Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2020 Period start date To 31/03/2021 Period end date
Charity name: 136 Apologetics
Charity registration number: 1178419
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian religion in the United Kingdom for the benefit of the public through lectures, literature and courses concerning the history, philosophy and evidence for Christianity, and to advance public understanding of the faith |
| 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 |
Due to Covid, the planned annual conference had to be cancelled. However, the charity continued Free resources were created and made available via the website. Additional video editing and sound software was obtained in order and online educational videos/ lectures were released and made freely available |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In adhering to the Charitable Objects, as set out in our governing document, and in the charity’s promotion of education about Christianity (as set out in the commission’s guidance on the Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit) it is the belief of the trustees that ‘136 Apologetics’ has had due regard for the Commission’s guidance |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | In person events/training/talks were not possible due to Covid. However, remote sessions were arranged with local churches and talks were delivered via video conferencing. Free resources were created and made available via the website for viewing/download for anyone with an interest in learning more about Christianity, and this website has been promoted via social media channels. As a result, the website has received considerable traffic. Video editing software which was obtained last year was used to create educational videos which are freely available on social media channels. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | The charity has covered all its costs, and has made planned purchases of necessary software. Sufficient funds were donated for all necessary costs and at the year end there was an acceptable level of cash remaining. There is no cause for concern as the nature of the charity’s work means that overheads and costs are very small. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There are no plans at present to hold reserves as there are no essential ongoing costs to be covered. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | As stated, we feel at present there is no need to accrue reserves as there are minimal overheads and no financial risks. |
| 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 | |
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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 | 136 Apologetics is governed by its Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 136 Apologetics is a CIO |
| 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 | Additional or other trustees may only be appointed by the Board of Trustees. In the event that a new trustee is required, any member of the board may propose a suitable person for consideration. Following discussion (and possible informal interview) the Board will then vote on whether to accept the nominee. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | 136 Apologetics |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1178419 |
| Charity’s principal address | 26 The Walk, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7AH |
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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| Malcolm Craig Northwood |
Chair | |||
| David Jones | Trustee | |||
| Clyde Thomas | Trustee | |||
| Andrew Watt | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| n/a | ||
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 |
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| 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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
M C Northwood | |
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| Malcolm Craig Northwood | ||
Chair |
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| 30/03/22 | ||
| 30/03/22 |
Charity Name No (if any) 136 Apologetics 1178419 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2020 31/03/2021
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 112 805 88 119 - - - - 1,124 - - - 1,124 437 162 274 - - - - 873 - - - 873 251 - - 251 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ |
Total funds to the nearest £ 112 805 88 119 - - - - 1,124 - - - 1,124 437 162 274 - - - - - - 873 - - - 873 251 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 112 805 88 119 - - - - 1,124 - - - 1,124 437 162 274 - - - - - - 873 - - - 873 251 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Ticketed events | 112 | - - - - - - - - - |
112 | - | ||
| Donations | 805 | 805 | - | |||
| Gift aid | 88 | 88 | - | |||
| Software refund | 119 | 119 | - | |||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
1,124 | 1,124 | - | |||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| - | 1,124 | - | ||||
| Website hosting/costs | 437 | - - - - - - - - - - |
437 | - | ||
| Events advertising/promotion | 162 | 162 | - | |||
| Video and sound editingsoftware | 274 | 274 | - | |||
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| **Sub total ** | 873 | 873 | - | |||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| - | 873 | - | ||||
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| 251 | - | - | 251 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
30/03/2022
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| 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 Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) None Details Cash at bank Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 251 - - - - - 251 - OK 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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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
30/03/2022
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