North Carlisle Christian Ministry Charity 1169469 Trustees report for the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 A. Charity Information Constitutional Ob'ects North Carlisle Christian Ministry (NCCM) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose Constitution was agreed on 21 sl 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 accordance with beliefs appearing in the Schedule [to the charity's Constitution] 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 accordance 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 b and c above through the provision of grants as indicated in the Activities and Achievements section below. Trustees Neal Andrews Andrew Paul John Towner Bryony Catherine Rachel Woodbridge Stephen Andrew Blake Johanna Victoria Boddam-lmietham 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 recruitment and induction. Princi al Office: St Peter's Church Office, Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 OBB. [NCCM has the use of these premises as a postal address free of charge]. Contact details.. Post: C/0 St Peter's Church Office, Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 OBB. Email: office@northcarlislechristianministry.org.uk Website: vwm.northcarlislechristianministry.org.uk. NCCM (Charity 1169469) Page 1 Annual Report 2024-25 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 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 procedure 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 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 commitments. In providing finance 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 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 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. Vvhere we work As indicated in the Objects, the geographical focus of what we do is north Carlisle. We aim to devote around 90 % of funds here. The remaining 10 % 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 % of our funds so that they are available 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 fulfil 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. We have also been able to support a member of Bath University Christian Union leadership committee, with strong connections to the north Carlisle area, on a UCCF training weekend to teach and equip her for gospel ministry this coming year. This has been a great opportunity to put some of the '100/o category, of our funds to good use. 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 consider new requests and possibilities for use of finance; to review regularly the operation of the charity's policies,. and to ensure that supporters of the charity are kept informed. We are also in communication between meetings if issues that need attention arise. NCCM {Charity 1169469) Page 2 Annual Report 2024-25 Informin orters The Trustees provide a written report of activities once or twice per year which is sent to supporters and normally hold an annual Information and Thanksgiving evening or lunch 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'.IfvNM.northcarlislechristianministry.org.uklhow-to-support-usl) Policies The Trustees have in place 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, 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 Reserves Policy takes this into account while seeking not to hold onto funds unnecessarily which could otherwise be used charitably. Current operating commitments are fully covered by existing cash balances. Employment Although not yet used, NCCM has a policy in place for this. Investment The Trustees are of the view that long-term 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. 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 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 charity 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. wwN.northcarlislechristianminist .or D. Property and Finance Pro NCCM owns no propety but has free use of St Peter's Church Office as its Registered Address. NCCM (Charity 1169469) Page 3 Annual Report 2024-25 Administrative costs These have been kept to a minimum. The main outgoing being the maintenance of the website, which has gone up slightly this year and occasional printing of publicity materials. 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 1 % of NCCM'S income in the year has been expended on administration. Accounts The accounts for the twelve month period ended 31 st March 2025 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. Ststement 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 the year. In preparing the financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees are required to follow best practice and: (a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. (b) 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 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 successfully discharged these duties during the period from 1st April 2024 to 31 $1 March 2025. This report was adopted by the Trustees of North Carlisle Christian Ministry: Signed: Date: z£ Trustee Signed: cv_ k/J-- Date.. /.Izf Trustee NCCM (Charity 1169469) Page 4 Annual Report 2024-25 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES North Carll$le Christlan Mlnlstry No 1189469 Recei ts and ments accounts 311031202025 CC16a For the period from 0110412024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted fund$ to th• n•ar•st £ Endowment fund8 Total funds Last year to th• n￿rn•t to th• n•ar•8t £ to th• n•8r•8t £ to th• n••r•8t E A1 Recel ts DonatlOn5 eligible for grfl aid Other donations Gift aid r8cov8red Interest 18,076 12,564 2,530 462 18,076 12,564 2,530 462 10,120 16,461 2,335 222 ross income or AR) 33,632 33.632 29,138 sset an see table . nvostment sa es, Total rocolpts 33,632 A3Pa ments Office expense5 Bank charges Gr8nis for supporting ministry Gr8nl8 for supporting other %%rJrk 220 80 40,995 245 220 60 40,995 246 175 60 36,000 216 Sub total 41,520 41,520 36,4S1 A4 A88et and Investment Sub total 41,520 41,S20 36,451 Net of recelpts/(p8yments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 7,888 7,888 7.313 35, 27,329 35.21 27,329 42,530 35,217 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1211012025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to near•st £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ aiegories uiiia115 B1 Cash funds CAF Bank accou nt 16.614 Seottish Widows 10,715 Sh8wbrook Total cash funds 11gre• b4l•ms wth ro￿1￿$ •rO pSyn￿nIS ac¢tyJntlall 27,329 Unrestricted fund8 to n•ar•8t £ Restrlcted funds to n•ar••t £ Endowment funds to noar•8t £ Details Fund to whleh a8S•t b•lon Curr•nt valu• lonal Deta118 Co•t loptlonall Fynd to whl¢h 488•t bèlon Curr•nt valu• tlonal Dotails Colt loptlon*ll B4 Assets retained for the charlty's own use Fund to whleh rnlato Amount du• tlonal Whèn du• tlonal Details B5 Llabllities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of rov81 Signature Print Name L5 If /,. /z CCXX R2 accounts {SSI 1211012025 ## **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 2025 **Charity no** 1169469 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** 1-2 1(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 31/03/2025. - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of 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 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: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Date:** 29-09-2025 **Signed: Name:** MARTIN BORRADAILE ~~Ps~~ **Relevant professional** INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** FIFTEEN ROSEHILL MONTGOMERY WAY, ROSEHILL ESTATE CA1 2RW 1 **October 2018** **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 brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **October 2018** **IER**