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2023-03-31-accounts

Registered Charity No. 1183535

Kenilworth Community Church CIO Period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 Annual Report and Return

Ref. KCC-SP-04 www.kencchurch.org.uk

CONTENTS

1. CHARITY INFORMATION

  1. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - For The Year Ended 31 March 2023

  2. 2.1 Objects of the Charity

  3. 2.2 Registration of this Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

  4. 2.3 Government

  5. 2.4 Review of Activities

  6. 2.5 Future Plans and Objectives

  7. 2.6 Financial Review

  8. 2.7 Risk Statement

  9. 2.8 Going Concern Considerations

  10. 2.9 Trustees' responsibilities

  11. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES - For The Year Ended 31 March 2023

3.1 Statement of Financial Activities

3.4 Fund movement by type

3.5 Analysis of income and expenditure

4.1 Government Contracts

4.6 Income from Outside UK

4.8 Spending Outside UK

4.10 Charity Address

4.11 Property

4.12 Structure

4.13 Employees 4.14 Volunteers

4.15 Governance 4.16 Safeguarding

4.17 Serious Incidents

APPENDIX I - REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER OF THE ACCOUNTS

Report Period: 2022/2023

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1. CHARITY INFORMATION

Trustees
(as of 31/03/2023)		 Jonathan William Emlyn Wright (Elder and Chair)
Keith Alexander Murphy (Elder)
James Rhys Murkett (Elder)
Wayne Richard Harris (Elder)
Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)
Trustee Resignation Peter John Bingham (Elder) Resigned 5 March 2023
Full-time Elder
(as of 31/03/2023)		 Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)
Salaried Staff
(as of 31/03/2023)		 Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)
Amber Ball (Administrator: part-time) – Appointed 12 Dec 2022
Church Officers (Voluntary)
(as of 31/03/2023)		 Anna Wright (Deacon – Welcoming)
Lucie Harris (Deacon – Womens’ ministry)
Chris Dowson (Deacon) – Youth Ministry
Mandy Dowson (Deacon) – Youth Ministry
John Harry Whittle (Deacon & Treasurer)
Governing Document
Charity Registration No.
Registered Office Address
Independent Examiner of Accounts
Bankers		 Kenilworth Community Church Constitution
(as prepared by Edward Connor Solicitors – registered with the
Charity Commission on 22 May 2019)
1183535
12 Thornby Avenue
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2DT
Data Developments
Creative Industries Centre
Wolverhampton Science Park
Glaisher Drive
Wolverhampton
WV10 9TG
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Kingdom Bank Ltd
Media House
Padge Road
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 2RS

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2. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - For The Year Ended 31 March 2022

The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31 March 2023. The report has been prepared in compliance with the guidance published in the Charities Commission of England and Wales (October 2019) Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) - FRS 102 published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.

2.1 Objects of the Charity

2.2 Registration of this Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

The Charity - Kenilworth Community Church CIO, was registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (Registered Charity No. 1183535) on 22 May 2019.

2.3 Government

Details of the government of the charity are set out in the Kenilworth Community Church Constitution, as certified to be the Constitution adopted by members of Kenilworth Community Church CIO.

In accordance with the Constitution, the following Trustees have served for the period of this report:

Jonathan William Emlyn Wright (Elder and Chair)

Keith Alexander Murphy (Elder)

James Rhys Murkett (Elder)

Wayne Richard Harris (Elder)

Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)

Note:

Peter John Bingham (Elder) was a Trustee at commencement of this period, but resigned with effect 5 March 2023. This resignation was for family reasons and was associated with relocating church membership to a fellowship in Coventry.

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2.4 Review of Activities

In planning and undertaking activities of Kenilworth Community Church CIO, the Trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission and to the Objects of the Charity.

2.4.1 New Roles

From December 2022/January 2023, the following new roles were implemented to help develop the work of the church and to support the Elders/Trustees:

John Whittle (Deacon & Treasurer) stepped back from the part-time Administrator role but continued with other duties.

2.4.2 Developing Ministries

a. Making Disciples as Disciples

The small-group/Homegroup ministry was further developed, with the use of The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC) Fruitfulness on the Frontline materials together with regular support/coordination of the Homegroup Leaders. In this way, folks were helped and supported in the groups and new members joined the Homegroups.

b. Worshipping God

Sunday services form a key part of how we meet together, welcome others to join and reach out to folks in the community to come along and find out about Christ and His saving gospel message. While the majority of the Sunday services included a major contribution from our Full-Time Elder, Adrian Hodder, who ably provided most of the preaching, this was supported by the other Elders and occasional visiting preachers.

