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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From: 1 January 2024
To: 31 December 2024
Charity name: Churches in Croxley Green CIO
Charity rogistration number: 1179287
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes
of the charity as set out in
its governing document
Para1.17
To advan￿ the Christian Faith for the
benefit of the public in accordan￿ with the
Slatement of Faith (see the Schedule). This
will be achieved by..
encouraging existing believers
{members and attenders of the
churches in Croxley Green} to
deepen their faith by supporting the
practical demonstration of Christian
values toward their neighbours in
need by the provision of a Parish
Nurse.,
advancing the Christian faith in the
wider communily by offering a
service of excellence and value
through the Parish Nurse project,
which will be of benefit to people of
any faith or none (generally
advanGing the religion)., and
advancing the Christian faith by
sensitively encouraging service
users, where appropriate, to explore
the Christian faith for themselves,
offering prayer, inviting attendance
at local churches and ultimately
seeking to bring them lo a personal
Christian faith.
The relief of those in need, by reason of
youth, age, ill-heallh, disability, financial
hardship or other disadvantage in Croxley
Green, Hertfordshire. In furtherance of this
object, but not further or otherwise, the
trustees shall have the following powers..
to raise money through grants and
donations., and

to employ 2 Parish Nurses.
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
The Parish Nurses provide advice and
support lo residents in Croxley Green in
relation to their health needs in partnership
with the local GPS and their other health
professionals. This work is carried out
through either individual contacts or through
group activities. They provide health
education, advice, family support and where
appropriate initiate the development of local
support groups. Further information about
the work of the Parish Nurse is set out
below under 'Achievements and
Performance,.
The Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefit has been considered during
Trustee meetings, typically led by one of
the Trustees who had researched the
relevanl guidance prior to the meeting.
statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para1.18
Additional information {optionall
You ma
choose to include further slalements 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
Volunteers support the Parish Nursing
ServiGe through one-to-one visiting,
assistant at support groupsltraining events
and administration. During 2024, there
have been four volunteers supporting the
servi￿. They have all completed the
slalutory Safeguarding Training provided
by St Albans Diocese.
They have also completed a volunteer
training course through Parish Nursing
Ministries UK.
Our volunteers are an invaluable asset to
our service.
Contribution made by
volunteers
The Trustees are also grateful to..
Other
Parish Nursing Ministries UK for ils
ontinuing support and guidance.
the churches and individuals in and
around Croxle
Green who have

continued to provide spiritual and
financial support.,
the Maurice and Hilda Laing
Charitable Trust.
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charily,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits lo society as a
whole.
During 2024, the Parish Nurse continued to
provide bespoke care and support to the
people of Croxley Green. This took the form
of individual work, group work, support lo
local drop in cafes. support groups, Toddler
Groups elc.
Para 1.20
Building on the successful work of
developing a Dementia Friendly village
funded initially for one year by the National
Lottery, we were delighted to be able to
secure a further two years funding from the
National Lottery to further develop this
project.
This will continue to fund one Parish Nurse
to work an additional 1 day a week to
further develop Dementia friendly
provisions i.e. churches café's, pubs étc
and local support groups.
The following case study demonstrates a
fairly typical intervention by a Parish Nurse..
Jenny, aged 92, live5 alone, next of kin
Idaughterl lives in USA.
Self referral to PN via a friend with concerns
regarding how Jenny is managing at home.
PN Actions/Reflections through building
confidential and trusting relationship..
Some mild anxiety and possibility of
mild cognitive decline, type 2 diabetes.
Missing appointments due to not being
able to navigate NHS app.
Agreed dlscusslon between PN and
daughter via zoom, explored
perspective of daughter and agreed to
meet when she come to UK.
Meet up with Jenny, her daughter Iwho
was visiting from USA) and lennvs
friend (who had originally introduced
her to PNI, discussion regarding
planninE ahead and risk reduction in
order Jenny can maintain her
independence for as long as possible

and remain in her own home Ithis 15
what was most important for Jenny
'Spiritual Care'l. Mutual agreement for
PN referral for a full Assessment of
Needs from Social Care.
PN attended Jenny's home for face-to-
face Social Care Assessment enabling
daughter to be a part of this via
WhatsApp video. 2.5 hours. PN role-
advocating for Jenny, providing
reassurance, highlighting any potential
concerns- Noted medication not being
taken as prescribed - raised this as a
concern- Social Care following up and
liaising with daughter and GP.
PN provision / Client and Family outcomes..
Provision of a safe and confidential
contact for a vulnerable and very
private person
Risk assessment and planning proactive
steps to reduce risk le.g involve family,
referral for Social Care Assessmentl
Partnership working with Social Care.
Empowerment- daughter now more
aware of Jenny's challenges which
Jenny was reluctant to voice with
daughter before now. Daughter
actioning Power of Attorney,
irkvestigating if she can speak on her
mum's behalf at GP and access to her
mum's NHS account in order to remind
her of appointments. Fall alarm now
being considered by both mum and
daughter.
Medication concerns have been
followed up by the GP practice and a
reminder and monitoring structure put
in place
Spiritual Care- enabling Jenny to stay
In her own home for as long as possible
as per her wishes.
Friend feels reassured that the weight
of responsibility has been shared.
Feedback:
Friend of Jenny- I would like to thank the
Parish Nurse for her involvement with mv
friend, Jenny, in helping to identify the correct
support needed and making contact with her
family. I could see that she was, and still is,

