Christian Camps in Wales (CCiW): Charity Commission Report 2024
CHARITY INFORMATION
Charity Number: 1079713 Company Number: 3900844 Charity Address: 6 Restormel Road, Newlyn, Cornwall, TR18 5QP Email: cciw@cciw.co.uk Website: www.cciw.co.uk
CHARITY TRUSTEES IN 2024
Ed McMillen Ralph Hammond Becky Andrews Andy Glennie Darren Smith Stephen White Dave Rees Dave Stott (Stepped down 10/02/24) Andy Everett Sarah Sinnerton Caroline Pethick
ELECTION METHOD
New trustees are appointed by the vote of the serving trustees for a three year period. All trustees must subscribe to the objects and doctrinal basis of the charity. All trustees receive inhouse training on their roles and responsibilities.
CHARITY’S GOVERNING DOCUMENT
CCIW is a limited company. Memorandum and Articles of Association are registered at Companies House, Cardiff.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
The trustees are responsible for administration of the charity, for appointing leadership teams to run each of the camps and for determining overall policy. Leadership teams are delegated responsibility for the operational running of the camps and day to day decision making.
ADVISORS
Bankers - CAF Bank, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ. Independent Examiner – Michael Coles: 14 Pengarth Road Falmouth Cornwall TR11 2TY
OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY
To promote the Christian Faith, especially amongst children and young people, particularly by camping and related activities in Wales and in furtherance of this aim to provide spiritual and pastoral counselling and care to children and young people and to encourage them in the Christian faith.
CCIW OBJECTIVES FOR 2024
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To run six, week-long camps in the months of July and August at the sites of Llys Andreas, Brynglas Farm and Dolgoch
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To promote the Christian faith through faithful preaching from the Bible and smallgroup interactive Bible studies
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To provide a safe and fun environment in which young people can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities
REPORT FOR THE YEAR
With thanks to the Lord, the summer of 2024 saw another fruitful season of CCIW camps. Over six weeks, we were once again able to run camps in three beautiful locations across mid-Wales. Three Junior camps for ages 11–17 took place at Brynglas Farm near Tywyn, two further Junior camps were held at Dolgoch near Abergynolwyn, and one Senior camp for ages 17–22 took place at Llys Andreas, our established base near Barmouth.
Altogether, 408 young people attended the camps this year. In keeping with CCIW’s commitment that no one should miss out because of financial circumstances, we continue to provide financial support where needed. Discounts are available for siblings and for families facing financial hardship. This year 16 campers benefited from bespoke fee reductions; 99 campers received 2nd siblings discounts; 27 received 3rd siblings discounts totalling 142 discounts altogether.
The camps offer young people from towns and cities a unique opportunity to enjoy God’s creation—hills, beaches, and open countryside—often for the first time. Many build friendships that last well beyond their week at camp, meeting others of similar age and faith from different churches and backgrounds. Returning campers often speak of how the week helps them grow in confidence and independence, as they try new activities in a safe and encouraging environment.
Central to every camp is time spent exploring the Bible together. Campers listen to Bible talks, join in group discussions, and are encouraged to ask questions about the Christian faith. These times often prompt personal reflection on spiritual matters and help young people think more deeply about their relationship with God. Alongside these benefits, the physical and social activities of camp promote wellbeing and teamwork, while the local communities also benefit through CCIW’s regular use of local suppliers and businesses.
The camps continue to attract a good balance of boys and girls, representing a wide mix of ages and backgrounds from both Wales and England. Publicity through our website, printed
materials, and direct contact with past campers helps spread the word, while our digital newsletter keeps supporters informed. As of this year, 648 subscribers receive regular updates through our Mailchimp newsletter.
The trustees of CCIW extend sincere thanks to the many volunteers who make the camps possible. Around 317 people served on site this summer, with many others supporting in practical and administrative ways behind the scenes. Volunteers come from churches across the UK and abroad, offering their time and skills with great generosity. All officers complete DBS checks and provide references, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding. Many willingly give up their annual leave to serve, motivated by gratitude for what they have received in Christ.
We look back with gratitude for another year of the Lord’s provision and look ahead in faith, praying that He will continue to use this ministry to reach and bless young people across the UK—for His glory and in His Name.
SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Income | Expenditure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations | £21,861 | Camp running costs |
£83,312 |
| Camper Fees |
£64,458 | Publicity | £348 |
| Other | £3,429 | Administration | £1285 |
| Total | £89,750 | Total | £84,945 |
NET INCOME: £4,805
CCIW POLICIES
Discounts – CCIW operates a policy that no camper is turned away on grounds of financial difficulty. Discounts are also available for families where two or more children book. Further information is available on request from the Financial Secretary.
