In spite of upward pressure from the rising price of goods & services, the trading arm of the Trust (Coffee Shop & Community Grocery) has continued to perform well. The grant from the local authority for the installation of solar panels together with battery storage on the shop roof, has been approved & we are expecting this to happen in the next quarter. This will help to offset to some degree the steep rise in energy costs which will occur as our present electricity contract comes to an end shortly, when we anticipate a substantial increase in costs.
Our Community Rural Grocery has been warmly received as we pilot the distribution of surplus food accessed from various sources via Fareshare, supplemented with locally grown produce from both individuals and commercial interests.
The upward price pressures are forecast to remain for the foreseeable future.
Community events continue with a monthly shared meal hosted in the village hall which is well attended, especially attractive to younger families.
The annual Nativity Trail again proved very popular, with many families & individuals, meandering to various storytelling points around Bardney Village as the Christmas Story is retold.
Foundational prayer activity has taken place in a nearby village which we foresee will be accompanied in the future with missional activity.
Relationships locally, nationally & internationally with likewise minded individuals & groups have been further nurtured & deepened. The use of various internet platforms has enabled virtual gatherings to communicate more effectively in real time.
The year has been encouraging but challenges remain, particularly for the trading arms of the Trust as they seek to mitigate the squeeze on margins.
Many thanks to all the staff, volunteers, donators & customers for another satisfactory year.
Chairman
Pete Atkins
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Bardney Christian Community Trust On accounts for the year 5th April 2024 Charity no 1162026 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 05 / 04 / 2024.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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 Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: J Hinchliffe Date: 31/01/2025 Name: Julian Hinchliffe FCCA Relevant professional Fellow Member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 35 Crickets Drive, Nettleham, Lincoln, LN2 2GS
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Oct 2018
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