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Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod
**From ** Period start date To Period end date
01 01 2022 31 12 2022

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Forefront Community Church

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1139006 Charity's principal address 42 Fore Street Chard Somerset Postcode TA20 1QA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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13		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Mr P Brazier Resigned 31/05/2022
Mrs A Brister
Mr M Brister
Mr D Burfield
Mr S Capstick Treasurer
Ms L Dimon
Mr P Dimon
Mr R Grave Resigned 21/02/2022
Mr N Marsh Resigned 27/06/2022
Miss C Smith
Mr S Thurbon Chairman
Mrs J Bristow Joined 27/06/2022
Mrs W Green Joined 27/06/2022

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution)

Forefront Community Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(CIO), charity number 1139006, and is recognised by Companies House as
number CE020874.
Forefront Community Church’s Constitution, active from 27th February
2020, establishes the objects and powers of the CIO and the governance
arrangements.
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
CIO conversion constitution registered with the Charity Commission and
recognised by Companies House
Trustee selection methods
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the CIO Constitution in summary
as follows.
• Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed
for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly
convened meeting of the charity trustees.
• In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the
charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
• All Trustees must subscribe to the Statement of Beliefs, be 16 years
of age or over (and at least one trustee must be 18 years of age or
over), and acknowledge acceptance of the office of trustee.
• There must be at least three charity trustees and no more than
twenty.
• The Members of the CIO shall be its charity trustees for the time
being. The only persons eligible to be Members of the CIO are its
charity trustees.

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Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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The charitable company (company number 07343328) was converted into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 27 February 2020, which continues under charity number 1139006. From that point it is recognised by company number CE020874 with Companies House.

The Trustees held five meetings during 2022 to oversee the running of the charity. The charity was run on a day to day basis by the Forefront Community Centre Manager, other paid staff, and volunteers as required. Spiritual leadership of the Church and associated activities were run by the Forefront Community Church Leadership Team.

Risks

In terms of financial risk, the trustees regularly review the CIO finances at each Trustees meeting (a standing item on the agenda), and the Treasurer has ongoing scrutiny of funds. The financial review contains the CIO’s policy on reserves.

With the diminishing risks and effects from Covid-19, many activities in the Church and Centre returned to more normal levels.

Forefront Community Church’s Safeguarding Policy continued to be in force, reviewed and updated on a regular basis.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which Forefront Community Church (including the centre) is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks. These include, building and property security, insurance, fire and electrical safety, personnel safety and wellbeing. An annual repair and maintenance inspection of the property was instigated, to gain an overview of its material condition and any safety concerns. It should be noted that the staff/volunteers and users of the property were encouraged to report any findings or concerns on a regular basis. The Fire Alarm system was tested every week, and serviced annually.

Section C Objectives and activities

Forefront Community Church’s objects are as follows:

(1) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs as the trustees may from time to time think fit and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity.

Summary of the objects of the (2) To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve charity set out in its good health by the provision of funds, goods or services including governing document counselling and support services

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Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

The Trustees have paid due regard to the public benefits guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Forefront Community Church should undertake.

Forefront Community Church is a Christian Independent Church, which subscribes to the Evangelical Alliance and their basis of faith, and also belongs to Partnership UK. It comprises a body of believers from a wide variety of backgrounds. Forefront Community Church owns and operates the Forefront Community Centre on Fore Street in Chard, which provides for community outreach and services in pursuance of its Objects. The centre also provides meeting facilities, and the Church’s administration hub. Christian faith services are lead and facilitated by the Church, mostly held in other suitable local premises.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Some of the activities at the Forefront Community Centre were performed and facilitated by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and erformance p

Summary of the main Forefront Community Church continued to apply considered strategies to achievements of the charity achieve its charitable objects, demonstrated in part by the following. during the year

Forefront Community Church held weekly Sunday Morning Services in the main hall of Holyrood Academy, to which anyone was welcome, and facilitated weekly ‘house groups’ held in Church members homes. Monthly evening communion services resumed part way through the year, also held in members homes. There were regular Youth Group meetings and activities run by the Church, as well as ‘Sunday School’ held at the same time as the weekly Sunday services. In September, Forefront Community Church held an ‘Away Day’ at Monks Yard, Horton Cross, and in December the Church held a Christmas Carol Service at Holyrood Academy Main Hall, in addition to the usual Christmas Services. An ‘Alpha’ course was also run by the Church.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Forefront Community Centre continued to operate throughout the year, offering community outreach and services, and also functioning as the Church administration hub. Specifically, the centre provided a food bank service (the Lords Larder), weekly community coffee mornings, social/support group meetings for young mums with their babies (Growing Together), and a week day ‘drop in’ centre for members of the public. ‘Citizens Advice South Somerset’ continued to operate from the centre twice weekly, and counselling services (NHS mental Health, etc) used the centre on an occasional basis. The centre also provided regular meeting facilities for the Church and other associated activities (Youth Groups, Meetings, etc), and occasional special uses such as an ‘Alternative Halloween’ evening and ‘open house’ for Carnival night.

