THE CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN, BRIDPORT

Registered charity 1173010 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE OLD MEETING HOUSE, THE UNITARIAN AND FREE CHRISTIAN CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN, THE UNITARIAN CHAPEL, THE UNITARIAN CHAPEL, BRIDPORT

The Chapel in the Garden, Bridport, is a Unitarian community established prior to 1662 that accepts members of all faiths or none. We promote a wide range of activities for everyone of all ages including formal and informal worship, counselling, adult education, theatre, music and dance - and charitable outreach ranging from a winter coat rail and a community fridge, to wider support of refugees.

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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £46,593 for the year, largely due to extensive building renovations and increased salary costs. Despite this deficit, unrestricted reserves stand at £79,489, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of at least £50,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's compliance with regulations.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

• Alice Angelica Kennard
• Andrew Leppard
• John Fisher
• Sir Philip Colfox · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Devon · Dorset · Somerset

Income and spending

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