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## **ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
**CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1173878**
Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **CONTENTS**
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information Page 4 Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Pages 5 to 14 Trustees Report Page 15 Statement of Receipts and Payments Page 16 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Pages 17 to 21 Notes to the Accounts
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## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
**CHARITY NUMBER** 1173878 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 1st April 2022 **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 31st March 2023 **TRUSTEES THAT SERVED** Mr. A. G. Smithson **DURING THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2023** Mr. J. A. Johnston Mr. G. C. Pattinson Mr I. P. Belton - Appointed on 19.10.2022 Mr M. A. Millard - Appointed on 19.10.2022
## **CHARITY NUMBER**
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the organisation's governing instrument.
**LEGAL STATUS** Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales **GOVERNING INSTRUMENT** Foundation Registered 20th July 2017
## **OBJECTS**
The objects of the Charity as a Charitable Incorporated Organization (“CIO”) are, for the public benefit: 4.1 To advance the Christian faith in the County of Cumbria and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Charity trustees may from time to time think fit; 4.2 To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby in the said County and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Charity trustees may from time to time think fit; and 4.3 to promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in the said County and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Charity trustees may from time to time think fit.
**CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS** Charlotte Street Church Charlotte Street Carlisle CA2 5BT **PRIMARY BANKERS** CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** Z Derbak MAAT AATQB Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane West Sussex PO18 8NF **SOLICITORS** Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP 134 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2ES **INSURERS** Ansvar Insurance Company Ltd Ansvar House St Leonards Road Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3UR
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
Report to the trustees/ members of Carlisle Christian Fellowship on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 set out on pages 15 to 21.
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
## **Basis of independent examiner’s statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Zita Derbak MAAT AATQB Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Sign: Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF Date: 16.01.2024
Date: 16.01.2024
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## **Trustees Annual Report**
## **For the Year Ended 31 March 2023**
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity’s foundation document and the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) following the option under C25 section133, which allows accounts to be prepared on a receipts and payments basis by certain charities.
## **Summary of the Purposes of the Charity as set out in the Governing Document**
The objects of the Charity as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (“CIO”)are, for the public benefit: 4.1 To advance the Christian faith in the County of Cumbria and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Charity trustees may from time to time think fit; 4.2 To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby in the said County and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Charity trustees may from time to time think fit; and 4.3 To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in the said County and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Charity trustees may from time to time think fit.
## **Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit**
These were: the Sunday Morning Prayer Meeting and Service; Stepping Stones; House Groups; Man Friday.
Each week, groups met to clean, decorate, and repair the church building, to keep the garden and surrounding grounds tidy and to carry out administrative functions.
## **Public Benefit Statement**
The trustees have made use of the guidance available from the Charities Commission. This report is intended to demonstrate that activities of the CIO provide identifiable benefit to the public or a section of the public, including people on low incomes, and that any private benefit occurring is incidental. The CIO responds to needs, enhances lives, provides some education and development, fosters a sense of community, and considers future generations.
## **Achievements and Performance for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023**
## **Reoccurring meetings at Church.**
- 09.45am Sunday prayer meeting.
- 10.30am Sunday morning worship.
- 09.30am Monday Cleaning Team meet.
## **Other meetings and events held at Church.**
- 05.05.2022 Thu. 7.30pm. Caroline Hetherington gave information on “Safe Families”
- 12.05.2022 Thu. 7.30pm Prayer for Revival Meeting open to all churches in the Border area, organised by Tom Seagrave and held monthly, on the second Thursday, sometimes held at the Community Hall, Longtown, or at CCF.
- 27.05.2022 Fri. 7.00pm Man Friday. Speaker was Heinz Traut. This meeting is normally held on the third Friday of each month and is open to all men.
- 07.06.2022 Tue. 7.30pm Meeting to be held in upper oval room to discuss outreach in Carlisle.
- 27.06.2022 Mon. 7.30pm Prayer meeting in upper oval room for outreach at Town Hall during Months of July and August.
