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2024-12-31-accounts

CHARITY NUMBER: 1208348

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER

CONTENTS

Reference and Adminstrative Details ...................................................................................... 3 Trustees’ Report ..................................................................................................................... 4 Independent Examiner’s Report .............................................................................................. 9 Statement of Financial Activities ........................................................................................... 11 Balance Sheet ..................................................................................................................... 12 Statement of Cash Flows ...................................................................................................... 13 Notes to the Financial Statements ........................................................................................ 14

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Trustees Richard Hargrave (appointed 8 May 2024) Gregory Michael Tarr (appointed 8 May 2024) Jonathan Iain Worsley (appointed 8 May 2024) Charity Registered Number 1208348 Principal Address 18 Earl Richards Road North Exeter EX2 6AG Accountants Griffin Chartered Accountants Courtenay House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ Bankers CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Website Address www.emmanuelexeter.org

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

period ended 31 December 2024.

Objectives and Activities

a. Objectives

The principal objectives of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Exeter (the “Church” or “Emmanuel Exeter”) are (i) advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Church's Statement of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Exeter and the surrounding neighbourhood; and (ii) such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Trustees and with agreement of the members, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Church’s Statement of Faith.

Emmanuel Exeter exists by the grace of God, for the glory of God, which is the ultimate purpose in all of the Church’s activities. Emmanuel Exeter glorifies God by loving Him and obeying His commands though: Worshipping Him; Equipping the saints through Bible instruction and study; Proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching and personal evangelism, and any other means consistent with the teachings of Holy Scripture; Encouraging, supporting, and participating in missions work, local, domestic, and international; Administering the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper; Encouraging Biblical fellowship among believers; Serving other individuals, families, and the Church by providing for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in the name of Jesus Christ; and Calling fellow churches to biblical faithfulness and purity through instruction and encouragement about the nature of the local church.

b. Activities Undertaken to Achieve Objectives

The Church formally held its first service on 15[th] September 2024 and through the balance of 2024 the Church’s main activities were (i) Sunday morning services that included times of Bible reading, prayer, praise and preaching, (ii) Sunday evening prayer, praise and teaching, and (iii) midweek Bible teaching.

c. Achievements and Performance

Owing to the spiritual nature of the Church’s objectives it is difficult to quantify achievements; however, the Church started with 17 members and the number of members increased to 19 by the end of 2024. There were also 2 baptisms and the regular attendance at Sunday morning services was around 40 each Sunday.

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

d. Future Plans

In 2025 Emmanuel Exeter hopes to grow in membership as the Lord provides. We intend to change our Sunday evening activities to include a weekly supper during term time with Bible teaching for students after supper. We will also be starting home groups that will meet in members’ homes during the week for fellowship and Bible teaching. We will continue to strengthen ties with like-minded Baptist churches and hope to be able to financially support a church plant in another part of England later in the year as gifts to Emmanuel Exeter grow.

Financial Review

a. Going Concern

The Trustees have assessed whether the use of going concern is appropriate (i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Church to continue as a going concern) and have concluded that the Church is a going concern since the Church is well supported financially by its members and other individuals, churches and associations.

b. Reserves Policy

The Church holds £20,000 in unrestricted reserves in compliance with its mortgage agreement, such amount representing approximately two months of expenses.

c. Financial Review

Incoming resources during the period to 31 December 2024 totalled £605,036 and expenditure totalled £57,522 leaving a surplus of £547,514.

In August 2024 the Church purchased a manse for use by the Church’s pastor and his family. The cost of the manse was £800,000 which was funded using £250,000 of the Church’s funds, a grant of £200,000 and a mortgage of £350,000.

The balance held in unrestricted funds at 31 December 2024 was £347,514.

The balance held in restricted funds at 31 December 2014 was £200,000.

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

Structure, Governance and Management

a. Constitution

The Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 2024 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with registered charity number 1208348.

The Church is governed by its Constitution dated 8 May 2024. The Constitution contains the main legal provisions governing the Church, its purposes and Statement of Faith, and its powers. Under the Constitution, the people with the responsibility for the general control and management of the administration of the Church are the Trustees who meet at least monthly and are identified in the Constitution by reference to the office they hold in accordance with the Church Handbook. The Church Handbook sets out the internal workings of the Church and is based the Church members’ understanding of the Bible. The Church Handbook sits alongside the Constitution and must always be consistent with the Constitution – if the Handbook is inconsistent, the Constitution takes precedence.

Powers

The Church has power to do anything which is calculated to further its objects or is conducive or incidental to doing so. In particular, the Church’s powers include power to:

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

Structure, Governance and Management (continued)

b. Methods of Appointment or Election of Trustee

The management of the Church is the responsibility of the Trustees of the Church. The Trustees are the persons appointed to the offices of Pastors or Elders in accordance with the Church Handbook.

c. Membership of the Church

Membership of the Church is open to anyone who professes the Christian faith in accordance with the Church’s Statement of Faith, has satisfied such other requirements as have been specified in the Church Handbook and who in his or her application for membership has indicated his or her agreement to become a member and to accept the duty of members set out in clause 9.3 of the Church Constitution. Corporate bodies may not be members of the Church; a member must be an individual.

d. Financial Risk Management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity and are satisfied those systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Charity’s constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 14 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Richard Hargrave (Trustee and Treasurer)

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER (“the Charity”)

I report to the Charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by Section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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 requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER (continued)

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.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Laura Waycott FCA Griffin Chartered Accountants Courtenay House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ

Date: October 14, 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Income From:
Donations and Legacies
4
Investments
5
Total Income
Expenditure On:
Charitable Activities
6
Total Expenditure
Net Movement in Funds
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total Funds Brought Forward
Net Movement in Funds
Total Funds Carried Forward
16
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
200,000
403,282
603,282
0
1,754
1,754
200,000
405,036
605,036
0
57,522
57,522
0
57,522
57,522
200,000
347,514
547,514
0
0
0
200,000
347,514
547,514
200,000
347,514
547,514

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period.

