2021-03-17-accounts

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Annual Report and Accounts for the period from 18 March 2020 to 17 March 2021

Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Christian Union (CICCU) Registered Charity number: 1080230

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Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document

�� in the Bible by verbally presenting the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ to members of the University. As a vital support to this we seek to unite and strengthen those who desire to serve Christ. We seek �� herefore, the CICCU ��

Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit

�� the cross, and subsequent resurrection is tremendously good news: it offers everyone the promise of rescue from the consequences of our rebellion against God and the certain prospect of eternal life in perfect relationship with Him. We want everyone to hear about it! So CICCU runs events designed to introduce students to the historical figure of Jesus Christ, and to address their questions about his relevance to life today. In 2020, these outreach events took the form of live and prerecorded talks which were distributed online at https://www.youtube.com/c/CICCUTalks.

In February 2021, continuing an annual practice of hosting evangelistic outreach weeks, we held two weeks of online events. These formed a series, intended to offer an opportunity for students to take an extended �� implications for how human beings live and relate to God. The talks are accessible at https://storycambridge.uk/.

In support of our outreach events, CICCU holds weekly meetings intended for Christians, at both university and college levels. These meetings involve fellowship, sung praise, and Bible teaching, helping us to excite, equip and encourage one another as we unite around the aim

�� ghts away together with the same aims as our weekly meetings. This year the getaway took the form of an online conference and all our central weekly meetings were run remotely and streamed online, but some college-based meetings were able to happen in person.

CICCU also encourages its members to read the Bible one-to-one with their friends, sharing the difference Jesus has made in their own lives. We want to cultivate a culture of excitement about Jesus, where Cambridge Christians feel able to talk about him out of the deep joy that comes from knowing him personally.

�� needs to be at the centre of what we do as a Christian Union, so we also hold weekly prayer meetings for members at which we pray for our university, colleges, and one another, as well as world events.

Public benefit

We confirm that the trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit as they oversee the activities of the charity.

Achievements and Performance

We held events through the year according to the pattern outlined above, though most events and meetings which would normally run in person had to be moved online. Despite the difficulties presented by the pandemic we supported college-level events and discussion groups with the aim of engaging students with the claims of Jesus.

In September 2020, we hosted a conference for new students, in �� signed up to attend, and through a mixture of socially-distanced gatherings and Zoom calls we provided an opportunity to build friendships before arriving in Cambridge and to explore what it looks like to live for Jesus at university. As part of this, we explained the importance for Christian students of attending and serving a local church during their time at university, and many freshers chose to get stuck into a church when they arrived in Cambridge.

As a result of our events, and through the work of the Holy Spirit, many members of the University heard the gospel of Jesus proclaimed, and some have come to know him for themselves.

Financial Review

�� of Cambridge University and from students. During the year ending 17 March 2021 expenditure was lower than expected due to many of the in person events the charity usually runs being replaced by online events. The trustees are planning to consider how best to make use of the money that was not spent this past year and one thing being considered is increasing our grant making to other charities that have similar aims and objectives to ours. The CICCU has many donors so the risk of donations dropping considerably is low.

We hold £2000 of reserves to service costs in the instance that donations fall below a sustainable level.

Structure, Governance and Management

CICCU is governed by a constitution and is constituted as an unincorporated association.

New trustees are nominated by the current trustees and then ratified by a vote of the General Committee.

Reference and Administrative details

Name of the charity: Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Christian Union

Other name the charity uses: CICCU

Registered charity number: 1080230

Trustees:	Anna Webb	President
	David Evans	Vice-President
	Tabitha Dickson	Vice-President
	Lydia Mugge	Secretary
	Israel Shitta	Treasurer
	Alexander Fitzgerald	Prayer Secretary
	Mervyn Tong	International Secretary
	Iona Stewart	Events Secretary

The above report was approved by the trustees on 3[rd] December 2021 and is signed on behalf of all the trustees:

�� Keziah Heasman President

�� Joshua Erlebach Treasurer

Cambridge Inter Collegiate Christian Union (CICCU)

Receipts and Payments accounts

For the period from 18 March 2020 to 17 March 2021

Section A Receipts and payments

	Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Total funds	Last year
	to the nearest�	to the nearest�	to the nearest�	to the nearest�
Receipts
Income from donations of individuals	38,953	4,490	43,443	33,129
Income from church grants	300	-	300	2,750
Income from charitable activites	4,169	-	4,169	18,626
Income from other trading activities	295	-	295	-
Investment income	3	-	3	-
Total reciepts	43,720	4,490	48,210	54,505
Payments			-
Getaways	-	-	-	21,392
Events week	5,997	-	5,997	7,748
Grants	-	-	-	1,800
Charity running costs	2,796	-	2,796	-
Central events	849	4,495	5,344	10,924
Total payments	9,641	4,495	14,136	41,864
Net of receipts/(payments)	34,078	(5)	34,073	12,641
Transfers between funds	(5)	5	-
Cash funds last year end	45,118	-	45,118
Cash funds this year end	79,191	0	79,191

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details Cash funds (assests) Cash in bank *Total cash funds* Unpresented cheques (assests) nil Unpresented Cheques (liabilities) nil	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest� to the nearest� 79,191 -
	79,191 -

Signed on behalf of all the trustees:

�� Keziah Heasman President Date: 3[rd] December 2021

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Joshua Erlebach
Treasurer
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Date: 3[rd] December 2021

Notes to the accounts

CICCU holds money in a deposit account which is not currently used. It is reserved �� donations. This money is held in a unrestricted designated fund.

Most funds received, paid, and held during the financial year 18[th] March 2020 � 17[th] March 2021 are part of the unrestricted general fund.

A restricted fund was held during the year of money donated for the purpose of �� e undergraduates. The fund had a zero balance at year end.

Receipts categories:

Donations of individuals � charitable donations from private individuals, mostly alumni of the society.

� Church grants grant payments received from churches that share the aims of the charity.

� Other trading activities income that has been received from refunds for goods purchased by the charity.

Charitable activities - income from activities CICCU runs that are not otherwise explicitly listed in the accounts.

Investment income � small amount of money received from interest on the deposit bank account.

Payments categories:

� Getaways costs of the annual retreat events, no in person retreats could be run for the year in question due to COVID restrictions.

Events week � costs of the annual main event mission week to which all members of the University are welcome.

Grants � ��

Central events � costs of regular events outside of the main event mission week that the charity runs for its members and the wider membership of the University.

Charity running costs - this mostly consists of legal costs as well as stationery costs and other sundry payments for the day to day running of the charity.

CICCU receives funds from its members ('Internal Donations') and former members who have graduated ('External Donations') which both come under the category �� financial situation through finance letters issued three time a year. CICCU also receives some financial support from churches on a one-off basis.

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ members of Cambridge Inter Collegiate Christian Union On accounts for the year Charity no 1080230 ended[17/03/2021]

Set out on pages 1-2

Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year 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: • examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, • 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
• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

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.

Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
- have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date: 15/01/2022 Signed: Name: Aaron Immanuel Kemp

IER

Relevant professional Foundation Certificate in Accounting (AAT, Level 2) qualification(s) or body (if any):

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.(E.g. accounting records have not been kept in accordance with s132 of the Charities’ Act 2011 and those accounts do not comply with the requirements of the 2008 Regulations setting out the form and content of charity accounts; any material expenditure or action which appears not to be in accordance with the trusts of the charity; any failure to be provided with information and explanations by any past or present trustee, officer or employee; and any material consistency between the accounts and the trustees’ annual report.)

Give here brief details of n/a any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .