## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 01.09.22 Period start date to 31.08.23 Period end date**
## **Charity name: St Andrew’s church**
## **Charity registration number: 1156418**
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The purpose of the Charity is to advance
the Christian faith in the Area of Benefit in
accordance with the principles and
practices of the Participating Churches.
3) In achieving its purpose, the Charity will
engage in a range of activities, either on its
own or with others, including (but not
restricted to):
a) the celebration of public worship;
b) the teaching of the Christian faith;
c) mission and evangelism;
d) pastoral work, including visiting the sick
and the bereaved;
e) the provision of facilities with a Christian
ethos for the local community, including
(but not restricted to) the elderly, the young
and other groups with special needs;
and
f) the support of other charities in the UK
and overseas.|
|Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|The charity runs activities such as coffee
mornings to enhance the lives of both our
members and the wider local public,
provides worship on Sundays, Christian
festivals and on other occasions, raises
funds for ourselves and other charities we
support|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The charity considers all guidance issued
by the Charity Commission where needed.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference We do not make grants Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
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|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|We have no social investments|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Apart from the paid Minister, the charity
relies solely on the contribution made by
volunteers to achieve its objectives. This is
both through fundraising and activities
designed to support others or each other
according to need.|
|Other|||
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|**Flower Guild:**
After another year without oasis, I have at
last found a biodegradable one. It means
that for celebratory days, we can have a
decorated pedestal. Thanks to Beryl, Ruth,
Jen, Gill and Ann who can always be relied
upon to help. Thanks to all of you for
money given in memory of a loved one or
to celebrate a special day. I rarely ask the
church for money because of your
generosity. We love arranging beautiful
flowers and hope you enjoy them too.
**Carol Hams**
**Home Discussion Group at 21**
**Kempsfield:**
The group has continued to meet monthly
throughout the year with usually 6
or 7 members present. To date, each
meeting has focused on the theme of a
chapter in ‘Living the Questions’ by David
Felton and Jeff Murphy. Discussions
are lively with a variety of points of view
presented. We often use short videos
and broadcast discussions to help focus
our thoughts and also to present a
different viewpoint.
**Ann King**
**Ladies Evening Group:**
The Ladies Evening Group continues to
thrive with a membership of 50 and an
average attendance of around 30. It is a
very friendly informal Group and we have
been pleased to welcome several new
members during the last couple of years.
The Group has heard a variety of speakers|
on a wide range of subjects – one brought a duck, which waddled round the hall!! Some of our own members have arranged quizzes and Beetle Drives which have been fun. Members usually arrange a Spring Coffee Morning and Christmas Fayre for the Chairman’s chosen charity, which this year is the Multiple Sclerosis Society and also for Church funds. The Summer outing, in July, is a trip along the canal with tea and cake on board!! If you would like to join the Group, please come along to one of our meetings, usually the first and third Wednesdays in the month (except August when we break for the Summer), you would be made most welcome. Keep an eye on the Church notices! **Marion Butler Messy Church:** On the second Sunday afternoon of the month, you will usually find between 15 and 25 children, carers and helpers in church for a Messy Church session. As people arrive, they are welcomed and given a name label and a little bag to take things home in. There is usually an introductory activity then a story is read out and the theme of the session is introduced. We then go through to the hall where various activities are set out on tables. After about 40 minutes (hopefully with all the activities completed) we go back into the church to talk about what we have made and done. We sing a couple of songs (sometimes with actions) and say a prayer. We then form a circle, say the Messy Grace and return to the hall to find that the activities have been cleared away and a long table is set for us to have our meal and a chance to chat. **Janine Fanshawe Music at St Andrew’s:** The Music Group and choir continue to flourish. The Music Group meets on a Monday afternoon between 4 - 5. During this time we have a small group of people join us who just enjoy singing. The Music group benefits greatly from this, as it is much easier to play when the words are being sung. Twice a month we are joined by the church choir. This is gradually growing as a lot of the music group also sing with this. Our aim at the moment is to sing an Introit once
