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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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, including Ukraine, Ghana, Zambia. 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 |
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 2024. |
| 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 | £ 60409 |
| 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: |
||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| Geoff Foster | 25/09/2025 | |||
– 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
Charity No: 1174424
Financial Statements for the period ended 31st December 2025 For Christ Church Blackpool
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
EXECUTIVE AND COUNCIL INFORMATION
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEES:
Peter Davis Benjamin Read Andrew Arscott Geoff Foster
CHURCH LEADERS:
Benjamin Read Julian Selley Derek Read Segun Odeyingbo
TREASURER:
ADMINISTRATOR:
Derek Read 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
1
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 2025.
Caroline Armstrong
Armstrong Accountancy Services 37 Walmer road Lytham St Annes FY8 3HL
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 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31ST DECEMBER 2025
INCOME
NOTE 2025 General Donations 64439 Bank Interest Received 2007 66446 Memberships and Licences 1 97
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
| Postage, Advertising and Office Supplies 74 Insurance 323 Telephone and Internet 117 Computer Costs EXPENDITURE - Rent 6701 Water - Stewardship - Salary 29551 Pension Costs 1133 Hospitality 1945 Bank Charges 60 Kids and Youth 1276 Events 8113 Training and Development - Worship/PA 241 Evangelism 2172 Travel Cost - Gifts 7781 Safeguarding 442 Repairs and Renewals 1971 Accountancy and Payroll Services 315 Depreciation 317 Commission Fees - 4 |
611 62018 |
|---|---|
| 4 | |
|---|---|
Total Income |
66446 |
| Total Expenditure | 62629 |
5
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
_____ 3817
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025
FIXED ASSETS
| 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 |
945 - (737) 208 3989 - (3110) 879 920 - (649) 271 |
2025 ____ 1358 |
CURRENT ASSETS
CAF Bank C&C Bank Stock LESS: Sundry Creditors ADD: Prepayments |
NOTE 2 3 |
2025 16514 60409 40 _ 76963 (315) 200 ___ 76848 |
|---|---|---|
Represented by:
2025 General Reserve Account Balance Brought Forward 74389 Profit for the period 3817 78206 _____ 78206 SIGN TRUSTEE ____ TRUSTEE ______ SIGN TRUSTEE ____ TRUSTEE ___ TREASURER ________
NOTES
1 Memberships and Licenses
CCLI License
97
2 Sundry Creditors
Accountancy
315
3 Prepayments
200
Water
Charity No: 1174424
Financial Statements for the period ended 31st December 2025 For Christ Church Blackpool
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
EXECUTIVE AND COUNCIL INFORMATION
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025
TRUSTEES:
Peter Davis Benjamin Read Andrew Arscott Geoff Foster
CHURCH LEADERS:
Benjamin Read Julian Selley Derek Read Segun Odeyingbo
TREASURER:
ADMINISTRATOR:
Derek Read 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
1
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 2025.
Caroline Armstrong
Armstrong Accountancy Services 37 Walmer road Lytham St Annes FY8 3HL
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 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31ST DECEMBER 2025
INCOME
NOTE 2025 General Donations 64439 Bank Interest Received 2007 66446 Memberships and Licences 1 97
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
| Postage, Advertising and Office Supplies 74 Insurance 323 Telephone and Internet 117 Computer Costs EXPENDITURE - Rent 6701 Water - Stewardship - Salary 29551 Pension Costs 1133 Hospitality 1945 Bank Charges 60 Kids and Youth 1276 Events 8113 Training and Development - Worship/PA 241 Evangelism 2172 Travel Cost - Gifts 7781 Safeguarding 442 Repairs and Renewals 1971 Accountancy and Payroll Services 315 Depreciation 317 Commission Fees - 4 |
611 62018 |
|---|---|
| 4 | |
|---|---|
Total Income |
66446 |
| Total Expenditure | 62629 |
5
CHRIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL
SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE
_____ 3817
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025
FIXED ASSETS
| 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 |
945 - (737) 208 3989 - (3110) 879 920 - (649) 271 |
2025 ____ 1358 |
CURRENT ASSETS
CAF Bank C&C Bank Stock LESS: Sundry Creditors ADD: Prepayments |
NOTE 2 3 |
2025 16514 60409 40 _ 76963 (315) 200 ___ 76848 |
|---|---|---|
Represented by:
2025 General Reserve Account Balance Brought Forward 74389 Profit for the period 3817 78206 _____ 78206 SIGN TRUSTEE ____ TRUSTEE ______ SIGN TRUSTEE ____ TRUSTEE ___ TREASURER ________
NOTES
1 Memberships and Licenses
CCLI License
97
2 Sundry Creditors
Accountancy
315
3 Prepayments
200
Water