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Annual Report for 2024
Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy
Incorporated 18 February 2014
Registered Charity 16/01/2017 Charity Number 1171134
Administrative
Current Registered and Working Address: SCC, The Pilgrim Centre, Regent Circus, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 1PX Web Site: www.swindoncommercialchaplaincy.com Email: scchaplaincy@gmail.com Tel: 07715 667019 Bank account: Reliance Bank Ltd., Faith House, 23-24 Lovat Lane, London. EC3R 8EB Accountant: Mr Lawrence Harrison, LHA Accountants, 7 Bath Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 4AS Chaplains’ Public Liability Insurance provided by Workplace Chaplaincy Mission UK. This report was compiled by Adrian German, Secretary.
Organisation, Management Committee, and Trustees
We are overseen by a Management Committee: Chair Mr Adrian John German Other Management committee members: Mrs Christine Durant, Mrs Sheila Wright (Operations Director), Revd Jacqui Knight, Mrs Christine German (Secretary), Rev’d Moira Slack
Trustees:
Mrs Christine Durant, Revd Jacqui Knight , Mrs Christine German, Mr Adrian John Germas, and Rev’d Moira Slack.
We are also assisted by the following: Mrs Rosalind Cowie (Social Media),
Our Vision Statement
Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy exists for the benefit of the community we serve. Our work is mostly done on a voluntary basis. We are an ecumenical partnership of chaplains, and our aim is to provide chaplaincy to those who work in Swindon, and the surrounding area.
Chaplains seek to:
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Minister to the needs of all people who work in Swindon.
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Identify, understand and share in personal and work related issues.
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Value human skills and talents and to see work as part of God’s purposes and concerns.
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Reflect spiritual and ethical values offering a ministry to all people, of any faith or none.
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Chaplains do not preach. We listen without judgement and support those with whom we come into contact.
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Our time is your time.
2024
Once again, we have been affected by health issues. Some chaplains are still not able to work due to personal health/age conditions. We are still struggling with ongoing difficulties particularly in the area of fund raising.
Mrs Sheila Wright Operations Director
I have continued to be frustrated by personal and health problems, but have been blessed by a retired, ordained chaplain joining my church who has agreed to support me. I have tried to keep my role going all be it intermittently. Chris and I continue with Asda. Due to SCC financial constraints Sheila has agreed to remain in her role, but only receive a nominal payment each month.
Chaplaincy
Revd Jacqui, and Chris and now Adrian offer prayer at our meetings Chris will take over some of the secretary role, but hopes to be supported in the legal requirements etc and more detailed work of the charity commission. We thank Adrian for helping us with the handover from Marion. Brian has had to step down as chairman of the management committee, due to ill health. We thank him for all the support he has given the chaplaincy over more than 10 years. Adrian has now taken up this role. Our thanks also go to Keith Tredget, who has fulfilled the role of treasurer, and Bookkeeper.
There have been small amounts made at fund raising events, we have had a donation from the URC Church. A thank you tea was held in Early July at Christ church to celebrate and give thanks for the continued support of our Friends of SCC group.
As visiting chaplains as we have noted before it’s hard to quantify the effect our visit has had. We have to trust that God goes before us. Again, as previous years we have heard difficult stories of the struggles financially for small businesses to continue, particularly in Swindon town centre. The bigger stores seem to be shedding a number of staff but expecting remaining staff to keep all the work done, this has led to an increase in mental health issues being shared and a general despondency amongst staff. We listen, sympathise, offer prayer.
Chaplains
Sheila : Operations Director =- Old Town small shops, Orbital Shopping Centre, Prospect Hospice in Wroughton.
Clive : Greenbridge Retail Park. Sally Prospect Hospice in Wroughton. Janet : Brunel Centre. Jacqui : Havelock Street and Market Street shops. Chris : Orbital Shopping Centre. Brenda : Gorse Hill shops and the Open Door project.
