Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2023 Period start date To 31[st] December 2023 Period end date
Charity name: Christ Church Blackpool
Charity registration number: 1174424
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Advancement of the Christian faith primarily but not exclusively within Blackpool and Fylde coast. Put into practice the Christian faith to improve conditions of life |
| 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 |
Run a youth group for local teenagers, providing support for young people. Provided Sunday meetings and Wednesday community small groups for the church members and any guests from the community. |
| 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 committed to ensuring the charity Christ Church Blackpool adheres to its own constitution. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant-making | Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Policy on social investment including program-related investment |
Para 1.38 | We are giving to Christ Central Churches to aid them in supporting churches and social welfare projects in the UK and worldwide. Giving to Life Spring Horsham to aid with supporting CC Brasov and their work with Ukrainian refugees. Giving to Street Life, for homeless youth in Blackpool. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 youth group is a growing group attracting many young people from families who do not attend the church, finding a safe place and friendly community to be part of. -Families have joined Christ Church Blackpool throughout the year, finding a lovingchurch community to be part of. -Many social events throughout the year to which wider members of the community invited and attended, receiving the kindness and the love of Christ in action, as set out in the Basis of **Faith. ** |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As well as providing for youth within the church we were also able to support a local charity “Streetlife” in their support of vulnerable young people in our town. Funding 17 youth to attend Newday, a Christian youth event. |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The trustees are satisfied with the financial position of the charity at the end of December 2023. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure that the charity has resources for future projects. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £24722 |
| 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 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
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 | Principal sources of funding are contributions of members, usually by monthly direct debit. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | Body entitled to appoint trustees. |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity works closely with Christ Central Churches. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The relationship is purely social. There are no financial dependencies of the charity. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Christ Church Blackpool |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1174424 |
| Charity’s principal address | 23 Benedict Drive Blackpool FY3 0AF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Read | Chair | |||
| Peter Davis | ||||
| Andrew Arscott | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a 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)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Read | Peter Davis | |
Chair |
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| 30/10/22 | ||
| 30/10/22 |
Charity No: 1174424
Financial Statements
for the period ended 31st December 2023
For
Christ Church Blackpool
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
EXECUTIVE AND COUNCIL INFORMATION
| AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023 | |
|---|---|
| TRUSTEES: | Peter Davis |
| Benjamin Read | |
| Andrew Arscott | |
| CHURCH LEADERS: | Benjamin Read |
| Julian Selley | |
| Derek Read | |
| Segun Odeyingbo | |
| TREASURER: | Adam Flewker-Barker |
| ADMINISTRATOR: | Jennie Read |
| ADDRESS: | Christ Church Blackpool |
| 23 Benedict Drive | |
| Blackpool | |
| FY3 0AF | |
| BANKERS: | CAF Bank Ltd |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | |
| Kent | |
| ME19 4JQ | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: | Armstrong Accountancy Services |
| 37 Walmer Rd | |
| Lytham St Annes | |
| FY8 3HL |
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE MEMBERS OF CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
We have examined the attached Financial Statements and in our opinion, the Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Church’s affairs at 31st December 2023.
Caroline Armstrong Armstrong Accountancy Services
37 Walmer road Lytham St Annes FY8 3HL
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Church has adopted the following Accountancy Policies which should be read in
conjunction with the attached Accounts and which have been prepared under the Historical Cost
Convention.
INCOME
Income represents the monies receivable in the year from Donations to the Church.
FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
Fixed Assets are stated at Cost or Valuation, less Depreciation.
