Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] January 2021 (Period start date) To: 31[st] December 2021 (Period end date)
Charity name: Newbury Christadelphian Ecclesia
Charity registration number: 1168280
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance Bible-based Christian faith to the glory of God and the honour of Jesus Christ in accordance with the Christadelphian Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith (Section 3) for the benefit of members of the public and the worldwide Christadelphian community particularly in and around Newbury. |
| 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 |
Weekly services and meetings. Weekly Sunday School. Supported West Berks Food Bank Engaged in activities with West Berkshire Mencap and providing FOC location for meetings West Berkshire NHS Mental Health Services. Raised funds for a wide variety of appeals and charitable organisations. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes, all trustees have reviewed the guidance issued by the Charity Commission with respect to public benefit |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | No Policy |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | No Policy |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| 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 | Provide a creche for new born babies and up to 4 year olds. Public talks were restricted by Covid Limitations during the first 6 months of the year. 50no mid-week Bible Class study evenings. Raised fund for various local/national charities and good causes within the Christadelphian community nationally and internationally – Christadelphian Meal a Day, Christadelphian Care Homes, Christadelphian Samaritan Fund, Agape in Action, Disaster Emergency Committee. Christadelphian Outreach Group charity providing essentials for local homeless people via local organisations Provided a meeting space (free of charge to the local NHS mental health service to run courses of people coping with bereavement. Responded to specific and emergency appeals. |
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 charity has £16,215.72 total cash funds at the end of the year. Expenditure during the year was £32,434. Received funds during the year were £31,326. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Additionally, we will hold in reserve monies saved for expenditure on specific capital projects |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 15% of budgeted operating costs will be held in reserve as a general contingency. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
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 | Voluntary donations via weekly collections and standing orders |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | No policy |
| 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 (Adopted 9thSeptember 2015, Amended on 5thJanuary 2021) |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated 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 | All trustees are elected either to the roles of secretary, assistant secretary or as part of an administration & pastoral committees’ groups by members of the church. These roles are held by our constitution trustees. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Newbury Christadelphian Ecclesia |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Newbury Christadelphian Church |
| Registered charity number | 1168280 |
| Charity’s principal address | 243 Lower Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 3TP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Edwards |
Secretary | Church Members | ||
| Benjamin Cox | Treasurer | Church Members | ||
| Miriam White | Administration Committee Member |
Church Members | ||
| Simon Turner | Administration Committee Member |
Church Members | ||
– 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
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Treasurer | Ben Cox | 29 Groveland Road, Newbury, Berks RG14 1ST |
| 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Simon Turner | Chris Edwards |
|---|---|---|
| Simon William Turner | Christopher Paul Edwards | |
Administration Committee Member |
Secretary | |
| 29thOctober 2022 | ||
| 29thOctober 2022 |
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Charity Name No (if any)
Newbury Christadelphian Ecclesia 1168280
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/01/2021 31/12/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 14,685 10,968 - 25,653 24,710
Tax reclaimed from Gift Aid 3,590 2,025 - 5,615 5,432
Interest on deposit account 18 - - 18 28
Sales of mags, diaries and hymnbooks 40 - - 40 58
Sports equipment fundraising - - - - 1,284
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 18,333 ] 12,993 - 31,326 31,512
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 18,333 12,993 - 31,326 31,512
A3 Payments
Repairs and maintenance 5,340 - 5,340 1,029
Electricity and gas 506 - 506 948
Water and sewage 165 - 165 134
Insurance 1,014 - 1,014 962
Telephone and internet 271 - 271 418
Admin 1,353 - 1,353 1,170
Donations paid 4,000 11,933 - 15,933 13,850
General housekeeping 2,133 - 2,133 1,280
Outreach activities 5,720 - 5,720 1,501
Sub total [ 20,501 ] 11,933 - 32,434 21,292
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 20,501 11,933 - 32,434 21,292
Net of receipts/(payments) - 2,168 1,060 - - 1,108 10,220
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 13,235 3,123 - 16,358 6,138
Cash funds this year end 11,067 4,183 - 15,250 16,358
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
02/11/2022
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Newbury Building Society Deposit A/C Lloyds Bank Current A/C Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 7,189 - 3,878 4,183 - - 11,067 4,183 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Ben Cox Simon Turner |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 17/10/2022 22/10/2022 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
02/11/2022
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Newbury Chrlstadelphian Ecclesla Registered Charlty No:1168280 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charityllhe Trusf} for the year ended 31 December 2021. Responsiblllty and ba515 of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Iyhe Acfl. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusvs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Att. Independent examlnerfs ststement I have completed my examination. I confim) that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the examlnation that gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect.. Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or The accounts do not accord with the occountin8 records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Signed Stephen B. Robinson 20 October, 2022 Rue Jean Lescarts 2E Mons 7L) Belgium