CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1203133 Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Unaudited Financial Statements 30th September 2025 PELLS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 17 Newstead Grove NOThINGHAM NG14GZ
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Financial Statements Yaar onded 30th September 2025 Page Trustees, annual report 116 Independent examiner's report to the Trustees Statement of financial activities Statement of financial position Notes to the financial statemenls 10118
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Trustees. Annual Report (contlnuedj Year ended 30th Septombor 2025 The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial ststements of the charity for the year ended 30th September 2025. Reference and administratEve details Registerfjd charity name Mellon Mowbray Baptist Church Charity regÉ8tratk)n number 1203133 Principal offlce Baptist Church Bowling Green Melton M(Jwbray LE14 OFA The Truste85 Rev S M Dunn Mr M R Campbell Dr R D Jones Ms S J Birley MsRLGray Mr R M Nicholls Mr A D Smallridge Mr P J Weyers (Resigned 17th March 2025) (Appointed 17th March 20251 Independent examlner ARRPriceFCA 17 Newslead Grove NOThINGHAM NG14GZ Structure, governance and management Th8 Melton Mowbray Baptist Church is 8 Charitable Ineorporaled Organisation, gIStered on 18th May 2023. Goveming Docum&nt The charity is govemed by its CIO constitution and operates in accordance with the princlples of the Baptist denomination. Structure, Govoman¢e and Managemont The charity is overseen by the Trustees together with recognised church leadership structures. Trustees are responsible for govemance. financial oversight. safeguarding, compliance with charity law, and ensuring that the charty pursues ils charitable objectives for the public benefit. Regular Church Meetings and leadership meetings are held throughout the year to support govemance, accountability, ministry oversight, artd financial management. Trustees have considered the Charity Comrnission guydance on public benefft and are satisfied that the charity's activities continue to provide public benefit in furtherance of its charitable purpose5.
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Trustees. Annual Report (¢onts"nued) Year ended 30th September 2025 Objectives and ActivStles Melton Mowbray Baptist Church IMMBCI is a charitable church organisation operating in aCcordae with the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church exists to advance the Christian faith, provide pastoral support, facilitate discipleship and worship, and engage in charitable activities that benefit the local community and wider public. This Trustees, Annu81 Report summarises the activities, achievements, financial position. ar ministry development of the church during the reporting year ended 30th September 2025. The charitable aim of Melton Mowbtay Baptist Church is.. The advancement of the Christian faith acGording to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also advance e¢Jucation and cary out other charitable Kmjrposes in the United Kingdom andlor other parts of the world." ision and Mi55ion OurW*ion To glorify Gtsd in our lives, in HIS church, in our Gommunity. and to the ends of the earth. Our Mission To pursue deeper relationships.. with God, with ene another, with ourcornmunity. This vision and mission emerged from an extensive period of prayer and discemment involving the whole church and were formally adopted at the beginning of 2020. They have ¢onb'nued lo guide the church effecllvely through the challenges of recent years and remain central to the d1ction and ministry of MMBC. Achlevements and performance The Trustees confirm that the charity's actwitiés during the reporting year furthered its charitable objectives and provided public benefft in accordan with Charity Commission guidance on public benefiL These reports demonstrate both the breadth of ministry undertaken by the chufch and the commitment of volunteers and leaders who serve farthfulty across all areas of church life. During the reporting year, MMBC continued lo provide regular worship SeIS, discipleship opportunities. children's and youth ministry, pastoral care, wellbeing support, outreach events, and community engagement activrties.
