HGBCHURCH CIO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st April 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st March 2025 CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE The Baptist Union Corporation Ltd. CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE ADDRESS PO Box 44 129, Broadway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 8RT TRUSTEES Rev'd Honesty Kachidza - Chair Richard Leach - Elder Pam Palmer - Treasurer Lorraine Alexander Matthew Leach GOVERNING INSTRUMENT The church is governed by its own constitution and rules as approved at the church members' meeting. LEGAL STATUS Association CIO REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1203704
VISION
OBJECTIVES
A Kingdom-Advancing Church MISSION Every Life Transformed by God's Kingdom. Every Community Impacted by His Love. Every Generation Empowered for Eternity. ADDRESS Hither Green Baptist Church Theodore Road Lewisham SE13 6HT PRIMARY BANKERS Barclays Bank Plc 93 Lewisham High Street SE13 6BB INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Barrington Brown Balanced Books LDN 82a Muirkirk Road London Greater London SE6 1BH
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT HGBCHURCH – For the Financial Year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
“Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” – Ma;hew 6:10 (NKJV)
1. Vision Statement
At HGBCHURCH, we are commi;ed to being A Kingdom-Advancing Church, rooted in Christ, fuelled by the Holy Spirit, and focused on eternity. Our mission is clear and compelling:
Every Life Transformed by God’s Kingdom. Every Community Impacted by His Love. Every GeneraTon Empowered for Eternity .
2. Spiritual ReflecTon
This past year has been a tesSmony to the faithfulness of God and the power of vision aligned with Heaven. We have witnessed growth, transformaSon, and divine acceleraSon. As Jesus declared in Ma;hew 6:10, we have earnestly prayed and posiSoned ourselves to see His will done in our midst—and indeed, His Kingdom has come in fresh and tangible ways.
We stand amazed at what God has done and sSrred by what lies ahead. We are not simply running programmes; we are building people. We have mobilised Kingdom life. We are not merely hosSng events; we are hosSng Heaven. We’ve seen the fingerprints of God on everything we have put our hands to, and our hearts burn with anScipaSon for all that lies ahead. HGBCHURCH conSnues to grow as a Spirit-led family, commi;ed to making disciples, equipping saints, and reaching our community with the love and truth of Christ.
3. ObjecTves & AcTviTes
At HGBCHURCH, our heartbeat is simple yet profound: to see every life transformed by God’s Kingdom, every community impacted by His love, and every generaSon empowered for eternity. Everything we do flows from this calling to promote the ChrisSan faith in accordance with biblical principles, advancing educaSon and charitable outreach both locally and globally.
This past year has been one of growth, connecTon, and fresh opportuniTes to share Jesus. Here’s how we have seen God at work among us:
• Weekly Worship Gatherings:
Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., our church family gathers to encounter God together in vibrant worship and biblical teaching. Highlights included our Easter Sunrise Service, Christmas Day Worship, and the powerful New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service — moments where hearts were sSrred, faith renewed, and lives touched. We have also conSnued to livestream our services, allowing those at home and further afield to join in real-Sme and remain connected to the life of the church.
• Prayer & FasTng:
January set the spiritual tone for the year as we devoted the enSre month to prayer and fasSng under the theme “Thy Will Be Done.” Life Groups, youth, and ministry teams led hearcelt prayer gatherings,
creaSng an atmosphere where God’s presence was tangibly felt and spiritual momentum built for the months ahead.
• Life Groups & Discipleship:
Our Life Groups remain a vital part of our church life — meeSng in homes and online for prayer, study, and mutual encouragement. These gatherings are more than meeSngs; they are where disciples are made, friendships are formed, and faith is nurtured.
• Times of Refreshing DevoTonals:
In September 2024, we launched Times of Refreshing — our online weekly devoSonal series. This iniSaSve has been a source of encouragement and spiritual renewal, helping individuals pause, reflect, and realign their hearts with God’s purposes throughout the week.
• Children & Youth Ministry:
We remain passionate about raising a generaSon that loves and follows Jesus wholeheartedly.
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Kingdom Youth (11–16) and Kingdom Light (5–11) provided age-appropriate teaching and spiritual formaSon.
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Two Kingdom Kidz conferences — “Kingdom Keepers” in April and “Living For the King” in October — saw over 40 children and youth from church and community engage with God’s Word in powerful and memorable ways.
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Our young people also a;ended Satellites, a naSonal ChrisSan youth fesSval, deepening their faith and forging strong friendships.
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Together with BCB Church, we launched a joint monthly youth gathering, uniSng young believers for worship, the Word, and fellowship.
