul Fund Parish Nursing Project Fund Restricted Gifts Strand Building Fund Tots and Tinies Fund Youth Fund Women's Special Events Fund Total Restricted Funds |
Transfer Balance 01-Jan-25 Income Expenditure Gain/Loss Transfer 31-Dec-25 £ £ £ £ £ £ 16,446 4,011 (22,277) - 1,820 - - - (1,520) - 1,520 - - - (9,600) - 9,600 - - - (1,520) - 1,520 - - 760 (2,280) - 1,520 - 288 - (288) - - 3,159 551 (1,447) - 2,263 - - 11 - (11) - 2,996 - - - 2,996 893 - (71) - 822 185 - - - 185 - 3,281 (2,025) - 1,256 4,133 - (340) - 3,793 50 579 (582) - 47 13 10,873 (9,641) - 1,245 211 241 (115) - 337 |
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| 28,374 20,296 (51,695) - 15,969 12,945 |
Restricted Funds
Care Fund is for pastoral needs within the church and community. Ladies Fellowship Fund is for ministry among senior ladies.
The Lucy Clay Fund is primarily to assist people from the church in mission work. Mind Body and Soul Fund is for activities and outreach to older people in the community.
Mission Local Community Fund is for costs and outreach within our local community, e.g. Bags of Hope, Warm Space, etc. Parish Nursing Project Fund is for supporting the parish nursing ministry in the community. Strand Building Fund is for church refurbishment.
Tots and Tinies Fund is for parent and baby/toddler group
Youth Fund is for activities and outreach to young people within the church and the local community.
Restricted Gifts Fund is for money that is not directly related to church funds. It passes in and out of the account. Women’s Special Event Fund is for providing special events among women.
Missions Global Fund are for distribution to specific mission agencies external to the church. They are as follows:
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Pursuit International Fund is for the work of Pursuit International.
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Arab World Ministries Fund is for the work of AWM Pioneers.
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Emmanuel Ministries Fund is for the work of Emmanuel Ministries Calcutta.
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Tearfund is for the work of Tearfund
The restricted funds are wholly represented by cash reserves of the church.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
6. DESIGNATED FUNDS
| CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR Transferred from Unincorporated Men’s Special Events Fund Total Designated Funds |
334 110 (74) - - 370 Transfer Balance 01-Jan-25 Income Expenditure Gain/Loss Transfer 31-Dec-25 £ £ £ £ £ £ |
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| 334 110 (74) - - 370 |
Designated Funds
Men’s Special Event Fund is for providing special events among men.
CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR
| TOTAL ALL FUNDS Transferred from Unincorporated Total Designated Fund Total General Fund Total Unrestricted Funds Total Restricted Funds Total Funds 2025 7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Pleo Community Cafe Cash Float Unity Trust Current Account Unity Trust Instant Access Account 8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS Sundry accounts receivable 9. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS AMO FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Accounts Payable Independent Examiner's Fee |
334 505,807 110 316,719 (74) (296,635) - - - (15,969) 370 509.922 Transfer Balance 01-Jan-25 Income Expenditure Gain/Loss Transfer 31-Dec-25 £ £ £ £ £ £ |
334 505,807 110 316,719 (74) (296,635) - - - (15,969) 370 509.922 Transfer Balance 01-Jan-25 Income Expenditure Gain/Loss Transfer 31-Dec-25 £ £ £ £ £ £ |
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| 506,141 316,829 (296,709) - (15,969) 510,292 28,374 20,296 (51,695) - 15,969 12,944 534,515 337,125 (348,404) - - 523,236 |
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| UNTS | Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds 31-Dec-25 31-Dec-24 £ £ £ £ 927 - - 927 - 40 - - 40 - 15,665 - - 15,665 - 189,642 12,945 - 202,587 - 206,274 12,945 - 219,219 - |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds 31-Dec-25 31-Dec-24 £ £ £ £ 1,040 - - 1,040 - 1,040 - - 1,040 - |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total Funds Funds Funds 31-Dec-25 31-Dec-24 £ £ £ £ 2,700 - - 2,700 - 1,645 - - 1,645 - 1,055 - - 1,055 - |
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MAYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
| 10. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS Gross Wages & Salaries Employer's National Insurance Costs Pension Contributions |
TOTAL 2025 £ 238,549 205,826 8,063 24,660 |
TOTAL 2024 £ - - - |
|---|---|---|
| - |
The average number of paid staff employed in the year was nine. Six are full time and three are part time . Staff are paid through the PAYE system. No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
Pension contributions are paid into a Nest workplace pension scheme for seven members of staff . No members of staff had pension contributions paid into an individual pension scheme.
Average number of employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
| Activities in furtherance of charity's objects Management and administration Other |
TOTAL 2025 6 2 1 9 |
TOTAL 2024 - - - 0 |
|---|---|---|
11. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES
None of the trustees received any remuneration or benefits for their role as trustee during the year.
One of the charity’s trustees, Jané Alam Sheikh, is a founder of Pursuit International, which is a recipient of funding from the charity. During the year, amounts totalling £2,280 was were made to this organisation. The trustee declared their interest and did not participate in any discussions or decisions relating to the funding of this organisation.
12. RISK ASSESSMENT
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
13. RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
14. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees' report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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