Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2024 To 31/12/2024
Charity name: Maritime Christian Ministries
Charity registration number: 1071480
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 | The Objects are (A) the advancement of religion amongst seafarers; and (B) the relief of poverty and hardship in particular amongst seafarers and their families |
| 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 |
Visitation of seafarers on ships entering Liverpool ports |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers accompany our Port Chaplain from time to time |
| 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 | During visits to seafarers on board ships docking in Liverpool ports, our Chaplain and Volunteers share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ alone and share resources including Bibles with those who wish to. It either challenges them in their considering their eternal state or deepens their faith, a blessing to all mankind. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Completed |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds reserves of approximately 3 month’s of its outgoings so should that reserve be needed to be expended the Trustees will consider how it can carry on or take action to close the charity |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Approximately 3 month’s of its outgoings |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Donations and Legacies The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising)
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| 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 | Trustees shall be appointed by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a special meeting |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Maritime Christian Ministries |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1071480 |
| Charity’s principal address | Maritime Christian Ministries Linacre Methodist Mission Linacre Road Litherland Liverpool L21 8NS |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Rev Paul Kinnaird | ||||
| Mr John Lord | ||||
| Mr Trevor Scott | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year Not applicable
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Treasurer | Trevor Jones | 8 Harvey Avenue, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside CH49 1RT |
| 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 Scott Full name(s) Mr Trevor Scott Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 30/10/2025
Maritime Christian Ministries
Assets as at
| Current Assets Bank Current Account Bank Tracker Account Petty Cash Account Total Assets Reconciled as: Previous Year's Total Assets Surplus / (Deficit) of Income less Expenditure Current Year's Total Assets |
5,840.11 64,755.23 0.00 70,595.34 70,595.34 45,210.00 25,385.34 70,595.34 31 December 2024 |
16,333.59 28,876.41 0.00 45,210.00 45,210.00 31 December 2023 |
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MCM Accounts 2024-12 Year End BS
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Maritime Christian Ministries
Receipts and Payments
for year to 31 December 2024 for year to 31 December 2023
Receipts
| Donations - Non Gift Aid Claimable Donations - Gift Aid Claimable Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Income Gift Aided Donations Deputation Donations - Non Gift Aid Claimable Deputation Donations - Gift Aid Claimable Gift Aid Bank Interest Other Income Payments Building Maintenance Combined Liability Insurance Public Liability Insurance Trustee Indemnity Insurance Gas Electricity Water Council Tax Telephone Hire of Offices Advertising Salary Stationery Literature Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Outgoings Travel Expenses Other Payments Surplus income over expenditure |
48,622.48 2,640.00 1,891.03 53,153.51 1,630.00 0.00 0.00 904.26 0.00 2,534.26 55,687.77 0.00 576.91 369.50 300.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,400.00 3,646.95 334.77 25,896.27 364.44 0.00 0.00 60.00 26,655.48 30,302.43 25,385.34 |
5,698.33 2,740.00 2,872.00 9,860.90 21,171.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 679.96 0.00 679.96 21,851.19 0.00 0.00 987.68 300.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,400.00 3,688.22 0.00 26,228.36 0.00 0.00 467.00 0.00 60.00 26,755.36 30,443.58 (-8,592.39) |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Maritime Christian Ministries members of On accounts for the year 31 December 2024 Charity no 1071480 ended (if any) Set out on pages 4 and 5 below (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
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Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
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responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year
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trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. 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 seeking explanations from the 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.
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Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below *) 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met ; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
| Signed: Date:27 October 2025 ~~—~~ |
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| Name:Mr M Clements ~~ed~~ |
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 10 Neale Drive, Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside CH49 1SL
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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