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## **Trustees Annual Report (continued)**
## **For the Year Ended 31 March 2023**
04.07.2022 Mon. 7.30pm Elders meeting with leaders.
03.10.2022 Mon. 7.30pm Release International China Aid Meeting with Bob Fu
28.10.2022 Fri. 7.00pm Meeting held in lower oval room. Speakers were Pastors Daniel and Bolanie Akepette from the Redeemed Church of God, Edinburgh.
03.11.2022 Thur.10.00am Stay Warm meetings lasting until 12.00noon every Thursday in November
19.11.2022 Sat. 7.00pm Tearfund Big Quiz Night with supper.
01.12.2022 Thur.10.00am Stay Warm meetings on Thursdays. We are continued throughout the winter.
## **Reoccurring meetings on line**
10.30am. Sunday morning worship
7.30pm. Friday prayer meeting.
## **Meetings and events supported outside our Church**
05.04.2022 Tue. 7.30pm. Prayer for Israel. Held once a month at Ron and Katie’s home on the 1[st] Tuesday each month, available to member of other churches.
- 12.04.2022 Tue. 7.00pm. Film Show of Richard Wurmbrand’s wife, Sabina, during the Nazi years.
- 14.04.2022 Thu. 7.30pm. Prayer for Revival. Meeting at Longtown Community Hall monthly, second Thursday. Available for everyone. Sometimes held at CCF.
- 17.04.2022 Sun. 06.00am. Easter Sunrise Service at Carlisle Cemetery.
- 26.04.2022 Tue. 7.00pm. Carlisle Aglow met at Cumbria Park Hotel, Carlisle. Members of the Area Board Spoke. Meeting open to all ladies. Held one a month, on the last Tuesday.
- 24.05.2022 Tue. 10.20am. Cremation Service for William Fordyce Greig.
- 24.05.2022 Tue. Start of three days of evangelism in streets of Carlisle, culminating in a Meeting in the Pinegrove Hotel, Carlisle, for Praise and Prophesy organised by David McDonald.
- 05.06.2022 Sun. 10.30am. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Community and Hope at Bitts Park.
- 02.07.2022 Sat. 1.00pm. First of 8 evangelistic outreaches at Town Hall over the next 2 months Tom and Liz Seagrave.
- 27.08.2022 Sat. 2.00pm. Street evangelist at Langholm organised by Tom and Liz Seagrave.
- 17.09.2022 Sat. 6.00pm. Praise and Worship night at St. Paul’s Church.
- 03.10.2022 Mon. 7.00pm. Zoom meeting about “Safe Families” being hosted in Cumbria.
- 13.10.2022 Thur. 7.45pm. Christian Institute Meeting at Baptist Church, Warwick Square, on “Sure Foundations”
- 18.10.2022 Tue. 6.00pm. Drop in held at 108 Botchergate, Carlisle, to give information about “Safe Families” giving help to the underprivileged
- 20.10.2022 Thur.10.00am. Another Drop in regarding “Safe Families”.
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## **Trustees Annual Report (continued)**
## **For the Year Ended 31 March 2023**
- 31.10.2022 Mon. 7.00pm. A one man play was put on at St. James Church, Carlisle, called “If prison walls could speak”.
- 02.12.2022 Fri. 7.00pm. Healing and Deliverance Training night at Pinegrove Hotel, Carlisle.
- 03.12.2022 Sat. 1.00pm. Street work in City Centre with Fishers of Men, Halifax.
- 17.12.2022 Sat. Helen and Ian Faulds Gospel Choir at Tullie House, Carlisle.
- 31.01.2022 Tue. 7.30pm Christian Institute Meeting on “Loving our Neighbour” was held at Trinity Baptist Church, Maryport.
- 02.02.2023 Thur. 7.30pm. Christian Institute Meeting on “Loving our Neighbour” was held at The Barn, Penrith.
