Regisleied Charity Nurnber.. 233810
WELLINGTON EVANGELICAL CHAPEL
TRUSTEES, REPORT
AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2025

WELLINGTON EVANGELICAL CHAPEL
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and adminiBtrative information
TNstees' Report
statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial 5tstements
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WELLINGTON EVANGELICAL CHAPEL
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
TNstee¥
Mr. Derek Backhouse
Mr. Mark Roberts
Mr. John Roberts
Mrs. Sharon Roberts
Mr. Stephen Slonelake
Mr. Warren Gittoes
Mr. Shaun Dumbill
Registered Charity Number
233810
Principal Office
Fairacre
Canon Pyon
Hereford
HR4 8pL
Independent Examiner
Bowdon Accounting Senrice5
Bartle House
Oxford Court
Manchester
M2 3WQ

WELLINGTON EVANGELICAL CHAPEL
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Wellington Evangelical Chapel is an unincorporated charity governed by an amended Indenture dated
15 February 2017. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document and relevant
legislation. The trustees meet regularfy lo oversee the affair5 of the chapel, ensuring compliance with
the ¢harity's objectives and ptudenl management of ils resources.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Charitable Objectives:
The object of the charity is the advancement ol the Christian evangelical Protestant religion, primari
through..
The provision of regular public worship 5etvices',
The preaching and teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ.,
Sunday School and youth ministry..
Evangelistic outreach and community events.
Publie Bènèfit=
In accordance with Section 4 of the Cholilies Act 2011. the Iruslees confiirn that they have hod due
gard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and believe the charity's work meets
these requirements. servI￿s are open to all members of the public regardless of background.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
In 2025. Wellinglon Evangelioal Chapel oonlinued Its mission by holding regular Sunday worship
services and midweek Bible studies. The following notable activities occurred dLJring the year..
Sunday School maintained regular attendance with curriculum tailored lo age groups.,
Communlty Outrèach events were hosted dLJring Easter and Christmas",
Support Ministry provided pastoral care lo elderly and vulnerable mernbers.,
Collaboration with other local churches for prayer meetings and Gospel outreach",
Inlioduction of a youth discipleship programme on Fiidays.

WELLINGTON EVANGELICAL CHAPEL
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Despite challenges related to ongoing economic pressures, attendance remained stable and
engagement deepened within the congregation.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
The financial stslemen15 for the year ended 31 December 2025 ale appended lo this report.
Total income for the year was £84.297, prirnarily from donations and gift aid.
Total expenditure was £79.390. largely relating lo piernises maintenance. tnini51ry support. and staff
costs.
The charity ended the year with net assets of £538,435. No material uncertainties exist regarding the
charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Iruslees airn lo maintain unreslricled reserves equivalent lo al least 3 months of regular operating
¢osls lo ensure financial slabilily.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Truslees actively review the major risks facing the charity. Key risks identified in 2025 indude..
Finan¢ial $u$tsinability amidst rising Costs".
Health and safety of premises,.
Safeguarding of Child￿n and vulnerable adults.
Mitigating actions indude adherence to safeguarding poliae5. building inspection5, and careful
budgÈting.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
The trustees plan to..
Enhance local outrèaeh èfforts, including dOOr-t￿d0Or ministry and online prèsèncè.,
Invest in modest refurbishment of church facilities.,
Expand youth and ¢hil<Jren's ministry",
Strengthen partnerships with other evangelical churches in the region.

WELLINGTON EVANGELICAL CHAPEL
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
Thè trustees are responsible for pieparing finan¢ial statements for each financial year whi¢h give a true
and fair view of the charrty's financial position and activities. In preparing those statements, the trustees
niu51.'
Select suitable accounting poliaes and apply them consistently.,
Make reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates.,
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis Ljnless it is inappropriate to do so.
Trustees are also responsible for..
Keeping proper accounting records.,
Safeguarding the assets of the charity.,
Taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fiaud and olhei irregularities.
APPROVAL
0510612026
This report was approved by the trustees on
and signed on their behalf by..
Mark Roberts
Trustee

