## **Trustees Report - Dec 2024** 

The church con�nued to pursue its charitable objec�ves, namely sharing our Protestant faith as it has been historically understood according to the doctrinal standards of our deeds. 

_"Loving Jesus, loving you - reaching Exeter and beyond"_ is our mo�o and we con�nued to put it into prac�ce. 

We remained focused on right rela�onships and good teaching. Teaching in 2024 covered _The power of the gospel_ from Ephesians; _The fruit of the cross_ ; _A Bible overview from various perspec�ves; Preparing for Suffering_ from 1 Peter and an Advent series _Preparing for the return of Christ._ 

We are s�ll small but our numbers have grown. Average a�endance throughout the year was 26. People are seeing that we are growing and feeling good that God is blessing us, even though tough personal situa�ons remain. God is teaching us dependence on Him! 

Our outreach into the community is sustained with regular street outreach con�nuing in Exeter, Exmouth and Plymouth and also includes pro-life outreach. 

Life con�nues to be hard for many in the church, especially the trustees. 

Our administra�on is a weakness and we are conscious of it but new people are beginning to help. We are hoping that we will be up-to-date by 2025. 

There con�nues to be much answer to prayer within the congrega�on. We con�nue to tes�fy to God's unfailing love and faithfulness. 

We con�nue to commit ourselves unto God in Christ and know He will bless us . 

On behalf of the trustees 

Revd Steven Hanna - Chair of Trustees 

30/03/2026 



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for the year e￿je￿ 31 D8c8mber 2024
n8ndal R￿Ort
Incoffle & Exp•n¢ltsn
funds
Total 2024
Total 2023
Incom•
Offertng51th)Iln8 Donations)
r*oMnorRent (Churth Hall)
M8n88 Rent IPlnho8 Rd rani
.Donation$ IL00￿ Plats Colleclon}
Bank Inbrest
9.794
19,500
10.500
7,162
7,146
14,000
105
19500
10WI
7.162
204
T471•l r••w¢••
47.315
47,316
38.850
46.992
32.474
50
160
2,089
1.004
1.364
306
25
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Insuranc•
Church malnbnan(*
Hoalng & LSght
Wotsr
Events
DenomSnalong1 f••8
Intemet
mI￿on*ry gI￿n9
Oth•r
Manse
2.152
2.152
2.141
299
460
480
317
317
331
208
58
591
591
52.951
38,068
N•t mo••m•rt
(3,8361
15.8381
T82
Fund 8•lance8 BrowhlFoAv8rd on 1stJanuory 2024
FuNd B•l•fiMs •$ of 31it D8c•mb8r2024
57.910
13.612
74.222
8,58
73.440
Caih •th•nd
Lloyd•
N8tW•8t Bu8ln•u R•4•
NatW88tCuryenl
T￿1
14.942
31,773
21.565
305
68.588
3.405
49,305
21207
305
74.222