The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
11
Current Assets
Debtors
12
Cash at Bank
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
13
Net Current Assets
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
Creditors
Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
14
Total Net Assets
Charity Funds
Restricted Funds
16
Unrestricted Funds
16
Total Funds
2024
2024
£
£
793,333
793,333
1,807
105,989
107,796
(9,104)
98,692
892,025
(344,511)
547,514
200,000
347,514
547,514
2024
2024
£
£
793,333
793,333
1,807
105,989
107,796
(9,104)
98,692
892,025
(344,511)
547,514
200,000
347,514
547,514
892,025
(344,511)
547,514
200,000
347,514
547,514

The Financial Statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees on October 14, 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

_______ Richard Hargrave Trustee and Treasurer

The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
18
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of Tangible Fixed Assets
Mortgage Loan
Interest Received
Mortgage Repayments
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents in
the Reporting Period
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Brought Forward
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Carried Forward
2024
£
555,282
(800,000)
350,000
1,754
(1,047)
(449,293)
105,989
0
105,989

The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1. General Information

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Exeter is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England & Wales. Its registered office address is 18 Earl Richards Road North, Exeter EX2 6AG.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Emmanual Baptist Church, Exeter meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.1 Going Concern

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

2.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold Property - 2% per annum

2.6 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.7 Cash at Bank and In Hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

2.8 Liabilities and Provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

2.9 Financial Instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.10 Fund Accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the Notes to the Financial Statements.

3. Critical Accounting Estimates and Areas of Judgment

Estimates and judgments 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.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:

There are no critical accounting estimates or assumptions.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

4. Income from Donations and Legacies

Internal Giving
Gift Aid
Building Grant
External Giving
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
0
4,665
4,665
0
1,035
1,035
200,000
0
200,000
0
397,582
397,582
200,000
403,282
603,282
5.
Investment Income
Deposit Account Interest
6.
Analysis of Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Summary by Fund Type
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
0
1,754
1,754
Summary by Fund Type
**Restricted ** Unrestricted Total
Funds Funds Funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
Charitable Activities 0 57,522 57,522

7. Analysis of Expenditure by Activities

Analysis of Expenditure by Activities
Mortgage Interest
Manse Expenses
Depreciation
Church Expenses
Activities
Undertaken
Total
Directly
Funds
2024
2024
£
£
6,648
6,648
31,807
31,807
6,667
6,667
12,400
12,400
57,522
57,522

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

8. Independent Examiner's Remuneration

Independent Examiner's Remuneration
2024
£
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charity's annual accounts 1,440

9. Staff Costs

There were no employees or staff costs during 2024.

10. Trustees' Remuneration and Benefits

During the period, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits.

11. Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost
At 8 May 2024
Additions
At 31 December 2024
Depreciation
At 8 May 2024
Charge for the Period
At 31 December 2024
Net Book Value
At 8 May 2024
At 31 December 2024
Freehold
Property
£
0
800,000
800,000
0
6,667
6,667
0
793,333

The freehold property is a manse for use by the Church's pastor and his family.

The manse is held in trust on behalf of the Church by Grace Baptist Charities Limited, registered charity number 1172489.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

12. Debtors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Accrued Gift Aid
Prepayments
13. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Accrued Expenses
Mortgage Loan
14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year
Mortgage Loan (see note 15)
15. Mortgage Loan
An analysis of the maturity of the mortgage loan is given below:
Amounts Falling Due Between One And Five Years
Amounts Falling Due After Five Years
The mortgage is secured by a legal charge on the church's freehold property.
2024
£
1,036
771
1,807
2024
£
4,662
4,442
9,104
2024
£
344,511
2024
£
20,631
323,880
344,511

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

16. Summary of Funds

Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
Restricted Funds
Freehold Property
Total of all Funds
At
At
8 May
31 Dec
2024
Income Expenditure
2024
£
£
£
£
0
405,036
(57,522)
347,514
0
200,000
0
200,000
0
605,036
(57,522)
547,514

The specific purposes for which funds are to be applied are as follows:

The freehold property fund relates to the ownership by the Church of a manse.

In the event that the Church closes and the manse is sold, the grantor of the restricted funds will receive up to 25% of the sale proceeds.

17. Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds

Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Creditors Due Within One Year
Creditors Due After More Than One Year
Total
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
200,000
593,333
793,333
0
107,796
107,796
0
(9,104)
(9,104)
0
(344,511)
(344,511)
200,000
347,514
547,514

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (continued)

18. Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities

Net Income for the Reporting Period (As Per The Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments For:
Interest Received
Depreciation
Increase in Debtors
Increase in Creditors
Net Cash Provided by Operations
2024
£
547,514
(1,754)
6,667
(1,807)
4,662
555,282

19. Analysis of Changes in Funds

Analysis of Changes in Funds
Net Cash
Cash At Bank
Debt
Debts Falling Due After More Thank One Year
Total
At
At
8 May
Cash
31 Dec
2024
Flow
2024
£
£
£
0
450,500
450,500
0
450,500
450,500
0
(344,511)
(344,511)
0
(344,511)
(344,511)
0
105,989
105,989

20. Operating Lease Commitments

At 31 December 2024 the Charity had commitments to make future lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

No later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
2024
£
1,302
4,872
6,174

21. Related Party Disclosures

Trustees made total donations to the Church during the year in the sum of £525.

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