FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, KENDAL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Activities & Progress
Following agreement by the members last year, a local Architext was comrnissioned to cary out a full report on
the state of the church roof. It was subsequently agreed to follow the report recommendations and work
commenced in June 2023. Financial assistance was sought from the C S Trust in Great Britain who generously
agreed to pay 750/0 of the cost. The project was completed in February 2024 within budget. Apart from
replacing the flat roof. it was possible to carry out internal and external decoration and renovate outside
stonework.
With the church encased in scaffolding, we continued to hold Sunday services most Sundays. However. it was
decided to close the Reading Room temporarily and not have Wednesday lunchtime testimony meetings. Both
these outreach activities have now been restored with the Sunday School also available.
We have an arrangement with the UK online CS Reading Room for our website.
This year our lecture had to be postponed until 2024 due to the ongoing building work
Executive Board & Trustees
Members who served during the year We￿ -
Gina Woods-Jack (Chair)
Susan Midgley
Catherine Wanless (Clerk)
Elizabeth Falkingham ( Treasurer)
Financial Position
The Receipts & Payments account on page 2 shows an operdting deficit of £7607 compared to a £4474 deficit
in 2022. While overall income rose by £5k (due mainly to increased bank interest), this was negated by higher
repair & maintenance costs of £9k.
Exceptional expenditure was incurred on a major renovation project, the net cost of which was £39k.
In consequence total net assets fell 10 £127459 as at 31" December 2023 (31112122 £168664).
Reserves Policy
The Trustees recognise their responsibility to maintain sufficient cash reserves. For reasons explained above.
liquidity fell to £79167 (£120355 as at 31112122). Resources remain adequate to meet normal future demands.
Acknowledgen)ent
The Trustees are most grateful for the continued support of Members and friends. especially given the recent
upheaval. Special thanks also to Roger Haigh as our project manager.
Gina Woods-Jack (Chair)
Elizabeth Falkingham (Treasurer)

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST. KENDAL
Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended 31st December 2023
2023
2022
RECEIPTS
Collections
Car Parking
Donations
Gift Aid:
Donations
Tax Refund (Note l )
]899
5598
320 /
1455
5118
100
2050 •/
3760
1607
2050
6845
5367
351
Interest
Reading Room Sales
Less Cost of Sales
1967
2045
2336
3474
(78)
16634
(1138
11253
PAYMENTS
Allowances (Officers & Deputies)
Donations
Pro-Rata COP
Telephone & Broadband
Printing & Stationery
Advertising {Journal) (E)
Accountancy
Lectures (net cost)
Sundries & Flowers
Gas. Electricity & Water
Insurance
ProExrty Repairs & Maintenance
Website Supp)rt
Cleaning
Music
Church Literature (E)
1909
3055
200
773
J49
500
350
1960
55
576
166
614
340
3228
118
2533
1146
1093
600
2218
80
1000
278
3019
1375
9296
190
2607
40
500
24241
15727
OPERATING SURPLUS I (DEFICIT)
Special Project Net Cost (Note 2)
Legacy
(7607)
(38745 )
5164
(4474
FINAL SURPLUS I (DEFICIT) IN YEAR
(41188 )
(4474
Notes
1 £1435 received February 2024
£'ooo
£'ooo
39
2023
Total Cost
• 155 Grant
Net
2024
Tothl Cost
Totals
12 Grant
167
Net
125
42

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST. SCIENTIST, KENDAL
Statement of Assets & Liabilities as at 31st December 2023
2023
2022
FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Premises @ cost
Addition (Car Park Barrier)
48272
34856
13416
48272
48272
Equipment @ NBV
Less depreciation
37
57
20
17
20
37
CURRENT ASSETS
Reading Room Sto¢k
The Cumberland - Depx)sit A¢¢ounts
The Cumberland - Current Account
699
54378
24090
478
107533
12344
79167
120355
TOTAL NET ASSETS
127459
168664
REPRESENTED BY:.
General Fund
Balance BIF at 111123
Surplus l (Deficlt) in year
Depreciation
168664
(41188 )
173169
(4474 )
127459
168664
Approved by the Executlve Board on .............July 2024 and signed on thelr behalf by -
Gina Woods-Jack
Elizabeth Falkingham
Treasurer l Trust¢¢
Chairn)an l Trustee

Charity No. 1049829
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, KENDAL
Sandes Avenue
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4LL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023