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2025-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2025 Period start date To

31/12/2025 Period end date

Charity name: South Devon Gospel Trust

Charity registration number: 1205221

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17 (i) The advancement of the Christian faith
in accordance with the Basis of Faith,
primarily, but not exclusively, within
South Devon and the surrounding
neighbourhood; and
(ii) other charitable purposes for the
public benefit, such as providing relief of
need in hardship and sickness, and the
provision of facilities in the interests of
social welfare.
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
SDGT has set up Christ Church South
Devon in order to advance the Christian
faith in South Devon. The church meets
weekly for worship on Sundays, as well
as running small group Bible studies, a
youth group, and various one-off events
in which members of the local community
can find out about the Christian faith.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18 All trustees are fully aware of the CIO’s
role in providing public benefit through
our charitable work.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Other

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 As noted above, SDGT has successfully
set up Christ Church South Devon, for
the advancement of the Christian faith in
South Devon. The church operates
weekly worship and bi-weekly Bible study
groups for adults and for young people,
in order that adherents to the Christian
faith are enabled to investigate, practice
and deepen their faith.
Members of the church have become a
close support network for the relief of
need in hardship and sickness of various
types, including long-term illness, cancer
and job loss.
The church has continued to organise
one-off events for the benefit of the local
public, especially including giving them
opportunities to explore the Christian
faith for themselves.

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Achievements against
objectives set

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

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21 At the end of the period we are in a
favourable financial position, with net
liquid assets of £23599
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22 The charity currently has no investment
policy, preferring to hold its reserves in
an accessible current account. As a
charity we are committed to ensuring our
reserves are at a level to cover our
regular outgoings for at least three
months.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £23599
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23 N/A
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47 The charity is wholly supported by
donations from members of Christ
Church South Devon.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Constitution
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(Foundation Model)
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(Foundation Model)
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 New trustees are elected by a properly
convened meeting of charity trustees.
Trustees are selected from members of
Christ Church South Devon, and one
external trustee from another church
whose charitable objectives are in
alignment with those of SDGT.
The key criterion specified in the
Constitution is that prospective trustees
must subscribe and adhere to (in belief
and lifestyle) the Basis of Faith (Appendix
1).
Additional information (optional)
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51 All trustees are appointed subject to a
safer recruitment procedure including
enhanced DBS check and references.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51 SDGT is overseen by a board of trustees,
the chair of whom is employed by the
charity as the Minister of Christ Church
South Devon. The church is connected to
the national network, the Anglican
Mission in England (and, through them,
to the Europe-wide network, the Anglican
Network in Europe, and more widely to
the global Anglican Communion).
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51 Christ Church South Devon is a member-
church of the Anglican Mission in
England, whose bishops provide support
and oversight to the Minister.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name South Devon Gospel Trust
Other name the charity uses Christ Church South Devon
Registered charity number 1205221
Charity’s principal address 74 Goosewell Road
Plymouth
PL9 9HP

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Rev. Thomas
Brassil
Chair
Dr. Clive Irving Treasurer
Mrs. Susan Irving
Mr. Samuel
Holland
Dr. Catherine
Holland
Secretary of
Trustees
Mrs. Catherine
Mezzetti
AMiE external
trustee
23/11/2025-31/12/2025

– 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) Rev. Thomas James Brassil Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 07/08/2026

South Devon Gospel Trust

CHARITY NO. 1205221

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TO

31 DECEMBER 2025

CONTENTS
Page (s)
Statement of financial activities 1
Balance sheet 2
Notes to the financial statements 3 - 4
Treasurer's statement 5
Independent examiner's report 5
Appendices 6 - 7

