CHRIST CHURCH COTTINGHAM FINANCIAL STATEMENT 31st DECEMBER 2024 Charltable Incor orated Or anl8atlon Number 1174283
Christ Church Cottln ham Financial Statement 31st December 2024 CLIENT DECLARATION l confirm that I have made available to Chris Wriglit and Co Ltd all the information and explanations nÈicessary for the production of these accounts and that, to the l)est of mylour knowledge and belief. all income due to the business lias been shown in the accounting records. l Confirm that Ilip accounts may be submitted to the H M Revenue & Customs if necessary in order that our tax liability can be determined. irm that we require an additional. copies of the accounts. I confirm that the accounts will not be released to any other paty without the prior consent of Chris Wright and Co Ltd We understand that you will accept no liability to any third paty using these accounts without your express permission. Signpd Date .
Christ Church Cottin ham Financial Statement 31st December 2024 Contents Page Trustees and professional advisers Trustee's Annual Report Independent examiner's reports to the Trustees Receipts and Payments A¢¢ounl Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Christ Church Cottin ham Financial Statement 31st December 2024 Trustees and professlonal advisers Registered charity name Christ Church Cottingham Charity number 1175283 Principal office 31A Endyke Lane Cottingham East Yorkshire HU164QD Trustees S W Tones T Jackson M.Longbottom S.A.Redfern Independent Examiner Chris Wright & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants 217 Hallgale Cotlingham HU16 4BG Banker HSBC Hull HU12HX
Christ Church Cottin ham Trustees Annual Re ort 31st December 2024 The Managing Trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements for the period I, January 2023 to 31 December 2024. Objectives and Activitles Charitable Objectives The Christ Chu rch Constitution states that 'Christ Church Cottingham exists for the advancement of the Christian fa ith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Cottingham and the surrounding neighbourhood" Christ Church M ission Statement.. To celebrate God, to connect with each other and contribute our gifts to the work of the m inistry. Celebrate Connect Contribute. Christ Church Vision Statement.. To create environments for people to meet and grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. The Managing Trustees have paid due regard to gu idance issued by the Charity Comm ission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Achievernents and Performance The Managing Trustees would like to thank all members and volunteers for theirsupport this year. We felt this yeara8ain wa5 a period of rebuilding the core of our ministry and fellowship as a church. Christ Chu rch continues to stream and record Sunday morning services. Pastor Scott and Giovanna have continued to offer pastoral care and support to the church and community as far as has been possible with a view to rebu ild pastoral care through small groups alongside personal pastoral ca re. Manna Meals continued as and when required. Moving forward in 2025 we can say with confidence that we aim to continue many of our new initiatives and seekother opportunities to engage with the wider communitv. Principal Fundlng Sources Christ Church benef its from the generous gifts of its members and re8ular attendees for much of its income. Expenditure in 2024 supported key objectlves As with most organisations, Christ Church's ma in expenditure was on staff sala ries with £3 1,000 being spent on wages for Pastor Scott Tones Ifull timel. Reserves pollcv The Managing Trustees seek to maintain a level of f ree reserves (that is fu nds not tied u p in fixed assets and restricted f undsl that will enable the church to sustain its operation over a period when the income 8eneratlon may be curtailed temporarily or permanently. The Managing Trustees consider the most appropriate level to be 4 months expenditure on charita ble objectives and management of the organi5ation. The reserves policy will be reviewed on an annual basis. Risk Revlew The Managing Trustees continue to review all risks a nd where necessary introduce policies and procedu res. Annual fire safety checks are conducted and any advice given is acted upon as required. PAT testing is carried out regu larly, in line with health & safety recommendations, on all electrical equipment for church and church office. All adults working or assistinB with children undertake DBS checks. Christ Church Managing TrLSStees are committed to, and fu Ily su pport The Safegua rding Policv covering the care of Children and Young People and Vulnerable Adu It5 and the chu rch su bscribes to the advi50ry service Thirtyone:eight. Christ Church has appointed an Events Photographer to ensure that the taking and publication of photographs complies with Safeguarding and GDPR requirements. The Managing Trustees give the Events Photographer permission and relevant training to take the photographs at specif ic events.
