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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08813067 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1156083











REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

FOR

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024










Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 7

Independent Examiner's Report 8

Statement of Financial Activities 9

Statement of Financial Position 10 to 11

Notes to the Financial Statements 12 to 18

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024



The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The charity's purposes as set out in the objects in the company's Articles of Association are to advance the Christian faith primarily but not exclusively within Bournemouth and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Trustees or the Church Fellowship in a Church Members' Meeting, further the work of the Charity.

We regularly review our aims, objectives and activities to ensure that we are being the most effective that we can. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.

Significant activities
Activities and public benefit

The Church provides a welcoming environment for those wanting to know more about the Christian faith and for followers of Jesus Christ. We are a people with real purpose in our lives. We enjoy life because we have been given new life in Jesus Christ, and know God in a personal way.

Our aim is to please God and serve him. We try to show God's love and care to those around us in a variety of ways - not least, in trying to introduce them to a relationship with God too. Moordown Baptist Church is not an exclusive club; all are welcome to come.

Services are held twice on a Sunday and efforts are made to ensure that they are 'user friendly' for those with little regular experience of church. For those who show an interest, small group courses are run to provide further teaching.

In addition to Sunday activities, the church has a programme of meetings and events for the benefit of the community, including but not exclusively
- a Drop in Coffee Morning on a Thursday Morning which has shown an increasing attendance over the year from people not normally associated with the Church..
- a specific ladies' Bible Study Group
- a parent and toddler group that meets on a Tuesday morning.

Children and young people are well catered for as well, with toddler groups and crèche facilities through to action packed children and youth programmes on Sundays and Fridays. We aim to provide children entrusted to our care with a healthy balance of physical activities (games, quizzes and craft) and structured Bible teaching (stories, songs, studies and memory verses), providing nurture for body, mind and soul.

There are a number of practical activities undertaken by the church including collecting food for the local Foodbank. With specific collections for the Christmas Hamper appeal. The Church also acted as a conduit for the Blysewood Christmas shoebox appeal and donated over 70 personalised Christmas shoeboxes for Children and Adults in deprived areas of Eastern Europe.

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Public benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties.

Volunteers
Volunteers are involved in most activities of the Church and are a very important resource to us. We encourage all members of the Church to be actively involved in its work and are grateful for their time freely given. Volunteers working with children or vulnerable adults are DBS checked in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy which has been reviewed and enhanced over the year.


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
As reported previously, following the change in regulations at the end of 2020 the church has operated on a more normal format. However many of the innovations that were introduced during the global pandemic aimed at meeting the needs of the membership and wider community have continued to operate and form a vital link to the wider community both locally, nationally and internationally.

All services are now available in real time via YouTube and other social media platforms can be accessed at any time. In addition there has been considerable innovation in making this resource both more professional in appearance and easily accessible with things such as YouTube shorts and Instagram and TikTok posts. These when taken together have been viewed in excess of 200,000 times in 2024, with an additional 506 subscribers in 2024. These figures include seasonal messages and personal stories and an introduction to the Church. This is a continued development to that recorded in the 2023 report.

In addition to the above Jimmy Hill now publishes on YouTube a daily six minute sermon that had been trialled within the Church congregation throughout 2023 working through each chapter of the Bible. This went on general release on YouTube from 1 January 2024 and has over 100,000 subscribers.

In person attendance has gradually increased over 2024, especially for the Sunday morning services. In addition there has been a consistent number of members and non members in attendance for the Tuesday evening prayer and bible study meeting. Over the year the membership has numerically remained static at 126 members, however throughout the year seven people have been baptised and with others have come into membership. Throughout the year there have been a similar number of members transferring their membership to glory or moving to other fellowships due to moving away. This static membership does not reflect the increase in attendance at Church services especially on a Sunday Morning.

There has continued to be an upgrading of the Church Premises that was commenced towards the end of 2023 with the installation of insulation in the lounge area and hall. This is in line with the long term plans for the church to become carbon neutral by 2030. In line with this goal a number of options have been considered to reduce carbon emissions and reduce costs, Including the installation of Heat Pumps, solar panels and battery storage. This is an ongoing programme that it is hoped will come to fruition in 2025

The Care Groups have continued to flourish with a change of name to 'Growth Groups' This was necessary to reflect the increased congregation and membership. with the theme for the year being growing and sharing together in the faith and fellowship. For the majority of the year Stuart and Liz Fisher coordinated this work along side Stuart's role as an Elder.

The Moordown Men's Groups, which commenced in 2023, have continued enabling the men of the Church to meet in small groups every month to build friendships with each other and deepen their understanding of God. The groups continue to be well attended and enjoyed.

Staffing:

In addition to the volunteers the Church has had two full time member of staff in post for the whole of 2023. In addition the Church appointed a part time administrator who commenced employment in September 2024. The purpose of this appointment was to increase the efficiency of the Church and reduce the administrative burden of the Elders. The staff team along with the other Elders work harmoniously together in promoting the objectives of the Church.


