also known as ## **GRACE BAPTIST MINISTRY TO THE YOUNG** ## ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR END: 31 OCTOBER 2025 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 250756 CHRK4TrAN Q4MP Registered Charity No.. 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## **CONTENTS:** 1. Report of the Trustees 2. Report of the Camp Skipper 3. Report of the Treasurer 4. Financial Statements 5. Statement of Assets and Liabilities 6. Notes to the Accounts 7. Receipts and Payments 8. Independent Examiner’s Report 3 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## **1. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES** The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 I 02) (effective 1 January 2015). We are registered with the Charity Commission as Grace Baptist Ministry to the Young (“GBMY”) but use Pioneer Christian Camp (“PCC”) as our working name. This is commonly abbreviated to Pioneer Camp. Pioneer Camp has been in existence since 1952. ## **Objectives and aims** The objects of GBMY are to teach through the Holy Scriptures the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and to support and encourage the work of extending Christ's kingdom amongst children and young people by such means as shall commend themselves (including by arranging camps), subject to their being fully in accordance with the principles revealed in the Holy Scriptures. ## **Significant Activities** The above objects are realised by running a camp for children and young people at which they are taught from the Bible, daily, in a variety of ways, in addition to providing an enjoyable and active holiday in an outdoor setting. These camps build on, and support, the ongoing work of Sunday Schools and youth groups in numerous local churches. Over the years, Christ's kingdom has been extended as many young people have become Christians at camp, or subsequent to camp, and are now serving Him across the world. ## **Public Benefit** Pioneer Camp seeks to help develop the youth work of existing churches by organizing and running a yearly camp primarily under canvas and on land provided by a Christian farmer, to provide an enjoyable and active holiday with Bible teaching. We aim to benefit the young people by creating and developing new at udes towards each other and other members of their communities and instilling good life values. This we believe benefits society as a whole and the young people individually. The Trustees of GBMY believe they have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011, to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. ## **Volunteers** All the staff who serve at or for camp, including all the Officers and Trustees, are volunteers. ## **Financial review** Once again, we are thankful to the Lord for providing for our needs in 2025 and helping to provide the young people with good Bible teaching, a fun filled holiday and time spent with leaders and campers who love the Lord and want to share their experiences with each other. 4 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 We ended the year with a larger than expected surplus due to some restricted donations being given towards the replacement of our large marquee. The Accumulated Fund at the end of 2025 has a balance of £35,039.60 which is still in excess of our reserves policy of £20,000. **Investment policy and objectives** : The Trustees aim to keep funds in higher rate savings account at least to the amount of the charity's reserve. The trustees believe this is sufficient for the size and complexity of the charity at present. **Reserves Policy** : Pioneer Camp agreed in 2024 to increase the amount of reserve from £10,000 to £20,000 in liquid assets and this remains the same for 2025. The free general unrestricted liquid reserves at 3I October 2025 were £28,310.42. **Restricted Funds:** Pioneer Camp currently has two restricted funds: 1. £2,729.18 Marquee Fund 2. £4,000 for contributions towards fees ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **Governing document** Pioneer Camp is registered with the Charity Commission (Charity No. 250756). ## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees** Trustees other than those retiring by rotation can only be appointed at a general meeting if (1) they are recommended by existing trustees or (2) the required notice has been given by a committee member entitled to vote of the intention to propose that person as a Trustee and the required notice has been given to those entitled to receive notice of the meeting. ## **Organisational Structure** Throughout 2025, the trustees have maintained meeting 2 times per year via online conferencing and once in person as a Committee, including an AGM. Additionally, individual Trustees continue to be available via telephone, text message, email and videoconference for meetings with the Charity's officers. ## **Induction and training of new trustees** There were no changes to Trustees in 2025. Trustees continue to access appropriate training when available. ## **Wider network** Pioneer Camp has and ensures good connections with other Christian evangelical networks such as Grace Baptist Association and the FIEC. 5 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 The current officers of GBMY are: **Chairman** Mr David Crane pioneercampchairman@gmail.com ## **Secretary** Mrs Gillian Hollman pioneercampsecretary@gmail.com ## **Treasurer** Mrs Gillian Hollman pioneercampsecretary@gmail.com There are nine other trustees: - Heather Nash - Thomas Mawson - Anna Mason - David Rushbrook - Fiona Strasser - Jennifer Gardner - Elizabeth Harris - Sarah Hollman - Lois Knee 6 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## **2. Skipper’s Report 2025** From the 12[th] to 21[st] August, Pioneer camp once again welcomed a group of campers to Athelington Hall Farm. We had 130 campers, many returning from last year and plenty of volunteer staff, again many returning from serving in recent years. A consistent team has developed over recent years; however, we continue to enjoy having and welcoming new members of staff. 