Charity registration number 1132699 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 06940221
THE C3 CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
THE C3 CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Steve Campbell
Peter Goodliffe
Anna Harvey
(Resigned 7 November 2025)
Stephen Ansa-Addo
Timothy Pilkington
Emilton Barzey
Angie Campbell
Rachel Stephens
Leadership Team
Steve Campbell
Angie Campbell
Joshua Campbell
Katie Campbell
Rebekah Campbell
Holly Miller
Robert Allin
(Resigned 30 September 2026)
John Wilson
Charity number
1132699
Company number
06940221
Registered office
C3 Centre
2 Brooks Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
CB1 3HR
Auditor
Azets Audit Services
Westpoint
Lynch Wood
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
PE2 6FZ
THE C3 CHURCH
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 5
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
6
Independent auditor's report
7 - 9
Statement of financial activities
10 - 11
Balance sheet
12 - 13
Statement of cash flows
14
Notes to the financial statements
15 - 29
THE C3 CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 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 objects of the charity laid down in the Memorandum and Articles of Association are, for the benefit of the public:

 

in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.

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

The core activities undertaken to further the objects of the charity are:

 

 

These activities have been reviewed to ensure they continue to reflect our aims, and they have remained unchanged since the last annual report of the Trustees.

Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the charity continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the charity that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.

Achievements and performance

The Trustees and Leadership Team were encouraged by healthy growth and engagement and a number of achievements throughout 2025. Some of the highlights include:

 

Baptisms

A high number of baptisms performed in dedicated services celebrated and attended by high numbers of the congregation and the public.

 

Christmas and Easter

An intentional investment into Christmas and Easter services which allowed us to offer opportunity for many people to join in, across our locations, especially for those who do not ordinarily attend a church. All services and performances were attended and enjoyed by high numbers.

 

Leadership Development

We continue to invest into strong leadership development and training. This year we had our highest attendance in our C3 Academy. We also continue to be the main host for the Global Leadership Summit and welcome local businesses and organisations to attend the impactful one-day leadership training.

THE C3 CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Community activities

Our community and social action work continues to go from strength to strength. This year we saw the continued growth of our Community Market at our central location in Cambridge and are rolling out of the same model in our Colchester location.

 

Racial Unity

We celebrate our diverse congregation and have intentionally looked at ways we can ensure our congregation is not just multi-​cultural but inter-​cultural, where everyone feels welcome and is able to integrate into the life of the church. We have introduced Every Nation Sunday into our services, where each nation is celebrated and other languages and cultural foods are experienced. We have 53 nations represented within the church community.

 

Generosity

We are so encouraged and humbled by the generosity of our congregation. This generosity has been seen in record levels of giving to our regular offerings, and bi-​annual vision offerings, together with an unwavering number of individuals offering their time and talents to fill key volunteer roles which lead to the success of the church. This year we engaged 592 volunteers. To continue our activities, we are dependent on volunteers who freely give of their time and skills to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of all that we engage in. A grant funded course on the Biblical narrative around generosity was introduced which inspired greater giving.

 

We are also grateful for the generosity through grant funding during 2025 primarily to support the work of C3 Impact from the following: Cambridge City Council; The Co-​op Local Community Fund; Colchester Borough Council; Colchester Borough Homes; Colchester City Council; Acts 435; Essex Association of Local Councils; Essex County Council; Neighbourly; Essex Community Foundation; John Lewis; Feeding Britain; Munch Club and Love Your Neighbour/​Church Revitalisation Trust.

 

Growth

Engagement with both in-​person and online meetings and events has increased with signs of growth in all of our locations. Attendance is consistent and engagement is high. Cambridge location has the largest congregation which has led to capacity challenges, alongside a drive for volunteers and the raising of capital in a Vision offering the decision was made to start a new location In Cambridge West. We have hired a studio within a local school. We have also witnessed a good level of growth in our Kids Church in all locations. A small microsite in a village near Cambridge was opened for a year before the lack of momentum resulted in its closure.

Activities and Initiatives

There continues to be much that goes on in the church outside of Sunday services and these include existing and new initiatives such as :

Westminster Theological College Hub
The C3 Academy
Leadership training events
Global Leadership Summit
Baptisms classes
Breathe Women's Conference and events
Ascend Men's events
Youth and Children services and activities
Young Adult events
Marriage and Parenting Courses
Baby dedications
C3 Impact Hubs
C3 Impact Community Market
Foodbank Welcome Centre
Worship events
Weddings
Funerals
Discipleship courses
Wellbeing courses
The Alpha Course
Prayer Events
Parent and toddler support groups

Album

The worship team successfully launched an album of songs that were written, mastered and edited in house. The hope is that this will continue to reach many people and be a resource for churches worldwide. Contracts were arranged with each contributor, and a legal firm was engaged to establish the necessary legal arrangements.

