Thames Valley Churches of Christ
IA company limited by guaranleel
Registered Company Number: 04767513
Registered Charity Number: 1099382
TRUSTEESREPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR 15 MONTHS PERIOD ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
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CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Details
Trustees. Report
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes lo the Financial Statements
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
TRUSTEES
Dr Jasminder Mankoo
Mr. Christopher Birtles
MINISTERS
Mr. Timothy Dannatt
Mrs. Siobhan Dannatt
COMPANY SECRETARY AND ADMINISTRATOR
Dennis Obongonyinge ACMA
REGISTERED OFFICE
137 Deepcut Bridge Road
Deepcul
Camberley
Surrey
GU16 6SD
LEGAL STATUS
Thames Valley Churches of Christ Is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 16th May 2003,
Registration No 04767513. Registered with the Charity Commission Registration No 1099382
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Tru$t•es' report for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024
The Trustees present their annual report and independently examined financial statements for 15
months ended 31 March 2024
Structure, governance and management
Thames Valley Churches of Christ is a company limited by guarantee Icompany Number 47675131. It
is also a registered charity (Charity Number 10993821. Both regislralions are in England and Wales.
The organisalions registered address is, 137 Deepcut Bridge Road. Deepcul, Camberley. surrey, GU16
6SD.
Because of its. dual status as a company and a charity. the same people serve as its company DirectOTS
and charity Tru51ees. A list of those serving is given on page l. In this document. the term "Trustee" is
used, but this should also be tsken lo imply the role of "Direclorf.. Trustees meetings are held face lo
face al least four limes per annum. The day-104ay adminislralion of the charity is delegated to the
"Company Secretary" The day to day "spiritual" leadership and guidance of the charity is delegated lo
"the Ministry leader and the women's ministry leader
Thames valley Churches of Christ continues to have warm and independent links with a poverty-relief
charity called HOPE worldwide and continues to encourage Ils members lo support their work.
Public benefit
The trustees have complied with the duty set out In section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due
regard to public benefit guidance by the commission. All Iruslees give their lime voluntarily and receive
no benefit from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the chanty by the trustees are set out in note
6 to the accounts.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of Thames Valley Churches of Christ are defined in its Articles of Association as follows.
'Yhe advancement of the Christian rgligion and the ￿lief of poverty in the United Kingdom
and elsewhe￿ throughout the worfd"
The main ways In which Thames Valley Churches of Christ accomplishes its objects are through..
adult ministry Ilhis includes prayer. leachin9, preaching, spiritual counselling and
evangelism)
youth and children's ministry
assistance to the needy and the sick
Prayer, teaching, counselling and evangelism
Thames Valley Churches of Christ aim lo facilitate the worship of God and to promote the everyday
application of Chris's teachings. The charity continues lo focus on small groups in the counties of
Surrey. Hanls, Berkshire, Dorset and 8uckinghamshire All the groups meet frequently lo pray and
worship together and lo receive biblical teaching. The charity employed a fulllime pastoral worker and
a women's leader. 11 also continued lo use the services of a leaching and worship leader on a
consultancy Iself*mployedl contract. With the help and support of members of the congregations the
Sunday worship services. and mid-week meetings are open lo members of the wider community and
visitors are welcome. All these activities aim to foster and promote the everyday application of Christ's
teachings.
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Trustees, report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Youth and Children's ministry
As In previous years the charity has pul resources into building an effective youth ministry for families
within the congregations and their surrounding neighbourhoods. All youth and children's activities are
organised with the safely and security of the children al ils heart. The charity has subscribed lo the
services of the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service Inow Thityone."eightl who provide an
invaluable service In supporting this work. Weekly classes this year were focused on Creating an
encouraging environment in which children can build an understanding of God and grow in their
confidence and self-esleem and develop an appreciation of the relevance and usefulness ot Christ in
their everyday lives. The children are encouraged lo invite their friends and family along lo these evenl5.
Assisting the Needy and the Sick
As in previous years the charity aims lo meet the local needs among its members and in the local
community. The Charity strives to imitate Jesus concern for those in need by supporting and partnering
with HOPE Worldwide la UK registered charity). This year the charity continued lo support the work of
HOPE Worldwide In India Isupport for the "Village of Hope" This year the church also supported the
work oh HOPE Worldwide In Lebanon and Croalia.. As in previous, members of the rxingregations are
encouraged lo volunteer their time and to contribute resources to support the work of HOPE Worldwide.
