SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNT
For the period 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024
Charity number 1150005
Suffolk Christian Camps
Trustee’s Report
For the year ended 30[th] September 2024
The trustees present their report for the year ended 30[th] September 2024.
Charity Information
Suffolk Christian Camps has been in existence since 1953. For a large period of time, the organisation had been operating on an informal basis, run by a committee of members. The decision was taken in 2012 to formalise this to comply with modern legal requirements, and the Charities Act, so the committee adopted a constitution on 15[th] October 2012. The organisation was subsequently registered with the Charity Commission in December 2012. It was registered with HMٞ Revenue and Customs for the purposes of Gift Aid in September 2013.
The charity operates a Child Protection Policy. Disclosure and Barring Services checks are carried out before a trustee or committee member can serve, and on all workers at the camps.
The charity’s activities are centred upon the provision of Christian Camps; through which it furthers its charitable objects. The charity’s activities are centred on a camp site, which is included within the grounds of Sizewell Hall Christian Conference centre, a separate, completely independent charity. Matt Levett, a trustee of Sizewell Hall, is appointed to the committee to represent, and to liaise between the two charities.
The camp site is maintained by the Sizewell Hall Christian Conference Centre staff, and Suffolk Christian Camps pays a licence fee for the use of the site. During the year ended 2024 a total payment of £6,826 (2023 – £6,275) was made.
The main asset used by the charity is a barn structure, the use of which is shared with Sizewell Hall Christian Trust which is used to hold a number of activities during the course of the camps, and by other organisations during the year. This was built over a number of years, the total cost to the charity being approximately £30,000. It was financed by a number of gifts made to the charity. In addition, it was built by volunteers, who gave their time and some materials on a free of charge basis. The charity is therefore unable to establish the exact building cost of the structure.
It also owns a number of caravans, which have been donated over the years.
Finally, the other main assets are tents, of which the charity owns 11. The total replacement cost of these is estimated to be approximately £6,050.
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Suffolk Christian Camps
Trustee’s Report
For the year ended 30[th] September 2024
The trustees who served during the year were: -
Henry Mater - chairman Rachael Wallace – secretary and treasurer Anthony Hood James Golding
The day to day activities are delegated to a committee. Over the period, the members of which were:
Rachael Wallace, Roger Grimes, Henry Matter, Adrian Blofield, Hannah Blofield (appointed April 2024), Matt and Hannah Cook (appointed November 2023),Martin Cotterill, Anthony Hood, Andrew Mugford, Emily Hannah (left October 2023), James Golding, Shaun and Livi Almond, Rachel Harris and Sam Fenning .
Matt Levett also joined the committee on 12 November 2019 as a representative of Sizewell Hall Christian conference Centre, of which he is a trustee. Although he is part of the committee, he is not involved in making any decisions in which there may be a conflict of interest.
Each year, the committee members are asked at the autumn committee meeting if they wish to serve a further period of one year’s service. They are given the opportunity to stand down each year, and the committee would be able to remove a member via that process.
Each year, the trustees and committee confirm that they agree to the charity’s statement of faith, contained in the constitution document.
Any trustee can propose an individual to serve as a trustee, and this person can be appointed by the unanimous agreement of the trustee body. The trustees are reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that they are sufficient in number to oversee the charity’s activities. There is a minimum number of three trustees required. It is the trustees in whom the powers to appoint new trustees and committee members rest.
Objectives, Activities, and Achievements
The charity’s objectives are set out in the constitution. This sets it out to advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively by the provision of Christian holiday camps.
The trustees are aware and conscious of the statutory obligations placed upon them to ensure that the charity is run for the public benefit, and consider the guidance given and published by the Charity Commission.
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Suffolk Christian Camps
Trustee’s Report
For the year ended 30[th] September 2024
Future and developments
The charity intends to run five weeks of the camps during the summer of 2024 and continue to improve the facilities where able to.
Financial Review
The charity’s accounts for the year are included on pages 7 to 14.
These show that for the period the charity had a surplus for the year of £1,011 (2023 – £2,271)
The charity operates two “funds”. These are: -
General Fund - for the day to day running of the trust’s activities
Special Purpose– a fund set aside for maintaining the building and major capital projects and equipment
Family Camp Week 2 Fund – this arose from gifts in the 2019 financial year. The funds have to be spent on items which relate to Family Camp Week 2. During the year some equipment was purchased.
Grant to be used on the Barn – During the year the charity recevied a grant to be used on the barn.
Transfers are made from the General Fund to this Fund as the need arises.
Signed on behalf of the trustees of Suffolk Christian Camps by: -
Rachael B Wallace – Secretary
Dated 19 July 2025
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Suffolk Christian Camps
Independent Examiner’s Report
To the Trustees of Suffolk Christian Camps
For the year ended 30[th] September 2024
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30[th] September 2024, which are set out pages 6 to 13.
