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2022-12-31-accounts

Object i ves and Acti viti es
SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The objectives ofthe charity are two fold:-
the charity as set out in its a) to advance the Christian
faith in
governing document accordance
with its statement
of beliefs and
b) to relieve persons who are in conditions
of
need or hardship
or who are aged and sick
and to relieve the distress caused thereby.
The activities are carried out mainly
through
out (but not exclusively)
the canal and
diver
network
in the UK.
Summary
activities		 ofthe main
in relation to those		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 In relation to a above:-
2022 has seen Canal Ministries
return to
purposes for the public normal
duties with
all restrictions
liffed.
benefit, in particular, the Each one ofthe volunteer
boaters
will enter
activities, projects or services into discussion
about the Christian
gospel
identified in the accounts. and faith, praying
for and providing
literature
to those on the canal or towpath
(I.e. live-a-
board boaters,
hire boaters, fishermen,
cyclists walkers
and other towpath users).
Volunteers
also speak at supporting
and
other churches.
This year a mission was held at Water
Eaton, there was also a special one day
event
in Aylesbury
However,
our work in the care homes has
now ceased due to retirement.
We do not direct the boaters activities,
but
they like all our volunteers
coordinate
their
activities to do the work they feel called to.
In relation to
oint b above:-
In 2022 the charity is back caring for and
helping those boaters and people along the
canals
in England. We now have a small
boat (10,000 Reasons) canying
out coffee
and soup runs.
Over the winter we instigated a trial project
to gift bags of coal to those that needed
it
Seethe section on Achievements
and
Performance
section below.
Statement Statement confirming confirming confirming Para 1.18 Each trustee has been provided
with the
whether the trustees have Charity Commissions
overview
on public
had regard to the guidance benefit. The trustees see it as key to the
issued by the Charity success ofthe work the charity does to
Commission on public support the volunteers
in delivering
the
benefit charities objectives and hence public benefit
to the recipients of our services both
practically
and in speaking
about the
Christian
faith.
As and when the Charity Commission
send
out notes for trustees we ensure they are
distributed
to all trustees.
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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Grants to those boaters
in need
All volunteers
have the ability to request
money for distribution
directly or via the
provision
ofgoods (e.g. food, fuel) to those
live-a-boards
that are in most need
financially
to a defined
level.
Above a given amount a request is made to
the trustees
for consideration
who will make
the final decision.
Christian
Material/Literature
A coordinated
approach
will normally
be
made by the volunteers
for Christian
literature
and mateiials
for general
distribution
to the general
public and other
waterways
users. This will be agreed and
funded
via approval
ofthe trustees.
Grants b
trustees to Christian
workers to
further the trust ob'ectives
Where our volunteers
have committed
themselves
to fulfilling
the objectives ofthe
charity,
but could not do so without some
financial assistance
we have provided
grants
to them to enable this to happen,
related		 in
some way to their contributions.
In 2022 this type of grant is now only
rovided to a sin
le boater.
Policy on social investment Para 1.38 The Charity does not currently
use any form
including program related ofsocial investment
to achieve the
investment objectives ofthe organisation
Contribution made by Para 1.38 Our volunteers
contribution
varies from an
volunteers almost full time calling to help those in need
and talk about Jesus to those with full time
jobs who do the same things when they can.
As well as volunteering
they also contribute
financially
to the charity
via donations.
For
some ofthe practical and evangelistic
natures
oftheir work please view the
Achievements
and Performance
section
below.
Other In 2022 the charity volunteers
are made		 up
of:-
8 boats where crews live-aboard
or are
out during
the cruising season.
2 day/trip
boats used and crewed as
required.
1 providing
a weekly coffee
shop and meeting
location out on the
canal.
All our volunteers
are boat owners
living		 full
or part time on them and touring the UK
waterways.
This can be lonely work so to
fulfil a duty ofcare to them the charity
organise a retreat once a year to provide a
time offellowship,
teaching
and prayer for
the volunteers.
This includes a time for them
to decide how they feel they can support the
charity
in the advancement
ofits work in		 the
year that follows.
In January 2022 this was held at the Kings
Centre
in Northam
ton

