Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start dale January Period and date 3194 Dec•mr 2023 2023 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Together Church Torbay other names charity is known by Kings Arms Church (fonm8dy) Reglstered charlty number (If any) 1078726 Charity's principal address Together Church Building st James Road Torquay, Devon Postcode TQ14AZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Dates acled if not for whole ear Trustee nam& Office {if any> Name of person lor body) &ntitled Olnt trustee ifan stephen Thiemann Timothy Steer Joseph Mark Farrin Penelope Lister David Ryan Elder Chair Twstee Trustee Treasurer 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for Ihe charity. if any. (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates aded if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Greg Bell Church Operations 7 St. James Road, Upton, Torquay Manager Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members {Optional infomiation) Peter Clayton. pastor and lead elder Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the Charity's trusts Trust Deed Type of goveming document (eg- trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted (eg. trusl, association, company) Trust Trustee selection methcKIs (eg. appointed by, elected by) Appointed by Trustees with input from Church L8ad8rship Additional governance Issues {Optional Snfomlatlon) The Trust has now changed its name to beller ref]ect our objectives and our expanding field. Our safeguarding policies have been reviewed and expanded, with a more robust system in plac8 for responding to incidents and bringing them to the Trustees where appropriate. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. the Gharity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties: trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage th8m. Section C Objectives and activities Togelher Church began in 1998 as the Kings Arms church with a passion to make an impact for Jesus in the Torbay Community. We have developed today into a group of people of all ages, meeting in Torquay, who are seeking to live out the Christian life in a way that pleas& God, refleGts the teaching of the Bible and is relevant to modem life. We are confident about the future of the church, believing God is growing and changing us in ways that please hirn and will bring praise to him. We are a Newtrontiers 'Cornmission" sphere church, a growing family of over 850 churches in 60 nations. Summary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR March 2012
Sunday Services, Morning and Evenlng Usually we begin our meetings with songs that reflect our relationship with God. We love God passionately and are deeply grateful to him for all he has done for us. Between songs, various peopl8 are welGome to pray or read from the Bible as appropriate. We then have a short personal testimony from a church member or invited guest, speaking about how they have experienced God's love and power in their lives. On occasion this may be r8plaGed by a specific alternative. such as a two minutes, silence on Remembrance Sunday. We then typically have a five-minule break. Someone will Ihen teach from a part of the Bible. We are eager to learn what God says to us in the Bible and to know how to live it out. Our preaching is therefore intended to explain what the Bible passage means and to show the impact it has on our lives in the 2191 century. This is more in4epth in our evening services with extended teaching elements. Our services concludes with tea and coffee. This is also an important part of our services, when there is time to catch up with one another, develop friendships and pray with one another. Life Group5 Church is about more than Sunday mornings, and so we also have smaller groups thal meet during the week, which focus on being a church family as well as continuing ourjoumey of loving God. Our small groups are called 'Tens Gioups,, reflecting their rough average membership, and in them we aim to be enjoying life with God, sharing life with one another and offering new life to our friends. Whether we have been Christians for decades orjust for days, we all need th8 help of others if we are to become what God is calling us to be. Tens groups are a forum to make friends, express care for one another and to worship God together and learn how to follow him more closely. They also provide an opportunity for people to serve, and learn how to participate in meetings. Tens Groups each have an appointed leader(s) but the intention is Ihat everyone will play a part in the life and activities of the group. Tens Groups are vitally important in the life of Together Church and the development and support of all church members. Our Tens Groups meet in homes, typically once a week, in various locations in Torbay. Tens Group members also get together at other times when group events are organised. With changes to the church leadership, we have held more ole-Church evenings to ensure that we are open and thorough in comrnunicating with the church membership. Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within thls section the statutory declaratlon that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Comrnission on public benefit) Children and Young People We are cornmitted to providing the very best care and attention to our children (which includes operaling a full Child Protection Policy). Our aim is to provide a fun, friendly context in which they can leam about the relevance God has to their Iiv6S. Our 0-18s Groups include a growing Tots group for preschool children and parents on several mornings a week, aiming to reach families across our community. We also run Friday aflernoonlevening groups split ft)r primary and secondary sGhool-aged children, run by a dedicated team who plan an aclion-filled session including worship, drama and fun games. Secondary school age This is our group for young people who attend secondary school. We offer a variety of fun activities and games mixed with worship, teaching and advice and building fellowship. Schools work We have been closel involved with the schools locall includin March 2012 TAR
