Annual Report 2023-24
Charity Address
c/o The Lodge
Bury Lane
Sutton Gault
Cambs
CB6 2BD
Trustees
Rev Paul Hills (Vice Chair). Mr Alastair Ure Reid (Chair). Dr Clive Morton (Vice Chair). Mrs Mary Hanna, Mr Thak Patel, Mr Michael Page.
Cambridge Workplace Chaplaincy operates as a CIO
Charity Registration Number: 1175654
Aims and Objectives
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Developing workplace chaplaincy services
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Promoting the nature and value of chaplaincy in the workplace
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Supporting all in need in the workplace
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Supporting chaplains
The charity will operate primarily within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Developing workplace chaplaincy services
This part of our work centres round:
The monthly newsletter and prayer diary. Content and engagement with chaplaincy/wellbeing activity continues to be developed.
Regular meetings.
Promoting the nature and value of chaplaincy in the workplace
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Targeted publicity continues to be as important as ever. We utilise all appropriate channels. And continue our relationships with the Chamber of Commerce in addition to the businesses and organisations with which we are actively in touch.
We continue to develop our online presence with meaningful results. We now feel very embedded in the technology space, but recognise that face to face is still very important.
Our supporters, chaplains and interested individuals and organisations, numbering c220, receive regular updates and as said above, are sent our monthly newsletter and prayer diary which has developed into a considerable resource.
Links with with all denominational leaders and ‘Churches Together’, Ely Diocese in addition to the Ministry Teams in Ely and Peterborough Dioceses has proved valuable, the results of which have shown progress through 2024.
We are grateful for the support given by our patrons.
Supporting all in need in the workplace
This remains a primary activity, we listen and help everyone regardless of faith or no faith wherever possible. The Wellbeing Hub is used, and produced and facilitated a number of on-line sessions. A decision was made to include and chaplaincy in all its forms.
Supporting chaplains
S upporting Chaplains is one of the primary reasons why CWC exists. The Trustees continue to explore new and innovative ways that ensure the health and wellbeing of our chaplains, this has now been broadened to individual email and telephone interaction for those who wish it.
We have commissioned services within the Peterborough and Ely Diocese to celebrate and recognise the role of workplace chaplains which has been attended by our network and wider chaplains e.g. street pastor teams and partner organisations in Peterborough.
Strategic Goals
These continue to be:
Developing relationships with and amongst is
Productive engagement with supporting bodies (faith groups, church leaders, Chamber of Commerce, Professional Organisations etc
Establishing Training Opportunities for Chaplains
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In addition we recognise that the workplace for many is a very different experience. Returning employees to a workplace are showing various levels of concern as businesses plan and implement practices for the future.
We are very conscious of the mental health issues which are manifesting themselves. We feel a role of ‘thought leaders’ in this area is vital for the benefit of this community. We will continue to develop and add content to our Workplace Wellbeing Hub website.
Engaging with denominational leaders
Being active with WCM, the national organisation for workplace chaplains.
To conclude The Trustees meet regularly to develop the work of CWC and, as indicated above, are actively seeking to extend the reach of chaplaincy in the workplace and be much proactive in the wider community.
I cannot thank the Trustees enough for their dedication and activity throughout the year.
Alastair Ure Reid (Chair)
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Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT To be inserted
GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 £ |
2023 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|
| RECEIPTS | |||
| Grants received | 0 | 37,500 | |
| Donations | 1,848 | 848 | |
| Total Receipts | 1,848 | 38,348 | |
| PAYMENTS | |||
| Administration and marketing services | 6,313 | 9,056 | |
| Wellbeing Hub | 1,235 | 448 | |
| Telephone and website | 755 | 777 | |
| Memberships and subscriptions | 452 | 392 | |
| Insurance | 398 | 346 | |
| Events | 323 | 220 | |
| Travel and subsistence | 33 | 21 | |
| Promotion | 0 | 1,000 | |
| Other expenses | 0 | 76 | |
| Total Payments | 9,509 | 12,336 | |
| Net receipts/payments for the year | (7,661) | 26,012 | |
| General Fund at 1 January | 27,756 | 1,744 | |
| Transfer from Bursary Fund | 0 | 0 | |
| General Fund at 31 December | 20,095 | 27,756 | |
BURSARY FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ |
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| Investment income | 1,197 | 1,137 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursaries granted | 0 | 0 | |
| Net receipts for the year | 1,197 | 1,137 | |
| Bursary Fund at 1 January | 2,497 | 1,360 | |
| Transfer to General Fund | 0 | 0 | |
| Bursary Fund at 31 December | 3,694 | 2,497 |
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CITY CENTRE CHAPLAINCY (CAMBS) FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 £ |
2023 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Grant received | 0 | 0 | |
| Payment to Light project | 0 | (2,500) | |
| Net receipts for the year | 0 | (2,500) | |
| City Centre Chaplaincy Fund at 1 January | 0 | 2,500 | |
| City Centre Chaplaincy Fund at 31 December | 0 | 0 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 £ |
2024 £ |
2023 £ |
2023 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank account | 23,789 | 30,253 | |||
| Investments | 19,583 | 19,085 | |||
| 43,372 | 49,338 | ||||
| Representing balances in these funds General Fund – Bank account 20,095 General Fund – Investments 19,583 Total General Fund 39,678 Bursary Fund 3,694 City Centre Chaplaincy Fund 0 43,372 |
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| 20,095 | 27,756 | ||||
| 19,583 | 19,085 | ||||
| 39,678 3,694 |
46,841 | ||||
| 2,497 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | ||||
| 43,372 | 49,338 |
INVESTMENTS IN M&G CHARIFUND
| 2024 £ |
2023 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Value at 1 January | 19,085 | 19,545 |
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| Increase/(Decrease) in value | 498 | (460) | |
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| Value at 31 December | 19,583 | 19,085 |
The Receipts and Payments Accounts and Statement of Assets were approved by the Trustees on April 24 2025.
Signed Alastair Ure Reid Chairman and Trustee
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