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LANCE SHEEr
for the year ended 31 Dec8mb8r 2024
Unr•strfct•d
fund¥
D•slgnatod
fuDd$
Total
2024
Total
2023
Incom•
funds
urrènl asoèts
D•btorB
Invg¥trngnts
Cash atbank and In hand
T•)e•l¢wrnrt•M•th
54.974
54.974
13,612
13.612
68b86
68586
72,$40
72,540
r•dltss'. tsllln9 du• wlthln one ywr
54974
13M12
68.588
72,540
To¢•l••¥•l• 1•8• ¢wrnntl•ts*ll•*
54.974
13.812
68.586
72.S40
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Provl$lon¥ br IlablllOe6
Tol•ln•t••¥•ts LYl•blAI••
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Unr8thctod fiJnd8
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13.012
72A40
13012
13,812
64874
13,612
58,028
64974
72,540
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for th8 ywr onded 31 D8￿ber 2024
nandal Report
G(¥tw & Exp•nd*ur•
funds
funds
Total 2024
Totsl 2023
knEom•
Offerin9$ lthllne DonUti￿3)
(>08Yenor Rentlchurch Haul
Mlnw R&n¢lPlnhoo Rd ren
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Bank kntsr•
7,146
14,000
10,500
7.000
204
I9￿0
10AIO
7.162
358
19,500
10.500
7,162
358
Tatal kncomhv4rMowc
47315
47,315
38,850
Sl8ff
Honorarfa
OJtr•8th
Insuran¢a
Chuth molnien4nL¥
Heaong & Light
Watsr
Evonll
Denomln8fjong1 fEes
Int•rn•t
M1$$lon8rygl￿Th9
Other
Man80
46,992
32,474
50
180
2,089
2.152
2.152
2.141
2.141
1964
25
317
317
331
208
58
591
Tt)l•l r••¢we•s •xp•nd•d
S2￿51
52,951
38.068
N•tmty4•m•rt
15,8361
782
Funo Balan￿ 8rought Forward on 18tJanuary 2024
Ftsnd B81ane•i a$ 013111 Dec6mber2024
57.910
13.612
74.222
73,44D
C••h •t*•nd
Lloyd8
NgtW••l BU￿n•￿ R•••rw
N8tW96t Curr•nt
T￿•1
14.942
31,773
21585
305
3.405
49,305
21207
305
74.222
68
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BALANCE SHEET
for the year ended 31 Dec8mb8r 2024
Unrnstrfct•d
fund¥
D•8lgnated
fuDd$
Total
2024
Total
2023
Incom•
funds
Current 8$8¥ts
Dèbtors
Investments
C8sh at bonk and In hand
r•(•i¢wrntt•*4•th
54974
54.974
13.612
13.612
88586
72,540
72.540
Crgdkn.. fgllln9 du• wllhln ono
S4￿74
13M12
68.586
72,540
54P74
13.812
68,586
72.540
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Fund8 ofth8 Charfty
Doslqnaled Funds
ROSldcknd Incorno fijnds
Unrèthctsd fvJTrd•
R*Yalualon r•saN•
13,612
72,540
13012
13,812
54.974
13.612
S8,928
$4J74
T&*lfinl•
54.974
72540
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of
Christ Church Exeter
I report on the accounts of Christ Church Exeter for the financial year ended
31 December 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the
Balance Sheet, and related notes.
Respectlve Responslbllltles of Trustees and Examlnor
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the charity's goveming
document. They are responsible for ensuring that the accounts provide a ttue
and fair view of the charity's financial position and comply with ￿levant
legislation.
It is my responsibility to:
1. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011;
2. Follow the procedures laid down in the General Th'rections given by the
Charity Commission under section 145{5Xb} of the Act: arKI
3. State whether any matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independont Examlnerfs Report
My examination was carried out in accordance wth the General Directions
issued by the Charity Comrnission. An 8xaminati¢x includes a review of th8
accounting records kept by the charity arKI a comparison of the accounts
presented with ttrK)se records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the
trustees conceming such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
required in an audit and, consequently, I do rK>t express an audit opinion on
the accounts.
Independent Examlner's Statsment
In the course of my examination. no matter has come to my attention which
gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect:
1. Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act 2011;
2. The accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
3. The accounts fail to comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charities Act 2011.
Financial Observations
However, I draw attention lo the following financial observations:
1. The charity reported an income of £47,314.68 and an expenditure of
£52,950.81, resulting in a deficit of £5,636.13 for the financial year. The
trustees should continue to monitor experKliture carefully and consider

measures to ensure financial sustainability in future wiods.
2. As in previous years, a significant proportion of the charity's income is
derived from p￿pertY rental. including £19.500 from the church premises and
£10,500 from the church manse. While this provides a stable income stream,
the twstees should remain mindful of the tM)tential risks associated with
reliance on rental income and consider opportunities to diversify income
sources there appropriate.
3. The principal area of expenditure relates to the cost of Ihe ministerfs
employment. The tNstees should ensure that this cost remains sustainable
in relation lo the charity's overdll income and financial position, and that
approprsate budgeting and financial planning processes are maintained.
Subject to the above observations, I have no concems regarding the
preparation or presentation of the acc(xJnts.
Concluslon
In my opinion. the accounts have been properfy prepared in accordance ￿1th
the Charities Act 2011 and provide a true and fair view of the charity's
financial position for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Slgned:
Name: TIM Davies
AAT Membership no: 20319318
Date:
30th March 2026

