Trustees. Annual Report for the period
(HARIT
Period start date
September 2024
Period end date
31 T August
2025
From
To
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
The Friends of Colerne Church
Other names charity is known by
None
Registered charity number (if any)
1157116
3 Box View
Colerne
Chippenham
Postcode
SN14 8DH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Datos acted if not for whole
ear
Trustee name
Office lif any)
Name of person lor body) entitled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
The Trustees
Raymond Leonard
BARKER
Chairman
Lavinia Mary
WILSON
The Trustees
Peter John
BROOKES
Sarah Jane
Margaret
Alexander
EDMONDS
Treasurer
The Trustees
The Trustees
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
None
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
e of adviser
Name
Address
None
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation)
Managing Committee..
Chairman - Ray Barker;
The Trustees.,
Other Committee Members - Margaret Edmonds, Rob Featherstone, Robert Jones, Sue Jones, Serena
Gambarini, Beverly Youdan, Simon Youdan and Ffion Prestidge.
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March 2012

Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation dated 1 March
2014 and approved 19 May 2014.
Type of goveming document
How the charity is constituted
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
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Trustee selection methods
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Trustees are appointed by a resolution passed at a meeting of the charrty
trustees in accordance with the requirements of the constitution
Additional governance issues (Optional infonnation)
Review of Major Risks
The majority of the Friends activities do not require any significant
commitment of funds and the financial risks are therefore low. An
exception is the Bonfire where the cost of fireworks etc. (approximately
£1900 this year) might not be recovered if the weather on the night was
very bad. If the Bonfire were to be cancelled the stocks would have to
held over to the following year as they are not on a sale or return basis.
The Trustees consider this financial risk justified in the light of the potential
to generate income in good years and because of the value of the event to
the community as a whole.
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.
The bonfire and fireworks have always been recognised as the greatest
source of safety risks. A thorough review of the risk assessment,
environmental impact and the insurer's safety recommendations is carried
out each year before the display.
Funds in the Bath Building Society currently exceed the £85k limit that is
overed under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme by about
£20k. The risk is considered acceptable at present because of the low
chance of bank failure and the likely use of funds for grants in the coming
year.
We recognise the introduction of The Terrorism (Protection of Premises)
Act 2025, and are considering its implications for our public events.
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Section C
Ob"ectives and activities
The objects of the CIO are to advance the Christian religion for the
benefit of the public by..
Raising funds towards the cost of any repairs or restoration required to
the fabric or structure of the Parish Church and Churchyard of Colerne;
Organising and encouraging the provision of voluntary labour to carry out
repairs and maintenance to the Church and Churchyard, or to take part in
related fund raising activities-
Encouraging the attendance of people living within the Parish of Colerne
at the services of the Church.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
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)
The main activities of the Friends are to organise fundraising events to
support present or future repairs or restoration of the church and
churchyard.
The Trustees have assessed these activities against the Charity
Commission guidance on public benefit and consider that they are fully
consistent with both the guidance and the objects of the Charity.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Grant-making Policy
At the end of the year the bank balance is £108,974. This money stands
available to be spent on repairs or restoration whenever necessary. The
normal process is for the Parochial Church Council (PCC) to request
grant for specific items of work from the Friends. If the Trustees consider
the request is covered by the Friends objects then the money is paid to
the PCC who manage the work.
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about..
Investment Selection Policy and Banking Arrangements
The Friends do not hold investments.
The Friends current account is a Treasurer's Account with Santander.
The majority of funds are held in a Bath Building Society {BBS) Charity
Account. The interest rate at the end of the period is 2.440/0.
At the end of this financial year approximately 95 % of the funds are held
in the Charity account and 5 % in Santander.
policy on grant making.
policy programme related
investment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
Volunteers
All officers, members and other active supporters are volunteers. There
are no paid associates. The Trustees are very grateful for all the
voluntary support.
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March 2012

Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
Income and Fund Raising
The money donated to the Friends is a major source of funds for the PCC
to maintain the church and churchyard for the benefit of all the local
community.
The gross income for the year was £22,023, which is consistent with
previous years. and the net income after costs and expenses (not
including grants) was £15,816.
The contributions of the principal activities were as follows.
Ma
Fair 2025.
The May Fair took place on 17 May. As in the past two years the Fair
began with a parade of local voluntary organisations. This year the
parade was led by the Marshfield Band whose playing was much
appreciated. The committee would like to thank Karen Prees for
sponsoring the band.
The May Fair was better attended than ever on a perfect summer
afternoon. The Fair raised £7,281, a 150/0 increase on the previous
record takings.
The Friends would like to thank the many people who helped in this
achievement by operating stalls, helping with the arrangements and
donating prizes.