• Community Outreach & Fellowship:
Our mission to love our neighbours was beauSfully expressed through our Community Christmas Lunch , where people from across the neighbourhood came to enjoy a warm fesSve meal and experience the love of Christ in a welcoming atmosphere. This simple act of hospitality reminded us that the Gospel is best seen when it is shared with both words and acSons.
Through these ministries and moments, we have witnessed God’s faithfulness and felt a renewed sense of purpose. Each gathering, outreach, and act of service has been another step towards becoming a KingdomAdvancing Church , fulfilling the mission He has entrusted to us.
4. Community Engagement & Public Benefit
HGBCHURCH exists not just for its members, our ministries seek to serve the spiritual, emoSonal, and pracScal needs of the wider community. HGBCHURCH acSvely serves the public through:
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Kingdom Tots Playgroup: Offering a safe, welcoming space for young children and their carers every Monday.
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Hall Hire to Community Groups: Including hosSng the Hither Green Ward Assembly by Lewisham Council and other civic engagements.
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School Engagement:
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On 8 January and 22 January, HGBCHURCH members led assemblies and educaSonal sessions for Brindishe School, engaging students with ChrisSan faith and values.
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Father’s Day BBQ and Summer BBQ : United families in celebraSon and outreach.
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Table Top Sales (June & August): Fundraising for missions and a placorm for local entrepreneurs.
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Pancake Day Fundraiser (March) : Raised over £265 for missions.
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Share Jesus Community Lunch (March) : Provided free hot drinks and meals for the homeless and vulnerable with the love of Christ.
5. Achievements & Performance
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Church Growth: Five new members joined our church family, with increasing a;endance across our weekly services and ministries.
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BapTsms: On 15 December, we hosted a joint bapSsm with Living Word ChrisSan Fellowship, with five candidates publicly declaring their faith (three of the members were from Living Word Fellowship).
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Child DedicaTons: Three children were dedicated this year during joyful and hearcelt services.
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Radiance Women’s Ministry:
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Radiance Conference (October): Over 35 women a;ended an empowering day of teaching, worship, and fellowship.
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Mother’s Day Dinner (March): Celebrated the strength and legacy of mothers with over 45 in a;endance.
Missions:
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Although Mission Bulgaria 2024 was postponed due to flight costs, planning for 2025 is well underway.
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Our fundraising efforts have ensured we are financially and spiritually prepared for the year ahead.
6. Volunteers & Service
None of our progress would be possible without our faithful volunteers. Every event, meal, worship service, and outreach was carried by the selfless service of our members. In addiSon, many members acSvely serve in the wider community, bringing the light of Christ beyond the church walls.
7. Financial Overview
We give God thanks for His provision and the faithful generosity of our members and partners.
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Total Income: £174,416, primarily from Sthes, offerings, and hall hire.
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Total Expenditure: £104,621, on ministry costs, missions, staffing, uSliSes, and events.
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Reserves: As of 31 March 2025, we hold reserves of £25,000 to ensure stability and future sustainability.
All financial planning and spending align with our commitment to good stewardship and Kingdom
8. Looking Ahead
Our hearts are full of expectaSon for the coming year. We believe God is posiSoning us for greater impact. Key prioriTes include:
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Mission South Africa – In April 2025, we will partner with Mighty Grace Church in Venda to support evangelism, teaching, and community uplirment.
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Mission Zambia – Also in April, we will serve with the Eva Chabala FoundaTon , bringing hope and pracScal support to families and children.
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Manse Purchase – We are prayerfully working toward purchasing a church manse—an important step in establishing long-term stability and care for our pastoral leadership.
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Radiance 2025 – Our women’s conference will return next year, conSnuing to inspire and equip women to shine for the Kingdom.
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Kingdom Kidz Conference (April 2025) – Already in preparaSon to disciple the next generaSon in bold faith and joyful worship.
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Mission Bulgaria 2025 – With resources in place, we will send a team to run a youth camp and youth discipleship.
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Strengthening our online ministry and digital outreach.
We are convinced that the best is yet to come. We are not just expanding property—we are enlarging our Kingdom influence. We are not just running a church—we are raising a generaSon. As we press forward, we do so with unwavering confidence, and HGBCHURCH has a vital part to play.
9. Conclusion
The trustees of HGBCHURCH lir their hearts in graStude — first to God, whose faithfulness has sustained and guided us, and then to you — our members, leaders, partners, and volunteers — whose sacrifice, service, and prayers have made this Kingdom work possible. We are not merely managing a charity; we are faithfully stewarding a divine assignment, entrusted to us by the King of Kings.
