THE CHURCH HOUSE, NANTWICH Clo St Mary's Parish Office, Church Walk. Nantwich CW5 5RG Trustees. Report for the year ended 31st December 2024 Registered Charity No. 1177087 The governing documents of Ihe charily, to which the trustees have adhered, are a Trusl Deed dated 19th December 1 as amended by a Supplemental Deed dated 19th October 2017. As the charity Is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Clo} there is also a constitution which is dated 191h October 2017. The following Trustees served during the year, all of whom were appointed by the existing trustees.. Mr Stephen Welch Mr Paul Everson Rev. Dr. Mark Hart Mrs Andrea Howell-Jones Mrs S8rah Phipps Mr Rob Woods Mr Nigel Winzer. Mr lain Hall Mrs Vicky Latham Mrs Margaret Winzer # Mr Bryan Coghlan
PCC Nominee
Officers: Chainnan Secretary Treasurer Rev. Dr. Mark Hart Mr Nigel Winzer Mr Bryan Coghlan The Object of the Charity is the care of the building known both as Church House, Nantwich 8nd the Parish Hall. The Trustees manage the building and associated assets for the benefit of St Mary's Church Nantwich and the wider community. Review of the year. Activities The Trust's activity continues to include the letting the Hall for the following Nantwich and District community use:_ two Bridge Clubs. two Art Classes, a Pilates Class, a Tai Chi Class, a Gardening Club, a Needlework and Craft Club, five Yoga Classes, a Dance School, an adult Ballet Class, a Dementia Friendly Nantwich group, the Wl, Brownies, Guides, Rainbows and Scouts. The Hall is also used by a wide variety of local organisations and families on a one-off basis. St Mary's Church continues to use the Hall as follows. Mums and Tots (pre-school children), Weekly Place of Welcome {for Coffeerrea and a chat), Mothers Union, Sing
@ St Mary's (after-school KS1 hearSal}, Friday Night Live {FNL) a teenager group and younger FNL group just started, Sunday Children's Clubs, Encounter (Café style service), after Sunday servIs coffee. a Monthly Craft Sewcial, Monthly Seniors Lounge plus various one off or semi-regular meetings eg.. Eco Church, Pancake Party, Church Fairs Deanery Synod Standing Committee and PCC Meetings. A separate room is on a long temi let to the Church for use as a Parish Offi. Finance Income, al £32,374, was 80k higher than the previous year. Expenditure at £23,805 Was 170h lower than the previous year largely due more normal energy costs. The trustees again continued to concentrate spending on essenliaSs. The trust had a surplus in ihe year of £8,569. hilst energy costs have continued to fall, they are still higher than pre pandemic levels. Having increased room hire charges by 160 for 2024 the surplus has returned to nom181 levels. To improve Ihe facilities for the Church and local community, the trustees continue to plan the redevelopment of the upper floor of the building to include new toilet and kitchen facilities. Prior to grant applications, funds are being put aside for this purpose as finances permit and currently amount to £49.458. Reserves The trustees endeavour to retain a minimum balance of £15,OCJ) as a reserve against contingencies and emergencies. The balance on the General Reserve at the end of 2024 was £15,144. This report has been approved by the Trustees at a meeting held on 16th April 2025 and signed by Mr Nigel Wnzer Secretary Rev Dr Mark Hart, Chairman
The Church House, Nantwich. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS of the Trustees of the Church House for the year ended 31st December 2024 The Charity is registered th the Charity Commission. th the number 1177087
The Church House, Nantwich. Financial Statements of the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2024. INDEX Independent Examiners Report. Statement of Financial Activities. Balance Sheet. Notes to the Flnanclal Statements. 5t07.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees The Church House, Nanlch On accounts for the year ended 31* December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1177087 Set out on pages 03to07 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the chariws trustees, you are responsible for the prepatIOn of the a¢¢ounls in accordance wtth 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 ACL Independent The charity's gross income was £32.374 and l am qualified to undertake the examinerfs statement examination by beirKJ a qualified member of the I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wilh the examination vthich gives me cause to believe that in, any malerial respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not mplY with the applicable requirements conceming Ihe fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2C()8 other than any r8quirem8nt that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have wne across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attents'on should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be rea¢hed. Signed: Date: 2( Name: Colin Laughlin Relevant professlonal qualificationls) or body (if any): CH IJ sfi rfLr fvcCoLLJY Address: 4, Brassey Way. Wllaston, NanlCh, Cheshire. CW5 6RW IER Oct 2018
The Church House, Nantwich Page. 3 Financial Statements of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2024. General Account Income 2024 2023 Lettings Church Office Other users To181 Lettlngs 6.970 20.888 27.858 6.970 18,707 25,677 Sl Mary's PCC contribution in Ileu ol nI Donations Interest 2,765 920 2, 765 780 668 Total Income 32,374 29,890 Expendlture Insurance 1.694 1.590 Professional Fees Alterations, Maintenance and Repalrs 3.773 1,818 Flxtures. Fittings and Equipment 972 1,398 6.370 13,379 staff Costs 10,122 10,017 Interest on L08n from Nantwich Town Counc51 Sundries 874 Total Expenditure 23,805 28,686 General Account Surplus I (Deficit) for the year 8.569 1,204
