Trustees’ annual report for the Charity, 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2023
In 2023 Grace Church appointed Chris Davies as pastor on a part time basis (.6FTE). Chris’ ministry began in March 2023 and the induction service coincided with the fifth anniversary service of the church. It was attended by many other Christians in the area who came to support the church.
Later in the year, at a meeting on 26 November of members, it was agreed by the church that Chris’ hours should increase to .8FTE commencing as of 1 Dec 2023.
The church has continued to meet each Sunday morning at the Scout Hall venue and also weekly for prayer on Tuesday afternoons. A number of new people to the church have started attending regularly. During the course of the year several members of the congregation were baptised and there have been new members welcomed into the church family. (As of end Dec 2023 the number in membership was 22.) The church also welcomes visitors from other parts of the UK and abroad regularly, especially during the holiday season.
Each month there is an opportunity for the congregation to continue fellowship over a shared lunch, followed by a more informal afternoon service. This has been a good opportunity for the church attendees to get to know each other more as well as to grow in their knowledge and understanding of the word of God.
In December a Christmas craft event for ladies was held, this was well attended and favourably received.
Every month the men and women meet separately, in homes, to study the Bible and increase fellowship.
The elders meet regularly for prayer and to discuss church matters.
There are also other smaller informal groups that regularly take place allowing for the establishment of deeper fellowship and teaching.
Grace Church St Austell Registered Charity (CIO) N[o ] 1182420
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee$ GRACE CHURCH CIO On accounts for the year ended 31sf DECEMBER 2023 Charlty no lrfany) 1182420 Set out on pages Of attached accounts I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 3111212023. Responsibilities and bas18 of report As the Gharity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chanlies Act 2011 {'the Ac*"). I report in resped 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 foll0v 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 •xaminer's ststement come to my attention in conne¢tion vthh the examination which gives me ause to believe that in. any material resped". the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Chartties Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fonn and content of aGGounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no conoms and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention shoukl be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the aco)unts to be reached. Slgned." fr JG ROlIVEDOVffiICK ASSOCIATES Date: Name: Relovant professional qualrficatlon(8) or body (if any): MA4T Assoaation of Accounting Tethnicians Address: 7 TRENOWAH ROAD BETHEL ST AUSTELL. PL25 3EB IER Oct 2018
GRACE CHURCH CIO ZEBULUN CANTON STRE ST AUSTELL CORNWALL PL26 6JG CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1182420 PROFIT AND LOSS FOR GRACE CHURCH FOR THE YEAR END 31" DECEMBER 2023 PREPARED BY:_ ROWE DOWRICK ASSOCIATES 7 TRENOWAH ROAD BETHEL ST AUSTELL PL25 3E8 TEL: 01726 707LKI
GRACE CHURCH CIO CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2023 Chairman: Peter Richards Trustee: Geoffrey Kendall Registered Address: Zebulun Canton Street St Au5tell Cornwall PL26 6JG Charity Registration Number: 1182420
GRACE CHURCH CIO Accountln8 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 or8anisation as at the balance sheet date and of its income and expenditure forthe year then ended. In preparin8those 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 keepin8 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 tn accordance wtth the Basis of Faith. primarily, but not exclusively, within St Austell 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 facilitie5 provided that the advancement of such purposes are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the Doctrinal Distinrtives and Ethical Statements. Power The CIO has the powerto do anything which is calculated to further its objert5 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 belonglng to the cio. Employ and remunerate such staff as are necessary forcarrying 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. Appllcatlon 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 profitto any member of the CIO
STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2023 2022 6190 9599 1650 17439 INCOME Donations Offerings Other GROSS PROFIT 2023 13815 13382 4250 31447 LESS: EXPENSES Wages Rent Speakers WebsitelAdverti5ing Printing, Stationery, Postage Outreach Gifts Insurance Accountancy/Professional Licences Repairs and Renewals to Equipment Travel and Subsistente Memberships Other 19673 2160 144 343 142 150 31 218 iiio 142 2218 1815 281 51x1 195 630 3458 629 425 214 9573 76 25381 7866 56 NET PROFIT FOR PERIOD GIFfAID RECEIVED- HMRC 6066 4729 ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT In accordance with instruttions given to me. I have produced, without audit. the above Profit and Loss Account and Notes to the Account frorn 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 accordan therewith. DATED THIS DAY OF Iwcki 2024 Ms C O Dowrick MAAT.....fP.........