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Trustees. Annual Report f¢onthnued) Year ended 30th September 2025 Membershlp and Church Growth The churGh experEn¢ed encouraging growth during the year. 12 baptisms took place durfng the year, compared with 9 the pViouS year. representing an increase of approximately 33%. 20 new members were welcomed into membershlp, compared with 15 the previou5 year, also representing an increase of approximately 33 %. Total church m8mbership now stands at 154 members. This growth reflects increasing engagement across the life of the church and continued opportunities for discipleship, outreach, and community involvement. Ministry Development and New Initiativos Several new ministries and initiatives were launched or expanded during the year.. Renew Wellbelng Renew Wellbeing was launched and has become a well-estsblished and growing ministry, offering supporL hospitality, and wellbeing opportuniti.es to members of the ¢hur¢h and wider communty. Gathereij A new Monday gathering. Gathered, was introduced and is now thriving, with continued numerical grt)wth and strong engagement Youth Ministry A Youth Small Group was established and has been well attended by bolh Church and non-church young people, creating valuable opportunities for discipleship and outrèach. Pastoral Support Alison joined the staff team as Pastoral Worker and Renew Coordinator, strengthening the Ghurch's P8Storal care and we15being provision. Chlldrenb Ministry Pi8ise Bop, a children's worship dance initiative. was launched during the year and has received a very posib.ve response from attending children and families. Sunday provision for primary sthool-aged children has grown $ignifi¢antly, leading to teaching now being delivered across age groups in order to better meet the needs of thildren attending. Events and Cours8s Throughoul the year, thè church also hosted Gonferences, Alpha Courses, shared mea]5, wtsrship events, and various outreach inthatives that supported both disclpleshlp and communty engagement.
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Trustses, Annual Report{conlinueO) Year ended 30th S•ptember 2025 Strateglc Planning and Future Development The leadership team believes the church should prepare strategically for continued growth across all ministry areas. Planning considerab'ons include., volunteer recruitment and development. staffing review and suppor( finanGial sustainability, buikling transfomiation and improven*n( ministy struGture and operational processes. Over the next hyelve months, the church plans to begin further bLJilding transfomiation work and continue reviewing staffing and ministry needs in response lo growth. The church recognises the ongoing need for addilv)nal volunteers. particularly within children's and youth ministries, and members are encouraged to prayerfully consider areas wh8r& they may be called to seNe. Financial revlew The church continued to operate responsibly throughout the reporting year while supporting growing ministy activity, increasing attendance, and expanding community engagement. Financial oversight mained under the direction of the Treasurer, with regular reporting provided to hurch leadership and Church Meetings throughout the year. The church remains committed to good stewardship. accountsbility, and ensurin9 that financial resources are used effectively in support of ils charitsble aims and mission. Growth across the life of the church has brought both opportunities and challenges. Increased attendance, expanding ministries, and greater use of church facilities have all contributed lo rising operational pressures and highlighted the need for future strategic investment in staffing, facilities, ministry provision, and infrastructure. The principal income comes from donations from the members and congregation and this showed an increase of 16 /0 over 2024. Total InMe 13 rewrted at £228,374 and total expenses £203.756 - a surplus of £24,618, We continue lo invest in our properb'es and during the year made gifts £27,180 of which £19,600 were to the Baptist Union Home Mission and Baptist Missionary Society. The church remains deeply grateful for the faithful generosity and ongoing support of members and the wider congregation.
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Trustees, Annual Report(continuedJ Year ended 30th September 2025 Spiritual Emphasis and Church Ethos During the church Month of Prayer. a recurring theme emerged centred around spirrtual postures". 1. Bowed down in awe 2. Stood up in power Th8se themes have continued to shape the spiritual emphasis of the church. The church seeks to sland confidenlty in the power of God through faithful proclamation of the gosp81 while remaining rooted in humility. surrender, and reverence before God. Leadership believes these themes will continue to guide the ChUh through the corning season of ministry and mission. Plans for Future Years The church IcK)ks foNard with expectstion to the coming year. including.. the church's first church camp, continued ministy growth, further partnership with local churches through Bless Mellon, arKJ the distribution of the Gospel of Luke to households across Melton. MMBC remains committed lo praye1 dependence upon God, faithful gospel witness, and serving the local community with compassion and hope, The frustees believe that MMBC remains well positioned to continue senring both the church congregation and the wider community through worship, discipleship, pastoral care, outreach, and charitable engagement. The chLSrch remains committed to praye1 dependence upon God. faithful proclamatlon of the Christian gospel, and practical service lo the local community.
