2025-04-05-accounts

Company no. NI053634 Charity no. 104970

Connect Christian Fellowship

Annual Report and Financial Statements 5 April 2025

Connect Christian Fellowship

Contents

ForThe YearEnded 5 April 2025
	Page
Reference and Administrative Details	3
Trustees' Report	4-6
Independent Examiners’ Reporttothe Trustees ofConnect Christian Fellowship Limited on the Unaudited Financial Statements	7
Statement of Financial Activities	8
Balance Sheet	9
NotestotheFinancialStatements	10-19

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Connect Christian Fellowship

Reference and administrative details

For the year ended 5 April 2025

Company. number NI053634

Charity number 104970

Registered office and The Connect Centre operational address 6-10 Model School Road Ballymoney BT53 6BH

Trustees

Trustees, who are also directors under company law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: Mark Ballantine

William Patterson Paul Paynter

Bankers AIB 78 Wellington Street Ballymena BT43 6AF

Independent David McMullan & Co Ltd examiners Chartered Accountants Kenver House 1 Ballykenver Road Stranocum Ballymoney BT53 8PZ

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Trustees Report

For the year ended 5 April 2025

The Trustees, who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their annual report together with the financial statements and independent examiners' report of the charitable company for the year ended 5 April 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Connect Christian Fellowship meets the definition of a 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.

Legal Structure

Connect Christian Fellowship Limited is a charitable incorporated company governed by its Articles of Association and is a registered charity in Northern Ireland (Charity Registration No. 104970). The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee.

Purpose

Connect Christian Fellowship’s main activities are public meetings at the Connect Centre and group meetings in private homes for worship, prayer, teaching, fellowship and support and encouraging all participants to engage in altruistic activities in the community. The meetings are open to the public and information is available on the website in relation to the gatherings and other events that the church supports. The church has programmes catering for children of all ages up to school leavers. The church supports individuals and Christian charities involved in charitable work locally and internationally. The church supports joint activities with other churches in the Ballymoney area.

Public Benefit

The principal public benefit is the advancement of the Christian faith through a personal belief in Jesus Christ. The church promotes the application of Biblical teaching for life. It trains, equips and supports people in their Christian faith with the benefits flowing from the promotion of family stability and the well-being for those attending. The public are welcome to attend our meetings which are free of charge and open to all. Through its activities and the support given by the church, people have increased opportunity to contribute positively to society and to address poverty and help those in need of care at home and elsewhere. We facilitate those who attend to carry out acts of social concern to benefit persons in the Causeway and surrounding areas facing hardship on the basis of their need and thereby promote the practice of the Christian faith. The benefits are evidenced through weekly meetings to present the teachings of the bible and the provision of opportunities for Christian response including but not limited to prayer and worship and the building up of fellowship. There are groups for children of all ages up to school leavers. In the various meetings we promote the Christian faith, friendship and care. The church facilitates and encourages contact and activities with other churches in the Ballymoney area. The church’s beneficiaries are those who attend and participate in meetings and activities including children, youth, parents/carers with toddlers and also members of the general public in the local community and further afield to whom the church members reach out.

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Trustees Report

For the year ended 5 April 2025

Many people testify to the beneficial effects resulting from attending the meetings and participating in the activities. The charity also brings benefits to those in need in the local community and abroad through financial and other support of people, and appropriate charitable organisations and individuals carrying out charitable Christian work helping people in need by reason of poverty or sickness and people in need of educational help. Any private benefit flowing from the purpose of the church is incidental. No harm arises from these purposes.

Achievements and Performance

Total incoming resources amounted to £189,291 (2024 - £215,165) and after deducting total resources expended of £149,884 (2024 - £157,253), which excludes fixed asset investments, net incoming resources amounted to £39,407 (2024 - £57,912). At the year end unrestricted funds amounted to £330,339 (2024 - £290,932). All resources received and expended are treated as unrestricted funds, unless otherwise stated.

Connect Christian Fellowship continued to host public Christian worship meetings and community support groups in the Connect Centre, Model School Road, Ballymoney. Church affiliates are encouraged to participate in community service and charitable activities. Meetings were open to all members of the public, with details being made available on the church website and social media.

Connect Christian Fellowship provided financial and practical support to individuals and Christian charities working both locally and internationally and continues to collaborate with other churches and charities in the Ballymoney area on joint initiatives.

Through its activities, and the support given by the charity, people have continued to have increased opportunity to contribute positively to society. The charity enabled those who attended to carry out acts of social concern to benefit persons in the Ballymoney and surrounding areas.

