2025-03-31-accounts - Ewhurst Baptist Church

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01.04.2024 To 31.03.2025 Charity name: EWHURST BAPTIST CHURCH Charity registration number: Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. advance education and carry out other charitable purposes. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Sunday services as well as other services at special times such as Easter and Christmas. Occasional prayer meetings. Other congregational activities for the benefit of the church, such as shared lunches and home group meetings. We run a Forest Church on the first Sunday of each month, in partnership with the Anglican Church in the village. Community focused events such as, social activities for older people. Toddler group weekly during term time. We have previously run a youth club during term time when we have had capacity - this is on hold at the moment but may happen ain in future. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Achievements and Performance SORP reference

The Church has supported members, friends, and visitors in the practice of the Christian faith. The Church also seeks new and interesting ways to engage with the local community regarding the Christian faith. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. P8ra 1.20 The Church runs services each Sunday morning to which anyone is very welcome. These services are advertised by word of mouth and also on social media, inviting people to come along. These Sunday services are for the spiritual wellbeing of church members as well as the presenting and discussing of ideas regarding the Christian faith. The Church runs a small number of special services at key Christian festivals such as Easter and Christmas, sometimes partnering with the Parish church. Through these events the Church is seeking interesting and innovative ways to communicate the ideas of the Christian faith to both members, regulars and those new to these ideas. In 2022 the Church began a new project called 'Forest Church,. This project runs a service each month that seeks to learn about and encounter God through reflection on nature and creation. This is quite different to a traditional church service and has proved popular with some in the local community who do not attend traditional church. The Church also provides ongoing spiritual and practical care for its members and friends as well as anyone in the local community in certain circumstances such as moments of need. The Church has engaged with the local community in various practical ways in response to perceived needs within the community as well as wider society. The Church runs a Toddlers group that proves to be a cherished time each week for the parents, grandparents, childminders, and young ones who attend. The group is beneficial both for the young ones who get to socialise at key points in their personal development and also for the adults, typically mums, for whom the group offers a key point of social contact, friendship, and SLlPPOrt.

I l)0 ClILir(,Ii11.7g provioijsly run a youtli club for IIIc* Iociil cominijnity T Iii8 hcls in the past proved popular with both the children who pnjoy coming and the parents who are ahle to Ipavp thpir children in a trijstpd environment and have some free time. The youth club always seeks to provide a positive space for those who come by including fun as well as educational activities and also the opportunity to discuss important questions. This is not happening at the moment but might be revisited in future. The Church has run a club for older folk called KIKS. Typically, this club has provided the opportunity to socialise and play games. Sometimes a meal has been shared. This club has proved another key point of social activity for some in the local community who are otherwise lonely. This club was put on hold during summer 2022 due to the need to find new volunteers. However, during the cost~of-living crisis, towards the end of 2022, the Church, with the help of volunteers from the Parish church, started to run a Warm Space. This project is in line with many other similar projects currently run by local churches and community centres, specifically in response to the cost-of-living crises, for the benefit of local communities in need. From the Warm Space, our current Lunch Club developed. The Lunch Club is on once a month, currently usually on the first Friday from 12- 2pm. It offers a free lunch and hot drinks in a warm environment. It is open to anyone however it has proved very popular with a number of older folks from surrounding local communities who have cherished the opportunity to meet socially and share a meal with friends. The Church also provides financial support and well as encouragement and prayer to selected mission partners in different parts of the world. These partners work for the benefit of people and communities in often very deprived areas or incredibly difficult situations. The Church currently supports projects in Ukraine as well as Tearfund (a charity working in many different places) and Release International (an organisation workirig witti persecuted Christians

Financial Review 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 Amount of reserves held Par8 1.21 As per Accounts prepared by Shaw Gibbs Chartered Accountants Para 1.22 Our policy for holding reserves is to ensure that we keep 2 months, Minister's stipend. Para 1.22 £8,000 The Church is almost entirely funded via donations from members and friends. The Church receives a very small amount of income by renting the premises. During this period the church also received some small donations from local charities towards to running of the Lunch Club and Toddlers Grou The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Structure, Governance and Management Type of governing document How is the charity constituted? Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 Trustees are nominated and a vote is taken at a full Church meeting. The Candidate shall be elected if he/she has received votes from at least 70 % of those members present and entitled to vote. Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Ewhurst Ba NIA 1199620 The Street Ewhurst Surrey GU6 7QA tist Church CIO