130 campers are near the top end of our capacity, but the exact capacity of the marquee and field are determined by the age and gender distribution of the campers. Campers and staff enjoyed a range of activities and were well fed! Bible times consisted of various talks based on biblical encounters with Christ. We are blessed to have a range of people able to lead the talks and different styles cater well to the interest of different campers. Our staff morning devotionals were based on an overview of Romans. As ever campers behaved brilliantly and were a real credit to themselves. Due to the slightly later date a few had to go home early to receive exam results. We also enjoyed having 8 new leaders who were campers last year and they were a real asset to the team. We are always grateful for a hard-working and unified staff group. Setting up and clearing up went well again! We are grateful to extra volunteers who turn up just for these days. The main marquee we have used for many years is now showing its age and had to be repaired before camp. We will need to think seriously about replacing it before next year. We give all the glory to God for enabling a safe, enjoyable and edifying camp; planning for next year begins now, all under His guidance! ## **Tom Mawson** ## **3[rd] October 2025** 7 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## **3. REPORT OF THE TREASURER** In the summer of 2025, we were again blessed with an increase in the number of campers wishing to come to camp, as well as the number of volunteers applying to serve as staff at camp. Many of the staff returned in 2025 together with several junior staff who had been campers for a number of years and wanted to return as trainee staff to experience life as a member of the staff team. There were also a number of new staff, which is encouraging. Once again, the Lord provided for our needs in 2025 and we ended the year with a large surplus which was due in the main to an increase in general donations and also some restricted donations. Prior to the beginning of camp in 2025 the weather caused a large split to open up in the roof of the large marquee and despite some emergency repair work, it has become necessary to consider the replacement of the canvas on this particular marquee. The Committee agreed to replacing the marquee with a good second hand one and committed some of its reserves to achieving this. The need to replace the marquee was also made know to parents and staff at the last meeting at camp and small donations towards the cost were received in the following few weeks. These restricted donations are included in the surplus for the year. Fees were increased slightly for 2025 but discounts were available for families sending three of more children to camp and for staff who also brought their own children to camp with them. The value of the investment accounts decreased slightly in 2025 but the deposit account had a slight increase. Once again, we continued to offer free places to young people whose families were not able to afford the fees. Our reserves policy remains at £20,000 to ensure that camp is able to cover unavoidable expenses in the event of camp not being able to run in the future and replacement of essential equipment should it become necessary. Following the independent examination of the accounts, the Trustees have concluded that the accounts are a going concern for the 12-month period following the signing thereof. ## **Gill Hollman Pioneer Camp Treasurer** ## **6[th] February 2026** 8 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## **4. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** ## GRACE BAPTIST MINISTRY TO THE YOUNG ## FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 |||**YE 31/10/2025**|**YE 31/10/2024**| |---|---|---|---| ||**NOTES**|£|**£**| |**RECEIPTS**|||| |Campers and staf fees||28,027.15|26,544.30| |Tuck, Books and Merchandise||1,702.83|2,038.55| |Interest|2|875.28|900.61| |Donatons|3|9,387.57|2,574.40| |Sundries||7,622.22|6,494.77| |||**47,615.05**|**38,552.63**| |**PAYMENTS**|||| |Admin, advertsing, DBS and insurance||2,665.54|2,347.83| |Books, tuck, prizes, crafs and sports||2,168.28|2,845.73| |Equipment, tent hire and site||8,989.18|16,593.91| |Food, domestc items and medical||14,714.99|12,812.35| |Transport||358.00|284.58| |Gifs, refunds, training and reunions||1,480.32|857.43| |Sundries||12,415.31|10,131.80| |||**42,791.62**|**45,873.63**| |**Surplus (defcit) for the year**||**4,823.43**|**7,321.00**| 9 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## **5. STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** GRACE BAPTIST MINISTRY TO THE YOUNG STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025 |**NOTES**
MONETARY ASSETS
Bank and other cash balances
Cash
CAF Cash
CAF Gold
Other monetary assets
COIF Investment Fund
4
COIF Charity Deposit Fund
6
MONETARY LIABILITIES
**Total net monetary assets**
Represented by accumulated fund