Regarding work with local children and youth, the Church continued to financially support a Youth Worker, to live locally and attend Forefront Community Church. She received mentoring and support from the Church, and in return forged links with children and youth, especially from the local Portuguese population, whilst expanding on networking with another local youth worker, and Holyrood Academy.

The Church continued to work and communicate with other churches in the area when necessary, such as being represented at the Chard Churches Together (CCT) group. Forefront Community Church’s policy is to allocate a minimum of 15% of income from general offerings to mission ministries beyond our local Church. For this year the regular support to missionaries at home and abroad who had links with the Church amounted to 21.7%. In the UK we supported SACRE working with schools in the Southwest, and supported missions in Leicester and London. Abroad we supported missionaries in Spain, Thailand, and Operation Mobilisation (OM operate a missionary ship Logos Hope), as well as the occasional ad hoc contribution to special appeals. The annual review of Forefront Staff pay and room hire rates was undertaken, with appropriate increases being agreed for next year. In pursuance of the Church’s aims, the Leadership Team continued to seek a new property in Chard, which would have better served for the provision of people and skill centred activities, by having more space and facilities. The premises previously used as the Laurel Centre on Avishayes Road continued to be of interest to us, particularly when our original rejected bid for this property was reconsidered by the sellers. However, this was subsequently rejected again and the property was bought by an alternative buyer.

In an effort to ‘lift’ the general appearance and feeling of the lower end of Chard Fore Street (in which the Community Centre is situated), a mural was painted on the outside walls of the property. Proper permissions were granted for this. In addition necessary repairs and improvements were made to the property, including wall rendering, roofing and flashing, external painting, replacement window, removing redundant external electrical outlets/boxes, internal electrics (ongoing), and heating system repairs. Some consideration was given to reconfiguring the first floor area of the centre, by knocking through the offices and creating a larger space. However, it was concluded at that time, that the advantages gained by this

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Section D Achievements and erformance p were not sufficient to outweigh the loss of office space, set against what the new space could be used for. Strategies for 2023 Our current strategies to achieve our charitable ‘Objects’ will continue as before.

An emphasis on our work with children and youth will continue, aided by the continued employment of our Youth Worker, subject to work and visa requirements. These include, partnership with the support staff at Holyrood Academy, the Anglican Pioneer youth worker, and the church’s own youth. The Leadership will continue to be mindful of ways to allow for an expansion of our aims and objectives, whether this be through the use of alternative premises, and/or further improvements to our existing property.

Section E Financial review

It is the CIO’s policy that unrestricted funds which have not been Brief statement of the designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to charity’s policy on reserves between three- and six-month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Forefront Community Church’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year of 2022. Details of any funds materially none in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Section F Other optional information

Mission team giving of £15,169 (2021: £8,279) included gifts to the following individuals and organisations:

Grant funding of £13,439 (2021: £7,720) included grants to the following individuals out of offerings: - Anisa Marsh £300 (2021: £275) B & E Higgs £2,760 (2021: £4,920) Martyna £50 (2021: £0) World Vision £7,635 (2021: £1,100) Tearfund £2,618 (2021:£1,275) Macmillan £76 (2021: £0) Alan & Nicki £0 (2021 50) Rachel – Youth worker £0 (2021 £100)

Assets retained for the charity’s own use

The freehold property of Forefront Community Centre, 42 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA originally cost £214,080 in 2005. Depreciation is being charged at 2% straight line in accordance with the charity’s accounting policy. There have been no improvements during the year which have added value to the property and all repairs are written off as incurred in the receipts and payments account.

The existing furnishings and equipment have no brought forward value since they have been depreciated in full or written off as purchased. There were no additions during the year.

Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any expenses from Forefront Community Church during the year and there were no amounts owing at the year end.

