Trustees. Annual Report for the period From Period start date 01 01 To Period end dale 31 12 2023 , 2023 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Maidstone Family Church Other names charity is known by nla Registered charity number lif any) 1177042 Charity's principal address 94 Boxley Road Maidstone Kent Postcode ME14 2BQ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole year Trust•• nama Office Ilf any) N•m¥ of pèrson lor body) entStled to •ppoint trustee Ilf any) 1 Steve Edney 2 David Harman 3 John Hurford Chair Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any ¢ustodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive Dr names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation)
Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Trust Deed Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee selection methods Appointed by the Church Leadership Team Additional govèrnance issues {Optional infomiation) Trustees are recruited, in general, from those who are members of the MFC Leadership Team or long term committed attendees of the church, with a personal faith in Jesus Christ. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., reSationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The Trustees work alongside the Leadership Team of MFC The Leadership Team is led by the Pastor of MFC, who also serves as Chair of Trustees, and is supported by a part-lime administrator. Each member of the Leadership Team is responsible for coordinating a specific area of MFC activities. The activities of the church are run by volunteers who attend MFC. As well as being responsible for the MFC CIO, Trustees work with the MFC Leadership Team in overseeing the Maintenan and use of the MFC church building. The Leadership Team consists of.. Steve Edney {Pastor) Kellie Edney (Administralorl Mark Bingham Neha Lal TeachinglPastoral Care Resources Outreach Families
Section C Ob"ectives and activities Our aim is to contribute to meeting the spiritual, social and physical needs of all those local individuals and families we come into contact with through the various activities of the church. This is irrespective of their background, ulture, ethnicity or station in life. The artivities we provide seek to build a strong community where everybody feels valued and supported. Our aim includes concem for olhers outside our own locality and beyond our shores. We financially support a number of organisations and agencies. Summary ofthe objects of the charity set out in its governing document Our overall purpose is to be a channel for good, by sharing the Christian faith by word and deed and thereby making a positive contribution to societ as a whole. We are building a Christian community where people of all ages and backgrounds can belong. There are a variety of opportunities to meel for corporate worship, teaching, fellowship and service. We believe that what we do helps to build strong families. We provide support and encouragement for children and parents through our parent and toddler group, our children's groups, and our youth group Each activity is tailored to the children and young people who attend, creating an environment where they can have fun, develop life and social skills, and learn more about Jesus. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) We also recognise the importance of respecting and caring for older members of our community. This includes providing much-needed pastoral and practical support, e.g. a phone call, a visit, a lift lo the doctor. As a church. our sense of being 'family' affects almosl everything we do, even down to enjoying a meal together, and so everyone matters, irrespective of age or background. In addition, our building is host to a number of activities which provide specialised support to various people in our community.. a parent support group, Gamblers Anonymous, speech-therapy sessions, and a suicide- bereavement group. We also support various charities both nationally and internationally, with the purpose of relieving hardship and suffering, meeting development and educational needs, and furthering the message of the Christian faith.
Additional detsils of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grant making., policy programme related investment.. contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance OBJECT 1- To advance the Christian faith, in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs, in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may deem fit, by.. 1) The provision and maintenance of a church building for public acts of Chrislian worship and teaching, and as a centre for Christian outreach. 21 Promoting communal prayer, praise and the study of the Bible, on weekly basis. 31 Running groups for children of all ages on a Sunday morning, where they can receive Christian teaching appropriate to their ages. 4) Home-based small groups providing an opportunity to encourage each other, pray together, and study the Bible. 51 Hosting a weekly parent and toddler group, providing an opportunity for parents to get to know each other, as well as a safe play-environmenl for toddlers. 6) A weekly Christian-based children's choir for children of a primary school age. 81 A fortnightly club where families of neuro-diverse children can socialise, have fun and find support. 9) A monthly families-event for children, parents and grandparents from both a church and non-church background. 101 A bi-monthly 'Café Church, event, exploring issues of life and faith in a fun and relaxed way. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year OBJECT 2- To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of goods or services of any kind, including the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may deem fit, by.. 11 Supporting UK charities and indigenous nonoVernMental organisations, particularly in developing countries, for the relief of poverty, famine and the provision of clean water and sanitation. 2) Encouraging 'fair trade, by example and exhortation. 3} Financially supporting agencies and organisations involved in building schools, hospitals and churches abroad. 41 Providing local pastoral visits and practical support for those experiencing hardship or sickness 5) Providing our building for hire to the local community. OBJECT 3- To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the wortd as the Trustees from time to time may deem fit, by.. 1) Supporting the work of local Christian Charities who provide a Christian presence within the schools of the town. 2} Providing funds for educational teaching and materials to be used in schools overseas.