School and St. Cuthbert Mayne. We have provided Bibles for the pupils, run assemblies and have offered the use of our church building as an activity space. other groups We provide a free, collaborative room space and resources for Free Movemenl (fitness and wellbeing,) Home 4 Good (adoption and fostering support charity), anger management support and English language classes. We have also supported the local council with a space for meetings and community groups. In some weeks we have had more than 500 people through the building for various events and activiti&s. We consider being generous with allowing acc8SS to our building as an expression of our giving and outreach. We have established an annual intemship opportunity within the church, allowing d8velopment and encouragement of our young adults. Addltlonal detalls of objectlves and activities (Optlonal inforniation) Public Benefit The Trustees are mindful of the Charity Commission's guidance on Public Benefit and have taken account it when making decisions. The trustees believe that all of the activities detailed above comply Viith this guidance, in that no discrimination is made against any individual or organisation. You may choose to include further statements, where re16vant, about: policy on grantmaking., policy programme r8lat8d investment; contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance 1: Advance the Chrlstian faith Together Church has met together regularly in various settings for worship, prayer and friendship. We have also hosted a variety of events to which guests have be8n invited, including guest services, social events, and a Carol Servic8. We have held regular activtties for the children and young people in the church. We also supported our young people in attending the Spree church event in Exeter. As a result of these activities we have se8n a number of people, of all ages, come to faith in Jesus Christ. Existing church members have developed both their faith and support for one another. We organised a church camping w88kend together, which was a great opportunity for fellowship and worship together. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year 2: Relief and Support Church rnembers have supported one another through a variety of difficult or challenging life situations. Th8 churGh has also supported local care initiatives and build a networt( of involved local churches. 3. Ellacombe site Du8 to the expanding churth membership and the limitations of the Upton building, the church has established a new site and a developing community in Ellacombe. This meet5 in the local Salvation Army hall and has already begun to bring in new people from this community. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review It is Together Church's policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible) which equates to at least two months, unrestricted payments to cover emergency situations which arise from time to time. We would still aim to retain three months, rf possible, though Increased staffing costs make this a long-terrn aim, Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially i n deficit Further finanGial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: Ihe charily's principal SoUS of funds (including any fvndraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the Gharity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. The principal source of income for the Together Church is from its members, who gNe as they feel appropriate. We may also receive contributions from other sources, for example a gratuity from another church rf one of our team has preached ther8. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration 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) TiQ2Wy ltlrGMoTra¥'ét44.36 Peyp,I&E¥,,IrlMP541h Oct 2024 16'.49.'44 8STI Trustge Chair Date 1110124 TAR M8rch 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Charity Name Together Church Torbay No {if any} 1078726 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the pérlod from PerKhJ slart dale To Period end dale 3111212023 0110112023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to tho ngarest Restrictsd funds Endowment funds Total funds Last yea 10 tho nearest £ fo th• nearest £ to the nearest È to the nearest £ Al Receipts General Glvlng 0th9r Inc¢xne Glft ald Together Youth Income Gift lo pass on Ukrain8 fund Refugee fund Ev$nl Incomg Bank intgro$1 Sub total(Gross income for 108.202 108.202 104934 27,335 27,335 1,300 1,000 7,382 1,060 1,OOD 1.OOD 100 1.370 100 1.380 95 10 95 AR) 135.642 3A55 139,097 119,767 A2 Asset and Inveslment sales, (see tsble>. Sub total 135,642 3,455 139.097 119,767 A3 Payments 11,126 6,623 11.126 6,623 880 9,944 23,407 15,764 62.267 9.687 7,28B 8,084 AdminislrolN)n Adverii8ing Event costs 6.289 21.35T 15.764 622fj7 g.68Y 1655 1050 4,407 17,238 8,080 52,850 11,065 Pren¥89s staff costs Olh8r &yndllurÈ Sub total 133,993 5,705 139,698 109,012 A4 Asset and Investsnenl urchases, (see table Sub total 133,993 5.705 139,698 109,012 14et of recelpts/(payments) A5 Trnnsfers betwaon funds A6 Cash funds last yoar ond Gash funds this year end 1,649 2,250 10,755 18,703 20.352 3,684 22,387 21,786 11,632 22,387 CCXX R1 acwunls ISS) 2411012024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to ngaresl £ Restricted funds to t)ear•sl £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categorles Dètalls B1 Cash funds Currenl account 4.352 Busin8ss Premlum aOurt1 16.000 1,434 Total Gash funds 20.352 1.434 {agwo0 b8lmsw*h tpts wdpaym8rd8 SII OK Unrestricted funds to neart£ OK Restrlcted funds to nearost £ OK Endowment funds to nearest £ Detalls Fund to whl¢h as$8t bolon Cost lopuonal) Cnt valu• tIon811 Detalls B3 Inveslment assets Fund to whlch asset belo Genar Currant value 1Sonal Details (lffice EquiEhnènl Cost loptTronall 4A70 B4 Assets retained for the ¢harltys own use PA IAudio Visual 13.970 Sundry 85sets 1.514 Childrenlyoulhlcreche equlprnenl General 1.747 Buildng General 100,000 Fund to which T•Jato8 Amount due onal Whon duè Details B5 Llabllltles Slgned by ona or Iwo trusteés on behalf of all the trustees SkJnalure Date of proval 24 Oct 2024 Prlnt Narne Timoth Steer Penelope Yeo 24 Oct 2024 CCKX R2 8(xounts ISSI Penny Lister (fhu, 24th Oct 2021 16..49..44 BST) 2411012024
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Together Church Torbay {formerly The Kings Arms Torquay Trust) Charity no. 1078726 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Together Church Torbay {formerly The Kings Arms Torquay Trust) for the year ended 31" December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the AcY'}. I report in respect of my examination of the CharItS accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51(b) of the Act. Independent exominerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: Accounting records were not kept in SpeCt of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or The accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examinatlon to which attentio ould be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to e reach Ip arrett FCA FCIE 8arretts Chartered Accountants 22 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JS 24 October 2024