Christchurch Exeter
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Note 1)
for the period ended 31st December 2024
1 Prfnclpal accounting policies
The Chanty has daimed the exemptions available in seC￿n la of FRS102
not to pr8pare a cash flow since it is a small charity.
a) Bas18 of Prnparatlon and Ass•$smenl of Golng Concem
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the second
edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practi￿ issued in
October 2019. the Finandal reporting Standard applicable in the United
lfjngdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities kt 2011. Wrth
items recognised at cost or transaction value unless other4*lse stated in the
relevant notes.
b) Publlc B•neflt Entlty
Chrislchurch Exeter as a charity meets th8 definitK)n of a public benefft entty
und8r FRS102. Assets and liabS1ities are initially recognlsed at hlstorical cost
unless otherwlse stated In the relevant accounting are initially re￿nISed at
hlstorlcal cost unless otherwtse stated in the relevant accounting pollcy notes.
¢) Golng Concom
The Trustees cons￿er that there are no material uncertainties about the
Charws abilty to continué as agoing concem.
d) Income R•cognlllon Pollcl•s
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the
following criterla are met:
The charity has entitk8ment to the funds;
Any perfonnanc8 conditions attached to the items of incA)m8
have been met or are fulty wiihin the control of the charlty.,
There is suffcient certainty that receipt of the In￿Me is
considered probable: and
The amount can be measured reliabty.
Income r8C8ived in advanc8 of a spoufic performanc8 or prowsion of other
specified service is deferred until the uiteria for income reCognit￿n are meL

Christchurch Exeter
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Note 1 continue)
for the period ended 31st December 2024
8) Fund Accounting
Funds held by the Charity are:
Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in
accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees.
Designated funds - these are funds set aside by the Trustees out of
unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Restrfcted funds- these are funds that can only be used for particular
restricted purposes wthin the objects of the charty. Restrictions arise when
specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
fj Resour¢•8 •xpended and ba818 of allocatlon of costs
Expenditure is induded when incurred and indudes irrecoverable VAT.
Expenditure on operational programmes is recognised in the period in which it
is incurred. A designated fund is established for expendlture whith has been
committed to projects, but remains unspent at the year end.
g) Cash at Bank and In Hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid
investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of
acquisition or opening of th6 deposit or similar account.
h) CredltorJ and Provlslons
Creditors and Provisions are identifwl when the Charty has a present
responsibility arising from a previous obligation that will result in the transfer
of funds to a Ihird party and the amount necessary to satisfy the obligation
an be reliably measured or approximated. Provisions and Creditors are
recognised at the settlement amount,
l) Co$t8 of managlng and admlnlsterfng tho charfty
These represent costs attributable lo the management of the charity's assets,
organisational administration and CA)mpliance with ￿nstitutiOnal and ststutory
requirements.

Christchurch Exeter
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Notss 2- 3)
for the perlod ended 31st December 2024
2 *￿alYSIS of net assets between funds
General Des￿nated Restricted
Fund
Funds
Fund$
Total
Cash at bank and In hand
Other nel current assetsl{Itabilities)
54,974
13.612
68,586
Total
54.974
13.612
68,586
3 Analys1$ of charitable funds
Balance
Incoming Resourc8S
Net
Funds
0110112024 resources expended Movement 3111212024
An8lysis of movements in fijnds
General fund
74,222
47.315
52,951
(5,636)
68,586
Total
74.222
68,586