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole year Trustee name Office (if any) Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if an Benjamin Scadden Glesni Pratt Minister Treasurer Angela Stride Dave Smith Secretary Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name Baptist Union of Great Britain ear Hold Title to The Church and The Manse Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc) fcADDFA (rJ(ffE SLJI l4artt) Lb¥Lr Date

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: I Iflq 620 REP RT OFTHKTR TE AUDITED FINAN IAL FOR THE VEAR ENDED 31 MA Shaw Gibbs Limit Wey Court Wesi Union Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7PT

EWHIiRST BAPTtST CHURCH NTENT for the NANCTAT, STATEI MENT 'ear ende 31 March 2025 PAI Repoyt of the Trnsttts Independent Examlner'g Repoi't StAt¢ment of Fknanclal Aettvltles BAlrtnee Sheet NoteB to the Flnan¢lAI Statem•nts DetAlled Stnt¢m¢nt of FinanclAI Aeilvltt¥8 10 to li

EWHUR5T BAYfIsT CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the ar ended 31 Mareh 2025 The trust¢¢s prt thr r6POrt with the stat6rnents 0£ the djarity for th¢ yr&r ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have ttdopted the provisions of Accounting 4nd Reporting by Chtrities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable io tharities preparing their ac¢ounts in accordonee with ihe FinanciaI Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir¢lgnd (FRS I021 (effedive _ January 20191. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governiftg document The charity is Controlled by its governing documell¢ Ldeed of ttwst and constileS an uoincorporated djarity. REFERENCE AND ADMINlS'fRATIVK DET.41LS Regi8teitd Chniaty nmber Pi'inclpaj add1$ The Streel EWHURST Surrey GU6 7QA Ttwstees B sdden A Sirido O Pralt D Smith IDdepw>dent ExATnlnor Lunce RedmÉ Shaw Gibbs Liinited Wey Courl Wesl Union Road Furnhajn SILrrey GU9 7PT Sollcltors iihony Collins Solicitors 134 Edmund Slre¢l BiTmingham B3 2ES Bgr¢l&ys Bank UK pl 71 higli Street CianIeigh Surr¢y GU6 8AX Approved by order of the board gftryslees on.,..... .. 12 2025 . and siwed on its behalf ty.. Trustee B. SLADbE Pa8e I

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EWH ST BApfIsT CKUR Indepertdtnt exwninei's Trpoi't lo the thvstees of EwhuJ¥t Baprfst Chuith I report to the ¢h8rity my examinatitsj of the ac¢ourtts of Ewhurst Baptist Chur¢h (the Tmst) for the year ended 31 2025. Respon8ibilitles and basi5 of twrl As the charity iruste¢s of the Trust you are r¢sFonsible for the preparation of the ac¢ouuts In 0[dan with the requiretn¢nts oEih¢ Charities Act 2011 ('the Aci,). I reyk)rt in re5pecl of my exiuninalion of the Trusi's accounts carrted out under Section 145 oFthe Act and in wryin8 out my ¢xamination I h&ve folloi¥ed all applicable Directions giv by the Charity Conunigsion under Section 145(5){b) ofthe Ad. Ind¢pw)dent exakninei's 8tfitement I hive completed my ?xJJninaiioTh, I confirm that no malerikl matters h&ve ¢ome to nty aitention in o)nnection with t examination byving rn¢ cause to believe thol in material resp¢ct'. accounting records w¢re not kopt in respect of theTrust as requir¢d by S¢¢tion 130 of the A¢t.' or the accounts do not accord with those recerds. or the a¢countE do not comply with the applictlblo rgquiremenls wncerning the form and content of 4¢¢ounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Rwrts'l Regulfjlions 2008 other thJJ] uny reqwrement iliat the accouiits give true and fair view whi¢h 15 not a m4lt¢r con5ideted lls part oran independent examination. I h4v¢ no eoncorns and have come across no oth¢r matlers in ¢onnection Mqth the ex8n)inatioti to whieh attvntion ghould be drawryi in this r¢port in order to enable a propgr erStanding of the accounts ta be reached. Lw)ce Redman Shaw Oibbs Limited Wey Coiirt Wwl Uniort Road Farnham Surr¢y GU9 7PT ,Q..... io*s Page 2

