Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From September 2023 To August 2024
Charity name: Zoar Chapel Fellowship
Charity registration number: 1180484
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Our purpose is to advance the Christian faith through evangelism, Christian teaching, regular meetings, prayer and counselling support and short-term respite care |
| 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 |
Regular services on alternate Sunday afternoons, Bible studies, Prayer and counselling support, hall availability for funerals, public and private events, ballet and choir sessions |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have endeavoured to fulfil guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
| Other | The Chapel and House have undergone extensive renovation work and this was the first year since becoming a more user- friendly space able to be used more readily by community groups. We expect activities to continue to develop. |
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 | We have achieved a more positive and accessible profile in the community. The hall is used by various non-church groups in both regular and one-off events, as well as the regular church meetings. These include a local choir, ballet classes, counselling courses, first aid, funeral care and support. The funeral held here was directly responsible for a donation to go towards window restoration. The hall is now an inviting and well-loved landmark in the village. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Healthy. Renovation work has progressed and we remain in the black. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Small reserves are held in the one and only bank account, as part of the general balance. There are no other savings. The balance endeavours to cover continued renovation work, insurance and utility bills. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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 | The Chapel House is rented by the volunteer pastor/caretaker, paying £500 monthly. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | These are made through personal recommendation to group, discussion and availability |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| 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 | The tenant in the Chapel House is the volunteer pastor/caretaker of the Chapel. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Zoar Chapel Fellowship |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | |
| Charity’s principal address | Chapel House Petworth Road Wisborough Green West Sussex RH14 0BH |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Phillips | Trustee | |||
| Chris Wigley | Trustee | |||
– 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
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 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
We would like to apologise for the lateness of these accounts and report. The trustees have changed a couple of times since 2023/4 and no one took responsibility to see it completed. Please forgive us.
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
| Month | Date | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEPTEMBER | |||
| 09/04/23 | EE Broadband - Hse + Chapel | £62.53 | |
| 09/07/23 | LDH Flooring | £725.00 | |
| 09/14/23 | Chris Bryant | £1,000.00 | |
| 09/19/23 | Rob Allison Carpentry | £165.00 | |
| OCTOBER | |||
| 10/03/23 | EE Broadband | £63.04 | |
| 10/09/23 | Song Book purchases - cash | £60.00 | |
| 10/25/23 | ATS - Wifi extension - chapel | £384.00 | |
| NOVEMBER | |||
| 11/02/23 | EE | £56.88 | |
| 11/06/23 | SSE - ELECTRICITY | £2,806.57 | |
| 11/14/23 | Printer cartridge | £27.50 | |
| 11/22/23 | DFS | £100.00 | |
| 11/23/23 | Chris Knott - insurance | £1,167.60 | |
| DECEMBER | |||
| 12/04/23 | EE | £50.80 | |
| 12/06/23 | JWS Landscxapes | £150.00 | |
| 12/14/23 | SSE | £290.23 | |
| JANUARY | |||
| 01/02/24 | EE | £49.34 | |
| 01/28/24 | Refreshments | £10.00 | |
| FEBRUARY | |||
| 02/02/24 | EE | £48.32 | |
| 02/27/24 | Austens - toilet seat - cash | £22.50 | |
| MARCH | |||
| 03/04/24 | EE | £51.48 | |
| 03/04/24 | 3 Tables from Amazon | £63.25 | |
| 03/07/24 | SSE | £747.23 | |
| 03/15/24 | Timpsons - keys | £54.00 | |
| APRIL | £49.27 | ||
| 04/02/24 | EE | ||
| MAY | |||
| JUNE | |||
| 06/03/24 | EE | £60.33 | |
| 06/04/24 | Horace Fuller - new lawn mower | £499.00 | |
| 06/05/24 | SSE | £700.06 | |
| 06/08/24 | Mole Valley - garden sprays etc | £59.76 | |
| 06/29/24 | AUSTENS - weedkiller | £19.99 |
£9,543.68
| Month | Date | Description |
Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEPTEMBER '23 | ||||
| 09/01/23 | Rent | £500.00 | ||
| OCTOBER | ||||
| 10/02/23 | Rent | £500.00 | ||
| 10/31/23 | Cash Depost. Nightsafe | £60.00 | ||
| 10/09/23 | Open Day Donations - Cash | £239.85 | ||
| 10/08/23 | Donations - Cash | £34.00 | ||
| NOVEMBER | ||||
| 11/01/23 | Rent received | £500.00 | ||
| 11/05/23 | Donations - Cash | £60.00 | ||
| 28novc23 | Freeman Bros - Funeral fee | £300.00 | ||
| DECEMBER | ||||
| 12/01/23 | Rent | £500.00 | ||
| 12/13/23 | Donations. Cash | £40.00 | ||
| 12/15/23 | Donations at funeral | £70.00 | ||
| JANUARY | ||||
| 01/02/24 | Glee CXhoir renrt (Erin Shgeeha | £130.00 | ||
| 01/02/24 | Rent - house | £500.00 | ||
| 01/10/24 | Donation - cash | £30.00 | ||
| 01/31/24 | Livestock Partners rent received | £70.00 | ||
| FEBRUARY | ||||
| 02/01/24 | Rent house | £500.00 | ||
| MARCH | ||||
| 03/01/24 | Rent house | £500.00 | ||
| 03/11/24 | Robert Kernutt - donation | £4,000.00 | ||
| 03/13/24 | D Kernutt - donation | £4,000.00 | ||
| APRIL | ||||
| 04/02/24 | Rent | £500.00 | ||
| MAY | ||||
| 1-May | Rent | £500.00 | ||
| 05/02/24 | Erin Sheehan | £100.00 | ||
| JUNE | ||||
| 06/03/24 | Rent | £500.00 | ||
| 06/29/24 | Donation Cash | £40.00 |
| JULY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/24 | Rent | £500.00 | |
| AUGUST | 08/01/24 | Rent | £500.00 |
| 08/19/24 | Erin Sheehan | £100.00 | |
| 15273.85 |
| INCOME | |
|---|---|
| House Rent | £6,000.00 |
| Hire of Chapel | £700.00 |
| Donations | 8573.85 |
| Fundraising | |
| Events | |
| Total Received | £15,273.85 |
| EXPENDITURE | |
| Cost of running events | £70.00 |
| Trading Costs | £1,317.60 |
| Utilities | £5,420.08 |
| Building Works | £1,890.00 |
| Advertising | £27.50 |
| Tools and Equipment | £818.50 |
| Total Expenditure | £9,543.68 |
| Current Bank Account (as at 31stAugust) |