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Trustees, Annual Report (contlnued) Year ondod 30th September 2025 Trustee Responslbllltles The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Twstees, Annual Report and ensuring that appropriate aOnting rewrds are maintained in accordance with applicable law and Charity Commission requirements. The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding th8 assets of th8 charity arKI for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees confim that they have complied with their duties under Charity law and trave had due regard lo the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. The Trusl8es' Annual Report was approved on ... of Trustees by: . and signed on behalf of the board Rev S M Dunn Minister
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Indepondent Examiner's ReF)Ort to the Trustees of Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Year ended 30th Septsmber 2025 I report to the Trustee5 on my examination of the financial statement$ of Melton Mowbray Baptist Church I'the charty'l for the year ended 30th Seplemter 2025. Responslbllltles and basi8 Qt POrt As the Trustees of the charity you are responsib18 for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirement5 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acfl. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements caLed out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions gwen by the Charity Commission under secbon 14515)Ibl of the Act. Independent examinetrs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention. in eonneclion wlth the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. ac(x)unling records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act.. or the financial statements do not accord with those records., or the financtal statements do not comply wrth the applicable requirements coneemlng the form and ntent of accounts set out in the Charrties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter ¢onsidered 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. t-Lio i-m A R R Price FCA Independent Examiner Pells Chartered Accountants 17 Newstead Grove NOThINGHAM NG14GZ
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Statsment of Financial Activilles Year ended 30th September 2025 2025 Unreslrided funds Total funds Total funds 2024 Note Income and gndovmients Donations and legacies Charitable activ(tbes Other trading activities Investment in¢orne 203.659 2.775 21.770 170 203,659 2,775 21,770 170 177,078 19,018 25,117 221 Total Income 228,374 228,374 221.434 Expenditure Exnditure on charitsble activities 203,756 203,756 206,078 Total oxpgndlture 203,756 203.756 206.078 Net income and net movement in funds 24.618 24,618 15,356 Reconciliation of funds Total furbds brought forward 1,481,8C6 1,481,806 1,488,450 Total funds carrled forward 1,506,424 1,506,424 1,481,806 The statement of financial aclivrties includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pag0$ 10 to 18 form part of tIR8e financlal stataments.
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church ststement of Financial Posltlon 30th Septemb•r 2025 2025 2024 Nots Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 15 1,508,301 1,476.515 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 16 12,054 62,219 9.225 71.082 74,273 80,307 Creditors: amounts falling due withln one year 17 17.400 11,266 Net CUTrgnt assets 56,873 69,041 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 1,565,174 1.545,556 Credftors: amounts falling due after more than one yoar 18 58.750 63,750 Net assets 1,506,424 1,481,806 Funds of the charlty unStrICted funds 1,506,424 1,481,806 Total charity funds 20 1,506.424 1.481,806 ancial tatemenls were approvad by the board of Trustees and authorised for issu8 on and are signed on behalf of the board by: Rev S M Dunn Minister MrA D Smallndge Treasurer The not•s on pages 10 to 18 fonn part of th&sg financial statwnènts.
