North Carlisle Christian Ministry Charity 1169469 Trustees report for the period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 A. Charity Information Constitutional Ob'ects North Carlisle Christian Ministry (NCCM) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose Constitution was agreed on 21st 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 [to the charity's Constitution] and in such other wions as the Trustees may from ts'me to time detemine 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 accordance with the Christian faith by any suitable means e. the relief of hardship or mentsl distress particularly but not exclusively in the north Carlisle area. In the current reporting period NCCM'S principle work has been in fulfilling b and c above through the provision of grants as indicated in the Activities and Achievements section below. Trustees Neal Andrev Andrew Paul John Towner Bryony Catherine Rachel Woolbridge Stephen Andrew Blake Johanna Victoria Boddam-whetham Four are founding Trustees from 2016 and Stephen Blake was appointed in October 2020. There are no people or institutions with a right to appoint trustees. All Trustees stand down in rotation and are eligible for re-appointment subject to the requirements of the charity's Constitution. The charity has adopted a policy on trustee recruitrnent and induction. Princi al Office.. St Peter's Church Office, Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 OBB. INCCM has the use of these premises as a postal address free of charge]. Contact details: Post: Yo Sl Peterfs Church Office. Kingstovm Road, Carlisle, CA3 OBB. Email.. office@northcarlislechristianministry.org.uk Website: vhvw.northcarlislechristianministry.org.uk. NCCM Ichanty 1169469) Page I Annual Report 2024
B. Activities and Achievements In all its activities to fulfil its Objects, the Trustees are mindful of the need to provide public benefit and follow Charity Commission guidance as required by Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006. This is done by supporting organisations and indNiduals whose role is OUard- facing towards the Christian and wider communty. The principal type of activty has been to make funding available for employment and training by other bodies. Grant Makin The Trustees have a clear policy establishing the procedure and criieria for making grants. Applications are assessed by the whole trustee body together (except where one or more recuse themselves because of a possib5e conflict 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 commitrnents. In providing finan to support an individual, our usual arrangement is to channel this through a charity by which the person is employed or to which they are accountable as 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 organisation to which they are accountable. Recipients of grants from NCCM are periodically expected to make reports to the Trustees about their work and training so that the trustees can be satisfied that the grant is being put to appropriate use. Where we work As indicated in the Objects, the geographical focus of what we do is north Cadisle. We aim to devote around 900/0 of funds here. The remaining 10 % may be used to support people lfilling 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 100/0 of our funds so that they are availabbe to be used when we (as trustees) identify needs or these are brought to our notice. How we have used our mone This year NCCM has been able to continue to fu11 its pledge to assist with funding an Associate Minister post in the parish of St John's Houghton with St Peter's Kingmoor in Carlisle, by monthly contributions through the Houghton Parochial Church Council. We are planning to continue to fund this role into the future. Although we have not done so this year, we are mindful of potential opportunities to use the 100/0 of our funds. C. Structure, Governance and other Policies NCCM is governed by a board of trustees who meet four times a year to review progress on work which is currently being supported; to consKler new requests and possibilities for use of finance: to review regulady the operation of the charity's policies,. and to ensure that supporters of the charity are kept infomied. We have had a combination of fa to face and online meetings this year. NCCM IChaTty 1169469) Page 2 Annual Report 2024
Informin Su orters The Trustees provide a wrrtten report of activities On or twice per year which is sent to supporters and nomially hold an annual Infomation and Thanksgiving Evening each summer which anyone may attend. The website has the latest report (NCCM latest News) and short videos from individuals that we have supported. (https'.Ilwww.northcarlislechristianministry.org.uklhow-to-support-us4 Policies The Trustees have in pla the following policies, all of which we plan to review 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, operab'onal 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 Reserves Policy takes this into account while seeking not to hold onto funds unnecessarily which could otheNise be used charitably. Current operating commitments are fully covered by existing cash balances. Employment Although not yet used, NCCM has a policy in place ft)r this. Investment The Trustees are of the view that long-lenn risk-based investrnent 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 wrth Shawbrook Bank. 