GPACE CHURCH CIO Bank Reconciliation Opening Balance As At 37986.65 1st January 2023 ncome Received 36176.45 Expenses 25380.95 Closing Balance As At 48782.15 31 December 2023 74163.10 74163.10 Balance Per Statement: Add: Uncleared Income: 47672.15 iiio.00 48782.15 We have examined and approved the attached Profit and Loss Account and Bank Reconciliation. DATED THIS DAY OF 2024 Peter Richards (Chairman) Geoffrey Kendall (Trusteel
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee$ GRACE CHURCH CIO On accounts for the year ended 31sf DECEMBER 2023 Charlty no lrfany) 1182420 Set out on pages Of attached accounts I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 3111212023. Responsibilities and bas18 of report As the Gharity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chanlies Act 2011 {'the Ac*"). I report in resped 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 foll0v 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 •xaminer's ststement come to my attention in conne¢tion vthh the examination which gives me ause to believe that in. any material resped". the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Chartties Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fonn and content of aGGounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no conoms and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention shoukl be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the aco)unts to be reached. Slgned." fr JG ROlIVEDOVffiICK ASSOCIATES Date: Name: Relovant professional qualrficatlon(8) or body (if any): MA4T Assoaation of Accounting Tethnicians Address: 7 TRENOWAH ROAD BETHEL ST AUSTELL. PL25 3EB IER Oct 2018
GRACE CHURCH CIO ZEBULUN CANTON STRE ST AUSTELL CORNWALL PL26 6JG CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1182420 PROFIT AND LOSS FOR GRACE CHURCH FOR THE YEAR END 31" DECEMBER 2023 PREPARED BY:_ ROWE DOWRICK ASSOCIATES 7 TRENOWAH ROAD BETHEL ST AUSTELL PL25 3E8 TEL: 01726 707LKI
GRACE CHURCH CIO CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2023 Chairman: Peter Richards Trustee: Geoffrey Kendall Registered Address: Zebulun Canton Street St Au5tell Cornwall PL26 6JG Charity Registration Number: 1182420
GRACE CHURCH CIO Accountln8 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 or8anisation as at the balance sheet date and of its income and expenditure forthe year then ended. In preparin8those 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 keepin8 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 tn accordance wtth the Basis of Faith. primarily, but not exclusively, within St Austell 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 facilitie5 provided that the advancement of such purposes are undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the Doctrinal Distinrtives and Ethical Statements. Power The CIO has the powerto do anything which is calculated to further its objert5 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 belonglng to the cio. Employ and remunerate such staff as are necessary forcarrying 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. Appllcatlon 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 profitto any member of the CIO
STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2023 2022 6190 9599 1650 17439 INCOME Donations Offerings Other GROSS PROFIT 2023 13815 13382 4250 31447 LESS: EXPENSES Wages Rent Speakers WebsitelAdverti5ing Printing, Stationery, Postage Outreach Gifts Insurance Accountancy/Professional Licences Repairs and Renewals to Equipment Travel and Subsistente Memberships Other 19673 2160 144 343 142 150 31 218 iiio 142 2218 1815 281 51x1 195 630 3458 629 425 214 9573 76 25381 7866 56 NET PROFIT FOR PERIOD GIFfAID RECEIVED- HMRC 6066 4729 ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT In accordance with instruttions given to me. I have produced, without audit. the above Profit and Loss Account and Notes to the Account frorn 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 accordan therewith. DATED THIS DAY OF Iwcki 2024 Ms C O Dowrick MAAT.....fP.........
GPACE CHURCH CIO Bank Reconciliation Opening Balance As At 37986.65 1st January 2023 ncome Received 36176.45 Expenses 25380.95 Closing Balance As At 48782.15 31 December 2023 74163.10 74163.10 Balance Per Statement: Add: Uncleared Income: 47672.15 iiio.00 48782.15 We have examined and approved the attached Profit and Loss Account and Bank Reconciliation. DATED THIS DAY OF 2024 Peter Richards (Chairman) Geoffrey Kendall (Trusteel