Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/11/24 Period start date To 31/10/25 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 held regular weekly Church services, various home groups and online and in church Bible study and prayer meetings. We have responded to various individual and family needs as we have been able. 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. We have made our building available to several church and ministry groups who are also reaching out to the local comunity. We continue to 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 |
Para 1.18 | We confirm the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
benefit
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 in English and in Amharic for the Ethiopian community. 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 weekly lunchtime bible study group. Weekly prayer groups both in church and online and discipleship training for new believers. Development of minister’s roles for both congregations. Successfully helped launch 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.
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
| 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, particularly in the Ethiopian congregation. Sustained increase in the use of our facilities by other local churches and ministries. The church was able to fund several large renovation projects, including the removal of asbestos and replacement windows. |
| 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 | £4,000.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| 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 continues to be 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 any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Regular donations from members of the church. Income from hire of church building and garden to other churches and local charities. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | None |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | None identifid |
| 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)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 The Ethiopian 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
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Carkett | Chair of Trustees | Trustees | ||
| Trevor Howard | ||||
| Tibebu Berhanu | ||||
– 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) Rodney Carkett Tibebu Berhanu Tibebu Berhanu Full name(s) Rodney Carkett
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Sectary Chair, etc)
Date
5[th] August 2026
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Whitley Community Church Trust
Charity Number 1067611 For Period 1/11/2024 to 31/10/2025
| THE WELL MAIN ACC | 9,612.58 | 1,877.27 |
|---|---|---|
| D2W ACC | 3,444.42 | 1,295.20 |
| ETH CHURCH ACC | - | - |
| DEPOSIT ACC | 4,041.70 | 337.42 |
| TOTAL OPENING | 17,098.70 | 3,509.89 |
| Income | **Yr end 31/10/25 ** | Yr end 31/10/24 |
| Tithes | 12,152.00 | 14,822.00 |
| Weekly Offerings & Donations - GASD |
2,584.16 | 15,164.10 |
| Weekly Offering - No Gift Aid | 1,599.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Other Donations (Stewardship) | 70.30 | |
| Designated Offerings (Projects) | 1,485.00 | |
| Gift Aid Claims | 1,138.99 | 4,810.00 |
| Church & Garden Hire | 6,077.50 | 7,040.00 |
| Refunds | 1,209.24 | 68.99 |
| Destined 2 Win Min. Acc. | 5,497.16 | 15,934.20 |
| Savings Acc. Interest | 18.84 | 32.00 |
| Ethiopian Church Acc. | 21,862.00 | |
| Total Income | 53,623.89 | 59,541.59 |
| Expenses | ||
| Church Minister Pay | 5,000.00 | 4,741.44 |
| Cleaner Pay | 973.18 | 874.40 |
| Ministry Support | 11,617.52 | 11,487.87 |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Speakers | 908.61 | |
| Churches in Community | 360.00 | 615.00 |
| HMRC PAYE NI etc. | 621.32 | 254.67 |
| Utilities (Gas Water Electric) | 4,260.19 | 4,144.40 |
| Phones & Internet | 628.36 | |
| Commercial Waste | 965.82 | |
| Equipment Purchase | 394.52 | - |
| Insurance 31/8 Safeguarding | 1,231.21 | 1,153.39 |
| Online Media Costs | 317.08 | 662.99 |
| Projects, Repairs, General Building Maintenance |
20,164.28 |
6,507.93 |
| Church Catering | 812.07 | 582.10 |
| Office & Cleaning supplies | 483.38 | 365.89 |
| Ministry Payments & Designated Gifts |
0 | 750.00 |
| Bank Charges | 0 | - |
| Destined 2 Win Min. Acc. | 8,865.17 | 13,905.83 |
| Ethiopian Church Acc | 18,761.82 | |
| Total Expenses | 76,364.53 | 46,045.91 |
| Bank Accounts | ||
| **THE WELL MAIN ACC ** | 582.37 | 9,612.58 |
| D2W ACC | 76.41 | 3,444.42 |
| ETH CHURCH ACC | 0.54 | |
| DEPOSIT ACC | 3,100.18 | 4,041.70 |
| TOTAL CLOSING | 3,759.50 |
911.53
2,004.37 2,915.90
Yr end 31/10/23
13,466.00 2,239.43 1,718.16 411.87
3,609.25 4,187.53 - 1,474.00 33.05
27,139.29
15,927.75 1,113.80
905.00
900.00 1,623.20 3,930.94
24.60 1,036.72 704.96
30.52
114.88 20.84
33.00 0.29
178.80
26,545.30
1,877.27 1,295.20
337.42
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