CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From: 1st April 2024 Period start date To: 31st March 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Waverton Evangelical Fellowship
Charity registration number: CIO 1157948
Objectives and Activities
SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
goveming document
The Objects of the Church are, for the public
benefit..
1. To worship God and to advan￿ the
Christian faith in accordance with the
Statement of Beliets in such ways and in such
parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the
Council from time to time may think fit", and
2. To relieve sickness and financial hardship
and to promote and preserve good health by
the provision of fvnds, goods or services of any
kind, including through the provision of
counselling and support in such parts of the
United Kingdom or the world as the Council
from time to time may think fit.
These objects are achieved by:
Holding public services of worship on Sundays
to which members of the public have an open
invitation to attend. Typically, prayer or
counselling is available to those who would like
it at the end of these services.
During the Sunday moming service separate
activities are held for children and young
people which provide Christian teaching
appropriqte to their age. Services of worship
are often livestreamed and posted on our
publicly accessible YouTube channel.
Several mid-week clubs are held for children
and young people. These activities, run by
church staff and volunteers are open any who
are of the appropriate age. A Toddlers group
is held for adultslcarers to bring their children
along to for frsendship, socializing and play.
There are a number of small fellowship groups
that meet regularly to study the Bible together
Para 1.17
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

and to encourage one another in the Christian
faith.
A cafe is held on Monday momings serving the
local community. in particular, older adults from
within the village and parentslguardians, who
may have dropped off children at the local
primary school.
The Church supports a number of Christian
mission agencies and missionaries, and also
supports relief agencies such as the chartties
Stand by Me and Tear Fund.
The church engages and participates with
other local churches or community groups for
specific events such as an annual Holiday Club
for children.
The church building is also made available (for
nominal payment to cover costs ) to various
communty groups and local charities.
The Trustees have acted according to, and in
line with, the Charity Commission's guidance
on public benefit (including the specific
guidance on charities for the advancement of
religion) in the churches ongoing activities and
in planning future activities of the church.
Staternent confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit
Para 1.18
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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making
Par8 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Many of the activities of the church are run or
supported by a significant number of church
members and individuals on a voluntary basis.
This contribution is highly valued.
Contribution made by
volunteers
Para 1.38
Other

Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
The churches financial position is healthy. The
level of unrestricted funds and regular
donations are at a level which can meet the
current and planned levels of expenditure to
achieve the objectives of the church.
As detailed in the charity's annual R&P
accounts, the Unrestricted Funds have an end
of year balance of £91,988.
It is the policy of the charity to maintain
unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves
of the charity. at a level that provides sufficient
funds that enable the charrty to achieve its
immediate objectives and commitments and to
continue in operation. The treasurer provides
a financial statement to the Trustees regularly
so current status and trends can be seen. If
required the Trustees and membership will
take measures to address any specific funding
requirements or any negative income trend in
longer term funding.
A designated reserves fund has a balance of
£10,000, overall unrestricted funds are at a
healthy level, as noted above.
NIA
Para 1.21
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held
Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit
None, the level of reserves are in accordance
wrth the reserves policy
None
Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Para 1.23
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The charity's principal
Funding is principally provided through
sources of funds (including
donations of its members.
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Vvhere WEF has funds to invest it will look to
mainstream investments with low to medium
risk provided by an FCAIPRA regulated UK
firm. Any investment shall also aim to be in
accounts or funds whose ethics & values are in
accordance with WEF'S stated beliets & values
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
It is the policy of the Church to donate 100k of
its income to the charitable activities of
Christian Mission and Relief Organisations.
Other

Achievements and Performance
SORP
referenee
The weekly church services provide an
uplifting and positive benefit to those attending
both in the worship of God and the fellowship
enjoyed by the attendees. The streamed
services provide benefit to those unable to
attend in person, particularly those who may
be infirm or housebound.
Through many of the various church activities
over the year, the church has provided
practical, emotional and spiritual support to
those who wished to receive it, regardless of
their own faith position.
The various activities for children and young
people has provided a safe, enjoyable
environment for them to play and leam positive
Christian principles and values.
This year the church together with other local
groups led or took part in; a children's holiday
club, the Waverton Fete, a Christmas
Pantomime, a village Christmas open air carol
service, which significant numbers of the local
communrty enjoyed.
The church has made its facilities available for
a number of community groups including
Waverton Day Care Centre, a Ukulele group,
Pilates group who all meet regularly and also
for some local charities for fund raising events.
The church has made donations to various
mission and reliefldevelopment organisations
providing benefit to many caught up in poverty
and hardship.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the differen￿ the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
beneffts to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objeclives
set
Para 1.41
Investment performan
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed. royal charter)
Written constitution
Para 1.25
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitLrtional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees
cio
Para 1.25
By nomination of a willing member of the
church, by two other church members and then
voted upon at the AGM (or other general
meeting) according to the voting rules in the
constitution.
Para 1.25
Additional infomiation {optional)
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New trustees are provided with a set of the
Ch(Jrch's goveming documents, policies and
procedures and made aware of the relevant
Charity Commission guidan￿ available on the
Gov.UK website.
Policies and prO￿dureS
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Parn 1.51
The Trustees are also the Council members
who collectively have oversight of the running
of the charty.
A Church "Congress. supports the Trustees in
the day to day running and administration of
the Church. Other specific activities may be
delegated as the Trustees see fit.
None
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
Other name the charity uses
Waverton Evangelical Fellowship
WEF
Registered charity number
1157948
Charity's principal add￿sS
Eggbridge Lane,
Waverton
CHESTER
CH3 7PE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of
person
(or
body)
entitled
T￿￿tee name
Office (if any)
Dates acted if not for whole year
appoint
trustee
Ifan
Russel Page
Nigel Dibb
Gareth Edwards
Peter Assheton
To 12th June 2024
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
rate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re ort was a
Director name
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Dates actèd rf not for wholè ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
None
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own assets
Additional infonnation (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Inforniation)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non4isclosure of ke
rsonnel details
Other o
tional inforniation

