Charity registration number 1127055 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 06730025
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Gbolahan Alaka
Andrew Courtier
Mee Foong Purser
Gemma Ferris
Sikiratu Adebayo
(Appointed 1 September 2024)
Secretary
Neil Loxley
Charity number (England and Wales)
1127055
Company number
06730025
Registered office
86 London Road
Colchester
CO3 9DW
Auditor
Streets Audit LLP
c/o The Old Exchange
64 West Stockwell Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1HE
Bankers
CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4QJ
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 3
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 8
Statement of financial activities
9
Balance sheet
10 - 11
Statement of cash flows
12
Notes to the financial statements
13 - 29
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 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 the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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

The charity's objects are to advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the memorandum, to relieve those who are in need, hardship or are aged or sick and to promote and fulfil other purposes beneficial to the community. The main area of the charity's operations is the county of Essex.

During the year under review this has been carried out by receiving and using donations towards the running of the centre and operations of the church in Lexden in Colchester. The centre is being used as a church base for the benefit of the wider community. In 2021 we acquired the virtual freehold of the whole site at 86 London Road. This included the space occupied under lease to Aldi and IKAS. Aldi have now vacated and we are fund raising to fit out the space for community use. IKAS remain as anchor tenants.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives

The trustees are satisfied with the financial situation and achievements of the charity.

Financial review
Reserves policy

The trustees have examined the charity's requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks to the organisation and consider that whilst the long term loans are being repaid the charity should have net current assets, excluding loans, of between 3 to 6 months expenditure.

The trustees review all the salaries each year when the budgets are set with no employee's annual remuneration being £60,000 or more.

The designated funds represent monies allocated to the purchase and development of the centre at 86 London Road. This property purchase and mortgage has been funded from the investment income from the main tenant and other funds set aside for purpose. We expect the liquid assets in this fund to resource the development works to transform the ground floor from an empty shop to a vibrant community centre.

Major risks

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Plans for future periods

The trustees continue to develop the ministry at 86 London Road in Lexden and on line.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 22 October 2008 and registered as a charity. The company was established under a memorandum of association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Gbolahan Alaka
Margaret Andrew
(Resigned 22 April 2024)
Andrew Courtier
Mee Foong Purser
Gemma Ferris
Sikiratu Adebayo
(Appointed 1 September 2024)
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The organisation of the work of Kingsland Church is in the hands of the Trustees. The governing documents provide for new trustees to be appointed by the current trustees.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Organisational structure

The trustees work with the core leadership team and the small group of ministry leaders and partners of the church.

The leadership teams of the congregations are committed to enabling as many people to worship with our church and to become part of our church community. As trustees we are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for advancement of religion.

We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our community through mutual encouragement, teaching worship and prayer. We seek to provide pastoral care and opportunities to be involved in mission and outreach work and to facilitate this we maintain the fabric of the Church.

All are welcome to attend our regular services. During the year we have sought to provide a breadth of opportunities for worship appropriate for the mix of ages and backgrounds of the people within the orbit of the church.

Our weekly activities have continued and include those very suitable for anyone in the area who chooses to attend. The centre is used by well over 100 groups each week for everything from Art to Zumba and the cafe is a popular meeting place.

We provide grants for various people and projects in the area and across the world in line with our charity objectives for the promotion of the Christian faith and the relief of poverty. As well as that reflected in financial terms in the accounts we have various collections of food, clothing, shoeboxes and, of course, encourage volunteering for local and international charities.

Auditor

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Streets Audit LLP be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Andrew Courtier
Trustee
27 August 2025
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The trustees, who are also the directors of Kingsland Church Colchester for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law 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, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate 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 Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Kingsland Church Colchester (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;

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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees' report; or

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sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or

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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or

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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the s tatement of trustees' r esponsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities. including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:

We obtained an understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to the Charity and the sector in which they operate. We determined that the following laws and regulations were the most significant: the Charities Act 2011, UK GAAP, Charities SORP and tax legislation.

