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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Inskip Baptist Church Other names charity is known by[Charities for the Minister of the Particular Baptist Chapel ] Inskip Registered charity number (if any) 500675 Preston Preston Road Inskip Preston Postcode PR4 0TT
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| David Humphrey |
Deacon and Treasurer | |||
| Les Meiring | Deacon | |||
| Terry Smith | Deacon and Assistant Treasurer |
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| Martin Brennan | |
| Neil Lewis | |
| Les Meiring | |
| Terry Smith | |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Minister: Vacant
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Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Trust Deed dated 16[th] October 1817 (eg. trust deed, constitution)
A Charitable Trust
How the charity is constituted The Trustees of the Charity comprise the Elders and Deacons (eg. trust, association, company) The Trustees of the Charity are appointed by the Church Members as Trustee selection methods recommended by the existing Trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where
relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
To permit the said Chapel or Meeting House to be used occupied and enjoyed as a place of Public Religious Worship in accordance with the Statement of Faith defined in the Trust Deed. Sunday Services for Public Worship.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
Summary of the main Midweek meetings for Public Worship and Christian teaching. activities undertaken for the Special events for Public Worship and Christian teaching. public benefit in relation to these objects (include within Monthly afternoon meeting with a variety of activities with this section the statutory refreshments and a short “Pause for thought” Christian message declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit Commission on public benefit)
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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The monthly ”4th Wednesday” afternoon meeting has continued to be well supported providing a variety of relaxing activities and attracts an increasing number of local residents. The Church hosted a tented Christian holiday for two age groups of young people organised by Yorkshire Camps. This was attended by a total of 35 children and was very successful attracting children from a wide area. A fortnightly Sunday school class has commenced as a part of the regular Sunday morning services. Members of the church carried out a programme of visiting in the village to provide pastoral care for a number of residents. |
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Section D Achievements and performance Services for Public Worship were held every Sunday and on Good Summary of the main Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. Regular ministry achievements of the charity continued using the Church website. during the year Regular meetings for Bible study, Christian teaching and prayer continued to be held every Tuesday evening with occasional visits from representatives of a number of missionary societies that the Church supported. Weekly visitation to individual residents has commenced and is providing very helpful pastoral care to an increasing number of residents All these meetings and activities were open to the general public and were well supported.
Section E Financial review Significant reserves held by the Charity currently held in a high Brief statement of the interest notice bank account. The total assets of the Charity are charity’s policy on reserves monitored by the Trustees to ensure that there are always sufficient funds to meet all known liabilities. Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH
CHARITABLE TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
CHARITY NUMBER 500675
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH
CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025
| CONTENTS | PAGES |
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| Trustees’ Annual Report | 1 - 4 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 5 - 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statement | 9 - 12 |
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
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The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025.
1. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity name: Inskip Baptist Church Other names charity is known by : Charities for the Minister of the Particular Baptist Chapel Inskip Charity registration number 500675 Address Preston Road Inskip Preston PR4 0TT
Minister Vacant - Used visiting preachers throughout the period
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity: David Humphrey – Deacon and Treasurer Leslie Meiring - Deacon Terry Smith – Deacon and Assistant Treasurer
Names of the land & property trustees of the charity: Martin Brennan Neil Lewis Leslie Meiring Terry Smith
2. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is governed by a Trust Deed dated 16[th] October 1817.
The charity’s constitution is that of a Charitable Trust. The trustees of the charity comprise the Elders and Deacons. The trustees of the charity are appointed by the Church Members as recommended by the existing trustees.
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)
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3. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document:
- To permit the said Chapel or Meeting House to be used occupied and enjoyed as a place of Public Religious Worship in accordance with the Statement of Faith defined in the Trust Deed.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects:
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Sunday Services for Public Worship
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Midweek meetings for Public Worship and Christian teaching
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Special events for Public Worship and Christian teaching.
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Monthly afternoon meeting with a variety of activities with refreshments and a short ‘Pause for thought’ Christian message
The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit.
The monthly ”4[th] Wednesday” afternoon meeting has continued to be well supported providing a variety of relaxing activities and attracts an increasing number of local residents.
The Church hosted a tented Christian holiday for two age groups of young people organised by Yorkshire Camps. This was attended by a total of 35 children and was very successful attracting children from a wide area.
A fortnightly Sunday school class has commenced as a part of the regular Sunday morning services.
Members of the church carried out a programme of visiting in the village to provide pastoral care for a number of residents.
4. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year:
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Services for Public Worship were held every Sunday and on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
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Regular ministry continued using the Church website.
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Regular meetings for Bible study, Christian teaching and prayer continues to be held every Tuesday evening with occasional visits from representatives of a number of missionary societies that the Church supported.
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Weekly visiting to individual residents has commenced and is providing very helpful pastoral care to an increasing number of residents.
All these meetings and activities were open to the general public and were well supported.
5.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Any significant reserves held by the Charity are currently held in a high interest notice bank account.
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
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YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)
The Charity reported a net surplus for the year of £22,128. Details are shown on the Statement of Financial Activities on page 7.
The net assets of the Charity at 31[st] December 2025 amounted to £692,901. The total assets of the Charity are monitored by the trustees to ensure that there are always sufficient funds to meet all known liabilities.
Members and regular attendees continued to provide financial support. Expenses without a full-time minister are significantly reduced. Each quarter the members approve donations to Christian missionary organisations.
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED)
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6. TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees 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.
7. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
A resolution to appoint Mrs C D Greenbank FCCA of Rotherham Taylor Limited as independent examiner for the ensuing year will be proposed at the annual general meeting.
