Charity Number 1155557
Trinity Chippenham Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2020
Trinity Chippenham Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2020
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity registration number
1155557
Principal address
84 Curlew Drive
Chippenham SN14 6YQ
Trustees
Mr Benjamin Prior Mr David Ferguson Mr David Jeffery Mr Timothy Jones Mr Andrew Cordle Dr Peter Mead
Independent Examiner MR J S Davies
Bankers CAF Bank
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objects of the Trust are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs appearing in the Schedule hereto in Chippenham and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time think fit and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity.
The Church is not a building, but a gathering of ordinary people of different ages and backgrounds, whose lives have been changed by Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The New Testament reveals the Church as a community of people, properly taught and cared for, who by loving and serving Jesus Christ, were also committed to love and care for each other and to bring a blessing to the area in which they lived. Trinity Chippenham; its trustees, elders, and those who participate in the church community are committed to the restoration of those New Testament principles. It is not alone in this, it is one of many Churches in the area, country and all over the world that is re-discovering the excitement of knowing Jesus Christ. The vision is to see the people of Chippenham come to discover the transforming delight of the love of the Trinity that is found in relationship with Jesus as Lord, Saviour and friend.
Trinity Chippenham continued to meet at Hardenhuish School on Sundays in 2020 until the Coronavirus lockdown in mid-March. The church then moved to online-only services until the lockdown ended at the end of June. Various venues were used during the summer of 2020 as the school were not renting their facilities at that time. Another online-only season followed in October/November, before the church met in St Andrews Church building during the month of December. Sunday gatherings, whether in person or online, were open to the public on Sunday afternoons, with contemporaneous children’s programmes for primary school aged children (although with reduction of in-person programming due to Coronavirus restrictions). Typical Sunday meetings included sung worship, interviews, the preaching of a sermon, public prayer, a children’s tea after the service, and refreshments for everyone. Coronavirus restrictions required continuous adaptation and limitation of these provisions during most of 2020.
Trinity Chippenham continues a midweek youth group and Life Groups, meeting in homes of church members to study the Bible, encourage one another and pray together. Under Coronavirus restrictions these gatherings had to move online for part of 2020. All activities are listed on www.trinitychippenham.org. Other activities were limited to:
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A free clothes swap in February of 2020.
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A light trail in Chippenham in October 2020.
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A Christmas Carol Service at St Andrews in December 2020.
Every activity of Trinity Chippenham is undertaken for the public benefit and is open to all without charge. Trinity Chippenham is a loving and welcoming community of Christians who are continuing to learn what it means to be church together. 2020 was a challenging year for
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everyone in the UK, but also an encouraging year the life of the church community and its provision of service for the public benefit despite the enforced limitations.
In planning the activities for 2020, and in planning for the 2021 programme, the trustees have had regard to the guidance regarding public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Trinity Chippenham continued to meet during 2020, despite the unique challenges of the Coronavirus restrictions. The Sunday gathering continued with contemporaneous children’s work (TC Kids and TC Tots). During lockdowns both Sunday church and the children’s programmes moved online utilizing livestreaming on Twitch and YouTube, as well as live gatherings on Zoom.
Life Groups continued during the year, online when required using Zoom. Other informal gatherings, and special one-off gatherings were significantly restricted. The youth group met midweek most weeks (online when necessary). The clothes swap in February, the Light Trail in October, and the Carol Service in December were all well attended by guests. We did not charge entry to these or any events in 2020.
The church website, www.trinitychippenham.org, remained live throughout the year offering information about the church, as well as recordings of church sermons for the public to access without charge. The website, and all church signage, was rebranded during late 2020.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Trinity Chippenham does not have a reserves policy. Trinity Chippenham raises its funds by discreet offerings from participants, many of whom choose to give by direct debit each month into the church bank account. We do not charge for participation in the normal programme of church events, and we do not pass an offering receptacle during any church gatherings.
Approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:
_______ Mr Benjamin Prior, Trustee 25[th] October 2021
Mr Timothy Jones, Trustee 25[th] October 2021
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Trinity Chippenham
Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2020
| Notes Income and endowments from: Charitable activities 1 Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities 2/3 Total Net Income / Expenditure Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ 50,361 16,035 66,396 60,311 |
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| 50,361 16,035 66,396 60,311 |
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| (43,425) (2,250) (45,675) (61,386) |
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| (43,425) (2,250) (45,675) (61,386) |
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| 6,936 13,785 20,721 (1,075) 2,493 4,080 6,573 7,648 |
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| 9,429 17,865 27,294 6,573 |
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Trinity Chippenham Balance Sheet
For the year ended 31 December 2020
| Notes Fixed Assets Cost / Value 4 Depreciation 4 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amount falling due within one year Net Current Assets Total Assets less current liabilities Net Assets The Funds of the Charity Restricted Income Funds 5/6 Unrestricted Income Funds 5/6 Total Funds |
2020 2019 £ £ 8,832 8,832 (8,832) (8,832) |
|---|---|
| - - |
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| - - 27,294 6,573 |
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| 27,294 6,573 |
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| 27,294 6,573 |
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| 27,294 6,573 |
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| 27,294 6,573 |
|
| 17,865 4,080 9,429 2,493 |
|
| 27,294 6,573 |
These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
| _______ | Mr Benjamin Prior, Trustee | 28thOctober 2020 |
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| _______ | Mr Timothy Jones, Trustee | 28thOctober 2020 |
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Trinity Chippenham Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
1. Income from charitable activities
| General Offerings and Gifts Offerings and Gifts Special Offerings / Designated Gift Aid Recovered Gift Aid Recovered Ministry Transferred between funds Total |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ 46,903 46,903 44,812 13,868 13,868 6,805 |
|---|---|
| 46,903 13,868 60,771 51,617 4,658 967 5,625 8,693 |
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| 4,658 967 5,625 8,693 (1,200) 1,200 - - |
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| (1,200) 1,200 - - |
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| 50,361 16,035 66,396 60,310 |
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2. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Mission | ||||
| Grants to Individuals | - | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,175 |
| Grants to Institutions | - | - | - | 104 |
| Total | - | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,279 |
| Ministry | ||||
| Venue | 4,302 | - | 4,302 | 10,694 |
| Administration | 3,253 | - | 3,253 | 3,793 |
| Ministry Costs | 3,181 | - | 3,181 | 11,999 |
| Leadership Support | 32,689 | - | 32,689 | 30,233 |
| Branding and Launch | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 43,425 | 2,250 | 45,675 | 60,998 |
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4. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Cost or Valuation Depreciation B.Fwd Depreciation in Year Depreciation C.Fwd Net Book Values at 31/12/2020 |
Van PA & Other Equipment £ £ 4,032 4,800 (4,032) (4,800) (4,032) (4,800) - - |
Total £ 8,832 (8,832) (8,832) |
|---|---|---|
| - |
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Trinity Chippenham Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2020
5. Movement in Funds
| Balance 01/01/20 Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources £ £ £ Unrestricted Funds General 2,493 50,361 (43,425) 2,493 50,361 (43,425) Restricted Funds Facilities Fund 3,600 1,200 - Designated Mission Gift 480 14,835 (2,250) 4,080 16,035 3,450 . Analysis of net assets between funds Tangible Fixed Assets Net Current Assets £ £ Unrestricted Funds General 9,429 Restricted Funds Designated Mission Gift 13,065 Facilities Fund 4,800 - 27,294 |
Balance 01/01/20 Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources £ £ £ 2,493 50,361 (43,425) |
Balance 31/12/20 £ 9,429 |
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| 2,493 50,361 (43,425) |
9,429 | |
| 3,600 1,200 - 480 14,835 (2,250) |
4,800 13,065 |
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| 4,080 16,035 3,450 |
17,865 | |
| Net Assets £ 9,429 13,065 4,800 |
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| 27,294 |
6. Analysis of net assets between funds
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