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notss to the Financial Statsments f¢ontinu•dJ Year ended 30th Septsmber 2025 General infomiation The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and 16 unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Melton Mowbray, LE13 OFA. Statement of compliance These finanGial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Statement of Recommended Practice app5icable to charities preparing their acGounls in acGordanGe with the Finanoial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (Charities SORP {FRS 10211 and the Gharilies Act 2011. Accountlng poll¢le6 Basls of preparation The financial statements have been ppared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liablllties and investment properties measured at fair value through income Dr expenditure. The financial statements are Fyepared in stsrling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Golng concern There are no material uncertainties about the Gharity's abilty lo continue. Disclosure exemption8 The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102, As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102.13) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company. Ib) Disclosures in respect of financial instNments have not been wesented. Fund ac¢ounllng Unreslricl8d funds are available for L5se at the discretion of the Trustees to fvrther any of the charity's PUryK)ses. Designated funds are unrestrictsd funds eamiarked by the Trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restrictsé funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure deClad by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of sulFclasses.' restricted incorne funds or endowment funds. 10
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnu•d) Year ended 30th September 2025 In¢omlng resources All incoming resources art included in the statement of financi81 activities when entitlem8nt has passed to the charity,. it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably mgasured. The following specrfic policies are applied lo particular categories of income.. income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evldence of entitlement to the gift, reIpt is probable and ils 8mount can be measured reliabw. legacy income is recognised when reIpt is probable and entitlement is established. Resources eXnded Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liabi5ity is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statemènt of ftnancial activities to which it relates.. expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events. non-charitsble trading activities, and the saEe of donated goods. expenditure on charitabie activftles includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further ils charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the gcvernarw of the charity apportioned to charitsble activities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is netther refated to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on cfvarilable activities. All costs are allocated to expendf(ure categories releclin9 the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that aCtlity. Shared costs are apportioned betsveen the activities they contribute to on a reasonabLe, justifiable and consistent basis. Tangible assets The church premises are included in the balance sheet al insured value because reliable cost information is not available and valuation would incur signifficant cost that would be onerous compared with the additional benefit gained by the user of the accounts. The manse premises are staled at cost Equipment in the church premises is included at cost. Depreciation Depre¢iation has not been charged on the church nor the manse propety, because in the opinion of the Trustees the residual value of these assets is not less th8n the original cost price. Depreryation on other fixed assets is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less ils residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows.. Equipment- 209/0 straight line 11
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notes to the Financial Statements (eontiftu¢d) Year ended 30th September 2026 Impalrmont of flxed a6sets A review for indicators of impairrnent is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value eXedS the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the re¢overable 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 inflows from other assets or groups of assets. Financial instruments A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity be¢omes a party to the contractual provisions of the in*rument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payablp including any related transacts'cn costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market f8te of interest for a similar debt instrument. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. Defined contribution plans Ctrntribulions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the year in which the related Servi is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. Taxatlon The church is a registered charity and is exempt from any liability to taxation on its income and capital gains. In¢ome tax recoverable on clonations and is treated as being received in the year in whi¢h the correswnding income is reived. Legal Status The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organis8tion. In the event of a winding up the members have no liability to Contrfbule to its debts and liabilitses. Judgement and key sour¢es of Estimations uncertainty Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. There are no key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty al the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next year. 12
