REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1104698
Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District
TRUST INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Contents
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| Trust Information | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2-3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7-8 |
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Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Name
Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District
Registered Charity Number 1104698 Trustees During the Period Rev Christopher Jenkins (Resigned 8 October 2024) Martin Money Roger Aldridge Penny Bainbridge Ashley Croft Christine Croft Christine Sherriff (Appointed 13 March 2024) Bankers NatWest Bank Independent Examiner Sue Matejtschuk FCA 39 Silver Birch Avenue Stotfold Hitchin Herts SG5 4AS
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Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District
Trustees' Annual Report 2024
Charitable Purpose
Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District (CIS) exists to educate young people in the Christian faith through taking assemblies, Religious Education lessons and holding lunchtime clubs in schools in North Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire. We also offer chaplaincy support to one of the schools.
Public Benefit
We are providing public benefit through our educational activities in twelve schools in Letchworth and the surrounding area. Christopher Baker, our Schools Worker, is greatly appreciated in all the schools he visits.
Governance
Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District (CIS) is registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1104698. It is governed by a board of at least six trustees.
The three Officer posts are as follows;
Chairperson: Rev Christopher Jenkins (Resigned 8 October 2024) Ashley Croft (Appointed 15 November 2024)
Secretary: Penny Bainbridge Treasurer: Martin Money
Five Trustees meetings were held during the year.
Our Annual Celebration (AGM) was held on 22 October 2024.
As CIS reviews its direction over the coming years the Trustees will ensure that it remains consistent with the charity’s constitution.
Data Protection
The Trustees of Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District (CIS) are aware of their responsibilities as set out under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR):
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Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
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Purpose limitation
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Data minimisation
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Accuracy
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Storage limitation
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Integrity and confidentiality (security)
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Accountability
No complaints, concerns or requests for access to personal records were received in 2024.
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We continue to be vigilant in including GDPR data privacy statements in publicity materials and where data is recorded by CIS, for example when organising fundraising events.
Photographs of children or adults are only used with the consent of the parent/guardian or person concerned.
Safeguarding
Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District (CIS) is committed to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all, especially children, young people and adults who are at risk.
We are working to prevent the physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children, young people and adults who are at risk.
We undertake to exercise proper care in the selection and appointment of those working with children, young people and adults who are at risk, whether paid or voluntary.
Regular safeguarding training takes place for our Trustees and our Schools Worker.
CIS is committed to following the Home Office guidance "Working Together to Safeguard Children" (2023).
Each worker is required to understand and observe the CIS Safeguarding Policy.
No incidents or concerns were raised during 2024.
Employment
Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District (CIS) employs Christopher Baker as our Schools Worker. Christopher takes primary leadership in school assemblies, Religious Education lessons and lunchtime clubs.
Finances
On 1 January 2024, £13,990 was brought forward in the Charity’s accounts. Income received during 2024 was £29,087. Expenditure during 2024 was £29,747, resulting in a slight decrease in the 2024 end of year funds.
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The details of the accounts for 2024 are contained in the Financial Report prepared in line with the guidance for small charities.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Christian Initiative to Schools in Letchworth and District
I report on the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 8. These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out therein.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of s144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) does not apply.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
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Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act) and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 of disclosure in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all of the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether or not the accounts present a 'true and fair' view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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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
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sue Matejtschuk FCA
39 Silver Birch Avenue Stotfold Hitchin Herts SG5 4AS
9th September 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Notes Incoming resources 1c Income resources from generated funds Regular Gifts One-off Gifts Gift Aid Refund 1c Fundraising 6 Grants - It's Your Move books 5 Other Income 9 Total incoming resources Resources expended 1d Employment costs including pension 2 Insurance Scripture Union affiliation & DBS check Travel Training/Conferences School expenses inc. CU refreshments 4 It's Your Move books 5 Fundraising expenses 6 Equipment 7 IT Expenses 8 Memberships & Subscriptions 9 Other Expenses Total resources expended Net movements in funds Total funds at 1 January 2024 Total funds at 31 December 2024 |
Total Total General Restricted Funds Funds Funds Funds 2024 2023 1b 1b, 3 £ £ £ £ 22,762 - 22,762 19,584 934 - 934 3,025 2,560 - 2,560 2,158 2,491 - 2,491 1,630 - 316 316 282 24 - 24 113 |
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| 28,771 316 29,087 26,792 |
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| 26,121 - 26,121 24,865 255 - 255 228 244 - 244 300 456 - 456 463 - - - - 425 - 425 182 434 316 750 675 871 - 871 223 20 - 20 - 593 - 593 787 13 - 13 - - - - 113 |
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| 29,431 316 29,747 27,836 |
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| (660) - (660) (1,044) 13,990 - 13,990 15,034 |
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| 13,330 - 13,330 13,990 |
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BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
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| The assets and liabilities ofthe | charity: | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | ||
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 13,330 | 13,990 | ||
| Netcurrentassets | 13,330 | 13,990 | ||
| Totalassets less current liabilities | 13,330 | 13,990 | ||
| Net assets | 13,330 | 13,990 | ||
| The funds ofthe charity: | ||||
| Unrestricted incomefunds | 13,330 | 13,990 | ||
| Restricted income funds | 3 | - | - | |
| Total charityfunds | 13,330 | 13,990 | ||
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Approved by the trustees on ..........8th October 2025...............
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The notes on pages 7-8 form an integral part of these accounts.
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NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1a Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts are in accordance with the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued in March 2005 and comply with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2005 issued under the Charities Act 1993.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with all applicable accounting standards, as modified by the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England & Wales, (revised June 2008). The accounts have been drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Charities Act, and include the results of the charity's operations which are described in the Trustees' Report, all of which are continuing.
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.
The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1b Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
1c Incoming resources
Incoming resources are accounted for on a receipts basis. The Gift Aid refund received in 2024 is attributable to income received in the year 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
1d Resources expended
All expenditure is recognised in the period in which incurred and accounted for on an accruals basis. This has then been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Resources expended include attributable VAT that cannot be recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. The Trustees have been reimbursed £nil expenses in 2024 (2023: £nil).
2 STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
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| Staff costs were as follows: Pay & Pension |
2024 2023 £ £ 26,121 24,865 |
| 26,121 24,865 |
Staff comprises one Schools Worker. Pension contributions are at 9%.
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3 RESTRICTED FUND ANALYSIS
| Funds It's Your Move books Other Total |
2024 Opening Balance Income Expense 2024 Closing Balance £ £ £ £ - 316 (316) - - - - - |
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| - 316 (316) - |
Books costing a total of £316 were purchased from restricted funds during 2024.
4 SCHOOL EXPENSES
This covers the cost of refreshments and snacks for lunchtime clubs and equipment/props to support assemblies.
5 IT'S YOUR MOVE BOOKS
Each year we purchase 'It's Your Move' books to be handed out to Year 6 primary school pupils. Part of the cost is usually met from restricted funds, with the remainder covered from general funds.
6 FUNDRAISING
We were able to hold three fundraising events in the year: a Ceilidh, an Autumn Concert and a quiz night. Expenses were incurred for the Ceilidh and quiz night.
7 EQUIPMENT
A 10 m HDMI cable was purchased for use with quizzes and school assemblies.
8 IT EXPENSES
IT expenses cover our monthly accounting software subscription and maintenance payments for our website.
9 MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
This covered our Schools Worker's subscription to the DBS update service.