Achievements in the year
The Church this year has tsken new staff and is preparing for a transition in leadership, which is
quite exciting. The continues lo grow and spread in small groups Again the youth ministry had a very
successful summer camp In Isla of Wight. The youth ministry continued to engage and inspire young
people from within the church and the local community by using online resources. The Is also focussing
on building a young families and young professionals ministry. The church also had a great summer
programme with an outdoor service in the summer of 2023.
Leaders continue to rise up in the small groups and locations and a wealth of lalenl that is needed for
the church to continue lo thrive Is very encouraging
Financial review
In overseeing the finances and administration of the charity, the Trustees wish lo ensure that it complies
with all relevant legislation and regulations. However. they also seek lo apply a high standard of self-
regulation, as they seek lo imitsle the standard set In the Bible by the Apostle Paul".
"We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gNft. For we are taking pains to do
what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord bul also in the eyes of men." 2 Cor 8.'20-21,
Most donations are received from congregational members by standing orders.
The Trustees do not believe the charity is Involved in risky activity. All ne￿$Sary employets and public
liability insurance policies are held and under constant review.
The organisalion has taken on more costs as we prepare for transition in leadership bul the trustees
believe was in good financial health during the 15 months that ended 31 March 2024. The accumulated
funds of £23,456 as al 31 December 202212021. £68,308]

Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Trustees, report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Future Plans
The trustees continue to focus on growing the church with particular emphasis on the following."
encourage and support continued growth in our current ¢ongregalions.
continue to seek new outreach and church plantings within the Thames Valley region.
continued support for the needy ancl the sick.
Recruit younger people into leadership of the church. As already demonslraled by the hiring
of a new young ministry couple.
Principle risks
The Trustees periodically review and update the organisalion's risk register Three headline risks
concern safeguarding. and maintaining the goodwill of church members. These risks and a summary
of our miligalion plans are described as follows".
Safeguarding the well-being of children land vulnerable adults) in church care.. the Trustees want
to have land be seen lo havel the highest standards in child protection. We are informed by advice
from Thityone."eighl (formerly Churches Child Protection Advisory Service). All staff are required to
attend suitable training Iboth on appointment and periodically Ihereafterl, an¢we are expanding
the Disclosure and Barring Service IDBSI checks to include all members regularly involved in such
activities.
Trust and goodwill of church members.. the financial and operational continuity of the charity is
intrinsically lied to the continued trust and goodwill of the church members towards the charity. Ils
leadership and ils effectiveness in catrying out ils purpose We seek lo protect and strengthen that
goodwill through upholding the expectation of wholehearted participation In the life of the church by
all ils members, healthy engagement with church leadership. and forums such as the Annual
Church Meeting where questions about the church's finanTrs and impact can be raised and
addressed.
Future leaders. the trustees recognise the need lo address the demographic gap within the church.
The trustees are working with the current leaders to develop a young professionals ministry lo act
as a recruitment vehicle for future leaders.
Conclusions
This ￿port has demonstrated that Thames Valley Churches of Christ is accomplishing ils objectives lo
spread the message and teachings of Jesus Christ. and lo help those affected by poverty and sickness.
In so doing. il Is bringing benefits lo wider society and eommunily through ils a¢livilies. The organisalion
is in a sound financial position and is well placed lo build on its work in 2024.
Approved by the Trustees. and signed on their behalf on 31 January 2025 by
Mr Christopher Birtles
Trustoe
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Trustees, report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Statement of trustees. responsibilities
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial slalemenls that give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the charity al the end of the financial year and of 11s surplus or deficit for the financial
year. In doing so the Trustees are required to.
Select suitable accounting policie5 and then apply them consistently,
Make sound judgement5 and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it Is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which d￿SchO5e within
reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that
the financial statements comply with the Companie5 Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible lor
safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In accordance with company law. as the company's Directors. we certify that..
so far as we are aware, there is no relevant audit infomialion ol which the company's auditors
are unaware, and
as the Directors of the company we have taken all the steps that we oughuo have taken in
order to make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the
charity's auditors are aware of that in formation.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies
Act 2006 applicable lo company's subject lo the small companies, regime.