Goals for 2024/2025
1 Recruit new chaplains and expand the area within Swindon that we are able to cover with the chaplaincy.
2 Continue to apply for grants and donations to keep the charity in a secure financial position. 3 Continue with other fundraising activities.
4 Continue to support other areas in raising chaplaincies.
Signed on behalf of Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy:
Mrs Sheila Wright Mrs Chris German Operations Director Secretary
Date: Date:
Registered number: CE009639
SWINDON COMMERCIAL CHAPLAINCY DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
LHA Accountancy Services Ltd
Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy Contents
| Page | |
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| Company Information | 1 |
| Director's Report | 2 |
| Accountant's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Income and Retained Earnings | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Trading Profit and Loss Account | 7 |
Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy Company Information For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
| Director | Mrs Sheila Wright |
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| Company Number | CE009639 |
| Registered Office | The Pilgrim Centre |
| Central Church Regent Circus | |
| Swindon | |
| Wiltshire | |
| SN1 1PX | |
| Accountants | LHA Accountancy Services Ltd |
| 7 Bath Road | |
| Swindon | |
| SN1 4AS |
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Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy Company No. CE009639 Director's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
The director presents her report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Directors
The director who held office during the year were as follows:
Mrs Sheila Wright
Statement of Director's Responsibilities
The director is responsible for preparing the Director's Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the director is required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. She is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The director is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the board
Mrs Sheila Wright
Director
17/10/2024
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Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
In accordance with the engagement letter dated , and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the director in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the director the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the director that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's director for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 31 March 2024 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
Signed
LHA Accountancy services ltd
17/10/2024
LHA Accountancy Services Ltd 7 Bath Road Swindon SN1 4AS
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Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy Statement of Income and Retained Earnings For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
| Notes TURNOVER GROSS PROFIT Administrative expenses OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) AND PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR RETAINED EARNINGS As at 1 April 2023 As at 31 March 2024 |
2024 £ 3,815 3,815 (1,960) 1,855 73 1,928 |
2023 £ 3,588 |
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| 3,588 (7,250) |
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| (3,662) 3,735 73 |
The notes on page 6 form part of these financial statements.
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Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2024
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 4 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES Other reserves Profit and Loss Account SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
2024 £ £ 4,016 4,016 (414) 3,602 3,602 3,602 1,674 1,928 3,602 |
2024 £ £ 4,016 4,016 (414) 3,602 3,602 3,602 1,674 1,928 3,602 |
2023 £ £ 2,334 2,334 (587) 1,747 1,747 1,747 1,674 73 1,747 |
2023 £ £ 2,334 2,334 (587) 1,747 1,747 1,747 1,674 73 1,747 |
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| 4,016 (414) |
2,334 (587) |
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| 3,602 | 1,747 | |||
| 3,602 | 1,747 | |||
| 1,674 1,928 |
1,674 73 |
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| 3,602 | 1,747 |
For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges her responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
On behalf of the board
Mrs Sheila Wright
Director
17/10/2024
The notes on page 6 form part of these financial statements.
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Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
1. General Information
Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number CE009639. The registered office is The Pilgrim Centre, Central Church Regent Circus, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1PX.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: 1 (2023: 1)
4. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Other creditors | 414 | 587 |
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Swindon Commercial Chaplaincy Trading Profit and Loss Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
| TURNOVER Sales GROSS PROFIT Administrative Expenses Computer software, consumables and maintenance Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Telecommunications Accountancy fees Management fees Bank charges OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) AND PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
2024 £ £ 3,815 3,815 - 60 - - 414 1,400 86 (1,960) 1,855 |
2024 £ £ 3,815 3,815 - 60 - - 414 1,400 86 (1,960) 1,855 |
2023 £ £ 3,588 3,588 65 68 24 173 444 6,400 76 (7,250) (3,662) |
2023 £ £ 3,588 3,588 65 68 24 173 444 6,400 76 (7,250) (3,662) |
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| 1,855 | (3,662) |
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