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

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Church -Trustees' R
ort for the Year ended 31st March 2
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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 1-2-2￿5
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.

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h - Trustees, R
ort for the Year end d
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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 n0￿ssary 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.
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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 Ma￿h 2025.
As the ¢h•rlty trustees of th• Trust •r• r•SpOn￿bIe 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 eMmln*Oon 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• •pplk*bl• 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 rI￿r￿S w•r• not W In r•5pert of th• Trurt •$ r•qulr•d by s•¢llon 130 of thè
Art,. or
2. the •¢Co￿ts 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.
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Address..
93 Hllcot Orl
Aspl•y
NG8 5HT
If

rnln
24
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In
Otrt
107,912
Genernl Fund
•mkn¢• 241ZS
24322
10&183
Balanc• 23124
LS1
Corn
s$lon
149
677
L342
O s & M1$51on
24,957
24,375
8ulldln Fund
20,674
13.632
IC63
Total
963
4L951
8a1 8/F 23124
Other Incarn•
Oth*r Ex
Nitw•st
153.963
146,5%
44951
•r•tlv•
•nsei
5.877
Bal CIF 24125
4L951
24ft5
7q364
W4•$ & 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•S￿on
•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
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Approv•d at • meetln8 of the truste*s on 19101126
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