Approved by the Trustees, and signed on their behalf on 31 January 2025 by
Mr Christopher 81rt1es
Trustee
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Independent Examiners Report
Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of Thames Valley Churches of ChrisL
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Thames Valley Churches of
Christ for 15 months lo 31. March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's Irustees of the Company (and ils directors for the purposes of company lawl
you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements
of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under
Part 16 of the 2006 Art 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 I'lhe 2011 AGt') In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by
the Charity Commission under section 145151 (bl 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..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as reffjired by section
386 of the 2006 Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those fecords,. or
3. 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
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by charities
lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211
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 ord$r to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
J (JLJ
Johanna Tebbs
(Accountant)
31st January 2025
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2022
Restricted
HOPE
World￿de
Projects
Funds
A8strScted
Benevolenc
e lunds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Notes
Income from-
Donations
240,499
32,155
272,654
245,675
Tolal Inc¢)me
240,499
32,155
272,654
245,675
Expenditure on..
Charitable activitles
Preaching. leaching. evangelism
& counselling
Kingdorn kids & youth Eninislry
Benevo￿nCe & Missions
243.736
243.736
1B2,493
10.750
10,750
14,936
62.134
43.291
19,729
63,019
T¢)tal expendoture
254.846
43,291
19,729
317,505
259,563
Net income I (Expenditurel
113.9871
111,1361
119.7291
144,8511
113.8881
B8lance5 brought fomRrd
at 1 January 2023
17.988
14.965
35.356
68,307
82.195
Balances carried fO￿ard
at 31 March 2024
4,002
3,829
16.627
23,458
68,307
There were no recognised gains and losses for the year other than those included in the Statement of
Financial Aclivilies. All activities of the charity were derived from continuing activities.
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2024
Note5
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets for use by the charity
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtor5
Cash al bank and in hand
19.948
23,388
58.777
75,268
134,045
134,046
CREDITORS- amounts falling due wlthln
ono year
19.876
65.737
Net Current Assets
23.458
68,309
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Reslficted HOPE Worldwide Projects
Restr￿ed BenevolenGe
Unrestricted
3,829
15.627
4.002
14.965
35.356
17.988
23.456
6B,309
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies, regime.,
Approved by the Trustees. and signed on their behalf on 31Sl January 2025 by
Christopher Birtles
Trustee
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted by the Trustees in the preparation of the financial
statements are set out below The accounting policies have been applied consistently
throughout the year and in the preceding year.
al Basis of Accounting
The financial ststements are prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Chaiities." Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021. the Financi81 Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. They are drawn up on the historical accounting
basis. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit enlily under FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis.
bl Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the corfjilions for receipt
have been mel and there Is reasonable assurance of receipt and the amount can be quantified
with reasonable accuracy. Where a claim for repayment of income lax has or will be made.
such income is grossed up for the lax recoverable.
The following specific policies are applied to categories of income".
Donations
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and is inclLJded in full in the Slalement of
Financial Activities when receivable. Donations lo which the eharily is entitled bul which have
not been received by the year end are included in income in the Statement of Financial Activities
and shown as debtors
in the balance sheet.
Tax reclaimed on monies donated under the Gift Aid scheme
Income under this category is recognised In the financial slalemenls on the dale that the
underlying donation Is received by the charity, where the tax reclaim is made within three
months of the end of the financial year.
HOPE worldwide UK
Collections are often taken up on the Sunday services of the charity on behalf of HOPE
wortdwide UK lo support the work of HOPE worldwide UK and other HOPE worldwide affiliates
around the world. These amounts are not included in the accounts of this charity.
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024 {continuedl
¢1 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis when a liability is incurred. Expenditure include
any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure lo which il
relates.
Expenditure on charltable activities comprise those Costs incurred by the charity in the
delivery of its activities and services for ils beneficiaries It includes both costs that can be
allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary lo support
them.
All costs are allocated between expenditure categories of the Slalemenl of Financial Activities
on a basis consistent with the use of resourTrs Costs relating lo a activity are allocated difeclly,
others are apportioned on an appropriate basis
dl Volunteers
The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial stalemenls.
Further details of the contribution made by volunteers can be found in the Trustees, report.
el Fund accounting
The charity maintains various types of funds as follows..
