Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] October 2019 Period start date To Period end date
Charity name: THE COX FAMILY CHRISTIAN TRUST
Charity registration number: 1083581
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The object of the Charity is the advancement of the Christian Religion by: - |
| 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 |
1.the provision of financial and other assistance to Christian Organisations and Churches for the furtherance of their work in the propagation of the Gospels 2. the provision of financial and other assistance to individual ministers of Christian organisations and Churches and their dependants… …for their personal support if in need through age, infirmity, incapacity or otherwise… and… …in any event for purposes directly connected with their ministry and/or the propagation of the Gospels 3. the provision of financial or other assistance in printing and publishing literature approved by the Trustees as being in furtherance of the propagation of the Gospels 4. the provision of financial or other assistance in connection with the purchase and distribution of the Holy Scriptures worldwide 5. such other means (of an exclusively charitable nature) as the trustees from time to time think fit. |
| 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
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1. Supplied the means by which ABBA INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (The Gambia) could acquire a fresh water supply for the school. 2. Provided the means by which three pastors of the Holistic Gospel Church (Damongo, N.Ghana) received training at the Maranatha Bible College (Accra) and continual support in their ministries. 3. Supplied the means by which the MURUGU (N. Ghana) Community farm Project achieved a reliable water supply as supported by the Holistic Gospel Church 4. Support David McGuire’s ministry in Romania to provide homes for the Homeless. 5. Support the Bible Translators in N Ghana for the Hanga language. 6. Continue to give support and assistance to the pastors and dependants of the ministers in the Holistic Gospel church, including the supply and continued maintenance of a vehicle to use for Christian outreach and community benefit. 7. Supply financial support for medical expenses in relation to pastors/elders of the HGC and to supply financial support for pastors to attain qualifications pertinent to their calling and also to pursue paid employment to enable them to continue in their pastoral role for which there is little remuneration. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | ||
| Financial Review | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | During the year the charity raised £27,273 from donations, fundraising and gift aid tax rebates. It's total expenditure for the year was £31,467 of which just £60 was spent on overheads, the balance being used to pay grants and donations for charitable purposes. At 30 September 2020 the charity had cash and other monetary funds amounting to £10,464. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees only hold such reserves as they feel appropriate to meet anticipated future requests for grants and donations relevant to the charity. As the charity has negligible overheads it is not necessary to hold reserves to cover future liabilities of this type. The trustees only make grants and donations for which they have funds available. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The reserves held at 30 September 2020 were £10,464. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees are not aware of any uncertainties concerning the charity continuing as a going concern. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations from individuals, other charities, churches. In this period – the sale of craft items donated to the charity by her family following the deathofalocal friend. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facingthe charity |
None |
Para 1.46
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed,royalcharter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Trust |
| 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 | Prospective trustees are selected by personal invitation by the Founder and two remaining Original Trustees. New trustees are selected based on their knowledge and skills which would contribute to running the charity along with a Christian faith. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name THE COX FAMILY CHRISTIAN TRUST Other name the charity uses THE CFC TRUST Registered charity number 1083581 Charity’s principal address 21 Long Grove Seer Green, Beaconsfield, Bucks. HP9 2YN
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARION COX | FOUNDER | |||
| TIMOTHY COX | ORIGINAL TRUSTEE |
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| MALCOLM COX | ORIGINAL TRUSTEE |
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| RICHARD PRICE | TRUSTEE |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| **adviser ** |
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) Timothy James Allan Cox Full name(s) Marion Charlotte Cox Position (eg Secretary, Founder Trustee Original Trustee Chair, etc) Date 15th July 2021
The�Cox�Family�Christian�Trust
Receipts�and�Payments�Account�for�the�year to�30�September�2020
and
Statement�of�Assets�and�Liabilities� as�at�30�September�2020
Charity�Number�1083581
The�Cox�Family�Christian�Trust
Charity�number�-�1083581
Receipts�and�Payments�Account For�the�year�ended�30�September�2020
| Receipts Donationsreceived Fundraisingevents Giftaidtaxrefund Interestondepositaccount Totalreceiptsfortheyear Payments Grantsanddonationspaid Bankcharges Totalpaymentsfortheyear Netpaymentsfortheyear Transfersbetweenfunds Cashandsimilarfundsbroughtforward Cashandsimilarfundsat30September2020 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 17,102 220 2,737 6 20,065 24,199 60 24,259 -4,194 0 14,658 10,464 |
Restricted Funds £ 7,208 0 0 0 7,208 7,208 0 7,208 0 0 0 0 |
Total LastYear Funds to 30September 2019 £ £ 24,310 220 2,737 6 27,273 15,030 31,407 60 31,467 16,980 -4,194 -1,950 0 0 14,658 16,608 10,464 14,658 |
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Page�1.
The�Cox�Family�Christian�Trust
Charity�number�-�1083581
Statement�of�assets�and�liabilities As�at��30�September�2020
| Assets CashFunds Bankcurrentaccount Bankdepositaccount Totalcashfunds Othermonetaryassets Loanmadeforcharitablepurposes-recoverable amount Totalothermonetaryfunds TotalAssets Labilities NetFunds Representedby: Unrestrictedandrestrictedfunds |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,994 5,170 7,164 3,300 3,300 10,464 0 10,464 10,464 10,464 |
Restricted Funds £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Total LastYear Funds to 30September 2019 £ £ 1,994 6,194 5,170 5,164 7,164 11,358 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 10,464 14,658 0 0 10,464 14,658 10,464 14,658 10,464 14,658 |
|---|---|---|---|
The�above�Statement�of�assets�and�liabilities�and�attached�Receipts�and�payments�account�were�approved�by�the�Trustees on��15�July�2021.
