Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Crawley United Reformed Church Charity Charity registration number.. 1164196 Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Busine55 Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex P018 8NF
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY CONTENTS Reference and Administrative Details Trustees, Report 2to5 Independent Examiner'5 Report Statement of Financial Activities Balan Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9t015
CRAWLEY UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustees Bridget Russell Derek Hugh Russell Jennifer Frances Gill Patricia Helen Chesson Susan Elizabeth Fenwlck Anne Thome Margaret Eleanor Steele (appointed 24 July 2024) Charlty Reqlstratlon Number 1164196 Principal Office Worth Park Avenue Pound Hill Crawley West Sussex RNIO 3DF Indeperent Examiner G W Schulz ACMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Buslness Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex P018 8NF Bankers The Co-operatlve Bank l Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP Page t
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY TRUSTEES. REPORT The Trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Oblectlves and activities Objects and aims The principal object of the charlty Is the advancement of the Christian faith. Publlc beneflt The Trustee5 confirm that they have complied with the requirements of settion 17 of the Charitie5 Art 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Achlevements and perforniance Review off artivities There was one change to the Trustees/Eldership during the year 2024 as we welcomed Margaret Steele back to the Elder5hip in July. The current Elders are therefore: Rev. Cristina Cipriani, Sue Fenwick, Bridget Russell, Derek Russell, Margaret Steele. Anne Thorne, Jenny Gill (Treasurer) and Patricia Chesson (Church Secretary). The Elders have continued their regular monthly meetings at which the church Ilfe as a whole, and particularly a pa5tor31 review of all our regular congregants, is considered. Events of note: Attendance at Sunday services has averaged 45. Worship Our minister takes servlces on 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month and we are led by a mlx of ordained and lay preachers at other times giving us a good variety of styles In worship. Junior Church met on 1st and 3rd Sundays. Crawley Community Cafe (formerly known as Communlty Carlng Café) The café meets on a Saturday morning once a month, providing a safe space for people who live alone and those with dementia {and their carers), to sociali5e and participate in various seated activities. Bereavement Support GrDUP This group meets every Thursday from 1-3pm, The purpose is to provlde a qulet tlme for newly bereaved people to relax and enjoy a cup of tea with other5 in the same position. Refugees Welcome A new venture for the church this year is in conjunction with a local charity Refugees Welcome Crawley. Together with volunteers frorn that Charity vle provide a space for social attivities on a Saturday afternoon with 50rne of our members attending to give prartice In Speaking English. Hall and Car Park Lettings Page 2
CRAWLEY UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) We generate 400/0 of all income from the letting of hall spaces to third party organi5ations and the letting of car park spaces to commuters who travel from a nearby mainline station, The strategy for hall booking ir)come Is to focus on regular monthly income rather than ad hoc bookings. The Manse This has been maintained as required with our minister now in residence. Propety/Church Fabrlc Property maintenance represents 22Vo of annual expenditure. No Structural change5 have been made to the property during the year. The fabric of the building is sound. Maintenance has been ongoing to include the replacement of all fascias, sofffits and guttering. The trustees have introduced an Eco Church programme to improve the effficiency of energy systems and achieve energy c05t saving. The latter includes the replacement of old lighting with LED equipment and improved heating control. A fire safety consultant was employed to oversee fire safety procedures. Communlty Garden Project In February 2024 the Community Garden began work again after the winter break. The team rneets twice a month on Wednesday afternoons, weather permitting. The team has increased in numbers during the year, averaging around seven attending, with ten people coming most weeks, both from within the church and frorn the local community- One of the regular attendees is over ninety. There has been some communication to invite more people from outside the church to attend, and we are in conversation with the Refugees Welcome Crawley group who meet on our premises on a Saturday afternoon. Some plants were donated to us by members of the community and other plants were bought at the St Barnabas plant fair in May. The Rainbows planted some flowers In the raised beds. A bug hotel was made from the tree we had to take dDwn in order to put In the origlnal decking. In the autumn the team deared mtsst of the leaves which wlll be composted on site. Charities Throughout the year we have continued to raise funds in support of: (i) the local charity: Crawley Open House. (li) the national charity, British Red Cross and (iii) the international charity: Commltment for Life. In addltlon to the above we also supported The Lighthouse Projert, Christian Aid, Water Aid, the Children'5 Society and St. Catherlne's Hospice. Due to the national crisi5 in funding for h05pices in general we gave extra support to St Catherine's Hospice thi5 year and will continue this into 2025. Page 3