Balance as at 1 November 2024
Market value adjustment of
investments
4
Add surplus (defcit)
Less change in liabilites
Write of of Illiquid Investment in Go
Teach
**Balance as at 31 October 2025**
NON MONETARY ASSETS
Camping equipment
7
Merchandise for sale
8
Books for sale|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
0.00
0.00
10,063.18
6,090.94
1.23
1.20
15,182.87
15,424.91
10,161.33
9,310.17
Nil
NIL| |---|---| ||**35,408.61**
**30,827.22**
30,827.22
36,615.05
(242.04)
1,533.17
4,823.43
(7321.00)
NIL
NIL| ||**35,408.61**
**30,827.22**
95,000.00
95,000.00
368.00
277.95
119.09
68.69| 10 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## **6. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 1. Basis of accounts These accounts have been prepared on a “receipts and payments” basis and accord with S.42(3) Charities Act 1993 2. Interest earned |CAF Cash Account
CAF Gold Account
COIF deposit fund|£
24.09
0.03
851.16| |---|---| ||**875.28**| 3. Sundries Gift Aid for 2024/2025 will be claimed after the year end. 4. Market value adjustment of investments This relates to the change in market value of the COIF investment fund: |Valuaton as at 31 October 2024
Valuaton as at 31 October 2025
Market value loss for the year|£
15,424.91
15,182.87| |---|---| ||**242.04**| Asset values quoted are mid-market values as at 31/04/2025 and 31/10/2025. 5. Restricted Donations – New Marquee |Opening Balance|0.00| |---|---| |Income|2,729.18| |From Reserves|10,000.00| |Closing Balance|12,729.18| 6. COIF Charity Deposit Fund This fund was changed from bank balances as in previous statements to other monetary assets to better reflect the type of investment that it is. 7. The cost of Trustee Indemnity Insurance for the Trustees amounted to £200.00 11 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## 8. Camping Equipment Pioneer Christian Camp is the owner of camping equipment used for children's and young people's summer camps. The asset value is the insured value. Depreciation is assumed to be offset by donations, purchases and repairs. ## 9. Merchandise for sale |Merchandise for sale|| |---|---| |Balance as at 1 November 2024
Purchases
Sales
Balance as at 31 October 2025|£
38.01
446.68
206.74| ||**277.95**| 12 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## **7. RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS** ## GRACE BAPTIST MINISTRY TO THE YOUNG ## SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025 |Total Receipts
Total Payments
Excess from camp actvites
Investment growth (loss)
**EXCESS FOR THE YEAR**
CASH
BANK ACCOUNTS
CAF Cash
CAF Gold
OTHER INVESTMENTS
COIF investment fund
COIF deposit fund|**2025**
**2024**
47,615.05
38,552.63
42,791.62
45,873.63| |---|---| ||4,823.43
(7,321.00)
**(242.04)**
**1,533.17**| ||4,581.39
(5787.83)
0.00
0.00
10,063.18
6,090.94
1.23
0.03| ||**10,064.4**
**1**
**6,092.14**
15,182.87
15,424.91
10,161.33
9,310.17| ||**25,344.2**
**0**
**24,735.08**| 13 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 ## GRACE BAPTIST MINISTRY TO THE YOUNG ## BREAKDOWN OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 |**RECEIPTS**
Books
Campers’ fees
Staf & Under Age Camper fees
Visitors’ fees
Staf purchases
Staf meetngs
Donatons (general)
Donatons (Marquee)
Interest
Gif Aid
Merchandise
Ofering
Tuck
Miscellaneous
Cabins
**PAYMENTS**
Administraton
Account Fee
Advertsing
Bookshop
Charges
DBS
Domestc Items
Equipment
Food
Gifs/Ofering
Insurance
Medical
Merchandise
Miscellaneous
Prizes
Refunded Fees
Reunions
Site
Song Book
Sports/Craf Equipment
Staf Purchases
Tent Hire|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
356.30
378.90
22,496.15
21,998.80
5,531.00
4,545.50
35.00
40.00
387.22
78.55
0.00
0.00
6,297.03
2,574.40
2,729.18
0.00
875.28
900.61
361.36
336.22
446.68
853.90
0.00
0.00
899.85
805.75
0.00
0.00
7,200.00
6,040.00| |---|---| ||**47,615.05**
**38,522.63**
94.76
249.70
60.00
60.00
0.00
0.00
416.16
457.04
391.09
418.75
336.00
69.60
868.39
615.79
1,018.60
8,717.11
13,737.88
12,066.98
0.00
122.95
2,234.78
2,028.53
108.72
129.58
206.74
827.00
0.00
16.50
103.45
112.75
425.50
105.00
658.91
190.18
7,970.58
7,876.80
327.00
308.00
525.71
665.24
387.22
78.55
0.00
0.00| 14 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 |Training/Staf
Transport
Tuck Shop
Donatons
Cabins
Surplus
£4,823.43|395.91
439.30
358.00
284.58
916.22
783.70
1,250.00
1,250.00
10,000.00
8,000.00| |---|---| ||**42,791.62**
**45,873.63**| ||| 15 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025 **Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of ‘Grace Baptist Ministry to the Young’ also known as Pioneer Christian Camp** **I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 October 2025, which are set out on pages** **1 to 14.** ## **Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner** **As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).** **I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.** **Basis of independent examiner’s report** **I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:** ** accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or** ** the accounts do not accord with the accounting records** **I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.** **Name: Abigail Gardner Date: 1[st] July 2026** **Relevant professional qualification or body: Chartered Accountant of the Chartered Institute of England and Wales** **Address: 60 Magpie Hall, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8ER** 16 Registered Charity No: 250756 Annual Report 2025