 

The above activities and initiatives would not be able to take place without the generous giving through tithes, offerings and other donations of the C3 congregation and community.

THE C3 CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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UK Charities and Connections

As with last year we have continued to develop and strengthen very positive relationships with a number of national charities and groups that are making significant impact on various sectors of society. These include:

 

Church Networks -​ We connect with Ground Level, Assemblies of God UK, The European Learning Community, Mountain Springs Church Colorado, Jubilee Church and Soul Church.

Additionally, we have sought to keep a global perspective in working with

 

Uganda. Sponsorship for 43 children was initiated via the Watoto Children’s choir this year.

 

Governance

Two Trustees (the ex-​officio Trustees) are remunerated as Senior Pastors. All other Trustees are volunteers who give considerable input and expertise to enable C3 to carry out its activities.

 

We are also extremely grateful for the wisdom and input from our International Advisory Board (IAB) Kemi Koleoso, Pastor of Jubilee Church, London. Paul Reid, Emeritus Senior Pastor Christian Fellowship Church Belfast, Jeff Lucas, author, speaker and broadcaster, Colorado, USA.

Future Developments 2026

THE C3 CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Financial review

The statement of financial activities is set out on page 10 of these financial statements. A summary of the financial results is set out below:

 

Income generation

The principal source of income comprises tithes and offerings from its congregation. Unrestricted donations and legacies received in the year totalled £2,170,438 (2024 - £2,039,705). Including this, total unrestricted income for the year was £2,360,121 (2024 - £2,335,127) and total restricted income was £103,410 (2024 - £83,025).

Investment policy

The charity invests in low-risk accounts, currently with CAF Bank, Triodos Bank, and Kingdom Bank.

 

Fundraising

The charity primarily relies on voluntary donations from its congregation for its income.

 

Changes in fixed assets

Details of fixed asset movements are set out in note 15.

 

Restricted funds

Details of the restricted funds held in the year are set out in note 24.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity to maintain the free reserves, which are part of unrestricted funds, at a level which equates to approximately two months' unrestricted expenditure. This is intended to provide sufficient funds to cover committed management, administration and support costs. The charity held free reserves of £230,226 (2024 - £47,390) at the year-end which is an encouraging improvement and now equates to well over 1 month's unrestricted expenditure but is still short of the 2-month target. Material contributions to this improvement were significant increases in regular giving by the congregation and the intentional use of some of the Vision Offering funds to rebuild the reserve position which in turn led to reduced capital spend of £138,961 (2024 – £199,263). The Trustees and leadership are acting to further rebuild free reserves over the coming financial periods and will also undertake a review of the reserves policy to ensure it remains fit for purpose as the nature of the operations expands.

Structure, governance and management

The Trustees have considered the key operational, financial, and strategic risks that have a bearing on the charity. Suitable management information is available to the trustees to monitor these risks, and allow any mitigating action to be taken to address them.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and since the year end were:

Steve Campbell
Peter Goodliffe
Anna Harvey
(Resigned 7 November 2025)
Stephen Ansa-Addo
Timothy Pilkington
Emilton Barzey
Angie Campbell
Rachel Stephens

The church activities are led by the Leadership Team. Trustees are selected by the other members of the Trustee board. New Trustees are approached from amongst the church membership. They are provided with an induction to explain the operations of the charity and their associated responsibility as Trustees. Copies of the Charity Commission guidance are provided. The Trustees meet approximately four times a year to review strategy, performance, operating plans, budgets and building matters. Operational decisions are delegated to the Leadership Team.

THE C3 CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Auditor

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Azets Audit Services be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting called by the Trustees.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Timothy Pilkington
Rachel Stephens
Dated: 29 October 2026
Dated: 29 October 2026
THE C3 CHURCH
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The Trustees, who are also the directors of The C3 Church 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.

THE C3 CHURCH
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE C3 CHURCH
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The C3 Church (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of 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 December 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.

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.

THE C3 CHURCH
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE C3 CHURCH
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Responsibilities of Trustees

As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, 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.

 

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.

