Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start dale
January
Period and date
3194
Dec•m￿r
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
SoU￿S 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)
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Date
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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)
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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 a￿Ourt1
16.000
1,434
Total Gash funds
20.352
1.434
{agwo0 b8lmsw*h ￿t￿pts wdpaym8rd8
SII OK
Unrestricted
funds
to near￿t£
OK
Restrlcted
funds
to nearost £
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Detalls
Fund to whl¢h
as$8t bolon
Cost lopuonal)
C￿￿nt 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
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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 CharIt￿S 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