Investment Policy – CCIW will only invest surplus balances as cash deposits in UK based banks or building societies.
Reserves Policy – CCIW only holds reserves to ensure that equipment beyond its useful life is replaced on an ongoing basis, to fund new planned initiatives and as a contingency for unforeseeable events. As at 31/12/2024 CCIW had cash balances of £41,937. The aim of the trustees is to maintain the cash balances at a prudent level to deal with cashflow management and contingency for unforeseen events. The cost of replacing the CCIW equipment is estimated to be over £50,000.
Risk management - The trustees are continually reviewing the major strategic and operational risks which the charity faces and has established systems to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks. References are taken up for all on-site volunteers and CCIW is registered with the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) to undertake criminal record checks of all volunteers.
Ralph Hammond Secretary
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Christian Camps in Wales Ltd.
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Christian Camps in Wales Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also the directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
I have no other 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
16th October 2025
Name: Mr M Coles
Relevant professional qualification or body: FT Inspector of Taxes
Address: 14 Pengarth Rd, Falmouth TR11 2TY
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number: 1079713
CCIW Ltd Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Intangible Assets Tangible Assets 9 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and Prepayments 10 Bank and Cash in hand CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE 11 WITHIN ONE YEAR NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CAPITAL AND RESERVES Income and expenditure account Donation Reserve |
2024 £ 0 5,501 5,501 4,000 34,385 38,385 1,951 36,435 41,937 41,937 0 41,937 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 0 5,723 |
||
| 5,723 2,230 30,904 |
||
| 33,134 1,726 |
||
| 31,408 | ||
| 37,132 | ||
| 37,132 0 |
||
| 37,132 |
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 Income Notes £ Donations 9,477 Staff donations at camp 12,387 Fees charged to campers 64,458 Sale of tuck shop items 689 Deposit interest 340 Donations for use of minibus 2,400 Total 89,750 Expenditure Direct Charitable Expenditure £ Site rental 5,480 Vehicle & equipment depreciation 3,377 Profit on disposal of assets 0 Equipment maintenance and repairs 5,118 Equipment storage 3,715 Gas services 1,840 Sewage/toilets 2,462 Postage 89 Petrol / diesel and vehicle hire 2,907 Insurances 1,133 Travel and subsistence expenses 1,631 Gifts for minibus use 2,866 Minibus running costs 15,091 Miscellaneous site expenses 357 Staff training courses 131 Fees to undertake DBS checks 493 Camp running costs - food & general supplies 21,080 Camp running costs - cost of activities 14,139 Camp running costs - phone, postage, photocopying 549 Camp running costs - miscellaneous expenditure 854 83,312 Other Expenditure Publicity 3 348 Management and administration 4 1,285 1,633 Total Expenditure 84,945 Net Income for the Period 4,805 Fund balances brought forward 37,132 Fund balances carried forward 41,937 |
2023 |
|---|---|
| £ 8,814 12,223 57,736 (94) 255 2,400 |
|
| 81,334 | |
| £ 5,725 3,046 (535) 2,043 3,655 1,894 3,166 290 3,144 887 1,469 2,511 11,585 862 1,945 595 22,317 6,499 665 1,243 |
|
| 73,006 | |
| 492 1,163 |
|
| 1,656 | |
| 74,661 | |
| 6,673 30,459 |
|
| 37,132 |
Company Number: 3900844, Charity Number: 1079713
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historic cost convention and with applicable accounting standards including the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities.
2) DEPRECIATION
Depreciation is provided on camping equipment at the following rate based on the estimated useful life of those assets and their anticipated residual value at 14.3% p.a, (straight line basis). The minibuses have been acquired second hand. These are being depreciated over their expected lives of 3 years.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 3) PUBLICITY Production of brochures, signs and annual report Advertising |
2024 £ 264 84 348 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 323 169 |
||
| 492 |
4) MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHARITY
| Company annual return Independent examination fee Digital Ocean Bank charges & Paypal fees |
2024 £ 13 150 82 1040 1285 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 13 150 72 928 |
||
| 1163 |
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number:1079713
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
5) TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR REMUNERATION & EXPENSES
No trustee/director of Christian Camps in Wales has received or is due to receive any remuneration either directly or indirectly from the charitable company's funds.