1

South Devon Gospel Trust

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Unrestricted
Funds
General
Note
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income
60,918
Unrestricted
Funds
General
Note
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income
60,918
Restricted
Funds
£
0
TOTAL
2025
£
60,918
TOTAL
2024
£
59542
Activities that generate funds
Grants
2023 independent examiner fee not invoiced
Investment income
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1000
200
5
60,918 0 60,918 60747
Incoming resources from charitable activity
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating funds
205
61,123
0
0
0
0
205
61,123
0
59
60,806
0
Church activities
Charitable activities
Governance costs
54,924
4,554
0
0
0
0
54,924
4,554
0
45261
3000
0
Total resources expended
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources
before transfers
Gross transfers between funds
6 & 7
Net movement in funds
Total funds b/fwd 1 January 2025
Total funds c/fwd 31 December 2025
59,478
1,645
0
1,645
21,954
23,599
0
0
0
0
0
0
59,478
1,645
0
1,645
21,954
23,599
48,261
12,545
0
12,545
9409
21,954

The notes on pages 3 to 4 form part of these financial statements

2

South Devon Gospel Trust

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
General
Note
£
FIXED ASSETS
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
2025
£
TOTAL
2024
£
Tangible assets
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
3
Bank and cash balances
916
25,896
0
0
916
25,896
1,129
25,314
26,812
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors payable within one year
4
3,213
NET CURRENT ASSETS
23,599
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors payable after one year
5
0
TOTAL NET ASSETS / (LIABILITIES)
23,599
THE FUNDS OF THE CHURCH
Unrestricted income funds:
General
Designated
6
Total
Restricted income funds:
7
Approved by the Trustees' Meeting held on __
and signed on its behalf by Rev T Brassil (Chairman)
______
0
26,812
0
3,213
0
23,599
0
0
0
23,599
23,599
0
23,599
0
23,599
__ (date).
______(signature).
26,443
4,489
21,954
0
21,954
21,954
0
21,954
0
21,954

The notes on pages 3 to 4 form part of these financial statements

3

South Devon Gospel Trust

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1a Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets and investments measured at market value.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the financial reporting standard for smaller entities (effective January 2015), and the requirements of accounting and reporting by charities: statement of recommended practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the financial reporting standard for smaller entities (effective January 2015) (SORP 2015).

The accruals basis of accounting has been adopted, and the principal accounting policies set out below are applied consistently.

1b Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the church in furtherance of its charitable objectives.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor, or contained in the terms of a grant.

1c Tangible Fixed Assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates calculated to write off assets over Their estimated useful lives:

Fixtures & fittings 15% reducing balance IT equipment 20% straight line

1d Incoming Resources

All voluntary giving is included in the financial statements for the period in which it is received. Donations under gift aid plus the associated tax recovery are recognised as income when the donation is received.

Legacies are accounted for when their receipt is certain and can be properly quantified. All other income is generally recognised when it is receivable.

1e Resources Expended

Resources expended are recognised in the period to which they are incurred and include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. They are allocated to the particular activity to which they relate. Governance costs represent direct expenditure on the governance of the church, including the production and independent scrutiny of these financial statements.

As most of the management and activity of the church is carried out by volunteers, this intangible cost is not included in the financial statements as this voluntary contribution to the life of the church is incalculable.

1f Taxation

The church is an excepted charity within the meaning of the taxes acts.

Accordingly it is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income and capital gains received to the extent that such income or gains are applied to exclusively charitable purposes. No provision for taxation has been made in these financial statements.

4

South Devon Gospel Trust

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures
& Fittings
£
IT
Equipment
£
TOTAL
2025
£
TOTAL
2024
£
Brought forward 1 January 2025 0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
Additions in year
Depreciation for year
0
0
0
0
Carried forward 31 December 2025 0 0 0 0
General Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
3 DEBTORS
Gift aid tax recoverable
Other debtors and prepayments
4 CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors payable within one year:
HMRC PAYE & NI deductions
Unspent mission budget
Sundry creditors and accruals
5 DEFERRED LIABILITIES
Creditors payable after more than one year:
6 DESIGNATED FUNDS
N/A
7 RESTRICTED FUNDS
N/A
Fund
£
Funds
£
2025
£
2024
£
0
916
916
0
0
0 0
916 1,129
0 916 1,129
2,377
640
0
0
2,377
640
2,331
2,000
196
3,213
0 196 158
0 3,213 158
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