- 18.02.2023 Sat. 1.00pm. Street outreach with “Fishers of men”
- 7.00pm. New Beginnings” at Atlas Works, Nelson Street, Carlisle.
Feb – March. Ruth Smithson and Joanna Coyle went to Kenya to finish work they started in March 2020 and curtailed by the pandemic. Clothing and sanitary products were distributed to those who needed them.
- 12.03.2023 Sun. “Hope Together Mission Week” starts, headed by St. James’ Church.
- 13.03.2023 Mon. 7.30pm. CCF held their AGM.
## **Visiting Speakers.**
- 24.04.2022 Sun. 10.30am. Caroline Hetherington representing “Safe Families”
- 01.05.2022 Sun. 10.30am. Simon and Pauline Kaye representing “Hope Uganda”
- 05.03.2023 Sun. 10.30am. Caroline Hetherington representing “Safe Families”
## **Deaths**
- 06.05.2022 William Fordyce Greig
- 15.07.2022 Frederick Arnold Holmes (79yrs)
- 12.10.2022 Ray Turnbull
## **Summary of Departmental Reports**
## **(A) Stepping Stones**
The 0-18 ministry is named Stepping Stones, groups are Pebbles (pre-school, reception & early primary) and Boulder Gang (late primary & secondary). Oversight was by Ruth Smithson with Jackie Gollings coordinating Pebbles and Stephen Mason coordinating Boulder Gang.
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## **Trustees Annual Report (continued)**
## **For the Year Ended 31 March 2023**
## **(B) House Groups**
There are 4 groups meeting regularly all well supported. A new group was established with Pat and Lesley meeting at Maureen’s house. All the groups offer pastoral support and the opportunity to study the bible in more depth.
We are expecting 1 more house group to start after the summer. The elders really appreciate the time and effort the leaders put into the groups.
## **(C) Prayer Ministry Group (“PMG”)**
The prayer ministry has not restarted meeting in person. We have offered prayer ministry on a Sunday morning on a week-by-week basis depending on who was there.
Mark Millard has agreed to take over the oversight of the team from Spring 2023.
## **(D) Man Friday and Women@CCF**
Our monthly Man Friday meetings have continued throughout the year. We averaged approx. 22 men through the year. All meetings are very well enjoyed and people ministered through Gods Word and individual testimonies.
Women@CCF had no organised activities or meetings during the operating period, but many members attend Carlisle Aglow monthly meetings. The venue for these meetings have temporarily changed to our building as that formerly used has been utilised to accommodate asylum seekers.
## **(E) Prayer for Revival in the Borderlands**
Members have been actively involved in Prayer for Revival in the Borderlands. Monthly meetings, involving people from other churches, continued during the year.
## **(F) Work Teams and Library**
Ongoing minor maintenance of the building and grounds takes place both weekly and as required. Administration work has mostly been carried out remotely from members’ homes.
## **(G) Missionaries**
## **Missionaries supported by CCF in the year ended 31 March 2023**
Helcio and Angela Lange DaSilva (Portugal – working independently)
Jochen and Johshy Tewes (India – working with Inter-Mission Industrial Development Association)
India Inland Mission
Ian and Helen Faulds (Poverty Swap – Outreach to the Poor worldwide)
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## **Trustees Annual Report (continued)**
## **For the Year Ended 31 March 2023**
## **Schools Workers working with Northern Inter-Schools Christian Union**
Rachel Gleave
Hayley Wisbey
Becky Hudson
Ruth Young
Chris Walford (Puppets)
## **Stirling Christian Union Workers with Navigators (Scotland)**
Duncan and Shona Cullens.
## **Charities supporting the Poor.**
**Joseph’s Storehouse** (Caring for poor Arabs and Jews in Israel)
**Samaritan’s Purse** (Providing Christmas Presents in Shoeboxes for the poor worldwide - approximately 60 boxes were provided by CCF this year. Also engaged in clean water projects).
