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 servI￿s 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, Nan￿lch
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 prepa￿tIOn 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, Nan￿lCh, Cheshire. CW5 6RW
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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

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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

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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

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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 TIL￿t 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

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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 ACcr￿t 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
Transfe￿ed from General A¢cowt
15,000
Carried forward as at 31st December
49,458
35.158
The truslees are planning the redevelopment of the ￿perI￿70r of the bLiklng lo Include new tollet and
kit¢hen facIl￿e$. 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. De￿mber2O24
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
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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.
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