Achieve me nts and Pe rformance
SORP reference
Summary ofthe main Para 1.20 This year we were pleased to welcome a
achievements ofthe charity, new couple to the team with previous
identifying the difference the evangelistic
experience. They live-aboard
charity's work has made to and are based out ofAylesbury
the circumstances of its A number
ofthe volunteers
again this year
beneficiaries
and		 any wider spoke at churches to deliver a Bible based
benefits to society as a message and to promote the work ofthe
whole. charity.
There was ajoint mission
with the BCF		 at
Water Eaton
Over the winter months
we instigated
a
project to provide bags ofcoal to those in
need and each volunteer
took part in
identifying
and distribution
to beneficiaries.
Some activities and people met in 2020
include;-
Talking to boaters and those on the
tow path about Jesus/
NB Litania was again used by the
NHS for the delivery ofvacinations
along the canal.
An outreach/mission
conducted		 with
a local church at Water Easton with
BCF(12boats involved)
Distribution
ofChristian
Literature
Worked along side a church
in
Aylesbury
where several ofour
boaters were moored for the winter.
Had boat visits from Brownies and
Boys Brigade
Run boat trips for care home
residens
Read more news at:
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Financial
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Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 This year although
gifts and donation
remain
financial
position at		 the end at the same level the overall income
ofthe period increased
by 18%.2022 saw a further drop
in Grants to Boater Evangelists
by over 30%
which has brought
stability to the finances.
The CC16a document
shows some
discrepancy
in the receipts and payments		 for
the AGM/Retreat
due to the receipts and
payments
spanning
the financial year end.
We are happy that what is being spent is
forwardin
the aims ofthe chari
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The charity generally
aims to keep three
policy for holding reserves months
operating costas reserves. 2021
stating why they are held required some tough decisions financially.
The cash funds at the end ofthe year have
increased
slightly
from last year by approx.
62600 (to F17,368)and give us a stable start
2023.
Amount ofreserves held Para 1.22 Currently
the reserve held within the Melton
Building Society (MBS)is 61,840 same as
the
revious
ear.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Although
there is less than three months
reserves reserves
held in the MBSthe increase
in
cash available
means the reserves can be
added to.
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 At the end of2022 we are in a good place to
uncertainties about the continue the work ofthe charity
into 2023.
charity continuing as a going The only concern is the reduction
in
concern Trustees,
but we are still above the minimum
re uired.
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about
The charity's principal The principle sources of unrestricted
funds
sources offunds (including for the charity are:-
any fundraising) Para 1.47 a) the volunteers
themselves
b)
other individuals
c) churches
In 2022 the Donations
(A3 Payments)
were
significantly
higher than 2021 as more
donations
were given to the charity and ring-
fenced by the donors for specific volunteer
evangelists
to help them
in achieving
the
ob'ectives ofthe chari
Investment policy and As a charity the policy is not to invest via
objectives including any social investment
or other investment,
and
social investment policy only collect interest on monies held within
adopted the building
society.
A description ofthe principal The primary
risks to the charity are:
risks facing the charity 1) The need to find more prayer and
Para 1 46 financial
partners/supporters.
2) Ageing
profile ofthe volunteers
3
An
further reduction
in Trustees

Description
ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document		 Para 1.25 Trust Deed
rirList deed
royai charin		 i
How is the charity Para 1.25 Trust
constituted?
essocieuon,
CiO
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Nominations from boaters and Trustees
including
details ofany		 provide the main source ofnew trustees.
constitutional
provisions		 e.g. Any new candidate is invited to the annual
election to post or name of retreat to spend time with boaters and
any person or body entitled trustees. Feedback is taken from participants
to appoint one or more at the retreat.
Ifthere are no objections		 it is
trustees the existing trustees than make the final
appointment subject to DBSclearance.
References ma
be		 re uested.
Additional Additional information information (optional) (optional)
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The charity's organisational Para 1.51 Canal Ministries
has no formal agreements
structure and any wider with but on occasion works alongside
the
network with which the Boaters Christian
Fellowship
(Charity
charity works No:1101100)and the Waterways
Chaplaincy
(Charity No:1132125)
Relationship with any related Para 1.51 No formal relationships
are in place with the
parties organisations
listed above.
Conflicts of Interest Canal Ministries
is currently
operating
with		 a
minor conflict of interest that is registered in
the Col register and reviewed
at each
trustees meeting.
A Trustee is the husband
ofa volunteer
boater. As per document
CC294.5 —the trustee withdraws
from any
discussion
on the benefits provided
to
boaters. The trustees consider the risk to the
charity as Low, with a Medium
impact ifnot
mana
ed correctl
.

Chari
name		 CANAL MINISTRIES
Other name the chari
uses		 N/A
Re istered chari number 1113130
Charity*s principal address 27 COLNE FIELDS, SOMERSHAM, HUNTINGDON,
CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE28 3DL

Name oftrustees
holding		 title to property
belonging
to th		 e charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear
NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description
ofthe assets		 N/A
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe N/A
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements for N/A
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own assets
Names an d addresses
ofadv		 isers
(Optional
information)
Type of Name Address
adviser
NIA
Name of chief executive or names ofsenior staff members (Optional information)

B2Other monetary assets monetary assets
Details Fund to which
belon s		 asset Cost ioptional) Current value
o tional
B3Investment assets
Details Fund to which
helen
s		 asset Cost (optional) Current value
tionsl
B4Assets retained forthe
charity's own use
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details iisbili
relates		 o one l o aonal
B5Liabilities
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ofell the trustees		 two trustees on behalf Signature Print Name Date of approval
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