Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[ST] April 2024 To 31[st] March 2025
Charity name: Life at Maidenhead Church | Maidenhead Christadelphian Church Charity registration number: 1168245
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Ourcharity objectivesare to advance our Bible-based Christian faith to the glory of God for the benefit of the communityaround 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: opportunitiesto giveglory to ourGod and HisSon, including with music, praise, prayerandmeditation, andsharing memorial bread andwine a diversecurriculum ofBible-based spiritualandpractical-life topics to help in ourpersonalgrowth andcommunity development includingpastoral carefor our churchfamily members as wellas engaging in r. |
| 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:
| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference |
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| 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
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| 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 & Lord Jesus Christ ▪ Learning & Teaching– practical teaching for youth groups (primary and secondary school age), Sunday School each week for 30+ 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 afield 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 community charities; 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 outing to a family farm with food, outdoor games and activities; informal social activities (e.g. cycling, restaurant meals, eveningdrinks 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 meal together
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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 |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| 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 abilityto raise funds when needs arise |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No funds were in deficit |
| 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 sufficient to meet ongoing activities for the church going forward. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Personal and collective donations for specific 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: |
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| 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 |
| association, 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 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 ballot; always continuity Policies and procedures of members in the trustee group. adopted for the induction Para 1.51 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 our church: The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works ~~=~~ Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other ~~ee~~ 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 Charity’s principal address 10 York Road Maidenhead SL6 1SF ~~a~~
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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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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| AnthonyWhitehorn | Secretary | ||
| Sue Ellington | Treasurer | Upto 27/11/2024 | |
| Clare Smith | Treasurer | From 27/11/2024 | |
| Steven Hardy | Welfare Coordinator | Upto 27/11/2024 | |
| Kate Egginton | SafeguardingLead | Upto 27/11/2024 | |
| Mike Crawley | Welfare Coordinator | From 15/11/2023 | |
| Helen Parsons | From 15/11/2023 From 15/11/2023 |
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| Ben Pearce | |||
| Nicholas Neate | From 15/11/2023 From 27/11/2024 |
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| Sam Egginton | |||
| Dan Fox | From 27/11/2024 | ||
| Martin Catchlove | From 27/11/2024 | ||
– 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 | |
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| 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| 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) ~~——~~ Date 8 September 2025 ~~———~~
CHARITY COMMISSIO FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts For the porlod To from 313112025 CC16a 41112024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds to the nearest Restrfcted funds Endowment funds to the nearest £ Totsl funds Last year to the nearest £ to th• nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Recel ts 26,139 7,150 26,139 7,160 24,246 3,3S4 Sub totsl(Gmss income forAR) 33,290 33,290 A2 Asset and investment sales, see table . Sub total Total recelpts 33,290 33,290 27,6 A3Pa ments Building expenses Youth Activities Domesbc expenses Preaching Matenals Other Activibes For Others 6625 5388 1,524 291 3002 10,510 6,626 5388 1524 291 3002 10,510 8,563 1658 1795 271 6,561 Sub total 27,340 27.340 20,488 A4 Asset and Investment purchases, (see table) Sub total Total payments 27,340 27,340 20.488
t of recelpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between fun A6 Cash funds last year e ash funds thls year end 5,949 5,949 7,112 16,170 22,119 16,170 9,058 22,119 16,170 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds EndoMnent funds to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 1111912025
Total cash funds 22,119 (•gr•• b8l•nc•g r•c•lpts and p•ym8ntg a¢xount(s)) Unrestrlcted funds to nearest £ Restrlcted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to near•st £ Fund to lch asset belongs Cost (optlonal) Current value (opuonal) Detalls Fund to whlch asset belongs Cost (optlona Current value (optlonal) Details B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to whlch Ilablllty relates Amount due (optlonal) When due (optlonal) Details Sgned by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval 20/10/25 CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 1111912025
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Independent Examiner's Report. Report to the trusteesl members of Maidenhead Chrisladelphian Church On accounts for the year ended 31s1 of March 2025 Charity no 1168245 Set out on pages 1&2 I report lo Ihe trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilities and As the charily trustees of the Trusl, you are responsible for the preparatioii basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Acv,). I report in respect of my examinatK)n of the Trust's CcountS carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinalion, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. I have compleled my examinalion. I confirm that no material mat£ers havf: come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe Ihal in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 0¥ the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which atteiition should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the aGcounls to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Jonathan Robert Sykes Relevant professional qualification<s) or body (if any): ACMA Address: Mandalay Norlhcote Rd Ash Vale. Surrey, GU12 SLU