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| Section A | Reference and administration details |
Charity name King’s Lynn Church of the Nazarene
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1161286
Charity's principal address 52 Grafton Road Reffley Estate King’s Lynn, Norfolk Postcode PE30 3EY
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mr. Michael Aldis | Treasurer | 26/2/2023 | Church membershipvote at AGM | |
| Mrs. Carolyn Fysh | Board member | 26/2/2023 | Church membershipvote at AGM | |
| Mrs. Patricia Hillard | Board member | 26/2/2023 | Church membershipvote at AGM | |
| Mr. Noel McGivern | Chairman and Safeguarding Officer |
26/2/2023 | Church membership vote at AGM | |
| Mrs. Isobel Parker | Sunday School Superintendent |
26/2/2023 | Church membership vote at AGM | |
| Mrs. Kerry Scott | Deputy Safeguarding officer |
26/2/2023 | Church membership vote at AGM | |
| Mr. Stephen Wilson | secretary | 26/2/2023 | Church membershipvote at AGM | |
| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) | ||||
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |||
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| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | |
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| Type of adviser | Name | Address | |
| District Superintendent | Rev. Carl McCann | 112 Cranbourne Rd. Ashton Under Lyme, 0L7 9BW | |
| Assistant District Superintendent |
Rev. Tracey Day | 49 Upper Albert Road, Sheffield, S8 9HT | |
| Section B Structure, governance and management |
Section B Structure, governance and management |
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| Description of the charity’s trusts | |||
| Type of governing document | Constitution | ||
| How the charity is constituted | Charitable Incorporated Organisation | ||
| Trustee selection methods | Voting by membership at A.G.M | ||
| Additional governance issues (Optional information) | |||
| Youmay chooseto 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 Board of Trustees meets regularly, normally on a monthly basis, to oversee and undertake the work and management of the church, to look after its assets and plan the financial, pastoral and spiritual aspects of the charities work. The church is a member of the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District (a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, Company Nọ 7028764; Charity Nọ1133336) which in turn is a member of The Global Church of The Nazarene which has its headquarters in Lenexa, USA. The CIO is governed by an approved governing constituting document drawn up by Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Birmingham and approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and HMRC. The governing document is based on the Manual of the Global Church of the Nazarene where UK law permits. |
| Section B Structure, governance and management |
Section B Structure, governance and management |
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| Description of the charity’s trusts | |||
| Type of governing document | Constitution | ||
| How the charity is constituted | Charitable Incorporated Organisation | ||
| Trustee selection methods | Voting by membership at A.G.M | ||
| Additional governance issues (Optional information) | |||
| Youmay chooseto 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 Board of Trustees meets regularly, normally on a monthly basis, to oversee and undertake the work and management of the church, to look after its assets and plan the financial, pastoral and spiritual aspects of the charities work. The church is a member of the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District (a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, Company Nọ 7028764; Charity Nọ1133336) which in turn is a member of The Global Church of The Nazarene which has its headquarters in Lenexa, USA. The CIO is governed by an approved governing constituting document drawn up by Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Birmingham and approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and HMRC. The governing document is based on the Manual of the Global Church of the Nazarene where UK law permits. |
| Section C Objectives and activities |
Section C Objectives and activities |
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document |
The objects of the CIO are: The advancement of the Christian faith as part of the Church of the Nazarene Inc. and the UK District, principally but not exclusively, in Southern England. To serve and support members, friends and the local community. |
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| 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) |
