Cromhall Chapel
(Registered Charity Number 1179269)
Annual Report And Financial Statement
January 2024 to December 2024
Section A: Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name and Address:
Cromhall Chapel (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and Registered Charity No. 1179269) is situated at Townwell, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AQ.
Registered Number:
Cromhall Chapel became a CIO under Registration Charity Number 1179269 on 19[th] July 2018. All assets and liabilities were transferred to the CIO from the former Cromhall Chapel on 30[th] September 2019. This report is for January 2024 to December 2024
Trustees:
The Church Officers who are the Pastor and Elders, are also Trustees of the Church. The following have served as Trustees this year.
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Simon Carey
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David Frampton
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Timothy Scolding
Section B: Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Documentation:
The Governing Documentation consists of:
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The Constitution adopted by the Membership of Cromhall Chapel, dated 13[th] June 2018 and approved by The Charity Commission on 19[th] July 2018; and
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The Handbook containing the Rules & Regulations of the Church and adopted by the Members, dated 13[th] June 2018.
We adhere to the Statement of Faith as set out by the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC).
Only those Members whose spiritual life meets the Scriptural standards are eligible to be appointed an Officer.
The Pastor is appointed at a Special Church Business meeting especially called for this purpose and is by ballot. The appointment is reviewed by the Membership every four years.
The Elders are normally appointed at the Annual General Meeting and will normally serve for a period of four years, after which time they must either retire or be reappointed.
The Trustees must hold at least four Trustee meetings in a twelve-month period, but in reality, meetings are generally held every month.
Section C: Objectives and Activities
Summary of Objectives and Main Activities
Cromhall Chapel is affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches and adheres to its Basis of Faith.
The purposes of the Church are the advancement of the Christian faith primarily but not exclusively within Cromhall; also, such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Members of the Church in general meeting, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness, the advancement of education; and the provision of community facilities.
The Church Officers and Members are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have regard to it in their administration of the Church. They believe that, by fulfilling its responsibility to work together with the Pastor and cooperate in all matters of concern and importance for the promotion of the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic and social, it provides a benefit to the public by:
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Providing resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the church offers.
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Promoting Christian values, and service by members of the church, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
Section D: Achievements and Performance
Review of activities and achievements
This Year has seen a time of growth in the numbers meeting together both in our Sunday morning and evening services. During the week we have our home groups, and Wednesday night Bible studies. Regularly through the year we also have had Saturday breakfasts. We have continued to use Zoom so those that are unable to be with us in person can also join in our times together.
As a chapel we seek to be a positive presence in the community. Some of the ways we have been seeking to achieve this is through working together with the Local Anglican Church having Joint services at harvest and Christmas Eve. We have worked with the local parish council to provide one of the three defibrillators in Cromhall and we continue to maintain and keep it ready for use. We have worked with the St Andrews school to provide weekly times of worship. The Chapel building is also used by St Andrews school for its Governors meeting, for some staff meetings and for gatherings such as the school nativity play. We have worked with the local volunteer shop to provide someone to cover one of the shifts each week.
We host Cromhall Crafters which is open to all who live in the village. We also provide a weekly warm space for any in the village to come in for coffee cake and friendship
Members of the congregation are also helping within the community, these include running a parents and tots’ group, running a coffee morning in the next village, prison visiting and regular donations to a local food bank.
As a Chapel we continue to support Christian work around the world. We regularly support work in Thailand, Brazil, and support work with the Sailor’s Society helping crew members on the ships coming into Portbury and Avonmouth docks. During the year we have also given gifts to several different charities working to provide care for those in need in other parts of the world
Section E: Financial Review
The financial report including the Receipts & Payments account and a summary of our cash assets is attached from which it can be seen that we have had a good stable financial year.
The Church Officers constantly review the level of funds and seek to ensure sufficient is carried forward to meet anticipated expenditure necessary to enable the church to continue its activities and to maintain the properties in good condition.
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting this report of the Church for the 12 month period to 31[st] December 2024.
The information set out above regarding the Trust forms part of our report and the attached accounts are those of the church which we have prepared and were approved and adopted on 31[st] January 2025.
We look forward in anticipation to 2025 and seek the Lord's guidance and blessing as the chapel at Cromhall, a Registered Charity (CIO), continues Christian worship, witness and community support in Cromhall and the surrounding area. Signed on behalf of the trustees.
Approved by order of the board of trustees and signed on its behalf
Name: Simon Carey
Date – 31[st] January 2025
Cromhall Chapel (Registered Charity: 1179269) Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Cromhall Chapel I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31 Oecember 2024, which consist of the Receipts and Payments Account for the Year and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at the End of the Year... As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111"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 14515)Ib) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or *the accounts do not accord with the accountin8 records, 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. Natalie Winkworth Small Price to PA l Downleaze Drive Chipping Sodbury Bristol 8S37 6EU 28 February 2025
Cromhall Chapel (Registered Charity: 1179269)
Receipts and Payments Accounts for the Period from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024
| Section A Receipts and Payments A1 Receipts Donations Other Gifts Tax Reclaimed Interest on Savings Gifts and Legacies Sundry Receipts Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales Sub total Total receipts A3 Payments Pastor Church Supplies/Administration FIEC Guest Speakers Mission Services/Utilities Cleaning Mileage Books, Music and Worship Ministries and Outreach Insurance and Legal Repairs and Renewals Training, Courses and Conferences Other Gifts Sundry Expenses Sub total A4 Asset and investment purchases Sub total Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ 38129 7786 0 45914 39404 0 0 0 0 2087 17232 0 0 17232 8481 287 0 0 287 105 0 0 0 0 2581 12 0 0 12 1664 55659 7786 0 63445 54322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55659 7786 0 63445 54322 26566 4620 0 31186 28841 1648 0 0 1648 1742 900 0 0 900 900 1471 0 0 1471 1583 13397 3166 0 16563 10892 1441 0 0 1441 4656 1080 0 0 1080 1180 575 0 0 575 406 549 0 0 549 436 300 0 0 300 72 1884 0 0 1884 1306 810 0 0 810 2590 425 0 0 425 365 55 0 0 55 2150 8287 0 0 8287 325 59387 7786 0 67172 57443 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59387 7786 0 67172 57443 -3728 0 0 -3728 -3120 0 0 0 0 0 23708 0 0 23708 26828 19980 0 0 19980 23708 |
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Cromhall Chapel (Registered Charity: 1179269)
Receipts and Payments Accounts for the Period from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024
Section B Statement of Assets and Liabilities at the End of the Period
| Categories Details B1 Cash funds Bank Balances Total cash funds Details B2 Other monetary assets Income Tax to be Reclaimed Details B3 Investment assets Details B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Chapel Building Chapel Fixtures and Fittings Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ 19980 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19980 0 0 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ 7431 0 0 Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) 0 0 0 0 Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) Unrestricted 0 0 Unrestricted 0 0 0 0 Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) When due (optional) 0 0 Print Name Date of approval Simon Carey 31st Jan 2025 |
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