THE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH (EXETER)
CHARITABLE TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH (EXEtÈR) chARITABLE TRUST
YEAft ÈNDÈD 31 MARCII 2025
CONTENts
Page
Legal and Administrativc Information
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Accounts

THE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH (EXÈTEA) CFIA.ÈIrtAbLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMIN18tÈIAtIVÈ INÈDHMAtIoN
YEAR ENbÈb 31 ￿A￿cH 20a5
CHARITY NAME
Thè Clty Community Church (Exeter) Charitable
Trust
ADDRESS
13 Cleveland Street
Exetor
ÉX4 1BB
CHARITY NUMBÈR
4060985
TRUSTEES
Mr Ben Richards- Chair
fjrs Sally Wilson
Mr John Chamberlain
Mrs Nia Morrish
Mr Tom Morrish
Mr Russell Le Puill
INDEPÈNDENT EXAMINER S trurah FCCA FCA
Streets Bush Lltnited
Chbrteked Accountants
Mdlrose House
Pyhes Hill
Exeter
EX2 5AZ

THE CITY COMMUNfTY CFIURCH (EXETER) CHARrrABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present thelr report together with the financial statements for the year ending 31
March 2025.
The financial statements have becn prepared in 8ccord8nce with the accounting policies set out
on page 7 and comply with the charity's Trust Deed, applicable law and the requirements of the
Charities Act 2011.
Constitution and Objects
Tlie City Community Church (Exeter) Ch8ritable Trust is constituted by Deed of Trust dated
8 December 1996. Its stated objects are the promotion and advancement of Christian religion
and the worship of God and the spreading of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Organisational Structure
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date the report was approved are as
follows:
Mr Ben Richards appointed as trustee and Chair of Trustees 24109118.
Mr Tom Morrish appointed as a trustee 2510612020.
Mrs Nia Morrish appointed as a trustee 2510612020.
Mrs Sally Wilson appointed as a trustee 1610112023.
Mr John Chamberlain appointed as a trustee 1610112023.
Russell Le Puill appointed as trustee 2710112021.
The 27th Annual General Meeting was held on 17 December 2024. The power of appointing new
trustees is vested in the surviving or continuing trustees.
Maln Actlvltles and Achlevements
The Trustees of City Community Church are pleased to report that the Trust has continued to
meet its objectives throughout the year. When reviewing its activities, the Trustees have
considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance on
Advancement of Religion.
We have continued to meet in person on Sunday mornings as the Church's main meeting time.
We meet in a local primary school hall. 50-70 individuals regularly attend from Exeter and the
surrounding areas. City Community Church continues to be 'all-inclusive' and 'all-invited', with
meetings open to all, regardless of regular attendance.
Small groups continue to be active within the Church with a variety of meetings for Bible studies.
worship sessions, prayer meetings, social events and age-specific groups. In addition to work
amongst adults, the Church continues to provide an active youth group as well as groups for
younger children.
new mum's and toddler group was launched in November 2022. Meeting in the local
community centre in Heavitree (The Parklife Hub), every Friday lunchtime. This continues weekly
and has a number of regular mums who have built friendships & connections with each other as
well as our staff and volunteers.
City Community Church employs one member of the leadership team on a part time basis to
support the running of the Church and the work of its leaders. A part-time Church administrator
carries out general church administration and bookkeeping tasks. A part time Children & Families
worker oversees all of the children's work during Sunday morning meetings, works closely with
the local CofE primary school, and runs the toddler group.

THE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH (EXETER) CFIARrrABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
A part time youth worker was recruited and employed in March 2024 and runs regular
Ifortniglitlv) evening meetings for the youth. The youth worker is also on the leadership team.
Our tnembers continue to be engaged in various areas of voluntary work around the city, and
the Church often supports these individuals through prayor, or financially, to ensuro the
contlnuation of these services for the benefit of the public and the wider Church community.
Specifically this inclijdes:
Homeless shelters
me81 provision and Bible studies.
Involvement with school based work
Involvement with city wide youth events
Fundraising and volunteering to support organisations and events in the city such as
Exeter Foodbank.
Supporting the Heavitree Parklife community centre in various ways. Such as assisting
with activities such as Fun Days and Carol Singing, financial gifts for specific outreach
projects and use of their community space for the toddler group and other social events.
City Community Church has also provided financial support to some of its members who are
currently engaged in Christian mission in other parts of the world, and this is reviewed regularly,
both in terms of their level of involvement and financial needs. Regular support is directed to
individuals or to organisations that our members are ihvolved in. The Trustees also consider
appeals for support from its members, and exercise discretion to make one off gifts as situations
become known to them.
Going concern
The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue
as a going concern.
Since April 2019 City Community Church have rented a space within the Isca church omcès in
Sandpiper Court, Harrington Ln. Pinhoe. EX4 8NS. In reviewing our level of use and need forthis
space, we gave notice of this arrangement in April 2025 and moved out in June 2025. All staff
now work remotely from their home.
Finahclal Review
The Trust reports a surplus of £163 in the year to 31 Match 2025 (2024: surplus £2,337). Overall,
income decreased by £861, 2% and payments increased by £1,313, 2%. Cash funds carried
forward amounted to £38,699 (2024: £38,536) including £345 in restricted funds.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees do not consider that substantial amounts should be held in reserve but that there
should be sufficient funds to cover short term cash flow fluctuations, legal obligations to staff.
and take account of other committed regular giving and expenditure. £15,000 held on deposit
has been set as a reserves policy based approximately upon 3 months expenditure. At the year
end £38,699 was held in various accounts. The Trustees anticipate that the Church will normally
operate at a deficit so the reserves will reduce towards the reserves policv.
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was approved by the Trustees on .
and signed on their
This rep
beha
n Richards
Chair of Trustees

