DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31[ST] MARCH 2025
Registered Charity Number 511214
DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31[ST] MARCH 2025
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Report of the Trustees | 1–4 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 5 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 6 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 7 – 8 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 9 |
| Receipts and Payments accounts for 2024 for comparatives | 10 -12 |
DONCASTER EVANGELICALCHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements for the year ended the 31st of March 2025.
Reference and Administrative details
Charity Number
511214
Trustees and Principal Officers
Rev G.W. James G. Dixey A. Plumb K.J. Proudman R. Smith A, Stone
Secretary and Principal address
A. Hamilton -Plumb 14, Sunningdale Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster. DN7 6PE
Independent Examiner
C.G. Walker 24, Woodsett Walk, Conisbrough, Doncaster. DN12 3BH
Bankers
HSBC High Street, Doncaster DN1 1EE
Solicitor
None appointed
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DONCASTER EVANGELICALCHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025 (continued)
Structure, Governance and Management
Constitution
Doncaster Evangelical Church was formed as a charitable unincorporated association and is constituted under a Trust Deed dated 1983 (as set out in the Church Members’ Handbook).
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Trustees are appointed, removed or replaced from existing Church members by resolution passed at a members’ meeting.
Risk management
The pastor, Gareth James, and the trustees exercise spiritual oversight and manage the day-to-day affairs of church life, reporting to regular members meetings.
The church property is held in trust by 4 registered persons on behalf of the membership. The church is in the process of forming a charitable incorporated organisation which will then take ownership of the property, God willing, will take place on 31[st] March 2026
Safeguarding
All trustees, paid and voluntary workers dealing with children, young adults and older adults are all trained in safeguarding, and all have current DBS certificates
The safeguarding policy is updated to cover changes in legislation, and specialist advice is available if needed.
The church is committed to be fully compliant with the safeguarding policy, in which clear guidelines are set out to report any issues that may arise. Should such an issue arise then proper guidelines are in place to offer appropriate pastoral care.
Objectives and Activities
Objects
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The advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the gospel and proclaiming Jesus Christ to be Lord and Saviour, and to preach and teach the Word of God, in accordance with the Statement of Faith of the Fellowship of the Independent Evangelical Churches.
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To carry out other charitable works as shall further the attainment of the above object.
Activities
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During the year live services have continued each Sunday in both the morning and the evening. These services have continued to be live streamed to enable those isolating or shielding, to participate. We also know that other people in various parts of the world have been able to worship with us, either as the service is broadcast or at a later time.
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Those members and friends without the internet are supported by fellow church members.
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
(continued)
Structure, Governance and Management (continued)
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Pastoral oversight of all members has been maintained throughout the year.
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Prayer meetings have continued on zoom and new groups, established in previous years are continuing..
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Bibles have been placed outside the church for local people to take away and read.
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Weekday activities continue on the church premises for mother and toddlers, prayer meetings on several days, mid-week bible study, the Ark Club for children to school year 6, and teenage meetings. During the year another group for 18-30’s has been established, together with a monthly bible study group for ladies.
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Regular mid-week missionary evenings continue to be held, and financial support continues to be made to UK based Christian charities, as well as those working overseas.
Public benefit
All this has ensured that as a registered charity the requirements of charity law relating to public benefit have been complied with.
Achievements and Performance
Financial Review
The annual accounts are attached.
Reserves Policy
Reserves have increased and the reserve policy requirements have been complied with in that at least 3 months expenditure has been provided within the general fund.
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Plans for Future Period
We have been encouraged by the number of new worshippers attending live services and our aim is to nurture them and integrate them into the life of the church. We have been blessed with the arrival of many people from other countries and are working on integrating these into the church life. Numbers attending the morning service have increased, requiring the purchase of additional chairs.
Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The Trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed;
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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 operation.
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025 (continued)
Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements (continued)
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which 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 2011and the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice 2015 as applicable to the Financial Reporting Standard(FRSSE) 2015
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They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Andrew Hamilton- Plumb
Secretary
Dated: December 11[th] , 2025
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
I report on the accounts of Doncaster Evangelical Church for the year ended 31[st] March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 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 for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charity’s 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 Charity’s Act);
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charity’s Act); and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, 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 Charity’s Act
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charity’s Act have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Catherine Gillian Walker Date: December 15[th] , 2025 Address: 24, Woodsett Walk, Conisbrough, Doncaster, DN12 3BH.