Public Benefit The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. This report illustrates the activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement: Weekly public act of worship Sundays @ 10.30am. Mid-week craft Group (open to the public). Monday Fellowship group for adults (open to the public) Messy Church for young families (open to the public) Reffley Ark club for young children (open to public) Once a month services in two local care homes Providing ongoing spiritual and pastoral support to the members, friends and connected persons of the King’s Lynn Church of the Nazarene. Providing companionship, spiritual and practical care for members and friends of the church who by age and infirmity have trouble getting out. Providing spiritual, pastoral and practical care for anyone seeking help from the church. Providing financial and food donations to the Foodbank along with volunteers to help with their work. Prayer and financial support for our Missionaries, financial support for disadvantaged children, disaster relief and other charitable causes to help those in need. |
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| Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information) | |||
| Youmay chooseto include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grant making; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. |
Contribution of Volunteers The activities undertaken and achievements attained by the church would not have been possible without the active involvement of the many members and friends of the charity who provide their help voluntarily in service to their Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ. The Pastor is grateful for the commitment of the Board members who give freely of their time and gifts to serve the Lord as overseers of the local body. |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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| Contribution of Volunteers | |
| The activities undertaken and achievements attained by the church | |
| would not have been possible without the active involvement of the many | |
| Youmay chooseto include | members and friends of the charity who provide their help voluntarily in |
| further statements, where | service to their Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ. |
| relevant, about: | |
| policy on grant making; | The Pastor is grateful for the commitment of the Board members who give freely of their time and gifts to serve the Lord as overseers of the |
| policy programme related | local body. |
| investment; | |
| contribution made by | |
| volunteers. |
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| Section D Achievements and performance |
Section D Achievements and performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
During a difficult year, we have achieved the budget requirements of the Nazarene South District, which contributes to their costs, the running of the Didsbury Nazarene Theological College, the benevolent fund for retired ministers and World Evangelism. We have also helped a number of persons during times of serious illness and bereavement through prayer, and pastoral care. |
| Section E Financial review |
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| Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves |
The charity’s policy is to ensure it has sufficient reserves to meet its financial responsibilities for at least six months. After our yearly review, the Church does have reserves equal to six months planned expenditure. |
| Details of any funds materially in deficit |
None |
| Further financial review details (Optional information) |
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| Youmay chooseto 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. |
The income of this C.I.O is wholly dependent upon the regular free-will offerings of the members and friends of the King’s Lynn Church of the Nazarene. From time to time the charity receives one-off monetary gifts towards specific activities. These monies are always used in accordance with the donor’s instructions. Income is normally spent on rent of premises and purchasing equipment and materials for our clubs and various activities. Our income also provides a stipend for the Pastor, upkeep of the Manse along with payment of utility bills and other miscellaneous costs incurred by the Pastor in the pursuance of his calling. |
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Section F Other optional information
| Section G Declaration |
Section G Declaration |
Section G Declaration |
Section G Declaration |
Section G Declaration |
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| The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees |
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| Signature(s) | ||||
| Full name(s) | Noel Charles McGivern | Stephen D. Wilson | ||
| Position | Board Member/Chairman | Board member/church secretary | ||