In addition, the Charity is subject to many other laws and regulations where the consequences of non-compliance could have a material effect on amounts or disclosures in the financial statements, for instance through the imposition of fines or litigation. We identified the following areas as those most likely to have such an effect: employment law and data protection. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of Those Charged with Governance and other management and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence if any.

We considered management’s opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including revenue recognition and the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to manipulate financial results and management bias in accounting estimates.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
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Audit response to risks identified

In respect of the considerations for fraud we incorporated within our audit testing compliance with the procedures for approving and authorising payments and also reviewed the minutes of the trustee meetings to confirm payments made to approvals at those meetings.

We designed audit procedures to respond to the risk, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.

We focused on laws and regulations which could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Charities Act 2011 and UK tax legislation.

Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and enquiries with management.

We made enquiries in relation to the allocation of income and expenditure between restricted and unrestricted funds.

We addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the trustees that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.

The Senior Statutory Auditor has assessed and concluded that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence and capabilities to identify or recognise non-compliance with laws and regulations.

Due to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Michael Greene BSc FCCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Streets Audit LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
c/o The Old Exchange
64 West Stockwell Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1HE
2 October 2025
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
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Streets Audit LLP is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
479,847
151,935
631,782
452,592
93,422
546,014
Charitable activities
3
201,310
-
201,310
151,413
-
151,413
Investments
4
446,404
-
446,404
490,163
-
490,163
Other income
5
-
-
-
55
-
55
Total income
1,127,561
151,935
1,279,496
1,094,223
93,422
1,187,645
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
558,561
45,168
603,729
541,755
30,324
572,079
Other expenditure
12
178,516
-
178,516
189,507
-
189,507
Total expenditure
737,077
45,168
782,245
731,262
30,324
761,586
Net income
390,484
106,767
497,251
362,961
63,098
426,059
Transfers between funds
1,102
(1,102)
-
4,678
(4,678)
-
Net movement in funds
9
391,586
105,665
497,251
367,639
58,420
426,059
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
3,052,754
103,335
3,156,089
2,685,115
44,915
2,730,030
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
3,444,340
209,000
3,653,340
3,052,754
103,335
3,156,089

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
1,005,149
1,034,712
Investment property
15
4,357,794
4,357,794
5,362,943
5,392,506
Current assets
Debtors
16
73,343
36,716
Cash at bank and in hand
636,870
313,621
710,213
350,337
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
(115,603)
(228,409)
Net current assets
594,610
121,928
Total assets less current liabilities
5,957,553
5,514,434
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
19
(2,304,213)
(2,358,345)
Net assets
3,653,340
3,156,089
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
22
209,000
103,335
Unrestricted funds - general
23
138,078
172,754
Unrestricted funds - Designated Funds
23
3,306,262
2,880,000
3,653,340
3,156,089
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 27 August 2025
Andrew Courtier
Trustee
Company registration number 06730025 (England and Wales)
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash absorbed by operations
26
(44,392)
(47,636)
Investing activities
Investment income received
446,404
490,163
Net cash generated from investing activities
446,404
490,163
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
(36,400)
(10,000)
Repayment of bank loans
(45,959)
(223,906)
Net cash used in financing activities
(82,359)
(233,906)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
319,653
208,621
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
313,621
105,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
633,274
313,621
Relating to:
Cash at bank and in hand
636,870
313,621
Bank overdrafts included in creditors payable within one year
(3,596)
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KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Kingsland Church Colchester is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 86 London Road, Colchester, CO3 9DW.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association. the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.5
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Costs classified as governance relate to the general running of the charity and include the operations of the Board of Trustees and addressing the constitutional audit of the accounts and other matters.
1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings
2% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Investment property

Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.

1.8
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10
Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Financial assets comprise cash at bank and in hand, together with trade and other debtors. Cash at bank and in hand is defined as all cash held in instant access bank accounts and used as working capital. Financial liabilities held at amortised cost comprise all creditors except social security and other taxes.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11
Taxation

As a registered charity, the company is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that its income and gains are applicable to charitable purposes only.

