Champness Hall Christian Church
Annual Trustees Report Address: Drake Street, Rochdale, OL161PB Year Ending: 2024
Charity Objectives and Activities
Champness Hall Christian Church exists to spread the Christian faith, aiming to declare the name of Jesus over the town of Rochdale. We are committed to providing a space for worship, community, and spiritual growth for individuals and families in our community.
Public Benefit Statement
Our activities contribute to the public benefit by offering a welcoming environment for worship, personal support, and community building. Services and gatherings promote unity, charitable values, and personal development, benefiting our congregation and the broader community in Rochdale.
Financial Overview
Our financial resources come solely from the faithful tithings and offerings of our members and visitors. We receive no government grants, and no financial remuneration is provided to any trustee.
Staffing and Governance
Champness Hall Christian Church employs one pastor to oversee spiritual leadership and pastoral duties. The church trustees—Ivan Bargh, Annabella Gloster, Prem Joseph, and Barbara Crick— volunteer their time and expertise in supporting the church’s mission, management, and compliance with charitable regulations.
Achievements and Performance
This year, Champness Hall Christian Church has achieved the following:
1. Weekly Services : Regular worship services were conducted every Sunday, welcoming both new visitors and long-standing members.
2. Community Outreach : Outreach events and support groups were organized, including Bible study sessions, prayer meetings, and pastoral care for those in need.
3. Maintenance and Upkeep : We undertook necessary maintenance activities to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, our goal is to continue enhancing our outreach efforts and maintain a welcoming place for worship and community. We aim to grow both our membership and resources, focusing on sustainable development and further improvements to our facilities.
Reserves Policy
We maintain a prudent reserves policy, ensuring we have sufficient funds to meet ongoing expenses and unexpected financial obligations.
Conclusion
We are grateful for the continued support of our congregation, which enables us to sustain and grow our church community. We remain committed to our mission of service and to honoring our faith in Jesus Christ.
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees | Charity Name CHAMPNESS HALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH |
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|---|---|---|
| On accounts for the year | 31/12/2023 Charity no |
1052894 |
| ended | (if any) | |
| Set out on pages | 1 | |
| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) | (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) | |
| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above | ||
| charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31 / 12 / 2023. | ||
| Responsibilities and | As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the | |
| basis of report | accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 | |
| (“the Act”). |
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 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 Act.
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Independent
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examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns 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 to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: | ~~/]Mp—~~ | ~~—s—sY~~ | Date:31/10/2024 ~~[~~ |
Date:31/10/2024 ~~[~~ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | Danielle Makin | ||||
| Relevant professional | FCA (1681047) | ||||
| qualification(s) or body | |||||
| (if any): | |||||
| Address: | 12 The Hedgerows, Whitworth OL12 8AW. | 12 The Hedgerows, Whitworth OL12 8AW. |
1
Oct 2018
IER
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
2
Oct 2018
IER
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees | Charity Name CHAMPNESS HALL CHRISTIAN CHURCH |
|
|---|---|---|
| On accounts for the year | 31/12/2023 Charity no |
1052894 |
| ended | (if any) | |
| Set out on pages | 1 | |
| (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) | (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) | |
| I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above | ||
| charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31 / 12 / 2023. | ||
| Responsibilities and | As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the | |
| basis of report | accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 | |
| (“the Act”). |
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 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 Act.
-
Independent
-
examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
-
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
-
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
-
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns 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 to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: | ~~/]Mp—~~ | ~~—s—sY~~ | Date:31/10/2024 ~~[~~ |
Date:31/10/2024 ~~[~~ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | Danielle Makin | ||||
| Relevant professional | FCA (1681047) | ||||
| qualification(s) or body | |||||
| (if any): | |||||
| Address: | 12 The Hedgerows, Whitworth OL12 8AW. | 12 The Hedgerows, Whitworth OL12 8AW. |
1
Oct 2018
IER
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
2
Oct 2018
IER