ACTON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
CHARITY COMMISSION REG 1164996
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 1 JANUARY 2023 – 31 DECEMBER 2023
The members of the Committee during the year ended 31 December 2023 were:
Nicola Kebell
Amanda Bailey
Rosie Halliday
Angela Grant
Vanessa Hyman
Church Address: The Cottage, Woodhurst Road, Action, London W3 6SL, actonspiritualcentre@goooglemail.com
Bankers: Barclays Bank, Leicester, LE87 2BB
The Trustees present their annual report, along with financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Acton Spiritualist Church was registered as a charity on 10 January 1934, Charity Registration 55011, and became affiliated to the Spiritualists National Union in 1946.
The church, by affiliation to the Spiritualist National Union, is governed as laid out in the SNU Rules for Churches prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Byelaws of the Spiritualist National Union.
Charitable Objectves
The charitable objectives are to advance the religion and the religious philosophy of Spiritualism on the basis on the Seven Principles of the Spiritualist National Union.
Acton spiritualist church provides a comprehensive and wide programme of activities and events to a cross section of the public though Spiritualist teaching of divine services, spiritual awareness meetings, spiritual healing, discussion groups, and workshops.
The church has regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Use the Secretary/president reports from your AGM – you just need to state what you have done during the year
President Report
I would like to thank everyone for attending today. Thank you to the committee members who have worked very hard in keeping this Centre open and running every week.
Thank you to the members who continue to renew their memberships yearly and to the volunteers who help out in the Centre, your assistance has not gone unnoticed.
If you enjoy gardening, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for volunteers to assist us with the garden (weeding), if interested please speak to either myself or one of the committee members.
We had a good year in 2023, with workshops and Open Platform with a good turnout and attendance. Ending the year with our Christmas Service and mince pies with the community.
Financial Review
Treasurers Report – 2023
Accounts adopted by Amanda Bailey
Accounts up to Date: 31st December 2023
| BALANCE SHEET - CURRENT ASSETS | 2023 |
|---|---|
| CommunityAccount | £82,604.47 |
| Investment Account | £223,647.66 |
| Deposit(Flat 1)Account | £2,132.30 |
| SNU Trust Investment Account | £11,233.35 |
| SNU Trust Deposit Account | £252.59 |
| Cash In Hand | -£6753.93 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS: | £ 313,116.44 |
We have a current asset of £313,116.44, broken down through various accounts and cash in hand.
Fire & Safety completed in March and Insurance renewed in October, both is up to date. We purchased more Hymn books for the centre in November £131.85.
The Tree Surgent came in June to maintain the trees on the grounds and dispose of the waste totalling to £1,128.00. A further £4,080.00 has been spent on maintaining the Garden and waste disposal in July and October.
A Structural Engineer was contacted to arrange an appointment to came in and inspected the damage in the ceiling, he recommended to hold off on any works until he has completed his report, once the damage has been rectified, we will be able to open the kitchen for refreshments after Services.
We will get quotes, to redecorate the whole kitchen, walls, floor, ceiling and cupboards.
We are in the process of drafting a new contract for Mr Bunce and the Garage.
As the weather gets dryer, we have one quote already and will get other quotes for the pointing on the outside walls, and for the windows.
The flood lights by pathway total to £66.00, we had the fan and lighting (electrical) replaced in the centre totalling to £2,290.46 and spent £2820.00 for the security cameras, which are now installed around the centre, this will ensure the safety of the tenants, property, grounds and garden, and this will allow us to manage any alerts or issues on site.
We need to get quotes for drain cleaners for the grills in the car park, these also need refitting as they have become loose and can/may be a safety issue.
If anyone has any questions, I will endeavour to answer them.
Declarations
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s Trustees.
Full Name Nicola Jayne Kebell Full Name Position Members Secretary Position Date 02/01/2025 Date