The Charity is registered for Value Added Tax (registration number 341581805)

1.12
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14

Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset receive d or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

2
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
466,183
151,224
617,407
406,578
90,644
497,222
Grants
7,238
711
7,949
43,780
2,778
46,558
Other
6,426
-
6,426
2,234
-
2,234
479,847
151,935
631,782
452,592
93,422
546,014
Grants
Other
7,238
711
7,949
43,780
2,778
46,558
7,238
711
7,949
43,780
2,778
46,558
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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3
Income from charitable activities
Ministry & Church
Cafe
Bookstore
Total
Ministry & Church
Cafe
Bookstore
Total
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Sale of goods
-
84,979
1,450
86,429
-
68,866
2,278
71,144
Charitable rental income
114,881
-
-
114,881
80,269
-
-
80,269
114,881
84,979
1,450
201,310
80,269
68,866
2,278
151,413
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
114,881
84,979
1,450
316,191
80,269
68,866
2,278
151,413
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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4
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Rental income
434,504
488,607
Interest receivable
11,900
1,556
446,404
490,163
5
Other income
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Other income
-
55
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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6
Expenditure on charitable activities
Ministry & Church
Cafe
Bookstore
Rental property
Total
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
263,420
-
-
-
263,420
Depreciation and impairment
29,563
-
-
-
29,563
Purchases
-
41,381
429
-
41,810
Costs of ministry
41,503
-
-
-
41,503
Costs of rental property
-
-
-
11,633
11,633
Costs of development
36,531
-
-
-
36,531
371,017
41,381
429
11,633
424,460
Grant funding of activities (see note 7)
73,206
-
-
-
73,206
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support
101,063
-
-
-
101,063
Governance
5,000
-
-
-
5,000
550,286
41,381
429
11,633
603,729
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
505,118
41,381
429
11,633
558,561
Restricted funds
45,168
-
-
-
45,168
550,286
41,381
429
11,633
603,729
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
(Continued)
- 19 -
Previous year:
Ministry & Church
Cafe
Bookstore
Rental property
Total
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
244,957
-
-
-
244,957
Depreciation and impairment
29,563
-
-
-
29,563
Purchases
-
37,013
1,152
-
38,165
Costs of ministry
31,268
-
-
-
31,268
Costs of rental property
-
-
-
3,392
3,392
Costs of development
7,518
-
-
-
7,518
Bad debts
2,046
-
-
-
2,046
315,352
37,013
1,152
3,392
356,909
Grant funding of activities (see note 7)
70,000
-
-
-
70,000
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support
140,245
-
-
-
140,245
Governance
4,925
-
-
-
4,925
530,522
37,013
1,152
3,392
572,079
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
500,198
37,013
1,152
3,392
541,755
Restricted funds
30,324
-
-
-
30,324
530,522
37,013
1,152
3,392
572,079
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 20 -
7
Grants payable
Ministry & Church
Ministry & Church
2025
2024
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Colchester Foodbank
2,400
2,000
Cry in the Dark
10,000
9,300
CYO
12,000
10,000
Colchester CAP Centre
3,000
5,700
Love in Action
6,000
6,040
St Johns Church PCC
2,000
2,668
KCGC Mission
-
800
CSW mission
-
500
International Justice Mission
2,000
2,000
Fusion Mission
-
500
Colchester Korban Project
4,800
9,000
Transformed International
2,500
2,500
The Christian Advice Service
2,000
2,000
Beacon House Ministries
500
500
Sixty Ten Arts
-
600
Other
17,506
6,007
64,706
60,115
Grants to individuals
8,500
9,885
73,206
70,000
Grants are given to a variety of members and organisations around the world who share similar beliefs and values to the charity. Priority is given to those with personal links with the church.
-
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 21 -
8
Support costs
Support costs
Governance costs
2025
Support costs
Governance costs
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£