As a church, we reaffirm our commitment to seeing lives transformed by God’s power, communiSes touched by His love, and generaSons equipped to live for eternity. Every gathering, every outreach, every prayer is part of advancing His Kingdom on earth — and we count it a privilege to serve together.
Looking ahead, we do so with faith and expectaSon, believing that the best is yet to come. We stand on the promise:
“Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end…” — Isaiah 9:7 (NKJV)
May this report not only reflect where we have been, but also ignite fresh passion for where God is taking us. Together, let us press forward — faithfully, courageously, and joyfully — unSl every life, every community, and every generaSon knows the reign and peace of Christ.
On behalf of the Trustees,
Rev. Honesty Kachidza, Chair of Trustees HGBCHURCH
Trustees:
Rev. Honesty Kachidza Richard Leach Pamela Palmer Lorraine Alexander Ma;hew Leach
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
HITHER GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH CIO
Introduction
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of HGBCHURCH CIO (the charity) for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act2011 (‘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.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirements that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Barrington Brown CIMA, MIAB
14[th] November 2025
82a Muirkirk Road, LONDON SE6 1BH Email: brogerbrown@gmail.com
HGBCHURCH CIO
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1203704
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS (SUMMARY) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| RECEIPTS Donations and Tax Refunds Other Incoming Resources TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Costs of Activities in Furtherance of the Charity's Objects Resources expended on Managing and Administering the Charity TOTAL PAYMENTS RECEIPTS / (PAYMENTS) |
Unrestricted Funds £ 92,173 11,300 103,474 81,314 11,221 92,535 10,939 |
Designated Funds £ 1,960 0 1,960 0 0 0 1,960 |
Restricted Funds £ 68,982 - 68,982 12,086 - 12,086 56,896 |
Total 2024-25 £ 163,115 11,300 |
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| 174,416 | ||||
| 93,400 11,221 |
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| 104,621 | ||||
| 69,795 |
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and accordingly the accounts have been drawn up on a going concern basis.
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HGBCHURCH CIO
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1203704
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS (DETAILED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| Notes RECEIPTS DONATIONS AND TAX REFUNDS Building Fund - Manse General Fund TV Fund Gift Aid Refund Streaming Equipment Mission Bulgaria 2025 Mission South Africa Kingdom Youth Camp Kingdom Tots Satellite Summer Camp Conference Income Total Donations & Tax Refunds OTHER RECEIPTS Hall Hire Equipment Hire Interest Received Total Other Receipts TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS FURTHERANCE CHARITY'S OBJECTS Minister's Stipend, Staff Salary & PAYE 3 Pension Costs 6 Manse Rental 3 Council Tax Heat and Light Gifts Within the Church Gifts Outside the Church Speakers Expenses Kingdom Kidz / Youth Satellite Summer Camp Leadership and Fellowship Radiance Conference Mission Bulgaria 2025 Mission South Africa 2025 Ministry Operating Supplies General Ministry Expenses Equipment & Supplies 4 Computer & Software Total Furtherance Charity's Objects MANAGING/ADMINISTERING CHARITY 2 Insurance & Rates Health & Safety Repairs & Maintenance Travel & Subsistence Telephone, Broadband & Website Printing, Photocopying & Stationery Subscriptions Accounts Preparation Independent Examiners Fee Total Managing/Administering Charity TOTAL PAYMENTS NET RECEIPTS / (PAYMENTS) FOR THE PERIOD |
Unrestricted Funds £ 79,217 12,230 331 396 92,173 3,760 120 7,420 11,300 103,474 49,674 5,317 14,400 2,038 3,979 104 460 455 109 102 498 1,105 2,900 173 81,314 4,130 539 1,728 190 2,335 441 459 600 800 11,221 92,535 10,939 |
Designated Funds £ 1,960 1,960 0 0 1,960 0 0 0 1,960 |
Restricted Funds £ 55,924 800 2,311 8,770 577 560 68,982 0 68,982 196 1,080 3,385 7,425 12,086 0 12,086 56,896 |
Total for Period £ 55,924 79,217 800 12,230 2,311 1,960 8,770 577 331 560 396 |
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| 163,115 3,760 120 7,420 |
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| 11,300 | ||||
| 174,416 | ||||
| 49,674 5,317 14,400 2,038 3,979 104 460 455 196 1,080 109 102 3,385 7,425 498 1,105 2,900 173 |
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| 93,400 4,130 539 1,728 190 2,335 441 459 600 800 |
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| 11,221 | ||||
| 104,621 | ||||
| 69,795 |
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HGBCHURCH CIO
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1203704
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AT 31ST MARCH 2025
