# **Christian Connections in Schools (CCiS) Annual Report April 2024** 

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## **Christian Connections in Schools (CCiS) Annual Report** 

**Christian Connections in Schools - Registered Charity No. 1150149 Slough Baptist Church Church Office Windsor Road SLOUGH SL1 2EJ** 

**Office: 01753 201992** 

**www.ccischools.org.uk** 

**info@ccischools.org.uk** 

**wayne@ccischools.org.uk** 

**Christian Connections in Schools** has a vision to make Jesus known in primary and secondary schools in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, through partnership with local churches and as a mission partner with Scripture Union. This is achieved through a broad spectrum of work, ranging from assemblies and lessons and supporting Christian groups, to large scale events and residential trips. 

Currently we employ Wayne Dixon who works in a number of secondary and primary schools in the area and was previously the Scripture Union schools worker for Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead for 25 years. We aim to sustain him in continuing and enlarging this role, through administering the support offered by churches and individuals who value the outstanding relationships he enjoys with staff and students alike. 

The Trust is governed by a Trust Deed which states that the object of the charity is to advance the Christian faith among children, young people and families, particularly in schools and in conjunction with the churches in the area of Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead. 

Public benefits include advancing the Christian faith among children, young people and families through education, training and religious activities, achieved by undertaking school assemblies and lessons; Hanging Around Ministry; seasonal courses/teaching in schools and churches on occasions such as Easter and Christmas; working with and promoting the wider work and aims of Scripture Union; working with youth groups and churches; and planning, producing and leading specific campaigns/activities in wider areas such as Christianity Awareness Week. 

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## **Trustees** 

Trustees are drawn from local churches and are appointed with regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. Trustees are appointed for a term of three years, except for those who were responsible for setting up the trust, whose terms of initial appointment varied. All trustees are in their second or subsequent term of office. 

Mr Alan Peter Symons (Chair from August 2021) 

Mr Robert James Miles (Secretary) 

Mr Richard Geoffrey Thorogood (Treasurer) 

Revd Peter Thomas Cranch 

Mrs Pauline Catherine Scott (resigned 19 September 2024) 

Mr Grant Hallam 

Mrs Jenay Lorraine Monds (appointed 23 May 2024) 

Mrs Janice May Hopkins (appointed 23 May 2024) 

The Trust works with children and vulnerable people and trustees have jointly and individually declared that they have carried out all trustee eligibility tests that are required by law. 

## **Mission Partner** 

Scripture Union England & Wales Trinity House Opal Court Fox Milne Milton Keynes MK15 0DF 

## **Independent Examiner** 

Mrs Heidi Auero-Fox ACA 

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## **Bankers** 

NatWest 7 High Street Marlow Bucks SL7 1AY 

CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ 

Shawbrook Bank Lutea House Warley Hill Business Park The Drive Great Warley Brentwood Essex CM13 3BE 

## **Insurers** 

Ageas Insurance Limited Ageas House Hampshire Corporate Park Templars Way Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 3YA 

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## **Policies and Procedures** 

Type of governing document: Trust Deed, adopted 20 September 2012. 

The Trust has documented policies covering safeguarding children and young people; work related stressors; parental, maternity and paternity leave; disciplinary, grievances and complaints; financial controls, financial reserves and investments; paying employees; conflicts of interest and anti-bribery. This year we have continued to set up and improve our data storage, resolved problems with our backup solution and continue to improve it. This now allows us to complete our GDPR policy. 

## **Public benefit** 

In planning and overseeing the activities of the charity, the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and its guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit. 

## **Reserves policy** 

The charity’s reserves consist of cash held as unrestricted funds. Its reserves policy is to seek to maintain reserves equivalent to at least 6 months’ total employment costs. At the year end, reserves held were £125,665, significantly in excess of the minimum required by the reserves policy. 

In these circumstances, the reserves policy requires the trustees to exercise prudent stewardship of reserves while seeking opportunities to broaden and deepen CCiS’s activities consistently with its objects. The charity is also in compliance with this aspect of the policy, specifically in investigating ways to expand its activities in schools in the area and to prepare for the future. 

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## **Annual report: April 2023 - April 2024** 

## **Aims and values** 

We aim to advance the Christian faith among children, young people and families, particularly in schools and in conjunction with the churches in the area of Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead. 

We endeavour to do this through: 

**Partnership** with local churches, individuals and Christians in schools. 

Developing good **Relationships** with individuals and schools. 