A target was set to develop corporate worship and grow in prayerfulness. This resulted in the development of content and structure in Sunday worship. This also included new service leaders together with the development of more church members leading prayers.

c. Growing as a Family

The continued challenges of supporting and encouraging youth in the church was recognised and reviewed. During the year, some families left the fellowship/relocated, leading to changes in the youth work. The Youth Ministry team continued with their hard work, including in the following areas:

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Adult ministries included the privilege of helping members of an Iranian refugee family, see also (e) below, and this included baptisms. In addition, support has been provided in the following areas:

d. Telling the Gospel

An intention was set: to equip us as Jesus’ ambassadors, so as to support world mission and utilise opportunities for evangelism (including annual local events). During the reporting period, this has included:

e. Doing Good

It is recognised that loving folk in Kenilworth in practical ways goes alongside Telling the Gospel and the other core activities of the church and is also a key element of the objects of the Charity. During this period, this has included the following (in addition to the practical elements of the pastoral ministry outlined in Section c above):

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payments were made within the reporting period to 31 March 2023) and it is acknowledged that this gift will be largely sourced from funds currently held (rather than income).

Note:

The financial giving undertaken (and planned) to organisations are all to charities registered in England with the Charities Commission and this giving is fully complaint with the objects of Kenilworth Community church CIO ( as set out in Section 2.1 of this report). Likewise, financial gifts to individuals have been undertaken with agreement of the Trustees and this giving is fully complaint with the objects of Kenilworth Community Church CIO. No gifts have been made to organisations or individuals outside of the UK.

2.4.3 Membership

Church membership (as defined in the Kenilworth Community Church Members’ Handbook ) totalled 30 on 31 March 2023. However, it was also noted that three families (6 Members) had indicated that they were due to leave and cease Membership fairly soon after this date.

2.4.4 Church Leadership

The Elders serving for the period of this report are synonymous with the Trustees as listed in this report. Their role is the overall leadership of the church. They are especially responsible for the ordering of gatherings for worship on the Lord’s Day and other occasions for prayer, fellowship and ministry. They also have the responsibility to ensure proper church discipline according to the Biblical pattern.

During the report period, Adrian Hodder, both a Trustee and Elder, was in full-time employment.

During the period 12 December 2022 to 31 March 2023, Amber Ball was in part-time employments as Administrator, to provide support to the Elders and church.

Kenilworth Community Church CIO had no other employees during this reporting period.

2.4.5 Property/Accommodation

During the report period, the Kenilworth Community Church CIO has not had ownership of any property. Larger meetings have been held at URC Abbey Hill, Kenilworth, using both the church building and associated halls. Where appropriate, other meetings have been held in member’s homes. These accommodation arrangements are suitable for current needs, together with likely requirements for the coming year. There are no current plans to acquire property.

2.5 Future Plans and Objectives

2.5.1 Review and Planning

The growth and development of the Kenilworth Community Church CIO and its activities are kept constantly under review by the Elders, and also by those leaders with responsibilities for the Sunday Clubs, Homegroups, etc. Regular meetings are held to monitor activities and confirm continued compliance with the objectives and polices of the church. Wider meetings, open to all church Members and others are held at least quarterly to review progress and assist with forward planning. In particular, the forward planning was structured around a Five-Year Vision, looking head to plan and structure activities to best meet the charity objectives.

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2.5.2 Ministry

The Full-time Elder worked hard during the report period, to meet the demands of a growing membership and congregation, and also to develop systems for the new church CIO and undertake much of the necessary administration and coordination.

Support was provided by the part-time Administrator, Amber Ball together with Treasurer and Deacon, John Whittle.

As outlined in Section 2.4.2, a Mission Policy is in place and operational This promotes and provides a framework for giving and support to organisations (and possibly individuals) which undertake works that are fully compatible with the Objectives of Kenilworth Community Church CIO, as set out in this report. Further progress is planned to increase the giving from this fund to appropriate organisations.

A Practical Care Support Fund is in place. Currently, this is to operate on a relatively small scale, and at the discretion of the Elders/Trustees.

2.6 Financial Review

2.6.1 Overview

This report covers the 12 months to 31 March 2023 and is the fourth period of operation for Kenilworth Community Church CIO. The financial situation has remained sound during this period, with income above expenditure and more than adequate reserves. A statement of financial activities is set out in Section 3.1.

