ASPLEY CHRIST CHURCH UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Reglstered Charlty No 1156269
As I Chrlst Church -Trustees' R ort and Accoun ed 31st M rch 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 st March 2025. Refernnce and admlnistrative deta118 Roglsterod charlty name Aspley Christ Church Charfty reglstratlon number 1156269 Prlnclpal offlc• 531 Aspley Lan8 Aspley Nottingharn NG8 5RW The Trusteos Mr A I Coward Mr M A Clowes Mr P K Riisnaes Mr D W Pigott Mr N Cruickshank Mr M J Walker Mr D Cottingham Independent examlnor
I Chrls Church -Trustees' R ort for the Year ended 31st March 2 25 Structure. governance and management Th8 charity is a Charitabl8 IncorKM)rated Organisation (CIO) incyorated and registered as a charity on 19th March 2014. The Trustees are 811 m8mb8rs of the CIO. There must be a minimum of at least three trustees but there is no rnaximum. Trustees are given an appropriat8 level of induction and training. This is dependent on the individual, requirements and knowledg8 of the charitvs activities. All trustees are reminded of their statutory obligations and given appropriate guidanc8 and training on their r6sponsibiliti8s as trustees. The Trustees form part of a wider Leadership Team which meets 8 times a year and manages the day- to-day operations of tha charity. Tha Trustaes delegate day to day management of the charity to',- Mr M A Clowe3 Pastor Mr J Bass - Assistant P8Stor to 28-2-2025 Mr A Coward - Site Manager Mrs K Pigott - Administration Mrs B Courtney Pastoral Worker MrsDEMay - Treasurer Mrs R Hall - Children's Worker from 1-2-2025 Mrs R Noutch - Community Worker from 1-2-25 The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which charriy is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. This includes the implementation of procedures for aulhorisation of all transactions and projects. These procedures are annually reviewed to ensure that they meet the needs of the charity. Under its constitution, the charity has the power to deposit or invest funds, employ a professional fund manager, and arrange for the investments or other property of the CIO to be held in the name of a nominee, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as the trustees of a Trust are permitted to do by the Trustee Act 2000. The charity has power to employ and remunerate staff as are necessary for carrying out the work of the CIO. The CIO may employ or remunerate a charity trustee only to the extent that it is pemitted to do so within the rules of the CIO or authorised by the Charity commission. The Trustees consider key management personnel to consist of the chartty Trustees. Trustees are required to disclose 811 relevant interests and in accordance with the charitvs policy withdraw from decisions where a confiict of interest arises. The Trustees are the custodians of the church propety. The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
rl h - Trustees, R ort for the Year end d Is Alms and Objectlves The church is Set up for the benefit of attenders to the church and th8 Ioc81 community in West Nottingham and the surrounding area, in order to share the message of the Christian F81th and provide practical support and friendship. In particular those benefiting in the community are families and young people, as well as naiional and international missionaries and mission organisations. Annual Report: Achievements & Progres• 1. Leadership & Staffing The past yaar has been a season of transition and growlh for our18adership team. Farewell to Jon Bass.. We expressed our deep gratitude to Jon Bass, our Assistant Pastor, as he moved on from his role at ACC. New Appointments.. To address the "8tr8tch8d resources" identrfied in our pravious report, we are delighted that Ruth commenced her role as Community Worker and Beckii as Children's Worker. Their arrival marks a sLqnrfic4nt investment in wr oulreath and the next generation. 2. Spiritual Lrfe & Growth We continued to 88e tt)e Lord's blessing through a growing and divorsrfying congregation. Baptisms & Membership.. We celebrated numerous baptisms this year. This was accompanied by a significant number of indivKluals officially joining as new members. Discipleship.. Our commitment to the Gospel remained centr81,' w8 SUCC8ssfully ran several Christianity Explored courses, welcoming those wking to learn more about the faith. Worship.. We introduced Communion into the Family Sepiice, allowing the entire church family to remember Christ's sacrrfice together. 3. Community Outreach & Fellowship Our heart for the community around Aspley remained a core priority. Community Fun Day.. This event was exceptionally well-attended, serving as a vital bridge between the church and the local neighbourhood. Women Do.. This ministry continued to fburish, hosting a $8ri88 of successful, high-enargy events that saw great attendance. Melboume House". Our faithful monthly visits to Melboume House continued, providing spiritual support and companionship to the residents. 4. Building & Safety Improvements Following our safety audit last year, we completed several key infrastructure projects.. Accessibility: We officially designated Disabled Parking Spaca8 at the front of the lIdIng to ensur8 all can access r services easily. First Floor Safety: Following the decision not to install an extemal fire escape, we successfully installed a Refuge Point on the first floor as part of our enhanced mitigation measures. 5. Future Outlook Facility Comfort.. VAth the safety installations largely complete, our focus tumed to the heating system, which still required improvement to ensure the building is comfortable for all activities. Resource.. We wer8 lookiro for an Associate Pastor to become in time ttr natural successor to our Pastor Martin.