**Respecting** the school environment as a place of education and the beliefs of others. 

Seeking for our work to be **Relevant** in how we communicate the good news of Jesus as it is revealed to us in the Bible. 

**What we do:** https://player.vimeo.com/video/228468467 

In everything we do, our intention is to engage with all those in schools (students, teachers and support staff) and to encourage and support Christians in schools by using words and actions. 

##  **Hanging Around Ministry – HAM** 

HAM reinforces and complements schools’ ministry by providing an opportunity to spend time with pupils, staff and others at more informal occasions such as lunch and break times. 

##  **Assemblies** 

Assemblies have proved to be an effective way to dispel some of the misconceptions that people may have about Jesus and Christianity. It provides a short opportunity (5-8 minutes) to share with a large group (approx. 200-250 at a time) some of what Jesus said or did, or a story that Jesus told. 

##  **Lessons** 

Teaching time contributes to the school RE/PSHE curriculum and provides opportunities for discussion in a classroom setting. 

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##  _**Christmas Unwrapped**_ **and** _**Easter Cracked**_ 

These significant initiatives started as a one-off church centenary celebration in 1994. Local schools are invited to send their Year 6 classes to these church-based presentations of the great stories of the Gospel, which have proved to be so popular that more than 50 areas throughout the country are now involved in putting on their own events. 

Each presentation aims to provide a warm welcome to the church and hopes to share something of both the Christmas and Easter miracles in a way that is memorable, interactive and engaging. Slough Baptist Church held the very first presentations and currently schedule _Easter Cracked_ for March and _Christmas Unwrapped_ for late November. The church provides an outline programme so that anyone wishing to hold their own event in their local area has all they need to get started. 

Post-pandemic, these ministries are also available online: 

_Christmas Unwrapped_ : https://youtu.be/U-Icp5dOTaM (Recorded November 2020) 

_Easter Cracked_ : https://youtu.be/lv07rOYbI4M (Recorded January 2021) 

##  _**It’s Your Move!**_ 

_It’s Your Move!_ provides a session and resources for year 6 pupils (age 10/11) preparing to move to senior school, and is held in primary schools during late June and early July. 

##  **School Christian Groups** 

Wayne Dixon’s schools work began when Slough Grammar asked him to help set up a Christian group in the school. Groups like this now meet in a number of local schools, including Altwood, Burnham Grammar (Explore), Cox Green (Ignite), Newlands Girls Schools (Revive) and Windsor Girls’ School (Big Questions). These groups are publicised in assemblies at the beginning of the school year. 

##  _**Examattack**_ 

_Examattack_ is a presentation held in most of the secondary schools Wayne visits and seeks to put exams into perspective for students. This initiative has been well received for its contribution to the life of a school in an area which is hugely important. 

http://www.examattack.org.uk/ 

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##  **Inter Schools Soccer Sevens** 

This is an annual competition for local schools which enter teams of students, up to and including year 10, and is held at Langley Grammar School over two evenings. In the years when there is a World Cup or European Championship, pupils receive booklets packed full of stories, facts and figures as well as testimonies from Christian sportsmen and women. 

##  _**Youth & Children What’s On?**_ 

We send out a regular email that helps publicise events, resources and more that might help churches enhance their children’s and youth ministry. Churches or individuals who wish to publicise events, resources or training in their own area for anyone involved with children’s, youth or schools work may also send details to us and we will include them in future updates. 

##  _**Christianity Awareness Week**_ 

The trust undertakes to work with youth groups and churches through planning, producing and leading specific campaigns and activities in schools and the wider area. One such is _Christianity Awareness Week_ ( _Illuminate_ ) most recently held in Maidenhead in April 2023. 

##  **Prayer** 

We believe that the most significant contribution we can make to our schools is to pray for them. There are a number of opportunities each year for particular prayer events, including Education Sunday (early September), Prayday (November) and Pray for Schools (a fortnight in May). 

##  **Primary Schools initiatives** 

This short video explains our Church/Primary School initiatives and how they have developed over the past 25 years. https://youtu.be/OvEBYlycwRA. 

##  **The Jem Sewell Fund** 

Since its inception in October 2022, we have been administering the _Jem Sewell Fund_ , which helps children and young people from schools in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead to attend a Scripture Union Holiday. 