During the year the charity acquired a property at 34 High Street, Ballymoney, to support its ministry and community activities. This resulted in an addition of £194,579 to tangible fixed assets. To fund the property purchase, the charity received a £160,000 concessionary loan on a nil-interest basis, repayable in ten years. The loan is secured by a legal charge on the property. This arrangement significantly strengthens the long-term capital position of the charity.

Governance and Management

The Trustees of the charity have the responsibility for the operational deliverance of the charity's activities and achievement of the objectives. The Trustees who served during the year are as stated below:

Mark Ballantine

William Patterson Paul Paynter

Trustees are elected in accordance with the Articles of Association.

The Trustees have assessed major risks to which the company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure.

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Trustees Report

For the year ended 5 April 2025 Reserves The Trustees review the charity's reserves at least annually to ensure sufficient funds are held to meet foreseeable operational needs and to protect the charity from unexpected financial pressures. At 5 April 2025, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £329,739, of which £45,335 is designated for the Connect Centre (formerly the Barn Fellowship fund being renamed in 2025) and £284,404 remains available for general use. The Trustees are satisfied that these reserves _areplansappropriatefor future development.given current commitments, the recent purchase of property, and the strategic

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires that the Trustees prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and application of the resources, including the net income or expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

eobserve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

emake judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

estate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

*Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the. charitable company will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

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This “eport was approved by the Trustees at the meeting on 12 December 2025 and signed on
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Trustee
Mark Ballantine
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report

For the year ended 5 April 2025

We report on the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 5th April 2025, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet and related notes, set out on pages 8 to 19. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Respective responsibilities of directors and independent examiner

The charity's Trustees (who are also the Directors of Connect Christian Fellowship Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act (Northern freland) 2008. The charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 and that an independent examination is needed.

It is our responsibility to:

(i) examine the accounts under section 65 of the 2013 Act; (ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and (iii) | state whether particular matters have come to our attention

Basis of independent examiner's report

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b). 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 independent examiner's statement below.

My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:

1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act

2. That the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records

3. That the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Independent Examiner's statement

| have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, | have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.

David McMullan & Co Ltd

Chartered Accountants

Kenver House 1 Ballykenver Road Stranocum Ballymoney Co. Antrim BT53 8PZ

12 December 2025

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Statement of financial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account)

For the year ended 5 April 2025

				2025	2024
		Restricted	Unrestricted	Total	Total
	Note	£	£	£	£
Income from:
Donations Othertrading activities	3 4	2,265 -	173,413 13,613	175,678 13,613	200,019 15,146
Total income		2,265	187,026	189,291	215,165
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities		5,250	144,634	149,884	157,253
Total expenditure	5	5,250	144,634	149,884	157,253
Netincome /(expenditure)		(2,985)	42,392	39,407	57,912
Transfers between funds		3,585	(3,585)	.	-
Netmovement infunds	6	600	38,807	39,407	57,912
Reconciliation offunds:
Total funds brought forward		-	290,932	290,932	233,020
Totalfundscarriedforward		600	329,739	330,339	290,932

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in note 13 to the accounts.

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Balance sheet

As at 5 April 2025

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Note|£|£|£| |Fixed|assets| |Tangible|assets|9|246,125|68,210| |Current|assets| |Debtors|10|49,229|24,934| |Cash|at|bank|and|in|hand|230,023|198,375| |279,252|223,309| |Liabilities| |Creditors:|amounts falling|due within|1|year|11|(35,038)|(587)| |Net|current|assets|244,214|222,722| |Long|term|liabilities| |Creditors:|amounts|falling|due|after more than|12|(160,000)|-| |Net assets|330,339|290,932| |Funds|13| |Restricted|funds| |Unrestricted|funds|600|-| |Designated|funds|45,335|45,335| |General|funds|284,404|245,597| |Total|charity funds|330,339|290,932|

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The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) relating to the audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of section 477(2), and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the Act.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for: (i) ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act; and

• (ii) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of section 393, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

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ved by the trustees on 12 December 2025 and signed on their behalf by
William Patterson Mark Ballantine
Trustee Trustee
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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

1. Accounting policies a) General information and basis of preparation Connect Christian Fellowship is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in Northern Ireland. The registered office address is The Connect Centre, 6-10 Model School Road, Ballymoney, BT53 6BH. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Connect Christian Fellowship meets the definition of a 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.

b) Going concern basis of accounting

The accounts have been prepared on the assumption that the charity is able to continue as a going concem, which the trustees consider appropriate having regard to the current level of unrestricted reserves. There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

c) Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

d) Donated services and facilities Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item, is probable and the economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised.

e) Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity: this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

f) Funds accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.