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 the independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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Suffolk Christian Camps
Independent Examiner’s Report
To the Trustees of Suffolk Christian Camps
For the year ended 30[th] September 2024
• 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 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.
Signed by: -
David G King FCCA ATII Peacock Ridge Brettenham Road Buxhall Suffolk IP14 3DX
Dated: 16 July 2025
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SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNT For the period 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024
| INCOME Gifts and Donations (including Gift Aid) Camp Activities Fees Tuckshop Porfit Other Income Bank Interest Received EXPENSES Food, Cleaning and Toiletries Payment to Sizewell Hall Speakers Fees and Expenses Day Out and Activity Day Expenses Gift re Tents Coach Hire Printing of Forms, Postage and Stationery Insurance CCPAS Costs Electricity and Gas Prizes ,Gifts, Crafts and Sports Sundry Expenses CCLI Fees and Film Licence Firewood Tent Expenses Equipment repair and replacments Website Cottage hire Bank Charges Caravan Replacement NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FUND BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD FUND BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Funds £ 813 32,536 376 400 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 813 32,536 376 400 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - 1,500 2024 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - 1,500 2024 |
Total Funds £ 813 32,536 376 1,900 |
2023 Total £ 1,819 30,724 171 337 |
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| 33,312 20 |
1,500 - |
34,812 20 |
31,232 98 |
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| 34,145 12,993 6,826 3,291 2,600 - 500 158 1,575 194 966 171 1,136 730 192 2,642 - 242 285 133 |
1,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
35,645 12,993 6,826 3,291 2,600 - 500 158 1,575 194 966 171 1,136 730 192 2,642 - 242 285 133 |
33,149 11,800 6,275 2,810 1,790 - 475 431 1,551 221 1,121 219 958 574 192 739 916 95 600 111 |
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| - | - | - | - | |||||
| 34,634 | - | 34,634 | 30,878 | |||||
| (489) | 1,500 | 1,011 | 2,271 | |||||
| 10,804 | 1,534 | 12,338 | 10,067 | |||||
| 10,315 | 3,034 | 13,349 | 12,338 |
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SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As at 30th September 2024
| Bank Balances Gift Aid to be Reclaimed |
Unrestricted Funds £ 10,315 - |
Unrestricted Funds £ 10,315 - |
Restricted Funds £ 3,034 - 2024 |
Restricted Funds £ 3,034 - 2024 |
Total Funds £ 13,349 - |
2023 Total £ 12,338 |
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| 10,315 | 3,034 | 13,349 | 12,338 |
Other Assets - Barn Structure
The main asset used by the charity is a barn structure, the use of which is shared with two other
Equipment
The charity also owns a number of caravans, which have been donated over the years. Finally, the other main assets are tents, of which the charity owns 11. The total replacement cost of these is estimated to be approximately £6,050
The charity operates from a camp site on the site of Sizewell Christian Conference Centre. The buildings and various other items equipment are shared, and therefore the total cost of these items cannot be easily quantified
Approved by:-
R B Wallace
H Matter
Dated:- 14 July 2025
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SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Year Ended 30 September 2024
| Fund Balance Brought Forward Fund Balance Carried Forward Fund Balance Brought Forward Less Amount spent on equipment Fund Balance Carried Forward Fund Balance Brought Forward Amount Recevied Fund Balance Carried Forward |
1,116 1,116 418 - 418 - 1,500 1,500 Grant to be used on the Barn 2024 £ Special Projects Fund 2024 £ Family Camp Week 2 Fund 2024 £ |
1,116 1,116 594 (176) 418 - - - 2023 £ 2023 £ 2023 £ |
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SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
GENERAL FUND
For the period 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024
| INCOME 10-14's Camp Surplus Summer Madness Surplus Family Camp Week 1 (Deficit) Family Camp Week 2 Surplus Uncashed cheques written off Integrate Interest Received TOTAL INCOME EXPENSES Website Equipment repair and replacements Bank Charges First Aid Sundry Expenses Tent Expenses SURPLUS EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME BEFORE GIFTS GIFTS and DONATIONS RECEIVED (INCLUDING GIFT AID) SURPLUS IN THE YEAR AFTER GIFTS BANK BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD BANK BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ (164) 1,381 (461) 279 (984) (16) 869 1,090 (740) 2,733 - 116 400 - 20 98 (320) 2,948 242 95 - 395 133 111 - - - 399 607 739 982 1,739 (1,302) 1,209 813 1,584 (489) 2,793 10,804 8,011 10,315 10,804 |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ (164) 1,381 (461) 279 (984) (16) 869 1,090 (740) 2,733 - 116 400 - 20 98 (320) 2,948 242 95 - 395 133 111 - - - 399 607 739 982 1,739 (1,302) 1,209 813 1,584 (489) 2,793 10,804 8,011 10,315 10,804 |