**Compassion** , which releases children from poverty in undeveloped countries.
**Release international** , providing financial and prayer support to the Persecuted Church.
**Ezra** , supporting the repatriation of Jews back to Israel.
**Children of Hope, Uganda** .
**Tearfund** , tackling poverty and injustice through sustainable development, by responding to disasters and challenging injustice.
**AMEN.** Provides boxes of aid via local churches in Romania for families in need. Approximately 110 boxes were provided by CCF this year.
**Baby Basics** , providing ‘Moses Baskets’ filled with items needed for newly born babies.
**Safe Families** , providing support to those local families in need.
## **(H) Praise Group**
The Sunday morning Praise has been led by Jenny Beattie, Ben Mattinson, Sarah Traut, Claire Sneller and Alan Smithson, on a rota basis, with Alan Smithson being responsible for overall leadership. Musicians were Gail, Colin & Ben Mattinson, Sarah Traut and her children, Claire Sneller and Ben and Alan Smithson. Singers were Jenny Beattie, Sarah Traut and her children, Colin & Ben Mattinson, Claire Sneller, Christine Magas and Alan Smithson. Sound and vision crew was Steve Thompson, Rob Jordan and Doug Coyle. Duncan and Shona Cullens were guest worship leaders on one Sunday. Live streaming of worship meetings has been implemented by Steve Thompson and Doug Coyle. CCF’s elders would like to offer grateful thanks to everyone who has taken part in the Praise Group and all other aspects of our meetings.
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## **Trustees Annual Report (continued)**
## **For the Year Ended 31 March 2023**
## **(I) Welcome Team**
Our Welcome Team is blessed with several enthusiastic friendly faces to meet, greet, and seat everyone that comes to Church on a Sunday morning. Visitors are informed of Stepping Stones (creche facilities and children's groups). The lift team assist those who need the use of the lift to gain access to the main hall and the lift team member is often the first contact for visitors.
## **(J) Baby Basics**
Baby Basics Carlisle is a volunteer-led project aiming to support new mothers and families who are struggling to meet the financial and practical burden of looking after a new baby. The vision for the project was given by Alex Davis back in 2019 and was taken up by Carlisle Christian Fellowship. The provision of Moses Basket Starter Packs has been advertised through the CCF website and various agencies such as NHS midwives, health visitors and most recently peri-natal health services, Local Authority social workers and family support workers at the local Family Action Children's Centres. Referrals have predominantly been from midwives whose clients have ranged from homeless, asylum seekers, refugees, single teenage parents, low income families and those fleeing domestic abuse. Referrals for support have increased year on year, with 2022-2023 receiving 35 referrals. By the end of this financial year, the milestone of 100 baskets distributed, was reached.
Volunteers have been thinking of innovative ways to source funding and donations and delighted to report that donations both financially and practically have increased considerably in the last year, particularly since the new Facebook page was set up and updated regularly with notifications of stock items needed, when stocks are low. The introduction of cosmetic bags distributed in the church for the congregation to take and fill has also helped with supplies of toiletries for mums-to-be. Volunteers have been out and about in the community collecting items from homes where members of the public have contacted the service via email and messenger and offered donations of clothes and blankets (which volunteers have sorted, washed, ironed and packed ready for distribution) as well as Moses Baskets and covers. Monetary donations have been forthcoming and CCF have met any shortfall when items have needed to be purchased new, in bulk. CCF have also paid the monthly subscriptions to Baby Basics UK. In December 2022, Newman School donated £285 from takings at their Christmas fair and donations were also received from Newtown Primary and Queen Elizabeth Gramar Schools whose pupils chose Baby Basics as their preferred charity for donations from events.
The project is now an integral part of CCF, and the word is spreading. We may never know the full impact of this outreach service into the local community, in particular the number of unborn babies whose lives may have been saved by their mum being supported by Baby Basics, relieving them of the stress of not being prepared for a new baby. God sees it all and has been blessing the incomings and outgoings in wonderful way in 2022-2023.
