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 atter￿lan￿ 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
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Christians in Schools Trust
Charity number 1019848
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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 poli￿S 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 advan￿rnent 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 misS￿n 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 ne￿SSary 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 cU￿entlY 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 poli￿S 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
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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 spa￿S 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 re￿nt 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 re￿ived. Staff continue to review and update all material used as
ne￿sary.
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.
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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 re￿iVed 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
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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 n￿￿est£
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)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
to nea￿$t£
Restrlcted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to nearest£
Categories
B1 Cash funds
Currant Aecount
43.909
Deposit AccL>unt
95.824
Total cash funds
139,733
18gre8 balarKes *?th reeelpts and paYm￿t5
￿￿oun$(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)
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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?
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