Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To 31[st] December 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Christ Church Blackpool
Charity registration number: 1174424
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 | 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)
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| 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, including Ukraine, Ghana, Zambia. Giving to Street Life, for homeless youth in Blackpool. |
Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 |
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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 atended, receiving the kindness and the love of Christ in **acton, as set out in the Basis of Faith. ** |
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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. |
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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 theperiod |
Para 1.21 | The trustees are satisfied with the financial position of the charity at the end of December 2024. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure that the charity has resources for future projects. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £74 338 |
| 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 |
Principal sources of funding are contributions of members, usually by monthly direct debit. |
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Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 |
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A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 |
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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)
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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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
| Charityname | Christ Church Blackpool |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1174424 |
| Charity’s principal address | 23 Benedict Drive Blackpool FY3 0AF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled **to appoint trustee(if any) ** |
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| Benjamin Read | Chair | |||||
| Peter Davis | ||||||
| Andrew Arscott | ||||||
| Corporate trustees – names of | the directors at the date the report was approved |
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| Director name | ||||||
| n/a | ||||||
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| n/a | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
n/a |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| 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 adviser |
Name Address |
Name Address |
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| **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) Benjamin Read Peter Davis Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 06/05/2025
Charity No: 1174424
Financial Statements
for the period ended 31st December 2024 For Christ Church Blackpool
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
EXECUTIVE AND COUNCIL INFORMATION
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES:
Peter Davis Benjamin Read Andrew Arscott
CHURCH LEADERS:
Benjamin Read Julian Selley Derek Read Segun Odeyingbo
TREASURER:
Derek Read
ADMINISTRATOR:
Jennie Read
ADDRESS:
Christ Church Blackpool 23 Benedict Drive Blackpool FY3 0AF
BANKERS:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kent ME19 4JQ 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 2024.
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 2024
| INCOME | |||
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| NOTE 2024 |
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| General Donations 104109 |
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| Bank Interest Received 284 |
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| 104393 | |||
| ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | |||
| Memberships and Licences 1 93 |
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| Postage, Advertising and Office Supplies | 546 | ||
| Insurance 305 |
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| Telephone and Internet 142 |
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| Computer Costs 140 1226 |
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| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Rent 7403 |
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| Water - |
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| Stewardship - |
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| Salary 23400 |
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| Pension Costs 1164 |
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| Hospitality 621 |
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| Bank Charges 76 |
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| Kids and Youth 1856 |
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| Events 8538 |
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| Training and Development - |
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| Worship/PA 1761 |
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| Evangelism 1367 |
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| Travel Cost - |
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| Gifts 6479 |
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| Safeguarding - |
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| Repairs and Renewals 68 |
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| Accountancy and Payroll Services 300 |
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| Depreciation 419 Commission Fees 47 |
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| 53499 |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
| Total Income 104346 |
Total Income 104346 |
|---|---|
| Total Expenditure 54678 |
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| _____ | |
| SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 49668 |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
FIXED ASSETS
| Fixtures and Fittings at Cost 945 Additions for the Period - General - LESS: Depreciation to date (685) 260 Equipment at Cost 3989 Additions for the Period - General - LESS: Depreciation to date (2913) 1076 Computer Equipment at Cost 920 Additions for the Period - LESS: Depreciation to Date (581) 339 |
2024 ____ 1675 |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTE | 2024 | ||||
| CAF Bank 25825 |
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| C&C Bank 46949 |
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| Stock 40 |
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| _____ | |||||
| 72814 | |||||
| LESS: Sundry Creditors 2 (300) |
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| ADD: Prepayments 3 199 |
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| _____ | |||||
| 72713 | |||||
| Represented by: | |||||
| 2024 | |||||
| General Reserve Account | |||||
| Balance Brought Forward 24722 |
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| Profit for the period 49666 |
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| 74388 | |||||
| _____ | |||||
| 74388 | |||||
| TRUSTEE ________ | |||||
| TREASURER _____ |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
NOTES
1 Memberships and Licences
CCLI Licence 93
2 Sundry Creditors
Accountancy 300
3 Prepayments
Water
199
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Charity No: 1174424
Financial Statements
for the period ended 31st December 2024 For Christ Church Blackpool
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
EXECUTIVE AND COUNCIL INFORMATION
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES:
Peter Davis Benjamin Read Andrew Arscott
CHURCH LEADERS:
Benjamin Read Julian Selley Derek Read Segun Odeyingbo
TREASURER:
Derek Read
ADMINISTRATOR:
Jennie Read
ADDRESS:
Christ Church Blackpool 23 Benedict Drive Blackpool FY3 0AF
BANKERS:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kent ME19 4JQ 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 2024.
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 2024
| INCOME | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOTE 2024 |
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| General Donations 104109 |
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| Bank Interest Received 284 |
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| 104393 | |||
| ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | |||
| Memberships and Licences 1 93 |
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| Postage, Advertising and Office Supplies | 546 | ||
| Insurance 305 |
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| Telephone and Internet 142 |
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| Computer Costs 140 1226 |
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| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Rent 7403 |
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| Water - |
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| Stewardship - |
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| Salary 23400 |
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| Pension Costs 1164 |
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| Hospitality 621 |
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| Bank Charges 76 |
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| Kids and Youth 1856 |
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| Events 8538 |
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| Training and Development - |
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| Worship/PA 1761 |
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| Evangelism 1367 |
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| Travel Cost - |
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| Gifts 6479 |
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| Safeguarding - |
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| Repairs and Renewals 68 |
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| Accountancy and Payroll Services 300 |
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| Depreciation 419 Commission Fees 47 |
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| 53499 |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
| Total Income 104346 |
Total Income 104346 |
|---|---|
| Total Expenditure 54678 |
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| _____ | |
| SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 49668 |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
FIXED ASSETS
| Fixtures and Fittings at Cost 945 Additions for the Period - General - LESS: Depreciation to date (685) 260 Equipment at Cost 3989 Additions for the Period - General - LESS: Depreciation to date (2913) 1076 Computer Equipment at Cost 920 Additions for the Period - LESS: Depreciation to Date (581) 339 |
2024 ____ 1675 |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOTE | 2024 | ||||
| CAF Bank 25825 |
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| C&C Bank 46949 |
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| Stock 40 |
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| _____ | |||||
| 72814 | |||||
| LESS: Sundry Creditors 2 (300) |
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| ADD: Prepayments 3 199 |
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| _____ | |||||
| 72713 | |||||
| Represented by: | |||||
| 2024 | |||||
| General Reserve Account | |||||
| Balance Brought Forward 24722 |
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| Profit for the period 49666 |
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| 74388 | |||||
| _____ | |||||
| 74388 | |||||
| TRUSTEE ________ | |||||
| TREASURER _____ |
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CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
NOTES
1 Memberships and Licences
CCLI Licence 93
2 Sundry Creditors
Accountancy 300
3 Prepayments
Water
199
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