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2024-03-31-accounts

Registered Charity No. 1183535

Kenilworth Community Church CIO Period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Annual Report and Return

Ref. KCC-SP-05A www.kencchurch.org.uk

CONTENTS

1. CHARITY INFORMATION

  1. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

  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

2.9 Trustees' responsibilities

  1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES - For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

3.1 Statement of Financial Activities

3.4 Fund movement by type

3.5 Analysis of income and expenditure

4.1 Government Contracts

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: 2023/2024

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1. CHARITY INFORMATION

Trustees
(as of 31/03/2024)		 Jonathan William Emlyn Wright (Elder and Chair)
Keith Alexander Murphy (Elder)
James Rhys Murkett (Elder)
Wayne Richard Harris (Elder)
Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)
Full-time Elder
(as of 31/03/2024)		 Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)
Salaried Staff
(as of 31/03/2024)		 Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)
Amber Ball (Administrator: part-time)
Church Officers (Voluntary)
(as of 31/03/2024)		 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 2024

The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31 March 2024. 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) Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)

Wayne Richard Harris (Elder)

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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 Additional Roles

The following roles continued to help develop the work of the church and to support the Elders/Trustees:

In addition, the following new role was introduced:

The above are all volunteers, except where indicated.

It should be noted that Helen Murphy stepped down from her role as Events Coordinator in January 2024.

2.4.2 Developing Ministries

a. Making Disciples as Disciples

The small-group/Homegroup ministry was further developed, including the use of the book A Meal With Jesus by Tim Chester, as a challenge and encouragement to develop hospitality. A Gospel-Shaped Worship study package by the Gospel Coalition provided a helpful basis for looking at how we can better worship the Lord, covering all aspects, and leading to a review of how we develop a culture of grace. Also, folks were encouraged by prayerful review and discussions of Bible passages as linked to Sunday sermons, including a series in Exodus and the opening chapters of Revelation.

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.

c. Growing as a Family

The continued challenges of supporting and encouraging youth in the church was recognised and reviewed, as the church adjusted to only having a small group of children/youth. The Youth Ministry team has continued with their hard work, including preparation ready for any visiting/incoming children/youth and in the following areas:

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Adult ministries included support being 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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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 compliant 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, carefully recorded, and this giving is fully compliant 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 31 on 31 March 2024.

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 this period, Amber Ball was in part-time employment 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 policies 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 ahead 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 supporting 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 and operational. This provides financial help alongside spiritual and practical caring, as provided by church members, in conjunction with oversight by the Trustees/Elders.

2.6 Financial Review

2.6.1 Overview

This report covers the 12 months to 31 March 2024 and is the fifth 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. In compliance with the church’s Financial Controls Policy and Procedures , the usual annual Budget was drafted, reviewed and accepted by the Trustees prior to 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, the regular giving together with gift aid and specific gifts provided an income that effectively exactly matched expenditure for unrestricted funds (a surplus income of only £692 is reported). This was well within the Budget set for the period, which permitted a deficit of £1,200.

Regular giving has been consistent and has exactly matched budget estimates. 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 within 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.

Expenditure has also been close to budget for most items. Specific gifts have been provided for the Practical Care Support Fund (see below) which, to date, have reduced the need of support from the General Fund allocation.

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2.6.4 Reserves Policy

It is noted that unrestricted funds/reserves have remained largely unchanged from the previous financial year, at £68,812. A Reserve of £30,000 (4 months of normal operational costs) is in place, in compliance with the church’s Financial Reserves Policy.

2.6.5 Restricted Funds and Endowment Funds

Restricted Funds were in operation for the following (as detailed in Section 2.4.2):

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

The 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 are 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 (as outlined in Section 2.6.4) 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

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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.

2.9 Trustees' Responsibilities

Charity law requires 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:

  1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

  2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

  3. State whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed 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 accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and follow the principles in the new edition of the Charity Governance Code’.