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
All funds are unrestricted funds.
| All funds are unrestricted funds. | ||||||
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| Unrestricted Funds | Total | |||||
| General | Designated | Funds | 2025 | |||
| Major Repair | 2nd Worker | |||||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| RECEIPTS | ||||||
| Deeds of covenant / gift aid | 46,744 | - | - | 46,744 | ||
| Small Donations / gift aid | 6,231 | - | - | 6,231 | ||
| Donations / gift aid | 3,000 | - | 1,800 | 4,800 | ||
| Income tax recovered | 15,568 | - | 450 | 16,018 | ||
| Other offerings and gifts | 21,415 | - | - | 21,415 | ||
| Donations | 3,734 | - | - | 3,734 | ||
| HMRC Employment Allowance | 1 | 3,808 | - | - | 3,808 | |
| Bank Interest received | - | |||||
| HSBC Business Managers' Account | 707 | 200 | 419 | 1,326 | ||
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 101,207 | 200 | 2,669 | 104,076 | ||
| PAYMENTS | ||||||
| Stipends and related costs | 51,780 | - | - | 51,780 | ||
| Pulpit supply | 2,535 | - | - | 2,535 | ||
| Children's and young people's work | 232 | - | - | 232 | ||
| Bibles and Hymn Books | 677 | - | - | 677 | ||
| Website | 654 | 654 | ||||
| Printing and publicity | 200 | - | - | 200 | ||
| Safeguarding & First Aid Training | 735 | - | - | 735 | ||
| Legal Fees | 2 | 2,339 | - | - | 2,339 | |
| Accountancy charges | 350 | - | - | 350 | ||
| Accounting systems | 412 | - | - | 412 | ||
| Fire protection and Security | 3 | 952 | - | - | 952 | |
| Provisions | 324 | - | - | 324 | ||
| CCL copyright licence | 510 | - | - | 510 | ||
| Sundry expenses | 112 | - | - | 112 | ||
| Light and heat | 5,438 | - | - | 5,438 | ||
| Telephone | 36 | - | - | 36 | ||
| Insurance | 4 | 2,413 | - | - | 2,413 | |
| Cleaning and maintenance | 2,306 | - | - | 2,306 | ||
| Bank Charges | 134 | - | - | 134 | ||
| Repairs | 8,698 | - | - | 8,698 | ||
| Replace old equipment | 5 | 12,230 | - | - | 12,230 | |
| Donation to FIEC | 1,035 | - | - | 1,035 | ||
| Donations and grants to other Christian work | 3,918 | - | - | 3,918 | ||
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 98,019 | - | - | 98,019 | ||
| Asset purchases | 3,002 | - | - | 3,002 | ||
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | 101,021 | - | - | 101,021 | ||
| NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS FOR YEAR | 186 | 200 | 2,669 | 3,055 | ||
| Transfer between funds | - | - | - | - | ||
| Net movement in funds in year | 186 | 200 | 2,669 | 3,055 | ||
| Cash funds brought forward | 37,930 | 16,000 | 30,680 | 84,610 | ||
| Cash funds carried forward March 31 2025 | 38,116 | 16,200 | 33,349 | 87,665 |
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31[ST] MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Funds | ||
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| General | Designated | Total | ||
| Major Repairs 2nd Worker | Funds | |||
| Total Cash Funds | £ | £ |
£ | £ |
| HSBC Charitable Bank Account (Current Account) | ||||
| General Fund | 25,396 | - | - | 25,396 |
| 2nd Worker Fund | - | - | - | - |
| Major Repair Fund | - | - | - | - |
| HSBC Business Managers Account (Deposit Account) | ||||
| General Fund | 12,720 | 12,720 | ||
| Major Repair Fund | 16,200 | 16,200 | ||
| 2nd Worker Fund | - | - | 33,349 | 33,349 |
| Total cash funds at March 31 2025 | 38,116 | 16,200 | 33,349 | 87,665 |
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | ||
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| General Designated Funds | Total | ||
| Major Repair 2nd Worker | Funds | ||
| Other Monetary Assets | £ | £ £ | £ |
| Tax refund due from HMRC | 4,144 | - 113 |
4,257 |
| Sunday collection March 31 2025 Banked in April | 376 | - - |
376 |
| 4,520 | - 113 |
4,633 |
| Assets related to charity’s own use Fund to which Asset belongs Freehold land and buildings 1994 Purchase of Wentworth Hall 1995 Additional building work to Wentworth Hall 1997 Church Sign, additional electrics 1999 Additional windows 2000 Additional building work to Wentwoth Hall 2002 Building creche in stage area 2003 Building creche in stage area 2004 Building creche in stage area 2005 Building extension at side 2006 Building extension at rear 2017 Disabled ramp for Fire Exit at rear 2018 Disabled ramp 2023 Humidistat 2023 outdoor electric sockets 2025 New Library construction Furniture and fittings 1996 Chairs, Church Sign, decorating 1997 Fencing Chairs, curtains, & suspended ceiling 1999 TV, video & bookcases 2000 Chairs, Kitchen Units & Communion Table 2002 Table & Chairs 2003 Bookcase & Drawer Unit 2004 Fitted kitchen and utility room 2005 YP Furniture & Easy Chairs 2006 Chairs 2007 Chairs & Scaffolding 2008 Filing Cabinet & Computer Projector 2009 Photo copier & Stacking Chairs 2012 AV Equipment & Church Sign 2015 AV CCTV Equipment 2017 New 2nd Church Sign 2018 New Text sign 2019 2 additional computers 2023 Glazed cupboard 2024 New Tables 2025 New storage boxes for Tiny Tots Cupboards and shelves for new library Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General |