## **(K) ISRAEL AID**
Jeremiah 31:8-10
Behold, I will bring them from the north country and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, the pregnant woman and she who is in labour, together; a great company, they shall return here.
“Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, ‘He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd keeps his flock.’
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## **Trustees Annual Report (continued)**
## **For the Year Ended 31 March 2023**
Each Monday morning the small band of willing helpers continued to help pack boxes of aid for the Jewish people making Aliyah (immigration to Israel) from all corners of the world. They come from mainly Ukraine, Russia, other former Russian states but also from South America and Europe. Many are fleeing persecution and poverty and arrive in Israel with virtually nothing.
We sent over 500 boxes, mainly of good quality clothing, shoes and bedding. Other items include baby buggies, spectacles, sewing machines and walking aids.
We are the only centre in Great Britain collecting aid and so we pick up aid from Scotland and the north of England.
We are very grateful to all those who help pack and especially to those who contribute clothing etc. to enable this work to continue.
## **Ecumenical Relationships**
CCF is in association with “Hope Carlisle” - a gathering of church leaders in Carlisle; Churches Together Carlisle; The Evangelical Alliance; The Carlisle Chapter of Aglow International; Impact Housing Association and The Christian Motorcyclists Association (UK).
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## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **Financial review**
The receipts and payments position as regards CCF for the year ended 31st March 2023 is summarised as follows:
Total receipts on unrestricted funds was £40,569 of which £433 was income on short term deposits. Restricted income of £2,607 was received as shown in the Financial Statement appended at Schedule A.
The Gift Aid giving through envelopes and bankers orders decreased from £34,052 to £20,825, down by 38% and the total income during the Operating Period decreased by 9%.
The net result as at 31st March 2023 was an excess of total payments over receipts for the year of £11,763.
The accounts are prepared in accordance with the CCF Constitution and the Charities Act 2011 following the option under C25 section 133, which allows accounts to be prepared on a receipts and payments basis by certain small Charities.
## **Financial Reserves Policy**
The trustees have considered the level of reserves that they wish to retain, appropriate to CCF's needs. This is based on CCF’s size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees consider that a level that equates to four months annual expenditure on unrestricted funds provides a sufficient reserves for CCF to be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income and and/or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily the amount is included in a short term savings account with Kingdom Bank Limited.
## **Policy on Grants**
Grants are made from general funds to overseas missionary organisations and relief agencies, home missions and other societies. Grants are also made to individuals who are considered to be in need. Many of the grants are made on a regular basis when the amount of the grant will depend on an assessment of the recipient circumstances and the resources available. It is not anticipated that the total grants made from unrestricted funds during a year will be less than 10% of the incoming resources from donors. In addition, grants will be made from restricted funds for income is received specifically to enable a grant to be made for a chosen purpose.
## **Investment Policy**
In accordance with the governing document of CCF, the trustees have power to invest in such stocks, shares, or other investments and property as they see fit. the policy of CCF is to hold surplus liquid funds in short term deposits which can be accessed readily thus enabling CCF to respond quickly to changing needs and opportunities.
## **Volunteers**
We would like to thank all the volunteers as identified in this report who work so hard to make CCF the lively, vibrant, and compassionate community that it is.
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CARLISLE CHRIMAN FELLOWSHIP
TRuEE5 REPORT {co*tinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
strUrtU Go¥ernan¢e and Management
CCF is a CIO whrch was registered at the Charity Commission on 20thJuty 2017.
There is apper4ded at schedule A. a Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the CIO as at 31st March 2023.
The CIO constitution governs the running of CCF. The CIO trustees who seThed during the Operaiing Period were=
l?mes Alexander johnston
George Colin Pattin50n
Alan George Smithson
lan Peter Belton
Mark Alan Millard
The CIO constitution describes the procedure lortrustee Selection. There rnust be at least three CIO tnjstees. Every new trustee must
be appolnted by a 50)UtIon passed at a property convened meeting of the CIO trustees.
