Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 010124 Period start date To 311224 Period end date
Charity name: Morton Park Hall
Charity registration number:1137753
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Activities of the charity are for the benefit of the public to advance the Christian faith |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To arrange and/or provide for the holding of public services for worship, other meetings and conferences to promote the objects of the charity. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm their regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance 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 | Grants have been made following authorisation by the Business meeting to other organisations & Christian charities. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Gifts are made to Christian organisations/charities to aid disaster relief |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| 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 church actively proclaims the Christian faith and teaches that the Word of God is able to “make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus”. The message enhances moral values and brings with it the growth of Christian love. The church offers assistance to those suffering hardship and makes grants to charities involved in overseas disaster relief as well ass supporting local food banks. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Church funds as at 31 December 2024 amounted to £25,822. Of this sum the Business meeting in December agreed to make grants of £7,000. Much of the remaining balance will be used in replacing the heating system. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The church does not hold reserves. It seeks only to retain funds sufficient to meet recurring expenses |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Church members are regularly advised of the financial position and make donations to meet material needs. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Donations from church members. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is governed by Trustees appointed by the spiritual leaders of the church. |
| Trustee selection methods 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 |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed by a resolution passed by a simple majority at a meeting of the Spiritual Leadership |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Morton Park Hall |
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| Other name the charity uses | Morton Park Hall Christian Brethren Church |
| Registered charity number | 1137753 |
| Charity’s principal address | Morton Park Hall 105, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| David Johnston | Secretary | |||
| Stephen P Hind | Treasurer | |||
– 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
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 |
Stephen Hind | David Johnston |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Philip Hind | David Johnston | |
| Treasurer | Secretary | |
| 16thOctober 2025 | ||
| 16thOctober 2025 |
Morton Park Hall
Financial Report
as at 31 December 2024
| ember 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Church Income Offering £13,259.00 Gift Aid £10,660.00 Boxes £1,160.00 Subtotal £25,079.00 Balance Brought Forward £18,128.44 |
Account Expenditure Gifts £12,844.00 Electricity £2,971.92 Building Transfer £1,625.00 Water £854.59 Leaflets £760.99 Copyright Licence £189.72 Food £150.30 Speaker's Expenses £150.00 Child Protection £150.00 Subtotal £19,696.52 Closing Balance £23,510.92 |
| Total **£43,207.44 ** |
Total £43,207.44 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees
Charity Name MORTON PARK HALL
On accounts for the year 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charity no 1137753 ended (if any)
Set out on pages
(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 31 Dec 2024 DD / MM / YYYY .
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the 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
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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:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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: C G D McFarlane Date: 14 August 2025
Name: Caroline Grace Dalton McFARLANE
Relevant professional N/A qualification(s) or body
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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 .
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