## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1[st] April 2023 To 31[st] March 2024** **Charity name:|** _Maidenhead Christadelphian Church_ ## **Charity registration number: 1168245** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference||| |---|---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|Our
**charity objectives**
are
to advance our
Bible-based Christian faith to the glory of
God for the benefit of the community
around Maidenhead and beyond|| |||around Maidenhead and beyond|| |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|Our objectives are delivered through 4 key
themes:
_opportunities to give glory to our God and His Son, including with music, praise,_
_prayer and meditation, and sharing memorial bread and wine_
_a diverse curriculum of Bible-based spiritual and practical-life topics to help in_
_our personal growth and community development_
_including pastoral care for our church family members as well as engaging in_
_positive practical service in the community and environment_
_a wonderful mix of social activities and creative events to connect, build_
_friendships and share hospitality and valuable experiences together_
**WORSHIP**
& devotion|| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|We have taken into account the guidance
on public benefit in all our activities
undertaken as a church.|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|We are not a grant-based organization.| |Policy on social investment
including program related
Investment|Para 1.38|As part of delivering on our charity
objectives above, we support the social,
spiritual, physical and pastoral well-being
and sense of community belonging.| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Our organization is run by volunteers, with
members bringing a wide array of skills,
expertise and resources to serve the charity
objectives.| |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|As a church with a growing congregation,
supporting 150+ local and remote
members (those living in other parts of the
country) and a larger diverse group of
hundreds of friends, family and visitors
participating on-line and in-person.
Some of the main activities this year have
included:

**Worship & Devotion**– breaking of
bread memorial (communion) services
every Sunday, Christmas and Easter
celebrations, modern and traditional
songs and praise with local musicians,
prayer groups both in-person, on-line
and via WhatsApp; morning Bible
reading several times a week on Zoom;
adult baptism services throughout the
year marking this special commitment
to God and Lord Jesus Christ

**Learning & Teaching**– practical
teaching for youth groups (primary and
secondary school age), Sunday School
each week for 24+ children,
Wednesday night on-line Bible Class
covering an array of topics with people
and members joining local and from
around the country, Bible-based
practical classes for Iranian refugees
travelling in from both Maidenhead and
further afeld on Sundays (e.g. West
Drayton, Slough, London)

**Care & acts of service**– pastoral care
for our local congregation, friends,
family and a large number of refugees
from Iran; Rainbow Toddler group for
20-50+ local parents/carers in
Maidenhead each Wednesday providing
craft, singing, friendship,
snacks/refreshments; joint fund-raising
with our youth group / Sunday School
and church for local charities (e.g.
Cowshed, Shine London Night Walk –
Cancer Research); promotion of weekly
collections for local, national and
international charities (e.g. care homes,
food banks, disaster relief orgs)