8 PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND THEIR SPOUSES

£

Rev Tom Brassil Salary (net of statutory deductions) 32687 Rev Tom Brassil Training & Expenses (including church admin 2074 expenses)

5

South Devon Gospel Trust

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

TREASURER'S STATEMENT

I have prepared the financial statements on pages 1 to 4 for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Signed by the Treasurer ____

Dr C R Irving

Dated _________

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

I report on the unaudited financial statements of South Devon Gospel Trust for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 1 to 4.

Respective responsibilities

The charity is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, and considers that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the charities act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the general directions given by the charity commissioners under Section 145 (5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the charity commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act,

have not been met: or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed by the independent examiner: _______

Mr R Bishop

Dated _________

Name and address of the independent examiner:

6

South Devon Gospel Trust

APPENDIX 1 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
VOLUNTARY INCOME £
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
General
Funds
£
TOTAL
2025
TOTAL
2024
£
Bank donations by S/O and direct credit
Cash
Income tax refunds under gift aid
48,774
0
12,144
0
0
0
48,774
0
12,144
47,777
0
11,766
60,918
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest
0
0
INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
0
0
0
60,918
0
0
59,542
5
5
Bookstall & Literature income
Events
Tea & coffee contributions
20
185
0
205
0
0
0
0
20
185
0
205
59
0
0
59
OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
2023 Independent Examiner fee not invoiced
0 0 0 200
Grants 0 0 0 1,000
0 0 0 1,200

7

South Devon Gospel Trust

APPENDIX 2 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

COSTS OF GENERATING FUNDS
Cost of fund raising
COSTS OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Church costs:
Tea/coffee/refreshments expenses
CCLI licence
Insurance
Gifts
Toddler group
Children's groups
Youth Group
Events
Setup legal fees
0
0
0
0
43
0
160
0
489
0
0
0
12
0
45
0
22
0
333
0
0
0
£
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
General
Funds
0
0
0
0
43
0
160
0
489
0
0
0
12
0
45
0
22
0
333
0
0
0
£
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
General
Funds
0
0
43
160
489
0
12
45
22
333
0
£
TOTAL
2025
TOTAL
2024
£
0
0
76
130
516
30
0
119
0
33
0
Anglican Mission in England affiliation 1,707 0 1,707 1,600
Safeguarding
Advertising
Vistiting speaker expenses
Other service costs
Other administration costs
197
125
0
182
475
0
0
0
0
0
197
125
0
182
475
1,064
42
140
352
323
Pomphlett Building Initial Costs 878 0 878 0
Buildings costs
Teaching costs:
Bookstall expenses
Minister:
2,280
6,948
426
426
0
0
0
0
2,280
6,947
426
426
1,200
5,625
328
328
Gross salary 42,250 0 42,250 34,866
Pension contribution
Life Insurance
Expenses
Discretionary costs
Telephone
Training
Fixtures & Fittings and IT equipment
Depreciation of fixtures & fittings and IT equipment
TOTAL COSTS OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES
4,225
132
278
0
248
417
47,550
0
0
54,924
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,225
132
278
0
248
417
47,550
0
0
54,923
3,487
77
186
0
206
486
39,308
0
0
45,261
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Mission giving 4,554
4,554
0
0
4,554
4,554
3,000
3,000
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Independent examiner 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

South Devon Gospel Trust

CHARITY NO. 1205221

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TO

31 DECEMBER 2025

CONTENTS
Page (s)
Statement of financial activities 1
Balance sheet 2
Notes to the financial statements 3 - 4
Treasurer's statement 5
Independent examiner's report 5
Appendices 6 - 7

