Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From 01 04 2023 31 03 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Trinity Grace Church Other nam88 charity is known by Formerly known as Ramsbottom Independent Evangelical Church Registèred charity number (if any) 1170543 Charlty's prlncipal addrè88 5-9 Bridge Street Ramsbottom Bury Postcode BLO 9AB Nam88 of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustse name Offlce (If any) Name of person lor body) entltlod toa oint trustee ifan Church Member's Meeting Anthony Flanders Oliver Allmand- Smith Robert Stredder Chairperson Jeffrey Kinsley Maurice Blezard Church secretary Church treasurer Ibiwari Erekosima Timothy Larlham Peter Johnston Graham Westwell 10 Matthew Flanders Darrin Gilchrist Richard Sharples 2010912023 to present 2911112023 to present 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole oar The Fellowship Propety trust (Holding 0110412023 to 1910612023 Trustees) The Church Growth trust (Holding Trustees) 2010612023 to present
Names and addrespAB of advi8gr8 (Optional infomiation) of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff mombars (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Doscription of the charity's trusts Governed by constitution dated 20th May 2015 Type of governing document How the chartty is constituted Charitable Unincorporated Organisation Trust8e selection methods Trustees appointed by the GhurGh membership according to the constitution dated 20° May 2015 Addltlonal gov•rnanco188U•8 (Optlonal Informatlon) You rnay ch008e to include additional information, where relevant, about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees,. the charity's organisational structur8 and any wider network with which Ihe charity works., relationshlp wlth any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The church is known as Trinity Grace Church. "Trlnlty" because the chief purpose of this local church is to worship the triune God in Spirit and in Truth. "Grace" because this church exists to proclaim to all people the unmerited kindness of God to sinners through the Lord Jesus Christ. "Church" because we are committed to the edification and encouragement of our fellow brothers and sisters in love. Summary of the object8 of the charity set out in it8 governing document
In seeking to pursue the objectives of the church outlined above, the trustees have sought to undertake activrties for the public benefit with regard to the guidance issued by Ihe charity commission on public benefit. We have sought to encourage the worship of God through our 2 public Sunday services and public Wednesday Bible study each week. We have sought to advanc8 th8 Christian faith through various events and meetings, for young and old. We had a number of meetings specifically for children and young people. This included regular meetings in term time which involved games, and bible messages. We also held an event surrounding Ramsbottom's 1940's weekend, where the public was invited to join us. In addition to this we also invited the public to a family fun day, a BBQ, a Bonfire Paty and an evening meal with a message. We have also sought to support the work of churches in our region, providing: preachers regularly for a number of churches; giving pastoral support to a church in Leigh. and taking on pastoral leadership of a church in Charlesworth. In addition, we have run events for young people from churches in our nation. We have also sought to develop more concrete relationship with confessional Baptist churches in the UK. We have also sought to develop the training of men for pastoral ministry, in conjunction with the IRBS UK. One of our young men has been studying full time. and hopefully in th8 coming y8ars h8 will minister in the UK or overseas. This year has seen giving to the advancement of the Christian faith overseas, and the support of Christians in need. We have also enabled members to participate in supporting churches and folk in need throughout the world, such as the House of Ants orphanage in Mozambique, the TASTE charity in Nlgerla and churches in Kenya. In addition, one of our trustees has made trips overseas to minister in Nigeria, Hungary, Poland and Kenya. Summary of the rnain activities undertaken for the public benofit in relation to these objects (include wlthin this sectlon the 8tatutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issuad by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Additional dotails of objoctivos and activitios (Optional Infonnatlon) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance
Section D Achievements and performance Through the WO of the church, the Christian faith has been made known to a number of people. Children have benefrted from the social aspect of their meetings and have been helped to see the truth of God and the Christian faith. This has given them a solid grounding for their lives. A great deal of Christian literature has been given to people in our community, and many have had the opportunity of hearing more of the truth of the Bible. Through our website people across the world have had access to sermons. written articles, and videos. All this has been used to advance the Christian faith in our community and through the world. Summary of th8 main achievements of the charity during the year Section E Financial review
Ordinarily the church will not hold excessive reserves, as we believe that the monies need to be used constantly for the achieving of our objectives. We will seek to maintain a reserve level of £20,000 in order to provide cover for the wages of the 3 full-time employees. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Detai18 of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details {Optional information) The charity's principal source of funds is from church members, which is given by them as a freewill offering. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signatur8{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, otc) Date IITd
Trinity Grace Church Ramsbottom Financial Statement Year Ended 31" March 2024 Note Under Section 133 of the 2011 Charity Act, charities registered in England, are allowed to prepare 'Receipts and Payments Accounts, provided their annual gross income is less than £250,000. Accordingly these accounts fully comply with these accounting arran8ementS.
