Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1 Dec 2021 Period start date To: 30 Nov 2022 Period end date
Charity name: Connect Group CIO
Charity registration number: 1171750
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in such ways as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The CIO has power to. 5.1 work in co-operation with churches and other Christian charities; 5.2.borrow money and to charge the whole or any part of its property as security for the repayment of the money borrowed. The CIO must comply as appropriate with sections 124 and 125 of the Charities Act 2011 if it wishes to mortgage land; 5.3.buy, take on lease or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire any property and to maintain and equip it for use; 5.4.sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any part of the property belonging to the CIO. In exercising this power, the CIO must comply as appropriate with sections 117 and 119-123 of the Charities Act 2011; 5.5.employ and remunerate such staff as are necessary for carrying out the work of the CIO. The CIO may employ or remunerate a Charity Trustee only to the extent that it is permitted to do so by clause 7 (Benefits and payments to Charity Trustees and Connected Persons) and provided it complies with the conditions of that clause; 5.6.deposit or invest funds, employ a professional fund-manager and arrange for the investments or other property of the CIO to be held in the name of a nominee, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as the trustees of a trust are permitted to do by the Trustee Act 2000; and 5.7.do anything else within the law which is incidental and conducive to the Objects. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees have received the guidance and are aware of their responsibilities in this regard. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The church community and the building we reside in is a vibrant and much appreciated venue for social cohesion, harmony and social care. We are often socially prescribed to offering arts and crafts, gardening and food as part of our outreach to the wider community. These are in addition to the core services we provide for our Christian community. We have an extensive calendar of events during the year, many are free to ensure accessibility for all. The community and youth team based at our centre also won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services in 2022. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our services and our community activities are in line with our objectives |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Fundraising has reduced slightly during a year of the pandemic and cost of living crisis however we saw an increase in numbers of people participating in our fundraising activities. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | No significant investments however a small grant enabled us to repair windows for a more comfortable premises for hire. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Net surplus higher this period as less expenditure needed on the building following roof replacement last year |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves to the value of at least three months of core expenses covered |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £12K |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | - |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | - |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Donations provided by church goers, community use and income from venue hire |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Investment into the building structure has been a priority over the years in order to ensure a hireable, safe and attractive community premises |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Enforced lockdown |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | 10.2.1.Every Charity Trustee must be a natural person. 10.2.2.No individual may be appointed as a Charity Trustee of the CIO: 10.2.2.1.if he or she is under the age of 18 years; or 10.2.2.2.if he or she would automatically cease to hold office under the provisions of clause 13.1 of the Consitution 10.2.3.No one is entitled to act as a Charity Trustee whether on appointment or on any re-appointment until he or she has expressly acknowledged, in whatever way the Charity Trustees decide, his or her acceptance of the office of Charity Trustee |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Trustees information on responsibilities provided as part of annual induction and as the Charity Commission advises via updates and advisory notices |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Operates as a church and venue provision for the local community |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Part of an informal network of four churches in the Greater Manchester area. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Connect Group CIO |
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| Other name the charity uses | Connect Church |
| Registered charity number | 1171750 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1 Old Wellington Road, Eccles Salford M30 9NU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Ken Oldham | Chair | Since 2017 | ||
| William Green | Trustee | Since 2017 | ||
| Dorothy Huddart | Trustee | Since 2017 (Resigned April 2023) |
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| Yewande Williams | Trustee | Since 2017 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name |
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| Denise Green | Secretary | |
| Irena Pistun | Treasurer | |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Ken Oldham | ||
| William Green | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
William Green – Pastor
Denise Green – Spiritual advisor / counsellor
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) KEN OLDHAM
Position (eg Secretary, Ken Oldham / Chair Chair, etc)
Date 22/8/2023
Connect Group CIO / End of Year Financial Statements / Year ending 2022
Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Prior year total funds |
