Salt & Light in Government (Registered UK Charity 1170934)
| Financial | Statements for2024/25 Receipts & Payments Account | Statements for2024/25 Receipts & Payments Account | Statements for2024/25 Receipts & Payments Account | Statements for2024/25 Receipts & Payments Account |
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| 2023/24 | 2024/25 | incomings | ||
| 7,061.07 | 9,681.21 | Bank Balance b/f 1 Apr2024 | Tot | |
| 9,179.46 | 9,518.53 | Unrestricted Donations | Tot | |
| 2,787.00 | 2,212.23 | Restricted Donations | ||
| 1,792.91 | 1,978.49 | Unrestricted GiftAid | ||
| 486.95 | 462.45 | Restricted Gift Aid | ||
| - | 735.40 | Unrestricted Event Receipts | ||
| 21,307.39 | 24,588.31 | Signed | ||
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| 2023/24 | 2024/25 | Outgoings | _ Trustees | |
| 3,676.35 | 4,200.00 | Charitable Purposes | ||
| 967.49 5,801.64 |
3,762.47 6,141.49 |
Event Costs SupportServiceCosts |
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| 780.70 | 826.92 | Website& Marketing Costs | Aidan | |
| 400.00 | 138.00 | Speaker& Other Gifts | ||
| 9,681.21 | 9,519.43 | Bank Balance c/f31 Mar2024 | Dated | |
| 21,307.39 | 24,588.31 | |||
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 | Statement ofAssets@ 31 March 2025 | ||
| 9,681.21 | 9,519.43 | Cash at Bank | ||
| 9,072.97 | 9,615.23 | Unrestricted Funds | ||
| 608.24 | - | 95.80 | Restricted Funds - see Note on Page 2 | |
| 9,681.21 | 9,519.43 | ExpendableCash-GeneralFunds |
Tot Inc £ 14,907.10 Tot Exp £ 15,068.88 Signed by Aidan Mews : on behalf of the Charity's _ Trustees signed. S444[=] Aidan Mews Dated 24 January 2026
Trustees' Report 2024/25 Charity's Objects
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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 2024/25 financial year this threshold was considered to be £6,000.
Salt & Light in Government (Registered UK Charity 1170934)
Financial Statements for 2024/25 - Page 2 notes
Restricted Funds
1. Charity Fund from Carol & Easter Service Collections
A balance of £608.24 was carried forward into the Accounting Year starting on 1 April 2024 relating to services during 2023/24. Donations relating to the 2024 Whitehall Easter Service (£1979.77, including £346.94 Gift Aid) were split between the nominated charity Medair (1056731) (£1000) specifically to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, and service related costs (including gifts as considered appropriate). The proceeds from the 2024 Whitehall Carol Services (£1392.95 from donations including £164.91 in Gift Aid) were split between the nominated charity Charity for Civil Servants (1097267) (£700) to support current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times, and service related costs (including gifts as considered appropriate). Some donations relating to the 2025 Whitehall Easter Service were made during 2024/25 along with a bigger service related cost (a copyright event music licence) leaving a balance of -£95.80 carried forward into the next Accounting Year starting on 1 April 2025.
2. Restricted Funds carried forward on 31 March 2025
-95.80 Charity Fund
-95.80 Total Restricted Funds in Statements of Assets @ 31 March 2025
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Signed by Aidan Mews
on behalf of the Charity's
Trustees
Aidan Mews —
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Dated 24 January 2026
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