Christians in Schools Trust Charity number 1019848 st Financial Year ending 31 July 2024 Trustees. Annual Report for the period 01108123 to 31107124 Section A. Reference and administration Details Charity name Christians in Schools Trust Reglstsred charity number Registered charity number 1019848. Charitys principal address The principal address for the charity is that of the Charity Office Office Address Church House 99 Chatham Street Stockport SK3 9EG As at the end of the financial year, 31 st July 2024". Mr Stephen Innes (Trust Chairman) Mrs Deborah Allen (Secretary) Mrs Gill Golding (Safeguarding) Mr Phillip Pasteiner ffrust Treasurer) Mrs Vivienne Allen Mrs Janet Elizabeth Ford Mrs Christine JOY Hall Section B. Structure, governance and management Governing document The charity is govemed by a Declaration of Trust made on 17th March1993. Trustee selection methods Clause 6 of the Declaration of Trust which governs the trustees provides for not less than 3 nor more than 9 trustees. Each trustee is required to assent in writing to the doctrinal basis of this trust. The appointment of new trustees is by the continuing trustees. There are no custodian trustees. The Trust met 5 times durirKJ the year and the average atterlan VRS 72.50k. One trustee attended less than of trustee m&tings. Apologies were given to the meeting at all times. One new trustee was elected to join the trust and one knjstee stocxl down from the trust in the past 12 months
Christians in Schools Trust Charity number 1019848 st Financial Year ending 31 July 2024 Review of major risks Major risks are reviewed at trustee meetings. Systems designed to mitigate signfficant risks are introduced as necessary. Trust poliS are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. The Following policies form part of our overall policy pack Safeguarding Policy and Procedures Complaint's policy Bullying and Harassment Policy Social Media policy Conflicts of Interest policy Safer Recruttment Trustee expenses policy Section C. Objectives and activities for the public benefit Objects of the charity The purpose of the Trust is the advanrnent of Christian religion as follows: The proclamation and furtheran of the Gospel of God concerning his Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. The teaching of the Christian Faith in schools throughout the Stockport area and elsewhere. The organization, sponsorship and promotion of Inter-denominational Christian work throughout the Stockport area and elsewhere the object of which shall be to present to men, women, young people and children the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord by all possible means. The trust The Trust is committed to providing Christian support for schools. Funds are provided by gifts from churches and individual supporters, mainly from Stockport and the surrounding areas. The Trust has a Mission Statement. All activities that we cary OLrt must adhere to at least one of the points in our mission ststement. Our misSn is to: I I Share the relevance of the Christian faith with young people 11 Support and promote excellence in religious education, Assemblies and Schools, work 11 Partner with Christian communities in providing opportunities for children and young people to explore the Christian faith. Founded in 1993. the work has developed and multiplied. Support is currently being given to primary and secondary schools, the local education authority and churches of all denominations. Grant4naking policy The Trust does not normally make grants. A specific decision of the Trustees, following appropriate enquiries, is neSSary before a grant could be made.
Christians in Schools Trust Charity number 1019848 Financial Year ending 31"July 2024 Investments policy The Trust seeks funds to support its current program. It does not cUentlY have any long-temi investments. Speafic investment powers are included in clause 3 of the Declaration of Trust Volunteern and Supportth5 Volunteers of the trust offer support by praying for the trust it's work and workers, and by supporting through financial givtng. They do this on their own and also through meeting together for prayer. The staff compose a monthly news sheet which includes news of our work and points to pray for. 2019 saw the trust introduce 'Mission Partners.. These are g"rfted individuals who support our staff in their work in a practical way both on an ad-hoc and unpaid basis. Sadly, the Trust currently has no Volunteer Mission Partners. Section D. Achievements and performance for the public benèfit Overvlew A year of growth and new things From Sept 2023, the team continued to rebuild their links with schools and fomi new links with schools that we had lost contact with. The team have also continued to update our weekly assemblies programme and they have produced some new lessons replacing out of date subjects. The team have also continued to create suitable 'Prayer Spaces. for schools to book. Our treasurer stood down from the role as of 1st January 2024 and the trustees voted to appoint Mr Phillip Pasteiner as our new treasurer from 1 St January 2024. The trusts existing treasurer stood down as a trustee in April 2024 The trustees have created and added a new policy to the trust's policy portfolio, "Trustees Expenses.. Other poliS are updated at regular intervals Staffing It has been a year of change for the tnjst again as we were able to appoint a secondary school's worker during the year. Our new member of staff joined us during October 2023 and is a valued member of our staff team. The trustees also agreed to an increase in the hours worked by our 2nd primary worker from September 2023 Secondary schools Due to the fact that our new secondary school worker began working for the trust in October 2023, the first priority was to reconnect with schools we have previously had links with. However, the work has grown quite quickly and new contacts have been made. Our worker has not only been doing some R.E. lessons but also runs lunch time and after school clubs in several schools. These have been supported by staff from the local churches or staff from within the Schools. Our worker also supports a monthly youth event held in the ntre of the town.