IIIELUNGTON EVANGELICAL CHAPEL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
202S
Totsl Funds
2024
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Investments
73,471
2.594
8,232
81,703
2,594
84,297
74,737
1.403
Total income
76,065
8,232
78.140
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Other distributions
Goveinance c05t5
57,764
4,450
949
16,127
100
73,891
4,550
949
69,905
3.825
600
Totsl expenditure
63.163
16,227
79,390
74.330
Net In¢ome for the year
12.902
17,9951
4,907
1,810
Reconciliation of fund8'.
Total funds brought lotward
Total funds carried forward
501,810
514,712
31,718
23,723
533,528
538,435
531,718
533.528
The notes form part of these financial statements

WELLINGTON EVANGELICAL CHAPEL
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Not•
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
434,733
425,158
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10,783
94,053
104,836
3,408
105,884
109,292
Crèditors.. Amounts falling due within one year
11,1341
19221
N8t currènt assets
103,702
108,370
Total assets less current liabilities
538,435
533,528
Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
514,712
23,723
501,810
31,718
Total funds
538,435
533,528
0510612026
The financial statements were approved by the Board ol Trustees and authorised for issue on
signed on their behalf by..
and were
Mark Robèrts
Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements

VIELLINGTON EVANGELICAL GHAPEL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026
1 Accounting Policies
Basis of preparation of financial 8tatement8
The financial statement8 have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accord8nce with applicable
United Kingdom accounting standards. including the Financial Reporting Standard applit2ble in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021. and the Statement of Recommended PractiCe'ACc￿￿ntlng and Reporting by charit￿8. (Charities
SORP FRS 1021. as issued by the Charity Commission.
C¥$h flow Statement
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption available to small entities under FRS 102 from the requirement to
prepare a statement of cash flows.
Fund a¢¢ountlng
The general account includes Sunday offerings and other unre511icted gifts which may be used for any purpose wthin the
tefflis of th& trust deed. Other gift5 re￿iVed for Specified PUfF)05es are record&d in restricted funds as sppropriate.
Incoming resource5
All incoming ￿soUrCeS are Included in the Statement of Financial A￿1VitieS ISOFAI when the charity is entitled to the
income. reTript 15 probable. and the amount can be measured wrth reasonable accuracy.
The following specffic policies apply to parbcular categoiies of income".
Voluntary income
indudes grants, donations, and gifts, and is recognised in full in the SOFA when receivable. Grants
that are not 5ubj8Ct to 5pecrfic wrformance condition5 ar8 r8cogni58d when the chsrty become5 unconditionally entitled
to the income.
Donated serwices and facilities
are recognised at their e5tirnated value to the charity, where this can be measured
reli8bly. The value of services provided by volunteers is not included in these financial ststements due to the difficulty in
quantifying this contribution.
Investment income
is recognised when receivab￿.
Income from charitable activities
is recconised when earned. This include8 grants and contracts for seNices where
incom& is re￿nised 38 the charity earns the right to consideration through performance of 8pecific activities or delivery
of serviee8.

VIELLINGTON EVANGELICAL GHAPEL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026
1 Accounting Policies l¢ontinuedl
Resources expended
Exp8nditure is recognised on sn accrual basis when 8 liability is incurred. It indudes any VAT that 15 not r8COV8rable,
which is reported as part of the related expenditure category.
The principal categories of expenditure are..
Costs of generating funds- these compri8e the costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, as well as those associated
with fundraising trading activities.
Charitable activities- these afft the costs directly related to the provision of the charity's seNices and activities for its
beneficiaries. This includes both direct C08ts and an appropriate share of support and overhead c08ts necessary to
deliver the activities.
Governance ¢osts- these Include the costs associated wrth the govemance of the Charity and ¢omplian¢e with
constrtulional and Statutory requioments. They typically include audit or independent examination fees and Costs relating
lo strategic oversight and trustee meetings.
Fixed assets
Freehold property is included in the balance sheet at cost or where this is not available at the trustee5' estimate of the
value.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives at the following rate..
Equipment- 25% per annum on a reducing balanc* b881S
MotorVehicle8- 20¥0 per annum on a reducing balance basis
No depreuation 1$ ¢harged on freehold property. as it Is the ¢harrty'$ policy to maintain the property to a standard $u¢h
that its residual value is not less than it's carrying amount.
Cash at bank and In han
Cash al bank and in hand in¢luiYes cash and short-term. highly liquid investments that are readily ¢onvertible to known
atnounts of cash and ao subject to an insignrfirant ri$k of ¢h3nges In value. These Investments typically have a maturity
of th￿& months or less from the date of acquisition or from the opening of the deposit or similar a¢¢ount.