The following CIO trustees are also Elder5 of the Cio who are responsible for the dayto day activities of the CIO..
James Alexander Johnston
George Colin Pattinson
Alan fjeorge Smithson
lan Peter Belto
MarkAlan Millard
Trnsiee Rtspon3ibilhi•s
The trustees are respon5ibSe for keeping proper accounting records. which disdose with reasonable atturary at any time the
position of the CIO. They are also responsible for safe8uardin8 the a55ets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable step5 for the
prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities.
Adrnini5tration Irrforrnation
CCF is situated at Charlotte Street CA2 58T. The CCF buildin8 is registered to the CIO with freehold title at HM Land Registry under
tttle number CU163101.
Dedaratlons
The trustees deelare that they have approved theTrustees Report above.
Signed on behalf of the CIO Trustees
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## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **Financial Information**
See schedule A at the end of this report for a summary of receipts and payments for the year ended 31st March 2023. A Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31st March 2023 can be found in the Financial Statements contained in the Annual Report and Statements of Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023.
## **Conclusion**
We look forward to another year to experience more of the abundant life we inherit from Christ, not only collectively as a Church, but as individuals; seeking to display his nature in our homes, employment, relationships, and everyday activities. With our continued involvement in Hope Carlisle and other citywide initiatives, we seek to join with other parts of the Church of God in Carlisle to bless our city and to reach out to its people.
## **Financial Information**
The Charity Commission allows a small charity to opt to prepare their annual accounts on a ‘Receipts and Payments’ basis rather than an accruals basis which is required by medium and large charities. The fellowship is within the limits set by the Commission and as the trustees consider that the present financial controls that are presently in place are adequate to fulfil their responsibilities, the trustees have prepared the Financial Statements on the said Cash Basis.
The receipts and payments for the year ended 31st March 2023 can be summarised as follows.
## **Schedule A**
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2022/23 2022/21
Receipts General fund Donations 34,249 41,437
Other receipts 1,906 370
Refunds and Repayments 1,292 0
Sub-total 37,447 41,807
Designated funds Other receipts 0 10
Restricted funds Donations 5,729 2,889
Sub-total 5,729 2,899
Total receipts 43,176 44,706
Payments General fund Grants 19,121 10,543
Activities 305 3,238
Building maintenance 24,819 9,872
Other payments 4,796 3,354
Sub-total 49,041 27,007
Restricted funds Grants 0 2,529
Activities 5,898 921
Sub-totals 5,898 3,450
Total payments 54,939 30,457
Net movement -11,763 14,249
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Further details showing the financial position are provided in the Annual Statement of Accounts.
The charity remains dependent on the generous support of its regular donors as it seeks to further develop its activities and improve its facilities.
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## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
|**Notes**
**RECEIPTS**
Voluntary Receipts
**2a**
Investment Receipts
**2b**
Charitable Activities
**2c**
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS**
Investment Management Costs
**3a**
Charitable Activities
**3b**
Governance Costs
**3c**
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)**
Transfers Between Funds
Total Funds Brought Forward
**TOTAL CASH FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**|General
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
£
**£**
**£**
34,249
-
5,729
39,978
44,326
433
-
-
433
97
2,765
-
-
2,765
283
**37,447**
**-**
**5,729**
**43,176**
**44,706**
173
-
-
173
125
46,802
-
5,898
52,700
29,138
2,066
-
-
2,066
1,194
**49,041**
**-**
**5,898**
**54,939**
**30,457**
**(11,594)**
**-**
**(169)**
**(11,763)**
**14,249**
(2,901)
2,033
868
**-**
**-**
138,785
7,233
2
146,020
131,771
**124,289**
**9,266**
**701**
**134,256**
**146,020**
Unrestricted|
|---|---|
All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 17 to 21 form part of these accounts.