Christ Church Cottin ham Trustees Annual Re ort 31st December 2024 The church holds appropriate insurance including cover for public liability, employer's liability, personal accident as well as assets owned by the church. In 2024 the income of the chu rch is still being impacted by the loss of attenders and members due to Covid lockdown but also the loss of students since the closing of The Lawns took place. We have stabilised and we are lookingforward to natural growth. The bulk of income has continued to be through regular donations received direct into the bank accou nt and the church has a good level of financial reserves, we expect the church to remain financially viable and in a position to move forward with its activities and mission in 2025. Structure, Governance and Management The charity was established through the Christ Church Declaration of Trust and Christ Chu rch Constitution approved by the members on 16 October 2016. Christ Chu rch Cottingham became a charitable incorporated organisation re8lStered with the Charities Commission on 16th August 2017. The Pastor heads u p the church and we rely on the whole congregation to be involved in all activities both spiritual including financial support within the church. The pastor is supported by a group of elected Managing Trustees selected for their Spiritual maturity a nd spiritual gifts to help lead Christ Church Cottingham m inistry. Decisions made at the Managing Trustees, meetings are acted upon and, if necessary, presented to the mem bership at regu lar meetings. If the deci5ion5 made are of a business nature then they are presented to the congregation at a church business meeting held as required. Managing Trustees The Trustees who served during the period were.. Rev S Tones, Pastor (Appointed 16 August 20171 Rev T Jack50n (Appointed 14 May 20181 Mr M Lon8bottom (Appointed November 20201 Mr S Redfern (Appointed November 20201 Appointment of Managing Trustees Christ Church Managing Tru5tee5 a re appointed by special resolution at a business meeting where 40% or a minimum of 20 ofthe members are present, of which a majority are in favour of the nomination. Managing Trustees stand for 3 years, whereupon they either agree and are proposed to stand again for another 3 year period Inormallyl, or retire. These details are laid out in the Constitution and Handbook. Managing Trustees usually serve a probationary year prior to election to their initial 3 year term, Area of Responslblllty The Managing Trustees are responsible for the operation of the church as a CIO a nd its day to day running in accordance with the constitution. This includes management of funds for the everyday running of the chu rch. The role of Treasu rer continued to be fu Ifilled by the Finance Team of Tim Jackson, Giovanna Tones and Ja ne Honey who take responsibility for financial procedures and processes and the production of monthly management accounts and budgets for the Managing Trustees.
Christ Church Cottin ham stees Annual Re ort 31st December 2024 Ministry during 2024 Alongside our café mornin8s, Playcafe and Babycafe we continue this outreach and had invitations to our Easter events. Christmas events were very well attended by regular church folk and visltors f rom ourweekly café mornings and children's events. In particular our"All in Christmas play" Our emergency food parcel service has really taken hold and contuse to be popu lar. Our building was used by the nursery next door whom we have bult a good relationship with. They have a Christmas party and a graduation service each year with us. Christ Church Cottingham is a member of the Evangelical Alliance (registered 10th May 2019, membership number 1512161. The Managing Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 17151 of the Cha rities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance as published by the Charities Commission. Signed on behalf of the Managing Trustees Rev S Tones Pastor and Managing Trustee 27th October 2025
Christ Church Cottin ham endent Examiners Re ort to the Trustees of Christ Church Cottin ham 1st December 2024 Inde We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 st December 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 7. Res ective res onsibilities of mana ement committee and examiners As the charities management committee, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., you consider that the audit requirement of Section 144 {21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) doe5 not apply. It is our responsibility to state, on the procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 145 (51 {b) of the 2011 Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's re ort Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Inde endent Examiner's statement In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention.. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charity Act.. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have been met., 21 to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Chris Wright & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants 217 Hallgate Cottingham HU16 4BG Date
Christ Church Cottin ststement of recei ts and For the ear ended ham ments r 2024 cem 2024 2023 General Fund Buildinq Fund General Fund Buildino Fund Rèc8iPts Donations and qift aids Rental Income Fundraising Other general income Bank interest Covid Job retention scheme Insurance claim for Covid loss 50,175 960 50.856 960 400 430 Total r8c8lpts men Staff Gosls Staff general expenses Church Ulililies and running costs Insurance Repairs Outreach Activities cost Money qift Church house costs Church house repairs Coffee mornino Music and PA equipment Legal fees Emergency help Accountancy charoes 8ank charqe Mortgage repayment-capilal Mortgage repayment- interest Capital items 36,617 42,396 4,694 4,606 1,113 100 794 521 144 2.372 750 708 708 llll 85 5,158 6,036 89 8,229 4,050 Total pavments Net receiplslpayments for the year -3,617 960 -9,861 960 Fund balances brouqht fOard -1.193 £7,898 8,668 6.938 Fund balance carrièd foplvard
Christ Church Cottin ham Statement of assets and liabilities a èmber 2024 Unrestricted Building funds fund Cash fund Building a¢count Current account Saving arxount 2,882 812 Gift Aid 0.00 Fund to which asset belongs in wn Cost Valuation Church Building and Land ChurGh House Development Land Furniture, Music and PA equipment Music and PA equipment {2022} Portacabin etc12020) Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unreslri¢ted Unrestricted Unrestricted 179,522 150,000 22,425 41,805 1,463 £685,000 Fully depreciated £1,097 £865 Fund to which liability relates HSBC Mortgage PAYE and NIC Independent Examiner Fee$ NEST pension contribution Utility Bills and general items Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted 56,553 662 708 181 14 24 Approved by the board of trustees on 29th October 2025 and signed on their behalf by Rev Scott Tones Rev Tim Jackson