MID CORNWALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IVIARCH 2025
PHILLIPS FRITH Lt
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
9 TREGARNE TERRACE
ST AUSTELL
CORNWALL

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
MID CORNWALL CHRISTL4N CHURCH
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Mid CornwaJI Christian Church (the Charity)
for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 - 5.
This report is made solely to the CharitsRs trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Ch￿itIeS
Act 2011. My independent examiner's work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charitys
trustees those matters l am required to state to them in independent examinefs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent pertnitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other
than the Charity, the Charitys members as a body and the CharIt￿S trustees for my independent examinefs
work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibllities and basls of report
As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accoiints in accordance
wlth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Att,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charitfs accounts carried out under sectlon 145 of the 2011
Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the Att.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed rny examination. I can confirm that no material matters have corne to my attention in
connection with the examination 8iMng me cause to believe that in any materiaL respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exanination to which
attention should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Date:
Chalmers FCA
9 Tregarne Terrace
ST AUSTELL
Cornwall
PL25 4DD
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MID CORNWALL CHIUSTIAN CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Church Coullcil are pleased to present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Mid Cornwall Christian Church is a registered charity (nullLber 1050243), constituted under Deed of Trust.
The Charity is referred by its operating name of Clays Con]munity Church and also referred to as Old Pound
Church.
The Charity is in fellowship with the Assemblies of God In Great BrÈtain and Ireland, a Registered Charity
(niimber 1032245).
Registered address
19 Edgcumbe Green
St Austell
Cornwall
PL25 SEE
Officers
Church Council
The Charity is managed by the Church Council, who are also the trustees of the Charity. The Council
members during the year were:
Miss B D May
Mr J C Glanville
Mr A J Higgins
Mr M J Parsons
Mr J M Heasman
(Sccretary)
(Chairman and Treasurer)
Resigned 15 January 2025
Appointed I l October 2024 Resigned 15 January 2025
Holding Trustees
The land and buildings of the charity are held in the narnes of the Holding Trustees,
Holding Trustees during the year were.,
Mr C D Mlngo
Mrs W M Mingo
Miss B D May
Mr J C Glanville
Holding Trustees and Church Council nembers are appointed and removed by the Church Councll, agreed
by a sijnple majority of the Council, New appointments rnust fulfil the requirements of the Deed of Trust.
Object of the charity
To advance Christian Religion by the prodamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning His
Son Jesus Christ the Lord and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church.
Activities revlew
The Church Council are pleased to report continiiing support for the Charity which has enabled it to
continue to support Christian Nlinisters and Organisatiolls, both in this country and overseas.
The Church Council have reviewed their objectives, policies and activities to ensure they continue to retlect
the CILarity's aims. In carying out this review they have considered the Charity Commission's revised
general guidance on public benefit.
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MID CORKWALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT - Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IWCH 2025
Flnancial revlew
A deficit of income over expenditure of £17,541.96 (2024: net payments of £20,012. 18) arose, resulting in
accumulated funds at 31 M8Jch 2025 of £117,976.43 (2024: £135,518.39). An annual deficit is expected
in the short to medium term since the Charity employed a full time pastor in October 2022.
The Charitys main source of income arose from gifts and offerings, totalling £42,328.43 (2024:
£40,328.60). The largest proportion of the expenditure continues to be spent on the support of Christian
Ministers and organisations, this year totalling £49,909.30 (2024: £48,495.63).
Pa
ents to trustees
The expenditure includes payments to those who held office as trustees during the year..
Mr A J Higgins:
£30,000 salary and employer pension contributions for his services
as full time pastor.
£6,000 for his part-time services provided as a minister.
Mr M J Parsons,,
Reimbursed expenditure incurred by trL￿eeS for the Charity Is not listed above.
Policy on reserves
In determining the minimum level of reserves that should be maintained by the Chariry, the Church Council
consider the following aspects;
Working capital to fund the normal runnlng and rninistry costs of the Charity,
Property maintenance and improvements,
Income is from voluntary th which are not guaranteed,
Planned expenditure and designated funds,
Emergencies/contingencies,
Projects/needs which will progress the objects of the Charity.
By order of the Church Council:
Lb
Signed
Date
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MID CORNWALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
RECEIPTS
Unr£strictedfvnds
Gifts and offerings
Interest received
Other incorne
42,328.43
3,321.06
510.00
40,328.60
2,214.54
80.00
Restrictedfvnds
Gifts received for designated uses
1,246.05
380.74
TOTAL RECEIPTS
47,405.54
43,003.88
PAymE￿s
Unrestrictedfynds
Ministers costs and gifts to Christian organisations
Premises, equipment and maintenance costs
Sundry expenses
Children and youth ministries
Outreach and discipleship
49,909.30
5,947.44
6,644.91
959.20
240.60
48,495.63
5,922.09
4,224.83
2,707,19
1,616.32
Restrtctedfynd
Payments of funds recelved for designated uses
1,246.05
50.00
TOTAL PAYMENTS
64,947.50
63 016.06
NET RECEIpfs FOR THE YEAR
(17,541.96)
(20,012.18)
Cash funds brought forward at l April
135,518.39
155,530.57
Cash funds carried forward at 31 March
117 976.43
135,518.39
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MID CORNWALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
31.03.2025
31.03.2024
CASH FUNDS
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
117,976.43
135,315.86
202.53
117,976.43
135,518.39
Funds at 31. 03.2025 included Restrictedfvnds of £330. 74 (31.03.2024.. £330. 74),
OTHER ASSETS
Fieehold of Old Pound Chapel and Sunday School buildings, Nanpean, St Austell, Cornwall.
Furniture, fittings and equipment etc.
The accounts were approved by the Chiirch Council on
and signed on their behaLf by:
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