Registered Charity Number: 290664
Intercessors for Britain ANNUAL REPORT For the year ending 30 September 2025
Annual Report | Year ending 30 September 2025
CONTENTS
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Charity Overview
Trustees’ Report
Independent Examiner’s Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Accounts 11
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CHARITY INFORMATION
For the year ending 30 September 2025
Charity Overview
Registered Charity Name: Intercessors for Britain Charity Number: 290664 Principal Office Address: 14 Orchard Road Moreton Wirral CH46 8TS Trustees: David Goodman – Chair Fraser Keay Keith Hayden Keith Miller Directors: Joshua MacDonald Ashley Thompson
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TRUSTEES’ REPORT
For the year ending 30 September 2025
Introduction
This is the annual report for Intercessors for Britain (IFB), a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (registered number 290664). Intercessors for Britain is an organisation aimed at inspiring and informing prayer for the nation and for the church within it.
The Trustees
The trustees who served the charity during the year were as follows:
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David Goodman - Chair
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Fraser Keay
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Keith Hayden
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Keith Miller
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Trust Deed. Trustees meet every six months, and all decisions are reached by agreement. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Background
Intercessors for Britain was founded in 1969 by Denis Clark, who at one time was the European leader of Youth for Christ. Denis had an increasing concern about the state of the nation and so began to set aside time to wait upon the Lord with a few others. Out of that time, it was felt that they should seek volunteers to cover every hour each week to pray for the nation. 168 volunteers were sought and, in the end, 200 people stepped forward, thus Intercessors for Britain was born. The number of people connected with IFB has grown considerably since then, and while we no longer seek to cover every hour, we do ask that people should pray each week for the nation.
Objectives and Activities
The aim of Intercessors for Britain (IFB) is the advancement of the Christian Faith through inspiring and informing prayer for the nation, and the church within it. This is achieved particularly through teaching and encouragement of intercession, the production and distribution of Christian literature and other instructional material. In so doing, the Trust seeks to be a moral voice to the church and the nation.
The principal activities are regular communication of issues for prayer via social media and email, the publication of the bi-monthly Prayer Bulletin, the organisation of Prayer and Bible Conferences for Bible teaching and corporate prayer, the production of Christian literature and the dissemination of resource material for prayer and intercession.
Membership of IFB is free and open to all Bible-believing Christians, who will commit to praying regularly for the United Kingdom. Through Bible teaching and instruction, encouragement and facilitation in intercession, it resources Christians regardless of church affiliation. All its online conferences, YouTube videos and printed publications and any other Bible teaching materials are provided free of charge or at nominal cost. IFB is concerned for the highest wellbeing of our nation and its institutions. The Trustees are satisfied that, in the activities and achievements during the year, they have complied with their duty under section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 in regard to public benefit.
Structure, Governance and Management
The leadership of the Trust is undertaken by the co-directors, who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trust. The are assisted by a part-time administrator. Operational policies, strategic direction and planning are determined by the directors together with the trustees.
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Achievements and Performance
During the year IFB has held two Prayer & Bible conferences, one over the New Year and one in August. There were two Prayer & Bible days, and twelve online prayer sessions using Zoom.
In keeping with our aim to develop strategic links with other Christian organisations for our mutual benefit, there have been meetings with their leaders, the Co-Directors have spoken at two conferences and have contributed to other’s publications. We have likewise benefited from input from them at our conferences.
A new booklet has been published together with articles pertinent to current affairs, and guidelines for our Zoom prayer sessions. Over 20 Bible teaching videos have been produced and published on our YouTube channel. Blog posts, indexed with key words, have been introduced to our website.
The bi-monthly Prayer Bulletin for signed-up members continues to be a valued resource for intercession on behalf of the nation. In response to daily news reports of concern for Christian witness and testimony, IFB regularly posts comments on its Facebook page highlighting key issues for prayer. These posts are also disseminated in weekly emails for those who have requested them.
Membership has continued to increase modestly during the year, both those receiving the Prayer Bulletin by post and those receiving it by email. Online engagement has also continued to increase, with new followers on Facebook and Instagram, and new YouTube subscribers.
Future Plans
The present pattern of informing and facilitating intercession will continue: the bimonthly Prayer Bulletin, monthly online prayer sessions, prayer days, and the two Prayer and Bible conferences.
As there are IFB local prayer groups, we will be providing new help and encouragement to the leaders of these.