2.6.2 Income

As recorded in Section 3.5 Analysis of Income and Expenditure, regular giving (over the report period has significantly exceeded the expenditure for the same period, with a surplus in income of £11,073 over expenditure for the period. It is thanks to the Lord’s provision that there was no fall in income for the church during this period.

Income is provided predominantly by regular (standing order) gifts, and regular communication is maintained with givers to monitor giving to Kenilworth Community church. There are no material investments during this reporting period.

2.6.3 Expenditure

Expenditure for the period was below the expected budget predictions and also slightly below income levels, as outlined above. . Expenditure has been carefully monitored by the Treasurer, and has related to items necessary for the charity to fulfil its objectives, as set out in Section 2.1.

2.6.4 Reserves Policy

The surplus in income over expenditure for the period has permitted an increase in total funds from £58,828 to £69,901 over the period. A reserve of £16,000 has been agreed; this provides for 3 to 4 months of operation.

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2.6.5 Restricted Funds and Endowment Funds

Restricted Funds were in operation for the following:

There are no Endowment Funds.

2.6.6 Funds Held on Behalf of Others

There are no funds held as custodian trustee or on behalf of other organisations.

2.6.7 Fundraising

Then raising of funds is primarily by notification to Members of Kenilworth Community Church (KCC) at Members’ meetings. Other donations for KCC are welcomed but are not expressly sought. From time to time, the work of other charitable organisations is highlighted and donations invited from within a public meeting or KCC Members’ meeting. There is no soliciting of individuals at any time, no distribution of flyers and donations are never requested from vulnerable persons or under 18s Professional fundraisers are not used.

2.7 Risk Statement

As a Christian Church, the Officers try to be faithful in committing all developments, decisions and issues of Church life to the guidance and providence of God. Nonetheless, particular attention has been given to developing clear policies to ensure compliance in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Food Hygiene, and the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and associated Equality Act 2010.

Preparation of budgets has been followed by careful monitoring through regular (monthly) review by the Treasurer/Deacon and regular reporting to the Trustees/Elders to ensure sufficient resources in the event of adverse financial conditions. A Reserves Policy is in place and identifies the financial needs of the Trust in the event of a financial crisis and this is kept under annual review to ensure that it matches the changing needs of the Church.

It is acknowledged that a general climate of financial instability is applicable. In case of a significant reduction in giving/income, the associated risks are mitigated by regular and frequent monitoring of the church’s finances.

2.8 Going Concern Considerations

In the context of the above, and also with reference to the reserves policy and financial review, it is noted that the church funds are in credit and that trends of income and expenditure are remaining in balance. On this basis, it is considered that the church and its charitable functions are able to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future (ie. at least the next 12 months) in accordance with the guidance published in the Charities Commission for England and Wales (October 2019) Charities SORP - FRS 102.

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2.9 Trustees, Res onslbllltiès Charity law require5 us as Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which give a true and fair view of the state of the charity and of its income and expenditure for the year. As Trustees, we are required to.. l. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them con51Stentlv. 2. Make judgements and estimètes that are reasonable and prudent. 3. State whether the applicable accounting standard5 have been followed. subjert to any material departures dlstlosed and explained in the accounts. 4. Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracv at any time the financial p051tion of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and follow the principle5 in the new edition of the Charitv Governance Code,. We a150 have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities. APPROVAL This Trustees Report was approved by the Trustees on Date.. 41142a2 This Trustees Report is signed on behalf of the Trustees. Date.. anw Ref. KCC-SP-04 Page 8 Report Period.. 202212023

3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES - For The Year Ended 31 March 2023

3.1 Statement of Financial Activities

Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment Total Prior year
Funds funds funds funds total funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Other income
Total income
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
Total expenditure
Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in
Gross transfers between funds - out
Other recognised gains / losses
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Represented by
Unrestricted
General fund
Designated
Youth Weekend Away
Restricted
Gift to Carriers of Hope
Practical Care Support Fund		 £73,055
£2,802
—
£75,858
£108,326
—
£50
—
£50
—
£93
—
—
£93
—
£73,149
£2,852
—
£76,001
£108,326
£63,213
£1,714
—
£64,928
£88,445
—
—
—
—
£236
£63,213
£1,714
—
£64,928
£88,681
£9,935
£1,137
—
£11,073
£19,644
—
£27
—
£27
—
(£27)
—
—
(£27)
—
£9,907
£1,165
—
£11,073
£19,644
£58,789
£38
—
£58,828
£39,183
£68,697
£1,204
—
£69,901
£58,828
£68,737
—
—
£68,737
£58,789
(£40)
—
—
(£40)
—
—
(£45)
—
(£45)
£38
—
£1,250
—
£1,250
—

