Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Mi)nlli From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Blaze Church Newquay Trust Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1096154 Charity's principal address 5 St Michaels Road Newquay Cornwall Postcode TR7 1QZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustee name Offlce Ilf any) Name of per80n lor body) entltled toa 0Snt trustee Ifan Leaders Resolution Declan Brannigan Elaine Plant Michelle Ladd Catherine Smith Chair Secretary Leaders Resolution Leaders Resolution Leaders Resolution 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Trust Deed Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee selection methods Resolution of the Leaders Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity'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 them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities To advance the Christian faith in accordance with Statement of Beliefs appearing in the schedule. To release persons who are stuck in conditions of need or hardshiplaged or sick. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TAR
Weekly meetings, monthly prayer meetings, alpha course, freedom in Christ course, financial gifts, community work, youth work, children's work, working with the elderly and Isolated. Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. TAR
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year As a church we recognise the importance of community and have become more and more aware of the number of lonely and isolated people in Newquay. As a result we host a once a month Sunday morning event at our local orchard and barlrestaurant where people are invited to get together simply for a coffee and chat. We have continued working with Twos Company which is a project designed to reach the elderly and isolated in their homes. All volunteers are trained, DBS checked and given safeguarding training to simply have a cup of tea and a chat, either by a physical visit or a phone call once a week. We have been involved in the Cornwall Christmas Box appeal and hosted a Christmas family event at a local barlrestaurant which included children's crafts, quiz and band and carols. We also ran an Easter Trail event at our local orchard. We have given money to local and global charities including relief for the risis in the Middle-East, poverty in Nepal, and the Pot Noodle ministry and The Foodbank in Newquay. We have provided practical care and support for parents with newborns, for family emergencies, and for people suffering with physical and mental health conditions. We also ran several courses including The Marriage Course, The Marriage Preparation Course, and The Alpha Course. We have assisted many people in learning more about Jesus, the Bible, and the Christian faith, and given people practical tools for flourishing in family life. TAR
Section E Financial review We have a reserve of £2000 which we are continuing to review alongside our updated reserves policy. We do not have any grants or owe any money to a third party. We currently hold both restricted funds and designated funds in the hope we will one day own our own building. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review detsils (Optional infomiation) The previous issues with our landlord not providing invoices within the correct financial year has now been fully resolved. In preparing the 2024 accounts it came to light that over the months of Dec'23-April'24 (tax year 23-24) there was an issue with the figures that had been entered into Sage Payroll. In trying to move the year on and realising Payroll had previously been set up incorrectly the figures were cleared for these months and re-entered incorrectly which meant they did not match what had already been paid from the bank account, this resulted in a difference of £296.28 extra having been physically paid compared to what was put through Payroll. Having discussed this together, considering all implications, and also with outside advice we have made a unanimous decision not to ask Declan to repay this money, the main reason being that Declan queried an increase in his wage in March'24 and we confirmed that the amount was correct. Furthermore, Declan is not employed as a trustee and also the issue occurred within the previous tax year 23-24. As a trust we made the mistake and feel it unfair to cause Declan any financial stress or worry in trying to find the funds to repay it. Declan has not been involved in any of these discussions and decisions as this would clearly be a major conflict of interest. Payroll has since been working correctly and do not foresee any further issues. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. 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) Elaine Plant Secretary Date 3011012025 TAR
Statement of Financial Activities for 12 months to 31 December 2024 Income & Expenditure
| Statement of Financial Activities for 12 months to 31 December 2024 Income & Expenditure |
Statement of Financial Activities for 12 months to 31 December 2024 Income & Expenditure |
Statement of Financial Activities for 12 months to 31 December 2024 Income & Expenditure |
Statement of Financial Activities for 12 months to 31 December 2024 Income & Expenditure |
Statement of Financial Activities for 12 months to 31 December 2024 Income & Expenditure |
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| Total 2023 | Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2024 |
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| RECEIPTS | ||||
| Gifts received | £ 36,151 | £ 34,729 | £ 14,410 | £ 49,139 |
| Gift Aid received | £ 5,414 | £ 7,786 | £ 7,786 | |
| Interest on Premium Account | £ 477 | £ 1,322 | £ 1,322 | |
| Ministries | £ 935 | £ 155 | £ 1,235 | £ 1,390 |
| Admin/Office | £ 365 | £ 302 | £ 302 | |
| Sunday Meetings | £ 297 | £ 300 | £ 100 | £ 400 |
| Miscellaneous | £ 2,000 | £ 2,000 | ||
| Conferences | £ 1,410 | £ 4,270 | £ 4,270 | |
| Insurance/Membership fees | £ 15 | £ 19 | £ 19 | |
| TOTAL INCOME | £ 45,064.00 | £ 46,613 | £ 20,015 | £ 66,628 |
| Total 2023 | Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2024 |
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| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Staff Costs | £ 15,513 | £ 16,122 | £ 16,122 | |
| Ministries | £ 1,796 | £ 1,156 | £ 616 | £ 1,772 |
| Sunday Meetings | £ 19,258 | £ 10,351 | £ 100 | £ 10,451 |
| Conferences | £ 6,244 | £ 3,604 | £ 1,270 | £ 4,874 |
| Office Administration | £ 7,047 | £ 7,774 | £ 7,774 | |
| Insurance/Membership Fees | £ 1,169 | £ 1,443 | £ 1,443 | |
| Travel Expenses/Overseas | £ 119 | £ 23 | £ 23 | |
| Training | £ 280 | £ 152 | £ 152 | |
| Publicity | £ 1,064 | £ 467 | £ 467 | |
| Charitable gifts | £ 6,073 | £ 5,310 | £ 5,310 | |
| Hardship | £ 2,350 | £ 4,000 | £ 4,000 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | £ 60,913 | £ 50,402 | £ 1,986 | £ 52,388 |
| Net Receipts | -£ 15,849 | £ 14,240 | ||
| Total Funds Brought Forward | £ 94,317 | £ 78,468 | ||
| Transfer from General Funds | ||||
| Total Funds Carried Forward | £ 78,468 | £ 92,708 |
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| Current Assets Balance Sheet at 31st December 2024 |
Current Assets Balance Sheet at 31st December 2024 |
Current Assets Balance Sheet at 31st December 2024 |
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| Current Assets | ||
| Blaze Community Account | £ 16,129 | |
| Blaze Premium Account | £ 76,579 | |
| TOTAL | £ 92,708 | |
| Funds | ||
| Designated Building | £ 28,122 | |
| Restricted Building | £ 21,298 | |
| Restricted Funds | £ 3,619 | |
| Unrestricted Funds | £ 39,669 | |
| TOTAL BALANCE | £ 92,708 | |
The Financial Statements attached for the period ended 31st December 2024 were approved by the Trustees on:
Signed:
Date:
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Blaze Church Newquay Trust Independent Examiners Report
I report to the trustees of Blaze Church Newquay Trust on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
Basis of Examination
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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the trust and a comparison of the accounts prepared using those records. An examination will also consider any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, seeking explanations from the trustees regarding any such issues.
An independent examination is not an Audit and as such, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts show a ‘true and fair view’.
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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�. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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�. the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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�. the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have no 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.
Oluwapelumi Bolorunduro MIAB
For and on behalf of JEJE Accounting and Consulting
Southampton| Hampshire
Date: 29/10/2025
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