8. DECLARATION
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Terence Smith Leslie Meiring Deacon and Assistant Treasurer Deacon Date: -------------------------------------Date: --------------------------------------
Date: --------------------------------------
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees of Inskip Baptist Church
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes which are set out on pages 7 to 12.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 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 this 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, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of Inskip Baptist Church 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 Inskip Baptist Church accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Inskip Baptist Church as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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.
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT (CONTINUED)
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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.
Mrs C D Greenbank FCCA Independent Examiner Rotherham Taylor Limited 21 Navigation Business Village Navigation Way, Ashton on Ribble Preston, PR2 2YP
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) Page 7
| Unrestricted | Total funds | Total funds | |
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| funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Income (Note 2) | |||
| Offerings and legacies | 42,539 | 42,539 | 258,856 |
| Investments | 6,986 | 6,986 | 3,710 |
| Total | 49,525 | 49,525 | 262,566 |
| Expenditure (Note 3) | |||
| Charitable activities | (27,397) | (27,397) | (27,218) |
| Total | (27,397) | (27,397) | (27,218) |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 22,128 | 22,128 | 235,348 |
| Net movement in funds | 22,128 | 22,128 | 235,348 |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Total funds brought | 692,901 | 692,901 | 457,553 |
| forward (Note 8) | |||
| Total funds carried forward | 715,029 | 715,029 | 692,901 |
The notes on pages 9-12 form an integral part of these financial statements.
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 BALANCE SHEET
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| Unrestricted | Total this year | Total funds | |
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| funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Fixed Assets: (Note 4) | |||
| Tangible assets | 2,633 | 2,633 | 2,479 |
| Heritage assets | 431,689 | 431,689 | 431,689 |
| Total fixed assets | 434,322 | 434,322 | 434,168 |
| Current Assets: (Note 5) | |||
| Debtors | 5,550 | 5,550 | 3,106 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 276,304 | 276,304 | 257,067 |
| Total current assets | 281,854 | 281,854 | 260,173 |
| Creditors: amounts | |||
| falling due within one | |||
| year (Note 6) | |||
| Creditors | (1,147) | (1,147) | (1,440) |
| Net current | 280,707 | 280,707 | 258,733 |
| assets/(liabilities) | |||
| Total assets less current | 715,029 | 715,029 | 692,901 |
| liabilities | |||
| Funds of the Charity: | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 715,029 | 715,029 | 692,901 |
| Total funds (Note 8) | 715,029 | 715,029 | 692,901 |
These financial statements were approved by the trustees on the ______ and are signed on their behalf by:
Terence Smith Assistant Treasurer
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
Inskip Baptist Church meets the definition of 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 note(s).
Going concern
The trustees have prepared budgets and a forecast which gives them adequate comfort that the charitable company is a going concern. As a result, the charitable company’s financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Income
Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measure with sufficient reliability.
Offerings and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Investment income
Investment income is recognised in the financial statement when the receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
Expenditure and liabilities
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required, and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
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YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Assets
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class Depreciation method and rate Fixtures & fittings 25% reducing balance
Heritage assets
The charity has heritage assets, these are, non-monetary assets with historic, artistic, scientific, technological, geophysical or environmental qualities that are held and maintained principally for their contribution to knowledge and culture. These are valued at cost.
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Cash at bank and cash in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity value of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
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.
2 ANALYSIS OF INCOME
Offerings and legacies
| Offerings and legacies; Donations and gifts Legacies Total |
2025 42,539 - 42,539 |
2024 45,856 213,000 258,856 |
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CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Income from investments
Income from investments;
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Interest income | 6,986 | 3,710 |
| Total | 6,986 | 3,710 |
3 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on charitable activities
Expenditure on charitable activities;
| Ministerial costs Utilities & insurance Computer costs Licensing Cleaning & maintenance Missions Miscellaneous Depreciation Total |
2025 8,498 6,301 884 346 3,438 5,135 1,500 1,295 27,397 |
2024 7,910 6,491 699 352 4,160 4,715 1,583 1,308 27,218 |
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4 FIXED ASSETS
| Heritage Assets Fixtures and Fittings Cost As at 1 January 2025 431,689 9,245 Additions - 1,449 As at 31 December 2025 431,689 10,694 Depreciation As at 1 January 2025 - 6,766 Charge for the year - 1,295 As at 31 December 2025 - 8,061 Net book value As at 31stDecember 2025 431,689 2,633 As at 31stDecember 2024 431,689 2,479 |
Total 440,934 1,449 442,383 |
Total 440,934 1,449 442,383 |
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6,766 1,295 8,061 434,322 |
6,766 1,295 8,061 |
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YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
5 DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Prepayments | 2,362 | 2,106 |
| Accrued income | 3,188 | 1,000 |
| Total | 5,550 | 3,106 |
6 CREDITORS
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Accruals | 1,147 | 1,020 |
| Trade creditors | - | 420 |
| Total | 1,147 | 1,440 |
7 COMMITMENTS
The trustees have confirmed that at the year end there were no contingent liabilities or off balance sheet commitments requiring disclosure.
8 CHARITY FUNDS
| Balance at 1 | Income | Resources | Balance at 31 | |
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| January 2025 | resources | expended | December 2025 | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General | 692,901 | 49,525 | (27,397) | 715,029 |
| Balance at 1 | Income | Resources | Balance at 31 | |
| January 2024 | resources | expended | December 2024 | |
| General | 457,553 | 262,566 | (27,218) | 692,901 |
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees of Inskip Baptist Church
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes which are set out on pages 7 to 12.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 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 this 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, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of Inskip Baptist Church 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 Inskip Baptist Church accounts carried out under Section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Inskip Baptist Church as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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.
INSKIP BAPTIST CHURCH CHARITABLE TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
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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.
Mrs C D Greenbank FCCA Independent Examiner Rotherham Taylor Limited 21 Navigation Business Village Navigation Way, Ashton on Ribble Preston, PR2 2YP