struggling in many areas. Cathy's involvement
has alleviated the weight of responsibility I was
feeling for lenny's welfare and Safety.
Daughter of Jennv-
I'm very grateful, I really do appreciate your
experience and help getting mum sorted out
The benefits lof Parish Nurse involvement)
from my perspective:
The Parish Nurse Service filled a gap
that wasn't covered by either the GP
practice or Watford General (following
a stay in hospital)
Including home visits, seeing mum in
her house and the risks/problems that
come with livinE alone aged 92
Parish Nurse pulled together the
various people needed to help mum
Ime, mum, Social Care, mum's friend,
GPI
Parish Nurse brought experience
needed to identify what help is
required and also prioritising the
important tasks.
Parish Nurse made a referral to social
services for a risk assessment and
providing practical solutions such as
bath boards, grab rails, etc
Parish Nurse contacted mum's GP
practice regarding evening medication
not being taken
l also appreciated knowing I'm not
alone in trying to understand/meet my
mother's needs!
Additional information loptional)
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choose to include further statements where relevant about..
During 2024 we have continued to see a
good balance of people with faith and no
faith accessing the service.
Achievements against
obj&ctiV8S S8t
Para 1.41
There is a balanced variely of se￿iCe
provision around physical and menlal
health in relation to health promotion, one
to one work and support to carerslpartners.
Networking and engagement with other
clinical professionals continue to develop in
a positive way. A recent initiative which
provides drop-in support for people with
experience of cancer has been developed
with the Macmillan Nursing Service. Other
professionals that Ihe Parish Nurse
engages with include GP'S, Admiral
Nurses, CPN'S Social Care staff, CAB etc

Fund raising activities continue lo be
challenging and, and further fundraising is
a high priority.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
sel
Para 1.41
Investment perfomian
against objeGlives
Para 1.41
Following a mid-term financial review in the
light of reduced Grant opportunities the
Trustees recognised that there was a risk
to the long viability of the service and
therefore the decision was made to reduce
the number of paid Parish Nurses lo one. It
was agreed by the Trustees, with advice
from ACAS, that the way to achieve this
would be through making a post redundant.
Criteria were developed against which we
were able to assess the efficacy and impact
of each role using statistical analysis
routinely provided by the Parish Nurses
alongside patient satisfaction data and
other key criteria. Following due process,
one ofthe Parish Nurses was made
redundant from the service with effect
from the end of Janua
2025.
other
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1.21
Donations and grants in the period totalled
£40,238 and fundraising events totalled
£284. After expenditure of £23,588 cash at
bank as at 33 December 2024 was
£44,119.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
staling why they are held
Par0 1.22
The main financial risk to the CIO is a loss
of funding in the short to medium term from
grant making bodies andlor redU￿d
donations from local Churches and
individuals.
The CIO'S reserves policy is that
unrestricted funds held at the beginning of a
period should be sufficient for Ihe period to
cover- in the event of a loss of income
andlor to meet any unforeseen expenditure
that may occur to cover- the following
budgeted costs..
three months, salary {the notice
period is three months).,
total annually incurred costs-

three months, ongoing costs (plus a
10 % conlingency); and
total a￿0mmOdation costs.
Amount of reserves h8ld
Para 1.22
The CIO complied with its reserves policy
throughout the year. As al 31 December
2024. there was £23,425 of unrestricted
funds to cover a reserves requirement of
£6,894.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
oin
concern
Pora 1.22
Not applicable.
Para 1.24
Not applicable.
Para 1.23
Not applicable.
Additional information (optionall
You ma choose to include further statements wher8 relevant about:
The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investmenl 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..
Type of governing document
IlrLisI cleed, ro
al Glidrlei.
How is the charily
constiluted?
le.g Liiiincoi"poraled
association CIO
Not applicable
Para 1.25
Constitution
Para 1.25
Charitable Incorporated Organisation

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
Appointed by existing Trustees
Additional information {optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about..
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity's organisalional
structure and any wider
network wilh which the
charity works
Para 7.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Para 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charit
uses
islered charit
number
Charity's principal address
Churches in Croxle Green CIO
Nota
licable
1179287
clo The Vicarage
All Sainls Church
The Green
Croxley Green
Rickmansworth
Herts WD3 3HJ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates actad if not for whol&
ear
Trustee namè
Office Ilf anyl
Name of person lor body) entiued
toa
olnt trustee
ifan
Rev Miriam Mugan
Deidre Gilmore
Chair
10

Rev Paul Palmer
Richard Griffiths
Hendrik Jacob
Blokhuis
Treasurer
14
15
16
Cor
orate trustees- names of the directors at the dale the re ort was a
Dlrector name
roved
Name of trustees holding title lo property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Dates acted if not for whole
9ar
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 thé charity's own
assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addrossos of advlsers (Optional informationl
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members Ioptlonal Information)

Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
Other o
tional information
12

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abovo.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
ChaTr, etc}
D&it)IiL
CHAIR
C-i Lfvl O
Date
30101 11025

## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Churches in Croxley Green CIO** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 1 and 2. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

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. 

Sanskruti Purohit                                                                                                              Date: 31/10/2025 

Charity Examiners 

117a St. John's Hill, Sevenoaks TN13 3PE