Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022 Period end date
Charity name: CALVARY CHAPEL
Charity registration number: 1050895
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1 PURPOSE The purpose of Calvary Chapel is to: 1.1 Worship God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit 1.2 Build up the Church of Jesus Christ through the teaching of the Word of God - the Bible - and the ministry of the Spirit 1.3 Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in order that men, women and children may, through the convicting work of the Holy Spirit, repent and believe in Jesus ChristastheirSaviourandLord. |
| 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 |
The principal activities of Calvary Chapel Portsmouth are to provide Christian services and meetings that facilitate the worship of God, the teaching of the Bible and fellowship for both believers and those interested in the Christian faith. These meetings are open to all in the local and wider community. In addition to this, we provide study materials and other free resources online via our website www.calvaryportsmouth.co.uk |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that the trustees are aware of an have regard to the requirement to provide public benefit as highlighted above. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Members of Calvary Chapel Portsmouth could all be considered volunteers in that opportunity is given for them to volunteer their time and expertise to fulfil the aims of the charity. Financial contributions are also voluntary and facilitate Calvary Chapel Portsmouth being able to provide the services as detailed above for the public benefit of those in our local and wider community. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | Calvary Chapel Portsmouth offers believers and those interested in the Christian faith a place of community and fellowship where they can explore, be taught and ask questions regarding the Christian faith. In addition, we hold public times of congregational worship. Many studies have been done on the physiological and health benefits this affords. Through our teaching of the Bible we are able help communicate valuable principles of love, respect, tolerance, morality etc. that has a practical benefit in daily life. In this way we are able to fulfil our obligation to provide public benefit by equipping those who join with us for life’s challenges. As a result of COVID19 we have extended our meetings to now ofer online as well as in-person meetings. This allows housebound and others who may not be able to join us in person to stay connected |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
As a result of COVID lockdown the Trustees set an objective of being able to continue meetings, albeit online, to prevent individuals (particularly those living alone) becoming isolated and without support. This objective was met and continues to be |
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| met by our providing online prayer meetings, Bible studies and the opportunity for members to celebrate Communion (the Eucharist) online also. We have had a number of members join who have commented on the positive mental health benefts of being connected to a Christian community from the comfort of their own homesin thisway. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Please see accounts provided by BaylissWare Chartered Accountants, Waterloovile & Southampton, Hampshire, UK – Contact Bayliss Ware |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity does not hold reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The giving is enough to cover the expenses and costs of maintaining Calvary Chapel Portsmouth, but there is not sufficient funds to hold reserves. |
| 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 |
The principal source of funds for the charity are regular tithing by the members, done either via direct debit, by cash or cheque in person, or from donations via the website. |
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| 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 | Calvary Chapel Church Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | unincorporated association |
| 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 | 3.1 Officers The officers of the Church shall be a Pastor, secretary and treasurer. The secretary and treasurer shall be appointed from the members of the Church Council and can be one and the same person. 3.2 Appointment Officers are appointed by the Church Council and serve until retirement or removal from office. 3.3 Removal Officers may be removed from office by a two thirds majority vote of the Church Council |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Calvary Chapel |
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| Other name the charity uses | Calvary Chapel Portsmouth |
| Registered charity number | 1050895 |
| Charity’s principal address | 121 Park House Farm Way Havant PO9 4AJ |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| BarryForder | Pastor | CalvaryChapel Board | ||
| Peter Arthur- Worsop |
Treasurer | Calvary Chapel Board | ||
| Robert Bennett | Secretary | CalvaryChapel Board | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets 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) Peter Arthur-Worsop Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 05/10/2023
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Charity Name No (if any)
SYNERGY INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES 1176667
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/01/2022 31/12/2022
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Tithes and offering 14,614 - - 14,614 -
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Sub total (Gross income for
- - 14,614 -
AR) [ 14,614 ]
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 14,614 - - 14,614 -
A3 Payments
Office expenses and consumables 17,720 - - 17,720 -
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Sub total [ 17,720 ] - - 17,720 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 17,720 - - 17,720 -
Net of receipts/(payments) - 3,106 - - - 3,106 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end - 3,106 - - - 3,106 -
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
31/10/2023
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Bank Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 825 - - - - - 825 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
31/10/2023
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name SYNERGY INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES members of On accounts for the year 31 December 2022 Charity no 1176667 ended (if any) Set out on pages Page 1 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 31/10/2022
Signed: Name: Olukayode Obisesan
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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