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CARLISLE CHRISTIAf4 FELLOWSHIP
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31ST MARCH 2023
Llnrestricts
General
Designated Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Funds
T¢•tsl
31-m•23
Total
31-mo22
14otqs
ASSETS
Cash Fund*:
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Investments
56,423
9,266
701
66,390
118,925
701
146 020
Prepayments
Gift Aid Tax 0Verable
224
224
Fixed ass•ts ret•lned for chjrlty
Freehold Building Ideerned c05t- tl•t•d 20101
General Equipment {hiStorical cost}
255.000
2S5.000
255.000
327 994
326 378
LIABILITIES
Accountancy and Independent Examlnatlon Fees
Overpaid Glft Aid Tax recoverable (to be repaid)
i.iio
8,201
I,iio
8,201
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8,201
ChaAty Law requlres the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply wlth the regulatlons
set out in the Charitles Act 2011. The Trustees have derted to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities
and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and a Statement of Assets and abilItieS which are set out on pages 15
and 16.
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Approved by the Trustees on ...............-....................................................................
Signed on their behalf by Trustee ...........-......................................................................
Print Name.. /Jrf*iL
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## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Basis of Preparation**
The accounts have been prepared under the Receipts and Payments basis of accounting as prescribed by the Charity Commission and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.
The Trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO.
## **2. RECEIPTS**
|**Notes**
**a) Voluntary Receipts**
Gift Aid Donations
**4**
Gifts & Donations
**b) Investment Receipts**
Interest Receivable
**c) Charitable Activities**
Activities & Events
Refunds and Reimbursements|General
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
£
**£**
**£**
15,096
-
5,729
20,825
34,052
19,153
-
-
19,153
10,274
**34,249**
**-**
**5,729**
**39,978**
**44,326**
433
-
-
433
97
**433**
**-**
**-**
**433**
**97**
1,473
-
-
1,473
283
1,292
-
-
1,292
-
**2,765**
**-**
**-**
**2,765**
**283**
Unrestricted|
|---|---|
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## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
|**3. PAYMENTS**
**Notes**
**a) Investment Management Costs**
Bank Charges
**b) Charitable Activities**
Grants to Institutions
Grants To Individuals
Main Church Activities
Sunday School
Outreach Activities
**4**
**Cost of Direct Charitable Activities**
**Premises Costs:**
Building Repairs and Maintenance
Equipment Costs
Cleaning Costs
Electricity Costs
Gas Costs
Water Rates
Insurance Costs
Administrative Expenses
**Cost of Indirect Charitable Activities**
**Total Cost of Charitable Activities**
**c) Governance Costs**
Accountancy Fees
Independent Examiners Fees
Legal & Professional Fees|General
Designated
Restricted
**TOTAL**
**TOTAL**
Funds
Funds
Funds
**2022/23**
**2021/22**
£
£
£
**£**
**£**
173
-
-
173
173
**173**
**-**
**-**
**173**
**173**
14,826
-
-
14,826
10,972
4,295
-
-
4,295
2,100
305
-
-
305
1,896
-
-
-
-
399
-
-
5,898
5,898
1,864
19,426
-
5,898
25,324
17,231
6,777
-
-
6,777
2,559
4,885
-
-
4,885
370
146
-
-
146
91
2,157
-
-
2,157
1,355
6,195
-
-
6,195
1,626
340
-
-
340
-
4,319
-
-
4,319
3,871
2,557
-
-
2,557
2,035
27,376
-
-
27,376
11,907
**46,802**
**-**
**5,898**
**52,700**
**29,138**
-
-
-
-
658
1,110
-
-
1,110
392
956
-
-
956
144
**2,066**
**-**
**-**
**2,066**
**1,194**
Unrestricted|
|---|---|
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## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **4. RESTRICTED FUNDS**
|**THIS YEAR**
Release International Fund
Shoe Boxes
Baby Basics
Hardship Fund
CRMI Children of Hope
Kenya - Small Seps Forward
Tearfund
**LAST YEAR**
Release International Fund
Shoe Boxes
Baby Basics
Ezra
Leprosy Mission
Hardship Fund|Balance
Balance
01-Apr-22
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31-Mar-23
£
£
£
£
£
-
1,030
1,030
-
-
(299)
1,715
1,070
346
251
752
648
-
355
50
100
150
-
-
-
570
1,000
430
-
-
889
1,000
111
-
-
673
1,000
327
-
**2**
**5,729**
**5,898**
**868**
**701**
Balance
Balance
01-Apr-21
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31-Mar-22
£
£
£
£
£
-
673
673
-
-
248
750
1,297
-
(299)
265
360
374
-
251
-
657
657
-
-
-
449
449
-
-
50
-
-
-
50
**563**
**3,995**
**4,556**
**-**
**2**|
|---|---|
**The Release International Fund** relates to donations received for Release International, an organisation that supports persecuted Christians in various parts of the world.