Jem’s daughter, Bryony, has recorded a video to explain the purpose of the fund: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjInB44MKVk 

We ask donors to indicate clearly that they are contributing to this particular fund, so that we can specifically allocate donations for that purpose. Cheques should be made payable to _Christian Connections in Schools_ , with _Jem Sewell Fund_ written on the back. 

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## **What we achieved** 

## **Summer 2023** 

##  _**Illuminate**_ 

Illuminate was held in Maidenhead from 24th – 28th April, when LZ7 visited five schools, during which they took two assemblies and fourteen lessons, and, including the Friday evening concert, impacted some 3000 pupils, mainly aged between 11-15 years old. The week’s activities were the culmination of months of planning and preparation, where prayer and training events were held for churches and volunteers, and opportunities provided for Christian young people to come together. School staff feedback was very positive: 

‘ _Really enjoyed it! Wish I’d had that kind of thing at my school when I was a teenager_ .’ 

_‘Kids (yr 8) loved it! Great, thought provoking and uplifting session for them.’_ 

_‘Absolutely AMAZING! Wonderful energy! Fantastic music! -Thank you, it is so wonderful to see the joy in the children. As a Christian, this feeds my soul!’_ 

_‘An enormous thank you for yesterday and bringing L7Z to Furze Platt Senior School. As you saw, LZ7 were really well received with a terrific energy and positivity. While coincidental, having them onsite really gave the party feel as we celebrated our 60th Birthday. Colleagues who had seen LZ7 on their last visit were really impressed how the band and ‘show’ had developed over the last decade. I hope that the Braywick concert is a huge success._ 

_Please do pass on our thanks to the band and everyone responsible for organising the events across Maidenhead schools this week. I hope that you are energised by your week with the band and once again have loved the experience.’_ 

Subsequent experiences were less encouraging. A planned session in each of the schools on Wednesday 3rd May for those who attended the concert, or took part in the lessons and wanted to find out more about Jesus and the Christian faith, did not go ahead. No young people attended the initial followup session held the morning after the concert at The Braywick Leisure Centre, and even though five young people (all from Altwood School) attended the follow-up session the following Friday, none attended a subsequent series of after-school sessions. 

These experiences have shown us that there are lessons to be learned, the most important being the increasing gap for our young people between participating in an event like this in their schools, and becoming part of a church.  We believe that the Christian young people already in our schools have a vital role to play both in praying for their peers and friends, and in introducing them to Jesus, so school based Christian groups continue to be essential. 

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##  _**Illuminate (continued)**_ 

Financially, there was a shortfall of approximately £8,000, as the end of week concert didn’t sell out, and grants and contributions from individuals, churches and other organisations were lower than on previous occasions. 

Even so, we believe that opportunities like these provide additional options in helping to make Jesus known, most clearly seen in the on-going conversations Wayne still has with both pupils and staff who remember previous Illuminate mission events in 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2018. 

##  _**It’s Your Move!**_ 

Since the book came out in 2001, Wayne has been very encouraged with the connections it makes with both _Christmas Unwrapped_ and _Easter Cracked_ , because so many of our local schools receive all three presentations. Praise God for this ministry, which we hope to provide for all the schools which would like it in the future; and for the generosity of individuals and churches whose financial support makes it possible. 

_‘This book has changed the way I now look at secondary school…...  ‘It’s Your Move’ has boosted my confidence entirely and I no longer think of my new school as such a scary place.  This book is incredibly helpful, with great toptips, fun activities and even a secondary school planner!  It’s thought out beautifully, and I know it has helped many children biting their nails at the thought of moving up a school.  It’s laid out in such a colourful, organised and encouraging way, making it fun to read in bitesize chunks – or all of it at once! ‘It's Your Move’ reminds me that I’m not alone…. If I had to describe this book in three words, they would be: uplifting, memorable and brilliant.  Utterly brilliant. To finish this off, I leave you with a piece of advice -  It really IS your move.’ (Year 6 pupil June 2023)_ 

##  **Inter Schools Soccer Sevens** 

Seven schools took part in the girls’ competition: Altwood, Beechwood, Cox Green, Lynch Hill, Newlands Girls, Windsor Girls and the hosts, Furze Platt Senior. It was great fun, and various connections were made with other opportunities in our schools. Newlands won the competition for the second year running! 

