Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date: 01.07.2023 Period end date: 30.06.2024
Charity name: CITY CHURCH COVENTRY
Charity registration number: 1135373
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of | Para 1.17 | The proclamation and furtherance of the |
| the charity as set out in its | gospel of God concerning his son Jesus | |
| governing document | Christ our Lord, and the preaching and | |
| teaching of the Christian faith. | ||
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The main activities have included: |
| purposes for the public | -Teaching, preaching and pastoral care of | |
| benefit, in particular, the | people in the community and city. | |
| activities, projects or services | ||
| identified in the accounts. | -The relief of persons who are in condition of | |
| need, hardship or distress, or who are aged | ||
| orsick, both locally andinothercountries. | ||
| Statement confirming | Para 1.18 | When planning the activities for the year the |
| whether the trustees have | trustees have considered the guidance on | |
| had regard to the guidance | public benefit. | |
| issued by the Charity | ||
| Commission on public | ||
| benefit | ||
| Additional information (optional) | ||
| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | ||
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment | ||
| including program related | Para 1.38 | |
| investment | ||
| City Church has a reliance on contributions | ||
| Contribution made by | Para 1.38 | made by volunteers to enable the charity to |
| volunteers | run financially, practically and to meet the | |
| needs of people in the community (and other | ||
| countries). | ||
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The trustees are pleased to report that the trust has achieved provision of public benefit in several spiritual and practical ways this year. Opportunities for teaching, preaching and pastoral care of people in the community and city have been regular. The continued relief and support for those in need (in Coventry and other countries) has also been abundant. The trust has: -Supported a city-wide charity called Hope, both financially and spiritually. This has enabled the charity to help the homeless, lonely, elderly and vulnerable people in Coventry. It is also a link for the churches in Coventry to work together for both public and spiritual benefit (and raise awareness of the churches in Coventry). -Given finances to ‘Carriers of Hope’; a charity that supports refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants in the city. -Given finances to ‘Ministries Without Borders’ to support them take the message of hope (the gospel) to a needy and dying world. -Financially supported families in the community and church who are in need. Support has also been given, both spiritually and pastorally, to help families wellbeing and faith in Jesus at difficult times. -Financially supported individuals, particularly the elderly, within the church, as they come through difficult times of financial need, sickness, distress and grief. -Supported families, young adults and students to attend a countrywide 3-day conference (within Ministries Without Borders). This was mainly to receive quality teaching and preaching, to ensure people are equipped and strengthened. There were also many opportunities for prayer, fellowship and pastoral support. -Also supported the young adults within City Church to attend a full weekend conference to support well-being, encourage spiritual growth, equipping and fellowship. -Provided food and drink for people within the community/church on a regular basis. City Church has been doing weekly Sunday lunches (called ‘Open Home) to provide opportunity for the public to receive food, drink, pastoral support and fellowship in a safe environment. - Provided training to leaders within the church to ensure they are equipped to lead well, safely and in accordance with guidelines and biblical principles. Events planned and attended at the Stable House (and in peoples homes) have been regular throughout the year. -Financed children's activities within the community and at church on a weekly basis. The funding supported children/family well-being, spiritual understanding and growth. Children have received teaching regularly every Sunday morningina safe environment considering theirdifferent |
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needs. -Supported the youth (13-18yr olds) in the church and local community by providing a monthly youth group. Providing a safe place for youth to fellowship, share food and do activities together. It has also provided time for teaching, and for the youth to reflect on their spiritual growth and journey as a Christian. -Provided for and supported local students (and 20-30yr olds) within the church and community to meet regularly. The time has been an opportunity for teaching and equipping, also for fellowship, provision of pastoral support and reflection on spiritual growth together. -Employed a new member of staff (Mar 2024) at City Church to take on the role of ‘Communications and Data Manager’. This role is to ensure that City Church are organising and storing all their data appropriately and in line with regulations, also to ensure the church are communicating well both internally and externally. -Continued to employ two other members of staff to help with the running, administration and publicising of City Church (to reach out to the community and world). -Financially supported a member of City Church to travel to Cuba to support the churches there. It was also an opportunity for this person to learn from the ministries in Cuba, grow spiritually and share these developments on their return to Coventry. -Supported members of the church in their personal and spiritual growth by purchasing books re: discipleship for all members of the church. Content was taught, reviewed, shared and discussed at fortnightly life-group meetings. People within the church were supported pastorally and spiritually. -Implemented Safeguarding procedures across City Church and provided training for employees, elders, leaders and volunteers as necessary. The purchase of a subscription to Thirtyone:Eight has enabled this to happen. -Finally, the trust has provided a lot of financial support to those in a condition of need or hardship by giving to individuals and projects in other countries, particularly areas of India and Pakistan.