Chartered Accountants
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HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
TRUST
ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2024

HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2024
OFFICERS, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AND REGISTERED OFFICE
MANAGING TRUSTEES:
Mrs. M. Cliff
Mr. E. Cliff
Mr. D. Cliff
Mr. A. Wraight
HOLDING TRUSTEES:
Mrs. M, Cliff
Mr. E. Cliff
Mr. D. Cliff
Mr. J. H. Sansom
ADMINISTRATOR:
Mr. D. Cliff
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Hurstwood Church,
HurS￿00d Village,
Worsthorne,
Burnley,
Lancashire,
BB10 3LG
ACCOUNTANTS
Ashworth Moulds,
11, Nicholas Street,
Burnley,
Lancashire,
BB112AL
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1008882

HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
CONTENTS
PAGE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2024
The Managing Trustees (the "Trustees") present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st
March, 2024.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
HurS￿00d Christian Church Trust is a registered charity (No. 1008882). Its principal address is
HurS￿00d Church, HurS￿00d Village, Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 3LG.
The present Trustees, and any past Trustees who seNed during the period, are given on the foregoing
statement of officers, professional advisors and registered office, together with the name of the
administrator and external advisors.
The title to the property is held under a freehold in the name of the Holding Trustees of HurS￿00d
Christian Church Trust. The names of the Holding Trustees are also given on the foregoing statement
of officers, professional advisors and registered office.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is constituted as a trust and governed by its Trust Deed dated 19th February, 1992.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the charity. The total number of
Trustees shall be not less than three but may not exceed seven. New Trustees are elected by the
existing Trustees and must assent to the doctrinal basis of the trust. The Trustees meet regularly to
manage the affairs of the charity.
Since the end of September 2021 the church has relied on lay preachers, many of whom belong to the
church. There is also one voluntary part-time administrator who manages the day to day administration
of the charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the charity are the furtherance of the Christian Religion throughout the Hurstwood
area and elsewhere, and the provision of general assistance where required.
The church maintains weekly Sunday morning services and the charity has provided Sunday School for
children and young people and a weekly youth meeting. The charity also organises church away days
and conferences for men and ladies, runs holiday clubs ft)r primary school children and organises family
games nights. In addition, there are prayer meetings, bible studies, a mums, and toddlers, group,
Christmas meals and the provision of a weekly tearoom.
The church activities are open for all to attend.
In planning the activities for the year the Trustees kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefit at their meetings and are satisfied that the charity's objects, and the activities it carries out
in pursuit of those objects, as set out above, are for the public benefit.

HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH. 2024 (CONTINUED)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The focus of the charity's activities throughout 2023 and 2024 has remained the provision of a Sunday
Service, Sunday School and Youth Club meetings in its own premises. These enable the children and
young people attending to learn more about the Bible and the Christian way of life and provide an
opportunity for fellowship and social interaction with their peers. The church welcomes all children and
young people regardless of personal background, gender or personal circumstances.
The charity also provides various other seNices including the following',-
regular play groups for pre-school children and their carers to provide an opportunity to
learn and play together.
8 tearoom to provide refreshments and a meeting pla￿ for social interaction.
a place for meetings of various groups.
In the year ended 31st March, 2024 the church, despite the difficulties faced by people due to the cost
of living, has seen pleasing attendance and participation at each activity.
RESERVES POLICY
All the funds are of an unrestricted nature and are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Liquid funds have risen over the last few years as there has not been a paid pastor. Moving forward,
the church has decided to employ a leader and an assistant on a 12 month contract. This may lead to
decrease in the level of reserves held. The church's policy is to keep reserves at a level which will
provide a sufficient buffer for the church to continue with its current activities in the event of a short
term unexpected fall in income or unexpected addilional expenditure.

HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2024 (CONTINUED)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity's policy is to hold adequate funds in order to meet its on-going obligations, any unforeseen
expenditure that may occur and to help with the cashflow of future operations. As at 31 st March. 2024
the charity held funds of £138,312 (2023: £115,839), all of which are unrestricted.
APPROVAL
This Report was approved by the Board of Trustees on
29th January, 2025
and signed on their behalf..
Daniel Cliff

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
CHARITY NUMBER 1008882
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hurstwood Christian Church Trust ( the
Trust") for the year ended 31st March, 2024 set out on pages 5 to 7.
Respon8lbllities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried our under section 145 of the 2011
Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515)(b} of the Act.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the
Act and regulations made under section 154 of the Act. My work has been undertaken so that I might
state to the charity's Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent
Examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or
assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charily's Trustees as a body, for my
work or for this report.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
M. Holmes F.C.A.
for Ashworth Moulds
11, Nlcholas Street, Burnley, Lancashlre BB112AL
29th January, 2025

HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH. 2024
Grand Total
Year Ended
31.03.24
Total
Unrestricted
Grand Total
Year Ended
31.03.23
INCOME RECEIPTS
Gross Gift Aid donations
Voluntary donations from individuals
(including GASDS)
Legacy Income
Sundry income
39,157
18,016
39,157
18,016
36,355
42,376
12,500
440
440
57,613
57,613
91,231
Loan repayments
1,900
1,900
3,650
TOTAL RECEIPTS
59,513
59,513
94,881
PAYMENTS
Preacher expenses
Food
Group activities costs
Donations
Courses and conferences
Renl and rates
Insurance
Premises expense8
Church holiday deposit
Church resources
Licences and subscriptions
Independent examiner's fees
Legal and professional
Incidentals
300
5,378
4,701
6,617
145
266
2,590
11,468
300
5,378
4,701
6,617
145
266
2,590
11,468
340
5,592
6,009
3,192
820
146
2,470
12,230
1,550
1,047
136
1,020
136
1,020
2,460
552
2,731
275
1,169
275
1,169
34,065
34,065
40,104
Loan advances
Building costs
Purchase of assets
2,975
2,975
12.380
5,100
1,082
TOTAL PAYMENTS
{37,0401
(37,040)
(58,666)
NET RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
22,473
22,473
36,215
Cash and Bank Balances blfwd
115,839
115,839
79,624
Cash and Bank Balances clfv4d
138,312
138.312
115,839
All of the funds in the year ended 31 st March, 2024 were unrestricted monies.

HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2024
Asat
31.3.23
Notes
AS at 31.03.24
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
MONETARY ASSETS
Bank and Cash Balance8
Bank Current Account
138,312 £
£ 138,312 £ 115,839
NON-MONETARY ASSETS
Function81 Use by the Charity
214,773 £
£ 214,773 £ 214,773
ASSETS
Prepayments
Gift Aid Reclaim
Loans
601
8,938
18,881
601
8,938
18,881
557
8,294
17,896
28,420 £
28,420 £
26,747
LIABILITIES
Accruals
Other Creditor
5,220
5,220
2,400
14
5,220 £
5,220 £
2,414
The accounts on pages 5 to 7 were approved on
29th January, 2025
For and on behalf of the Trustees
Daniel Cliff

HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH. 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
NON-MONETARY ASSETS
Asat
31.03.24
Total
Asat
31.03.23
Total
Unr88tricted Restrlcted
Functional use by the charity - at cost:
Equipment
32,089
32,089
32,089
Alterations to leasehold
177,344
177,344
177,344
Freehold
5,340
5,340
5,340
214,773
214,773 £ 214,773