T�Cox� Trustee
M�Cox Trustee
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Independent�examiner's� report�on�the�accounts�
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I�report�to�the�trustees�on�my�examination�of�the�accounts�of�the�above� charity�(“the�Trust”)�for�the�year�ended�30/09/2020.
- Responsibilities�and� As�the�charity�trustees�of�the�Trust,�you�are�responsible�for�the�preparation� basis�of�report� of�the�accounts�in�accordance�with�the�requirements�of�the�Charities�Act� 2011�(“the�Act”).��
I�report�in�respect�of�my�examination�of�the�Trust’s�accounts�carried�out�� under�section�145�of�the�2011�Act�and�in�carrying�out�my�examination,�I� have�followed�the�applicable�Directions�given�by�the�Charity�Commission� under�section�145(5)(b)�of�the�Act.
Independent� examiner's�statement�
I�have�completed�my�examination.��I�confirm�that�no�material�matters�have� come�to�my�attention�in�connection�with�the�examination�which�gives�me� cause�to�believe�that�in,�any�material�respect:�
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accounting�records�were�not�kept�in�accordance�with�section�130�of� the�Act�or��
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the�accounts�do�not�accord�with�the�accounting�records�
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Date: 15th�July�2021�
Signed:�
Name: David�S�Jordan
Relevant�professional� FCCA�
qualification(s)�or�body�
(if�any):
Address: Dell�Lees,�Seer�Green
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
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October�2018�
IER�
The�Cox�Family�Christian�Trust
Receipts�and�Payments�Account�for�the�year to�30�September�2020
and
Statement�of�Assets�and�Liabilities� as�at�30�September�2020
Charity�Number�1083581
The�Cox�Family�Christian�Trust
Charity�number�-�1083581
Receipts�and�Payments�Account For�the�year�ended�30�September�2020
| Receipts Donationsreceived Fundraisingevents Giftaidtaxrefund Interestondepositaccount Totalreceiptsfortheyear Payments Grantsanddonationspaid Bankcharges Totalpaymentsfortheyear Netpaymentsfortheyear Transfersbetweenfunds Cashandsimilarfundsbroughtforward Cashandsimilarfundsat30September2020 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 17,102 220 2,737 6 20,065 24,199 60 24,259 -4,194 0 14,658 10,464 |
Restricted Funds £ 7,208 0 0 0 7,208 7,208 0 7,208 0 0 0 0 |
Total LastYear Funds to 30September 2019 £ £ 24,310 220 2,737 6 27,273 15,030 31,407 60 31,467 16,980 -4,194 -1,950 0 0 14,658 16,608 10,464 14,658 |
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Page�1.
The�Cox�Family�Christian�Trust
Charity�number�-�1083581
Statement�of�assets�and�liabilities As�at��30�September�2020
| Assets CashFunds Bankcurrentaccount Bankdepositaccount Totalcashfunds Othermonetaryassets Loanmadeforcharitablepurposes-recoverable amount Totalothermonetaryfunds TotalAssets Labilities NetFunds Representedby: Unrestrictedandrestrictedfunds |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,994 5,170 7,164 3,300 3,300 10,464 0 10,464 10,464 10,464 |
Restricted Funds £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
Total LastYear Funds to 30September 2019 £ £ 1,994 6,194 5,170 5,164 7,164 11,358 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 10,464 14,658 0 0 10,464 14,658 10,464 14,658 10,464 14,658 |
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The�above�Statement�of�assets�and�liabilities�and�attached�Receipts�and�payments�account�were�approved�by�the�Trustees on��15�July�2021.
T�Cox� Trustee
M�Cox Trustee
Page�2.
Independent�examiner's� report�on�the�accounts�
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Report�to�the�trustees/� Charity�Name� members�of The�Cox�Family�Christian�Trust�� On�accounts�for�the�year� 30[th] �September�2020� Charity�no� 1083581� ended (if�any) Set�out�on�pages 1�and�2�
I�report�to�the�trustees�on�my�examination�of�the�accounts�of�the�above� charity�(“the�Trust”)�for�the�year�ended�30/09/2020.
- Responsibilities�and� As�the�charity�trustees�of�the�Trust,�you�are�responsible�for�the�preparation� basis�of�report� of�the�accounts�in�accordance�with�the�requirements�of�the�Charities�Act� 2011�(“the�Act”).��
I�report�in�respect�of�my�examination�of�the�Trust’s�accounts�carried�out�� under�section�145�of�the�2011�Act�and�in�carrying�out�my�examination,�I� have�followed�the�applicable�Directions�given�by�the�Charity�Commission� under�section�145(5)(b)�of�the�Act.
Independent� examiner's�statement�
I�have�completed�my�examination.��I�confirm�that�no�material�matters�have� come�to�my�attention�in�connection�with�the�examination�which�gives�me� cause�to�believe�that�in,�any�material�respect:�
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accounting�records�were�not�kept�in�accordance�with�section�130�of� the�Act�or��
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the�accounts�do�not�accord�with�the�accounting�records�
I�have�no�concerns�and�have�come�across�no�other�matters�in�connection� with�the�examination�to�which�attention�should�be�drawn�in�order�to�enable�a� proper�understanding�of�the�accounts�to�be�reached.�
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Date: 15th�July�2021�
Signed:�
Name: David�S�Jordan
Relevant�professional� FCCA�
qualification(s)�or�body�
(if�any):
Address: Dell�Lees,�Seer�Green
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
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