Christians in Schools Trust Charity number 1019848 Financial Year ending 31"July 2024 It is hoped to grow and develop the work fvrther in the coming a¢2demic year. We have already made contact with a school we are not currently serving. Feedback shows that the dubs are valued and well attended by pupils. Our worker is currently training part time to èe a trained councillor at a university nearby and is also a qualified Mental Health First AKler. It is hoFed to develop a suitable Prayer spa for key stage 3 children during 2024. Primary schools The Trust continues to develop its work in primary schools. Throughout 2023 and 2024 both our staff have delivered weekly school assemblies, lessons and projects which have been widely used and valued by many schools. The trust currently has links with over 40 local schools and visit most on a regular basis. Many new lessons have been written to link with the new Greater Manchester R. E. curriculum. Following training on. Prayer Spaces in Schools. a U.K. wide organisation the team have developed spaS suitable for Key stsge1 and 2 children. Partly due to the current 'Mental health" amongst children these Spaces have become very popular and useful to schools and they are making use of them. During the year our staff planned and led around 205 workshops,12 prayer spaces as well as taking over 350 lessons plus assemblies and have had contact with around 17,500 children, this is quite an increase on last years figures and demonstrates how much our local schools value our work. The trust also works in conjunction with the °Heaton's churches Partnership. to resour and manage input into the schools there and to build links wtth churches. One member of staff takes overall responsibility for this and attends the church leaders, meetings Developmentwork Trust employees and some Trustees vis4t local churches and related organizations to promote and maintain the work of the Trust. Networking with Christian organizations and educational bodies is an also part of the Trust's work. Over rent years the staff team have continued to develop and improve our current projects for schools. The projects that have been developed so far are aimed mainly at key stage 1 and 2 children which have been well reived. Staff continue to review and update all material used as nesary. The staff have all continued to developed some sessions and projects suitable for reception and Key stage 1 children, The Trusts intention is to continue rebuilding links with the secondary schools develop the Prayer or reflective spaces projects more and encourage local churches to take an active interest in and serve their local schools where possible. Over the past twelve months the staff and trustees have been able to strengthen our links with some local churches and partner with them in projects and clubs. 41Page
Christians in Schools Trust Charity number 1019848 Financial Year ending 31 July 2024 The trustees continue to make sure we comply with current Data Protection and our privacy policy. making sure both are up to date. Safeguarding As a trust we are committed to having a high standard of safeguarding both for our staff and those they come in contact with. The trust has a safeguarding policy and we revbew this policy approximately ever twelve months. Safeguarding is an item on the agenda at every trustee's meeting. Safeguarding training for staff and some of our trust was completed in a local school in September of 2023 where they joined with the school staff on their safeguarding training day. The trustee's hope that staff will continue to have access to in-school training this coming academic year. Our Safeguarding trustee and team lead has had "Safer Recruitment. training. The Trustees have also completed some on-line training in 'Safeguarding' and "Safer Recruitmenf recently. Intsrnet resources The Christians in Schools Trust web site {www.cist.or .uk), was originally launched in September 2000. The website conts.nues to be upgraded and developed as a point of information. Our website was redesigned, edited and our new site was launched at Easter term of 2021 and is updated by our 'Tearn Leaderf The staff also use other social media sites such as 'FacebooW and °Instagram" to keep our supporters infonned on a regular basis. Public Benefft The trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefrt in planning all our aGtivities. Serious Incidents There were no serious incidents relating to the charity during the previous year that the Trustees neglected to infomi the Charity Commission.
Christians in Schools Trust Charity number 1019848 Financial Year ending 31 July 2024 Section E. Financial review Vthilst our current financial situation is very healthy, Due to the fact that we have been able to employ a further worker in this year our expenditure has exceeded our income although we have funds to cover this it is a matter that the trustees wÉth need to address in the near future. Income 2023 - 2024 Donations are received from supporting churches and individuals who support our missionl General gifts reiVed during the year of operation totalled £22,049 from churches and £17,911. from individuals. The total of tax recovered was £3,781 .00. A further £7,200 came from the serrfi agreement with the Heaton's, Group of Churches. The trust did not receive any further one-off gifts Expenditure 2023 - 2024 Employee costs totalled £43.488 for salaries and pensions, £3,099.00 for expenses and activities. Support and Administration and l.T. costs for the year were £2,569.00. We also gifted £1 ,100.00 to St Matthews ChurGh for the use of St Matthews Church House as an office. Budget for 2023 - 2024 Total Assets at the start of the next year are £139,733 The trusts budget for 202&2025 is £XXXXX Our aim is to have a balanced budget for the year, however, we currently hold enough reserves to cover any shortfall. Our balan is so high due to the fact that we have not been able to employ a third worker for some time. We expect to see a reduction in our balance over the next 12 months due to being able to employ one and the increased hours for our second worker. Reserves policy Trustees are alerted when funds fall to near three months working expense and appeals to supporters are initiated as required. The Trust's funds include a sum of £12,868.00. which covers 90 days of total salary's, our employerfs financial responsibilities and any other financial commitments that the trust has. Due to the fact that we have been able to employ a third worker this year and still have a good balance, we should be able to continue to operate at the current level for a lest the next 24 months Capltsl expenditure policy Items of capttal expenditure costing over £500 that have been bought for the use of the Trust and its employees, these are treated as investment assets and are normally depreciated in four equal annual steps of 250h.
