1 ## **ANNUAL TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR CHRIST CHURCH, WHARTON 31 DEC 2024** CHARITY NUMBER: 1130626 ## CHARITY ADDRESS: 165 Crook Lane, WINSFORD, Cheshire, CW73DR Tel: 01606 861860 ## NAMES OF TRUSTEES Chair: Rev Christopher PIERCE (Vicar) Secretary: Dawn NELSON Treasurer: Caroline RATCLIFF Safeguarding Officer: Sarah JEFFERY Nicola EVANS David GREENWOOD Alan BIRCHALL Roland JEFFERY Charmaine HARRISON Brenda BEESLEY Hilary MALAM Jennifer FORRESTER Lyn KIRWAN Matthew WOOLLEY Danielle CAPPER Alexandra WHITTAKER ## CHARITY STRUCTURE Christ Church is under the authority of the Bishop of Chester and the Anglican Diocese of Chester. The business of the charity is overseen by the PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (Trustees) who are elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. The Trustees meet six times during the calendar year. ## AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the charity is the propagation of the Christian message by word and deed in the community of Wharton, Winsford. 2 ## ACHIEVEMENTS and PERFORMANCE This is assessed by the Trustees by examining the number of people who attend various activities and the qualities of relationships that are begun and maintained. We serve the community with good quality activities for all ages and backgrounds. We hold regular Church services on Sundays. Annual Reports are made by all organisations and activities and presented to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. ## FINANCIAL REVIEW See attached, audited accounts. The charity is largely funded through the free-will giving of its members. A small amount of money is generated through the hire of buildings. Christ Church Wharton Accounts 31 December 2024 ## **Christ Church Wharton Contents** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Information|1| |Approval statement|2| |Independent Examiner's report|3| |Income and Expenditure account|4| |Balance sheet|5| ## **Christ Church Wharton Information** ## **Address** Crook Lane Wharton Winsford Cheshire CW7 3DR ## **Accountants** Taylor & Co Accountancy Services Ltd 64 Lewin Street Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9AS 1 ## **Christ Church Wharton** ## **Approval statement** We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation. We acknowledge our responsibility to keep proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Church and to supply all information and explanations for the preparation of the accounts. We are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed………………………………….. Date…………………………………….. Signed………………………………….. Date…………………………………….. 2 ## **Christ Church Wharton** ## **Independent examiner's report on the unaudited accounts to Christ Church Wharton** In accordance with instructions given, the accounts have been prepared from the accounting records and explanations presented. The members of Wharton Parochial Church Council are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and have considered that there is no requirement to perform an audit. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by Wharton Parochial Church Council and a comparison of the accounts with the records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from officers of Wharton Parochial Church Council concerning such matters. The proceedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required for an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. The Treasurer has prepared computerised receipts and payments records. In connection with our examination, there was a discrepancy arising in the opening balances due to a change in the accounting system. We have not been able to identify the credit to the balances. Apart from the above, no matter has come to our attention: 1. which gives us reasonable cause to doubt that the accounting records have been kept accordingly and the accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting records and that they comply with the accounting requirements. 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Taylor & Co Accountancy Services Ltd Chartered Accountants 64 Lewin Street Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9AS 22 April 2025 3 ## **Christ Church Wharton** ## **Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 December 2024** |Planned Giving
Offerings
Other Income
Tax Refunds
Restricted (gifts)
**Expenses**
Missionary Plan
Asylum Seekers
Staff Costs
Church and Hall Running Costs
Admiinistration
Youth Work Camps
Events
Diocesan Transfers (net)
**Surplus**|**2024**
**£**
74,314
15,657
16,216
980
107,167
5,818
-
14,045
24,313
3,816
337
2,190
53,818
104,337
2,830|**2023**
**£**
78,280
14,576
25,908
1,602
120,366
5,096
-
40,720
16,742
4,434
1,438
2,132
17,120
87,682
32,684| |---|---|---| 4 ## **Christ Church Wharton Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024** |**Assets**
Accounts receivable
Savings account
Current account
**Liabilities**
Accounts Payable
Loans and overdrawn bank account balances
**Net business assets represented by**
Capital account:
Balance at start of period
Opening balance adjustment
Net surplus|**2024**
**£**
-
42,953
9,709
52,662
49
-
49
52,613
49,783
-
2,830
52,613|**2023**
**£**
343
43,317
7,820
51,480
1,697
-
1,697
49,783
17,099
-
32,684
49,783| |---|---|---| 5 ## Christ Church Wharton ## Independent examiner's report on the unaudited accounts to Christ Church Wharton In accordance with instructions given, the accounts have been prepared from the accounting records and explanations presented. The members of Wharton Parochial Church Council are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and have considered that there is no requirement to perform an audit. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by Wharton Parochial Church Council and a comparison of the accounts with the records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from officers of Wharton Parochial Church Council concerning such matters. The proceedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required for an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. The Treasurer has prepared computerised receipts and payments records. In connection with our examination, there was a discrepancy arising in the opening balances due to a change in the accounting system. We have not been able to identify the credit to the balances. Apart from the above, no matter has come to our attention: 1. which gives us reasonable cause to doubt that the accounting records have been kept accordingly and the accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting records and that they comply with the accounting requirements. 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Taylor & Co Accountancy Services Ltd Chartered Accountants 64 Lewin Street Middlewich Cheshire CW10 9AS 22 April 2025 3