Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 November 2022 Period start date To 31 October 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Whitley Community Church Trust
Charity registration number:1067611
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To further the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith contained within the trust document. To offer support and relief to persons in need or hardship or who are aged or sick. Conduct Christian Ministry in other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees think fit. |
| 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 |
We have provided and facilitated regular weekly church services for the local community. We have responded to various individual and family needs as we have been able. We have offered support to the local community during COVID-19 pandemic and continued to develop the relationship with the new community support group ‘Torch’ a charity which has taken over from SALT. We have continued to host the Green Health Thames Vally - Horticultural Therapy project in our church garden who are working with people suffering mental health issues. Hosting CoP Hosting BFFC We have continued to offer community and support through home groups and social activities. This has helped those who feel isolated or abandoned. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Main achievements over the year include - Delivered weekly church services to our local congregaton. Delivered and facilitated Christan outreach and missions to local community. Welcomed new families and individuals into the spiritual life of the church and faith in Christ. Contnued support home groups for bible study discipleship and prayer. Contnued development of minister’s role to give support to a number of churches and ministries. Further development of Congregatonal Leaders. Contnued to webcast daily devotonals on major Christan themes Facilitated various local church groups by providing a venue for their weekly meetngs. Supported families and individuals with specifc needs. |
Additional information (optional)
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Whilst post-COVID attendance and financial support has not yet returned to their former levels the church continues to cover its staffing and operational costs. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity has not had an official policy on reserves though we aim to have a reserve of three months running costs. In practice we have used the gift aid money when claimed as a reserve amount when needed. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Income only covers regular expenditure |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties, overheads and operational expenses are covered by our regular income |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Regular donations from church members Special donations for church events and projects |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Trust Deed |
| 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 trustees |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| 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
| Charity name | Whitley Community Church Trust |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | The Well Church |
| Registered charity number | 1067611 |
| Charity’s principal address | ! Chagford Road Whitley Reading |
| RG2 8AY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| RodneyCarkett | Chair/Treasurer | Trustees | ||
| Micheal Phillips | Secretary | |||
| Trevor Howard | ||||
– 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 None 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 declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
Receipts and Payments Account
Whitley Community Church Trust Charity Number 1067611 For Period 1/11/2022 to 31/10/2023
| Income | Yr end 31/10/23 |
|---|---|
Offerings through Standing Orders |
13,466.00 |
Weekly Offerings (& Donations) |
2,239.43 |
Weekly Offering - No Gift Aid |
1,718.16 |
Other Donations (Stewardship) |
411.87 |
| Designated Projects | |
| Gift Aid Claims |
3,609.25 |
| HMRC Furlough Income | |
| Hall & Garden Hire |
4,187.53 |
| Refunds |
- |
| Rest Days and Uganda fund | - |
|---|---|
| Sale of cooker | |
| Destined 2 Win Min. Acc. |
1,474.00 |
| Savings Acc. Interest |
33.05 |
| Total Income |
27,139.29 |
| Expenses | |
| Church Minister Pay |
15,927.75 |
| Cleaner Pay |
1,113.80 |
Guest Speakers & Ministry Support |
905.00 |
| Online Service Editing | |
| Online Media Costs |
704.96 |
Equipment Purchase for Live Streaming |
24.60 |
|---|---|
Ministry Payments & Designated Gifts |
33.00 |
| Church Activity Cost | |
| Bank Charges |
0.29 |
| Governance and Licences & | |
| testing | |
Utilities (Gas Water Electric Internet) |
3,930.94 |
Other Min support - Churches in Community |
900.00 |
| Church Catering |
114.88 |
| Office & Cleaning supplies |
20.84 |
| Giving to Israel BFOC | |
Repairs Maintenance Buildings & Equipment |
30.52 |
Insurance 318 Safeguarding |
1,036.72 |
Parish Nurse Support Printing & Publicity HMRC PAYE 1,623.20 Rest Days Leaders Ministry Support see note Destined 2 Win Conference Destined 2 Win Min. Acc. 178.80 Total Expenses 26,545.30 Bank Accounts Current Account Balance 1,877.27*
1,295.20
Destined 2 Win Ministry Account
Savings Account Balance
337.42
ts
| Yr end 31/10/22 | Yr end 31/10/21 Yr end 31/10/20 24,213.50 27,732.00 1,750.86 ### 2,246.66 ### 529.26 2,953.51 2,485.98 7,713.38 8,986.32 208.00 2,154.34 4,371.50 648.46 78.77 |
|---|---|
| 19,829.90 7,784.17 2,895.00 100.31 5,029.01 4,955.04 147.47 |
24,213.50 |
| 1,750.86 | |
| 2,246.66 | |
| 529.26 | |
| 2,485.98 | |
| 7,713.38 | |
| 2,154.34 | |
| 648.46 |
- 205.00 304.25 30.00 40,740.90 41,947.44 48,982.54 20,698.98 20,642.04 19,652.77 1,105.20 848.00 966.00 1,263.25 810.00 1,470.00 896.75 2,089.16
| 64.39 5,255.00 9.29 4,465.77 1,611.00 452.22 59.97 213.04 956.69 |
3,822.22 | 2,502.86 2,829.51 633.03 3,213.14 900.00 100.00 4,191.31 807.60 |
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| 10.69 | ||
| 1,885.34 | ||
| 2,852.99 | ||
| 472.16 | ||
| 208.61 | ||
| - | ||
| 1,158.78 | ||
| 969.59 |
550.00 42.00 4,363.52 4,348.22 3,969.92 74.75 ### 1,411.43 41,415.07 42,254.55 46,542.37 911.53 3,417.93 3,725.04
2,004.37 4.34 4.34
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Charity Name
Whitley Community Church Trust
On accounts for the year ended
31 October 2023
Charity no (if any)
1067611
Set out on pages
1 - 2
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/10/2023. DD / MM / YYYY .
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the 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 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn 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.
W J Parker 1 August 2024 WILLIAM JAMES PARKER
Signed: Date:
Name:
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Principal Inspector of Taxes (Retired)
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October 2018
IER
Address:
12 Perry Drive
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Hants GU51 4ES
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .
The treasurer needs to ensure that invoices are provided to match all expenses incurred using the church’s debit card.
2
October 2018
IER