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
r/A7GC
Position (eg
Secretary. Chair, etc)
Trustee & Council Member
Trustee & Council Member
Date

(HARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGIAND AND WALES
W#￿rton Evang•ll¢al F•llowshlp- CIO
1157948
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
0110412024
3110312025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unre$trict9d
funds
to the rtoarost£
Endowment
funds
to the ne8￿$t £
Restricted funds
Total funds
Last year
tothe nearest£
to the ne8r88t£
to tho neartst£
A1 Receipts
Gifts and Offerings
Income Tax Repayments
Gifts for Church Use
99.999
21,616
4,305
17,561
1,401
1,394
1,063
1.120
129,323
19,841
3,473
1,107
2,497
307
21,616
4,305
17,561
Rental Income
Misc Income
Inte￿$t
1.394
1,398
Relief and Mission Gits
335
345
Childrens & Youth Work
320
EVents1Confe￿n
1,970
2.774
Cafe
Building fvlaintenan
438
1.938
Sub total (Gross income forAR)
151,238
2,155
153,393
161,637
A2 Asset and investment sales. {$99 tsblol.
Loan Received
Sub total
zza£
2,000
151,238
2.155
153.393
163,637
A3 Payments
1,0 Churd) Outreach & Commun
2.0 Church Grthwth & Pastoral
2.912
5,410
959
2.912
5,410
959
3,702
2,690
3,0 Training and Resources
4,0 Employees
5,0 Buildings Bills and Upkeep
6,0 Support Costs
Relief and Mission Gift5
53,283
21,327
10,748
21,6S3
53.283
21,327
10.748
82,495
23,810
10,301
10,405
410
Childrens & Youth Work
220
1,510
Ev8ntslConferenc8S
630
Cafe
1.350
1,360
2,273
Sub total
118,931
630
119.561
137,086
A4 Asset and investjngnt pU￿h¥Se5,I$fje table)
Loan Repayment
s,000
Sub total
118,931
630
119.$61
142.086
Net of receipts/(payments)
AS Transfer¥ bgiween funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash fvnds this year end
32.307
75
1,525
7S
33.832
21,551
59.756
91.988
1.650
3,250
61,406
9S,238
39.8
61,406
CCXX R1 accourts ISSI
1410612025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Unrestricted
fund8
to nearest£
R8stricted funds
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
to nearest£
CAF BankAco)unt No 1
9,054
CAF Bank Ao))unt Gold
82.934
1,650
B1 Cash funds
Total cash funds
91.988
3,250
l•Jree balan￿ w5th rece1Fts￿￿ payments
¢ounii$ll
Unrestricted
fvnds
Endowrnellt
funds
to nearest£
Restricted funds
Details
to nearest£
to nearest £
Details
Fund to which assèt
belo
Cost {option•ll
Current value
onal
Detsils
Fund to whlch ass•t
belo
Current value
nal
Cost loptlonall
Church Bulkling, Eggbndge Ln, Waverton
General
500,000
Ravenscar. knr Lane. Wavèrton
Genèral
550,000
Church contents
Gereral
B4 Assets retained for thè
charity's own use
Delails
Fund to whleh
liabili
relates
Amount d
onal
Whèn du• (opt￿all
B5 Liabilities
Signed by or fyyo truslees on behalf of
all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
Date of approval
zuz
CCXX R2 accounts ISSI
1410612025

Section C Notes on accounts
C1 Movements of general and rnstrfctod funds
Bal 1st Apr 2024
Reedpts
Transfers
Bal 31" Mar 2026
Unrestrictsd Fund8
69.756
151.238
118.931
75
91.988
Restrictsd Fund$
Building IRe5tr1
C&F Work
1,500
1,500
100
100
Mission (Reslrl
Sland by Me
Youth Work
500
500
335
410
75
1,150
220
220
1.150
Total Resti¥cted
1,650
2,155
630
75
3,250
Total Funds
61.406
153,393
119.561
95,238
CCXX R3 accounts {SSI
141LW2025

CHARITY (OMMISSIO
FOR ENGLAND AND W
Independent examinerfs report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to th• trusteesl
rnombors o
Waverton Evangelical Fellowship - CIO
On accounts for the y•a
ond•d
31 March 2025
Charlty no
(It any)
1157948
Set out on pages
1 to11
report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Waverton Evangelical Fellowship - CIO {Ihe charity) for the
r ended 31 March 2025.
Responslblltti•s and As the trustees of the company {and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
basls of report responsible for the preparallon of the financial statements in accordance wFth the requlrements of the
Companies Act 2006 (Yhe 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are nol required to be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are ellglble for Independent examination. I report In respect of my examlnallon of the
charitys accounts as carried out under seCt￿n 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carying
out my examination I have followed tha Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Acl.
Independent I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection
examlnorfs Statement ￿ryth the examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records Ivere not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act.. or
the financial ststements do not accord with those records; or
the financial statsments do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of
the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts glve a Irue and fai¢ view which Is
not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the financlal statements have not been prepared in accordance wtth the methods and
principles of the Ststement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by
charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Flnanclal
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wlh the examination to wthich attention should be drawn in
iis report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
SIgn￿.
Date:
Name:
G. Mattocks
Rol•vant prof•sslonal
quallllcatlon(s> or bod
(If any):
FCA
Address:
Mattocks Grirxlley Chartered Accountants
18 Mulbe Avenue. Tumstone Business Park, Wldnes. Cheshire.
WA8 OWN

ection B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of
charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).