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3.2 Balance Sheet

3.2Balance Sheet
Total funds
Prioryear funds
£69,901
£58,828
£69,901
£58,828
£69,901
£58,828
£69,901
£58,828
£69,901
£58,828
£68,737
£58,789
(£40)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(£45)
£38
£0
—
—
—
—
—
£1,250
—
£69,901
£58,828
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Net current assets less current liabilities
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets less liabilities
Represented by
Unrestricted
General fund
Designated
Youth Weekend Away
Gift to Rotary Charities
Restricted
Elder Support
A Hodder Mission Housing
Gift to Carriers of Hope
EMF - Ukraine
Gift to Az Refugee Family
Refugee A Cash
Practical Care Support Fund
Funds of the church

3.3 Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Thisyear
Lastyear
(£45)
£38
£0
—
£1,250
—
(£40)
—
£68,487
£58,789
£69,651
£58,828
£100
—
£100
—
£150
—
£69,901
£58,828
£69,901
£58,828
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank Current Account
Gift to Carriers of Hope (Restricted) -
EMF - Ukraine (Restricted) -
Practical Care Support Fund (Restricted) -
Youth Weekend Away (Designated) -
General fund (Unrestricted) -
Flexible Reserve Account - Kingdom Bank
General fund (Unrestricted) -
Higher Rate Reserve Account - Kingdom Ba
General fund (Unrestricted) -
Total for Cash at bank and in hand
Grand total

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3.4 Fund Movement by Type

Closing Opening
Incoming
Outgoing
Transfers Gains/losses Journals
Elder Support
Restricted
Sub-total for ElderSuppo
A-HodderMH - A Hodder Mission Housing
Restricted
Sub-total for A-HodderMH
C-of-Hope - Gift to Carriers of
Restricted
Sub-total for C-of-Hope
EMF - EMF - Ukraine
Restricted
Sub-total for EMF
Az - Gift to A Refuge Family
Restricted
Sub-total for Az
Az-C - Refugee A Cash
Restricted
Sub-total for Az-C
PCare - Practical Care Suppo
Restricted
Sub-total for PCare
Youth-WE - Youth Weekend Away
Designated
Sub-total for Youth-WE
DBt - Gift to Rotary Charity
Designated
Sub-total for DBt
General - General fund
Unrestricted
Sub-total for General
Grand total		 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
£38
—
£83
—
—
—
(£45)
£38
—
£83
—
—
—
(£45)
—
£50
£50
—
—
—
£0
—
£50
£50
—
—
—
£0
—
£722
£750
£27
—
—
—
—
£722
£750
£27
—
—
—
—
£830
£830
—
—
—
—
—
£830
£830
—
—
—
—
—
£1,250
—
—
—
—
£1,250
—
£1,250
—
—
—
—
£1,250
—
£950
£990
—
—
—
(£40)
—
£950
£990
—
—
—
(£40)
—
£412
£412
—
—
—
—
—
£412
£412
—
—
—
—
£58,789
£71,786
£61,811
(£27)
—
—
£68,737
£58,789
£71,786
£61,811
(£27)
—
—
£68,737
£58,828
£76,001
£64,928
—
—
—
£69,901

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3.5 Analysis of Income and Expenditure

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Giving - Regular (direct to bank)
Giving - Identified as One-Off
Youth Weekend
Gift to KCC Elder for Preaching
Giving-A Hodder Mission Housing
Gifts to Carriers of Hope
Giving - Gift to Az Refugee Family
Gift for Rotary Charities
Gift Aid Recovered
Gift Aid recovered for Az Gift
Gift Aid recovered for Practical Care S
Gift aid for Rotary charities
Giving - Practical Care Support Fund
Total
Income from charitable activities
Giving -Gifts to EMF
Total
Other income
KCC001 CAF Interest
Total		 Total
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
This year Last year
£58,362
—
—
—
£58,362
£47,570
£830
—
—
—
£830
£695
—
£950
—
—
£950
—
£59
—
—
—
£59
—
—
—
—
—
—
£39,750
—
—
—
—
—
£335
—
—
£1,290
—
£1,290
—
—
£360
—
—
£360
—
£12,441
—
—
—
£12,441
£19,975
—
—
£262
—
£262
—
—
—
£250
—
£250
—
—
£52
—
—
£52
—
—
—
£1,000
—
£1,000
—
£71,693
£1,362
£2,802
—
£75,858
£108,326
—
—
£50
—
£50
—
—
—
£50
—
£50
—
£93
—
—
—
£93
—
£93
—
—
—
£93
—
INCOME TOTAL £71,786
£1,362
£2,852
—
£76,001
£108,326

