2022-12-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 01 January 2022 31 December 2022 From To

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Grace Church Cheltenham Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1151835 Charity's principal address 9 Chatsworth Drive Cheltenham Gloucestershire Postcode GL53 0AG

Grace Church Cheltenham

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Chris Cowen			The trustees
	Ethan Macleod			The trustees
	Sam Freedman			The trustees
	Stuart Jessop			The trustees
	Andrew Giannelli			The trustees

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	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
John Martin, Lead Minister

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document Constitution (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods Appointed by charity trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

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

• policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

• the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any related parties;

• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To advance the Christian religion through any means whatsoever including but not limited to evangelism, teaching, worship, pastoral care and mutual encouragement and support to those in need, hardship or distress, encouraging Christians in their faith, providing opportunities for people to experience the love of Christ and to introduce people to Jesus Christ and supporting Christian mission and activities worldwide.

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Activities

When planning our activities for the year, the trustees have considered the Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.

The main activities undertaken during the year were as set out below:

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)

• a) Weekly public meetings for the teaching and open discussion of the Christian message and for the worship of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

• b) Provision within these meetings of open, supervised activities for children and young people to facilitate their spiritual and moral education and growth.

• c) A number of ad-hoc public meetings to enable people to find out more about the Christian message, such as a general knowledge quiz with a short talk.

• d) Regular small group meetings for the teaching and open discussion of the Christian message. This includes evening meetings as well as a day-time group specifically for women.

• e) A parent and baby support group

• f) Monthly prayer meetings.

• g) Provision of meals for families with newborn babies.

• h) One-off gifts to organisations and individuals whose work is aligned with our own objectives.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

N/A

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

• policy on grantmaking;

• policy programme related investment;

• contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Worship and prayer • Weekly open meetings “Sunday’s @4” with approximately 60-70 adults and children in attendance, either in person or online. • Monthly prayer meetings. Pastoral care • Bible study set up specifically for women • 20’s and 30’s group • Weekly and ad-hoc small groups, meeting either after Sunday’s @4 or during the week providing a chance to discuss topics raised at Sunday’s @4 and providing emotional and practical support. • A parent and baby support group Mission and evangelism • One-off gift to mission partners Ed and Rachel Wright for Ministry training course • Regular financial support for Christians Against Poverty (CAP). • Regular financial support to Crosslinks in support of the Symons family overseas mission. • One-off gift to IFES in support of Shany Scorsone overseas mission. • Regular financial support for UCCF One-off gift to University Of Gloucestershire Christian Union, Ukraine appeal, Gloucestershire Gospel Partnership, and Bible translation work through Wycliffe Evangelistic events • Christmas activities including a quiz and carol service Leadership • During 2022 John Martin (Lead Pastor) resigned and Ash Cunningham (Assistant Pastor) was appointed. Governance • A review of our constitution was started, with support from Edward Connor Solicitors. This is expected to conclude in 2023. •

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the

Brief statement of the Our policy on reserves is to maintain sufficient funds to pay all staff for charity’s policy on reserves their notice periods and any other outstanding liabilities should all income cease.

During 2020-21 our reserves increased significantly due to reduced expenses throughout the covid-19 pandemic. Some of this excess was used during 2022, as expected, as we increased our staff team to include a full time Assistant Minister.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Chris Cowen Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Treasurer ]

Date 27/10/2023

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Grace	Church Cheltenham	Church Cheltenham		1151835
	Receipts andpayments accounts				CC16a
For	the period from	01/01/2022	To	31/12/2022

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 132,310 - 1,292 - - - - 133,602 - - - 133,602 15,032 17,555 13,000 114,225 - - 159,812 - - - 159,812 - 26,210 - 68,777 42,567	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £ 132,310 - 1,292 - - - - 133,602 - - - 133,602 15,032 17,555 13,000 114,225 - - - - - 159,812 - - - 159,812 - 26,210		Last year to the nearest £
General donations received, including income tax recovered	132,310		- - - - - - - -	132,310		147,258
Grants	-			-		2,000
Other income	1,292			1,292		1,223
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Sub total(Gross income for AR)	133,602			133,602		150,481
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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~~Sub total~~	-			-		-
Total receipts A3 Payments
			-	133,602		150,481
Administration	15,032		- - - - - - - - - -	15,032		10,077
Buildings and events	17,555			17,555		8,698
Mission	13,000			13,000		11,800
Staffing	114,225			114,225		105,527
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**Sub total **	159,812			159,812		136,102
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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**Sub total **	-			-		-
Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
			-	159,812		136,102
	- 26,210	-	-	- 26,210		14,379
	-	-	- -	-		-
	68,777	-		68,777		54,398
	42,567	-	-	42,567		68,777

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

27/10/2023

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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
Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds	Details Details PA speakers Other equipment (storage boxes, books, other electrical/PA equipment) Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details HSBC current account HSBC 'savings' account Details Piano Signature	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 16,368 - 26,199 - - - 42,567 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted 457 Unrestricted - Unrestricted 469 - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - Print Name Chris Cowen	Endowment funds to nearest £
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			OK
			Endowment funds to nearest £
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			Current value (optional)
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			Date of approval
		Chris Cowen	27/10/2023

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Grace Church Cheltenham On accounts for the year ended 3111212021 Charity no (if any) 1151835 Set out on pages Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities 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)(bl 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 reGords. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming 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 Iru8 and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention oxaminer's statement (other than that disclosed below") 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Charities Act-, and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities 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. se dele n the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 26TH October 2023 Name: LLOYD GRIFFITHS Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): IER March 2012

Address: Cotswold House. Post Office Lane Cleeve Hill Cheltenharn, Gloucestershire Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER March 2012