Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 Jan 2021 Period start date To 31 Dec 2021 Period end date
Charity name: Calvary Church Macclesfield
Charity registration number:
1051799
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian religion and other charitable purposes that further the attainment of the above. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Church services and pastoral work Outreach events and activities Discipling and teaching of members Weekly youth meetings (Kids Club ages <11s & Impact ages 11-15) Various weekly meetings for local residents |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees are aware and are guided by the relevant Charities Commission guidelines on public benefit |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The Church is not involved in grant making. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The merits of each activity are considered against investment required before proceeding |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Most of the Church’s activities rely on volunteers to run |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Church continued its wide range of ministries through 2021 from its site at Merebrook Road, with a mixture of online and in person activities as appropriate. Gary Holdcroft continued overall leadership with the same team of elders as 2020. Simon Balderson continued in the role of Treasurer. The following main ministries were operated throughout 2021: A wide range of Christian discipling for all ages including Sunday morning meetings Weekly Impact youth ministry for ages 11- 15 Weekly Kids Club ministry for ages 5-11 Monthly teaching meetings for all ages Monthly womens support group for all ages |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity remains in a robust financial position having balanced the books with a small surplus for the year and adequate reserves in place. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The policy is to maintain a minimum level of reserves approximately equal to 6 months revenues to allow for contingencies such as an unexpected drop in membership levels, any higher contributors leaving, unexpected costs occurring or pandemics! |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £30,062. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There were no funds in deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Offering gifts from members and visitors Gift Aid and Small Donations Scheme tax rebates Gifts from external users of the church building |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | n/a |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by the Church Council |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Calvary Church Macclesfield
Other name the charity uses Calvary Church and Christian Centre
Registered charity number 1051799
Charity’s principal address 2 Merebrook Road
Macclesfield
SK11 8RH
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Gary Holdcroft Pastor & Elder
2 Simon Balderson Treasurer & Elder
3 Barbara Regan Secretary & Elder
4 James Newns Elder
5 Jindra Newns Elder
6 Jennifer Holdcroft Elder
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations The trustees dgclare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustsos Signature(s Full namels) Posltlon lèg Secretary, Chair, etc) Simon Balderson TreaSUr & Elder 29th October 2022
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Charity Name: Calvary Church No: 1051799
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/01/2021 31/12/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Offerings 5,010 - - 5,010 4,451
Donations (non gift aid) 14,360 - - 14,360 16,805
Gift aid donations 28,976 - - 28,976 33,731
Gift aid tax rebate 8,950 - - 8,950 8,621
Interest - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 57,296 ] - - 57,296 63,608
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
None - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 57,296 - - 57,296 63,608
A3 Payments
Pastor related costs 28,051 - - 28,051 28,857
Donations and subscriptions 3,017 - - 3,017 3,733
Church tithe 5,983 - - 5,983 8,290
Teaching materials & admin costs 1,323 - - 1,323 1,533
Outreach events 81 - - 81 1,040
Building improvements & equipment - - - - 8,626
Building running costs 16,789 - - 16,789 15,381
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- - - - -
Sub total [ 55,244 ] - - 55,244 67,460
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
None - - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments [ 55,244 ] - - 55,244 67,460
Net of receipts/(payments) 2,052 - - 2,052 - 3,852
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 28,010 - - 28,010 31,861
Cash funds this year end 30,062 - - 30,062 28,009
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
29/10/2022
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets CCXX R2 t SS |
Signature S.Balderson Mortgage on 2 Merebrook Rd, SK11 8RH with Stewardship Interest free loan agreement with C Davies Details Details Church building at 2 Merebrook Rd, SK11 8RH Bank accounts Building society accounts Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details 2 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 29,628 - 435 - - - 30,063 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) Unrestricted 14,653 Unrestricted 15,300 - - - Print Name Simon Balderson |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) 500,000 - - - - - - - - When due (optional) No date Date of approval 08/10/2022 29/10/2022 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
29/10/2022
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of CALVARY CHURCH On accounts for the year ended 31ST December 2021 Charity no lif any) 1051799 Set out on pages Page 1 and 2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chaiity ('the Trustl for the year ended 3K ( I z1202 As the chanlls trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acr). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in Carying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b} of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confim) that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives m8 cause to believe that in. any material respect: Ihe accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Aci: or Ihe accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or Ihe ac¢ounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conming the forni and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent exarnination. I have no GonmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.. Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualificationls) or body (If any): Address: IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: d1ctIonS and guidan for examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018