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 rt became operative in May 2018. Trustee recruitment and Induction The Trustees have adopted a policy to ensure that the 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 acquainted with the operation of the charty and of their responsibilities both legally and practically. The other policies we have are Grant Making policy, Conflict of Interest policy, Complaints handling policy & Anti-money laundering policy. All policies will be available on our website once they have been reviewed. www.northcarlislechristianminist .or .uk D. Property and Finance Pro NCCM owns no property but has free use of St Peterfs Church Office as its Registered Address. Administrative costs These have been kept to a minimum. The main outgoing being the rna1ntenan of the website, which has gone up slightly this year and occasional printing of publicity materials. NCCM (Chanty 1169469) Page 3 Annual Rep)rt 2024
Fundraisin NCCM employs no people in fund-raising; expends no money on fijnd-raising beyond providing printed material,. relies upon word of mouth and presentations in supporting churches to make its work knovm. Thus less than 1 Ok of NCCM'S income in the year has been expended on administration. Accounts The accounts for the twelve month period ended 31 St March 2024 are appended. They show a current balance which. together with bank standing orders from donors, is more than sufficient to maintain the viability of the charity, and the ongoing funding of the Associate Minister post as explained above. The charity holds no funds on behalf of any other body. E. SLqt•ment of Trustee Responsibllities 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 the year. In preparing the financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees a required to follow best practice and: (a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. (bl Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. (c) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed or explained in the financial statements. (d) 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 charrty 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 SusSfullY discharged these duties during the period from 1st April 2023 to 315t March 2024. This report was adopted by the Trustees of North CarSisle Christian Ministry: Signed: Date.. Trustee Signed: Date.. Trustee NCCM (Charity 11694691 PwJe 4 Annual Report 2024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ÉNGLAND ANO WALE5 North Carfble Chtstlon Mlnry No 1169469 Recei tsand ments accounts CC16a For th• pèrlod frc 0110412023 3110312024 To Section A Receipts and payments Untestrlcied fund$ R•strlet•d fund$ Endovmiènt funds Total funds Last year toth• n••rn•t £ A1 R9¢91 t• tbnaiions eligltde Icrf gift Wd OlhertJoDaiions Giftaid rwxver•d Intefe81 10,120 18,461 335 222 10.120 16.461 2.33$ 222 9.332 f,150 2.169 or AR) 29.138 18.76S nvo4 tsbl• . 29.1 01£4 expenses 8•nk charges Grants for supporting ministry Grnn15 far supportlllg Otherk 17S 175 170 72 26,000 1.SOO 216 216 Sub tot41 34401 J6h51 27,742 A4 A$$frt ond Inve$tm•nt Sub total 36.451 J6.481 27.742 Net of receipts/(payments) AS Transf•rs batwa•n funds A6 C4h funds layt year end Cash funds this year end 7.31 7.313 8.977 42.530 .530 4217 51,507 42.530 CCXX R1 aceounts ISSI 02110r2024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to noarèst E Restrieied fundÈ trj noarn5t£ Endowment funds to Dear88¢£ Categorles Bl Ch funds 10.323 Total ush fun(ts 217 Unrestrlcted fund8 Re¥tri¢t8d funds to rtirost£ Endowment funds to n•JrgJt£ Detwil t£ FuThJ totthlch Deial$ ¢t(l>OlI cu¢¥•1¥1 B3 Invo8tm•nt a80•ts FurJ tot*hlcb ¢urrnnt¥•l Det8119 ¢o•t{op B4 A880ts retalnod for th• charlty'8 ¢>wn u•• Fund to which Amount due Details 85 Llabilitle8 SvJne& by one or truslees on half of all the trustees Syn8ture Prinl Nam¥ D8te of roval S'rAufi AL4kt ilobll CCXX R2 a¢Unts ISS) 0211012024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts ••• Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of North Carlisle Christian Ministry On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charity no lif any) 1169469 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examinalion of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended 3110312024. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trusl, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("Ihe Acri. 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llb) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi 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= accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounls do not accord wilh the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which altention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Date: 1&11-2024 Signed: Name: MARTIN BORRADAILE Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES Address: FIFTEEN ROSEHILL MONTGOMERY WAY, ROSEHILL ESTATE CA1 2RW IER October 2018
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 brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018