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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To 31[st] December 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Kiln Church Ledbury

Charity registration number: 1202942

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,
through teaching, preaching and
evangelism and by making Jesus
known through practical & spiritual
action.
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
Bible teaching

Worship services

Children’s work

Youth activities

Street work

Alpha course
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees of Kiln Church have focused
on delivering its core purpose as follows:
Preaching:

Weekly bible-based preaching
provided in the Sunday service
every Sunday at 10:30am.

Weekly evening events including
regular prayer meetings and
gatherings.
Teaching:Teaching undertaken through
the following approaches:

Home based group teaching
undertaken most weeks in people’s
homes in Ledbury and surrounding
villages.

Christian Union undertaken weekly
in term time at John Masefield High
School, Ledbury.

Occasional Assemblies and lessons
at Ledbury Primary school to
coincide with the school curriculum.

Alpha courses. 10-week courses
exploring the Christian faith.

 Children’s bible teaching undertaken weekly in Sunday School.  Bible studies for Youth aged 11-17 yrs weekly during Sunday services. Evangelism and making Jesus known:  ‘Kiln on the Streets’. Regular presence on Saturday morning in the public market house in Ledbury high street. This provides opportunity for the church to meet members of the public. Activities include praying for those in need, invitation to events and the chance to get alongside those who are interested to discuss the Christian faith. Youth Activities:  ‘Fuel Youth Club’. A weekly youth club aimed at 11-17 years, with a varied range of activities, including refreshments and Christian input every Friday at the Ledbury Community Centre and Recreational grounds.  Regents college student placement. Engaged with the local theological college to support a student to work alongside the youth work at Kiln during term times.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Giving Para 1.38 As part of our obedience to the Lord’s
teaching, Kiln Church is committed to tithing
a share of our annual income.
In 2024 Kiln church continued to support a
range of local, national and international
charities. Following our Giving and Grant
making Policies we were able to support:
 Open Doors – a Charity working
to support and encourage
persecuted Christian’s around the
world.
 Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
A UK National Christian Charity
supporting people with debt
issues and helping people back
into work.
 Occasional one-off gifts to support
the work of the marginalised or
vulnerable people/communities
locally or around the world. Often
responding to urgent appeals for
help. Such as providing
resources following a fire in a
nearby block of flats.
 Supporting the Ledbury local food
bank and refugee support groups.
 Adhoc support for local high
school activities
Transparency and Communications
Potential beneficiaries will be made aware
that grants are available via the Kiln
website.
A list of beneficiaries and the amounts
provided will also be published at least
annually in the church newsletter, or
communicated verbally at a Church service.
Oversight and Recommendations on the
Allocation of Funds
The Trustees established a ‘Mission and
Giving Group’ to implement the Giving and
Grant policy in a fair and reasonable way.
The terms of reference for the group are as
follows:

Prayerful consideration to identify
and select beneficiaries.

Prayerful identification of areas of
need or hardship.

To ensure the objectives of the
beneficiary are in-line with the
Christian values of Kiln.

To ensure that the funds will be
strictly used for charitable purposes.

To make recommendations to the
Trustees of the allocation of funds.

To obtain feedback on the end use
of the grant to ensure that the funds
have been applied for the purposes
for which they were intended.
Applications
Applications, whether received from an
external applicant or generated from the
Mission and Giving Group, will be made
using a simple one-page written application
form.

Allocation of Funds

Completed applications will be submitted to the Trustees who will prayerfully consider the applications and approve the allocation of funds.

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Funding Amounts and Regularity
Any single grant will not be subject to a
funding ceiling, but the available funds will
be allocated across a range of
organisations and individuals to ensure the
overall giving framework outlined above is
delivered.
The determination of whether a grant is a
one-off grant or part of an ongoing monthly
or annual commitment will be
recommended on the written application
and will be ultimately determined when
applications are reviewed by the Trustees.
NA
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
NA
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Kiln Church became a member of the
Other Evangelical Alliance in 2024
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Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
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Achievements and Performance Achievements and Performance Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
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.		 Para 1.20 Aligned to the purpose of the Charity the
following achievements can be reported.
Preaching:
Preaching has been undertaken across a
range of key bible-based themes and
books of the bible.
Specifically in 2024, the church explored
the Gospel of Mark and End Time
Theology in 1stThessalonians.
Accompanied by focused teachings at
Easter, Pentecost and Christmas.
The church has seen a steady growth in
regular attendance in 2024 with an average
of 60 people in attendance at our Sunday
morning meetings. Our sermons continue
to be streamed online via our Website and
YouTube channel.

Teaching: Over the accounting period, an Alpha course was conducted, a weekly term time Christian Union in the local high school, regular weekly home groups, youth and children’s teaching at weekly Sunday School. In addition, an ‘Away Weekend’ was hosted where we studied the importance of Worship, resulting in growth of the worship team to include violin, piano and drums. Evangelism and making Jesus known: Continue to sow seeds of the gospel in the local area, which has resulted in people attending the church and signing on to Christian courses. Youth Activities: More young people are connecting with Kiln church and engaging with Christian teaching. There are regularly between 2025 youth at the Friday night youth club.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 NA
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 NA
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 NA
Other NA

Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 During the calendar year 2024, Kiln was
financial position at the end blessed by Total Income in unrestricted
of the period funds of £50,474.
The Charity became registered for Gift Aid,
with the first back dated claim of £20,938
being made in the 2025 Financial year (not
featuring in 2024’s accounts).
Total expenses for the period amounted to
£54,780 which resulted in a deficit of
£4,306. The deficit was comfortably
covered by the expected Gift Aid claim
made three months after year end.
Additional expenses resulted from a
change in the pastor’s contract from part-
time self employed to full-time employee for
the whole of the period; the new Youth
group and God slot required investment of
new equipment, additional room hire,
safeguarding training and DBS checks.
There was also a £838 evangelistic gift of
Bibles given to all year 6 children in the
local primary school.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 It is Kiln’s policy to maintain a minimum
policy for holding reserves balance on unrestricted funds of £20,000,
stating why they are held which equates to three months unrestricted
payments. This is to cover emergency
situations that may arise from time to time.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Part of Kiln’s giving policy is to donate ten
percent of all income to other charitable
causes, however whilst Kiln is still within its
first three years of operation, Trustees felt it
prudent to hold an additional £9k in
unrestricted reserves to be financially
prudent.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 2024 has been another year of continued
uncertainties about the growth, by God’s grace. We have seen
charity continuing as a going support in a growing community both
concern numerically and financially, so no fears
exist about the Charity not being a going
concern.
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Principal sources of funds arise from
voluntary donations.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Principal risks could include legislative
changes or public interest waning.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Charity Commission Scheme
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 Trustee selection is undertaken by the
regular attendees of the church and
coordinated by the chair of Trustees.
No entitlement is required for any external
body to have an appointed trustee.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Safeguarding policy was introduced in April
2024 when Kiln extended it’s reach to
include a youth club
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 Kiln continues to seek ways to develop
relationships with our Christians brothers
and sisters in Ledbury, through
participating in joint services, such as Good
Friday and Ecumenical harvest services
Other

Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Kiln Church Ledbury
Other name the charity uses Kiln Church
Registered charity number 1202942
Charity’s principal address High Vinnals,
Upperfields,
Ledbury,
HR8 1LE
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 John Berry Chair Whole year
2 Rev. Ken Davies Trustee Whole year
Sharon Taylor Trustee Whole year
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Black
4 Jo Kippax Trustee 19 May 2024
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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 (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Sharon Taylor-Black
Joanna Kippax

Treasurer
Interim Chair of Trustees
20 October 2025
20 October 2025
Unrestricted Designated Restricted TOTAL
Funds £ Funds £ Funds £ 31/12/2024
Income
Donations & Legacies 50,474 50,474
Charitable Activities
Other Trading Activities
Total Income 50,474 50,474
Expenditure
AV Equipment 439 21 460
Advent 392 392
Alpha 283 283
Children and Family 1,216 1,216
Churchsuite GDPR 377 377
Cleaning Materials 2 2
Communion 83 83
Depreciation 1,735 936 2,671
Equipment 2,165 2,165
Flame 33 33
Fuel 534 534
God Slot 130 130
Insurance 305 305
Local 1,050 1,050
Ministry Fees 29 29
Mission and Evangelism Costs 393 393
Music 420 420
National 1,708 1,708
Overseas 800 800
Pastoral 393 393
Payroll Costs 26,400 26,400
Pensions 792 792
Postage 4 4
Printing 750 750
Professional Fees 2,390 2,390
Publicity & Adverts 178 178
Refreshments 417 417
Rent - Community Hall 5,940 5,940
Rent - Storage 1,144 1,144
Retreats 1,191 1,191
Room Hire 250 250
Safeguarding 728 728
Software Subscriptions 296 296
Stationery 70 70
Travel 119 119
Website 650 650
Youth 17 17
Total Expenditure 53,823 957 54,779
Net Surplus/Deficit (3,349) (957) (4,305)
Transfers Between Funds
Net Movement in Funds (3,349) (957) (4,306)
Total Funds Brought Forward 32,063 1,189 33,252
Total Funds Carried Forward 28,714 232 28,946

31st December 2024 31st December 2024 31st December 2023
£ £ £ £
Notes
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets 2 4,423 6,103
4,423 6,103
Current assets
Stocks 80
Debtors 3
Cash at bank and in hand 25,613 27,149
25,693 27,149
Creditors:
Amounts falling due
within one year 4 (1,170)
Net current assets 24,523 27,149
28.946 33,252
Amounts falling due after one year
Total assets less current liabilities 28,946 33,252
Capital and reserves
General Reserves
- Unrestricted Funds 6 28,714 32,063
- Designated Funds 5
Restricted Funds 6 232 1,189
28,946 33,252

TANGIBLE FIXED
2.		 ASSETS
Plant & Computer Fixtures & Total
Machinery Equipment Fittings
£ £ £ £
COST:
As at 1st January 2024 2,686 3,580 1,991 8,257
Additions 350 640 990
Disposals
Revaluations
As at 31st December 2024 3,036 4,220 1,991 9,247
DEPRECIATION
As at 1st January 2024 528 1,312 314 2,154
Charge for period 888 1,263 519 2,670
Disposals
As at 31st December 2024 1,416 2,575 833 4,824
NET BOOK VALUE
As at 31st December 2024 1,620 1,645 1,158 4,423
As at 31st December 2023 2,158 2,268 1,677 6,103

3. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31st 31st
December December
2024 2023
£ £
Other Debtors
Prepayments and Accrued Income
4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31st 31st
December December
2024 2023
Trade Creditors
Tax and social security
Other Creditors 1,170
1,170
5. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 4,423 4,423
Current assets 25,461 232 25,693
Current liabilities (1,170) (1,170)
Liabilities over 1 Year
Net assets at 31st December 2024 28,714 232 28,946

Kiln Church Ledbury Trustees Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements For the Period Ended 31st December 2024

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Kiln Church Ledbury

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Kiln Church Ledbury (the Charity) for the period ended 31[st] December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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:

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

Katharine Aston FCCA

For and on behalf of Alliance Accountants (Ross on Wye) Ltd Date: 29/10/2025

19 Gloucester Road Ross on Wye Herefordshire HR9 5LQ

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