CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1203133
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Unaudited Financial Statements
30th September 2024
A R R PRICE LIMITED
Chartered Accountants
17 Newstead Grove
NOThINGHAM
NG14GZ

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisationl
Financial Statements
Perlod ended 30th September 2024
Page
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees
214
Statement of Financial Activities
Statement of Financial Position
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
{A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Trustees. Annual Report
Period ended 30th September 2024
The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the period
ended 30th September 2024.
Reference and administrative detalls
Registered Charity Name
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
Charity Registration Number
1203133
Principal office
Baptist Church
Bowling Green
MeltDn Mowbray
LE13 OFA
The Tru8tee8
Rev S M Dunn
Mr M R Campbell
Dr R D Jones
Ms S J Birtey
MsRLGray
Mr R M Nicholls
Mr A D Smallridge
Independent Examlner
A R R Price FCA
17 New5tead Gruve
NOThINGHAM
NG14GZ

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Melton Mowbray Baptist
Church
Period ended 30th September 2024
structure, govemance and management
The Melton Mowbray Baptist Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organlsatlon, registered on 18th May
2023.
Following a decision by the Trustees of the unincorporated and unregislered charity to establish a
Charitable Incorporated Organisation lo take forward the charity's work and its conversion from 1st
October 2023.
Its objects are set out in its constitution and include the following provisions..
The advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Bapts'st denominali¢Jn.
The Church may also advance education and cary out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom
and or in other parts of the workl.
The main decision-making body of the Charity is the board of Trustees.
Recrultment of Trustees
Notice is given of any forthcoming election so that Church Members can freely nominate prospective
Trustees whose names shall be submitted (after they have indicated a willingnes8 lo be appointed) for
decision to the Church Members with the intention of ensuring that those appointed have a sufficient
level of support from them. Vvhere there is a Minister that person is also a Charity Trustee because of
their role and responsibilities.
Nominalions are made to the Church Secretary no later than 3 Sundays before the Church Members
Meeting al which the election is lo be held. Nominations are in writing with the supporting signature of
o other Church Members and the consent of the candidate. Requests for nominations are made
regularly for 3 weeks before the election dale.
Voting is by secret ballot at a Church Members meeting. Members are asked lo vote for those candidates
whom they believe could serve the Church well as Charity Trustee5. Scrulineers count the voles in the
meeting and report to the Chair the outcome. The number of candidates, being not more than the
number of vacancies, receiving the highest number of voles shall be declared lo be elected, provided
that each oandidale declared shall have received votes from al least 700A of those members voting.
At the first Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Church all the of the first Trustees shall
retire excluding any Minister and a process of re-appointment shall be undertaken for an initial term of
1,2 or 3 years.
One third of the elected Trustees excluding any Minister shall retire each calendar year.
Newly appointed Trustees are inducted. The induction covers the role of a Trustee, their responsibilities,
a summary of the key issues and a copy of the constitution and the latest annual report and accounts
are provided.

