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2024-02-29-accounts

City Church Chester

Report and Accounts Year ended 29 February 2024

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

CITY CHURCH CHESTER

YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE City Church Chester 11 Sheldon Avenue Vicars Cross Chester CH3 5LF GOVERNING DOCUMENT Declaration of Trust dated 2012, amended October 2014 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1159254 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR Jonathan Keegan MANAGING THE CHARITY Matthew Chilvers Luke Cassell Phil Jones BANKERS HSBC INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Archie McDowall BA, CA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

INDEX

Page 1 Legal & Administrative Details Page 2 Independent Examiner's Report Page 3 Receipts and Payments Account Page 4 Statement of Assets & Liabilities Page 5 Notes to the Accounts Appendix Trustees' report

Page 1

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

CITY CHURCH CHESTER

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of City Church Chester ('the charity') for the year ended 29 February 2024 on pages 3 to 5 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  1. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Archie McDowall

Archie McDowall (Nov 6, 2024 15:35 GMT)

Archie McDowall BA, CA

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Page 2

CITY CHURCH CHESTER

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

Notes
Income receipts
Donations, legacies and grants
Gift aid receipts
Income from charitable activities
Other
Total receipts
Payments
2
3
Total payments
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Cash funds as at last year end
Cash funds at this year end
A
Net
of
receipts
/
(payments)
before
transfers
Grants
paid
in
relation
to
charitable
activities undertaken by others
Payments
in
relation
to
charitable
activities undertaken directly		 General
Funds
£
24,647
4,350
-
-
28,997
28,997
20,242
7,890
28,132
28,132
866
-
866
9,995
10,861		 Restricted
Funds
£
3,658
420
-
-
4,078
4,078
-
2,928
2,928
2,928
1,150
-
1,150
515
1,665		 2024
£
28,305
4,770
-
-
33,075
33,075
20,242
10,817
31,059
31,059
2,016
-
2,016
10,509
12,525		 2023
£
28,577
4,439
-
-
33,016
33,016
24,733
8,294
33,027
33,027
(11)
-
(11)
10,521
10,509

The notes on page 5 form part of these accounts.

Page 3

CITY CHURCH CHESTER

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

General Restricted
funds funds 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
**A ** Cash funds
Cash at bank 10,762 1,665 12,428 10,412
Petty cash 97 - 97 97
10,859 1,665 12,525 10,509
**B ** Other monetary assets
Gift aid due to charity 3,580 - 3,580 3,200
3,580 - 3,580 3,200
**C ** Liabilities
Fee for Independent Examination 912 - 912 840
912 - 912 840
**D ** Assets retained for charity's own use Current
value
£
Equipment 15,000
15,000
Current values have been estimated by the trustees.

The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on t

by date -------------------------------------------Jonathan Keegan

The notes on page 5 form part of these accounts.

Page 4

CITY CHURCH CHESTER

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024

1 Accounting policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

2
Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly
Rent
Pastoral Services (Note 4)
Insurance
Support services
Church activities
Repairs, maintenance and equipment
Independent examination
3
Grants paid in relation to charitable activities undertaken by others
Organisations:
Avail Grace
Mission Life Grace
Homeless Drop in
Ukraine Offering - Mercy Projects Hearts of Love
Ukraine Offering - Baptist Church of Poland
Les Wheeldon
Other organisations < £1,000
Individuals		 General
funds
£
5,310
7,520
321
1,877
3,616
698
900
20,242
1,200
1,200
600
-
-
-
428
4,462
7,890		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25
-
500
1,353
50
1,000
2,928		 Total
2024
£
5,310
7,520
321
1,877
3,616
698
900
20,242
1,200
1,200
625
-
500
1,353
478
5,462
10,817		 Total
2023
£
5,160
8,530

309
2,166
4,769

2,959
840
24,733
1,700
1,200

1,000

1,482

1,482
925

505
-
8,294

4 Transactions with related parties

The charity does not have any employees.

Matthew Chilvers, a Trustee, was paid a consultancy fee of £7,520 (2023: £7,970) for Pastoral Services. This payment is permitted by the Charity's governing document.

No amounts were paid, or are payable, to any other trustee or to any person connected to them.