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Notes to the financial statements

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1. Accounting policies (continued)

g) Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT

• Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

• Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

• h) Allocation of support and governance costs Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Governance costs are the costs associated with the governance arrangements of the charity, including the costs of complying with constitutional and statutory requirements and any costs associated with the strategic management of the charity’s activities. These costs have been allocated in full to charitable activities, on the basis that the charity does not make any direct expenditure on raising funds.

i) Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write down the cost of each asset to its estimated residual value over its expected useful life. The depreciation rates in use are as follows: Buildings 50 years' straight line Building works 25% reducing balance Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance

Items of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £500.

j) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

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k) Cash at bank and in hand
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Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1) Creditors

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

m) Financial instruments

The charitable company 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 with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

1. Accounting policies (continued)

n) Pension costs

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees. There are no further liabilities other than that already recognised in the SoFA.

o) Accounting estimates and key judgements

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

There are no key sources of estimation uncertainty that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

p) Concessionary Loans

• Concessionary loans are those granted or received below market rate and primarily for the purpose of furthering the charity's objectives. The concessionary loan received during the year is recognised initially at the amount received and is subsequently measured at the amount repayable, in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Section 34. No interest is charged, and the carrying value therefore represents the outstanding principal balance. The loan is secured by a legal charge on the newly purchased property and is repayable in full in ten years.

2. Prior period comparatives: statement of financial activities

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |2024| |Restricted|Unrestricted|Total| |£|£|£| |Income|from:| |Donations|23,030|176,989|200,019| |Other trading|activities|-|15,146|15,146| |Total|income|23,030|192,135|215,165| |Expenditure|on:| |Charitable|activities|27,000|130,253|157,253| |Total|expenditure|27,000|130,253|157,253| |Net income|/|(expenditure)|(3,970)|61,882|57,912| |Transfers|between|funds|3,970|(3,970)|-| |Net movement|in|funds|-|57,912|57,912|

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

3. Income from donations

3.	Income from donations
				2025
		Restricted	Unrestricted	Total
		£	£	£
	Donations	2,265	147,731	149,996
	Giftaid Events.	- -	23,150 2,532	23,150 2,532
	Total incomefrom donations	2,265	173,413	175,678
	Prior period comparative			2024
		Restricted	Unrestricted	Total
		£	£	£
	Donations	23,030	149,476	172,506.
	Gift aid	-	26,873	26,873
	Events	-	640	640
	Total incomefrom donations	23,030	176,989	200,019
4.	Incomefrom othertrading activities
			2025	2024
			Total	Total
			£	£
	Rentalincome		13,613	15,146

All income from other trading activities is unrestricted for both the current and prior year.

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

5. Total expenditure

Total expenditureexpenditure
		Support and
	Charitable	governance
	activities	costs	2025 Total
	£	£	£
Staffcosts (note 7)	18,404	7,695	26,099
Rent Utilities	- -	29,928 5,413	29,928 §,413
Charitable contributions	45,700	-	45,700
Church activities	5,410	-	5,410
Community events	3,357	-	3,357
Maintenance	-	6,681	6,681
Insurance	-	3,990	3,990
Depreciation	-	17,182	17,182
Admin expenses	-	6,124	6,124
Sub-total	72,871	77,013	149,884
Allocation ofsupport and governance costs	77,013	(77,013)	-
Total expenditure	149,884	-	149,884
Totalgovernancecostswere£480(2024:£480).

Prior period comparative

Prior period comparative
		Supportand
	Charitable	governance
	activities	costs	2024 Total
	£	£	£
Staff costs (note 7)	4,383	4,383	8,766
Rent	-	28,667	28,667
Utilities	-	6,400	6,400
Charitable contributions	66,500	-	66,500
Church activities	6,670	-	6,670
Community events	6,589	-	6,589
Maintenance	~	2,122	2,122
Insurance	-	2,610	2,610
Depreciation	-	20,373	20,373
Admin expenses	-	8,556	8,556
Sub-total	84,142	73,111	157,253
Allocation ofsupportandgovernance costs	73,111	(73,111)	-
Totalexpenditure	157,253	-	157,253

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |6.|Net movement|in|funds| |This|is|stated|after|charging:| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Depreciation|17,182|20,372| |Trustees'|remuneration|Nil|Nil| |Trustees’|reimbursed|expenses|Nil|Nil| |Independent|examiner's|remuneration:| |=|Independent|examination|(ex VAT)|400|400|

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1. Staff costs and numbers Staff costs were as follows:

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Salaries|and wages|18,050|1,463| |Social|security|costs|354|28| |Freelance|staff|7,695|7,275| |26,099|8,766|

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No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year.