Property costs

41,190
-
41,190
38,904
-
38,904

Repairs & renewals

42,206
-
42,206
85,979
-
85,979

Office expenses

13,690
-
13,690
12,057
-
12,057

Other administration costs

2,973
-
2,973
2,460
-
2,460

Professional fees

1,004
-
1,004
845
-
845
Audit fees
-
5,000
5,000
-
4,925
4,925
101,063
5,000
106,063
140,245
4,925
145,170
Analysed between
Charitable activities
101,063
5,000
106,063
140,245
4,925
145,170

9
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements
5,000
4,925
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
29,563
29,563
10
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

Two of the trustees loaned the charity a total of £15,000 (202 4 two trustees - £15,000) in respect of the purchase of the new building in previous years. These amounts were still outstanding at the year end.

11
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
Administration
2
2
Pastors
3
4
Cafe
9
5
Total
14
11
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11
Employees
(Continued)
- 22 -
Employment costs
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
226,874
211,951
Social security costs
7,998
7,642
Other pension costs
2,698
2,168
237,570
221,761
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
12
Other
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
general
general
2025
2024
Financing costs
178,516
189,507
13
Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax ation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

14
Tangible fixed assets
Land and buildings
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
1,478,157
At 31 March 2025
1,478,157
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
443,445
Depreciation charged in the year
29,563
At 31 March 2025
473,008
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,005,149
At 31 March 2024
1,034,712
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 23 -
15
Investment property
2025
£
Fair value
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
4,357,794

Investment property comprises freehold and leasehold properties. The fair value of the investment properties has been arrived at on the basis of valuations carried out in December 2022 by Morley Riches & Ablewhite Chartered Surveyors who are not connected with the charity. The valuations were made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties.

2025
2024
£
£
Freehold
1,200,000
1,200,000
Long leasehold
3,157,794
3,157,794
4,357,794
4,357,794
16
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
67,378
31,901
Prepayments and accrued income
5,965
4,815
73,343
36,716
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 24 -
17
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank overdrafts
3,596
-
Bank loans
2,357,085
2,403,044
Other loans
20,600
57,000
2,381,281
2,460,044
Payable within one year
77,068
101,699
Payable after one year
2,304,213
2,358,345
Amounts included above which fall due after five years:
Payable by instalments
2,051,639
2,140,651

The long-term loans are secured by fixed charges over the freehold land and buildings.

The long term bank loan is repayable over a term of 25 years from 2020 by regular instalments. Interest is charged at 2.5% above the base rate of the Bank of England.

18
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
17
56,468
44,699
Other borrowings
20,600
57,000
Other taxation and social security
8,337
19,114
Deferred income
20
6,316
95,382
Trade creditors
19,963
5,793
Accruals
3,919
6,421
115,603
228,409
19
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
17
2,304,213
2,358,345
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 25 -
20
Deferred income
2025
2024
£
£
Other deferred income
6,316
95,382

Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
6,316
95,382
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
95,382
95,382
Released from previous periods
(95,382)
(95,382)
Resources deferred in the year
6,316
95,382
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
6,316
95,382

Deferred income represents rental income received in advance.

21
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
2,698
2,168

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 26 -
22
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity compri se the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be use d.

At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
Rwanda Orphans
1,102
-
-
(1,102)
-
Relief Fund
3,727
6,599
(6,521)
-
3,805
Love in Action
180
-
-
-
180
Precious Bundles
(20)
152
-
-
132
Alaka Support
360
-
-
-
360
Counselling
3,048
711
(1,896)
-
1,863
Development Fund
93,297
143,868
(36,531)
-
200,634
Night Pastors
1,641
605
(220)
-
2,026
103,335
151,935
(45,168)
(1,102)
209,000
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
Rwanda Orphans
1,721
1,260
(1,879)
-
1,102
Relief Fund
2,041
6,938
(5,252)
-
3,727
Guatemala
4,678
-
-
(4,678)
-
Love in Action
180
-
-
-
180
Precious Bundles
3,833
-
(3,853)
-
(20)
Alaka Support
360
-
-
-
360
Counselling
3,692
2,778
(3,422)
-
3,048
Development Fund
26,974
73,841
(7,518)
-
93,297
Night Pastors
1,436
605
(400)
-
1,641
Warm Space
-
8,000
(8,000)
-
-
44,915
93,422
(30,324)
(4,678)
103,335
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
22
Restricted funds
(Continued)
- 27 -

The restricted funds are:

Rwanda Orphans - to support children's education in Rwanda through the provision of school fees.