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## **Autumn 2023** 

##  _**Christmas Unwrapped**_ 

Wayne was reassured by how well _Christmas Unwrapped_ was received when it took place in school halls, as because of cost and staffing issues, schools often found it difficult to travel to local churches. At the beginning of each session, pupils were asked to tell each other their favourite part of Christmas, before giving their feedback to the rest of the group. The most popular answers were ‘presents’, ‘parties’ and ‘spending time with family’, although on one memorable occasion a pupil answered _‘Jesus!’_ . Wayne was so encouraged, and it’s why he wears his _Jesus, the Reason for the Season_ Christmas jumper! The feedback from pupils and staff was very positive, and Wayne continues to learn that flexibility of approach pays dividends 

##  **In the Classroom** 

Wayne led lessons at St. Bernard’s Prep. School on the topic of _Vocation and Commitment_ . These sessions gave him the opportunity to share something of his story and explain what Jesus means to him. He often finds time to share when he is in schools, whether he’s taking part in formal lessons or simply hanging around informally, perhaps at Christmas concerts, school proms and productions, sports days and around town. 

## **Spring 2024** 

##  **Opportunities in Schools Ministry** 

In February Wayne hosted a meeting via Zoom, which gave information about many opportunities for schools ministry throughout this year and beyond. These included: 

Introduction to a Church - Primary School initiative: = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v OvEBYlycwRA 

_Christmas Unwrapped_ :   https://youtu.be/U-Icp5dOTaM 

_Easter Cracked_ :   https://youtu.be/lv07rOYbI4M 

_Examattack_ : http://www.examattack.org.uk/ 

- _It’s Your Move!:_ https://youtu.be/OM_ndo RmOg 

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##  _**Easter Cracked**_ 

Some 45 schools, several local churches and thousands of pupils plus staff enjoyed and benefitted from _Easter Cracked_ this year. After some 30 years of providing these presentations, Wayne says that they, along with _Christmas Unwrapped,_ are without doubt the most significant areas of ministry in which he has been involved, because of the way they have developed both locally and in many other areas. 

## Staff feedback: 

_‘The presentation was brilliant. I have seen this for 5 years being in Year 6 and each year it gets better. Wayne is fab at delivering this.’_ 

_‘As always, a fantastic, fun, informative + interactive afternoon.’_ 

_‘A great opportunity for the children to discover facts about Easter themselves.’_ 

_‘Excellent. Informative and engaging.’_ 

_‘The children (and staff) love this (the Rap).’_ 

_‘Thanks for running Easter Cracked for our primary school! Our son related back a very accurate account of the Easter story. There’s a lot of kids in the school from nominal Christian backgrounds or Muslim backgrounds, with little knowledge of and many misunderstandings of the basics of who Jesus is, Easter etc, so it’s great for them to have the opportunity to hear the message told clearly and engagingly.’_ A parent from Reading 

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## **Throughout the year** 

##  **Encouragements** 

_‘Wayne Dixon is a friendly face around the school. Through engaging with students via table tennis, watching productions, attending proms and generally having chats, he manages to build a great relationship with the school and the people in it. This has to be the first step to engaging youth with Christianity and the church, and I've seen and heard many fabulous conversations between Wayne and question-filled students._ 

_Most importantly, if the students felt uncomfortable they would not pay attention, so it's clear that Wayne has found a way to make evangelising engaging and accepted. I pray he continues the good work._ ’ Current Year 13 pupil 

_‘Wayne visits each of our Year 7 classes and engages them immediately. Many know him from visits to their Primary school and know that they will be involved, challenged and entertained. He brings parables and miracles alive to the students in a memorable way.’_ David, Staff member 

_Hi Wayne….I remember you from the time I was at Becky High School in 1997-2004. I came across Christian connections in schools the other day and realised that it was you leading the work! I distinctly remember you coming in to do an assembly at school, entering the school hall with the Black Eyed Peas blaring out, singing ‘Where is the love’! It was a breath of fresh air and we really enjoyed your assemblies, thank you. I became a Christian as a teenager through very good friends at Becky High. I’m still very close to the Christian friends from school and they all remember you too! ….. Anyway, I wanted to get in touch to say thank you for the work and we’ll pray for continued blessing of your work! Jo (March 2024)_ 