a month and then sing the hymns in 3 part harmony where possible. To this end the Choir joins the Music Group on the first Monday of the month and this session is skilfully led by Ray Adams. At this rehearsal we practice the introit and then record any hymns that are needed for the Mid Week Musical Reflections. Ray also introduces us to a range of new music. The Choir return on the 3rd Monday of the month to practice the hymns for the following Sunday service. This is the service led by the Music Group. The Mid Week Musical Reflections continue to be recorded and sent out via email once a month. The team to record the reflection is growing and over the past year has included Ray Adams, Gary Gotham, Ann King and John Saunders. They choose hymns based on the theme and then give the task of recording them to the church musicians who enjoy the challenge. These recordings are viewed between 70 - 80 times. If you haven't seen them before contact Alisia and she will add you to the list. They are also available on DVD for those who do not use the internet. There are some instruments available if you used to play and would like to take it up again or are interested in learning a new instrument. Do consider coming to join us to sing or play an instrument. There is no pressure and it is a very lovely, friendly and supportive group. **Alisia Davies Pastoral Care:** The pastoral team continue to support those in need through prayer, phone calls and visits where possible. We recently delivered Easter cards and palm crosses to those no longer able to get to church. We are still in need of more pastoral contacts, if you are interested, please see one of the team. **Jean Green Poetry Group:** After over four years, the Poetry Group has resumed. Some of our original participants have moved away and our group is very small. However, we are not short of enthusiasm. We choose a subject on which to focus our poems. To date, we have had Spring, All Seasons and Colours. Do come along and enjoy an afternoon of sharing poetry. **Prayer Group:** Our meetings are every other Monday at
|46 Sarum Drive at 10.30am. We find it a|
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|very useful meeting, sharing news of the|
|church family (and a coffee) and pray again|
|for everyone mentioned in the church|
|prayer group from the day before. Then in|
|turn, we say a prayer we have each chosen|
|ending with the Grace -and another coffee!|
|**Premises:**|
|It has proved somewhat difficult to get the|
|quotes needed to move forward with|
|planned improvements to the church. We|
|seek to make the buildings more|
|accessible to those with reduced mobility|
|and improve the energy efficiency by better|
|insulating our doors and windows. Repairs|
|to the roof caused by slipped tiles is about|
|to start, again with delays sourcing|
|tradespeople who could proceed. There|
|are increasing numbers of outside hirers of|
|our buildings. This both brings life to our|
|rooms that would otherwise stand empty|
|and bring in welcome money through hire|
|charges.|
|**Trish Lee**|
|**Safeguarding:**|
|Various people have now completed the|
|Advanced Safeguarding Course, necessary|
|because of their roles. This could be done|
|either online or on a day course. There is a|
|ongoing need for updating the Creating|
|Safer Spaces course and renewing DBSs.|
|Individuals concerned are personally|
|contacted for this. More importantly, there|
|have been no incidents requiring|
|safeguarding action. Everyone in our|
|church community is involved in|
|safeguarding; if we notice anything that|
|makes us feel anxious or concerned for|
|either a child or a vulnerable adult, our|
|response should be to notify me as|
|Safeguarding Officer as soon as possible.|
|**Trish Lee**|
|**SOCAT**:|
|The catering team has been busy over the|
|last few months providing refreshments for|
|a variety of events. These range from Lent|
|lunches to catering for 80+ at the recent|
|Methodist Synod. It is a team effort which is|
|well-supported by those in the|
|congregation
who
supply
soups,|
|casseroles, puddings etc. Thank you to all|
|who help in any way.|
|**Jean Green**|
|**Thursday Coffee morning:**|
|This is an ever-changing group. Sometimes|
it is quiet with only a few attending, and other times, it is unaccountably busy. The local Climate Café also uses this space at the same time. If you want to find out how to make your lifestyle more sustainable or want to have interesting conversations with like-minded people, you may like to come along. This is one of the places where church members meet informally with other Devizes residents. There are several people who are on the rota to make coffee and act as a host. As always, more new people would be welcome to either come along and join in the chat or to make and serve the coffee. **Trish Lee Tuesday Fellowship:** During the last year our group has grown and now has an average attendance of sixteen. We are saddened to report the passing of Richard Carter, he will be sadly missed. We have listened to some interesting speakers this year, a lady who taught us some deaf sign language, a talk by a London Cabbie as well as some thoughtprovoking talks by various charities. We have also had fun, a games afternoon, a quiz and tea parties. We have enjoyed a dip into the archives of the group and tried to guess members from their baby photos. It has been a busy year! I would like to thank the Committee for their hard work, Ursula our birthday secretary, Ann our pastoral secretary, the kitchen crew, Terry on the piano and Janine. The strength of the group is that everyone is very willing to help and support each other. **Marie Crook Under Five's Organisation:** St. A's s Stay and Play Group, every Thursday Morning is surviving Angela 's retirement, thriving under the Leadership of Vici and Charlie, who are long-standing regulars and Child Minders, with support from Kath, Catherine, Marie, Gill and Jayne. We've improved the room layout to make more room to play, introduced healthier snacks and firmed up on fire procedures; a toy-sort and cupboard clearout will have happened by the time you read this. Sharing equipment between 3 groups has had its challenges, but the Child Minders (Wednesday morning) and Home-Start North Wilts (Friday morning) bring their own strengths and ideas. A members'