Three trustees were reimbursed expenses as follows;
| Travel Expenses Subsistence |
2024 £ 0 0 0 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 0 0 |
||
| 0 |
6) STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS
All CCIW staff work on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration from charitable funds
7) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions during the financial year.
8) SHARE CAPITAL
CCIW has no share capital
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number:1079713
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
9) TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Purchased Assets
| COST at 1 January Additions Disposals at 31 December DEPRECIATION at 1 January Charge for year On disposals at 31 December NET BOOK VALUE at 31 December Donated Assets BOOK VALUE at 1 January Additions at 31 December DEPRECIATION at 1 January Charge for year at 31 December NET BOOK VALUE at 31 December 10) DEBTORS HMRC Tax Refund Debtors Prepayments |
2024 2023 £ £ 23,344 19,034 1,155 4,310 0 24,499 23,344 18,954 17,242 1,377 1,712 0 0 20,331 18,954 4,168 4,390 2024 2023 £ £ 1,000 1,000 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 Camping Equipment Trailers |
2024 2023 2024 2023 £ £ 6,100 7,600 29,444 26,634 2,000 0 3,155 4,310 0 -1,500 0 -1,500 8,100 6,100 32,599 29,444 6,100 7,600 25,054 24,842 667 0 2,044 1,712 0 -1,500 0 -1,500 6,767 6,100 27,098 25,054 1,333 0 5,501 4,390 2024 2023 2024 2023 £ £ 4,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 2,667 1,333 3,667 2,333 1,333 1,334 1,333 1,334 0 0 0 4,000 2,667 5,000 3,667 0 1,333 0 1,333 2024 2023 £ £ 1,000 1,030 2,800 1,000 200 200 4,000 2,230 Vehicles Motor vehicles Total Total |
2024 2023 Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,444 26,634 3,155 4,310 0 -1,500 |
|||
| 32,599 29,444 25,054 24,842 2,044 1,712 0 -1,500 |
|||
| 27,098 25,054 |
|||
| 5,501 4,390 |
|||
| 2024 2023 Total |
|||
| 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 |
|||
| 5,000 5,000 3,667 2,333 1,333 1,334 0 0 |
|||
| 5,000 3,667 |
|||
| 0 1,333 |
|||
| 2024 £ 1,000 2,800 200 4,000 |
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number:1079713
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 11) CREDITORS - AMOUNT FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Accruals and deferred income |
2024 1,951 1,951 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,726 | ||
| 1,726 |
12) FUND ACCOUNTING
In the accounting period, Christian Camps in Wales only operated a general fund, i.e. all its resources could be applied for the general purposes of the charitable company as set out in its governing document.
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number:1079713
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Christian Camps in Wales Ltd.
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Christian Camps in Wales Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also the directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
-
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
-
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
I have no other 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
16th October 2025
Name: Mr M Coles
Relevant professional qualification or body: FT Inspector of Taxes
Address: 14 Pengarth Rd, Falmouth TR11 2TY
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number: 1079713
CCIW Ltd Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Intangible Assets Tangible Assets 9 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and Prepayments 10 Bank and Cash in hand CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE 11 WITHIN ONE YEAR NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CAPITAL AND RESERVES Income and expenditure account Donation Reserve |
2024 £ 0 5,501 5,501 4,000 34,385 38,385 1,951 36,435 41,937 41,937 0 41,937 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 0 5,723 |
||
| 5,723 2,230 30,904 |
||
| 33,134 1,726 |
||
| 31,408 | ||
| 37,132 | ||
| 37,132 0 |
||
| 37,132 |
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 Income Notes £ Donations 9,477 Staff donations at camp 12,387 Fees charged to campers 64,458 Sale of tuck shop items 689 Deposit interest 340 Donations for use of minibus 2,400 Total 89,750 Expenditure Direct Charitable Expenditure £ Site rental 5,480 Vehicle & equipment depreciation 3,377 Profit on disposal of assets 0 Equipment maintenance and repairs 5,118 Equipment storage 3,715 Gas services 1,840 Sewage/toilets 2,462 Postage 89 Petrol / diesel and vehicle hire 2,907 Insurances 1,133 Travel and subsistence expenses 1,631 Gifts for minibus use 2,866 Minibus running costs 15,091 Miscellaneous site expenses 357 Staff training courses 131 Fees to undertake DBS checks 493 Camp running costs - food & general supplies 21,080 Camp running costs - cost of activities 14,139 Camp running costs - phone, postage, photocopying 549 Camp running costs - miscellaneous expenditure 854 83,312 Other Expenditure Publicity 3 348 Management and administration 4 1,285 1,633 Total Expenditure 84,945 Net Income for the Period 4,805 Fund balances brought forward 37,132 Fund balances carried forward 41,937 |
2023 |
|---|---|
| £ 8,814 12,223 57,736 (94) 255 2,400 |
|
| 81,334 | |
| £ 5,725 3,046 (535) 2,043 3,655 1,894 3,166 290 3,144 887 1,469 2,511 11,585 862 1,945 595 22,317 6,499 665 1,243 |
|
| 73,006 | |
| 492 1,163 |
|
| 1,656 | |
| 74,661 | |
| 6,673 30,459 |
|
| 37,132 |
Company Number: 3900844, Charity Number: 1079713
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historic cost convention and with applicable accounting standards including the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities.