VIELLINGTON EVANGELICAL GHAPEL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026
2 Resour¢e$ Expended
Unrestricted
fvnds
Restricted
funds
Totsl funds
2025
Total funds
2024
Charitable expenditure
Staff costs
Pulpit supply and 8undry expen8es
Repairs, renewals and grounds rnaintenance
Light and heat
Mercy fund dIsbUr8e￿￿nlS
Evangelism lincluding camp)
Depreciation of equipment
Church insurance
Telephone
Advertising
41,444
3,413
4.696
2,4go
41844
3.413
14.702
2.490
6.121
39,791
15,281
8,791
3,289
100
181
306
1,325
787
55
10.0
6,121
3,158
1,354
3,158
1.354
698
511
57,764
16,127
73.891
69,905
Governance Costs
Independent examiner's fee
Profèssional fees
600
349
600
349
949
949
600
Employee information
2025
2024
W39es and salaries
Employer Pension contributions
40,600
844
38,996
795
41.444
39,791
No.
Average numbèr of full-time equivalent employees

VIELLINGTON EVANGELICAL GHAPEL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026
3 Missionary giving
2025
2024
Checkpoint CYT
Day One
Fountain of Pea
Open Doors
700
550
800
2,400
650
750
2,200
325
4.550
3,825
4 Tangible fixod a888ts
Freehold land
and bulldlngs
Equipment
Motor
VÈhlclÈs
Total
ost
At 01 January 2025
Additions
R8v8luation
417,688
19.132
8.233
436.820
12,733
4,500
At 31 December 2025
417,688
27,36S
4,$00
449,SS3
Depreciation
At 01 January 2025
Ch8rge for the year
At 31 December 2025
11.862
2,333
11,662
3,158
825
13,995
825
14.820
Net book value
At 31 De¢ember 2025
417,688
13,370
3,675
434.733
At 31 De¢ember 2024
417,688
7.470
425,158
All fixed assets are used in the direct further8nce of the charity's objects.
The freehold premis8s were valued by the trustees at their existing use value on 31 Oec8mb8r 2025 at the figure
shown above.
S Debtor5
2025
2024
Gift aid refund
Sundry debtors
10.783
3,408
10,783
3,408
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VIELLINGTON EVANGELICAL GHAPEL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026
8 C￿dItorS=8MOu￿ts falliny due wilhin one year
2025
2024
Accruals
1,134
922
7 Anatysis of funds
Balance at 01
January 2025
Balance at 31
December
Income
Expenditure
2025
Unrestricted funds
General funds
501,810
76,065
163,1631
514,712
Restrf¢ted funds
Speafic mis8ionary gifts fund
Pastor fund
Mercy fund
Refurbishment fund
100
8,895
2,104
20,619
31,718
100
3,347
4,785
11001
100
12,242
768
10,613
23,723
16,1211
110,0061
116,2271
8,232
Total Fund$
533,528
84,297
179,3901
538A35
The SPe￿fiC missionary gifts fund accept5 donations to be forwarded to Specific mi5SiOn5.
The pastor fund ac￿pts donations to be used exdu5ively in support of the pastor of the church.
The rnercy fund accepts gift5 to be used exclusively for the relief of hardship among rnember of the congregation.
The ￿furbIShMent fund a¢¢epts donations to be used exclusively on church buildiro maintenance, ￿furbI$hrnent
and exlension.
8 Indèpendent Èxamlne*s fees
The independent examine¢s remuneration amounts to an independent examiner's fee of £60012024- £6(K)I

VIELLINGTON EVANGELICAL GHAPEL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026
9 Trustee'$ remuneration and expenses
During the year ended 31 December 2025..
Three trustees were reimbur8ed for Èxpenses or had expenses paid on their behalf in connection with their roles as
trustees.
The total amount reimbursed or paid to trustees wa$ £10.80212024.. £4.0251
.The total amount re￿1Ve￿ from trustees was £4.20012024.. £4.2401
These paytnenls related lo legitirnate expenses Incurred for travel, ministry-related supplies, and church-relak
opeffjlional needs. No trustee retsived any remuneration for their role as trustee.
The amount received fmm trustees represents the reimbursement of exwnses initially paid by the charity on their behalf
or the return of unused funds previously advanced for ministry-related activitie8.
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