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EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on charitable activities
Rent
Expenses - Catering food & drink
Expenses - Catering (other)
Child Protection Fees
Training
Printing/Stationary: Admin
Music - copyright etc Fees
Computer - Software: Admin
Computer Software: Worship etc
Children & Youth Work
Children & Youth: Events
Outreach/Pastoral refreshments
Outreach - materials
Outreach - Events
Outreach - Meeting: visiting speaker fee
Discipling - Journey Groups: materials
Outreach - Gift to Other Churches
Outreach: Gift- Uliana family (studies)
Special Services
Worship Service: kit/consumables
Outreach: Practical Care
Outreach Gift to Carriers of Hope
Outreach - Gift to Slavic Gospel Associa
Outreach - Mission Support Fund Gifts
Outreach - Gift to EMF
Outreach - gift to Az Refugee Family
Outreach - Gift to Rotary Charities
Outreach - Gift to KYFC
Equipment - general
Equipment - computer
Admin - Subscription Fees
Admin - Fees to accountants SORP etc
Admin - Insurance
Admin - Bank Fees
Sunday Worship: Visiting Speaker Fees
Elders - Salary
Administrator - Salary
Staff - Pension
Staff - HMRC PAYE
Elders - Conference Fees
Elders - Phone
Elders - Book allowance
Elders - Accommodation
Elders - Recruitment
Elders - One-Off Expenses
Elders - Mission Housing finance fee
Elders Mileage Pastoral
Elders Mileage KCC Meeting
Elders Mileage - Conference
Elders Mileage - Outreach Meetings
Total
Other expenditure
Refund of incorrect payment
Total		 Total
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
This year Last year
£8,100
—
—
—
£8,100
£4,400
£135
—
—
—
£135
£214
£74
—
—
—
£74
—
£25
—
—
—
£25
£149
—
—
—
—
—
£50
£155
—
—
—
£155
£82
£629
—
—
—
£629
£621
£449
—
—
—
£449
£474
£15
—
—
—
£15
—
£255
—
—
—
£255
£395
£121
£990
—
—
£1,111
—
£16
—
—
—
£16
£4
£363
—
—
—
£363
£263
£191
—
—
—
£191
£60
—
—
—
—
—
£618
£25
—
—
—
£25
£32
£1,000
—
—
—
£1,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
£5,285
£69
—
—
—
£69
£63
—
—
—
—
—
£22
£598
—
—
—
£598
£35
—
—
£83
—
£83
£380
£150
—
—
—
£150
£375
£4,600
—
—
—
£4,600
£400
—
—
£50
—
£50
—
£91
—
£1,580
—
£1,671
—
—
£412
—
—
£412
—
£300
—
—
—
£300
—
£113
—
—
—
£113
£74
£77
—
—
—
£77
£1,139
—
—
—
—
—
£40
£580
—
—
—
£580
£250
£221
—
—
—
£221
£217
£76
—
—
—
£76
£101
£161
—
—
—
£161
£168
£27,216
—
—
—
£27,216
£12,845
£1,234
—
—
—
£1,234
—
£2,919
—
—
—
£2,919
£1,942
£8,059
—
—
—
£8,059
£4,073
£399
—
—
—
£399
£10
£134
—
—
—
£134
£32
£129
—
—
—
£129
£35
—
—
—
—
—
£49,300
—
—
—
—
—
£360
£150
—
—
—
£150
£2,718
£2,348
—
—
—
£2,348
£1,136
£127
—
—
—
£127
£42
£12
—
—
—
£12
£26
£458
—
—
—
£458
—
£22
—
—
—
£22
—
£61,811
£1,402
£1,714
—
£64,928
£88,445
—
—
—
—
—
£236
—
—
—
—
—
£236
EXPENDITURE TOTAL £61,811
£1,402
£1,714
—
£64,928
£88,681
GRAND TOTAL £9,975
(£40)
£1,137
—
£11,073
£19,644

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3.6 Trustee Remuneration

As itemised above, the only Trustee salary expenditure for the period was £27,216; this remuneration relates to his Full-time Elder position (and no payment has been made for his services as Trustee).