1

South Devon Gospel Trust

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Unrestricted
Funds
General
Note
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income
60,918
Unrestricted
Funds
General
Note
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income
60,918
Restricted
Funds
£
0
TOTAL
2025
£
60,918
TOTAL
2024
£
59542
Activities that generate funds
Grants
2023 independent examiner fee not invoiced
Investment income
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1000
200
5
60,918 0 60,918 60747
Incoming resources from charitable activity
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating funds
205
61,123
0
0
0
0
205
61,123
0
59
60,806
0
Church activities
Charitable activities
Governance costs
54,924
4,554
0
0
0
0
54,924
4,554
0
45261
3000
0
Total resources expended
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources
before transfers
Gross transfers between funds
6 & 7
Net movement in funds
Total funds b/fwd 1 January 2025
Total funds c/fwd 31 December 2025
59,478
1,645
0
1,645
21,954
23,599
0
0
0
0
0
0
59,478
1,645
0
1,645
21,954
23,599
48,261
12,545
0
12,545
9409
21,954

The notes on pages 3 to 4 form part of these financial statements

2

South Devon Gospel Trust

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
General
Note
£
FIXED ASSETS
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
2025
£
TOTAL
2024
£
Tangible assets
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
3
Bank and cash balances
916
25,896
0
0
916
25,896
1,129
25,314
26,812
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors payable within one year
4
3,213
NET CURRENT ASSETS
23,599
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors payable after one year
5
0
TOTAL NET ASSETS / (LIABILITIES)
23,599
THE FUNDS OF THE CHURCH
Unrestricted income funds:
General
Designated
6
Total
Restricted income funds:
7
Approved by the Trustees' Meeting held on __
and signed on its behalf by Rev T Brassil (Chairman)
______
0
26,812
0
3,213
0
23,599
0
0
0
23,599
23,599
0
23,599
0
23,599
__ (date).
______(signature).
26,443
4,489
21,954
0
21,954
21,954
0
21,954
0
21,954

The notes on pages 3 to 4 form part of these financial statements

3

South Devon Gospel Trust

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1a Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets and investments measured at market value.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the financial reporting standard for smaller entities (effective January 2015), and the requirements of accounting and reporting by charities: statement of recommended practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the financial reporting standard for smaller entities (effective January 2015) (SORP 2015).

The accruals basis of accounting has been adopted, and the principal accounting policies set out below are applied consistently.

1b Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the church in furtherance of its charitable objectives.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor, or contained in the terms of a grant.

1c Tangible Fixed Assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates calculated to write off assets over Their estimated useful lives:

Fixtures & fittings 15% reducing balance IT equipment 20% straight line

1d Incoming Resources

All voluntary giving is included in the financial statements for the period in which it is received. Donations under gift aid plus the associated tax recovery are recognised as income when the donation is received.

Legacies are accounted for when their receipt is certain and can be properly quantified. All other income is generally recognised when it is receivable.

1e Resources Expended

Resources expended are recognised in the period to which they are incurred and include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. They are allocated to the particular activity to which they relate. Governance costs represent direct expenditure on the governance of the church, including the production and independent scrutiny of these financial statements.

As most of the management and activity of the church is carried out by volunteers, this intangible cost is not included in the financial statements as this voluntary contribution to the life of the church is incalculable.

1f Taxation

The church is an excepted charity within the meaning of the taxes acts.

Accordingly it is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income and capital gains received to the extent that such income or gains are applied to exclusively charitable purposes. No provision for taxation has been made in these financial statements.