As I Chrlst Church - Tru ort for the Year ended 3tst Marth 2 Flnanclal Revl•w The financial statements were prepared on a receipts and payments basis Income for the year amounted to £153,963 {2024.. £154,035). Expenditure amounted to £146,596 (2024.. £173,252) leaving a surplus of £7,367 (2024.. deficit of £19,217). The cash held in the bank and at hand at the year-end was £41,951 (2024.. £34,583). Th8 general fund had a surplus of £271 at the year erKI. Expense headings in the financial statemérrts were updated to better refi8ct expenditure. A system for doital giving was introduced whereby donations can be collected by tablet & card reader. Resorv•8 Poll¢y Aspley Christ Church was est8blished in 1931 and is currently experiencing a period of growrth. The charity is a going conc8rn and the Trustees have deemed it n0ssary to retain reasonable reserves for salaries, running costs and general m8intenance. The agreed level of r8s8rv8S that Trustees have agreed to retain is th8 equivalent of 3* months running costs. To retain this level of reserves the Trustees will periodically discuss the balance of reserrfes held. Th8 Treasurer will report any signrficAnt changes to levels of reserves to the Truste8s as appropriate. If the level of reserves has dropped the Trustees will consider whether this is due to reductitxt of income or incr8a8e in expenditure or both and what action should be taken. The Trustees will conduct an annual risk analysis of the church's financial situation arKI its impact on reserves held. This policy was adopted on 19th October 2021 and will be reviewed in January 2026. 11 The Trustees, annual report wa8 approved on ........ ..... . board of Trustoo• by: . and slgnod on b•half of tho Trustee
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF ASPLEY CHRIST CHURCH TRusr I r•port tt> th• trustees on my •Mrnln•tlon of th# i¢counts of the Aspley Chrtst Church Trust lthe Trustl th• ywr •nd•d 31 Mah 2025. As the ¢h•rlty trustees of th• Trust •r• r•SpOnbIe fpr th• prep•rnlon olth• #counts in •¢C4xd•n¢e th• requirernef of th• Ch•rbtlw Art 20111'th• A¢t'l. I r•port In fespect eMmlnOon of th¢ Trust's •¢¢ounts urrled out s•cllon 145 of th• 2011 Art Ind kn c•rrylrw out my •Mmiii•llon, I hav• follty•Md Ill th• •pplkbl• QbTrciions ilvan b¥ th• Ch•rlty Comrnlsslon und•r s•¢tlon 14515llbl of the I compl•t•d my •yamln•kn. I conflrni th•t no m•t•rl•l m•tt•n hm corn• to my •tt•nllon In ¢onn•cllon wlth th• ex•mln•kn rne c•w• to betle¥e th•t In •ny m•tsrf•l feJpoct.' l. •ccountlrq rIrS w•r• not W In r•5pert of th• Trurt •$ r•qulr•d by s•¢llon 130 of thè Art,. or 2. the •¢Cots do not •c¢ord with those r•cords. I no cvncems Ind ¢om• •cYoss no oth¢r m•tten In conne¢tlgn Ylth the eyamln•tion to vthkh att•ntton should be dT•wn In this feport, In Ofd•r to • pmper understsndlni ol th• iccounts to b• f••ch•d. Md.. Nim•'. [dIry Cotllwlwm Address.. 93 Hllcot Orl Aspl•y NG8 5HT If
rnln 24 rEn In Otrt 107,912 Genernl Fund •mkn¢• 241ZS 24322 10&183 Balanc• 23124 LS1 Corn s$lon 149 677 L342 O s & M1$51on 24,957 24,375 8ulldln Fund 20,674 13.632 IC63 Total 963 4L951 8a1 8/F 23124 Other Incarn• Othr Ex Nitw•st 153.963 146,5% 44951 •r•tlv• •nsei 5.877 Bal CIF 24125 4L951 24ft5 7q364 W4•$ & S•larl•s P•stor Ex Churth Work•r Ex Prlnt & St•tlone Tr•lnln & Conl•i•n Toddl•rs Sun Sthool Youth Work Adult Work 67.478 62,619 •nse •ns¢ L3(15 2.669 174 239 3,075 I,C83 570 4842 2,942 7,320 1,324 2,136 S e•kers Refrtshm•nts Pastoral 3,621 916 Lunth•s etc Lle•nces & Sub5cTI tlons Gen BulldSn Admln 2,194 6,037 12. 11581 10.948 IT 635 Total 2¥24 99.iQ8 417 G•n•rnl Fund iC8,183 149 Comp•Son •nlsatlons & Mlsslon 8ulldln Fund 24,957 20,674 23.693 30,579 241 24.017 32.942 1,81 a) Youth 259•rs Total 154035 B/FOI/W2024 Re ald 24125 CIF 3V0312025 47,Y)) Approv•d at • meetln8 of the trustes on 19101126 Sl8n•d