Christians in Schools Trust Charity number 1019848 Financial Year ending 31"July 2024 Section G. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approvéd the trusteq'g report above at a meeting on September 121h 2024 Signed on behalf of the charity Mr Stephen Innes Chair of Trustees Mrs Deborah Allen Secretary & Trustee Date IL 202 (kn:_k 3. f)¢C+rn
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 0110812023 3110712024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to thè nest£ to the nearest£ to thè ntarost £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Church Gifts Personal Gifts Tax Redaimed Oiher Gits Grants Heaton Service Partnership Investrn8nt Income 22.049 17,911 3,781 2,313 22.049 17.911 3.781 2,313 20,838 26,145 3.072 1.688 7.200 7,200 7,200 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 53,254 53,254 S8,943 A2 Asset and Investment sales, (see table). Sub total 53,2S4 53,254 58,943 A3Pa ments Emp",loyee Saleries HMRC (includes Nll Nest Pensions Staff Training Ernployee Expenses Office Costs Insurance IT Costs Trustee Costs 38.451 3.291 1,746 38,451 3.291 1,746 28,028 1,614 1.810 353 621 1N51 865 802 3.397 933 308 2,313 51.241 802 3.397 933 308 2,313 51,241 Sub total 35,683 M Asset and inveslment purchases, (see table ui mant Purchase Material Costs 55 174 229 5S 174 229 220 1,013 1.233 Sub total 51.470 51,470 36,916 Net of reeeipts/{payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 1.784 1,784 22,027 1.784 1.784 22,027 CCXX R1 accounts ISS) 1010312025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nea$t£ Restrlcted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest£ Categories B1 Cash funds Currant Aecount 43.909 Deposit AccL>unt 95.824 Total cash funds 139,733 18gre8 balarKes ?th reeelpts and paYmt5 oun$(sI1 Unrestricted funds to nearest£ Restricted funds to nearÈst£ Endowment funds to ngarest £ Dotails Fund to whlch •sset belon Currnntvalue tional Details Cost {optlonall B3 Investment assets Fund to which •sset belon Details Cost loptionall Currgnt valuo tlonal B4 Assets retained for the Charity's own use Fund to which rèlates Amount due tional When due tional Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or tsvo trustees on behaN of all the trustees Signature Print Narne Date of roval n Innes r) kK AtieJA bEQoRAH LLaKI CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 1010312025
CHRISTIANS INSCHOOLS QUERIES I need to see the Gift Aid return for the amount of £1,057.50 received in December 2023.1 also need to check a sample of donors to authorisation forms. What is the Heaton Contract forwhich you receive £7.200 per annum. What was the loan refund of £2,312.93 paid to J A Whelan as posted to Trustees Expenses? Do you claim Employer's Allowance so you do not need to pay Employer's National Insurance? I need to see the bank statement showing £95,824.07 in the deposit account at 31107124. Why is there £45k in the current account, could you not put more into the deposit accoLJnts and leave enough in the current account to cover normal expenditure? Is there an employer's contribution to NEST? It so how much for year to 31107124? Where is the rent charged for? OK-St Matthews Church- in Annu81 Report. Are donations from churches and individu81s regular or do they tend to be one-off s? Is there a reason forthe fall in personal gifts from £26.145 in 2023 to £17911 in 2024? I can see that Beth was taken on extra for 2024, so salaries were higher than the previous year. What extra functions does Beth carry out and is this likely to increase income. I have lumped together Resources and Rent into Office Costs which totals £3396.75 for2024 and compared thi5 to £1451 Office Costs for2023. Is this a proper comparison and have costs gone up because you have an extra member of staff> The Charity Commission website shows Joseph Wheth8m as a trustee still and does not show Gill Golding and Vivienne Allen as trustees. This needs to be updated if the annual report for 2024 is correct. Please send me a copy of the Declardtion of Trust made on 17 March 1993 which is listed on the Annual Report as the governing document. The Annual Report shows a gap for budget 2024-25. Is this figure the forecast balance of bank balances at 31107125? 10 11 12 13 14 15