_I have been fortunate enough to be able to experience the work that CCiS do for many years now! Wayne Dixon visited my secondary school when I, myself, was a pupil and I have had the pleasure of having him deliver sessions to the children at the school that I now teach at, St Mary's Farnham Royal. The sessions that CCiS deliver allows the children to further their knowledge of Christianity in a fun and interactive way and they finish the sessions wanting to share what they have learnt with their friends and family! The enthusiasm of these sessions spreads to the children, and they themselves become so excited to learn more and experience other sessions run by CCiS. Not only do the children love these sessions, but the staff do too! (Hannah, Year 6 Teacher)_ 

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##  **Hanging Around Ministry (HAM)** 

It could be a School Sports Day, Year 11 or Year 13 Prom, music concert or dance show but the common thread at all these events is the opportunity they give Wayne to listen and chat with pupils, staff, parents and carers on a variety of issues, including ‘ _what makes Christianity different_ ?’ and ‘ _will Arenal win The Premier and Champions Leagues_ ?’! He has spoken with pupils who have specific questions about Jesus, the Christian faith, church and the Bible. 

Wayne has recently completed a Mental Health First Aid Course which has already been helpful in various conversations he has had in school with staff and pupils.. Over recent years, some of the issues being faced by staff and pupils in our schools have confirmed to him the role of ‘HAM’, so that in the time available after setting up for an assembly, he often finds that people are open to chat, if he takes time to listen. 

Wayne been reminding both himself and the pupils he talks to about how important it is to listen, both to each other and to God. Ongoing conversations with a variety of school staff, parents, carers and most importantly children and young people, have shown that listening to some of the joys and pains currently being faced by most of us is vital. Their stories are mostly to do with what happens in school, but others take place at school proms, sports days, school productions and even the high street. He is often reminded of the words written by the apostle Peter, who said: _But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect._ (1 Peter 3:15) 

The lesson remains to listen first and then much wisdom is required. 

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## **News from the Trust** 

##  **New Schools Worker** 

In February, we began advertising for a second member of staff to help develop the work of Christian Connections in Schools 

Our advertisement specified that the role would involve: 

• Schools work: includes advocating the Christian faith and lifestyle, and support work with children and young people. This will entail leading/taking part in lessons, assemblies and Christian group meetings, including prayer meetings; helping to set up new Christian groups and establishing appropriate aims and objectives; and being involved in, and supportive of, the school community in appropriate ways. 

• Local work: includes developing and maintaining contact with churches and enabling them to be involved with local schools, so that church groups have an active concern for teachers and pupils and a desire to support any Christians among them. 

• Training: includes the recruiting, resourcing and support of volunteers; and undertaking personal and professional development by study and training and participating in an annual work review. 

Several promising applications were received and, after an interview day in May, we were delighted when our offer of the post was accepted by the successful candidate, who will take up the position in September 2024. 

##  **Other responsibilities** 

The trustees have been working on policies and IT backup to enable CCiS to continue to run safely and securely. 

##  **New Trustees** 

We are pleased to announce that from May 2024, Mrs Jenay Monds and Mrs Janice Hopkins will take up the post of trustees for CCiS. 

## **Communication** 

CCiS communicates through a variety of sources, including regular termly newsletters, delivered either electronically or through the post. There is a wellpresented website which includes news of forthcoming events: - http://ccischools.org.uk/about ccis/ 

Wayne sends news of his own and other initiatives through regular monthly emails to all his contacts. These include his _Youth and Children’s What’s On_ update and _Pause to Pray_ , where the need to pray for particular concerns is highlighted. 

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## **Giving** 

To maintain and develop the work in our schools we are looking for individuals and churches prayerfully to consider giving to CCiS in the following ways: 

- Visit https://www.cafonline.org/ 

- Make a bank transfer to _Christian Connections in Schools_ , sort code 40 52 40, account number 00032898 

   - The Treasurer, CCiS, Westfield, 3c College Avenue, Maidenhead SL6 6AR 

- Set up a regular donation, which enables the trustees to plan more effectively for the future.  Contact the Treasurer at the address above or treasurer@ccischools.org.uk for a standing order form and gift aid declaration if required 

- Leave a bequest to CCiS, using our charity name _Christian Connections in Schools_ and registered number 1150149 

The trustees are very grateful to all those who support us in their different ways, most especially over these recent difficult years. 

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## **Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** 

The Charities Act 2011 requires the trustees to prepare a statement of accounts for each financial year, which comply with the regulations made under that act. 

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. 

Charity law in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its financial activities for that period. 