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council’s website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.

 

We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework.  Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.  This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.

 

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:

 

 

Because of 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 of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

THE C3 CHURCH
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE C3 CHURCH
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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.

Mr Mark Jackson FCA DChA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Azets Audit Services
30 October 2026
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Westpoint
Lynch Wood
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
PE2 6FZ

Azets Audit Services 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.

THE C3 CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Current financial year
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
2,130,815
39,623
15,853
2,186,291
2,056,162
Charitable activities
4
189,881
-
87,557
277,438
323,509
Investments
5
4,669
-
-
4,669
8,939
Other income
6
33,396
-
-
33,396
29,542
Total income
2,358,761
39,623
103,410
2,501,794
2,418,152
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
-
-
2,842
2,842
8,121
Charitable activities
8
1,985,573
415,368
134,456
2,535,397
2,561,879
Total expenditure
1,985,573
415,368
137,298
2,538,239
2,570,000
Net income/(expenditure)
373,188
(375,745)
(33,888)
(36,445)
(151,848)
Transfers between funds
(190,352)
177,699
12,653
-
-
Net movement in funds
11
182,836
(198,046)
(21,235)
(36,445)
(151,848)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2025
47,390
3,725,856
78,785
3,852,031
4,003,879
Fund balances at 31 December 2025
230,226
3,527,810
57,550
3,815,586
3,852,031

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

THE C3 CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Prior financial year
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2024
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
2,039,705
-
16,457
2,056,162
Charitable activities
4
256,941
-
66,568
323,509
Investments
5
8,939
-
-
8,939
Other income
6
29,542
-
-
29,542
Total income
2,335,127
-
83,025
2,418,152
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
-
-
8,121
8,121
Charitable activities
8
2,356,885
162,318
42,676
2,561,879
Total expenditure
2,356,885
162,318
50,797
2,570,000
Net income/(expenditure)
(21,758)
(162,318)
32,228
(151,848)
Transfers between funds
(102,839)
102,839
-
-
Net movement in funds
11
(124,597)
(59,479)
32,228
(151,848)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2024
171,987
3,785,335
46,557
4,003,879
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
47,390
3,725,856
78,785
3,852,031
THE C3 CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
4,769,436
5,013,816
Investments
16
100
100
4,769,536
5,013,916
Current assets
Stocks
18
5,273
4,756
Debtors
19
54,544
55,148
Cash at bank and in hand
339,087
237,818
398,904
297,722
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
20
(294,040)
(343,419)
Net current assets/(liabilities)
104,864
(45,697)
Total assets less current liabilities
4,874,400
4,968,219
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
21
(1,058,814)
(1,116,188)
Net assets
3,815,586
3,852,031
Income funds
Restricted funds
24
57,550
78,785
Unrestricted funds - designated
25
3,527,810
3,725,856
Unrestricted funds - general
230,226
47,390
3,815,586
3,852,031
THE C3 CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 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 December 2025, although an audit has been carried out under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011. No member of the company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these accounts under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

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 29 October 2026
Timothy Pilkington
Rachel Stephens
Trustee
Trustee
Company registration number 06940221
THE C3 CHURCH
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
30
273,549
320,635
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(97,519)
(199,263)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed assets
750
-
Investment income received
4,669
8,939
Net cash used in investing activities
(92,100)
(190,324)
Financing activities
Repayment of bank loans
(69,382)
(146,664)
Payment of finance leases obligations
(10,798)
-
Net cash used in financing activities
(80,180)
(146,664)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
101,269
(16,353)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
237,818
254,171
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
339,087
237,818
THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

The C3 Church is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is C3 Centre, 2 Brooks Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3HR, United Kingdom.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance 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)". 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 amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 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. The Trustees and leadership are taking action to continue to rebuild free reserves over the coming financial periods to restore the financial position in line with the reserves policy.  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.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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
Incoming resources
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.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes.

1.5
Resources expended

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 and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

 

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

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:

Freehold land and buildings
4% straight line on buildings. No depreciation on land.
Plant and equipment
25% straight line
Motor vehicles
10% or 20% 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
Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

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).

THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
1.9
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.10
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.