From 12 December 2022, Amber Ball was employed as a part-time Administrator and paid a salary of £1,234 for the remainder of this report period.

Both Adrian Hodder and Amber Ball hold personal pensions. Kenilworth Community Church CIO has paid employer contributions into these schemes. No other benefits are paid.

The above payments are permitted by the charity’s governing document.

During the report period, the Trustees received the following expenses:

Jonathan Wright £134.24 Wayne Harris £65.17 Adrian Hodder £616.70

During the report period, relatives of the Trustees received the following expenses:

Helen Murphy £258.10 Eve Murkett £209.63

The foregoing expenses were checked, authorised and paid independently of the above named/related Trustees by the church Treasurer and a separate Trustee (ie. not the recipient), and are certified as necessary for the purposes of the charity and essential for the specific tasks in hand. The expenses are included in the statements of expenditure as presented in Sections 3.1 to 3.5.

There are no other payments to Trustees or related parties.

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4. ISSUES RELATING TO CHARITY COMMISSION ANNUAL RETURN QUESTIONS

Ref* Item Response by Charity
4.1 1.1
1.2		 Government Contracts No government contracts of any type (nor grants) were entered
into: no funds received.
4.2 1.3 Income Breakdown Income below £500,000 – so Q1.3 not applicable
4.3 1.4 Donations Income below £100,000 – so Q1.4 not applicable
In any case - no corporate donations received.
4.4 2.1 Grants Grant making does not form a significant part of the charitable
work.
4.5 2.2 Trustee Payments One Trustee (Adrian Hodder) was paid a salary;this remuneration
relates to his Full-time Elder position, as defined in the associated
employment contract. No payment was made to this or any
Trustee for providing Trustee duties.
4.6 3.1 Income from Outside UK No income has been received from outside the UK during the
report period.
4.7 3.2 Charitable Activities
Outside UK		 No charitable activities were delivered by Kenilworth Community
Church outside the UK during the report period.
No charitable organisations have delivered charitable activities on
behalf of Kenilworth Community Church outside the UK during
the report period.
4.8 3.3 Spending Outside UK No funds were spent outside of the UK during the reporting
period.
4.9 4. Trading Subsidiaries Kenilworth Community Church has no trading subsidiaries
4.10 5.1. Charity Address 12 Thornby Avenue
Kenilworth
Warwickshire CV8 2DT
This is the Registered Charity Address and is also applicable for
charity administration (see also Section 1 of this report).
4.11 5.2 Property No property is owned.
4.12 6. Structure Kenilworth Community Church is not part of a wider group
structure.
4.13 7.1 Employees As at 31.03.2023:
a. One full time employee and One part-time employee.
b. No fixed-term contract employees.
c. No self-employed.
Total payroll costs for this period: £39,428.
4.14 7.2 Volunteers Volunteers who have assisted during this period: 26

* Ref No. relates to Charity Commission for England and Wales Annual Return Questions, updated March & June 2023.

Table continues on the following page.

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Ref* Item Response by Charity Response by Charity
4.15 8. Governance a. Internal charity financial controls policy & procedures ✓
b. Safeguarding policy and procedures ✓
c. Financial reserves policy & procedures ✓
d. Complaints policy & procedures ✓
f. Internal risk management policy and procedures ✓
g. Trustee expenses policy and procedures ✓
h. Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures ✓
i. Investing charity funds policy and procedures
j. Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
k. Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
l. Social media policy and procedures
m. Engaging external speakers at charity events policy
and procedures.
4.16 9.1 Safeguarding Kenilworth Community church has not provided services to
children or adults known to be at risk during this period.
a. All required Standard DBS checks have been obtained ✓
b. All required Enhanced DBS checks have been obtained ✓
c. All required Enhanced with Barred List DBS checks have
been obtained		 ✓
d. DBS checks are not required other than basic DBS
checks
4.17 9.2
9.3		 Serious Incidents
Serious Incidents:
risk/impact		 There are no serious incidents that require reporting to the
Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Risk/Impact: Not applicable – as no serious incidents (as above).

* Ref No. relates to Charity Commission for England and Wales Annual Return Questions, updated March & June 2023.

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APPENDIX I

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER OF THE ACCOUNTS

Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2023

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and they consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act

to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the Independent Examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures

undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required for an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no material matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date: 15[th] January 2024

Signed:

Stephen Hendy

Report Period: 2022/2023

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