CAPITAL CITY CHURCH
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REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
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C Management Services 69 Velindre Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TF
CAPITAL CITY CHURCH
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024 CHARITY INFORMATION
| Trustees: | Luke Moreno |
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| Andrew Firth | |
| Carla Morgan | |
| Alan Williams | |
| Charitable position: | Registered Charity number 1148551 |
| Governing Document: | Constitution dated 8thAugust 2012 |
| Address for correspondence: | c/o Maes-y-coed Community Centre |
| 1 Jubilee Gardens | |
| Heath | |
| CARDIFF | |
| CF14 4PP | |
| Independent Examiner: | Paul Burnell ACMI |
| C Management Services | |
| 69 Velindre Road | |
| Whitchurch | |
| CARDIFF | |
| CF14 2TF | |
| Bankers: | HSBC Bank Ltd |
| 15 Churchill Way | |
| Cardiff | |
| CF10 2HD |
| CONTENTS | ||
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| Page | ||
| Charity Information | 2 | |
| Trustees Report | 3-4 | |
| Independent Examiners Report | 5 | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 7 | |
| Notes to the Accounts | 8 |
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31[st] December 2024.
Objects of the Charity
The objects of the Church are for the benefit of the public: a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit;
b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit; and
c) to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit.
Structure, Governance and Management
Capital City Church, an unincorporated charity, is governed by a board of trustees, appointed by a properly convened meeting of the board of trustees. Trustees will meet at least two times per year to make decisions regarding the structure, governance, financial operations, and other relevant business.
The income of Capital City Church is comprised of charitable giving by organisations and individuals, either by monthly standing order or individual, “one off” donations, and grants from interested entities (be they government, business, or otherwise).
Responsibilities of the Trustees
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which give a true and fair view of the state of the charity and of its income and expenditure for the year.
We are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts
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Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business
We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
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Principle Activities 2024
Sunday gatherings for worship, open to all. Children’s Sunday school for primary aged children and a youth group for secondary school ages. Prayer meetings, discipleship groups and other church events were run at peoples homes and other venues throughout the year.
The church ran a week-long residential camp for at risk children and children in foster care. The camp was attended by 32 children and 55 volunteers. The focus of the camp is providing unique experiences and a positive affirming environment for children who are looked-after and at-risk.
The church financially supported community development initiative in Uganda, supporting local coffee farmers, as well as a Cardiff based project providing food and materials to rough sleepers.
Public Benefit requirement
In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in December 2008.
Financial Review
Finances are reviewed at each trustee meeting, with an annual review of accounts to be carried out at the end of year and submitted to the Charities Commission.
Independent Examiner
Paul Burnell of CMS was appointed as the organisation’s independent examiner during the year.
This Report was approved by the Trustees on 28[th] October 2025 and is signed on their behalf by
Luke Moreno
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
CAPITAL CITY CHURCH
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31[st] December 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures 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 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Paul Burnell
Paul Burnell ACMI 28[th] October 2025
C Management Services (trading name of C Mgmnt Services Ltd) 69 Velindre Road Cardiff CF14 2TF
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CAPITAL CITY CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2024
| Note RECEIPTS Receipts from generated funds 2 Receipts from charitable activities 3 Other receipts 4 Interest received Total Receipts PAYMENTS Charitable activities 5 Total payments Net Receipts/(Payments) Transfers between funds Fund balances at 1stJanuary 2024 Fund balances at 31st December 2024 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds 2024 £ Total Funds 2023 £ 23,382 23,197 46,579 57,988 - - - - - - - - - - - 143 |
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| 23,382 23,197 46,579 58,131 |
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| 23,706 29,185 52,891 50,948 |
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| 23,706 29,185 52,891 50,948 |
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| (324) (5,988) (6,312) 7,183 - - 20,776 14,092 34.868 27,684 |
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| 20,452 8,104 28,556 34,868 |
The notes on page 6 form part of these accounts.
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CAPITAL CITY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
1. Fixed Assets
| The value of assets owned are: Equipment 2. Bank & Cash Balances Cash at bank and in hand 3. Other Assets and Liabilities Assets Gift aid tax recovery not yet received Liabilities Unbilled fee for Independent Examination |
Insurance 2024 £ 6,905 6,905 2024 £ 28,556 28,556 2024 £ 7,175 125 |
Value 2023 £ 6,905 6,905 2023 £ 34.868 34.868 2023 £ 7,175 125 |
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The accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on 28[th] October 2025
Luke Moreno
The notes on page 8 form part of these accounts.
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CAPITAL CITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting Policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis with a statement of assets and liabilities
| 2. Voluntary receipts Gift Aid donations Other donations Tax recovered 3. Receipts from charitable activities Income 4. Other Receipts Grants 5. Charitable activities a. Direct Charitable Costs Employment costs Ministry costs SFK costs b. Support and Administration Premises costs Admin costs c. Grants Hardship support |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds 2024 £ Total Funds 2023 £ 13,422 - 13,422 15,273 9,960 23,197 33,157 42,715 - - - |
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| 23,382 23,197 46,579 57,988 |
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| Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds 2024 £ Total Funds 2023 £ - - - - |
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| Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total Funds 2024 £ Total Funds 2023 £ - 11,534 - - - 29,185 - 11,534 29,185 - 16,848 24,859 |
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| 11,534 29,185 40,719 41,707 |
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| 5,446 - 5,446 5,729 6,226 - 6,226 3,512 |
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| 11,672 - 11,672 9,241 |
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| 500 - 500 - |
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| 500 - 500 - |
6. Staff and Trustees
The charity has no employed staff. Its activities are generally carried out by volunteers.
No remuneration or trustee expenses were paid to any trustee during the period, nor to any person connected to them other than reimbursement of expenses
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