The key management personnel of the charitable company comprise the trustees, who receive no remuneration.

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1. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes.

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

9. Tangible fixed assets

9.	Tangible fixed assets
			Building	Fittings and
		Buildings £	works £	fixtures £	Total £
	Cost
	At6 April 2024	-	73,478	76,115	149,593
	Additions in year	194,579	-	518	195,097
	At5 April2025	194,579	73,478	76,633	344,690
	Depreciation
	At6 April 2024	-	41,556	39,827	81,383
	Charge forthe year	-	7,980	9,202	17,182
	At5April2025	-	49,536	49,029	98,565
	Net book value
	At5April 2025	194,579	23,942	27,604	246,125
	At5 April 2024	-	31,922	36,288	68,210
10.	Debtors
				2025	2024
				£	£
	Trade debtors			1,145	-
	Gift aid accrual			48,084	24,934
				49,229	24,934
11.	Creditors: amounts falling due within 1 year
				2025	2024
				£	£
	Accruals			25,480	480
	Othertaxation and social security			348	107
	Pension creditor			66	-
	Deferred income*			9,144	-
				35,038	587

“Deferred income relates to payments made for the church weekend away which took place after the year end.

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

1. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than 1 year

	2025	2024
	£	£
Loan	160,000	-

Long term creditors relate to a concessionary loan provided for the purchase of a building to be used by the charity in furtherance of its charitable purposes. The loan is repayable in full in 10 years’ time and is provided at a nil rate of interest. The loan is secured by a first legal charge over the property at 34 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6BG.

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

1. Movements in funds.

Movements in funds.
				Transfers
	At6 April			between	At5	April
	2024	Income	Expenditure	funds		2025
	£	£	£	£		£
Restricted funds
Shared Threads	-	600	-	-		600
Moldova	-	665	(750)	85		-
Morocco	-	1,000	(4,500)	3,500		-
Total restricted funds	-	2,265	(5,250)	3,585		600
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds:
Connect Centre	45,335	-	-	-		45,335
Totaldesignated funds	45,335	-	-	-		45,335
General funds	245,597	187,026	(144,634)	(3,585)	284,404
Total unrestricted funds	290,932	187,026	(144,634)	(3,585)	329,739
Totalfunds	290,932	189,291	(149,884)	-	330,339

Purposes of restricted funds

Shared Threads

This is funding raised via coffee mornings and donations to support the work of Shared Threads, a team of women who create and distribute reusable sanitary products.

Moldova

This fund represents a special collection for work in Moldova.

Morocco

This is funding provided in response to the 2023 earthquake in Morocco, and ongoing support of partners there.

VISPA

This fund represents a special collection for the VISPA charity.

Purposes of designated funds

Connect Centre

This fund represents monies designated by the trustees for the Connect Centre. The designated fund previously known as the Barn Fellowship fund has been renamed to the Connect Centre fund in 2025 by the trustees.

Transfers between funds

Transfers from unrestricted funds are used to top up restricted collections after transfers have been made to partner organisations.

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 5 April 2025

13.	Movements in funds (continued)	Movements in funds (continued)
	Prior period comparative					Transfers
		At6April	April			between	At5April
			2023	Income	Expenditure	funds	2024
			£	£	£	£	£
	Restricted funds
	VISPA Morocco		- -	1,430 21,600	(2,000) (25,000)	570 3,400	- -
	Total restricted funds		-	23,030	(27,000)	3,970	-
	Unrestricted funds
	Designated funds:
	Barn Fellowship	45 335		-	-	-	45,335
	Totaldesignated funds	45,335		-	-	-	45,335
	General funds	187,685		192,135	_ (130,253)	(3,970)	245,597
	Total unrestricted funds	233,020		192,135	(130,253)	(3,970)	290,932
	Totalfunds	233,020		215,165	—(157,253)	-	290,932

14. Related party transactions

Connect Christian Fellowship made donations totalling £31,500 (2024: £30,000) to the Christian Family Centre (NI) during the year. This is missionary support expenditure in recognition of the services provided by Paul Paynter, trustee of Connect Christian Fellowship, to both charitable organisations. He is recused from formal deliberations and decision making in relation to these payments.

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