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| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other income Total income Expenditure on: Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure Gains / losses on investment assets Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Other recognised gains / losses Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General fund Designated Missions Outreach Revaluation reserves Restricted Build Fund Roof Fund |
22,763 5,840 — 28,604 22,052 16,161 3,764 — 19,925 18,021 13,818 — — 13,818 26,253 |
| 52,743 9,605 — 62,348 66,326 (12,864) 15,425 — 2,561 45,737 38,988 675 — 39,664 35,619 |
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| 26,124 16,101 — 42,225 81,356 — — — — 7,556 |
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| 26,618 (6,496) — 20,122 (7,473) — — — — 3,400 |
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| 26,618 (6,496) — 20,122 (4,073) |
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| (207,657) 390,805 — 183,147 187,221 |
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| (181,039) 384,309 — 203,270 183,147 (179,341) — — (179,341) (205,407) 33 — — 33 (192) (1,736) — — (1,736) (2,058) 5 — — 5 — — 380,283 — 380,283 389,438 — 4,025 — 4,025 1,367 |
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Balance sheet
| Total funds Prioryear funds |
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| Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets less liabilities Represented by Unrestricted General fund Designated Missions Outreach Revaluation reserves Restricted Roof Fund Build Fund Funds of the church |
272,720 273,400 |
| 272,720 273,400 29,689 32,450 |
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| 29,689 32,450 99,138 122,702 |
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| 99,138 122,702 |
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| (69,449) (90,252) |
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| 203,270 183,147 |
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| 203,270 183,147 (179,341) (205,407) 33 (192) (1,736) (2,058) 5 — 4,025 1,367 380,283 389,438 |
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| 203,270 183,147 |
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Statement of assets and liabilities
| General Designated Restricted Endowment Thisyear Lastyear |
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| Fixed assets - Tangible assets Property - Equipment - Totals Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand Current Account Connect Church - Connect Savings repay mortgage - Connect Reserve Emergency Account - Totals Liabilities - Agency accounts Agency collections - Totals Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Accounts Payable - Totals Grand total |
(145,200) — 415,200 — 270,000 270,000 2,720 — — — 2,720 3,400 |
| (142,480) — 415,200 — 272,720 273,400 (62,393) (13,347) 89,983 — 14,242 19,290 2,173 (354) 1,596 — 3,415 1,134 25 12,005 — — 12,030 12,025 |
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| (60,194) (1,697) 91,580 — 29,689 32,450 — — 228 — 228 459 |
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| — — 228 — 228 459 (23,332) — 122,242 — 98,910 122,242 |
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| (23,332) — 122,242 — 98,910 122,242 |
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| (179,341) (1,697) 384,309 — 203,270 183,147 |
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Analysis of income and expenditure
Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
| Donations and legacies 1001 - Gift Aid Giving 17,116 550 5,428 — 23,094 17,619 1002 - Anonymous Giving 4,922 — 412 — 5,335 4,433 1012 - Outreach — 175 — — 175 — Total 22,038 725 5,840 — 28,604 22,052 Income from charitable activities 1003 - Venue Hire 7,618 — — — 7,618 6,023 1004 - Events — — 483 — 483 — 1009 - OFFERINGS 8,270 273 3,281 — 11,824 11,998 Total 15,888 273 3,764 — 19,925 18,021 Other income 1005 - Interest 0 5 — — 6 1 1007 - Refunds 7,152 — — — 7,152 17,401 1008 - Gift Aid Rebate 6,660 — — — 6,660 3,662 1016 - Grants — — — — — 5,188 Total 13,813 5 — — 13,818 26,253 |
17,116 550 5,428 — 23,094 17,619 4,922 — 412 — 5,335 4,433 — 175 — — 175 — |
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| 15,888 273 3,764 — 19,925 18,021 0 5 — — 6 1 7,152 — — — 7,152 17,401 6,660 — — — 6,660 3,662 — — — — — 5,188 |
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| 13,813 5 — — 13,818 26,253 |
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| INCOME TOTAL | 51,739 1,003 9,605 — 62,348 66,326 |
| EXPENDITURE Expenditure on charitable activities 2001 - Utilities 4,355 — — — 4,355 1,722 2012 - Food & Consumables 629 — — — 629 559 2014 - Building & Repairs — — 9,623 — 9,623 29,121 2017 - Travel — — — — — 50 2020 - SOCIAL EXPENSE 35 — — — 35 — 2021 - SUNDAY SCHOOL 57 — — — 57 100 2022 - OUTREACH — — — — — 19 2023 - MISSIONS — 150 — — 150 — 2027 - WEBSITE COST — — — — — 19 2028 - LICENSES CCLI 87 — — — 87 132 2029 - DBS_POLICIES — — — — — 129 2033 - BANK CHARGES 10 — — — 10 — 2034 - GARDENS 144 — — — 144 961 2035 - MORTGAGE (18,726) — 5,802 — (12,924) 12,885 2036 - EMERGENCY NEEDS 50 300 — — 350 — 2038 - MISCELLANEOUS 43 — — — 43 36 Total (13,314) 450 15,425 — 2,561 45,737 Other expenditure 2002 - Professional Fees 141 — — — 141 812 2003 - Office/Centre Equipment 263 — — — 263 304 2004 - Stationery 283 — — — 283 37 2005 - Security 516 — — — 516 543 2006 - Insurance 1,395 — 675 — 2,071 720 2007 - Fire Services 1,830 — — — 1,830 891 2008 - Salaries 31,610 — — — 31,610 31,225 2009 - Computer & Software 1,585 — — — 1,585 89 2010 - Telephone & Internet 431 — — — 431 607 2011 - Post — — — — — 47 2040 - Refunds 930 — — — 930 340 Total 38,988 — 675 — 39,664 35,619 |
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| (13,314) 450 15,425 — 2,561 45,737 141 — — — 141 812 263 — — — 263 304 283 — — — 283 37 516 — — — 516 543 1,395 — 675 — 2,071 720 1,830 — — — 1,830 891 31,610 — — — 31,610 31,225 1,585 — — — 1,585 89 431 — — — 431 607 — — — — — 47 930 — — — 930 340 |
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| 38,988 — 675 — 39,664 35,619 |
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| EXPENDITURE TOTAL | 25,674 450 16,101 — 42,225 81,356 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 26,065 553 (6,496) — 20,122 (15,029) |
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