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) Financial review As the cost of living crisis continues, our income from the congregation is lower than the previous year, while other costs have risen. As anticipated, our energy costs have risen by about 500/0 in 2024. However, flnances have remained at healthy levels throughout 2024 with steady premise5 and car park income bolstering the giviTrg of our congregation. This has endbled us to donate to St Catherine's Hospice frorn church fund5 as well as collecting from our congregation. Going concern After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity ha5 adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. structurei governance and management Nature of governlng document Crawley United Reformed Church Charlty Is a registered charity, number 1164196, and is constituted under a Trust deed. Recrultment and appolntment of Trustees The management of the Charity IS the re5ponsiblllty of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed. Rlsk management The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charityi and are satisfied that sysems nd procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major ri5k5. Page 4
CRAWLEY UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH CHAIUTY TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) statement of Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practlce) and appllcable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities requires the Trustee5 to prepare flnanclal statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affalrs of the charity and of the incomlng resources and application of resource5 of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: • selett suitable accountSng policles and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • state whether appllcable accountlng standards have been followed. subjett to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and prepare the financial Statements on the going concern basls unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue In business. The Trustees are responslble for keeping proper accountlng records that disclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any tlme the flnanclal position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financlal statements comply wlth the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provislons of the constitution, The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulorities. The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 4 May 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Patrlcla Helell Che550n Trustee Page 5
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Crawley United Reformed Church Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity Trustees of Crawley United Reformed Church Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of rny examlnatlon of the Crawley United Reformed Church Charity'5 accounts carried out under sertion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out mv examination I have followed all the applicable Dirertions given by the Charlty Commission under sertlon 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's ststement 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 belleve that In any materbal respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of Crawley Unlted Reformed Church Charity as required by section 130 of the Act- or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concernlng the form ènd 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 concems and have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex P018 8NF 4 May 2025 Page 6
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARrrY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2024 Totsl 2023 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacles Charitable activities other trading attivities Investment income Other income 31.970 38,393 4,137 18 12,266 44,236 38,393 4,137 18 5,368 72,328 38,487 4.187 210 3,387 Total income 12,266 118,599 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 69.204 22,283 91,487 147,505 Total expendlture 69,204 22,283 91,487 147,505 Net income/{expenditure) 10,017 665 28,906 Net movement in funds 10,682 (10,017) 665 {28,906) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 12 48,630 1,049 49,679 49.014 The notes on page5 9 to 15 form an Integral part of these finanual statements. Page 7
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Note Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and In hand io 5,200 45,152 50,352 49,644 49,644 Creditors: Amounts falling due wlthln one year li 673 630 Net assets 49,679 49.014 Funds of the charity: Restricted income funds Restricted funds 1,049 11.066 Unrestrlcted Income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 12 The financlal statements on pages 7 to 15 were approved by the Trustee5, and uthorised for issue on 4 May 2025 and signed on their behalf by: Patricia Helen Chesson Trustee The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an Integral part of these flnanclal statements. Page 8
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 l Accountlng pollcles statement of compliance The financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Prartice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) an(1 the Charitie5 Art 2011, Basis of preparation Crawley United Reformed Church Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the hlstorital cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unle55 otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. Going concern The Trustees conslder that there are no materlal uncertalnties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Income and endowments Voluntary income including donations, gifts. legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Donations and legacles Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured. Gift aid Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant 15 recognised at the time of the donatlon. Interest recelvable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity,. this is norrnally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited. Expenditure All expenditure Is recognised once there 15 a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Page 9
CRAWLEY UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED) Charitable artivities Charitable expenditure Comprises those costs incurred by the charlty In the delivery of its activitles and servlces for its beneficiarles. It Sncludes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an Indirect nature necessary to support them. Grant provlslons Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant ha5 been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable. Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepald net of any trade discounts due. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value, Llabllltles abilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required In settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Fund structure Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees dlscretion in furtherance of the obJectlves of the charlty. Restricted income fund5 are those donated for use in a particular area or for specifi purposes, the use of which is re5trirted to that area or purpose. Page 10
CRAWLEY UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED) 2 Income from donations and legacie5 Unrestricted funds General Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Donations and legacies; Donations Gift aid reclaimed Grants, including capital 26,770 5,200 12,266 39,036 5,200 59,814 6,566 Grants from other charities 12.266 44,236 3 Income from charltable actlvltles Unrestrlcted funds General Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Lettings and car park other charitable attivities 37,763 630 37,763 630 37.507 980 38,393 38,393 4 Income from other trading artivltl¢$ Unrestricted funds General Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Events Income; Charlty shop 4,137 4,137 5 Investment in¢om¢ Unrestrlcted funds General Totsl 2024 Totsl 2023 Interest receivable and slmilar income; Interest recelvable on bank deposits 18 18 210 Page 11
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED) 6 Other income Unrestrbcted funds General Total 2024 Total 2023 Sundry income 3,387 7 Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted fund$ General Restrirtqd funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Note MinSster'5 Stipend contribution Mission costs Minlsterial expenses Other teams Restricted fund expenses Mènse running costs Nanse malntenance utilities Maintenance Office costs Miscellaneous Independent examination Grant funding of activities 26,400 1,409 1,175 3,232 26,400 1,409 1,175 3,232 24,000 2,061 3,954 3,063 12,187 12,187 7,081 10,360 9,222 11,842 4,325 218 14,925 1,496 42,534 6,708 40,945 3,924 400 7,081 2,269 9,222 11,842 4,325 218 8,091 852 852 810 2,685 69,204 22,283 91,487 147,505 8 Grant-making Analys5s of grants Grants to institutions 2024 2023 Grants Page 12
CRAWLEY UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 {CONTINUED) 9 Trustees remuneration and expenses During the year, one of the Trustees ha5 been paid remuneration or has received other beneflts from an employment related to the Charity. The minlster Rev'd Cristina Cripirani Is employed directly by the Synod. The church make5 contributions to the Synod Ministry and Misslon fund from whlch the salary is.paid. These contribution5 amounted to £26,400 durlng the year (2023: £24,000). The only other payments made to the Trustees, or any person connected wlth them, consisted of reimbursements of expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity in furthering the charity's objects. 10 Debtors 2024 2023 Accrued income 11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Other creditors Accruals 672 630 673 630 Page 13
CRAWLEY UNrrED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED) 12 Funds Balance at 31 December 2024 Balance at l January 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Unrestrlrted funds General General Funds 37,948 79.886 (69,2041 48,630 Restricted funds other charities fund other restricted funds Manse rnaintenan fund 686 10,380 1,925 2,250 (2,005) (12,187) (8,091) 122.283) 606 443 Total funds 49,014 92 152 91,487 49.679 Balance ati January Incoming Re50ur¢es 2023 resources expended Transfers Balance at31 December 2023 Unrestrirted funds General General Funds 47,222 86,803 (88,988) {7,0891 37,948 Restrirted funds other charities fund Other restricted funds Manse maintenance fund 635 10,219 2,736 15,086 (2,685) (14,925) 686 10.380 19,844 13,974 40.907 7,089 30,698 31,796 58,517 Total funds 118 599 147 505 Page 14
CRAWLEY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (CONTINUED) 13 Analysis of net assets between fund5 Totrl funds t31 December 2024 Unrestricted fund$ General Restricted funds Current assets Current liabilitles 49.303 673 1,049 50,352 673 Total net a55ets Total funds at31 December 2023 Unrestrlcted funds General Restricted funds Cuent assets Current liabilitie5 38,578 630 11,066 49.644 630 Total net assets 49.014 Page 15