Cost Current Value 131,270 12,864 1,642 1,850 7,886 2,873 2,800 2,345 1,047 5,120 719 610 574 239 2,443 174,282 2,745 - 13,291 - 595 - 2,374 - 1,423 - 174 - 12,428 - 1,779 - 395 - 1,083 - 1,199 - 1,592 - 4,617 - 1,343 - 744 312 2,088 968 916 - 130 52 1,352 1,082 94 85 465 418 50,827 2,917 |
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31[ST] MARCH 2025 (continued)
| Fund to which liability relates Liabilities Unpaid Invoice HMRC - payroll tax January - March due April 2025 Unpresented cheques Total Liabilities Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - General |
Amount Due 64 2224 2192 4,480 |
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025
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1 The HMRC Employment Allowance is towards the employer’s National Insurance contributions and is offset against the payroll which is shown as a gross figure on the accounts.
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2 The legal fees are for the setting up of the Church as a CIO.
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3 The fire protection and security figure is for the complete overhaul of the fire safety equipment throughout the building.
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4 The Freehold Property is shown at cost price, but was revalued in April 2021, for insurance purposes, at £2,270,996. The Freehold Property has now been index linked by the insurance company and, as a result, they have increased the valuation of the property for the last 3 years by inflation. The current valuation for insurance purposes is £3,200,843 for the building and £1,257393 for the contents, giving a total insurance valuation of £3,375,100.
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5 Equipment that has been purchased during the year:
| Fridge Freezer Water jug Photocopier New chairs for Church |
£475 £39 £1,511 £10,105 |
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| £12,130 |
Approved by the Trustees on
and signed on their behalf by:
K.J. Proudman
Trustee
Andrew Hamilton- Plumb
Secretary to the Trustees
Dated: December 11[th] , 2025
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
COMPARATIVE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024
RECEIPTS Deeds of covenant / gift aid Small Donations / gift aid Donations / gift aid Income tax recovered Other offerings and gifts Donations HMRC Employment Allowance Bank Interest Sundries TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Stipends and related costs Pulpit supply Children's and young people's work Bibles and Hymn Books Purchase of IT equipment Website Printing and publicity Safeguarding & First Aid Training Legal Fees Accountancy charges Accounting systems Fire protection and Security Provisions CCL copyright licence Sundry expenses Light and heat Telephone Insurance Cleaning and maintenance Bank Charges Repairs Donation to FIEC Donations and grants to other Christian work TOTAL PAYMENTS Asset and Investment purchases TOTAL PAYMENTS NET RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS FOR YEAR Transfer between funds Net movement in funds in year Cash funds brought forward Cash funds carried forward March 31 2024 |
Unrestricted Funds Total General Designated Funds 2024 Major Repair 2nd Worker £ £ £ £ 40,564 - - 40,564 5,205 - - 5,205 - - 1,800.00 1,800 11,452 - 450 11,902 19,847 - - 19,847 1,180 - - 1,180 3,468 - - 3,468 555 - 387 942 4 - - 4 82,275 - 2,637 84,912 49,276 - - 49,276 1,065 - - 1,065 227 - - 227 639 - - 639 21 - - 21 1,478 1,478 636 - - 636 519 - - 519 2,509 - - 2,509 350 - - 350 279 - - 279 - - - - 922 - - 922 483 - - 483 390 - - 390 3,799 - - 3,799 201 - - 201 2,672 - - 2,672 2,503 - - 2,503 115 - - 115 3,132 - - 3,132 1,380 - - 1,380 4,390 - - 4,390 76,986 - - 76,986 1,352 - - 1,352 78,338 - - 78,338 3,937 - 2,637 6,574 (4,000) 4,000 - - (63) 4,000 2,637 6,574 37,993 12,000 28,043 78,036 37,930 16,000 30,680 84,610 |
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024
