2022-12-31-accounts - Grace Church St Austell

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Grace Church St Austell

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1182420

Charity's principal address 23 Sycamore Ave St Austell Cornwall PL25 4DR

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mark Stafford O’Byrne	Elder	Members
Peter Geraint Richards	Elder Chair	Members
Geoffrey Lloyd Kendall	Elder	Members

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name Address	Name Address




Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

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Type of governing document

Constitution

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

Charitable Incorporated Organisation

(eg. trust, association, company)

Appointed by member vote every 5 years Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The purposes of the Church are: 1 the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within St Austell and the surrounding neighbourhood; and 2 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, 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 facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life, provided that the advancement of such purposes must be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the Doctrinal Distinctives and Ethical Statements as may be adopted and amended by the Church from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Church Handbook.

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There are three main identifiable benefits to the public or sections of the public that flow from the church fulfilling its purposes.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Those who come to know and continue in the love of God report that accepting the love of God in Jesus Christ was the best decision they ever made and that knowing this love gives them strength in their everyday life. 2. Advancing the Christian Faith promotes a moral framework. This framework is outlined in the Bible, the Old Testament being interpreted by the New Testament. A summary of the framework is the command for people to love God with their heart, soul, mind and strength and love one's neighbour as oneself. An exposition of the framework can be found in chapters 5-7 of the Gospel of Matthew. Church members are encouraged to live out their faith within the community and to put this moral framework into practice in their everyday lives with everyone they interact with and so this benefits the members of the public who interact with members of the congregation each day.
It is for the public good that the main beliefs of the Christian Faith are made known in society, even if people disagree with the Christian message, because this enables people to make informed choices concerning religious belief and contributes towards a free society where different ideas and beliefs are widely known by the public.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Throughout 2022 we were able to meet weekly on a Sunday morning for a public meeting that was led by either the Elders or visiting preachers. We also had weekly prayer meetings on Tuesday afternoons. All these meetings took place at the Scout Hall, Polmarth Close, PL25 3TU which the church rents for these occasions.

Pastor / elders from local churches supported the work by leading Sunday services.

Various Christians attended the church whilst on holiday.

Trustees meetings are in person again post Covid.

During the summer of 2022 a pastor and his family visited Grace Church whilst on holiday in Cornwall. He had recently left his previous church and was seeking a new ministry. Over the following months the elders had several conversations with him and he also returned to lead some Sunday services and meet church members. At a member’s meeting it was agreed to call him as the pastor at Grace Church with a starting date early in 2023.

Several vulnerable Members have been supported with hospital travel, meals, shopping, lifts etc

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Section E Financial review

Grace Church costs are generally minimal, the greatest being the hire of Brief statement of the the Scout Hall. charity’s policy on reserves The £10,000 earmarked (not in a restricted fund) for a building remains in place. The finances are sufficient for the church to call the aforementioned pastor on a part-time basis. Details of any funds materially None in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Funds are raised by a freewill offering and Direct Debit by members and friends of Grace

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has Expenses for visiting speakers and outreach workers supported the key objectives Literature for distribution, insurance, CCLI licences, hire of premises as of the charity; necessary
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Aspirations of Trustees: to eventually call a full-time pastor and purchase a building. This has been a longterm aspiration,

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) ..\Downloads\GR Signature 19.pdf Full name(s) Peter Geraint Richards Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 20/10/2023

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Charity Name GRACE CHURCH CIO	Charity Name GRACE CHURCH CIO	Charity Name GRACE CHURCH CIO

31STDECEMBER 2022	Charity no (if any)	1182420

Of attached accounts (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended31 / 12 / 2022. 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 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 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to examiner's statement my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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.

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Date: 30 [th] March 2023
Signed:
Name: ROWEDOWRICK ASSOCIATES
Relevant professional MAAT Association of Accounting Technicians
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: 7 TRENOWAH ROAD
BETHEL
ST AUSTELL, PL25 3EB
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GRACE CHURCH CIO ZEBULUN CANTON STREET ST AUSTELL CORNWALL PL26 6JG

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1182420

PROFIT AND LOSS

FOR GRACE CHURCH FOR THE YEAR END 31[st] DECEMBER 2022

PREPARED BY:ROWE DOWRICK ASSOCIATES 7 TRENOWAH ROAD BETHEL ST AUSTELL PL25 3EB TEL: 01726 70700

GRACE CHURCH CIO

CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31[ST] 2022

Chairman:	Peter Richards
Trustee:	Geoffrey Kendall
Registered Address:	Zebulun
	Canton Street
	St Austell
	Cornwall
	PL26 6JG
Charity Registration Number:	1182420

GRACE CHURCH CIO

Accounting records

The trustee’s of a CIO are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the organisation as at the balance sheet date and of its income and expenditure for the year then ended. In preparing those financial statements, the trustee’s are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent

The trustee’s are responsible for keeping proper books of account such as are necessary to give a true and fair view of the organisation’s state of affairs and to explain its financial transactions. The trustee’s must also establish and maintain a satisfactory system of control of its books of account, its cash holdings and all its receipts and remittances, and hence is responsible for safeguarding the assets and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Objects

The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Gorran Haven and the surrounding area, and such other charitable purposes, as shall in the opinion of the charity trustees, facilitate the work of the Fellowship in accordance with 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 provided that the advancement of such purposes are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the Doctrinal Distinctives and Ethical Statements.

Power

The CIO has the power to do anything which is calculated to further its objects or is conductive or incidental to doing so.

Borrow money and to charge the whole or any part of its property as security for the repayment of the money borrowed.
Buy, take on lease or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire any property and to maintain and equip it for use.
Sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any part of the property belonging to the CIO.
Employ and remunerate such staff as are necessary for carrying out the work of the CIO.
Deposit or invest funds, employ a professional fund manager, arrange for the investments or other property of the CIO to be held in the name of a nominee.

Application of Income and Property

The income and property of the CIO must be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects. None of the income or property of the CIO may be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise by way of profit to any member of the CIO

STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2022

(3892) 6099 4631	2021 7300 2691 ----- 9991 1032 692 216 91 600 262 540 --- 200 259	INCOME Donations Offerings Other GROSS PROFIT LESS: EXPENSES Rent 2218 Speakers 1815 Website/Advertising 281 Outreach 400 Gifts 500 Insurance 195 Accountancy/Professional 630 Repairs and Renewals 3458 to Equipment Memberships --- Other76 NET PROFIT FOR PERIOD GIFT AID RECEIVED – HMRC	2022 6190 9599 1650 17439 (9573)
			7866 2568

ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT

In accordance with instructions given to me, I have produced, without audit, the above Profit and Loss Account and Notes to the Account from the accounting records of Grace Church CIO, together with information and explanations supplied to me.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, said Profit and Loss Account and Notes are in accordance therewith.

DATED THIS 30[th] DAY OF March 2023

Ms C O Dowrick

MAAT........................................................................................

GRACE CHURCH

			Bank Reconciliation
	Opening Balance As At 1stJanuary 2022	27553.00
	Income Received	20006.73
	Expenses		9573.08
	Closing Balance As At 31stDecember 2022		37986.65
47559.73 47559.73

47559.73 47559.73

Balance Per Statement: 38116.65 Less: Uncleared Payment: (130.00) 37986.65

We have examined and approved the attached Profit and Loss Account and Bank Reconciliation.

DATED THIS DAY OF 2023 Peter Richards (Chairman) ………………………………………………………………….. Geoffrey Kendall (Trustee) ……………………………………………………………………