review of our new and current practices is planned for June. We usually have 10-15 adults, with as many as 30 little ones...from babes-in-arms to those off to School in September . Starting up on Monday afternoons in 1977, expanding to Thursday mornings as well in 1999, the Monday group didn't start up again after COVID, as all its members were then at school. We thank God for Angela Ellis' key role for 25 of those years and that we're able to continue to offer friendship and activity in warm, safe, caring environment. **Kath Saunders Weekly Link:** The “weekly Link” is the news sheet of St Andrew’s and of Trinity church, emailed to everyone who has signed up for it. It provides a weekly diary of church events along with regular features: the lectionary for the current Sunday, a prayer and (usually) a “reflection” from that week’s preacher. It can also include a report of a recent activity or an advertisement for one that is coming up; an article regarding a subject of interest or concern; a poem; or perhaps a picture. **Peter Fanshawe** _(Ed: The Weekly Link is included as a group for several reasons. It is our first, largely virtual group. We are all invested as we can both receive it and offer a contribution when inspired.)_
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|The charity is managing to maintain its
activities despite fewer volunteers to carry
out activities. Some volunteers now have
multiple roles to achieve these objectives.|
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|The charity has raised sufficient funds to
achieve all planned objectives this year. It
has been a quiet year for fundraising
against our objectives. Next year, there will
be change as we are planning several
refurbishment projects. This includes
improving accessible entrances to our
building|
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|NA|
Other
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
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|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|For the first time in three years, St.
Andrew’s income exceeded its expenditure,
at the end of August 2023.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity endeavours to hold funds for
unexpected circumstances and enable the
church to respond to new opportunities for
mission and service.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£0|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|NA|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|NA|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|NA|
## **Additional information (optional)**
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|
Para 1.47|
The charity’s main source of funding is
direct giving from its members and lettings.
Fundraising is secondary to this.|
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|Funds which are not required for immediate
use are placed on deposit in the Central
Board of Finance of the Methodist church|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|These risks include members ceasing their
membership tor financial support through
moving or death or other unforeseen
incident.|
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
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|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Single congregation local ecumenical
partnership|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|It is a charitable unincorporated association|
|Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Nominations for Trustees shall be in
writing, duly proposed and seconded by
Members with the consent of the nominee
and shall be delivered to the Church
Secretary at least 14 days before the
Annual Congregational Meeting.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|
Para 1.51|
New trustees undertake an enhanced DBS
check. They are commissioned at Sunday
worship. The minister advises new trustees
of their duties and any other information
needed for their role, for example
appropriate confidentiality and the need to
declare any conflict of interest that may
arise.|
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|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The charity, St Andrew’s church is a LEP
(Local Ecumenical Partnership) and
maintains a proper relationship to the
appropriate local and regional bodies of the
Participating Denominations, fulfilling
necessary constitutional
requirements. These bodies are:
a) in the case of the Methodist Church, The
Wiltshire United Area and the Bristol
District of the Methodist Church in Britain
b) in the case of the United Reformed
Church, The South Western Synod, The
Wiltshire United Area
To that end, meetings of the members of
the LEP affiliated to a particular
Participating Denomination (as opposed to
meetings of the members of the LEP)
may be held in order to meet the
constitutional requirements of the
Participating Denomination concerned.|
|Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|The Charity is also a member of Churches
Together Devizes|
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|St Andrew’s Church|
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|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|1156418|
|Charity’s principal address|Long Street, Devizes SN10 1NJ|
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**year**|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
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||GaryGotham|Minister||St Andrew’s church|
||Marion Butler|Treasurer||St Andrew’s church|
||Patricia Lee|Secretary||St Andrew’s church|
||Ruth McGregor|||St Andrew’s church|
||RosemaryStevens|||St Andrew’s church|
||Marie Crook||From 17.05.24|St Andrew’s church|
||John Saunders||From 17.05.24|St Andrew’s church|
||Janine Fanshawe|||St Andrew’s church|
||Jean Green|||St Andrew’s church|
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## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
## **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets £0 held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
NA
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
No non-disclosures
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** Patricia Marie Lee **Full name(s)** Marion Ann Butler **Position (eg Secretary,** Treasurer Secretary **Chair, etc) Date** 28.06.24
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Ac¢ount8 Ye•r Ended 31 AugU8t 2023
Charlty No. 1156418
Int•rnal
Ory•nls•tlons
Totsl
RECEIPTS
Offerings
In¢omo Tax Roc0v•- no accrual
39.109
7,430
39.409
7,430
Totsl OfferirKJs & Tax Recovored
48.539
46,839
Interest
Investment Ine