Bonfire Ni
ht 2024.
The 2024 bonfire night and fireworks display raised £5286, very close to
the record set in 2023. Overall it was agreed that the evening was a
great success attracting many family groups to an enjoyable community
event, which is what the Friends always aim to achieve rather than
seeking solely to maximise profit.
The Trustees and Committee give special thanks to all those who worked
so hard this year to build an impressive bonfire and provide a spectacular
fireworks display.
The Trustees thank Mr and Mrs Harvey for allowing us the use of their
field despite the considerable disruption this causes. We would also like
to thank the residents of Eastrip Lane for bearing with the intrusion on the
night.
The Trustees thank Euridge Manor for their generous sponsorship of the
event.
The Trustees and Committee have continued to review the environmental
impact of this event and believe that the precautions and controls they
have put in Pla￿ strike a reasonable balance between the impact on the
environment and the benefit to the community. This consideration will be
reviewed as part of the planning for all future events.
Subscri
tions. The total subscription income was £580. In addition £814
was reclaimed in Gift Aid on subscriptions and donations for the year to
April 2025.
Donations.
£3,492 was re￿iVed in donations during the year. (Note
that most of these donations are now shown in the accounts under the
Bonfire and Ma
Fair
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Section D
Achievements and performance
osit Account Interest.
The reserves are held in a Bath Building
Society Charity Account. £2,547 was received in interest.
Expenditure
The cost of running our events came to a total of £5,514.
The cost of insurance was £674, which is the principal administrative
expense.
Grants to the PCC
The PCC did not ask for any grants during the year. The Trustees have
approved a grant of £10,000 for work on the pathway to the South door
but this has been unavoidably delayed until next year.
Section E
Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
When income exceeds expenditure in the current year it is the Trustees,
policy to build a reserve towards a major item of future expenditure.
These reserves are in no way binding and the money is still available to
be spent should a serious problem be found elsewhere in the church or
churchyard.
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
None
Further financial review details {Optional Information)
The Friends committee always aim to ensure that costs and expenses
are kept to a minimum. For every £1 received this year, 72p will be
available for grants, which is in line with figures for previous years.
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.
Many large charities now state the amount available for grants as a
percentage of income "after expenses" and a figure around go % is
common. If expenses are taken to be the cost of running events plus
Insuran￿ and licensing costs then the figure for the Friends this year is
effectively 100 %. This is achieved by the generous donation of time and
resources by the Committee and the many volunteers who support the
Friends.
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Section F
Other optional information
The Trustees would like to thank Karen Sayers for carrying out the examination of the accounts.
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)
Position (eg Secretsry, Chair,
etc)
CHw,L of--, (LJ&'
Date
10 £
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Friends of Coleme Church
1157116
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
0110912024
3110812025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Last year
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
A1 Recelpts
ay Falr
Firewort(s
Subscriptions Standing Order
Subscnptions Other
Donations
Girt Aid
May Fair 22 Late receipts
Bath Building Society Inte￿st
8.783
9,298
580
B,783
9,298
5BO
7,698
8,880
840
814
814
494
2,548
2,153
Sub tolal (Gross income for
AR)
22,023
22,023
20,147
A2 Assat and Investmont 8ale8,
(see table).
Sub total
Total receipts
22,023
22,023
20.147
A3Pa
meftts
May Fair Expenditure
Fireworks Expenditure
Support Costs
Grants Patd
I.S02
4,012
894
1,602
4,012
694
1,625
3,221
694
12,960
Sub total
j'.N 6.208
6,208
18,489
A4 Asset and investment
urchase8,1g88 tablg
Sub total
6,208
6.208
18A89
Net of receipts/{payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
15.816
15,816
1,658
93,158
108,974
93,1 $8
108,974
91,501
93.158
CCXX R1 aw)unls ISSI
1010912025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
fundg
to nearest £
Reslricted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to ngarest £
Categortes
Details
81 Cash funds
Cash in Han
Santander Current Aewunl
Bath Building Society
102.489
Total cash funds
108.974
(agree baiartes wilh receipts and payrnenls
a¢￿untI9)I L¥
Unrestricted
funds
to neargst £
Restricted
funds
to neorest £
Endowm•nt
funds
to nealest £
Details
Fund to whlch
a¥8Ot belo
Details
Cost loptlonall
Currnnt valuè
lonal
Fund to whlch
a¥oet belon
Detslls
C08t loptlonall
Current value
lonal
B4 Assets retalned for the
charity's own use
Fund to whlch
relates
Amount du•
ional
When due
tlonal
Details
BS Llabllities
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the Iruslees
Signature
Print Name
Date of
roval
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CCXX R2 accounts ISSI
1010912025