4

South Devon Gospel Trust

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures
& Fittings
£
IT
Equipment
£
TOTAL
2025
£
TOTAL
2024
£
Brought forward 1 January 2025 0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
Additions in year
Depreciation for year
0
0
0
0
Carried forward 31 December 2025 0 0 0 0
General Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
3 DEBTORS
Gift aid tax recoverable
Other debtors and prepayments
4 CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors payable within one year:
HMRC PAYE & NI deductions
Unspent mission budget
Sundry creditors and accruals
5 DEFERRED LIABILITIES
Creditors payable after more than one year:
6 DESIGNATED FUNDS
N/A
7 RESTRICTED FUNDS
N/A
Fund
£
Funds
£
2025
£
2024
£
0
916
916
0
0
0 0
916 1,129
0 916 1,129
2,377
640
0
0
2,377
640
2,331
2,000
196
3,213
0 196 158
0 3,213 158
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

8 PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND THEIR SPOUSES

£

Rev Tom Brassil Salary (net of statutory deductions) 32687 Rev Tom Brassil Training & Expenses (including church admin 2074 expenses)

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South Devon Gospel Trust

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

TREASURER'S STATEMENT

I have prepared the financial statements on pages 1 to 4 for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Signed by the Treasurer ____

Dr C R Irving

Dated _________

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

I report on the unaudited financial statements of South Devon Gospel Trust for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 1 to 4.

Respective responsibilities

The charity is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, and considers that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the charities act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the general directions given by the charity commissioners under Section 145 (5)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the charity commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act,

have not been met: or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed by the independent examiner: _______

Mr R Bishop

Dated _________

Name and address of the independent examiner:

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South Devon Gospel Trust

APPENDIX 1 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
VOLUNTARY INCOME £
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
General
Funds
£
TOTAL
2025
TOTAL
2024
£
Bank donations by S/O and direct credit
Cash
Income tax refunds under gift aid
48,774
0
12,144
0
0
0
48,774
0
12,144
47,777
0
11,766
60,918
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest
0
0
INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
0
0
0
60,918
0
0
59,542
5
5
Bookstall & Literature income
Events
Tea & coffee contributions
20
185
0
205
0
0
0
0
20
185
0
205
59
0
0
59
OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
2023 Independent Examiner fee not invoiced
0 0 0 200
Grants 0 0 0 1,000
0 0 0 1,200

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South Devon Gospel Trust

APPENDIX 2 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

COSTS OF GENERATING FUNDS
Cost of fund raising
COSTS OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Church costs:
Tea/coffee/refreshments expenses
CCLI licence
Insurance
Gifts
Toddler group
Children's groups
Youth Group
Events
Setup legal fees
0
0
0
0
43
0
160
0
489
0
0
0
12
0
45
0
22
0
333
0
0
0
£
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
General
Funds
0
0
0
0
43
0
160
0
489
0
0
0
12
0
45
0
22
0
333
0
0
0
£
£
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
General
Funds
0
0
43
160
489
0
12
45
22
333
0
£
TOTAL
2025
TOTAL
2024
£
0
0
76
130
516
30
0
119
0
33
0
Anglican Mission in England affiliation 1,707 0 1,707 1,600
Safeguarding
Advertising
Vistiting speaker expenses
Other service costs
Other administration costs
197
125
0
182
475
0
0
0
0
0
197
125
0
182
475
1,064
42
140
352
323
Pomphlett Building Initial Costs 878 0 878 0
Buildings costs
Teaching costs:
Bookstall expenses
Minister:
2,280
6,948
426
426
0
0
0
0
2,280
6,947
426
426
1,200
5,625
328
328
Gross salary 42,250 0 42,250 34,866
Pension contribution
Life Insurance
Expenses
Discretionary costs
Telephone
Training
Fixtures & Fittings and IT equipment
Depreciation of fixtures & fittings and IT equipment
TOTAL COSTS OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES
4,225
132
278
0
248
417
47,550
0
0
54,924
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,225
132
278
0
248
417
47,550
0
0
54,923
3,487
77
186
0
206
486
39,308
0
0
45,261
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Mission giving 4,554
4,554
0
0
4,554
4,554
3,000
3,000
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Independent examiner 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0