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Church properties:

Throughout the year there has been ongoing discussion with both the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the FIEC (Fellowship Property Trust) with regards to the deeds of the properties known as

92 The Avenue, Moordown, (the Main Building)
Comber Road Moordown (Notice Board Plot of land)
66 West Way Moordown (Church Manse)
31 Vicarage Road Moordown (Church Manse)

Whilst this discussion was not concluded in 2024 considerable progress has been made in identifying a legal pathway that will secure the trust deeds and establishing title over the Church's holdings.

To this end the Church has been working on a new Constitution and Handbook that will enable the Church to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

An ongoing program of renovation and repair to the property at 66 West Way that was started in 2022 was completed to a satisfactory standard in 2023 though there have continued to be a number of landlord related essential maintenance issues that have been undertaken. The property at 31 Vicarage Road has had a number of structural issues that the trustees were made aware of and these are to be actively managed in 2025.

The Church people carrier has continued to be used to facilitate some individuals getting to Church where there had been no realistic other option. It has also been used by Church members in conjunction with other activities, associated with the life and work of the Church and other associated Christian organisations.

The premises have also been made available to the community for the holding of local elections and by other organisations for meetings where we have a common cause and goal.

FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The church remains in a good and stable position financially. Other than the building expenses, the cost of running the church continued to be in line with expectations. The main variable being the cost of Heating and Lighting. Maintenance figures were lower than expected.

The elders are confident that the church continues to be adequately funded through donations from those who attend.

Principal funding sources
Income is primarily generated by freewill gifts and offerings. Other sales are made as deemed appropriate by the trustees in accordance with the powers given to them by the Trust Deed.

Investment policy and objectives
The Church sometimes needs to react very quickly to particular emergencies and has a policy of keeping any surplus liquid funds in short-term deposits which can be accessed readily. Surplus funds are held in the CAF Bank gold account.


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Board has examined the Church's requirements for reserves in light of its main risks and commitments. It has determined a policy to hold reserves which are readily accessible and not already committed to specific projects or activities of between 3 and 6 months of expenditure. Budgeted expenditure is approximately £180,000 and therefore the target is £45,000 to £90,000 in general funds. This means that if income drops significantly then the church will be able to continue its activities in the near term.

Free reserves held in bank and cash balances amounted to £105,976 at 31 December 2024 (2023: £104,159). The Trustees are aware that the current available funds are outside of the target range but expenditure on the main building and manses in addition to the possibility of increasing the staffing from September 2025 will reduce the balance to an appropriate level

FUTURE PLANS
The church plans to continue with live streaming services and growing the online ministry. We are also very much looking forward to increasing the scope and range of youth activities and involvement in the community, for example: The ongoing ministry of the Toddlers Group that continues to be over subscribed. The weekly coffee morning has also seen a significant change in those attending with a large increase in attendees that initially have no other connection with the Church.

The Church has also had a defibrillator installed outside the main entrance which is available for use by the public in emergencies.

The strategy of the church is under regular review to ensure that the aims and objectives of the church are being met and new initiatives and events will be developed to keep our vision fresh.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The organisation is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum of Association dated 12 December 2014. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law. They consist of the Elders of Moordown Baptist Church (the Church) and other church members as considered appropriate by the Elders and the Church. Elders are appointed by the Church. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association a third of the directors retire by rotation each year.

The Memorandum and Articles of Association allow Trustees to be employed by the church or have a business relationship provided that:

- The remuneration or other sums paid to the trustee does not exceed an amount that is reasonable
- The trustee is absent from the part of any meeting at which their salary, performance in employment or benefits are discussed
- A majority of the trustees in office have no such benefits

A trustee cannot receive remuneration for acting as a trustee.

As trustees of a charity, the directors are given training on appointment and ongoing support and training as required.

During 2024 a comprehensive review of the Safeguarding Policy has been completed and implemented with the guidance of a organisation with specialist knowledge. All youth and Children's volunteers are subject to routine DBS checks and ongoing training programme is in place.

During 2024 the appointment of the administrator has enabled the trustees to have the capacity to start to update the risk register and ensure health and safety policies are appropriate to the current situation

Risk management
The Elders actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining our free reserves at the levels stated above, combined with our annual review of the controls over key financial activities, appropriately manage the key financial risks.

The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the church and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

The most significant risk is the church's reliance on the continued financial support from the committed members of the Church. Church members are regularly informed of the financial position compared to budget and have always responded well to any financial needs.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
08813067 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number
1156083


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


Registered office
92 The Avenue
Moordown
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH9 2UU

Trustees
W E Rowley (appointed 11/7/2024)
S J Fisher (resigned 31/12/2024)
N Manning
R L Heal
J W Hill
J G Pearse

Independent Examiner
J M Palin
29 Raleigh Park
South Molton
Devon
EX36 4DR

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

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 13 January 2025 and signed on its behalf by:





R L Heal - Trustee

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH


Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Moordown Baptist Church ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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.








