Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st January 2025 Period start date To 31 December 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Charlesworth Independent Chapel
Charity registration number: 1164434
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian religion as set out in the Bible and expressed in the statement of beliefs in the Schedule |
| 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 |
And in particular but not exclusively |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | • accepting a transfer of the assets and undertaking of the unincorporated charity known as Charlesworth Independent Chapel of Monks Road, Charlesworth, Glossop, Derbyshire |
| • The provision for use in Christian public worship and prayer of the chapel and buildings at Monks Road, Charlesworth, Glossop,Derbyshire |
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| • The maintenance and promotion of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour by regular preaching, Bible studies and prayer |
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| • The provision of Christian funerals, baptisms and other services in accordance with the biblical Word ofGod |
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| The advancement of education, particularly but not exclusively at Charlesworth School, Long Lane and Town Lane, Charlesworth, Glossop, SK13 5ET by way of the provision of buildings for the school, of the appointment of a foundation governor on the board of governors and the regular leadingof assemblies at the school |
The prevention or relief of suffering, poverty and distress, particularly, but not exclusively, by way of financial support to Christian charities, local, national and international, whose objects include the support of persons facing persecution for their faith, race, ethnic origin and those suffering the effects of war, strife and natural disaster Such other purposes as are exclusively charitable in accordance with the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time decide
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| 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 On Sunday mornings we have preached through the following series: John’s letters, Esther and Galatians. At the monthly Sunday evening service we have had various sermons from John, Mark and Proverbs. In addition we have had a number of one- off sermons. Benedict Allmand-Smith (Trinity Baptist Church, Charlesworth); Walter Johnston (Chorlton Evangelical Church) and Stuart Lythgoe (Open Air Mission) have come to us this year as guest preachers. In September, Zeph and Wema came to our morning service with Ruth Chorley, and Zeph gave us an update about the work in Tanzania. We completed monthly afternoon studies looking at Revelation, and are currently studying a series on ‘The Controversy of Free Will’ Our Sunday children’s ministry (JIGSAW) has continued almost every week this year. We have continued to use The Biggest Story curriculum. |
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We have been encouraged by mid-week Bible studies (now Wednesday evening and repeated the following Thursday morning) and have studied the following Biblical books: Job, 2 Timothy, Amos and are currently studying Ephesians. During 2025, our monthly outreach in Norfolk Square on Wednesday and Saturday has continued In January we launched a monthly afternoon Gospel Service at Gamesley Community Centre. Lunchtime Bible Club has continued weekly in Charlesworth School. In March and May and November the pastor led an open worship assembly for the whole of Charlesworth school. For Easter we gifted all the children at Charlesworth School a copy of “The Friends and the Traveller” book retelling the story of the road to Emmaus, and at Christmas ‘The most special Christmas night’. The pastor attended the School Leavers’ assembly in July when we gave each child a New Testament. At Easter and Christmas we produced and delivered gospel leaflets in Charlesworth, Chisworth, Gamesely, etc. advertising our services. The charities to benefit from our tithing in 2025 were Barnabas Aid, Christian Institute, Farming Christian Link, Image, International Mission to Jewish People, Manchester City Mission, Open Air Mission, Tanzania (UK) Trust. Each charity would share the funds in equal measure. Over the last 12 months, we have also given additional financial donations to Barnabas (collected by JIGSAW), Tanzania (UK) Trust, and IMJP. We prayerfully supported personnel as they outreached with Farming Christian Link at a number of agricultural shows. We were able to send out a number of shoeboxes via Operation Christmas Child this year and we have continued to support our two Compassion children Briggit and Mateo through prayer, finance and correspondence. In 2025 we have had 0 funeral services, 1 graveside service, 0 burials, 1 burial of ashes, no scattering of ashes and 1 wedding.
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| 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 | |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The members have decided that reserves of £50000 are appropriate to cover emergencies and winding up costs |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Reserves will be built up over time and in 2025 were £30000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Congregants are a significant provider of our funds and also investment rental income |
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| 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 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s |
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Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| 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 |
Para 1.25 | Members appoint trustees at members’ meeting |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| 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 | Charlesworth Independent Chapel |
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| Other name the charity uses | Top Chapel |
| Registered charity number | 1164434 |
| Charity’s principal address | Top Chapel, Chapel Brow, Monks Road, Charlesworth, SK13 5HH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 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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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
PHILLIP PENNINGTON |
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| MICHAEL COPESTAKE |
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| ANDREW WOOD |
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| JOSIAH ISHERWOOD |
14 April 2025 onwards |
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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
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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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
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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) Michael Copestake Position (eg Chair Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 12 August 2026
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