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Melton Mowbray Baptist
Church
Period ended 30th September 2024
Objectives and aetivities
Principal purposes of the Church are the advancement of the Christian faith according lo the principles
of the Bap115t denomination_ The Church may also advance education and carry out other eharilable
purposes in the United Kingdom andlor other parts of the world. In fulfilling the purpose, the Church will
engage in a range of activities including..
Regular public worship prayer., Bible study, preaching and teaching", Baptism., Communion., evangelism
and mission. teaching- encouragement, welcome and inclusion of young people- nurture & growth of
Christian disciples,. education & training for Christian and community service,. pastoral care,. supporting
haritable social action in the UK and abroad.. encouraging relationships with and supporting Baptists
and other Christians,
Achlevements and performance
Our regular public worship on Sundays includes two services, a monthly meal. groups for children and
young people aged 0-16 and have an increased attendance from around 20Q around our AGM last year
to a congregation that can regularly reach 250 and al its largest was over 270. Throughout these 12
month5 preaching has included, Acts, Genesis, the Lord's Prayer, the sermon on the mount and the
gospel of Luke. We have had guest preachers from loeal churches and also speakers of national and
intemalional renown. The Gospel has been faithfully preached and God has been glorified through our
worship together.
Our evening Gathered@7 has really developed and the team of prèachers and worship leaders who
lake charge ofthese services have really given it life and variety. The preaching al Gathered has covered
Deuleronomy. Psalms, Philippians and Parables. In addition, our small groups for Bible study have
grown in numbers this last year.
In 2024 we had 11 Baptisms.
We continue lo share Communion together at Jeasl once a month.
Evangelism and mission are carried out through Sunday morning preaching and through running the
Alpha course Mice in the last year giving new Christians and those exploring faith the opportunity to find
out more. In addition, we ran a Community Day, Easter egg hunt for our local families and community
at which hundreds of people attended. We also support the Community Chaplaincy team chatting lo
market traders and others ￿lce weekly in the town and run ministries al local care homes. We also
sijpport overseas mission partners seeking to share God's word abroad including BMS World Mission.
As well as the Sunday moming childr@n and young people group's we run a Friday night youth dub and
a youth alpha. We are committed to the nurture and growth of Christian disciples through Alpha and
small groups. Education is linked intrinsically lo di%cipleship which is delivered through the weekty
teaching stream transforming individuals and church members to support others in the Community. We
have a pastoral visiting team to support those who are bereaved, p(x)rly or in need of home visits for
prayer and communion. We support Melton and District Money Advi￿ Cenlre, Melton Foodbank, Teen
Challenge Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre along with Hope for Justice. BMS World Mission and
other charities working overseas.

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Independent Examinerf8 Report to the Trustses of Melton Mowbray Baptist
Church
Period ended 30th September 2024
We continue to foster strong relationships with our local East Midland BaptislAssociation, other Baptist
Churches and all churches within our local town, sharing resources and ev8nts where appropriate.
Financlal revlew
We are pleased to report thal the Charity's finances a￿ in good order.
Income from the congregation conts'nues to increase as the Church continues to grow. We have also
seen a rise in our rentsl income from the hiring oul of the building,
There is a small surplus of income over expenses.
Principal assets are the Church and Manse buildings and cash in the bank accounts.
There is one significant liability. an interest free loan from 2 rnernbers repayable over 15 years where
£e3,750 remains outstanding.
Policy on Reserve8
The Church maintains a general reserve equivalent to £30.000 which is reviewed annually.
The target ￿serveS will be achieved by maintaining a signifjcanl cash balance.
Public Benefrt
Having regard lo the guidance published by the Charity commission, the charity Trustees continue to
provide public benefit by seeking lo advance the Christian Faith and practice with the principles of the
Baptist Denomination.
The TrLJStees' annual report was approved on .........................,.... and signed on behalf of the board of
Trustees by..
Rev S M Dunn
Tnjstee

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustses of Melton Mowbray Baptist
Church
Period ended 30th September 2024
I report to the Trustees on my examination ofthe financial statements of Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
I'the charity'l for the period ended 30th September 2024.
Responslbilitles and basis of rgport
As the Trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial stslements in
accorda1￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('Ihe Act'i.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145
of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicablo Diwlions given
by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act
Independont examinefs statement
I have completed my examination. I corffirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination gwing me cause to believe that In any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 ot the
Act., or
the financial stslemenls do not accord with those records,. or
the financial statements do not Comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form
and content of accounts sel out in the Charities IAc¢ounls and Reports) Regulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fail view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinakn'on to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
A R R Price FCA
For and on behalf of A R R Prlce Llmlted
Independent Examiner
17 Newstead Grove
NOThINGHAM
NG14GZ

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Statement of Firjancial Activities
Period ended 30th September 2024
9 months to
30.09.2023
2024
Unrest￿ted
funds Totsl funds Tolal funds
Note
Income and endowmants
Donations and legacies
Charitable activibes
Other trading activities
Investment income
177,078
19,018
25,117
221
177,078
19,018
25,117
221
113,188
10,745
7,984
Total income
221,434
221.434
131,917
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable actTriities
206,078
206,078
99.854
Total expenditure
206,078
206,078
99,854
Net income and net movement in lunds
15,356
15,356
32,063
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
1.466,450
1,466,450
1,434,387
Total funds carried forward
1.481,806
1,481,806
1,466,450
The ststemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recc4Jnised In the year.
All income 8nd expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The note8 on pages 8 to 16 fom) part of these financial slatement