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notes to the Financlal Statements fcontlnuedj Year ended 30th Septsmbar 2025 Donatlons andlogacies Unrestricted Totsl Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Donations Donations Gift Aid 172.824 30,835 172,824 30,835 148,529 28.549 148,529 28,549 203.659 203,659 177,078 177,078 Charitsble activities Unr@stricted Total Fund8 Unreslricled Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Parenting Activities Other income from charitable activities 1.482 1,293 1,482 1,293 5,323 13.695 5,323 13,695 2,775 2.775 19,018 19,018 Other trading activiti¢$ Unrestri¢ted Totsl Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Church hire 21.770 21,770 25,117 25,117 Investment income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Bank interest receivable 170 170 221 221 13
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notss to the Financial Statements l¢onllnu•d) Year ended 30th September 2025 Expenditure on ¢harftable actlvltles by fund type Unrestricted Total Funds UnStriCted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Minister and Staffing Our Ministri8S Exlemal Ministries Premises Support sts 79,804 12,585 29,797 64,104 17,466 79,804 12.585 29.797 64.104 17.466 79,456 14,688 26,559 66,373 19,002 79,456 14.688 26,559 66,373 19,002 203,756 203.756 206,078 2(,078 Analysi$ of support C08t8 Analysis of support costs Total 2025 Total 2024 General office Finance costs Govemance costs 16,155 224 1,087 18,155 224 1,087 16,404 295 2,303 17,466 17,466 19,002 14
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notes to the Financial Statements (conthu•dJ Year ended 30th September 2025 10. Analysls of grants 2025 2024 Grants to institutions BMS Worfd Mission Baptist Unit)n Home Mtssion Fund Hope for justice Teen Challenge Good News for Everyone Open doors Storehouse Footsteps Carpenters Arms Engage Workshops Farmers Community NeOrk Madmac Pearce Wyolrffe Peppers MAF Tear fund Spurgeons College Operation Agri European Gathering Bedin Mr Greer Jones 9,800 9.800 1.000 1.CKJO 2C4J 21X) 300 150 8,300 8,300 2,200 2,000 500 400 400 300 500 100 100 1,368 480 150 150 2,cl0 480 150 150 150 500 850 150 Total grants 27,180 24,948 11. Net Income Net income Is staled after chargingl(crerJitingl'. 2025 2024 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 14,108 6,630 12. Independent examination feos 2025 2024 Fees payable to the independent examir)er for. Independent examination of the financial statements 1,080 960 15
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notes to the Financlal Statements (tonlthiue Year ended 30th Septembor 2025 13. Staff cost8 The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporbng year art analysed as follows: 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Employer contributions lo pension plans 68,493 4,824 69,918 3,986 73,317 73,902 The average head count of employees during the year was 4 {2024= 51. No employee received employee benefits of more than £80,000 during the year (2024.. Nill. 14. Trustee rnmun•ration and expenses One Trustee has been paid remuneration and received other benefits from employment with the Charity. Under the Constitution the Charity can employ, appoint and MUnerate Trustees as k8 necessary for the carrying out of the work of the Charity The Trustee remunerated is Rev S M Dunn who18ads the church primarily through preaching the Scriptures and by equipping and leading church members to minister to one another and to share the Gospel of Jesus Chrisl. Totsl remuneration paid including penslon contributions and other beneffts amounted to £45,975 No Trustee expenses have be8n Incurred. 12024.. None) 15. Tangiblo fixed assets Freehold propety Equipment Total Cost Al 1st October 2024 Additions 1,449,995 8,500 33,150 37,394 1,483,145 45,894 At 30th September 2025 Depreciation Al 1st October 2024 Charge for the ye8r 1,458,495 70,544 1,529,039 6,630 14,108 6,630 14,108 At 30th Seplemb8r 2025 Carrylng amount At 30th Septembgr 2025 At 30th September 2024 20,738 20,738 1,458.495 1,449,995 49,806 1,508,301 1,476.515 26,520 16
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notes to the Financlal Statements (contthued) Year ended 30th Sèptembor 2025 16. Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and acGrued income Other debtors 488 4.887 6.879 954 2,134 6,137 12,054 9,225 17. Creditors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Bank loans and ovendrafts Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Social security and other taxes 5,000 8,688 1,518 2,194 5,000 2,311 982 2,973 17.400 11,266 18. Credltors: amounts falling due after more than on8 year 2025 2024 Other creditors 58,750 63,750 Included within creditors.. amounts falling due after more than one year is an amount of £38,750 {2024'. £43,750) in respect of liabilities payable or repayable by instslments which fall due for payment after more than five years from the reporting date. The loan is unsecured and interest free. The total loan$ in note 17 and 18 amounting to £63.750 12024.. £68,750) is unsecured and interest free. 19. Penslons and other post-retirement benelits Defined ntribUtIon plans The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £4,82412024'. £3.9861. 17
Melton Mowbray Baptist Church Notes to the Financial Ststements (conllnued) Year ended 30th Septembar 2025 20. Anatysls of charitab10 fvnds Unrestricted funds At 1st October 2024 At 30th September 2025 Income Expenditure Gener81 funds 1,481.8C 228,374 1203.7561 1,506,424 At 1st October 2023 At 30th September 2024 Income ExFenditure General ftjnds 1,466,450 221,434 {206,0781 1,481,806 21. Analysis of net assets between funds UnreStred Total Funds Funds 2025 Tangible flxed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Creditors greater than 1 year 1,508,301 74.273 {17,4001 (58,750) 1,508,301 74,273 (17,4001 158,7501 Net agsets 1,506,424 1,506,424 Unrestricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Creditors greatgr than 1 year 1,476,515 80,307 111,266) 163,750) 1,476,515 80,307 111,2661 (63.7501 Net assets 1,481.806 1,481,806 22. Related partios The custodian Trustee of the Charity is the East Midlands Baptist Trust Company Limited a registered charity number 250C68. The Chur¢h is also a member of The Baptist Unlon of Great Britain and of thè East Midlands Baptist Association. 18