| ASSETS BANK & OTHER CASH BALANCES Hither Green BC Current Account Hither Green BC Savings Account HGBCHURCH CIO Current Account HGBCHURCH CIO Savings Account London Baptist Property Board Deposit London Baptist Property Board Savings Cash in hand OTHER MONETARY ASSETS Debtors TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors NET CURRENT ASSETS LONG TERM LIABILITIES Loans NET ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES Notes UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 7 DESIGNATED FUNDS Reserve Fund 8.1 Mission Bulgaria 2025 8.2 Mission South Africa 2025 8.3 RESTRICTED FUNDS Building Fund - Manse 9.1 Streaming Equipment 9.2 Kingdom Camp 9.3 Kingdom Kidz 9.4 TV Fund 9.5 TOTAL ASSETS RETAINED FOR CHARITY'S OWN USE Buildings 10.1 Church Contents 10.2 Portacabin 10.3 |
2025 £ 280 0 18,545 233 249,350 25,077 40 293,525 65 293,589 (2,000) 291,589 (91,000) 200,589 47,427 25,000 5,904 1,345 32,249 118,169 (1,646) 2,995 96 1,300 120,913 200,589 1,074,615 87,724 7,303 1,169,642 |
2025 £ 280 0 18,545 233 249,350 25,077 40 293,525 65 293,589 (2,000) 291,589 (91,000) 200,589 47,427 25,000 5,904 1,345 32,249 118,169 (1,646) 2,995 96 1,300 120,913 200,589 1,074,615 87,724 7,303 1,169,642 |
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| 293,589 (2,000) |
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| 291,589 (91,000) |
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| 200,589 | ||
| 47,427 25,000 5,904 1,345 |
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| 32,249 | ||
| 118,169 (1,646) 2,995 96 1,300 |
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| 120,913 | ||
| 200,589 | ||
| 1,074,615 87,724 7,303 |
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| 1,169,642 |
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HGBCHURCH CIO
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1203704
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
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These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis and in accordance with Section 133 Charities Act 2011.
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Managing / Administering the Charity represents direct expenditure incurred in the management of the church. Most of the management is carried out without charge by volunteers. This intangible cost is not included in the Statement of Financial Activities since there is no measurable cost to volunteers for their service.
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The Minister acts as one of the church's trustees and receives remuneration and other benefits in respect of his services as Minister, including the provision of manse accommodation rented by the church at a cost of £1200 per month.
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Office Equipment is not capitalised but expensed upon purchase.
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The custodian trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is a registered charity (number: 249635), and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the London Baptist Association.
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The church pays pension contributions for its Minister to a Private fund (Standard Life), which is a defined contributions scheme and not contracted out of the State Second Pension. The church also pays pension contributions for its Administrator to Nest Pensions, which is also not contracted out of the State Second Pension
| 7. Unrestricted Funds General Funds 8. Designated Funds Reserve Fund 8.1 Mission Bulgaria 2024 Mission Bulgaria 2025 8.2 Mission South Africa 2025 8.3 9. Restricted Funds Notes Building Fund - Manse 9.1 Streaming Equipment 9.2 Kingdom Camp 9.3 Kingdom Kidz 9.4 Kingdom Kidz Merchandise Satellites TV Fund 9.5 |
Balance Tfrs Designated/ Balance 01-Apr-24 Income Restricted Expenditure 31-Mar-25 £ £ £ £ £ 62,410 103,474 (25,923) (92,535) 47,427 |
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| 62,410 103,474 (25,923) (92,535) 47,427 |
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| Balance Trfs Between Balance 01-Apr-24 Income Funds Expenditure 31-Mar-25 £ £ £ £ £ - 25,000 25,000 7,329 0 (7,329) 0 0 1,960 7,329 (3,385) 5,904 0 8,770 (7,425) 1,345 |
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| 7,329 10,730 25,000 (10,810) 32,249 |
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| Balance Trfs Between Balance 01-Apr-24 Income Funds Expenditure 31-Mar-25 £ £ £ £ £ 62,245 55,924 0 0 118,169 (3,957) 2,311 0 0 (1,646) 2,418 577 0 0 2,995 252 40 0 (196) 96 (316) 0 316 0 0 (87) 560 606 (1,080) 0 500 800 0 0 1,300 |
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| 61,055 60,212 923 (1,276) 120,913 |
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The church is the beneficial ownder (subject to the relevant trusts) of the following assets, the legal title to which is held by the church's custodian trustee, the London Baptist Property Board Ltd: 10.1 Church premises at Theodore Road, London SE13 6HT, valued in the accounts at £1,074,615, based on the insured value. 10.2 The church owns fixtures, furniture and equipment with an insured value of £87,724.
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10.3 The church also owns a portacabin, valued in the accounts at £7,303, based on the insured value.
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