| Date | 28/10/2023 |
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King's Lynn Church of The Nazarene Receipts & Payments Account Year Ended 1st October 2022 till 30th September 2023
Unrestricted Funds
| Year Ended | Year Ended | Period Ended | ||
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| 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | |||
| Income | Notes | |||
| Offerings Church | £26,260.77 | £30,000.41 | ||
| Offerings NMI | £1,741.65 | £3,425.49 | ||
| Gift Aid Received | £6,631.64 | £7,688.70 | ||
| Activities Income | £675.34 | £463.83 | ||
| Other Income | 1 | £6,179.51 | £1,860.23 | |
| Expenditure | £41,488.91 | £43,438.66 | ||
| Pastors Salary | £21,827.34 | £19,626.28 | ||
| Council Tax Manse | £1,531.26 | £1,530.77 | ||
| Church Internet & Phone | £454.32 | £433.68 | ||
| Water Rates Manse | £537.00 | £461.28 | ||
| Repairs Manse | 2 | £34.99 | £401.48 | |
| CCLI Licence | £87.00 | £83.00 | ||
| Church & Manse Insurance | £648.16 | £292.80 | ||
| Gifts Paid Out | 3 | £906.58 | £2,198.66 | |
| Gas/Electric - Manse | £1,275.86 | £1,693.85 | ||
| Summer School & Manse | £280.30 | £195.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 4 | £3,164.49 | £5,700.69 | |
| District & NMI Budgets | £6,043.20 | £5,790.29 | ||
| Meals & Refreshments 2021 | £179.59 | £0.00 | ||
| Mileage | £487.50 | £741.60 | ||
| Rent of Premises | £3,200.00 | £3,168.00 | ||
| £40,657.59 | £42,317.38 | |||
| Excess Receipts over Income for Year | £831.32 | £1,121.28 | ||
| King's Lynn Church of the Nazarene | ||||
| Assets and Liabilities as at | 30th September 2023 | |||
| Assets | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | ||
| Bank Accounts | £36,176.41 | £34,978.63 | ||
| 52 Grafton Road , King's Lynn | £275,000.00 | £275,000.00 | ||
| Total Funds Held | £311,176.41 | £309,978.63 |
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Notes to Accounts for Year Ended 30th September 2023
| Note 1 | Year Ended | Period End |
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| Other Income | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 |
| Interest on Bank Accounts | £242.60 | £19.65 |
| Repayment of Breakthru Holiday 2022 | £0.00 | £425.00 |
| Love Gift To Church | £3,751.18 | £1,415.58 |
| Grant From District | £2,000.00 | £0.00 |
| Grant From Borough Council | £100.00 | £0.00 |
| Love Gift for Food Bank | £85.73 | £0.00 |
| £6,179.51 | £1,860.23 | |
| Note 2 | Year Ended | Period End |
| Repairs to Manse | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 |
| Manse Repairs 2022 | £0.00 | £365.48 |
| New Kitchen Tap | £34.99 | £0.00 |
| £34.99 | £365.48 | |
| Note 3 | Year Ended | Period End |
| Gifts Paid Out | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 |
| Tithe of Gift Aid to NMI | £0.00 | £936.50 |
| Tithe of Gift Aid as gift to Pastoral Aid 2022 | £0.00 | £329.41 |
| Gift to Auditor | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Christian Against Poverty | £506.00 | £600.00 |
| CCPAS 31:8 DBS Checks | £145.00 | £232.75 |
| Love Gift to King’s Lynn Food Bank | £85.73 | £0.00 |
| Bibles for Youth | £69.85 | £0.00 |
| £906.58 | £2,198.66 |
| Note 4 | Year Ended | Period End |
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| Miscellaneous Expenditure | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 |
| Gas Service | £217.00 | £217.00 |
| Craft Group | £979.50 | £902.00 |
| Bank Charges | £58.39 | £169.31 |
| Mothers/Father’s Day Gifts | £20.00 | £56.29 |
| Postage & Stationary | £14.07 | £18.50 |
| Messy Church | £99.50 | £144.23 |
| Advertising | £132.00 | £117.60 |
| Alabaster | £285.95 | £290.99 |
| Visiting Speaker 2022 | £0.00 | £100.00 |
| Compassionate Ministries | £237.00 | £1,232.97 |
| Love Gift to King’s Lynn Celebrate 2022 | £0.00 | £100.00 |
| Child Sponsorship | £350.00 | £325.00 |
| Public Liability Insurance | £251.47 | £242.23 |
| District Assembly 2022 | £0.00 | £457.90 |
| Admin fee for Gift Aid Scheme | £157.50 | £157.50 |
| Youth Club Outing 2022 | £0.00 | £196.09 |
| Audio Equipment 2022 | £0.00 | £44.20 |
| Cost of Zoom Meetings | £143.88 | £143.88 |
| Cost of Breakthru for Pastors Family 2022 | £0.00 | £785.00 |
| Repairs to Equipment / New Steps | £218.23 | £0.00 |
| £3,164.49 | £5,700.69 |
Mr. Kim Leonard 6 Cottage Row Gayton Road King's Lynn Norfolk th Date: October 26 2023 RE: Audit of the Kings 's Church of the Nazarene Finance (Registered Charity 1161286) for period 1" October 2022- 30" September 2023 Dear Sirs. I writing to confirm that the accounting records of King's Lynn Church of the Nazarene for this period have been audited by myself. l am pleased to report that the church accounts are a true and accurate record, which reflects.the nature of their status as a church and charitable organisation. Yours Faithfully Kim Leonard