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
IA Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Statement of Financial Position
30th September 2024
2024
2023
Fixed a$$ets
Tangible fixed assets
15 1,476.515
1,483,145
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
9.225
71.082
59,780
80.307
59,780
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
11,266
7,725
Net current assets
69,041
52.055
Total assets less Current liabilities
1.545,556
1,535,200
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
18
63,750
68.7SO
Net assets
1.481,806
1,466,450
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
1.481,806
1,466,450
Total charity funds
20 1,481,806
1,466,450
These financial statements were approved by the board of Trustees and aulhorised for issue on
/,q...b-..2.ol(and are signed on behalf of the board by..
Rev S M Dunn
Tru$tOa
Mr A D Smalliidge
Trusteo
The notes on pages 8 to 16 fom) part ofthese finan¢i¥l $tstsmènts.

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes to thè Financial Statements
Period ended 30th September 2024
General inforniation
The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity number 1203133 in England and
Wales and is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion. The addres5 of the principal offits is Baptist
Church, Bowling Green, Melton Mowbray, LE13 OFA.
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance wtth FRS 102, 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland., the Slalemenl of
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accoun15 in accordanTr with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) Icharilies
SORP IFRS 10211 and the Charities A¢t 2011.
Accounting pollcles
Basis of preparatlon
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. as modified by the
revaluation of certain flnancial assets and liabilities measured at tsir value through income or
expenditure.
The financial statements are prepared in sleding, which is the functKJnal currency of the enl'ty-
Going concem
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to conlinLte.
Fund accounting
Unreslricled fvnds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees lo further any of the
charity's purposes.
Designated funds a￿ unrestricted ftjnds earmarked by the Trustees for particular future project or
commitment.
Restricted funds are subjected lo reslriclions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through
the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of sub-classe5.' restricted income funds or endowment
funds.

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes to the Financial Slatements fcontinue&lJ
Period ended 30th September 2024
A¢¢ounting policies (eontlnuodj
In¢oming resources
All incoming resource$ are included in the stslement of financial activities when enlidement has
passed to the charity., il is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will
flow lo t*e charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following speciflc wlicies are
applied to particular categories of income..
income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of enlitiement to the
gift, receipt 15 probable and ils amount can be measured reliably.
legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entillemer7t is estsblished.
Resources expended
Expendilure is recognlsed on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any
VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the stalement of financial
activities to which il relates..
expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undert8king
activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of ils beneficiaries, including those
support costs and Gosts relating lo the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable
activities.
other expenditure includes all expenditure that is fte￿her related to raising funds forthe charty
nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to eX￿ndItUre categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs
attributable to a single actwity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are 8PPOrtioned
befv￿en the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Tangible assets
The church prernises are included in the balan￿ sheet at insured value because reliable cost
information is not available and valuation would incur significant cost that would tr￿ onerous
compared with the additional beneffit gained by the user ot the accounts.
The manse premises are staled at C05L
Equipment in the church premises is included al cost.
Depreciation
Depreciation has not b@en charged on the church nor the manse property, because in the opinion
of the Trustees the residual value of these assets is not less than the original cost price.
Depreciation on other fixed assets is calculated so as lo write off the cost or valuation of an asset,
less ils residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset a5 fDIIows.'
Equipment
200A str8ight line