1.11
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 assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
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
Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to net income/(expenditure) for the year so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated 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 where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
funds
funds
funds
2025
2024
general

£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
2,130,815
39,623
15,853
2,186,291
2,056,162
For the year ended 31 December 2024
2,039,705
-
16,457
2,056,162
THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 19 -
4
Charitable activities
2025
2024
£
£

Equipping events and ministry income

191,747
240,529

Resource sales

85,691
82,980
277,438
323,509
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
189,881
256,941
Restricted funds
87,557
66,568
277,438
323,509
5

Investments

2025
2024
£
£
Interest receivable
4,669
8,939
6
Other income
2025
2024
£
£
Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
750
-
Venue hire
32,646
29,542
33,396
29,542
7

Raising funds

2025
2024
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Fundraising agents
2,842
8,121
2,842
8,121
THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 20 -
8
Charitable activities
2025
2024
£
£
Staff costs
817,063
709,803

Audio and visual

32,356
40,269

Conferences, training and resources

129,555
139,443

Ministry expenses - telephone

1,239
1,090

Ministry expenses - travel

3,202
1,550

Ministry expenses - other

2,046
1,423

Mission and evangelism

263,909
251,577

Projects expenditure - vision expenses

12,793
47,208

Families, children and youth work expenses

94,373
93,682
1,356,536
1,286,045
Grant funding of activities (see note 9)
46,405
51,454
Share of support costs (see note 10)
1,104,243
1,177,268
Share of governance costs (see note 10)
28,213
47,112
2,535,397
2,561,879
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
1,985,573
2,356,885
Unrestricted funds - designated
415,368
162,318
Restricted funds
134,456
42,676
2,535,397
2,561,879
9
Grants payable
2025
2024
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Grants payable in furtherance of the charity's objects
46,405
51,454
THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 21 -
10
Support costs
Support costs
Governance costs
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
Staff costs
271,583
-
271,583
304,234
Depreciation
383,341
-
383,341
401,716

Interest payable and bank charges

105,728
-
105,728
114,411

Office expenses

56,919
-
56,919
60,274

Sundry expenses

3,820
-
3,820
4,016

Insurance

26,499
-
26,499
32,182

Light and heat

130,899
-
130,899
158,835

Maintenance

101,045
-
101,045
79,386

Marketing

18,427
-
18,427
17,695

Minibus expenses

5,982
-
5,982
4,519
Audit fees
-
5,800
5,800
5,500
Accountancy
-
7,256
7,256
6,350
Legal and professional
-
15,157
15,157
35,262
1,104,243
28,213
1,132,456
1,224,380
Analysed between
Charitable activities
1,104,243
28,213
1,132,456
1,224,380

Governance costs includes payments to the auditors of £5,800 (2024 - £5,500) for audit fees.

11
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
5,800
5,500
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
383,341
401,716
Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(750)
-
12
Trustees and key management personnel remuneration and expenses

Mr S Campbell, a Trustee, received £58,500 (2024 - £58,500) in respect of salary during the year and was reimbursed expenses of £3,068 (2024 - £2,723).

Mrs A Campbell, a Trustee, received £58,500 (2024 - £58,500) in respect of salary during the year and was reimbursed expenses of £48 (2024 - £110).

Three other members of the family of Mr S and Mrs A Campbell, were also employed by the charity. Their total remuneration was £111,331 (2024 - £119,494) and £6,044 (2024 - £5,967) in respect of employer's pension contributions.

The charity considers its key management personnel to be the eight (2024 - eight) members of the Leadership Team. The total amount of remuneration received by key management personnel (excluding pension) was £348,053 (2024 - £332,411).

THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 22 -
13
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
Ministry
25
25
Operations
14
13
Other
6
6
Total
45
44
Employment costs
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
939,750
896,624
Social security costs
102,856
71,968
Other pension costs
46,040
45,445
1,088,646
1,014,037

There are no employees who received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.

