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← Churches Together In All Lincolnshire

2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Jan 2024 Period start date To Period end date

Dec 2024

Charity name: Churches Together in All Lincolnshire

Charity registration number: 1173828

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The objects of the CIO are the advancement of
the Christian religion, the relief of poverty and
any other purposes which are charitable
according to the law of England and Wales.
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		 In particular, Churches Together in Lincolnshire
seeks to further these objects by :
a.
encouraging and enabling Churches in
the county to grow together in trust and
mutual acceptance through shared worship,
prayer, learning, service and evangelism with
each church sharing with others the treasures
of its tradition;
b.
encouraging and stimulating
throughout the county a deeper commitment
to Christian unity;
c.
promoting and co-ordinating
ecumenical strategies at all levels
d.
acting as a sponsoring body for Local
Ecumenical Partnerships, ensuring the
provision of appropriate ongoing advice and
support, equitable financial assessment and
proper periodic review;
e.
encouraging full and early ecumenical
consultation so that the churches may use
resources (including buildings and the
deployment of personnel) with sensitivity and
in the interests of good stewardship;
f.
providing a meeting point for Christian
leaders and representatives within the county;
g.
keeping the churches informed about
ecumenical initiatives both inside and outside
the county, liaising with the national
ecumenical bodies;
and in all these ways, providing a focused
Christian reference point for local government
and other secular bodies with whom Churches
Together in Lincolnshire will seek to work in
the interests of the well-being of the people of
Lincolnshire
Examples of this are by encouraging and
enabling church bodies in Lincolnshire to act
together; for example : providing training
course, conferences on relevant subjects, times
of prayer and discussion, etc. We also act as a
voice for the churches to the wider community,
in particular public bodies - working with
Lincolnshire County Council to promote road
safety. We organise the annual Road Victims
Memorial Service, Working with LCC, District
Councils & other organisations such as
Lincolnshire Resilience Forum to resource
Critical Emergencies via the CTAL Emergency
Faith Responders, and also helping with
situations such as Refugee, Migrants and other
situations churches can be of key support with.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees are conscious of their
responsibility at all times to act in accordance
with the advice issued by The Charity
Commission relating to public benefit
considerations.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 We are not a Grant Making organisation.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 We wish to record our thanks to all those who
Volunteer their time, be it the Emergency Faith
Responders, Trustee’s or the many others in
Churches that work with us and who have
assisted Churches Together in All Lincolnshire
to fulfil its work during the period covered by
this report.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

Summary of the main Para 1.20 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.

community centred in a positive biblical way too. With our Pioneering and Fresh Expression focus and the new Lincolnshire Mission Enabler Strategy Sessions, there is work with rural and coastal communities as we face more churches closing, or areas with more dispersed ministers and the burden this may place on them - ecumenical working and partnership and a focus on resourcing hybrid or lay ministry may yet be a place we can be well placed to help guide, broker, enable and assist through a few different mediums and being placed to help where there may be a need. Also setting up the Lincolnshire Ecumenical Myriad Hub for churches offering lay church planters and pioneer teams the opportunity to journey together on a learning pathway, designed to equip them over two and a half years with the tools needed to plant and establish new church communities in their context. Importantly for us though, is the awareness that we are here to help all church communities and with that in mind we appreciate and welcome guidance and suggestions as to what it is Denominations and Churches would most appreciate us to focus on to really help and support your own works… and we would like to remind churches and denominations in Lincolnshire that we are here at any time to help in any way we can, so please do not hesitate to make that contact with us or share our details on. We hope that you will feel that this summary reflects a useful contribution and that CTAL represents good value for the county. We know that all our member-denominations have many things to do with their limited resources and we are appreciative of your kind contributions, and hope that our work helps support and bolster your own works.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41

Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 CTAL’s finances continue to be in good order.
All commitments were met during the year.
Accounts spent were, to a high degree, close to
the amounts anticipated in our Budget.
Funds are held in Current Account and a
Deposit Savingaccount.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The Trustees have established a policy on our
Reserves, intending that we should keep
money in hand to the equivalent of nine- but
not more than twelve - months’ normal
expenditure. This is a necessary provision for
us to be able to continue our work in the event
of income being less than expected, if
anticipated income is delayed, or costs rise due
to factors outside of our control.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Our Reserves are presently slightly in excess of
the nine months policy level, but this has
reduced from the amount held previously, and
is less than 12 months maximum set.
Because of our reserves and noting the
ongoing serious financial impact to our
member denominations, the Trustees had
reduced subscriptions by 25% in 2021 and held
this until 2024.
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

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 We are very grateful indeed to our member-
denominations for meeting subscriptions for
2024.
Subscriptions from our member-
denominations accounted for 100% of income
for our General Fund, which pays for the
activities described above.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
The Trustees have developed a register of the
major risks to which CTAL might be exposed.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 They consider the nature of the risk, together
with its likelihood and potential impact, and
develop means of mitigation as required. This
policy is reviewed periodically.
Cost of Living
financial constraints has
exacerbated and brought to the fore a number
of problems for our Denominations, churches
and the community at large which may have an
effect on subscriptions commitments amongst
other
work
undertaken
in
partnership.
Identifying these and finding ways that we as
Churches Together in All Lincolnshire can assist
and help to minister ecumenically into them will
continue to be a priority task for 2025.
We are optimistic that CTAL’s future lies in
more effective service of our member
denominations.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed,royalcharter)
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 CTAL is managed by a Board of Trustees,
one appointed by each of our 8 member-
denominations. They are charged with the
responsibility of ensuring that CTAL
conducts its activities within the law, and in
accord with good governance practice, and
pursues the objectives as set out in the
Constitution, and using its resources
efficiently.
Trustees are replaced from time to time,
following the procedure of the Constitution
and followingsafer recruitmentprocesses.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 New Trustees on appointment are given a
copy of the Constitution and latest annual
accounts and gradually introduced to our
significant activities. Copies of_The Good_
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 New Trustees on appointment are given a
copy of the Constitution and latest annual
accounts and gradually introduced to our
significant activities. Copies of_The Good_
_Trustee Guide_are also available as
required.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 We aim to hold at least two in person
meetings per year for CTAL Presidents with
a further 2 online, who are the
denominational leaders in Lincolnshire.
They meet to discuss the broader context
of ecumenism in the county. Trustees
seek the view of the Presidents throughout
the year as necessary.
The Trustees are responsible for setting
policies and priorities for CTAL and
delegate day-to-day management to the
Mission Enabler as Administrator. The
Trustees receive full reports from the
Mission Enabler as Administrator at their
quarterly meetings, and as needed at other
times.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 CTAL is a member of Churches Together in
England, and we benefit from the periodic
publications and advice of this national
body reflecting developing national
experience and best-practice.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Churches Together in All Lincolnshire
Other name the charity uses CTAL
Registered charity number 1173828
Charity’s principal address C/O St Benedicts Church
St Benedicts Square
Lincoln
LN5 7AR

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mrs Michelle A
Arthurton		 East Midland Baptist Association
Rt Rev.Dr. David
Court		 Church of England Diocese of
Lincoln
Fr Eddy Jarosz Chairperson Roman Catholic Diocese of
Nottingham
Rev Cecil White Treasurer June 2023 East Midlands Synod of United
Reformed Church
Anne Wood Lincolnshire Area Meeting of
the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers)
Rev. Jonas Eyles Groundlevel
Capt Callum
Thompson		 June 2024 East Midlands Division of the
Salvation Army
Rev Luke Smith June 2024 Lincolnshire District, the
Methodist Church

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Bank CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4JQ
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Melanie Carroll – Mission Enabler

Melanie Carroll – Mission Enabler

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) ~~<5~~ Rev. Cecil White Full name(s) Canon Edward Jarosz ~~a ——~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chairperson Treasurer Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 24/06/2025 ~~Pp~~

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