Salt & Light in Government (Registered UK Charity 1170934)
Financial Statements for 2023/24 Receipts & Payments Account
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Incomings | |||
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| 14,654.86 | 7,061.07 | Bank Balance b/f 1 Apr2023 | Tot Inc | £ 14,246.32 | |
| 10,511.83 | 9,179.46 | Unrestricted Donations | Tot Exp | £11,626.18 | |
| 2,552.49 | 2,787.00 | Restricted Donations | |||
| 1,962.15 | 1,792.91 | Unrestricted Gift Aid | |||
| 356.75 | 486.95 | Restricted Gift Aid | |||
| 2,490.84 | - | Unrestricted Event Receipts | |||
| 32,528.92 | 21,307.39 | Signed by Aidan | Mews | ||
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| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Outgoings | Jrusiees | ||
| 4,056.00 | 3,676.35 | Charitable Purposes | |||
| 11,480.42 7,871.50 1,085.28 |
967.49 5,801.64 780.70 |
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| 974.65 | 400.00 | Speaker& Other Gifts | |||
| 7,061.07 | 9,681.21 | Bank Balance c/f31 Mar2024 | Dated 24 January 2025 | ||
| 32,528.92 | 21,307.39 | ||||
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | Statement ofAssets @ 31 March 2024 | |||
| 7,061.07 | 9,681.21 | Cash at Bank | |||
| 6,839.13 | 9,072.97 | Unrestricted Funds | |||
| 221.94 | 608.24 | Restricted Funds - see Note on Page 2 | |||
| 7,061.07 | 9,681.21 | ExpendableCash-GeneralFunds |
Trustees’ Report 2023/24
Charity’s Objects
The Charity's objects are to advance the Christian religion, in particular amongst but not limited to those working in government and to advance such other charitable purposes as the Trustees shall from to time to time decide. These are recognised as charitable objects having public benefit.
Trustee Selection
Apart from the first Trustees, every Trustee must be appointed for a term of 3 years by a resolution passed at a properly convened Trustees’ meeting. In selecting individuals for appointment as Charity trustees, the Trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity.
Trust Activities
The Charity has through financial and staff resource provision supported, (1) Church Services, (2) meetings of those working in government involving prayer, worship & teaching, (3) the provision of Christian training, workshops and networking opportunities open to civil servants, and (4) the provision of encouragement, support and resources for those who wish to further their understanding and outworking of their Christian faith within the workplace.
Financial Review
The Trustees require that sufficient funds are retained to support activities over the next 3-6 months. For the 2023/24 financial year this threshold was considered to be £6,000.
Salt & Light in Government (Registered UK Charity 1170934)
Financial Statements for 2023/24 - Page 2 notes
Restricted Funds
1. Charity Fund from Carol & Easter Service Collections
A balance of £221.94 was carried forward into the Accounting Year starting on 1 April 2023 relating to services during 2022/23. Donations relating to the 2023 Whitehall Easter Service (£792.22, including £106.84 Gift Aid) were split between the nominated charity Christians Against Poverty (1097217) (£400) specifically to their Easter appeal to help churches support people facing debt and financial difficulty, and service related costs (including gifts as considered appropriate). The proceeds from the 2023 Whitehall Carol Services (£2036.11 from donations including £325.91 in Gift Aid) were split between the nominated charity Great Lakes Outreach (1097267) (£1100) specifically to give hope and joy during Christmas in Burundi, and service related costs (including gifts as considered appropriate). Some donations relating to the 2024 Whitehall Easter Service were made during 2023/24 and one service related cost paid leaving a balance of £608.24 carried forward into the next Accounting Year starting on 1 April 2024.
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2. Restricted Funds carried forward on 31 March 2024
608.24 Charity Fund 608.24 Total Restricted Funds in Statements of Assets @ 31 March 2024
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