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The following trustees (and persons connected with them) received remuneration and pensions during the year, which were in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association on a reasonable basis and in the best interests of the charity: -

Wages & Salaries

Miss C M C Smith (Trustee) £29,266 (2021: £28,434) Mrs J Marsh (spouse of Mr N Marsh) £4,884 (2021: £4,894)

Other pension costs

Miss C M C Smith (Trustee) £1,463 (2021: £1,422)

Mission team giving

No Trustee gifts

Grants payable

Miss A Marsh (daughter of Trustee Mr N Marsh) £300 (2021: £275)

Reception services

Miss A Marsh (daughter of Trustee Mr N Marsh) £0 (2021: £500)

Cleaning

Miss K Marsh (daughter of Trustee Mr N Marsh) £23 (2021: £140)

The number of trustees (and persons connected with them) with whom benefits are accruing under money purchase schemes is 1 (2021: 1).

Trustees donated offerings to the charity without condition and the aggregate value of those transactions in the year ending 31 December 2022 was £28,751 (2021: £19,725).

Operating lease

At the year end there were outstanding commitments for future minimum equipment lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows: - Due with 1 year £1,311 (2021: due with 1 year £233)

Restricted funds

Where offerings are donated for a specific project these are separated as restricted monies and used to fulfil those pledges. Mission team cash pledges received at 31 December 2022 were £3,336 (2021: £2,803)

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) and date ����������� Signed on 25/09/23 @ 15:42 ������������������ Signed on 09/10/23 @ 16:04 Mr S Capstick Full name(s) Mr S R Thurbon Position (eg Chairman Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc)

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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 Forefront Community Church On accounts for the year 31 December 2022 Charity no 1139006 ended (if any) Set out on pages 11 to 12 (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 December 2022.

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 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:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed & dated: ����������� Signed on 10/10/23 @ 10:05 Name: Mrs J Jordan Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA

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IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of NONE any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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IER

Forefront Community Church No 1139006
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
01-Jan-22
For the period
from		 31-Dec-22
To

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
87,264
8,808
76
96,148
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-
-
96,148
51,739
19,567
2,652
15,169
-
-
784
574
7,746
201
1,449
-
1,212
965
205
643
3,316
-
106,222
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-
-
106,222
- 10,074
- 2,778
54,641
41,789		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
13,997
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13,997
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-
13,997
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-
13,439
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
13,439
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-
-
13,439
558
2,778
-
3,336		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
101,261
8,808
76
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110,145
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-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
101,261
8,808
76
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110,145
-
-
-		 Last year
to the nearest £
Donations andgifts(including gift aid tax) 87,264 92,624
Charitable activites - hire of Forefront
CommunityCentre		 8,808 7,713
Investments - interest received 76 38
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Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 96,148 100,375
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- -
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
110,145 100,375
51,739
19,567
2,652
15,169
-
13,439
784
574
7,746
201
1,449
-
1,212
965
205
643
3,316
-
119,661
-
-
-
119,661
- 9,516
Staff costs 51,739 49,571
Ministry expenses - Evangelism, Youth &
other ministry		 19,567 11,328
Hire ofguildhall & other facilities 2,652 1,316
Mission team giving (detailed in trustees'
report)		 15,169 8,279
Reception services - 500
Grant funding (detailed in trustees' report) - 7,720
Photocopier operatinglease charge 784 743
Insurance 574 549
Repairs & equipment 7,746 5,177
Postage,stationery& sundries 201 322
Cleaning 1,449 532
Refreshments - 15
Electricity 1,212 651
Telephone 965 650
Water 205 227
Computer software costs 643 464
Accountancy, payroll & independent
examination		 3,316 3,356
Legal andprofessional fees - 120
**Sub total ** 106,222 91,520
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- -
- -
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
91,520
- 10,074 558 - - 9,516 8,855
- 2,778 2,778 -
- -
54,641 - - 54,641 45,786
41,789 3,336 - 45,125 54,641

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 Accruals
Other creditors
Details
Details
Trade creditors
Natwest current account
Natwest reserve account 1
Cash in hand
Prepayments
Details
Kingdom bond
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Tangible Asset - Forefront Community
Centre, 42 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1QA
Other debtors
Natwest reserve account 2
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
7,851
1,516
22,272
10,141
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41,789
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
196,952
2,969
444
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-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
liability relates
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
3,336
-
3,336
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
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-
-
-
-
-
Amount due
(optional)
185
3,206
4,621
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
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-
-
-
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Current value
(optional)
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-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Trade creditors Unrestricted 185
Accruals Unrestricted 3,206
Other creditors Unrestricted 4,621
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature & date of approval
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