North Carlisle Christian Ministry Charity 1169469 Trustees report for the period from 1st April 2021 to 31$1 March 2022 A. Charity Information Constitutional Ob'ecls North Carlisle Christian Ministry (NCCM) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose Constitution was agreed on 2151 April 2016 and first registered as a charity on 4th October 2016 and whose sole membership is the Trustees. Its Objects are: Advancing the Christian faith among people in the north Carlisle area for the benefit of all in accordan￿ with beliets appearing in the Schedule Ito the charity's Constilutionl and in such other regions as the Trustees may from time to time determine including a. the recruitment education training and deploying of gospel ministers whether paid or unpaid b. the support of those engaged in evangelistic teaching and other pastoral ministry c. the support of Christians who are engaged full-time in the missionary work of proclaiming the gospel and in bringing others to believe in Jesus Christ and to live according to his teaching in Great Britain or elsewhere d. the support of religious education in accordan￿ with the Christian faith by any suitable means e. the relief of hardship or mental distress particularly but not exclusively in the north Carlisle area. In the current reporting period NCCM'S principle work has been in fulfilling a, b, c and d above through the provision of grants as indicated in the Aotivities and Achievements section below. Trustees Neal Andrews Andrew Paul John Towner Bryony Catherine Rachel Woodbridge Stephen Andrew Blake Johanna Victoria Boddam-whetham Four are founding Trustees and Stephen Blake was appointed in October 2020. Sadly Robert John Gardner passed away at the end ofApril 2022 so is no longer one of our trustees. There are no people or institutions with a right to appoint trustees. All Trustees stand down in rotation and are eligible for re-appointment subjecl to the requirements of the charity's Constitulion. The charity has adopted a policy on trustee recruitment and induction. Princi al offi￿.. St Peter's Church Offi￿, Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 OBB. INCCM has the use of these premises as a postal address free of chargel. Contact details.. Post.. Vo St Peter's Church Office, Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 OBB. Email.. office@northcaflislechristianministry.org.uk Website.. wvM.northcarlislechflStianministry.org.uk. NCCM (Charity 11694691 Page 1 Annual Report 2021 B. Activities and Achlevemants In all its activities to fulfil its Objects, the Trustees are mindful of the need to provide public benefil and follow Charity Commission guidance as required by Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006. This is done by supporting organisations and individuals whose role is outward- facing towards the Christian and wider community. The principal type of activity has been to make funding available for employment and training by other bodies. Grant Makin The Trustees have a clear policy establishing the prO￿dUre and criteria for making grants. Applications are assessed by the whole trustee body together {except where one or more recuse themselves because of a possible conflicl of interest) and decisions reached on the basis of the criteria being met and the expenditure being appropriate in the light of overall resources and other commitments. In providing finance to support an individual, our policy is to channel this through a charity by which the person is employed or to which they are accountable as a volunteer. If this recipient is engaged in work with children or vulnerable adults, the Trustees satisfy themselves that appropriate safeguarding polices are in place and implemented by the organisalion to which they are accountable. Recipients of grants from NCCM make reports to the Trustees about their work and training so that the trustees can be satisfied that the grant is being PLrt lo appropriate use. Where we work As indicated in the Objects, the geographical focus of what we do is north Carlisle. We aim to devote around 900A of funds here. The remaining 100k may be used to support people fulfilling the same Objects elsewhere in the UK, or in secondary ways of enabling Christian ministry in north Cumbria. Currently, within our Objects, we are focusing on ministry support in north Carlisle. We continue to set aside the 10 /0 of our funds so that they are available to be used when we las trustees) identify needs or these are brought to our noti￿. How we have used our mone In this year NCCM.. Has been able to fulfil it's pledge lo assist with funding an Associate Minister post in the parish of St John's Houghton with St Peter's Kingmoor in Carlisle, through the Houghton Parochial Church Council. We are contributing monthly and based on our current income and projection we have committed to do so for three years. Due lo this, we were content to build up reserves this past year. While this may be a larger commitment than we have made previously. NCCM will not limit its activity to this alone. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic however, we have not had the opportunity to support other ministries or individuals this year but are still actively seeking ways to use the IOOA of our funds referred to above. C. Structure, Governance and other Policies NCCM is governed by a board of trustees who meet six times a year to review progress on work which is currently being supported,. to consider new requests and possibilities for use of finance,. to review regularly the operation of the charity's policies- and lo ensure that supporters of the charity are kept informed. Due to the continued uncertainties relating to NCCM Icharity 11694691 Page 2 Annual Report 2021 the Covid 19 pandemic, all meetings this year have been online again but the plan is to return to face to face meetings as soon as possible. Informin orters The Trustees provide a written report of activlties tsVi￿ per year and normally hold an annual Information and Thanksgiving Evening each summer which anyone may attend. Because of restrictions this was not possible in 2021. The website also carries the latest report (NCCM latest News) and short videos from individuals that we have supported. {https.'IIMvw.northcarlislechristianministry.org.uklhow- to-support-us4 Policies The Trustees have in pla￿ the following policies. all of which are reviewed regularly.. Risk Management The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility to identify and minimise risks and keep such policies under review. We believe that there have been no significant risks either financial, operational or reputational in the year, nor are any anticipated. Reserves The Trustees are mindful of the future need to be ready to consider higher levels of expenditure than currently, as indicated above. The ReseNes Policy takes this into account while seeking not to hold onto funds unnecessarily which could otherwise be used charitably. Current operating commitments are fully wvered by existing ￿$h balan￿s. Employment Although not yet used. NCCM has a policy in place for this. Investment The Trustees are of the view that long-tem risk-based investment of funds is inappropriate for the objects of NCCM. Operating funds are held in a Charities Aid Foundation current account and funds surplus to immediate requirements are invested through CAF Bank in savings accounts with Shawbrook Bank land Scottish Widows until July 2020). The amount saved in this way is regularly reviewed. Data Protection The Trustees have taken the steps necessary to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation since it became operative in May 2018. Trustee recruitment and Induction The Trustees have adopted a policy to ensure that Ihe composition of the trustee board is reviewed annually and that trustees are recruited with the necessary range of skills and attributes needed to lead and oversee the work of the charity. Also that those selected to become trustees are fully acquainled with the operation of the charity and of their responsibilities both legally and practically. D. Property and Finance Pro NCCM owns no property but has free use of St Peter's Church Office as its Registered Address. Administrative costs These have been kept to a minimum and include a limited amount of secretarial assistan￿, printing of publicity materials and the Maintenan￿ ofthe website. NCCM (Charity 11694691 Page 3 Annual Report 2021 Fundraisin NCCM employs no people in fund-raising,. expends no money on fund-raising beyond providing printed material,. relies upon word of mouth and presentations in supporting churches to make its work known. Thus less than 10/0 of NCCM'S income in the year has been expended on administration. Accounts The accounts for the ￿e1ve month period ended 3151 March 2022 are appended. They show a current balan￿ which, together with bank slanding orders from donors, is more than sufficient to maintain the viability of the charity, and for us to fulfil our 3 year commitment to assist with funding the Associate Minister posl as explained above. The charity holds no funds on behalf of any other body. E. Statement of Trustee Responsibilities The Trustees are required by current Charities legislation to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of Ihe year. In preparing the financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees are required to follow best practice and: la) Ib) (c) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed or explained in the financial statements. Prepare the financial statement on an ongoing basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud, money laundering and other irregularities. It is our belief that we have faithfully and suc￿ssfUllY discharged these duties during the period from 151 April 2021 to 3181 March 2022. (d) This report was adopted by the Trustees of North Carli51e Christian Ministry.. Signed= Date". Trustee Signed.. Date.. Trustee NCCM (Charity 11694691 Page 4 Annual Report 2021 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES PlothC•vlthh Chvknthn IAlnl•iry No 116U6 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe perlod 011D4f2U21 3110312022 Section A Receipts and payments Unr*Jtrlcted Totsl lunth fvnds Al Rec 17LI Sub tol•lfGro&f inCL¥ne for 27,313 A2 A￿et arwj Ibm81￿1 •al• 188etsble Sub to 27.313 27J13 A3Pa 4074 A4As•ot and I￿￿tM•￿t Subth 074 A6 Cath lut Y￿r•￿ 46.403 Jo 37.643 51,807 CCXX R1 IS81 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities al the end of the period Categorie5 Dctails nth bJnd¥ B1 Cash fund• 12.1 51A07 owsi fund Dotails B3 In¥•strnont as••ts Detsils ¢harftys own u B5 Llabllltl•$ gnad by￿0 or1￿ S*nO￿re Pllrt Nam8 Date ke 6.6.10 Jgo ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** North Carlisle Christian Ministry **On accounts for the year** 31 March 2022 **Charity no** 1169469 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2022. **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Date:** 03/08/2022 **Signed: Name:** MARTIN BORRADAILE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** FIFTEEN ROSEHILL MONTGOMERY WAY, ROSEHILL ESTATE CARLISLE, CA1 2RW **October 2018** 1 **IER** ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **October 2018** 2 **IER**