EWHURST BAPTIST CHtrRCH STATEMLNT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the vear ended 31 M#rch 2025 2025 Tot funds 2024 Total funds Unrestrict funds Restricted funds otys INC.OME AND El+lDOWMENTS FROM Donalion8 and legacies 46.478 235 46.713 27.855 Other tradin8 actiwities Inveslment income 844 2.370 985 2,370 Total 235 EXPENDITURE ON ChfiJllAbie nttlYlde8 Work oFih¢ church 324 NKT INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) (21,796) (891 (21.885) (26,103) RECONCILIATtON OF FUNDS Toiai funds broughi £orward 1,575.803 3,089 1.578,892 1,604,995 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1 $54 007 557 007 1578 892 The notes forni pwt of these financial statements Pag¢ 3

EWHURST BAPTIST CHURCH BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2025 2025 Tots funds 2024 Total fijnds Unrestricted Restried fund8 fijnds Notes FIXED ASSE15 Tangible &s&ets I.488.0 1,488.0(K) 1.491.650 CURRENT ASSETS Dgbtors Cath at brk and in hwjd 4,731 4,731 67,649 3.000 70,fA9 90,086 CREDITORS Amounts falliti8 due within on¢ y¢or (1,642) 11,&121 (2,844) NET CURRENT ASSKTS 87,242 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,554,007 3.000 1,557,007 1.578.892 NET ASSETS 1.554 007 1557 007 1578 892 FUNDS Umr¢ytricted fund8 Restri¢ied funds 10 1.354,007 1,575,ts03 TOTAL FUNDS 1557 007 1578 892 The fin cia] statomo)ts ivcfe approved by the Board of Trustees and authoris¢d for i35ue on . and were signed on itg behal( by., . sMir14 The notes forni part of these fin8ncial 3talements Page 4

EWHURST BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the *%r ended 31 March 202S ACCOUNTfNG POLICIES Basls of pttpai4ng the fiDaneial stAtemellts Th¥ fircial statemeiits of the cliarily, vikn.ch is A public benefit ¢ntity under FRS 101 have bwi prepared in aceordan¢c with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accountsng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Rec0Fnmd Pra¢ti¢e applicable to charities pr¢paring tl)eir accounts in accordgn¢e with the Financial Reporlin8 StandDJd applicable in the UK &nd Republic of Erelllnd (FRS 102) (effective l Janu9ry 2019),. Financial Reporiing Standard 102 'The F=nOnci Reponing Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and tho Charities Act 2011. The fittsncia] staiemeot$ have been prepared under ihe histori cosi conweftiion. Ineome All incom2 is recogni$ed in the Slalement of Financi Activities once the clwity has entitl¥mertt to the funds, it is probablc that the income will be received ld the an]ount b¢ meBsured reIiably. Expendl¢ure Liabililies are recogrtised as eKpendituro as soon as there is a legal or constructivo obligation commitling ihe ¢harily to IhLt ¢xpenditur4 it is probable Tb.at O transfer of ¢conomic benefits will bo required in settlement the amount of the obligalion be measured reliably. Expenditur6 15 CoUnted lor on 8n Accru5 basis and hos been ClSIfied under heath'n8S thal aggregate a]1 cost reluted to the ¢4t¢Bory. Where costs cgnnot be direcily aitribuied to particular helldin¥s they haye been dlocaled to activitie$ on a basis ¢onsistent with the use of ources. T8ngiblt fixed a88el8 Deprcciaiion is provided at th¢ following rAtes in ordeT to writ¢ off eRth &8sd over ils estimated useful Fixtyroy and filtin8S 2S% on cost No depreciation has be#n chaT8ed on Freehold Propertie& TAxY4tlon Tho chllrit> 15 exempi from tax on its ehaTiitble activities. Irund a¢¢ountlnR Uorqstrictgj funds cpfL be used in accordrmce wilh the charitable objectives the discretion of the Irw4¢ees. Re$tricted fund8 csn only be used For p'tIar restri¢ted purposes Mfjthirt tho objects of the charity. Restrictions aris¢ when spocified by the doior or when funds are raised for particular restri¢ied purposes. Further expIDtiOn oftho natwe and purpose of each fund is included in the notss to the fin8nci41 $tat¢ments. Pen8ion costs 1 other poyt.ietirnncnt bene15ts The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribution5 PSLyable to the ch8Jily s pension scliem¢ we chged lo the Statement ofFinanciaJ Activitie8 in the period to wliicli they relate. Covtrnance cost$ These Comprise ¢xpenditUTe relating to compliance with ¢onslitutiona] and statutory requirement$. Page 5 continud...

