WESTONING BAPTIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Registered Charity.- 1213651 Contents Pa e l Trustees, Report 2 Statement of Financial Activities 3 Balance Sheet 4 Notes to the Accounts 5 Independent Examinerfs Report
WESTONING BAPTIST CHURCH Report of the Church Offir5 for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 The Trustees have pleasure in submitting their report and the financial statements of Church for the vear ended 31st December 2025. Reference and Administrative Detsils Westoning Baptist Church, Greenfield Road, We5tonin& Bedford MK45 5JD. The Officers of the church durlng the year were as follows: Matthew Aldridge- Pastor- Chair Martin Hare - Elder Stephen Wigley - Deacon Steven Hopkins- Deacon Mark Woods- Deacon Structure. Governance and Management We5toning Baptist Church is constituted by asSOClation and govef ned and administered by its officers in accordance with its Rules and Regulations. New officer5 are appointed as required, in ccordance with the constitution. The Charlty's Oblectlves and Actlvttles The principal object of the church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to Baptist principles in accordance with the church's Confession of Faith. The church may also carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kin8dom and/or other parts of the world. Our main activities are Sunday senrices (morning and evening), midweek prayer meetings and Bible studies. Sunday School, evangelistic activities in the community. Mums & Tots group, promotion of rnission and matters of social concern, informal get-togethers for fellowship and to consider the Christian faith. Public Benefit In carrying out the activitie5 of the Charity in the year under review, the Church Officers have had regard to the public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission and are satisfied that the activities mentioned above have all been for the public benefit. Achievements and Performance Owing to the spiritual nature of the church's objectives it is difficult to quantify achievemeDt5,' however, we have in the past year undertaken the following artivities.. Seice$ are normally held three times a week, where the gospel is preached, and the Bible explained All services were broadcast via Zoom Sunday School for children once a week in term time. Adult Bible Studies once a month Special services at Easler and Christmas Baptism services Fellowship get-togethers
At Christmas time we distributed over I,SOO calendars with a gospel me55age and invitation to our services. Bible verses placed on back of lecal buses. Short monthly article in local ma83zines. During the year maintenance work was carried out to the buildings and grounds including substantial renovations to Hope Hall. Meetings were held in support of various Christian charities Mums & Tots group run each Friday in term time. A monthly lunch is held to promote friendship and fellowship. Holiday Bible Club. Funeral Service and burial. The building was used for baptisms by another church. Pastor in India was supported to enable him to support his churches and community both spiritually and for welfare. A5515tance provided to build a new church in Andrea Pradesh, India. Review of Finances The church has used the funds to pay for regular ministry and the upkeep of the church buildings and grounds. The church donated 2025 44%12024 30%) of the income to charitie5 and good causes during the year. Polic on reserve5 The poliry of the Trustees is- To have sufficient reserves to continue to run the Chapel without needing to borrow funds. To be able to deal with fofthcom5ng pair costs Iwhich in view of the size and age of the buildings can be large and unpredictable). To have sufficient funds to support the pastor. ON BEHALF OF THE CHURCH Officer.. r? h&pft I P6 Date: 131&6
WESTONING BAPTIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL A1VITIEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 General Restricted Fund Fund 3111212025 Total Total 31112/2024 Income and Endowments from: Donations and Le acies Donations and Collections 70,757 10,012 80,769 84,257 Charitable Activities Wedding) Funera I, Burial Fees Use of Building by other church organisation5 590 400 400 other tradin activities Fundraising Events Income from Investments Bank Interest 1,327 1,327 1,911 72,484 10,012 82,496 86,758 Expenditure on: Charitable Activities PrÈachin8 Min15try Other Aclivities Sunday School, Evangelistic Outreach, Friday Lunch, Toddlers Chapel Running Costs Administrative Costs Charitable Donations 6,430 6,430 6,027 12,602 51,293 1,047 24,736 12,602 51,293 1,047 36,639 16,093 32,293 1,212 16,905 11,903 96,108 11,903 108,011 72.530 Surplus for the year 23,624 1,891 25.515 14,228 Transfer between funds 23,629 1,886 25.515 14,228 Balance Brought Forward 120,329 2,236 122,565 108,337 Balance Carried Forward 96,700 350 97,050 122,565
WESTONING BAPTIST CHURCH Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025 General Fund Restricted Fund 3111212025 Total Total 31112/2024 Current 38sets Gift Aid Control Deposit Accounts Cash at Bank and in Hand 10,021 53,294 33,385 10,021 53,294 33,735 10,084 81.967 30,514 350 Total Assets 96.700 350 97,050 122,565 TOTAL FUNDS 96,700 350 97.050 122,565
WESTONING BAPTISTCHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 11 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting convention the financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting by Charities. Income, donations and other gifts are accounted for on a receivable basis. Income tax credits associated with deed5 of covenant and Gift Aid donations are accounted for at the time of the net gift. 21 TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES The Church does not employ any staff. During the year to 31 December 2025 no payments were made to Trustees in respect of preaching and other expenses.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE OFFICERS OF WESTONING BAPTIST CHURCH I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 set out on pages I to 7. Res ective res onsibilities Df trustees and inde endent examiner The charity'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the account5. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under settion 144121 of the Charities Art 2011 Ithe Actll and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Actl. To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145151 Ibl of the Act),. and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of inde endent examiner's re ort My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity a nd a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account5. and the seeking of explanation5 from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Inde endent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter hos come to my attention.. 11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. and • to prepa re accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met- or 21 to> which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding o* the accounts to be reached. Name.. Addre55= 3ef)S ZS Date: