Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Crawley United Reformed Church Charity
Charity registration number.. 1164196
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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
Indeper￿ent 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Cu￿ent assets
Current liabilitie5
38,578
630
11,066
49.644
630
Total net assets
49.014
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