Unrestricted fund
This represents unrestricted Income which is expendable at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the objectives of the charity. Such funds may be held lo finance both working
apilal and capital investment. The charity at present has no designated funds.
Restrlcted fund- HOPE Worldwide Projects
This represents donations which are given by the donors for work with Hope Nepal and India
Projects and are restricted lo this use.
Restricted fund- 8enevol¢nce
This represents donations which are given by Ima donors for benevolence work within the
church and local communities and are reslricled lo this use.
gl Tangiblg Fixed Assets
The charity acquired no large assets during the year. Fixed assets that cost less than £1,000
are written off In the year in the statement of financial aclivilies.
h) Pension costs
The charity operates a defined contribution scheme through a registered company of
investment specialists. Contributions are made on behalf of all qualifying.employees who have
elected lo join the scheme All required contributions during the period were accrued in
accordance with the scheme's rules and charged lo the Statement of Financial Activities for the
year.
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
[} VAT
The charity is exempl from VAT under HMRC registration threshold.
jl Charitable commitments
Charitable commitments which are legally binding on the Trustees are accounted for as
expendiluie in the Slalement of financial Aclivilies. Where the promise of financial support is
not binding on the Trustees, such intentions are accounted for by a transfer lo a designated
reserve. Activities that are lo be wholly financed from future income do not form part of such
designation and are disclosed in a note lo the account5.
Donations
Donations represent reslricled and unrestricted income donated by members of the church and
visitors al midweek and Sunday meetings of the charity in ils various locations and by standing
order
Donations
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
2022
184,912
60,763
245,675
2024
240.499
32.155
272,654
3 Expenditure on charitable activities
suppo
Dirert
2024
Z022
Costs
Costs
Costs
Total
Totsi
Direct charitable expenditLrre:
Preaching. leaching. evangelism &
counselling
152.349
91,387
243.736
182,493
Kingdom kid5 & youth min151ry
Benevolen* & Missions
10,750
10,75D
14.936
63,019
63,019
62.134
152,349
102,137
63,019
317,505
251,652
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Support costs cornprise the following:
Preaching, teaching,
evangelism &
counselling
Kingdom kids
& youth
ministry
Benevolence
and
missions
Total
Hall hire
Insurance & finance ¢harge5
IT & Office costs
13 358
13.358
4,451
4,451
8,031
8,031
Teaching Ministry
Administration costs
5,862
5.662
15.864
15.864
Church supplies
Freelance ￿￿tra￿Or
5.416
5.416
33.143
33.143
Kids king(SomNouth minEtry Supplies
Pastoral care
10,75D
10,750
5,362
5,362
91,388
10.750
102.137
4 Employees & trustees
2024
2022
Totsl
Total
Stsff costs c¢)mprise'.
Gr055 wages and salaries
Employerf5 Natlonal insurance
1Cé,871
66.766
5,773
3,075
Pension contrlbuuons
5.625
4,499
118,269
74,340
No members of staff earned more than £60,000 during the year to 31 March 2024 or in the
previous year.
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024 Icontinuedl
Trustees
No Trustee or person related lo or connected by business to them has received any remuneration from
the charity during the year for carrying out their duties as Trustees.
5 Debtors
2024
2022
Gift Aid Rt¢over3b
2,161
41,153
Other debiors
17.785
17,624
19,946
58.777
6 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2022
Olhertayes and seoal security costs
Accruals
6.254
8,237
13,622
57.500
19,876
26,984
Restricted funds
2024
Restrictèd HOPE
Worldwid
Proiects
2024
n*volence
nd5
zozz
Totsi
8rought forwafd a8 at 1 January 2023
Incomt
14,965
35.356
51.692
32,155
fA).763
Exp8ndltur¢
143.2911
119,7291
3.829
15,627
51,692
The HOPE Worldwide Projects restricted fund represents funds donated by members of the
congregation to support the charity's HOPE Worldwide projects in India Village of HOPE, Croatia &
Lebanon.
The Benevolence Fund represent donations which are given by the donors for benevolence work wf(hin
the church and local communities and are restricted lo this use.
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Thames Valley Churches of Christ
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Taxation
The charity's activities are exempt from tsxalion under Section 505 of the Income 8nd Corporation
Taxes Act 1998.
pg. Ib