## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1[st] April 2021 Period start date To 31[st] March 2022 Period end date**
## **Charity name: Sticklepath Community Church**
## **Charity registration number: 1180318**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 The object of the CIO is to
of the charity as set out advance the Christian faith for
in its governing the public benefit, for the glory
document of God in worship, preaching
the gospel and ministry of the
Word, and to further such other
charitable purposes as shall, in
the opinion of the trustees,
further the work of the church,
in accordance with the
statement of beliefs in the
Schedule in Devon and in such
other parts of the United
Kingdom or the world as the
charity trustees may from time
to time think fit.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and
1.19
activities in relation to Our main purpose is to provide an open and
those purposes for the accessible place of Christian worship within the
public benefit, in village of Sticklepath, allowing opportunity for
particular, the activities,
those seeking Christian fellowship and/or
projects or services
enlightenment to be helped and encouraged.
identified in the
The bulk of our meetings are held within the
accounts.
village hall, which assists in keeping the building
in use, and open, and therefore available for
wider community use.
We have also supported (mainly financially)
various organisations, both locally and further
afield, which either provide practical and/or
spiritual help to individuals or communities at
their point of greatest need.
An example of local support would be funding
given to ‘Connect’, an organisation working
within the local senior schools, giving support to
the students with their
social/practical/educational/spiritual needs, and
in addition supporting the college staff in their
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work.
Our wider support includes, for example,
Mission Aviation Fellowship, who fly personnel
and materials in and out of some of the world’s
most inaccessible places, to provide help and
relief to some of the poorest and
underdeveloped communities. They can also
help in areas where natural disasters have
occurred.
Statement confirming Para 1.18
whether the trustees The trustees can confirm that the
have had regard to the work of the charity does aim to
guidance issued by the provide ‘public benefit’ in the
Charity Commission on majority of its actions.
public benefit
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## **Additional information (optional)**
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SORP reference
Grant making will be directed by
Para 1.38 compliance with the agreed policy.
Policy on grant making The main points being :-
advancement of the Christian
faith, relief of poverty and poor
health, and support of such
charitable purposes which can use
specialist abilities to achieve that
which we are unable to fulfill. All
of this being tested soundly to
prevent the immoral or illegal use
of funds.
Para 1.38
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment
Para 1.38 Currently the charity has no paid
Contribution made by staff/workers, consequently all the
volunteers work and administration is carried
out on a voluntary basis. Only
legitimate necessary expenses are
met by the charity.
Other
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## **Achievements and Performance**
SORP reference
**The charity has provided a safe and open place for anyone in the community to attend our meetings**
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to express their social and
spiritual needs.
We have re-established, after
theCovid19 pandemic break, our
regular assistance to St Mary’s, C
of E church, to further the work
within their circle of influence.
Within the year we have
participated in a joint
collaboration of monthly ‘Village
Praise’ meeting, aimed at being a
more open and accessible form of
meeting for the community. This
joint project has been a blessing
and encouragement to those
endeavouring to make the Cof E
building more accessible, and it
has been a strengthening
challenge to both congregations.
SCC has also assisted, the
refurbishment of St Mary’s, with a
financial donation to the building
fund.
As we come back from the effects
of the pandemic, the church has
endeavoured to keep up with the
Summary of the main support it has been able to
Para 1.20
achievements of the provide in past years. Even with
charity, identifying the reduced income,(fewer meetings
difference the charity’s and fewer attendees), we have
work has made to the been able to continue the ‘regular
circumstances of its support’ to organisations
beneficiaries and any previously supported,
wider benefits to society Our support of Christians
as a whole. Against Poverty helps to provide
assistance to anyone in financial
difficulty. CAP is now a nationally
recognised charity achieving great
results.
As previously mentioned in this
report, the work carried out, by
Mission Aviation Fellowship, brings
real benefit to those it serves in
truly remote areas and these type
of organisations can only exist
with support from others.
It can be seen that the bulk of the
funds generated are not being
used by the charity itself, but are
being passed on to appropriate
organisations and individuals, who
are able to meet the specific
‘needs’ in various locations, both
locally, nationally and
internationally – in accordance
with the desired aims of the
charity.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
We do not ‘fundraise’ in the
Performance of normally understood way. Nearly
fundraising activities Para 1.41 all income is given to the church
against objectives set by freewill offerings from the
membership and congregation.
Any fundraising activities would
be for a special cause, of which
there has been one this year. This
was a specific offering for Farm
Community Network, an
organisation working within the
agricultural community of this
country, providing help to those
suffering under the stresses and
strains of the industry.