EWHiiRST BAPTIST CItURCH TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued foi- the -ear ended 31 MArch 2025 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2025 21n4 Funthaisrng ev¢nts 844 985 INVESTMENT fNCOM 2025 2024 Deposit account intorg8t 370 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Rev Ben sddOn is pèid for his ministerial duli&9, he Tet*iVos no remunera¢ivn for his dutses as a Irustee of the charity. As part of his remw)erntion pa¢Lage h¢ received ryon4uable benefit of the use of the manse. properly i)Moed by tho churth, TiThstee8' eXse5 The church has reimbursed Rev, Ben Scadd¢n £oT wator rel¢s and In$Uran cosling £829 in tota]. STAFF COSTS 2025 224 Wa8es ar1 Oiher pension cosis 24,036 21450 With otYe¢t ftom Septembgr 20214 MinisLJTr wa8 employed by the chur¢h and he and his fomily are living in th¢ Mans& The &verw monthly number of employees during the year was follows.. Minisl¢r 2025 2024 No employees re¢¢ivqd emolum15 in aycess of£60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATELWENT OF FINANaAL ACTIVITIES Unrestrithd R¢slricted funds funds Total fijnds INCOME AND EIYDOIVLWENTS FROM Donati(His and le¥a¢ies 27,040 815 27,855 Other trading athivitses Investnient income 985 985 Total 29,186 815 EXPENDITURE or4 Chatithble Attlvitie8 Work of the church 55.215 889 Page 6 continued..,

EWHURST BAPTIST CHURCH ES TO THE FtYANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the vekr ended 31 March 202S COMPAIL4TIVES FOX THE STATEMENT OIP FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES- £oiitinued Unrestrieted Restrioted funds funds Total funds NET INCOMEIIEXPENDJTURE) TiYthgftt¥ between 126,029) 174) (26,1031 Net movement In fuDds (28,757) 2.654 (26.103) RECONCILL4TION OF FUNDS TO funds brought forWd 1.604.560 435 1,604,995 TOTAL J7UNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1575 803 I S78 892 TAIYGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixlures Freehold property fittings Toids COST AI i ApTiI 2024 and 31 March 2025 1488 000 DEPRECL4TION At l April 2024 Ch4T8¢ Yor y 10,947 3.6JO 10,947 Al 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 488 000 1488 000 At 31 Mord) 2024 1488 000 1491650 Freehold property wpresents the trlte¥s estimat¢ of the M8mse £638,OIX) and ¢hurch building £850,0 DEBTORS: AMOiNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ON YEAR 2025 2024 Other debiiys Prepayments and income 4,641 90 4,463 Page 7 orjtinued...