The Church House, Nantwich Page. 4 Financial Statements of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2024. Balance Sheet Notes 2024 2023 Flxed Assèts 88,148 88.148 Current Assets Debtors 594 Bank Accounts 84.392 56,086 Cash in Hand 210 53 Totsl Current Assets 64.602 56,733 Current Liabilities Credltors Total assets less Llabllltles 152,750 144,881 represented by: General Regerves 10 15.144 21,575 Property Reserve 11 88.148 88,148 Dgvelopment Reserve 12 49.458 35.158 Reserves carried forward 152,750 144.881 Approved by the Trustees at an Annual Gener81 Meeting held on J 6 Ae.rrf....2025 Signed Signed... . Rev Mark Hart Chairman of Trustees Bryan Coghlan Treasurer
The Church House. Nantwich Page. 5 Notes to the Financlal Statements for the year ended 31st Decefnber 20 1.Accountlng Pollcles la. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance witn the Charities Act 2011 and Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together wrth applicable accounting standards and Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005). In previous years the Trustees accounts have been prepared on an Accruals basis. These Accounts are prepared on the same basis. This means the cost of goods and seNices is accounted for in th8 year they were supplied even if paymènt was not made until the next year. 1 b. We are requir8d to produce a balance sheel which includes the value of fixed assets., any assets that are considered to have a limited useful life will be depreciated.11 is not considered necessary to depreciate any fixed assets this year. Th8 purchase of all assels has, in the past bèen effectively written off in the year of purchase. 2. Altoratlons, Malntenan¢¢ and Repairs. 2024 2023 Buildlng Works Electrlcal Decorating Fire Extingulsher SeNice Lift Maintenance Plumbing Sundry RepaSrs 153.77 2.328.12 23 274.84 594.00 293.50 128.50 3,772.73 215 635 195 1,618 Total 3.Flxtures, Flttlngs and Equlpment. Furniture and Fittings Equipment 942.00 30.00 972.00 785 613 1,398 Totsl 4. Utllltles Electricity Gas Water Less Charge lo PCC for Office Utilty usage Total 2.868.39 3.856.12 710.19 1 065.00 6.369.70 6,195 7,489 760 13,379 6. Staff and Cleanlng Costs Manager Office cost recharge from PCC Clealling Services Casual (Window Cleanef) 2.105.40 3.000.00 4.737.00 280.00 10,122.40 2,105 4.737 175 10,017 Total
The Church House, Nantwich Page.6 Financial Statements of the Trustees for the year ended 315t December 2024. 2024 2023 6. Flxed Assets 88.148 8Q148 The principal fixed asset is Church House rtself. Since the foundation of the TILt in t900 it has nol been valued in the Financial Slatements. A conservatwe replacement value for insurance PUTPOSe$ was estimated to be £S00.000 before the addityons in 2012. The Trustees decided these additions of a Lift and associated enclosure be valued at cost in the Balance Sheet. No other assets owned by the Tiust are valued having been effe¢tNety written off in their year of purchase. 7. Debtors ft Maintenance refund due 594 594 8.Bank and Building Society Accounts Nal West Current Account Nal We8t Busine88 Reserve Account Total 50 64,342 64.392 50 56 036 56.086 9. Croditors
The Church House, Nantwich Page 7 Notes to the Financial Statements forthe year ended 31st De¢ember 2024. 10.General Account. 2024 2023 Brought fLirward as at 1st January 21,575 20,371 SurplLL8 1 (Defi¢i¢) lor the year (see page 3) 8,569 1.204 Transfer lo Development Reserve {15,000) Carried foNard as at 31st December 1S,144 21,575 The trustees hold a minimum balanc& of £15,000 in Ihe General ACcrt a8 8 precaulion against emergendes 11. Property Reserve 2024 2023 Brought forward è8 at 1st January 88,148 88,148 No movement In thè year Carried forward as 31st De¢ember 88,148 88.148 After full repayment of the loan from NTC Ihb reserve now equab the fixed asset value shovm at note 6 12. Development Reserv• 2024 2023 Brought forwaTd as at 1st January 35,158 35,158 E4)&nditure on Development (7001 Transfeed from General A¢cowt 15,000 Carried forward as at 31st December 49,458 35.158 The truslees are planning the redevelopment of the perI70r of the bLiklng lo Include new tollet and kit¢hen facIle$. Prior to grant apptlcation5, funds are being put aswje for this purpose as anCeS permrf(.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees The Churd) House, Nanhvich On accounts for the year ended 31. Dember2O24 Charity no (if any) 1177087 Set out on pages 031007 I report to the trustees on my examination of tfh8 accounts of the above charity {"the TNSV,) for yèar ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the tharity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan¢e with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Actl. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts cartied out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my exarnination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent The charity's gross income was £32.374 and l am qualified to undertake the examlnerfs statement examination by being a qualified member of the I have completed my examination. l Confirm that no material matters hava come to my attention in connection with the examination 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 with the accounting records., or the accounts did nol comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content of accounts set out in th8 Chariti8S {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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 understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Colin Laughlin Relevant professional quallflcation{s) or body (if any): (k rttrLf£LSb IJ s fi Lr E FLKFLfL PrpJb Address: 4, Brassey W8y, Willaston, Nantwich, Cheshire. CW5 6RW Oct 2018 IER
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of chanty accounts. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018