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Income for the year has been
financial position at the affected by the on/off closures,
end of the period brought on by the pandemic and
the slow return after the ‘opening
up’. With a commitment to
continue with as much grant
making as normal, it has left the
reserves slightly down again. This
is acceptable and will not cause
any financial issues within the
foreseeable future.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Reserves still remain at a
policy for holding reasonable level, having been
reserves stating why they boosted (in 2017/18) by a gift
are held (£25,000), from an asset
distribution by trustees, from a
local church closure. (A gift given
with no restriction put on it use.)
The amount in reserve is being
reduced annually, but having a
reserve at this current level will
allow any possible change of
staffing or commitment to be
enabled without unnecessary
hindrance due to lack of
immediate funding.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £25,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 N/A
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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The charity’s principal Freewill offerings from the
sources of funds Para 1.47 congregation and members
(including any
fundraising)
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description of the Para 1.46
principal risks facing the
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charity
other
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25
constituted? CIO
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 A trustee must be able to
methods including details subscribe to the statement of
of any constitutional beliefs in the Schedule and will be
provisions e.g. election to elected by the members of the CIO
post or name of any
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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Trustees are required to access
Policies and procedures the Charity Commission website
adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and familiarize themselves with
and training of trustees the relevant rules and regulations
required to fulfil the role of
trustee. This will be confirmed
periodically at appropriate
meetings.
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
The church is affiliated to
Relationship with any Para 1.51 Partnership UK This is a grouping
related parties of likeminded churches and
individuals which has come
together to provide support to
churches including: recruitment/
consultancy on strategy/advice on
church governance and trust
matters.
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Sticklepath Community Church
Other name the charity N/A
uses
Registered charity 1180318
number
Charity’s principal
address 14, Hunters Gate,
Okehampton,
Devon
EX20 1SU
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Mr. Derrick Membership of CIO
1
Andrew
2 Mr. Philip Dennis Deacon/Elder Membership of CIO
Mr .Glyn Treasuer Membership of CIO
3
Williams
4
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year**
**Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets held in this capacity N/A 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
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address 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)** Philip Henry John Dennis **Full name(s)** Glyn Williams **Position (eg** Treasuer Deacon/Elder **Secretary, Chair, etc)**
**Date** 03/11/2022
**Charity Name Sticklepath Community Church (C.I.O.)**
**No (if any) 1180318**
**Receipts and payments accounts For the period** Period start date Period end date **To from** 4/1/2021 3/31/2022
## **Section A Receipts and payments**
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Freewill Offering 5,647 - - 5,647
90 Day Notice Account - Interest 8 - - 8
Gift Aid - year end 5/4/19 - - - -
GASDS - year end 5/4/19 - - - -
Gift Aid/GASDS - 5/4/20 - - - -
Gift Aid - 2020/2021 861 - - 861
Harvest Offering (for FCN) 575 - - 575
- - - -
7,091 - - 7,091
Sub total (Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - -
Total receipts 7,091 - - 7,091
A3 Payments
Insurance 309 - - 309
Cost of Activities 388 - - 388
Licences/Subscriptions 683 - - 683
Donations to other Organisations 11,186 - - 11,186
Expenses for Visiting Speakers 45 - - 45
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ 12,611 ] - - 12,611
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - -
Total payments 12,611 - - 12,611
Net of receipts/(payments) - 5,520 - - - 5,520
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 31,253 - - 31,253
Cash funds this year end 25,733 - - 25,733
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## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**
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|**Categories**|**Details**||**funds**||**funds**|
|**B1 Cash Funds**|Lloyds Current Account
CAF 90 Day Notice Account
**_Total cash funds_**||**to nearest £**
**8,783**
**16,950**
**-**
**25,733**|
|**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|
||(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))||OK|OK||
||||**Unrestricted**||**Restricted**|
||||**funds**||**funds**|
|**B2 Other monetary assets**|**Details**||**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|
|**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|
|**B3 Investment assets**|**Details**||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**|**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||
|**B4 Assets retained for the**|**Details**||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**|**Cost (optional)**
**-**||
|**charity’s own use**||||
|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|
||||**Fund to which**||**Amount due**|
|**B5 Liabilities**|**Details**||**liability relates**|
|**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**(optional)**|
|Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees||Signature|Print|Name||
||||G.WILLIAMS
P.H.J.DENNIS|||
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CC16a
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**Last year**
## **to the nearest £**
**4,029 38 2,219 364 2,156 - - - 8,806**
**8,806**
**282 37 656 12,138 - - - - - 13,113**
**13,113 - 4,307 - 35,560 31,253**
## **Endowment funds**
**to nearest £ - - - -**
OK
**Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - -**
**Current value (optional) - - - - -**
**Current value (optional)**
**When due (optional)**
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Date of
approval
10/28/2022
11/4/2022
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