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising Para 1.41 activities against objectives set Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The trustees are pleased to report that income levels have been satisfactory level to allow the trust to achieve its objectives in this financial year. City Church has received a satisfactory number of contributions this year to ensure the financial position at the end of the period is steady. This included £24,500 received in gift aid. As well as the reserves held (detailed below), the trust also has unrestricted designated funds for the purpose of a future building (£40,000), future projects (£7,500) and an emergency hardship/relief fund (£7,500). |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees have maintained a reserve of 3 months worth of outgoings. The trustees feel that is a sensible level for the current ongoing commitment. The reserves are held to ensure that 3 months of commitments can be covered if needed, e.g. employees, room hire, ministry support, contracts Trustees manage financial commitments and meet every 3 months to assess and review. |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | £25,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including anyfundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facingthe charity |
Para1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust deed
How is the charity Para 1.25 Trust
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Appointed by trustees
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and Para 1.51
training of trustees
Ministries Without Borders is a charity that
The charity’s organisational City Church Coventry has links to and works
structure and any wider Para 1.51 with.
network with which the
charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | City Church Coventry |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1135373 |
| Charity’s principal address | 45 Benedictine Road, Coventry, CV3 6GZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Dave Palmer | Chair of Trustees | |||
| Paul Sheffield | Trustee | |||
| Matthew Ling | Trustee | |||
| Bolade Onilari | Trustee | |||
| Ellena Varney | Trustee |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| CC16a 1135373 City Church Coventry 01/07/2023 30/06/2024 No (if any) Charity Name Receipts andpayments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from — ~~SS~~ |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |
| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year |
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| to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ |
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| A1 Receipts Giving 131017.11 - - 131,017 106255.86 Payments 130 - - 130 332 Gift Aid 24,501 - - 24,501 65,488 Restrictedgifts - 950 - 950 - Interest 929 - - 929 337 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sub total(Gross income for AR) 156,577 950 - 157,527 172,412 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 156,577 950 - 157,527 172,412 ~~=== ===~~ ~~—————~~ |
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| A3 Payments | |
| MinistrySupport 52,933 - - 52,933 57,108 Employees 29,831 - - 29,831 18,493 Room Hire 17,288 - - 17,288 17,241 Giving 25,094 - - 25,094 30,703 Events/Outreach - - - - 2,345 Training 3,817 - - 3,817 3,340 RunningCosts 9,475 - - 9,475 11,459 Safeguarding 320 - - 320 330 Loan 700 - - 700 - Restricted funds - 850 - 850 - Sub total 139,458 850 - 140,308 141,020 ~~—sas25~~ |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 139,458 850 - 140,308 141,020 Net of receipts/(payments) 17,119 100 - 17,219 31,393 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 62,753 - - 62,753 31,361 Cash funds this year end 79,872 100 - 79,972 62,754 ~~—————~~ ~~SS~~ ~~SSS54~~ |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
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| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities |
Current Account Savings Account Cash Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Signature David Palmer Details Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 10,945 100 68,927 - - - 79,872 100 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name David Palmer |
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| David Palmer | David Palmer | 04/02/2025 | |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of City Church Coventry On accounts for the year 30 June 2024 Charity no 1135373 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 /06 / 2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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 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: Richard Knapp 14/03/25 Name: Richard Knapp Relevant professional ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 18 Bradgate Road, Hinckley, LEICS, LE10 1LA
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Oct 2018
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