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2025-03-31-accounts

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TRUST FOR NORWICH AND NORFOLK LTD

Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

Registered Charity in England No: 1105340

Company Registration No: 5079406

Trustees Annual Report for the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025

The trustees present their report and the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

Reference and administrative details

The charity is also known by the following names, which operate as separate projects or activities under the main charity:

Dreams and Visions Network Norwich Registered charity number 1105340 Company number 5079406 Charity’s principle address Gunn’s Cottage Smallburgh Road Barton Turf Norfolk NR128YT Company’s registered office: 24 Golden Dog Lane Norwich NR3 1BP Company secretary: Mr Howard Green Governing Document: Memorandum and Articles of Association Incorporated.

Names of the charity trustees (who are also the directors of the company) who manage the charity.

Mrs B Collyer Mr H Green Miss A Heydon Miss L Lain-Rogers

Names and address of advisers

Bankers

The Co-operative Bank plc Skelmersdale Lancashire

Independent Reviewer

Mr J Payne 35 Henby Way NORWICH, NR7 0LD

Governance of the Charity

The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital. The company is governed by the Memorandum and Articles dated 22nd March 2004. The liability of the members is limited by guarantee to £10 per member, the total liability is £40. The trustees are appointed by members of the company.

Management & Governance Structure

Four Trustees have run the Christian Community Trust for Norwich and Norfolk Ltd over this period, each with differing backgrounds and expertise that can contribute to the delivery of the charity’s objectives.

The policy and key operating decisions (i.e. budget setting, risk management) of the charity rest with the Trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the charity.

During the year, CCTNN directly employed four staff in connection with the Network Norwich operation. Others were paid on a self-employed basis in the different projects to deliver the activities of the charity.

Objectives and activities

The principle activity of the charity is to advance the Christian religion within the City of Norwich, the County of Norfolk and worldwide.

The trust aims to encourage service and unity in Norwich and Norfolk. It is particularly intended to release and support Christians who see how things might be different and who want to work with others to turn these dreams and visions into reality for their community.

Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects.

The Christian Community Trust for Norwich and Norfolk Ltd make small grants to individuals and groups to meet immediate needs through Dreams and Visions. The resources are derived locally and nationally.

Most of the support given through Dreams and Visions in the year to March 2025 has been to provide counselling to individuals experiencing difficulties in the workplace and family relationships which are affecting their ability to work effectively. Grant was also given towards the cost of providing family counselling and for respite support. We also paid for extra supervision for the counsellors at a school in Manchester and for support for disadvantaged children at the same school. Some funding has been given for spiritual direction. The grants have mainly been awarded in England, with a few in Greece and one in Ghana.

In addition:

Policy on grant making

Projects are considered by the trustees on a regular basis, which meet the aims of the charity and serve the local community.

Grants of were made during the period as follows:-

Total Grants awarded £59,160

The Trust also runs the following activity:

Network Norwich

The Trust employs the staff that run, and actively supports, www.networknorwich.co.uk. This is a very successful internet service for the Christian Community of the Norfolk area.

Financial review

Financial review
During the period the charity received income as follows:
Network Norwich - Sales of Advertisements £18,788
Donations, including Gift Aid £65,814
Good News for Norfolk £ 5,380

Expenditure

The main costs to the charity were those of salaries and pensions for Network Norwich. The end-of-year financial administration work is undertaken by a book keeper. Daily administrative work in overseeing the payments of grants is undertaken by the Chairman and £500 for expenses was received by her to cover broadband and printing costs.

Reserves Policy

On an annual basis the Trustees consider the level of reserves they wish to retain that are appropriate to meet the Charity’s needs and circumstances. This is based on the charity’s size and level of commitment held. The Trustees endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily and aims to hold no more than 6 months running costs in unrestricted funds.

Risk Statement

The Trustees have and continue to review the major strategic, business and operational risks, which a small charity with few employees is likely to be exposed to. A framework has been established and procedures are in place to identify, monitor and review these risks on a regular basis.

All major insurable risks have been covered by the charity’s insurance coverage. Contracts and associated risks are reviewed before being finalised to ensure they do not significantly impact (negatively) upon the charity’s ability to fulfil its objectives.

We noted the risks associated with ‘custom and practice’ and possible lack of transparency in how we represent charity income and expenditure. In response, we have made decisions about clarifying both this year’s accounts and forthcoming years.

