Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/11/23 Period start date To 31/10/24 Period end date
Charity name: Whitley Community Church Trust
Charity registration number: 1067611
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 held regular weekly Church services, various home groups and online Bible study and prayer meetings. We have responded to various individual and family needs as we have been able. We have continued to develop the relationship with the Christian based local charities through the SALT (Social Action Linked Together) initiative. Played an active role in the formation of 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 Brighter Futures for Children (supports local families) 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 details of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: • policy on grant making. • policy programme related investment • contribution made by volunteers. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Main achievements over the year include: Delivered and facilitated Christian outreach and missions to local community. Welcomed new families and individuals into the spiritual life of the church and faith in Christ. Development of home groups for bible study discipleship and prayer. Development of minister’s role, working on establishing the Destained 2 Win Ministry into an independent charity which will be better able to give support and encouragement to a number of churches and ministries as well as hosting Christian retreats training and conferences. Established Congregational Leaders to organise the day to day running of The Well Church worship services and community activities. Continued to webcast devotionals on major Christian themes. Supported the planting and development of a Well Church in Pakistan. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity ended the year in a slightly stronger financial position overall. Largely due to increased fund raising through growing membership, contributions to the Destined 2 Win Ministry, and increased use of our facilities by other local churches. |
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| 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 | 0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Gift Aid is used as our reserve and is claimed as required. |
| 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 | The charity is financially sound and there are no uncertainties as regards it continuing as a going concern. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including |
Para 1.47 | Regular donations from members of the church. Income from hire of church building and garden to other churches and local |
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| any fundraising) | charities. | |
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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 | None identified |
| 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 the Trustees |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) |
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| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | ||
| 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
| Charity name | Whitley Community Church Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | The Well Church Destined 2 Win |
| Registered charity number | 1067611 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1, 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 of Trustees | Trustees | ||
| Michael Phillips | 1 Nov 2023 to 13 Oct 2024 |
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| Trevor Howard | ||||
| Tibebu Berhanu | From 13 Oct 2024 | |||
– 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) Trevor Howard Full name(s) Rodney Carkett Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
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| Receipts and Payments Accounts | |||||
| Whitley Community Church Trust | |||||
| Charity Number 1067611 | |||||
| For Period 1/11/2023 to 31/10/2024 | |||||
| Income Yr end 31/10/24 Yr end 31/10/23 |
Yr end 31/10/22 | Yr end 31/10/21 | |||
| Offerings through Standing Orders | 14,822.00 | 13,466.00 | 19,829.90 | 24,213.50 | |
| Weekly Offerings & Donations - Gift Aid | 15,164.10 | 2,239.43 | 7,784.17 | 1,750.86 | |
| Weekly Offering-No Gift Aid | 1,600.00 | 1,718.16 | 2,895.00 | 2,246.66 | |
| Other Donations (Stewardship) | 70.30 | 411.87 | 100.31 | 529.26 | |
| Designated Projects | 2,485.98 | ||||
| Gift Aid Claims | 4,810.00 | 3,609.25 | 5,029.01 | 7,713.38 | |
| Hall & Garden Hire | 7,040.00 | 4,187.53 | 4,955.04 | 2,154.34 | |
| Refunds | 68.99 | - | 147.47 | 648.46 | |
| Destined 2 Win Min. Acc. | 15,934.20 | 1,474.00 | - | - | |
| Savings Acc. Interest | 32.00 | 33.05 | - | - | |
| Total Income 59,541.59 27,139.29 |
40,740.90 | 41,947.44 | |||
| Expenses | |||||
| Church Minister Pay | 4,741.44 | 15,927.75 | 20,698.98 | 20,642.04 | |
| Cleaner Pay | 874.40 | 1,113.80 | 1,105.20 | 848.00 | |
| Guest Speakers & Ministry Support | 11,487.87 | 905.00 | 1,263.25 | 810.00 | |
| Online Service Editing | - | - | - | 1,470.00 | |
| Online Media Costs | 662.99 | 704.96 | 896.75 | 2,089.16 | |
| Equipment Purchase for Live Streaming | - | 24.60 | 64.39 | 3,822.22 | |
| Ministry Payments & Designated Gifts | 750.00 | 33.00 | 5,255.00 | ||
| Bank Charges | - | 0.29 | 9.29 | 10.69 | |
| Governance, Licences & testing | - | - | |||
| Utilities (Gas Water Electric Internet) | 4,144.40 | 3,930.94 | 4,465.77 | 1,885.34 | |
| Other Min support - Churches in Community |
615.00 | 900.00 | 1,611.00 | 2,852.99 | |
| Church Catering | 582.10 | 114.88 | 452.22 | 472.16 | |
| Office & Cleaning supplies | 365.89 | 20.84 | 59.97 | 208.61 | |
| Repairs Maintenance Buildings & Equipment |
6,507.93 | 30.52 | 213.04 | 1,158.78 | |
| Insurance 318 Safeguarding | 1,153.39 | 1,036.72 | 956.69 | 969.59 | |
| Parish Nurse Support | - | - | - | 550.00 | |
| Printing & Publicity | - | - | - | 42.00 | |
| HMRC PAYE | 254.67 | 1,623.20 | 4,363.52 | 4,348.22 | |
| Refunds | - | - | |||
| Rest Days | - | - | - | 74.75 | |
| Destined 2 Win Min. Acc. | 13,905.83 | 178.80 | - | ||
| Total Expenses 46,045.91 26,545.30 |
41,415.07 | 42,254.55 | |||
| Bank Accounts | |||||
| Main Acc | 9,612.58 | 1,877.27 | 911.53 | 3,417.93 | |
| Destined 2 Win Ministry Account | 3,444.42 | **1,295.20 ** | - | - | |
| Savings Account Balance | 4,041.70 | **337.42 ** | 2,004.37 | 4.34 | |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to th8 tru8tees Chilrily Nrl. InQ AJ{4iiL£'7 CaHMurJii e(4 LJEoi4 r(EUsl. On accounts for the yoar onded Charlty no (If any) 1067&11. Set out on pages (reloI1)er If) liLILIdfi thi> r)f1g& Iiiin)bers ol IidditlQlllL I shppl81 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charlty (°the Trust") for the year ended i ): , Responslbllltlo8 and basls of report As the charitys truslee8, you are responslble for the preparation of th8 accounts In accordance wlth the requlrements of the Charltles Act 2011 {"the Act.). I report In respect of my examinatlon of th8 Trust's accounts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrylng out my examlnatlon, I have followed all the appllcable Dlrectlons glven by the Charity Commlsslon und8r section 145(5)(b> of the Act. Independent trhe charity's gross Income exceeded £250,000 and l am quallfied to examlnerfs statement undertake the examlnation by belng a qualified member of [Insert name of appllcable Ilsted body]]. Delete [ ] If not appllcable. I have completed my examinatlon. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention In connection wlth the examlnatlon (other than that dlsclosed below ') whlch glves me cause to belleve that In, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept In accordance wtth section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord wlth the accountlng records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concemlng the form and content of accounts set out In th8 Charltles {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requlrement that the accounts give a Yrue and fair. view which is not a matter consldered as part of an Indep8ndent examlnatlon. 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 understandlng of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words In the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgned: Date: i*{YlXal)-. Name: Relevant professional quallflcatlon(s) or body b 14ssuC i Ptrr ICaTrJ OF li- IC)I IER Oct 2018
(if any): Address: SrJufH fRpA> iryJG Pl £* Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examlners). Glve here brlef detalls of any Items that the oxamlner wlshes to dlsGIo80. IER Oct 2018