14
Taxation

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

THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 23 -
15
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
7,044,433
1,501,979
52,104
8,598,516
Additions
-
97,519
41,442
138,961
Disposals
-
-
(9,400)
(9,400)
At 31 December 2025
7,044,433
1,599,498
84,146
8,728,077
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
2,284,969
1,254,561
45,170
3,584,700
Depreciation charged in the year
230,190
145,873
7,278
383,341
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
-
(9,400)
(9,400)
At 31 December 2025
2,515,159
1,400,434
43,048
3,958,641
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
4,529,274
199,064
41,098
4,769,436
At 31 December 2024
4,759,463
247,419
6,934
5,013,816
16
Fixed asset investments
Other investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2025 & 31 December 2025
100
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
100
At 31 December 2024
100
2025
2024
Other investments comprise:
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
29
100
100
THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 24 -
17
Financial instruments
2025
2024
£
£
Carrying amount of financial assets
Debt instruments measured at amortised cost
38,412
40,405
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost
1,333,981
1,443,184
18
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
5,273
4,756
19
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
10,146
14,278
Other debtors
28,266
26,127
Prepayments and accrued income
16,132
14,743
54,544
55,148
20
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
22
185,784
174,991
Obligations under finance leases
7,843
-
Other taxation and social security
18,873
16,423
Trade creditors
35,161
122,298
Other creditors
6,133
1,304
Accruals and deferred income
40,246
28,403
294,040
343,419
21
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
22
1,036,013
1,116,188
Obligations under finance leases
22,801
-
1,058,814
1,116,188
THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 25 -
22
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
1,221,797
1,291,179
Payable within one year
185,784
174,991
Payable after one year
1,036,013
1,116,188

The long-term loans are secured by fixed charges over the assets of the charity.

23
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
46,040
45,445

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.

THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 26 -
24
Restricted funds

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

Movement in funds
Movement in funds
Balance at
1 January 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Balance at
1 January 2025
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Balance at
31 December 2025
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
C3 Impact fund
37,738
22,917
(33,734)
26,921
103,410
(95,236)
14,810
49,905
Cambridge City Council grant
8,819
-
(527)
8,292
-
(647)
-
7,645
Global Leadership Network
-
60,108
(16,536)
43,572
-
(41,415)
(2,157)
-
46,557
83,025
(50,797)
78,785
103,410
(137,298)
12,653
57,550

The C3 Impact fund represents monies to support community and social action projects.

 

The Cambridge City Council grant have been expended on community facilities at the C3 centre, but remain restricted due to an ongoing requirement to use the facilities for community purposes for a period of 11 years respectively.

Global Leadership Network represents a grant for the employment of a Chief Generosity Officer.

THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 27 -
25
Designated 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 used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

Movement in funds
Balance at
1 January 2024
Resources expended
Transfers
Balance at
1 January 2025
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Balance at
31 December 2025
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Barnabas fund
16,046
(43,240)
38,705
11,511
39,623
(32,674)
-
18,460
Fixed assets: property fund
3,451,447
(99,715)
116,552
3,468,284
-
(230,190)
69,383
3,307,477
Fixed assets: other assets
317,842
(19,363)
(52,418)
246,061
-
(152,504)
108,316
201,873
3,785,335
(162,318)
102,839
3,725,856
39,623
(415,368)
177,699
3,527,810

The Barnabas designated fund represents funds specifically from the vision fund to provide encouragement and hope to causes at the discretion of the charity's leadership team.

The fixed asset funds represent assets funded from special offerings, the net book value of the property and those other assets not funded from restricted income, less the associated borrowings.

THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 28 -
26
Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted funds

Designated funds

Restricted funds

Total
£
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31 December 2025 are represented by:
Tangible assets
-
4,761,791
7,645
4,769,436
Investments
100
-
-
100
Current assets/(liabilities)
230,126
(175,167)
49,905
104,864
Long term liabilities
-
(1,058,814)
-
(1,058,814)
230,226
3,527,810
57,550
3,815,586
27
Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within one year
22,500
22,728
Between two and five years
-
22,500
22,500
45,228

The amount shown above includes contributions to a sinking fund required under the terms of the lease.

28
Related party transactions

Other than those transactions disclosed in note 12 of these financial statements, there were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

29
Subsidiaries

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 December 2025 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered
Nature of business
Class of
% Held
office
shares held
Direct
Indirect
C3 IP Ltd
United Kingdom
Dormant
Ordinary
100.00
THE C3 CHURCH
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 29 -
30
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
Deficit for the year
(36,445)
(151,848)
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
(4,669)
(8,939)
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(750)
-
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
383,341
401,716
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in stocks
(517)
2,374
Decrease in debtors
604
42,830
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(68,015)
34,502
Cash generated from operations
273,549
320,635
31
Analysis of changes in net (debt)/funds
At 1 January 2025
Cash flows
New finance leases
At 31 December 2025
£
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
237,818
101,269
-
339,087
Loans falling due within one year
(174,991)
(10,793)
-
(185,784)
Loans falling due after more than one year
(1,116,188)
80,175
-
(1,036,013)
Obligations under finance leases
-
10,798
(41,442)
(30,644)
(1,053,361)
181,449
(41,442)
(913,354)
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