TRINITYGRACE CHURCH Receipts and Payments Account 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 2023124 Unrestrirted funds 2023124 Restrirted funds 2023124 Last Year Receipts Totsl funds Totsl funds Donatlons, legacles and slmilar income Regularlncome Collections 107,414 13,515 27,59) 107,414 13,515 27,59) 102,553 16,812 24,482 Gift Aid ElderSupport- Charlesworth & Chelford House Regularlncome Su&total 148,519 143,847 Occasional Income Gifts and Donations Preachers, expenses paid by other chufches Legacies Training Fund Miscellaneous income 2,591 2,591 2,19) 6,ICM) 2,620 5,673 5,673 Occasionol IncomeSu&total 8,264 11,391 lftrome Sub total Grants ecial A eals 550 S1 Gmnts Sub totol Total Receipts
2023124 Unrestricted funds 2023124 Restrirted funds 2023124 Last Year Payments Total funds T¢Xal funds Charitable Pa ments On- oln Evan ellcol Work Pastor's and Elders, Salaiies and Expenses Missionary 5uppoit TGC Preachers, Expenses servicin8 Other thurches Vi51ti n8 Speakers, Expenses Conlerencelcourses Expenses Youth & Young People's Expenses Evan8dism Evan8dical Items - books & communlon wine Evangelical lamily days and events Training Fund Trainee Expenses Su&totol On- 102,594 8.0(Kl 102,594 8.550 1,755 1,165 550 1.755 1.165 812 726 726 882 371 371 412 981 981 689 808 808 424 2,675 1,522 2,675 1,522 oln Evon ellcol Work 12L147 113,740 Occaslonol Evon ellcol Work Previous year's donation raunded - Newquay Sub-total Occ051onal Evan elical Work R ularRunnln Electricity, Gas and Water Building Cleani n8 and refv5e collection Maintenance & servicin8 5VStem5 Insurance nses 2.667 1,764 2,624 1.572 1,038 245 2,667 1.764 2,624 1,572 1.038 245 554 cences. incl OBS checks Computer Expenses Sub5crlptions Bank Charges sUt0t01 R ulorRunnln 474 360 360 303 145 303 341 enses 6,379 Occaslonal Runnln Sundry Expenses Repairs and Renewals Fuinitvre and equipment Joinery & Decoration kcountancy Fees L4al Fees nses 21X) 383 383 30 30 2.214 480 2,2 14 480 480 1,700 1,7 Sub-totol Occ051onol Runnin Ex nses 8,952 Evangelical Works & Running Expenses Sub total
TRINITY GRACE CHURCH Receipts and Payments Account 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 2023 24 2023124 2023 24 Last Year Payments (continued) Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Total funds Mo ments Annual Principal and Interest One-off Pa ments Mortgage Payments Sub total 22.775 22,775 Total Poyments Net of receipts/{payments) Total funds as at last year end - see below 10,779 Total Cash funds this year end Statement of assetS.MI HIlItI•$ •t th• •nd of tha y•ar _ 31st March 31st March 3tst March Last Year Llnrestrfcted Restrirted funds funds Totsl funds Total funds Cash lunds Bank current account 2,312 20,39a 24,34S 17 8ankde osit account Cash/Floats Total cash funds Agree balances wlth recelpts and payment5 accounts Non moneta assets for chayl Land and buildin Motor vehicles Flxtures and E 's own use 439,8(Xl 439,8(X) 439, ment il.ll ILIQ) ii,Ic Non-monetary Assets Sub total Llablllties Mort Loan b a Memberof Trini 23.427 Grace Church Llabillties Sub totsl Slgned by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Date of roval Si8nature Print Name LO11 11112
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Trinity Grace Church, Ramsbottom Registered Charity No. 1170543 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Trinity Grace Church, Ramsbottom for the year ended 31" March 2024. Responsibilities and basis 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 20111'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{5llbl of the Act. I confirm that according to Section 145 of the Charity Act 2011,1 am qualified to be an independent examiner, and the Trustees of Trinity Grace Church are confident that I have the ability and practical experience to undertake this task. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust a5 required by section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records; or the accounts do 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. Signed.. Name: Peter Lowe Address: 4 Sims Close Ramsbottom Bury BLO 9NT Date: rh 30 November 2024