5 Movement on restricted funds

ement on restricted funds
Restricted funds
One Way Mission: Les Wheeldon
Ukraine Fund - Baptist Union of Poland
Foodbank Fund
Teen Challenge
Offering for India
Other		 Balance at
28 Feb 2023
£
-
500
15
-
-
515		 Receipts
£
1,353
-
-
600
850
1,275
4,078		 Payments
£
(1,353)
(500)
-
(50)
-
(1,025)
(2,928)		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Balance at
29 Feb 2024
£
-
0
15
550
850

250
1,665

Page 5

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period

From: 1[st] March 2023 To: 29[th] February 2024

Charity name: City Church Chester

Charity registration number: 1159254

Objectives and activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 (a) Advancement of the Christian faith for the
benefit of the public in Chester, the UK and the
world as the Trustees see fit
(b) Advancement of the education of the public in
the Christian faith in Chester, the UK and the
world as the Trustees see fit
(c) To relieve persons in need financially,
physically or mentally in Chester
(d) To promote other charitable purposes
beneficial to the community
and the public generally
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 current activities of the Charity in relation to the
Objects are:-
(a) Maintaining a place of Worship and weekly
worship meetings fully open to the public.
Meetings are held on Sunday mornings at
Campbell Community Hall and during the week
in people’s homes. Sunday School and creche
are also run weekly to serve the children of the
church and the public.
(b) Preaching and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus
Christ and engaging in evangelism and
missionary activities. This is outworked through
outreach events and one on one relational
evangelism
(c) Providing pastoral care to those attending the
church and giving spiritual and practical help to
such persons and members of the public. The
Elders of the church provide this along with
those running Student Work for the pastoral
support of students at Chester University. One
of the Elder’s also chairs the Advisory
Committee for the CU along with other church
leaders in Chester.
(d) Providing financial or practical help to people
suffering from financial need or the effects of
sickness or disability. This happens as and
when the Trustees see fit.
(e) Providing facilities for members of the church
and the public with the object of improving their
health and/or quality of life. This happens
specifically at Homeless Drop in sessions,
Care Home visits and worship times (as
requested by the residents)
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the
guidance on Public Benefit issues by the Charity
Commission.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Volunteers form an integral part of the work of City
Church Chester. There are no employees of the
Charity and all activities happen as a result of the
dedication and commitment of members of the Church
who act as Volunteers in multiple areas of the
Charitable work. This includes volunteers in the areas
of:-
•
Sunday School,
•
Homeless ministry,
•
Pastoral Team,
•
Welcome Team,
•
Tech Teams,
•
Women’s & Men’s Bible Study Leaders,
•
Community and church Lunches,
•
Foodbank Co-ordinators,

Other

Achievements and performance

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 (a) The Charity income for 2023-24 was £33,075.
This was an increase on the previous year so
the charity is maintaining itself and there are no
concerns as to the ongoing capacity of the
charity.
(b) There are new members of the church and
although the number of young families has
reduced the number of older members has
increased. There is a good mix of ages and we
have had baptisms of new believers this year.
(c) There are two Sunday School groups 2-6 year
olds and 6 upwards.
(d) The Charity still gives to the local foodbank
weekly and is in good contact with the local
foodbanks maintaining a list of the most required
items.
(e) The giving to Missionary’s abroad continued this
year to India, Poland and Ukraine.
(f) The giving to those in financial hardship has also
increased.
(g) A community coffee morning has been started
on a Friday morning once a month where
anyone from the local community can attend.
This has been well attended and also served as
a warm space during the winter months.
(h) The Homeless drop on continues to be very well
attended and there are many volunteers from
City Church who help with this.
(i) Connect Groups and Community groups
continue to thrive and an extra day time group
has been started.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The total funds held at the end of the year are £
12,524.56. The Trustees intention is to continue to use
the general funds that are in excess of the reserve to
increase giving to missionaries and missional work in
Chester, Nationally and abroad.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The reserves are held to be able to give to various
national, international and local charitable causes as
and when required.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The Charity keeps a reserve of £2,500.00 and has
never gone below the reserve amount since the reserve
was made.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 There are various monthly outgoings such as rent,
website etc that must be paid every month so a reserve
is required in the event that the monthly giving dropped
dramatically for some reason in order that those
contracts/leases could be paid as required until the
contract/lease could be ended.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 There are no concerns in this respect. If any issue arise
the Trustees will deal with the uncertainty as it arises.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other

Structure, governance and management

Description of charity’s trusts:

Type of governing document:
for example,trust deed,
memorandum and articles of
association etc		 Para 1.25 Trust deed dated February 2012 as amended by deed
dated October 2014
How is the charity
constituted?
for example limited company,
unincorporated association,
CIO		 Para 1.25 Trust deed
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 Every Trustee must be appointed for a term of three
years by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a special
meeting (under Clause 15 of the Trust Deed)

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and administrative details

Charity name City Church Chester
Other name the charity uses -
Registered charity number 1159254
Charity’s principal address 11 Sheldon Avenue, Vicars Cross, Chester, CH3 5LF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee (if
any)
Matthew Chilvers Chair
Jonathan Keegan
Luke Cassell
Phil Jones

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

– Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others N/A

Description of the assets held in this capacity 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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors

Signature(s) Signature(s) PJones PJones(Oct24,2024 19:35 GMT+1 Jonathan Jonathan JonathanKeegan (Noveras 14: 53GMT
Full name(s) Full name(s)Philip Jones Jonathan Keegan
Position (for example Position (for example
Trustee		 Trustee
Secretary, Chair, etc) Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date Nov 5, 2024