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J M Palin
29 Raleigh Park
South Molton
Devon
EX36 4DR

17 March 2025

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 160,124 6,885 167,009 184,603

Charitable activities
Church activities 378 - 378 737

Investment income 2 2,872 - 2,872 2,125
Total 163,374 6,885 170,259 187,465

EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities 3
Church activities 165,978 7,215 173,193 199,725

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (2,604 ) (330 ) (2,934 ) (12,260 )


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 166,216 2,932 169,148 181,408

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 163,612 2,602 166,214 169,148

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 DECEMBER 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 8 22,207 - 22,207 32,776

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 9 35,829 - 35,829 31,916
Cash at bank and in hand 105,976 2,602 108,578 107,091
141,805 2,602 144,407 139,007

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 10 (400 ) - (400 ) (2,635 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 141,405 2,602 144,007 136,372

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

163,612

2,602

166,214

169,148

NET ASSETS 163,612 2,602 166,214 169,148
FUNDS 11
Unrestricted funds 163,612 166,216
Restricted funds 2,602 2,932
TOTAL FUNDS 166,214 169,148

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024.


The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.


The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH (REGISTERED NUMBER: 08813067)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued
31 DECEMBER 2024


These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 13 January 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:





R L Heal - Trustee

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The company meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.


Fixtures and fittings - at varying rates on cost
Motor vehicles - 20% on cost

The company does not recognise land and buildings in these financial statements as they are held by third party trustees. All expenditure on the properties is therefore written off in the year in which it is incurred.

Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. INVESTMENT INCOME
2024 2023
£    £   
Deposit account interest 2,872 2,125

3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Grant
Direct funding of Support
Costs activities costs Totals
£    £    £    £   
Church activities 147,920 25,050 223 173,193

4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2024 2023
£    £   
Depreciation - owned assets 12,839 13,150

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Trustees are not remunerated for doing their work as trustees. The following transactions with trustees occurred during the year:

James Hill was paid £33,148 (2023 £31,347) on which employer NI contributions of £658 (2023 £Nil) were payable.

In addition he occupied a manse rent free. The market value of this benefit was £16,484 (2023 £16,484).

Jonathan Pearse was paid £33,148 (2023 £31,347) on which employer NI contributions of £658 (2023 £Nil) were payable.

In addition he occupied a manse rent free. The market value of this benefit was £16,484 (2023 £16,484).


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS - continued

Contributions towards personal pension schemes were £3,916 (2023 £3,693) for James Hill and £3,916 (2023 £3,693) for Jonathan Pearse.

At 31 December 2024 £Nil (2023: £Nil) pension contributions payable to defined contribution schemes were outstanding.

Trustees' expenses

James Hill received £261 (2023 £Nil) for mileage to conferences.

Apart from reimbursement against invoices, no trustee received any further monies in respect of their work for the church, waiving normal travel and sundry expenses incurred during the course of their work.

6. STAFF COSTS
2024 2023
£    £   
Wages and salaries 69,061 62,693
Social security costs 1,316 -
Other pension costs 7,972 7,387
78,349 70,080

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024 2023
Church staff 2 2

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund funds funds
£    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 177,692 6,911 184,603

Charitable activities
Church activities 737 - 737

Investment income 2,125 - 2,125
Total 180,554 6,911 187,465

EXPENDITURE ON

MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund funds funds
£    £    £   
Charitable activities
Church activities 192,379 7,346 199,725

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (11,825 ) (435 ) (12,260 )


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 178,041 3,367 181,408

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 166,216 2,932 169,148

8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and Motor
fittings vehicles Totals
£    £    £   
COST
At 1 January 2024 45,612 26,160 71,772
Additions 2,270 - 2,270
At 31 December 2024 47,882 26,160 74,042
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2024 32,014 6,982 38,996
Charge for year 7,629 5,210 12,839
At 31 December 2024 39,643 12,192 51,835
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024 8,239 13,968 22,207
At 31 December 2023 13,598 19,178 32,776


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Other debtors 26,554 27,939
Prepayments and accrued income 9,275 3,977
35,829 31,916

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Accruals and deferred income 400 2,635

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1/1/24 in funds 31/12/24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 166,216 (2,604 ) 163,612

Restricted funds
Missionary fund 420 (330 ) 90
Ministry Development 2,512 - 2,512
2,932 (330 ) 2,602
TOTAL FUNDS 169,148 (2,934 ) 166,214

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 163,374 (165,978 ) (2,604 )

Restricted funds
Missionary fund 6,885 (7,215 ) (330 )

TOTAL FUNDS 170,259 (173,193 ) (2,934 )


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1/1/23 in funds 31/12/23
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 178,041 (11,825 ) 166,216

Restricted funds
Missionary fund 855 (435 ) 420
Ministry Development 2,512 - 2,512
3,367 (435 ) 2,932
TOTAL FUNDS 181,408 (12,260 ) 169,148

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 180,554 (192,379 ) (11,825 )

Restricted funds
Missionary fund 6,911 (7,346 ) (435 )

TOTAL FUNDS 187,465 (199,725 ) (12,260 )


MOORDOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024


12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions that are required to be disclosed in these financial statements.