Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] Oct 2024 Period start date To: 30 Sept 2025 Period end date Charity name: Ashton Church of the Nazarene
Charity registration number: 1162037
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are the advancement of the Christian faith as part of the Church of the Nazarene and the District, principally, but not exclusively in England. |
| 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 CIO has a weekly programme of activities: Sunday – we hold a Worship service with Sunday school. It’s family friendly and open to anyone. We also serve coffee and teas each Sunday. In addition, we have Youth Bible Study and activity each Sunday evening, helping youth grow in their faith. Monday – we have house groups for bible study, prayer and fellowship. We also open our facility during the lunch hour to provide a meal for those in need. Tuesday – we have house groups for bible study, prayer and fellowship. Wednesday – we have house groups for bible study, prayer and fellowship. In addition, we host a drop in for food and fellowship, providing a warm space in our community. Thursday – currently no regular activities. Friday – During the school term we have a Parent & Toddler Group called “Happy Tots”. This is a place where carers/parents can find support and make friends while their children play in a safe environment. We also have “Adventurers”, a kids’club for 5–11-year- |
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| olds, which runs concurrently with a coffee shop for those who bring their children. This space provides support and fellowship. All these activities are open to members of the church and the public and benefit the community. Our building is also used by a variety of outside groups and charities that use our space to run their own community groups (i.e., Side by Side and Red Cross). |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | All grant applications must be run through the Trustees to make sure they align with our vision and mission. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The majority of what we do is accomplished through the work and contribution of volunteers. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
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| 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 | The charity seeks to both teach and demonstrate the Christian faith through its activities. This is accomplished through our worship services, weekly House groups, and other activities. The charity also demonstrated the Christian faith through love and support of the community, particularly those in need and on the margins. We do this by providing space and activities where community can be developed by feeding those in need, providing support for refugees and homeless people, as well as people who struggle with addictions. We seek to cultivate healthy families and welcoming anyone who comes to us. In addition, we have adopted the streets around our building, looking to do litter picks and take care of our community. We provide a safe place for youth in our community, developing opportunities for teens to develop healthy relationships with other youth and adults. We provide opportunity for youth to serve others, developing an ethic of compassion and caring for others. |
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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 |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Restricted funds reduced from £65,078 to £53, 608. Expenditure exceeded income by £19,279, which is reflected in the reduction of Restricted Funds. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Policy for holding reserves is to aim for 50% of expenditure, with a baseline of 25% |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Unrestricted funds at year end £57,109 which is more than 50% of expenditure of unrestricted funds totalling£103,122 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations from congregation members and through rent collected on room bookings and accommodation. |
| 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 | Lack of support |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution – Manual of the Church of the Nazarene |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Election by members |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Each year we provide new trustees with a time of orientation for their role in the life of our charity, this includes sharing code of conduct etc. |
| 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 | Ashton Church of the Nazarene | |
| Other name the charity uses | Ashton-under-Lyne Church of the Nazarene | |
| Registered charity number | 1162037 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Each year we provide new trustees with a time of orientation for their role in the life of our charity, this includes sharing code of conduct etc. |
| 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 | Ashton Church of the Nazarene | |
| Other name the charity uses | Ashton-under-Lyne Church of the Nazarene | |
| Registered charity number | 1162037 |
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| Charity’s principal address | 230 Stamford Street Central Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7LJ |
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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 (if any) |
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| Stephen Morley | Chair | 01.06.2021 -present | Bynature of Office - Pastor | |
| Carmen Stoica | Secretary | 01.03.2026 -present | Elected at AGM | |
| David Dawson | Treasurer | 10.03.2023 -present | Elected byBoard of Trustees | |
| KatyDawson | 01.04.2024 -present | Elected at AGM | ||
| TimothyFisher | 01.01.2024 -present | Elected at AGM | ||
| Stuart Nock | 16.03.2025 -present | Elected at AGM | ||
| Rachel Muss | 01.03.2026 -present | Elected at AGM | ||
| Sandra Cooper | 02.03.2026 -present | Elected at AGM | ||
| Violet Fawcett | 01.03.2025 -present | Elected at AGM | ||
| Sandrine Thomas | 02.03.2026 -present | Elected at AGM | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NONE held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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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) Rev Stephen J. Morley Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 21.07.2026
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Ashton Church of the Nazarene 1162037
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01-Oct-24 30-Sep-25
To
from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Offerings 47,027 - - 47,027 55,345
Income Tax Recovered 8,384 - - 8,384 8,401
Donations - - - -
Grants 5,445 - 5,445 -
Rent Receivable 37,485 - - 37,485 34,811
Interest Receivable 875 - - 875 1,390
Ministries Income 4,000 - - 4,000 8,106
Income - Miscellaneous 6,000 - - 6,000 12
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 103,770 ] 5,445 - 109,215 108,065
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 103,770 5,445 - 109,215 108,065
A3 Payments
Remuneration and Pension Contributions 33,136 - 33,136 32,837
Ministries Expenditure 6,194 - 6,194 15,919
BISD and NMI Subscriptions 8,670 - 8,670 8,282
Pastoral Accommodation Costs 2,067 - 2,067 1,201
Building operational costs 30,757 15,925 - 46,682 18,562
Miscellaneous - - - 745
Donations - giving to others - - - 832
Staff Expenses 6,706 - 6,706
District Loan 16,500 - - 16,500 28,630
Sub total [ 104,029 ] 15,925 - 119,954 107,008
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments [ 104,029 ] 15,925 - 119,954 107,008
Net of receipts/(payments) - 259 - - 10,739
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end - 259 - - - 259 -
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
29/07/2026
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets CCXX R2 accounts (SS) |
NatWest Account Cash Signature CAF Bank Current Account CAF Gold Account Wise Bank Accounts Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Accounts Receivable (outstanding invoices) Details Details Details Details 230 Stamford Street 34 Camberwell Drive 2 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 19,857 - 27,173 19,334 26,425 670 11,408 51,269 53,598 Agreement Error Agreement Error Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,530 - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name David Dawson Rev Stephen Morley |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 29/07/2026 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Ashton Church of the Nazarene members of On accounts for the year 30-09-2025 Charity no 1162037 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/09/2025.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the 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 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 (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 29.02.2026 Name: Carmen Stoica Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 8 Abingdon street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL66PN
Section 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).
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October 2018
IER
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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October 2018
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