**The Missionary Fund** relates to money received specifically for those carrying out missionary work or training for missionary work.
**The Shoe Boxes Fund** enables the church to create shoe boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse project operation Christmas Child.
**The Baby Basics Fund** relates to support of mothers with babies 0 - 3 months old.
**The Ezra Fund** relates to donations received for Ezra International, a christian organisation that provides humanitarian aid to impoverished Jewish people.
**The Leprosy Mission Fund** relates to donations received for The Leprosy Mission, a global christian organisation leading the fight against leprosy.
The restricted funds are wholly represented by cash reserves of the charity.
Any restricted funds in deficit will be replenished in the next financial year.
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## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **5. DESIGNATED FUNDS**
|**THIS YEAR**
Boiler Fund
**LAST YEAR**
Boiler Fund|Balance
Balance
01-Apr-22
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31-Mar-23
£
£
£
£
£
7,233
-
-
2,033
9,266
**7,233**
**-**
**-**
**2,033**
**9,266**
Balance
Balance
01-Apr-21
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
31-Mar-22
£
£
£
£
£
5,423
10
-
1,800
7,233
**5,423**
**10**
**-**
**1,800**
**7,233**|
|---|---|
**The Boiler Fund** relates to a provision for the replacement of boilers. The designated funds are wholly represented by cash reserves of the charity.
## **6. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND**
|CAF Bank
Kingdom Bank
Petty Cash|General
Designated
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
Fund
**31-Mar-23**
**31-Mar-22**
£
£
£
**£**
**£**
55,923
-
701
56,624
111,192
-
9,266
-
9,266
7,233
500
-
-
500
500
**56,423**
**9,266**
**701**
**66,390**
**118,925**
Unrestricted|
|---|---|
## **7. INVESTMENTS (Short Term)**
|Kingdom Bank|General
Designated
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Fund
Fund
Fund
**31-Mar-23**
**31-Mar-22**
£
£
£
**£**
**£**
67,866
-
-
67,866
27,095
**67,866**
**-**
**-**
**67,866**
**27,095**
Unrestricted|
|---|---|
## **8. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS**
The charity employed no staff during this financial period.
## **9. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES**
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.
Four Trustees donated an aggregate amount of £1,225 to the charity during the year (2021/22: Two trustees donated total of £3000). There were no conditions attached to these donations.
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## **CARLISLE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023**
## **10. RESERVES POLICY**
The reserves policies are detailed in the annual report.
## **11. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the trustees report. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
## **12. NOTE OF UNFORSEEN EVENTS IN THE YEAR**
The charity unfortunately suffered a break-in during July 2022. The incident was reported to the police and an insurance claim was made for loss and damage. The claim was settled by the insurers at £1,192 in August 2022.
In December 2022 there was a major water damage due to a burst pipe in the roof space caused by freezing weather condition. The charity is expecting the insurance claim to be settled in 2023/24.
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