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| 242 - 133 - - 607 |
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| 2,948 1,739 |
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| 1,209 1,584 |
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| 2,793 8,011 |
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| 10,804 |
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SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
10 - 14 CAMP
For the period 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024
| INCOME Fees - Campers and Workers Tuck Shop Profit Gifts EXPENSES Payment to Sizewell Hall Food, Cleaning and Toiletries Activity Day Postage, Printing and Stationery Insurance CCPAS Speakers Fees and Expenses Electricity and Gas Prizes ,Gifts, Crafts and Sports Sundry Expenses Firewood CCLI Fees and Film Licence Tent and Caravan Expenses NET SURPLUS |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 14,085 13,149 98 106 - 75 14,183 13,330 2,730 2,511 4,941 4,795 2,600 1,790 63 296 630 620 78 88 1,123 800 386 449 171 208 442 16 77 77 292 300 814 - 14,347 11,950 (164) 1,381 |
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| 2,730 4,941 2,600 63 630 78 1,123 386 171 442 77 292 814 |
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SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
SUMMER MADNESS CAMP
For the period 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024
| INCOME Fees-Campers and Workers Gifts - general Tuck Shop Profit EXPENSES Payment to Sizewell Hall Crafts, Games and Activities CCLI Fees and Film Licence Coach Hire Printing, Postage and Stationery Insurance CCPAS Speakers Expenses Electricity and Gas Food, Cleaning and Toiletries Sundry Expenses including booking fees Firewood Tent and Caravan Expenses NET SURPLUS |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 5,772 5,754 - 60 119 61 5,891 5,875 1,365 1,255 - 11 146 191 500 475 32 45 315 310 39 44 468 415 193 224 2,596 2,381 252 206 39 38 407 - 6,352 5,596 (461) 279 |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 5,772 5,754 - 60 119 61 5,891 5,875 1,365 1,255 - 11 146 191 500 475 32 45 315 310 39 44 468 415 193 224 2,596 2,381 252 206 39 38 407 - 6,352 5,596 (461) 279 |
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| 1,365 - 146 500 32 315 39 468 193 2,596 252 39 407 |
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| 279 |
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SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
FAMILY CAMP WEEK 1
For the period 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024
| INCOME Fees General Gifts Tuck Shop (loss) / profit EXPENSES Payment to Sizewell Hall Food, Cleaning and Toiletries Electricity and Gas Printing, Postage and Stationery Insurance CCPAS Speakers Expenses Sundry Expenses and Gifts CCLI Fees and Film Licence Hire of Cottage Firewood Tent and Caravan Expenses NET (DEFICIT) |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 5,764 5,216 - 160 164 10 5,928 5,386 1,365 1,255 3,255 2,341 193 224 32 45 315 310 39 44 900 785 221 28 146 41 - 290 39 38 407 - 6,912 5,402 (984) (16) |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 5,764 5,216 - 160 164 10 5,928 5,386 1,365 1,255 3,255 2,341 193 224 32 45 315 310 39 44 900 785 221 28 146 41 - 290 39 38 407 - 6,912 5,402 (984) (16) |
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| 1,365 3,255 193 32 315 39 900 221 146 - 39 407 |
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| (16) |
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SUFFOLK CHRISTIAN CAMPS
FAMILY CAMP WEEK 2
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| INCOME Fees Tuck Shop Profit General Gifts Cottage Income EXPENSES Payment to Sizewell Food, Cleaning and Toiletries Electricity and Gas Speakers Expenses Printing, Postage and Stationery Insurance CCPAS CCLI and Film Fees Sundries and Volunteer Expenses Firewood Tent and Caravan Expenses Hire of Cottage NET SURPLUS |
2024 £ £ 6,915 (5) 6,910 1,366 2,201 194 800 31 315 38 146 221 37 407 285 6,041 869 |
2024 £ £ 6,915 (5) 6,910 1,366 2,201 194 800 31 315 38 146 221 37 407 285 6,041 869 |
2023 £ £ 6,605 55 100 - 6,760 1,255 2,283 224 810 45 310 44 41 309 38 - 310 5,670 1,090 |
2023 £ £ 6,605 55 100 - 6,760 1,255 2,283 224 810 45 310 44 41 309 38 - 310 5,670 1,090 |
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| 1,366 2,201 194 800 31 315 38 146 221 37 407 285 |
1,255 2,283 224 810 45 310 44 41 309 38 - 310 |
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| 869 | 1,090 |
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