We will continue to develop links with like-minded Christian organisations, seeking to promote collaboration with their centres of support and prayer in specific locations with the aim of encouraging fellowship and collaborative prayer between our respective members. This will become an intentional programme to initiate new links or enhance existing ones.
The trustees will encourage the Co-Directors to engage with further theological training and study, in particular, that which will contribute to issues over which IFB, and the church in general, is being called to pray and intercede.
There continues to be a need for research into world affairs and how God’s people need to be aware and respond, in prayer and action. This will result in the preparation of written (and video-recorded) articles for dissemination both among churches and through other Christian organisations and their publications.
Reserves Policy
The charity’s reserves policy is to retain sufficient reserves to cover at least six months of expenditure. The current level of reserves is therefore satisfactory.
Political Donations
Intercessors for Britain has no party-political affiliations and does not make political donations.
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General Data Protection Regulations
Intercessors for Britain seeks to ensure that it complies with the regulations, having considered them, along with advice from the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Financial Accounts
The accounts for the year ending 30 September 2025 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Articles of Association and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice, applicable to all charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards.
The Trust’s bank account during the year was with Barclays Bank and savings account with the Hampshire Trust Bank.
The 2024/25 non-conference income benefitted from the receipt of gift aid which had been received too late for the 2023/24 accounts. Adjusting for this, the non-conference income increased by 2%. Non-gift aided donations rose while there was a fall in gift aided donations. There was a significant increase in interest received from savings.
While employee costs represent about 50% of the Trust’s annual expenditure, we were able to manage a reduction in our other expenditure so as to achieve a reduction in overall non-conference expenditure of 3.5%.
In principle we seek to run the two Prayer and Bible conferences balancing income and expenditure, but because the cost of the summer conference, in particular, was unaffordable for many families, we took the decision to again offer subsidised places. An appeal for additional donations to cover this subsidy yielded insufficient funds such that a draw-down of general funds was needed. The draw-down this year was £4,000 less than in 2023/24. The overall outcome for 2024/25 was a deficit of £25,313 compared with £38,901 in 2023/24.
Despite this deficit, the Charity’s reserves remain sufficient, but expenditure will need to be closely monitored, and we will be praying for additional income.
The Trustees continued their established practice of making modest gifts to other Christian organisations; this year four organisations received such gifts.
No Trustees have received any remuneration.
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, and
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Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
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 company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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.
Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
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So far as each trustee is aware, there is no relevant information of which the independent reviewer is unaware, and
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Each trustee has taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of any relevant financial information that may have a material impact on the financial reports and to establish that the organisation’s independent reviewer is aware of that information.
Signed on behalf of the board of trustees:
……………………………………………….. David Anthony Goodman Chair of Trustees
Approved by the board on: 25 July 2026
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
For the year ending 30 September 2025
I report on the accounts of Intercessors for Britain for the year ending 30 September 2025, which are set out on pages 9-12.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charities Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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To state 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. 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:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act
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To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
Have not been met, or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Nicola Ainscough FCA BSc Chartered Accountant Equilibrium Accountants Ltd 48 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LF
- 22 July 2026
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ending 30 September 2025
| Notes INCOME 2 Incoming and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 3 Other 4 Total resources expended Net income / (expenditure) for the period RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward as at 1 Oct 24 Total funds carried forward as at 30 Sep 25 |
Restricted Funds £ - 33,489 - - - |
Unrestricted Funds £ 36,896 - - 6,030 - |
Year to 30 Sep 2025 Total £ Period to 30 Sep 2024 Total £ |
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| 36,896 32,293 |
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| 33,489 25,764 |
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| - - |
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| 6,030 3,636 |
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| - - |
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| 33,489 - 31,367 - |
42,926 - 70,119 242 |
76,415 61,693 |
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| 101,486 100,445 |
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| 242 150 |
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| 31,367 | 70,361 | 101,728 100,595 |
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| 2,122 - |
(27,435) 103,021 |
(25,313) (38,902) |
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| 103,021 141,923 |
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| 2,122 | 75,586 | 77,708 103,021 |
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The notes on pages 11-12 form a part of these financial statements
A Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses is not required as all gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
There is no difference between the net income / (expenditure) for the period above and the historical cost equivalent. All activities are continuing.
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BALANCE SHEET
For the year ending 30 September 2025
| ALANCE SHEET or the year ending 30 September 2025 |
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| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 5 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) Total Assets less Current Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year Net Assets FUNDS 6 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Funds |
£ - - 77,283 |
As at 30 Sep 2025 £ 425 - |
| 77,283 | ||
| 77,283 | ||
| 77,708 - |
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| 77,708 | ||
| 75,586 2,122 |
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| 77,708 | ||
The notes on pages 11-12 form a part of these financial statements
Trustee benefits: advances, credit and guarantees
During the year no benefits, in the form of advances, credit and guarantees, were conferred upon trustees of the charity.
Guarantees and other financial commitments
During the year no guarantees or other financial commitments were made.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financial statements on pages 9-12 were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
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David Anthony Goodman Chair of Trustees
Date: 25 July 2026
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ending 30 September 2025
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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a) Statutory Information Intercessors for Britain is constituted by Deed of Trust, dated 9 November 1984, and is a registered charity in the UK with the Charities Commission, registration number 290664.
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b) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and on the receipts and payment basis.
- The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.
The principal accounting policies, which have been applied consistently in the period, are set out below.
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c) Compliance with accounting standards The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Accounting and Reporting by Charities for Smaller Entities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Effective January 2015) – (Charities ‘SORP’ FRS 102)): the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A – Small Entitles and other applicable accounting standards in the United Kingdom.
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d) Funds structure Earmarked funds, as shown in the notes to the accounts, represent funds set aside by the trustees for use on specific projects. Amounts shown as Restricted Funds, on the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet, represent funds donated for specific projects in accordance with the Charities Act definition.
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e) Income recognition Revenue is recognised in respect of non-government, non-exchange transactions, donations and funds received for goods and services supplied during the financial period on receipt.
Government Grants are recognised using the accrual model.
- f) Trustees’ remuneration and expenses During the year the trustees did not receive any remuneration or reimbursement of out-ofpocket expenses, as none were incurred.
2. INCOME
| Restricted Funds £ |
Unrestricted Funds £ |
Year to 30 Sep 2025 Total £ Period to 30 Sep 2024 Total £ |
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| Donations | |||
| General | - | 35,896 | 35,896 29,437 |
| Legacies | |||
| Gifts from Wills | - | 1,000 | 1,000 2,856 |
| Charitable Activities | |||
| Conference Income | 31,759 | - | 31,759 25,764 |
| Sponsorship | 1,730 | - | 1,730 - |
| Other Trading Activities | |||
| Income frompublications | - | - | - - |
| Other | |||
| Bank Interest Received | - | 6,030 | 6,030 3,636 |
| 33,489 | 42,926 | 76,415 61,693 |
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3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Restricted Funds £ |
Unrestricted Funds £ |
Year to 30 Sep 2025 Total £ |
Period to 30 Sep 2024 Total £ |
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| Advertising | - | - | - | 1,850 |
| Conference Expenses | 31,367 | 9,732 | 41,099 | 37,455 |
| Gifts to others | - | 3,000 | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Office Costs | - | 2,695 | 2,695 | 2,694 |
| Payroll | - | 46,602 | 46,602 | 45,099 |
| Printing | - | 861 | 861 | 1,872 |
| Postage | - | 2,894 | 2,894 | 2,804 |
| Professional Fees(incl. insurance) | - | 1,294 | 1,294 | 1,436 |
| Staff Development | - | 10 | 10 | - |
| Subscriptions & Software | - | 1,386 | 1,386 | 863 |
| Venues,Ministry& Travel | - | 1,645 | 1,645 | 2,372 |
| 31,367 | 70,119 | 101,486 | 100,445 | |
4. OTHER
| 4. OTHER | ||||
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| Restricted Funds £ |
Unrestricted Funds £ |
Year to 30 Sep 2025 Total £ |
Period to 30 Sep 2024 Total £ |
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| Other | - | - | - | - |
| Depreciation | - | 242 | 242 | 150 |
| - | 242 | 242 | 150 | |
5. DEPRECIATION
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:
Computer Equipment: 25% straight-line basis
6. FUNDS
| 6. FUNDS | |||
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| Restricted Funds £ |
Unrestricted Funds £ |
Year to 30 Sep 2025 Total £ Period to 30 Sep 2024 Total £ |
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| Unrestricted Fund | |||
| General | - | 75,586 | 75,586 103,021 |
| Earmarked | - | - | - - |
| Restricted Fund | 2,122 | - | 2,122 - |
| 2,122 | 75,586 | 77,708 103,021 |
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