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE CITY COMMUNftY CHURCH (EXETER) CHARITABLE TRUST
I report on tlie receipt aiid payments accounts and statement of assets 8nd liabilities of the Trust
for the year ended 31 Marcli 2025, wliicli are set out on pages 5 to 7
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011) and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner
under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration
of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you
as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in
the statement below.
Independent Examinerfs Statetnent
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs S Truran FCCA FCA
Streets Bush Limited
Chartered Accountants
Melrose House
Pynes Hill
Exeter
EX2 5AZ
Date: *IK
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THE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH (EXETERI CHARITABLE TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Total
Fundg
2025
Total
UnTeglrfcl•d R••trfded
Fund
Fund•
unt￿￿￿ed R•strkt8d
Fund•
hJnd•
21Y24
Not•
RECEIPTS
Collections and Gifts
Gift Aid Tax Refunds & GASDS
Residential Events
Todd18r Group Contnbutions
Bank Iiiterest
42.471
7,915
4.280
424
1,013
350
42,821
7,915
4,280
424
1,013
40,347
7,276
4,997
473
481
3.740
7,276
4.997
473
56,103
350
56,453
53,574
3,740
57,314
PAYMENTS
Resources
Residential Events
Giving- Overseas & UK
Giving - Special Collections
Sermces
Office Costs
General Administration
Leadership
Independent Examination
3.218
4,735
3,510
200
3.418
4,735
3,670
2,152
5,247
5,500
2,152
5.247
5.500
3,175
1,422
2,095
8,376
26,254
756
160
3,175
1.886
1,993
6,474
33.282
832
1.886
1,993
6,474
33,282
832
1,422
2.095
8,376
26,254
756
55,930
360
56,290
51,802
3,175
54,977
NEf RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)
173
(10)
163
1,772
565
2.337
TrANSFER BEfwEEN FUNDS
630
(630)
CASH FUNDS BIF
37,551
985
38.536
35.779
420
36.199
CASH FUNDS C/F
38,354
345
38,699
37,551
985
38,536

THE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH (EXETER) CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
Tot81
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
2025
CASH FUNDS
CAF Bank Account
COIF Charities Deposit Fund
Kin(Jdom Bank April Bond
Kingdom Bank October Bond
Petty Cash
8,418
5,500
10,970
13,392
74
345
8,763
5,500
10,970
13,392
74
9,593
5,241
10,656
12,972
74
38,354
345
38,699
38,536
OTHER MONETARY ASSETS
Gift Aid
Paye to recover
651
649
413
651
651
651
1,062
ASSETS RtrfAINED FOR
CHARITY'S USE
Cost of Fquipment (2025 at market
value12024 at cost)
5,000
5,000
17,586
UABILITIES
PAYE
Independent Examiner's Fee
213
960
213
960
178
832
1,173
1.173
1,010
The notes on page 7 form part of these accounts.
These accounts were approved by the trustees on
by:
i /c)éc/-
and signed on their behalf
Ben Richards
Chair of Trustees

THE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH (EXETER) CHARrrABLE TRUST
NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The receipts and payments accounts have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 using a
receipts and payments basis.
Income
Collections. gifts and tax refunds are recognised when received by or on behalf of the church.
Expenditure
Expenditure is included when paid and includes any VAT which is not recoverable.
Assets Retained for Charity's Use
Assets retained for Charity's use held by the church are now reported at their market value
(previously in 2024, it had been the original cost value).
Other Monetary Assets
Assets are recognised at the amounts due to the charity which will provide a benefit.
Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised at the amounts obligated to be paid by the charity.
Unrestricted and Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds represent the funds that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their
use and are available for application on the general purposes of the church.
Restricted funds are where the income has been raised for specific purposes, for individuals or
for specific events.
Transfers between Funds
Additional money has been given by the Trustees to various individuals and projects, in
addition to the restricted income raised. These monies have been shown as a transfer from
unrestricted to restricted funds.
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Three separate restricted funds operated during the year.
St Mlchael's Bibles was money raised towards giving bible to pupils at St Michael's School.
Hardship fund was money raised to cover one off grants up to £300 to reduce hardship.
Individuals Funds was money raised for two individuals and one couple who had significantly
contributed toward the church.
Transfer
to
Unr•stricted
Funds
Balance
B/For￿ard
Balanc•
C/forward
Receipts
Payments
St Michael's Bibles
Hardship fund
Individuals Fund
Other collections and gifts
472
270
243
115
(200)
1387)
270
75
75
160
(243)
(160)
985
350
(360)
(630)
345

THE CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH (EXETER) CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS/TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
The charity employs four staff members, three of whom are spouses of serving trustees. These
employment arrangements were entered into on normal commercial terms, with roles and
remuneration levels set according to the charity's operational needs and benchmarked against
similar positions in comparable charities. The total remuneration paid to these related parties
during the year was £33,340. All employment decisions regarding trustee-connected staff,
including appointment, remuneration and performance management, are made by trustees
without conflicts of interest, with affected trustees withdrawing from relevant discussions and
decisions. The Board considers these arrangements essential for the effective delivery of the
charity's objectives, providing necessary skills and continuity of service while maintaining
appropriate governance oversight.
No trustee received any remuneration or other contributions from the charity during the year.
No reimbursement of expenses in respect of services provided by the trustees has been made
or is due to be made to any of them in respect of the year.