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitsble Incorporatod Organisation
Notes to the Financial Statements (c¢￿tInued)
Period ended 30th September 2024
AGGounting policies (¢onfrnved)
Impainnent of fixed assets
A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable
amount being estim8ted where such indicators exist. Vvhere the carrying value exceeds the
recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for
possible fftversal al each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not
possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the
recoverable amount of the cash-generaling unil to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating
unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows
that largely independent of the cash inflow5 from other assets or groups of assets.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a finan¢ral liability is recognised onty when Ihe entity becomes a paty to the
contractual provisions of the inslrumenl.
Basic financial instruments afft initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including
any related transaGtIOn C051s, unless the arrangement conslitules a financing transaction, where it
is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest
for a similar debt instrument.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently Measu￿ at the cash or other wnsideration
expected to be paid or re￿iVed and not discounted.
Defined contrlbutlon plans
Contiibulions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which
the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset lo the extent that
the prepayment will lead to a reduction in ftjture payments or a cash fffund.
Taxatlon
The church is a registered charity and is exempt from any liability lo 18xalion on its income and
capital gains, Income lax recoverable on donations and is Irealed as being received in the year in
which the corresponding income is received.
Legal Status
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Or9anisation. In the event of a winding up the members
have no liability lo contribute lo ils debts and liabililies.
Judgement and key sourc8s of Estimations uncertainty
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and
other factors, including expectations of future everils that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
There are no key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation
uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment lo the
carrying amounts of assets and liabililies within the next year.
10

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes to the Financial Statements (Col￿.￿{￿4j
Period ended 30th September 2024
Donation$ and lega¢ie$
Total Funds
Unrestricled Total Funds Unrestricted g months to
Funds
2024
Funds 30.09.2023
Donations
Donations
Gift Aid
148,529
28,549
148,529
28.549
90,134
23,054
90,134
23,054
177,078
177,078
113.188
113,188
Charitable activitie5
Total Funds
Unrestricted Total Funds Unreslricled g months to
Funds
2024
Funds 30.09.2023
Babies and Bumps
Parents and Toddlers
other income from charitable activities
1,454
3.869
13.695
1,454
3,869
13,695
10,745
10.745
19,018
19,018
10,745
10,745
Othor trading activitios
Total Funds
un￿StrICted Total Funds Unrestricted 9 months to
Funds
2024
Funds 30.09.2023
Church hire
25,117
25.117
7,984
7,984
Investment Income
Total Furbds
Unreslricled Totsl Fund$ ￿n￿strICted 9 months to
Funds
2024
Funds 30.09.2023
Bank interest re￿1vable
221
221
11

Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes lo the Flnanclal Statements (cortiniRd)
Period ended 30th September 2024
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total Funds
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted 9 months lo
Funds
2024
Funds 30.09,2023
Minister and Stsffing
Our Ministries
Extemal Ministries
Premises
Support Costs
79,456
14.688
26.559
66,373
19,002
79,456
14,688
26,559
66,373
19,002
50,138
9,045
18,383
13,693
8,595
50,138
9.045
18,383
13,693
8.595
2C6,078
206.078
99,854
99,854
Analysis ofsupport costs
Total Funds
9 months lo
Total 2024 30.09.2023
General office
Finance costs
Governance costs
16,404
295
2,303
8.421
174
19,002
8,595
10. Analysis of grants and donations
Total Funds
9 months to
2024 30.09.2023
BMS World Mission
Baptist Union Home Mission Fund Appeal
Evangelical Alliance
Earthquake appeal
Hope for Justice
Teen Challenge
Good News for Everyone
Open Doors
Storehouse
Footsteps
Carpenters Amis
Engage Workshops
Farmers Community Neiwoik
Mellon Mowbray & District Money Advi￿ Centre
liffe Bible Translators
8,300
8,300
4,660
4,660
400
4,000
2,200
2,000
500
400
400
300
500
100
100
1,368
480
1,000
3,563
24,948
18,283
Total grants and donations
24,948
18,283
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Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
IA Charitable Incorporatsd Organisation)
Notes to the Financial Statements I￿ntInued)
Period ended 30th September 2024
11. Net Income
Net income is ststed after chargingl{crediting)'.
Total Funds
9 months to
2024 30.09.2023
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
6,630
12. Indopendent gxamlnation fèes
2024
2023
Total Funds
9 months to
30.09.2023
Fees payable to the independent examiner for..
Independent examination of Ihe financial statements
g60
13. Staff costs
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the repthng period are anaiysed as follows..
Total Funds
9 months to
2024 30.09.2D23
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Employer contributions to pension plans
Other benefits
69,916
42,249
3,986
5,833
79,735
2,756
3,201
48,206
The average head count of employees during the period was 5 {2023'. 41.
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the period12023'. None).
14. Trustee remuneration and exp8nsos
One Trustee has been pald remuneratlon and received other benefits from employment with the
Charity.
Under the Constitution the Charity can employ, appoint and remunerate Tnjstees as is necessary
ft)r the Garrying out of the work of the Charity
The Trustee remunerated is Rev S M Dunn who leads the church primarily through preaching Ihe
Scriptures and by equipping and leading church members lo minister lo one another and to share
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Totsl remuneration paid including pension contributions and other
benefi15 amounted to £41.80312023.' £27,768)
No Trustee expenses have been incurred.12023.. None)
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Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes to the Financial 5tstements [conUnued)
Period ended 30th September 2024
15. Tangible fixed assets
Freehold
property
-church
Manse Equipment
Total
Cost and or valuation
At 1st October 2023 and 30th September 2024
Depreciation
Al 151 October 2023
Charge for the year
At 30th September 2024
Carrying amount
At 30th September 2024
At 30th September 2023
1.000,000
449,995
33,150 1,483,145
6,630
6,630
6,630
6,630
1,000,000
449,995
26,520 1,476,515
33,150 1,483.145
1,000,000
449,995
16. Dobtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
other debtor5
954
2,134
6.137
9,225
17. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Bank loans and overdrafts
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Social security and other taxes
5,1)JO
2,311
5,000
2,973
2,725
11,266
7,725
18. Cr•dltors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Loan
63,750
68,750
Included within creditors." 2rnounls falling due after more than one year is an amount of £43,750
12023.. £48,750) in respect of liabilities payable or repayable by instalments which fall due for
payment after more than five years from the reporting date.
The total loans in note 17 and 18 amounting to £68,76012023.' £73.7501 is unsecured and inter8St
free.
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Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontinu8d)
Period ended 30th September 2024
19. Pensions and other post-rgtirement bengrts
Defined contribution plans
The amount re￿gnised in income or expendilure as an expense in ￿latiOn to defined contribution
plans was £3.986 (2023.. £2,756).
20. Anatysis of charitablg funds
Unrestrl¢ted lunds
At
Income Expenditure 30.09.2024
At01.10.23
General funds
1,466.450
221.434
1206,0781 1,481,806
At01.01.23
Income Expenditure At 30.9.2023
G8neral funds
1,434,387
131,917
199.8541 1.466,450
21. Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Creditors greater than 1 year
1,476,515
80,307
{11,2661
{63,7501
1,476,515
80,307
111,2661
{63,7501
Ngt assets
1,481.806
1,481,806
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Creditors greater than 1 year
1,483,145
59,780
(7,7251
168.7501
1,483,14S
59,780
17,7251
{68.7501
Net assets
1.466,450
1,466,450
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Melton Mowbray Baptist Church
(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Notes to the Financial Statements (conthu
Period ended 30th Septsmber 2024
22. Related parties
The CLSStodian Trustee of the Charity is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited a registered charity
number 249635 Company Number 00032743 registered in England and Wales.
The Church is also a member ofThe Baptist Union ofGreal Britain and ofthe East Midlands Baptist
Association.
The Church makes voluntary contributions to Baptist Union of Great Britain Home Mission Appeal.
This amDunted to £8,300.
The total amount of donatlons ￿ceiVed without conditions from Trustees amounted to £19,967.
23. Meryer
Mellon Mowbray Baptist Church an unincorporated unregistered charity merged with Melton
MDwbray Baptist Church a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI on 1st October 2023.
The comparative figures for 2023 solely relate to Mellon Mowbray Baptist Church and the 2024
figures solely relate lo the Melton Mowbray Baptist Church CIO. The net assets at the dale of the
merger were £1,466,450, All funds are unrestricted.