In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: 

1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; 

2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

3. State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the appropriate SORP on Accounting by Charities and the Accounting Regulations and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; 

4. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice and the regulations made under s145 of the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

## **Approval** 

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Annual Report above and the Financial Report for the period 6 April 2023 to 5 April 2024. The trustees authorised Mr Alan Peter Symons (Chair) to sign on their behalf. 

## **Signed on behalf of the Trustees:** 

Alan Symons 

## **Alan Peter Symons (Chair)** 

**Date:** 14/11/24 

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|**Charity Name**|**No (if any)**|||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Christian Connections in Schools**|**1150149**|||
|**Receipts andpayments accounts**|||**CC16a**|
|06/04/2023<br>Period start date<br>**For the period**<br>**from**<br>~~rr~~|05/04/2024<br>Period end date<br>**To**|||
|**Section A Receipts and payments**||||



||**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**||**Restricted**<br>**funds**||**Endowment**<br>**funds**|**Endowment**||**Total funds**||**Last year**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**to the nearest**<br>**£**|**to the nearest**|**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**|||**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**|**to the nearest £**|
|**A1 Receipts**||||||||||||
|Donations|**61,699**||**9,537**||**-**|**-**||**71,235**||**60,834**||
|Gift Aid|**6,752**||**1,003**||**-**|**-**||**7,754**||**4,716**||
|Interest|**2,469**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**2,469**||**657**||
||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**|
||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**|
||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**|
||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**|
||**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**|**-**|



|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_<br>_AR)_|**70,919**||**10,539**||**-**||**81,458**||**66,207**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**A2 Asset and investment sales,**<br>**(see table).**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**_Sub total_                              -**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**_Total receipts_**<br>**70,919**<br>**10,539**<br>**-**<br>**81,458**<br>**66,207**<br>~~—————~~||||||||||
|**A3 Payments**||||||||||
|Employment-related|**43,301**||**-**||**-**||**43,301**||**41,097**|
|Travel|**3,313**||**-**||**-**||**3,313**||**3,444**|
|Telephone|**72**||**-**||**-**||**72**||**74**|
|Insurance|**518**||**-**||**-**||**518**||**491**|
|IT support, payroll processing, bank||||||||||
|charges|**842**||**-**||**-**||**842**||**604**|
|Stationeryand resources|**2,408**||**23,964**||**-**||**26,371**||**2,889**|
|Recruitment|**525**||**-**||**-**||**525**||**-**|
|Donations|**2,000**||**-**||**-**||**2,000**||**-**|
||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**|



_**Sub total**_ **[                    52,980 ] 23,964 - 76,943 48,598 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - - -** _**Sub total**_ **[                              - ] - - - -** ~~—~~ _**Total payments**_ ~~————~~ **52,980 23,964 - 76,943 48,598** _**Net of receipts/(payments)**_ **17,939 -               13,425 - 4,515 17,608 A5 Transfers between funds -                 7,803 7,803 - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 125,665 12,094 - 137,759 120,151** _**Cash funds this year end**_ ~~SS~~ **135,802 6,472** ~~S55~~ **142,274 137,759** 

CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 

21/11/2024 

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## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** 

|**Categories**<br>**B1 Cash funds**<br>**B2 Other monetary assets**<br>**B4 Assets retained for the**<br>**charity’s own use**<br>**B5 Liabilities**<br>**B3 Investment assets**|**Details**<br>**Details**<br>Computer equipment<br>Cash at bank<br>**Details**<br>**Details**<br>**_Total cash funds_**<br>(agree balances with receipts and payments<br>account(s))<br>**Details**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**135,802**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**135,802**<br>OK<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**asset belongs**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Fund to which**<br>**liability relates**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**6,472**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**6,472**<br>OK<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Cost (optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**Amount due**<br>**(optional)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**Endowment**<br>**funds**<br>**to nearest £**|
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees 

## Date of 

|R G Thorogood<br>Signature<br>Alan Symons|Print Name<br>ALAN SYMONS<br>R G THOROGOOD|<br>approval|
|---|---|---|
|Alan Symons|ALAN SYMONS|14/11/2024|
|R G Thorogood|R G THOROGOOD|14/11/2024|



CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 

21/11/2024 

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## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees** 

I report on my examination of the accounts of the charity Christian Connections in Schools for the period from  6 April 2023 to 5 April 2024. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 all 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2. the accounts do not accord with those records. 

I have no concerns and 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. 

Heidi Auero-Fox 

## **Heidi Auero-Fox ACA** 

**Date:** 19/11/24