RICHMOND PARK CHURCH TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Trust information as at 31 12 2024 Name: RICHMOND PARK CHURCH Address: 139 Palmerston Road, Bournemouth BHI 4HP Status: A charitable Trust- Registration number 1144662 Trustees: David Holland (Chair) Keith Manning Pastor: Martin Moore Independent Examiner: Nikola Wilkinson Banker: Nat West Bank Governance and Mana ement The church which had been an excepted charity, was registered with the Charity Commission with effect from 11 November 2011. The governing document for the church is a trust deed dated 22 June 1984 The trustees and the pastor meet four times a year and it is their responsibility, together with every church member, to ensure that the church fulfils its objectives and aims
Ob'ectives and Aims The church's purpose is the advancement of the Christian religion by such legally charitable means as the trustees shall in their discretion think fit. This is primarily in the area of Bournemouth but help is also given to others in promoting the Christian faith elsewhere in the UK and worldwide. Activities and Achievements Richmond Park church has been called to be a church in the community and our activities include a monthly outreach meal, adult Friday Club (mainly aimed at seniors) and working with Teen Challenge (help for life controlling addictions). The trustees have given due regard to the charity commission's guidance on the public benefit and in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. During the year the church continued to carry out the following activities in order to promote the Christian faith in the local neighbourhood. A) Regular worship services are held on Sunday mornings with weekly prayer meetings. B) Weekly home groups. C) Monthly breakfast Bible Studies D) Weekly community coffee morning (Friday Club) E) Men's and women's ministries; Action Men and Wonderwomen F) Monthly church outreach/church meal G) The provision and maintenance of the church building. In addition to the meetings stated, these buildings are used for children's activities, street church and for wedding and funeral services. H) Pastoral support for church members is led by the pastor and care group leaders.
l) The church is involved in world-wide mission particularly supporting members who are now working overseas in both Africa and Asia. Finances The principle source of funds is voluntary giving from church members. In addition to expenditure supporting the ministry and the church premises, the church donates funds to other Christian organisations (approximately 10% of member giving) The accounts for the year 31/12/2024 have been prepared on a cash receipts and payments basis. The summary of the funds show that there is a balance of £30,007 of funds at the year end. Trustees continually review the balances on hand to ensure that sufficient funds are held to continue the work of the church and to meet anticipated expenditure. Approved by the Board of Trustees on .... And signed on its behalf by:" Mr David Holland {Chair of Trustees)
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Report to the trusteesl members of Richmond Park Church On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 Charity no 1144662 Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The Gharity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustses and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Chanties Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examinerfs statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my examiner's statement attention 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 Irue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have have come across no other matters in connection with th& examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: -06_ 102 Name: NIIooLA WILS01
Richmond Park Church Receipts and Expenditure for year ended 31 December 2024 2023 2024 RECEivrs Regular Giving- gift aided Regular Giving- gift aided SDS Regular Giving- non gift-aided One off gifts +legacy - non gift- aided Gift Aid recovered Bank interest TOTAL RECEIPTS 18,087 4,665 16,232 16,830 5,027 11,742 19,000 5,464 397 58,460 5,714 164 44,862 EXPENDITURE Missions Giving Visiting Speaker donations Expenses for Church Meetings Church Utilities- Gas, elect, water, sewerage Church repairs and maintenance Subscriptions and Licences Computer Costs incl broadband Stationery and Printing Sunday School expenses Insurance Training & Conference Fees Accountancy Advertising General Expenses incl gifts 4,519 4,750 6(K) 1,559 1,614 3,544 943 333 72 464 1,825 1,698 1,784 1,670 945 692 66 283 1,671 113 409 289 300 15,039 442 279 669 17,094 Sub total Salary Manse Rent Manse Water and Sewerage Manse Council Tax 16,796 13,2 415 1,814 32.225 16,807 13,575 395 1,902 32.679 Sub total TOTAL EXPENDITURE Surplus (deficit) 47,264 (2,402) 49,773 8,687
Richmond Park Church Balance sheet as at 31 December 2024 2023 2024 FIXED ASSETS Current Assets Current accounts 395,000 395,000 Nat west 262 Nat west 393 Cash in hand 5, 749 13.757 415 414,921 1,537 27,155 117 423,809 TOTAL Current liabilities Accruals +1,399 +1198 Net Assets 416.320 425,007 Represented by: Reserves brought forward 418,722 416,320 Surplus/{deficit} for the year (2402) 8,687 Reserves carried fonmard 416,320 425,007 Funds at year end 31112123 31112124 Nat West current 5.749 1,537 Nat West savings 13,757 27.155 Cash in hand 415 117 Accruals {mainly gift aid} +1.399 +1198 TOTAL FUNDS 21.320 30,007