Depreciation is calculated to write off Fixed Assets over their estimated useful lives at the
following annual rates:
Equipment 20% of written down value
Fixtures and Fittings 20% of written down value
Computer Equipment 20% of written down value
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31ST DECEMBER 2023
| INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| NOTE 2023 | ||
| General Donations | 49530 | |
| Bank Interest Received | 45 | |
| 49575 | ||
| ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | ||
| Memberships and Licences | 1 | 87 |
| Postage, Advertising and Ofice | 102 | |
| Insurance | 293 | |
| Telephone and Internet | 119 | |
| Computer Costs - | 601 | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Rent | 6868 | |
| Water | - | |
| Stewardship | - | |
| Salary | 19933 | |
| Pension Costs | 997 | |
| Hospitality | 2064 | |
| Bank Charges | 60 | |
| Kids and Youth | 611 | |
| Events | 2 | 8229 |
| Training and Development | 1810 | |
| Worship/PA | 2451 | |
| Evangelism | 1300 | |
| Travel Cost | 364 | |
| Gifts | 7027 | |
| Safeguarding | 299 | |
| Repairs and Renewals | 337 | |
| Accountancy and Payroll Services | 300 | |
| Depreciation | 501 | |
| 53151 |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
| Total Income | 49575 |
|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | 53752 |
| ______ | |
| SURPLUS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME | (4177) |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023
| FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and Fittings at Cost Additions for the Period - General LESS: Depreciation to date Equipment at Cost Additions for the Period - General LESS: Depreciation to date Computer Equipment at Cost Additions for the Period LESS: Depreciation to Date |
2023 945 - (620) 325 3989 - (2644) 1345 920 - (496) 424 2094 |
|---|---|
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
CURRENT ASSETS
| ASSETS | ||
|---|---|---|
| NOTE | 2023 | |
| CAF Bank | 22689 | |
| Stock | 40 | |
| 22729 | ||
| LESS: Sundry Creditors | 3 | (300) |
| ADD: Prepayments | 4 | 199 |
| 22628 |
Represented by:
| General Reserve Account Balance Brought Forward Loss for the period |
2023 22689 (4177) 24722 24722 |
|---|---|
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
NOTES
1 Memberships and Licences
CCLI Licence 87 2 Events Newday 5431 Weekend Away 2798 8229 3 Sundry Creditors Accountancy 300
4 Prepayments
Water 199
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Charity No: 1174424
Financial Statements
for the period ended 31st December 2023
For
Christ Church Blackpool
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
EXECUTIVE AND COUNCIL INFORMATION
| AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023 | |
|---|---|
| TRUSTEES: | Peter Davis |
| Benjamin Read | |
| Andrew Arscott | |
| CHURCH LEADERS: | Benjamin Read |
| Julian Selley | |
| Derek Read | |
| Segun Odeyingbo | |
| TREASURER: | Adam Flewker-Barker |
| ADMINISTRATOR: | Jennie Read |
| ADDRESS: | Christ Church Blackpool |
| 23 Benedict Drive | |
| Blackpool | |
| FY3 0AF | |
| BANKERS: | CAF Bank Ltd |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | |
| Kent | |
| ME19 4JQ | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: | Armstrong Accountancy Services |
| 37 Walmer Rd | |
| Lytham St Annes | |
| FY8 3HL |
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE MEMBERS OF CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
We have examined the attached Financial Statements and in our opinion, the Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Church’s affairs at 31st December 2023.
Caroline Armstrong Armstrong Accountancy Services
37 Walmer road Lytham St Annes FY8 3HL
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Church has adopted the following Accountancy Policies which should be read in
conjunction with the attached Accounts and which have been prepared under the Historical Cost
Convention.
INCOME
Income represents the monies receivable in the year from Donations to the Church.
FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
Fixed Assets are stated at Cost or Valuation, less Depreciation.
Depreciation is calculated to write off Fixed Assets over their estimated useful lives at the
following annual rates:
Equipment 20% of written down value
Fixtures and Fittings 20% of written down value
Computer Equipment 20% of written down value
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31ST DECEMBER 2023
| INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| NOTE 2023 | ||
| General Donations | 49530 | |
| Bank Interest Received | 45 | |
| 49575 | ||
| ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | ||
| Memberships and Licences | 1 | 87 |
| Postage, Advertising and Ofice | 102 | |
| Insurance | 293 | |
| Telephone and Internet | 119 | |
| Computer Costs - | 601 | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Rent | 6868 | |
| Water | - | |
| Stewardship | - | |
| Salary | 19933 | |
| Pension Costs | 997 | |
| Hospitality | 2064 | |
| Bank Charges | 60 | |
| Kids and Youth | 611 | |
| Events | 2 | 8229 |
| Training and Development | 1810 | |
| Worship/PA | 2451 | |
| Evangelism | 1300 | |
| Travel Cost | 364 | |
| Gifts | 7027 | |
| Safeguarding | 299 | |
| Repairs and Renewals | 337 | |
| Accountancy and Payroll Services | 300 | |
| Depreciation | 501 | |
| 53151 |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
| Total Income | 49575 |
|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | 53752 |
| ______ | |
| SURPLUS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME | (4177) |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023
| FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and Fittings at Cost Additions for the Period - General LESS: Depreciation to date Equipment at Cost Additions for the Period - General LESS: Depreciation to date Computer Equipment at Cost Additions for the Period LESS: Depreciation to Date |
2023 945 - (620) 325 3989 - (2644) 1345 920 - (496) 424 2094 |
|---|---|
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
CURRENT ASSETS
| ASSETS | ||
|---|---|---|
| NOTE | 2023 | |
| CAF Bank | 22689 | |
| Stock | 40 | |
| 22729 | ||
| LESS: Sundry Creditors | 3 | (300) |
| ADD: Prepayments | 4 | 199 |
| 22628 |
Represented by:
| General Reserve Account Balance Brought Forward Loss for the period |
2023 22689 (4177) 24722 24722 |
|---|---|
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
NOTES
1 Memberships and Licences
CCLI Licence 87 2 Events Newday 5431 Weekend Away 2798 8229 3 Sundry Creditors Accountancy 300
4 Prepayments
Water 199
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