**Friendship & fellowship**– fortnightly
youth groups with all kinds of activities
(craft, sailing, games/quizzes, cooking)
and Bible time for all ages joining from
across Thames Valley; fun activities
every few months for junior primary-
age and hiking/camping weekends for
teenagers and young adults; church
outingto afamilyfarm with food,| outdoor games and activities; informal social activities (e.g. cycling, restaurant meals, evening drinks etc); weekly coffee morning for drinks and chat in Maidenhead church and local cafes; ‘Big Church Get Together’ held every 6 months, to help keep connected with our growing church in a larger local venue (Holyport village hall), enjoying worship, prayer and praise, message of encouragement, breaking of bread and indoor/outdoor activities and delicious meal shared together ## **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||| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|The funds movement and balances are
summarised in the receipts and payments
accounts below| |
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The church does not have a reserve policy;
we do endeavour to hold circa £5,000
contingency funds in the event of
unexpected welfare or facilities expense| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|See above| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|It is deemed unnecessary by the trustees
due to the consistent ability to raise funds
when needs arise| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|No funds were in defcit| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|The funds held at the end of the year were
considered sufcient to meet ongoing
activities for the church going forward.| ## **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|
Personal and collective donations for
specifc needs and for the operations of the
church.| |---|---|---| |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
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Association| |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|Voted by church members, as described in
the Church Handbook| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Structured handover from one group of trustees to the next, each year after the Policies and procedures ballot; always continuity of members in the Para 1.51 trustee group. adopted for the induction and training of trustees Structured handover for specific roles in a given year – i.e. Secretary, Treasurer and Welfare Coordinator An outline of the key focus areas and range of voluntary roles within and across ~~|[|]~~ The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 **Many opportunities to be involved in our church…** network with which the **& DevotionWORSHIP & TeachingLEARNING & FellowshipFRIENDSHIP & Acts of ServiceCARE** charity works _***Note:**_ (AC) made up of 9 elected members, including Secretary, Welfare Coordinator and Treasurer – an AC can be assigned responsibility or volunteer to oversee a pillar (vertical) or foundation (horizontal), or AC manage all elements collectively as a groupArranging Committee ~~•~~ • Sunday Service ----• Choir lead _- Choir members_ • Music Lead/s ~~_AC Nominee*_~~ Coordinator _Service hostsService presentersPrayersBible readers_ ~~•~~ • Bible Class Coordinator _- Chair- Study leaders_ • Bible Study Grp Leader _- Teachers_ • Sunday School Leader _- Teachers_ • Bible & Life Learning ~~_AC Nominee*_~~ Program for refugees ~~•~~ •• BSG Lead • Junior/Sen youth club • Pre-CYC team• Teas and coffees • Tea & talks • Coffee morning • Bike rides/Walk & talks • Local drinks ~~_AC Nominee*_~~ **Events team** + calendar ~~•~~ • _- Wellbeing support team- Birthday celebrations_ • Designated Safeguard • Eco-Life Team• Toddler Group & • GB Clean/Eco events _AC Nominee*_ **Welfare Coordinator*** Lead & Deputy DSLToddler storytime _- Musicians_ • Memorial table service• Baptism services• Welcome & Serve team• Prayer meetings• Meditation leaders• WhatsApp prayer group _- Presenters & translators_ • Morning Bible readings• Youth Day presenters• Youth W/E presenters• Retreat presenters• Bible time presenters• On-line content • Soiree / ladies drinks • Hospitality for guest • Youth Day• Youth Weekend• Retreat Weekend• On-line social activitiesspeakers & members • Asylum Seeker • Farsi-translator service • Food/clothing support • Thought-for-the-day • Charity fund-raisersresponse coordinationteam for refugees • **Treasurer*** • Technology & music assets • Hall management & cleaning • Health & Safety / C19 Risk Mgmt • Account signatories • IT team for on-line services • Building trustees • Fire Safety policy and procedures • C19 financial support policy • URL/email/domains admin • Insurance management • Environmental sustainability • Correspondence & announcements • Welcome pack coordinator • Charity Commission liaison • Church program development • Publicity approach & design • Handbook & constitution updates • Music/streaming licences • Visiting speakerscoordinator • Website and content creation/editing • AC meeting & EBM management • Registrar + Member list • GDPR lead ~~|=~~ our church: Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties ~~pf~~ Other ~~| es~~ **Reference and Administrative details** Charity name Maidenhead Christadelphian Church Other name the charity uses Life at Maidenhead Church – see www.lifeatmaidenheadchurch.org ~~—~~ Registered charity number 1168245 10 York Road Maidenhead SL6 1SF Charity’s principal address ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Anthony Whitehorn|Secretary||| ||Sue Ellington|Treasurer||| ||Steven Hardy|Welfare Coordinator|From 15/11/2023|| ||Kate Egginton|Safeguarding Lead||| ||Mike Crawley||From 15/11/2023|| ||Helen Parsons||From 15/11/2023|| ||Ben Pearce||From 15/11/2023|| ||Rebecca Walker|||| ||Nicholas Neate|||| ||Sarah Peddle||Up to 15/11/2023|| ||Guy Emmerson||Up to 15/11/2023|| ||Sally Whitehorn||Up to 15/11/2023|| ||Sarah Catchlove||Up to 15/11/2023|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| – 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**|| |---|---|---| |AnthonyWhitehorn||| |Peter Roffe||| |Jonathan Parsons||| ## **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 ## **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** ## **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)** Anthony Whitehorn ~~ee~~ **Position (eg Secretary,** Secretary **Chair, etc)** ~~ee~~ **Date** 10/12/2024 ~~|~~ CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthg period from 0'11041?023 3110.312024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to the nearest Endowment funds to the r*aresl £ Restricted funds Total funds Last year to the ￿arest £ to r*ar85t £ to n8are5t £ A1 Recel ts Donatlons Tax R8bate 24,246 3,354 24,246 3,354 21.472 Sub total(Gross income forAR) 27,600 27,60 21,472 A2 Asset and investment sales. see table Sub total Totalreceipts 27.600 27,fj00 21,472 A3Pa ments BuSldlng Expenses Youth Activitie5 t)DmèstS¢ Expenses Preaching Matefials Other Activities For Others 1.658 1.795 271 1.640 271 1.640 268 Sub total 20,488 20.488 23,50S A4 Asset and investment purchases. (see table) Sub total zzz Totalpayments 20,488 20,488 23.505 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last yearend Cash funds this year end 7,112 7.112 2.033 9.058 16,170 9,058 16.170 11,091 9,058 CCXX R1 accounts {SSI 1710912024 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Endowment funds Categories Details to n8ar8St £ to near65t £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds CAF Cash Account 16.170 Total cash funds 16.170 Unrestiicted funds to ￿areSt £ Restricted funds Endowment funds Details to llgarest £ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets FurKI to whl¢h asset belongs Cost loptlorBII Current valua (optional) Details "z•• Fund to whl¢h a888t belong8 Building Currerrt valuo loptionall Details C05t {optionall B4 Assets retained for tho charity's own use Cknurch Prerri585 Fund to whlch Ilablllty relates AJnount due When due loptlonall Details loptlonall B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two Iruslees on behalf of all the Iruslees Signature Print Name Date of approval CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1710912024 pendent examiner's report on tlie accounts Report to the trusteesl members of Maidenhead Christadelphian Church On accounts for the year ended 31 sl of Marcli 2024 Charity rio 1168245 Set out on pages 1&2 I report to the trustees on my exaiTiination of the accounts of the above charity I'lhe Trust.) for the year ended 3110312024. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparatioii basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirement% of the Charities Act 2011 ( the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of Ihe Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carrying oijt my examination, I have followed the applicable Directioris given by the, Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no malerial matters have come to my attention in connection with the examinatioii which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. accolinling records were not kept in accordarice with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's stal'ement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which atlei)tion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accoLints to be reached. Slgned: Dale: G-I.ItsLS Name: Jonathan Robert Sykes Relevant profèssional qualification(s) or body (if any): ACMA Address: andalay Northcote Rd Ash Vale, Surrey, GU12 SLU