2) DEPRECIATION
Depreciation is provided on camping equipment at the following rate based on the estimated useful life of those assets and their anticipated residual value at 14.3% p.a, (straight line basis). The minibuses have been acquired second hand. These are being depreciated over their expected lives of 3 years.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 3) PUBLICITY Production of brochures, signs and annual report Advertising |
2024 £ 264 84 348 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 323 169 |
||
| 492 |
4) MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHARITY
| Company annual return Independent examination fee Digital Ocean Bank charges & Paypal fees |
2024 £ 13 150 82 1040 1285 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 13 150 72 928 |
||
| 1163 |
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number:1079713
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
5) TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR REMUNERATION & EXPENSES
No trustee/director of Christian Camps in Wales has received or is due to receive any remuneration either directly or indirectly from the charitable company's funds.
Three trustees were reimbursed expenses as follows;
| Travel Expenses Subsistence |
2024 £ 0 0 0 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 0 0 |
||
| 0 |
6) STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS
All CCIW staff work on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration from charitable funds
7) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions during the financial year.
8) SHARE CAPITAL
CCIW has no share capital
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number:1079713
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
9) TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Purchased Assets
| COST at 1 January Additions Disposals at 31 December DEPRECIATION at 1 January Charge for year On disposals at 31 December NET BOOK VALUE at 31 December Donated Assets BOOK VALUE at 1 January Additions at 31 December DEPRECIATION at 1 January Charge for year at 31 December NET BOOK VALUE at 31 December 10) DEBTORS HMRC Tax Refund Debtors Prepayments |
2024 2023 £ £ 23,344 19,034 1,155 4,310 0 24,499 23,344 18,954 17,242 1,377 1,712 0 0 20,331 18,954 4,168 4,390 2024 2023 £ £ 1,000 1,000 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0 Camping Equipment Trailers |
2024 2023 2024 2023 £ £ 6,100 7,600 29,444 26,634 2,000 0 3,155 4,310 0 -1,500 0 -1,500 8,100 6,100 32,599 29,444 6,100 7,600 25,054 24,842 667 0 2,044 1,712 0 -1,500 0 -1,500 6,767 6,100 27,098 25,054 1,333 0 5,501 4,390 2024 2023 2024 2023 £ £ 4,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,000 4,000 5,000 5,000 2,667 1,333 3,667 2,333 1,333 1,334 1,333 1,334 0 0 0 4,000 2,667 5,000 3,667 0 1,333 0 1,333 2024 2023 £ £ 1,000 1,030 2,800 1,000 200 200 4,000 2,230 Vehicles Motor vehicles Total Total |
2024 2023 Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,444 26,634 3,155 4,310 0 -1,500 |
|||
| 32,599 29,444 25,054 24,842 2,044 1,712 0 -1,500 |
|||
| 27,098 25,054 |
|||
| 5,501 4,390 |
|||
| 2024 2023 Total |
|||
| 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 |
|||
| 5,000 5,000 3,667 2,333 1,333 1,334 0 0 |
|||
| 5,000 3,667 |
|||
| 0 1,333 |
|||
| 2024 £ 1,000 2,800 200 4,000 |
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number:1079713
CHRISTIAN CAMPS IN WALES LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR 1 JANUARY 2024 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 11) CREDITORS - AMOUNT FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Accruals and deferred income |
2024 1,951 1,951 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,726 | ||
| 1,726 |
12) FUND ACCOUNTING
In the accounting period, Christian Camps in Wales only operated a general fund, i.e. all its resources could be applied for the general purposes of the charitable company as set out in its governing document.
Company Number: 3900844 Charity Number:1079713