Section E Financial review The policy on ReseNes is to hold £5,000. This represents approximately 1 OOA of annual reIptS. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Reserves have been somewhat depleted due to on-going recovery from Covid, higher than usual inflation and effects of the cost of living. Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial revi detsils {Optional information) Continued fund raising for a club for neuro-diverse families,. grant applications towards the insulation of the main hall ceiling (to be carried out in 20241. You may choose lo include additional information, where relevant aboLrt'. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity, investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information MFC has continued to provide preventative measures against the spread of viruses, in the form of hand gels in the foyer, disposable paper towels in kitchen and toilets, and the introduction of crackers and Individual goblets for communion. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full name(s) J-, £f4lLr J O.JL Position le.g. Secretary, Chair. etc.) Date I,:)/()?/7 7?.,
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR FNGI ANI) ANI) WAI ES M•ld$tone Famlty Church ICIOI Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 01.'01..2023 To 3111W2023 Section A Receipts and payments Unr•strict8d fijnds to lh• n•ar•st Restricted funds Endowmènt funds Total funds Last y•8r th• n•ar•stt to th• n•ar•st£ th• n•ar•st £ to th• n•ar•M £ A1 Recel ts 27.264 10.435 7.445 5.880 1,251 27.264 10,435 7.445 5.880 1.751 6.280 32.23a 3.699 0.272 7.9 3.093 SLJnday Cash Offerings G J Tax Rebate other Receipts Church Gelling 500 6.260 Sub total (Gross income for ARJ 02.275 6.760 59.030 09.752 A2 Asset Inveslmenl Sales, see table . Sub total 52,275 6,760 59,035 59,752 A3Pa ments Wages and NIC IA1ssions ard Lhanl*S 35.OOB 35.000 5.B8J 4.091 3.872 1.870 818 341 3.Tr)0 33.409 4.201 3,852 J.2JO 5,885 4.093 J.J72 1,870 818 fice Expenses SeTvice Expenses and HQ5PrtalY Budding and E9UIPTnenl l.lainten3nce Children Youth & F3mily Work Othreach Coordin31or Ghurch cling (Accessibk TO11} mis¢dIa$ 341 3.LN)o 12.540 8.281 1.028 700 1,726 06.3to Sub total 48.725 9.685 70.811 A4 Asset and Investment urchages, see table Sub rotal Total payments 46,725 9,586 310 70,863 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Tran$fer$ between fund$ Afj Cash funds last year and Cash funds this year end 5,550 2,825 2.726 2,221 7,771 9,085 6.260 11,306 14,031 22,417 11,306
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrl¢ted funds to n•ar•st £ Restricted funds to n•ar•5t £ Endowment funds Catènories Detail to n•ar•5t £ B1 Cash funds Reliance Currenl A£counl 2,670 Rdiance Savings Account 6,001 6.260 Petty Cash Flo81 100 Total cash funds 7,771 6,260 law balances %wlh iecè4JS and payn4pnis Unrestrlclfrd funds to n•r•st£ R¢$tricted funds Endowment funds io n•ar•st t Deiail: Loan on 67A WeMow Roa to r1•4r•st e B2 Other monetary assets 122.000 Fund to which asset belon Ctsrrtni ¥al¥é Details Cost loptionall Fund t(t whlch ass•t b•lo Details Cost loptionall Curr•M valu• B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to %Yhich Ilabiliry r•lar•5 67A Wateroiv Rd knount du• Wh•n du• lopiignall B5 Llabllities Loèfi Irofn Church Growth Trust Iwas 62.000 S1gn6d by one DI Iwo tru5108S on behalf of all thè Irusts8s Signature Print Name Oate Of roval DJ W I
I CHARITY COMMISSION I FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Indepèndent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Maidstone Family Church On accounts for the year ended 315t December 2023 Charity no lif any) 1177042 Set out on pages Ito8 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 3111212023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of Ihe Trusl'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)Ibl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below "I which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord wrth the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements oncerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 otherthan 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 altention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Stephen Michael Ring Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif any): Retired Bank Manager Address: 6 WeSaY Coxheath, Maidstone ME17 4EZ
Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs to hi9hlight material matters ol 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. 10