Relief Fund - for local people in need.

Guatemala - to support a health centre in Guatemala, project completed and surplus funds transferred to unrestricted fund.

Love in Action - Love in Action is a UK charity working with an NGO in Uganda providing education.

Precious Bundles - Precious bundles supports young families with the provision of used good quality clothing and some other items.

Alaka Support Income - Alaka support helps Christians under pressure in northern Nigeria.

Counselling - Kingsland Counselling provide counselling sessions for local people.

Development Fund - For the design and reconfiguration of the whole site at 86 London Road.

Night pastors - for the establishment of this service provision.

Warm space - grant received to provide a warm safe space during the winter.

23
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be use d. The se include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. The designated funds represent monies allocated to the purchase and development of the centre at 86 London Road. This property purchase and mortgage has been funded from the investment income from the main tenant and other funds set aside for purpose. We expect the liquid assets in this fund to resource the development works to transform the ground floor from an empty shop to a vibrant community centre.

At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
Building fund
2,680,000
-
-
57,283
2,737,283
Downstairs fund
200,000
368,979
-
-
568,979
General funds
172,754
758,582
(737,077)
(56,181)
138,078
3,052,754
1,127,561
(737,077)
1,102
3,444,340
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
23
Unrestricted funds
(Continued)
- 28 -
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
Building fund
-
-
-
2,680,000
2,680,000
Downstairs fund
-
-
-
200,000
200,000
General funds
2,685,115
1,094,223
(731,262)
(2,875,322)
172,754
2,685,115
1,094,223
(731,262)
4,678
3,052,754
24
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
1,005,149
-
1,005,149
Investment properties
4,357,794
-
4,357,794
Current assets/(liabilities)
385,610
209,000
594,610
Long term liabilities
(2,304,213)
-
(2,304,213)
3,444,340
209,000
3,653,340
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
1,034,712
-
1,034,712
Investment properties
4,357,794
-
4,357,794
Current assets/(liabilities)
18,593
103,335
121,928
Long term liabilities
(2,358,345)
-
(2,358,345)
3,052,754
103,335
3,156,089
KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 29 -
25
Related party transactions

At the balance sheet date o ne of the trustees, A Courtier, was owed a balance of £nil (2024: £10,000) relating to a loan to assist with the purchase of a property.

At the balance sheet date o ne of the trustees, G Alaka, was owed a balance of £5,000 (2024: £5,000) relating to a loan to assist with the purchase of a property.

At the balance sheet date Lifepond Ltd, a company in which N Loxley, the company secretary of Kingsland Church, is a director was owed a balance of £nil (2024: £2 5,000) relating to a loan to assist with the purchase of a property.

During the year, Here For Good, a charity in which M Purser is a trustee, was donated £500 (2024: £nil) as part of the Mission Giving project.

During the year trustees were reimbursed expense totalling £3,089 (2024: £1,525).

26
Cash absorbed by operations
2025
2024
£
£
Surplus for the year
497,251
426,059
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
(446,404)
(490,163)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
29,563
29,563
Movements in working capital:
(Increase) in debtors
(36,627)
(1,865)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
891
(11,230)
(Decrease) in deferred income
(89,066)
-
Cash absorbed by operations
(44,392)
(47,636)
27
Analysis of changes in net (debt)/funds
At 1 April 2024
Cash flows
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
313,621
323,249
636,870
Bank overdrafts
-
(3,596)
(3,596)
313,621
319,653
633,274
Loans falling due within one year
(101,699)
28,227
(73,472)
Loans falling due after more than one year
(2,358,345)
54,132
(2,304,213)
(2,146,423)
402,012
(1,744,411)
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