Total Cash Funds HSBC Charitable Bank Account (Current Account) General Fund 2nd Worker Fund Major Repair Fund HSBC Business Managers Account (Deposit Account) General Fund Major Repair Fund 2nd Worker Fund Total cash funds at March 31 2024 |
Total Cash Funds HSBC Charitable Bank Account (Current Account) General Fund 2nd Worker Fund Major Repair Fund HSBC Business Managers Account (Deposit Account) General Fund Major Repair Fund 2nd Worker Fund Total cash funds at March 31 2024 |
Total Cash Funds HSBC Charitable Bank Account (Current Account) General Fund 2nd Worker Fund Major Repair Fund HSBC Business Managers Account (Deposit Account) General Fund Major Repair Fund 2nd Worker Fund Total cash funds at March 31 2024 |
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| 37,930 | 16,000 |
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | ||||
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| General Designated | Funds | Total | ||||
| Major Repair 2nd | Worker | Funds | ||||
| Other Monetary Assets | £ £ | £ | £ | |||
| Tax refund due from HMRC | 2,616 - ~~2,616~~ |
113 ~~113~~ |
2,729 ~~2,729~~ |
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| Assets related to charity’s own use |
Fund to which asset belongs | Cost |
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| Freehold land and buildings | ||||||
| 1994 | Purchase of Wentworth Hall | Unrestricted - General | 131,270 | |||
| 1995 | Additional building work to Wentworth Hall | Unrestricted - General | 12,864 | |||
| 1997 | Church Sign, additional electrics | Unrestricted - General | 1,642 | |||
| 1999 | Additional windows | Unrestricted - General | 1,850 | |||
| 2000 | Additional building work to Wentwoth Hall | Unrestricted - General | 7,886 | |||
| 2002 | Building creche in stage area | Unrestricted - General | 2,873 | |||
| 2003 | Building creche in stage area | Unrestricted - General | 2,800 | |||
| 2004 | Building creche in stage area | Unrestricted - General | 2,345 | |||
| 2005 | Building extension at side | Unrestricted - General | 1,047 | |||
| 2006 | Building extension at rear | Unrestricted - General | 5,120 | |||
| 2017 | Disabled ramp for Fire Exit at rear | Unrestricted - General | 719 | |||
| 2018 | Disabled ramp | Unrestricted - General | 610 | |||
| 2023 | Humidistat | Unrestricted - General | 574 | |||
| 2023 | outdoor electric sockets | Unrestricted - General | 239 | |||
| 171,839 | ||||||
| Furniture and fittings | ||||||
| 1996 | Chairs, Church Sign, decorating | Unrestricted - General | 2,745 | - | ||
| 1997 | Fencing Chairs, curtains, & suspended ceiling | Unrestricted - General | 13,291 | - | ||
| 1999 | TV, video & bookcases | Unrestricted - General | 595 | - | ||
| 2000 | Chairs, Kitchen Units & Communion Table | Unrestricted - General | 2,374 | - | ||
| 2002 | Table & Chairs | Unrestricted - General | 1,423 | - | ||
| 2003 | Bookcase & Drawer Unit | Unrestricted - General | 174 | - | ||
| 2004 | Fitted kitchen and utility room | Unrestricted - General | 12,428 | - | ||
| 2005 | YP Furniture & Easy Chairs | Unrestricted - General | 1,779 | - | ||
| 2006 | Chairs | Unrestricted - General | 395 | - | ||
| 2007 | Chairs & Scaffolding | Unrestricted - General | 1,083 | - | ||
| 2008 | Filing Cabinet & Computer Projector | Unrestricted - General | 1,199 | - | ||
| 2009 | Photo copier & Stacking Chairs | Unrestricted - General | 1,592 | - | ||
| 2012 | AV Equipment & Church Sign | Unrestricted - General | 4,617 | - | ||
| 2015 | AV CCTV Equipment | Unrestricted - General | 1,343 | - | ||
| 2017 | New 2nd Church Sign | Unrestricted - General | 744 | 360 | ||
| 2018 | New Text sign | Unrestricted - General | 2,088 | 1,108 | ||
| 2019 | 2 additional computers | Unrestricted - General | 916 | - | ||
| 2023 | Glazed cupboard | Unrestricted - General | 130 | 78 | ||
| 2024 | New Tables | Unrestricted - General | 1,352 | 1,217 | ||
| 50,268 | 2,763 |
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DONCASTER EVANGELICAL CHURCH
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024
(continued)
| Fund to which Amount Due | Fund to which Amount Due | Cheque | |
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| liability relates | Presented | ||
| at Bank | |||
| Liabilities | |||
Unpresented cheques |
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| Pulpit supply | Unrestricted - General | 50 | April 20 2023 |
| Food Hygiene Training | 18 | ||
| Piano Tuning | 42 | April 3 2023 | |
| Printing & Publicity | 205 | April 13 2023 | |
| Cleaning | 205 | April 5 2023 | |
| Total Liabilities | 520 |
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