Signed Howard Green Company Secretary

Approved by the Trustees on 8th December 2025

Bridget Collyer, Chairman CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TRUST FOR NORWICH & NORFOLK LTD

Christian Community Trust for Norwich and Norfolk Ltd INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 1.4.24 to 31.3.25

2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
INCOME
DonatIons and
Grants		 Anonymous donor
through Stewardship
56,000		 75,615
Miscellaneous
donations		 45 145
Network Norwich 8,818 5,090
64,863 80,850
Gift Aid CCTNN 344 411
Network Norwich 607
951 411
Trading Activities Network Norwich
Sales of adverts 18,788 18,225
Good news for
Norwich		 5,380 6,788
24,168 25,013
TOTAL INCOME 89,982 105,863
EXPENDITURE
Administration
Network Norwich
1,949
1,840
CCTNN
1,030
326
Miscellaneous
Network Norwich
104
95
Printing
Good News for
Norwich
2,685
2,775
Salaries
Network Norwich
21,482
24,773
Bonus
Network Norwich
5,601
3,390
Pension
Contributions
Network Norwich
699
641
33,549
34,001
Grants made
CCTNN
59,160
69,175
59,160
69,175
TOTAL Expenditure
92,708
103,176
Excess Expenditure
over income
2,727
Excess Income over
Expenditure
2,687
89,982
105,863
2024/25
2023/24
2024/25
2023/24
Total for last
year
37,263
37,263
37,263
£37,263
37,263
9,563
27,700
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TRUST FOR
NORWICH & NORFOLK LTD
Balance Sheet
31st March 2025
Total this
year		 Total for last
year
Current assets
Cash at Bank and in hand 34,536 37,263
Total current assets 34,536 37,263
Net current assets 34,536 37,263
Total assets £34,536 £37,263
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 34,536 37,263
Restricted funds
Closing Balances
CCTNN 5,763 9,563
Network Norwich 28,773 27,700
Total net assets
£34,536
Total Assets
£34,536


 £37,263
£37,263

Christian Community Trust for Norwich and Norfolk Ltd INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 1.4.24 to 31.3.25

2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
INCOME
DonatIons and
Grants		 Anonymous donor
through
Stewardship		 56,000 75,615
Miscellaneous
donations		 45 145
Network Norwich 8,818 5,090
64,863 80,850
Gift Aid CCTNN 344 411
Network Norwich 607
951 411
Trading Activities Network Norwich
Sales of adverts 18,788 18,225
Good news for
Norwich		 5,380 6,788
24,168 25,013
TOTAL INCOME 89,982 105,863
2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
EXPENDITURE
Administration Network Norwich 1,949 1,840
CCTNN 1,030 326
Miscellaneous Network Norwich 104 95
Printing Good News for 2,685 2,775
Norwich
Salaries Network Norwich 21,482 24,773
Bonus Network Norwich 5,601 3,390
Pension Network Norwich 699 641
Contributions
33,549 34,001
Grants made CCTNN 59,160 69,175
59,160 69,175
TOTAL 92,708 103,176
Expenditure
Excess 2,727
Expenditure over
~~income~~
Excess Income 2,687
over Expenditure
89,982 105,863
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TRUST FOR
NORWICH & NORFOLK LTD
Balance Sheet
31st March 2025
Total this
year		 Total for last
year
Current assets
Cash at Bank and in hand 34,536 37,263
Total current assets 34,536 37,263
Net current assets 34,536 37,263
Total assets £34,536 £37,263
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 34,536 37,263
Restricted funds
Closing Balances
CCTNN 5,763 9,563
Network Norwich 28,773 27,700
Total net assets £34,536 £37,263
Total Assets £34,536 £37,263
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Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/
members of		 Charity Name
Christian Community Trust for Norwich & Norfolk
On accounts for the year
ended		 31stMarch 2025 Charity no
(if any)		 1108363
Set out on pages 1 and 2
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective
responsibilities of
trustees and examiner		 The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year
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
examiner’s statement		 My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given
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~~

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March 2025

IER

Independent
examiner's statement		 Independent
examiner's statement		 In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention .
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
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
*Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.		 In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention .
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
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
*Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.		 In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention .
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
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
*Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.		 In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention .
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
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
*Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 11th November 2025
Name: John Payne
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):		 ACMA
Address: 35 Henby Way
Norwich
NR7 0LD
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.

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March 2012

IER

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

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March 2025

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