EWHURST BAPTIST CHURCH TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMErs- continued for the exr ended 31 March 2025 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade creditor Other er¢ditors 172 1,178 844 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movetnent in funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 UnltI,eted funds Gtrt¢roL fund 1.575,803 (21,796) 1,534,007 Restrleted fund8 Village WllTm Hub Mothers & toddlers Seniors Youth 412 334 143 1,300 900 412 538 89 1,030 931 204 (541 (270) 31 89 TOTAL FUNDS 1578 892 21885) 1557 007 Net mov8mont in funds, induded in the ubove ar¢ Is follo.. Inooming resour¢¢s Resour expend Movement in funds Uniwtilcted fund8 G¢n0raJ thThd 49,692 (71,488) (21,796) Resti4cted fundj Warm Hub Mothers & loddl¢rs Seniors Youth 204 204 (54) <270) 31 154) {270) 31 235 324 89 TOTAL FUNDS 21885) Page 8 continued..,

EWHURST BAPTIST CHURC NOTES T THE FIDIANCIAL STATELIIENTS- for the vear ended 31 Mardi 2025 tiniied io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- corttlnued Comparatlves for tnoven)ent kn funds Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrejtslcted funds G¢nerni fund 1,604,5É0 (26,029) (1728) 1.575.81)3 Restsleted funds Village Wosm Hub Moihgrs & loddler5 Seniors Youth 412 412 334 143 1,300 900 435 (ioi) 27 116 1,311) 900 74 435 728 1604 995 TOTAL FUNDS 1.578 892 Compar&tive net movemenl in funds, induded in the aiy)ve Afo as follows.. Incomin8 resources Re8ource5 expended Movement in funds Uniwti'ltted Genorol fund 29,186 (55,215) (26,029) Re81rf¢t•d fund8 Warm Hub Mothers & loddler5 550 265 (651) (ioi) 27 813 889 74 TOTAL FUNDS 26 103> 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no re]a¢¢d party transactions for-the year endod JI March 2025. Page 9

EWHURJT BAPTIST CHtrRCH ETAILED STAIEMENT OF FINAIS'CIAL ACIIVITIES for the -eAr ended 31 IILrrh 2025 2025 INCOME AIYD ENDOWMEPITS Donationy And legA¢les Donations ftaid Legacies Grants 26.184 3,905 23,728 3.397 130 600 16.624 46.713 27.855 Othei. ti'AtJlng Attlvltles Fundi'ai$ing event5 844 983 Inyestmeni In¢ome Deposit accoutit intorest 2.370 Total intomlmg isouJe 49,927 30,001 EXPENDITURE ChAiitfible ACtivltltr8 Siipend Pensions Rat25 and water Insurart¢e Liglit and li¢al Tel¢phon¢ Postaue ld $t&tsonery Sundri¢s CleIng Gardoning Chtir¢h supplies Genor1 Offi¢e Supplies Mllinten4nr¢ Repairs Ministry speokeTS Mission expenses Oulreach Funds raised For specifi¢ GroupslP¢opl8 Subs¢riplions Sundry Gifts St8ff Trwnins & we]fare Church Away Day Computer ExpSe$ Travel & Subsistence Forwt Sthool Mothers & Tod{U5 Postage WArm Hub exp¢n5es Web5jt¢ Carried fonvard 24,036 3,041 3.456 1.787 2,787 613 22,430 2.571 3,649 .732 5.138 679 331 282 1,428 377 403 243 .626 644 22 384 22,JJ8 350 2,100 3,806 205 1.760 152 1,125 610 14 455 230 640 484 60 795 150 19 19 54 241 144 238 363 358 66,552 66 50,780 This page dous not fonn p*t of the statutory flnancial statements Page 10

EWHURST BAPTIST CHURCH DET ILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTI for the ear ended 31 March 2025 TJES 2025 Ch#ilSable AeiAvltle$ BTought forward Bank eharges Alpha Course 66,552 38 112 50.780 66,702 50.785 Suppoj't costs Manhgement Depreciation of tangible und herita8e assets 3,650 3,649 Gove1mce e05t8 lndepondent examination Le881 and Professional 1.460 1,430 240 Total rcsouree5 expended Net ¢xpendlturn 21885) This page does not forni part of the statutory financiai ststements Pa8ell

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: I Iflq 620 REP RT OFTHKTR TE AUDITED FINAN IAL FOR THE VEAR ENDED 31 MA Shaw Gibbs Limit Wey Court Wesi Union Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7PT