We also 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:

This Trustees Report is signed on behalf of the Trustees. Date: 9 December 2024

Jonathan W E Wright

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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
£72,237
£8,977
—
£81,215
£75,858
—
—
—
—
£50
£154
—
—
£154
£93
£72,391
£8,977
—
£81,369
£76,001
£71,712
£1,690
—
£73,402
£64,928
(£12)
—
—
(£12)
—
£71,699
£1,690
—
£73,389
£64,928
£692
£7,287
—
£7,979
£11,073
—
—
—
—
£27
—
—
—
—
(£27)
£692
£7,287
—
£7,979
£11,073
£68,697
£1,204
—
£69,901
£58,828
£69,389
£8,491
—
£77,881
£69,901
£69,429
—
—
£69,429
£68,737
(£40)
—
—
(£40)
(£40)
—
(£45)
—
(£45)
(£45)
—
£17
—
£17
—
—
£8,520
—
£8,520
£1,250
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
Mission Support Fund - Specific Gifts Received
Practical Care Support Fund

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3.2 Balance Sheet

Class and code Description
Thisyear
Current assets
6501
Bank Current Account
6502
Cash Payments
6503
Flexible Reserve Account - Kingdom Bank
6504
Higher Rate Reserve Account - Kingdom Ba
Total Current assets
Reserves
Excess / (deficit) to date
Starting balances
Total Reserves
Represented by funds
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
Total		 Class and code Description
Thisyear		 Lastyear
£77,624
£69,651
—
—
£102
£100
£154
£150
£77,881
£69,901
£7,979
£11,073
£69,901
£58,828
£77,881
£69,901
£69,429
£68,737
(£40)
(£40)
£8,491
£1,204
—
—
£77,881
£69,901

3.3 Statement of Assets and Liabilities

General Designated
Restricted Endowment
Thisyear
Lastyear
£69,172
(£40)
£8,492
—
£77,625
£69,652
—
—
£0
—
£0
£0
£102
—
—
—
£102
£100
£154
—
—
—
£154
£150
£69,429
(£40)
£8,491
—
£77,881
£69,901
£69,429
(£40)
£8,491
—
£77,881
£69,901
Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand
Bank Current Account -
Bank Current Account -
Flexible Reserve Account - Kingdom Bank -
Higher Rate Reserve Account - Kingdom Ba -
Totals
Grand total

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3.4 Fund Movement by Type

Closing Opening
Incoming
Outgoing
Transfers Gains/losses Journals
CAP - Gift to CAP
Designated
Sub-total for CAP
CompKen - Compassionate Kenilw
Designated
Sub-total for CompKen
MenM - Mens Ministry
Designated
Sub-total for MenM
MissionS - Mission Support Fund
Restricted
Sub-total for MissionS
SupportPH - Compassionate Suppor
Restricted
Sub-total for SupportPH
A-HodderMH - A Hodder Mission Hou
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
Azimi - Gift to Azimi Refuge
Restricted
Sub-total for Azimi
Azimi-C - Refugee Azimni Cash
Restricted
Sub-total for Azimi-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 Chari
Designated
Sub-total for DBt
General - General fund
Unrestricted
Sub-total for General
Grand total		 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
£40
£40
—
—
—
—
—
£40
£40
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
£87
£70
—
—
—
£17
—
£87
£70
—
—
—
£17
—
£1,000
£1,000
—
—
—
—
—
£1,000
£1,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(£45)
—
—
—
—
—
(£45)
(£45)
—
—
—
—
—
(£45)
£0
—
—
—
—
—
£0
£0
—
—
—
—
—
£0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
£1,250
£7,890
£620
—
—
—
£8,520
£1,250
£7,890
£620
—
—
—
£8,520
(£40)
—
—
—
—
—
(£40)
(£40)
—
—
—
—
—
(£40)
—
£466
£466
—
—
—
—
—
£466
£466
—
—
—
—
£68,737
£71,885
£71,193
—
—
—
£69,429
£68,737
£71,885
£71,193
—
—
—
£69,429
£69,901
£81,369
£73,389
—
—
—
£77,881

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3.5 Analysis of Income and Expenditure

3.5.1 Income and Endowments

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Giving - Offerings (placed in box)
Giving - Regular (direct to bank)
Giving - Identified as One-Off
Youth Weekend
Gift to KCC Elder for Preaching
Giving - KCC Item
Giving - Gift to Azimi Refugee Family
Gift for Rotary Charities
Giving for KCC Elder Support
Giving - at KCC event
Gift Aid Recovered
Gift Aid recovered for Azimi Gift
Gift Aid recovered for Practical Care S
Gift aid for Rotary charities
Giving - Practical Care Support Fund
Gifts for Mission Support Fund
Mens' Ministry
Total
Income from charitable activities
Giving -Gifts to EMF
Total
Other income
KCC001 CAF Interest
Kingdom Bank - Interest Higher Rate
Kingdom Bank - Interest Flexible Reserve
Refund
Total		 Total
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
This year Last year
£725
£40
—
—
£765
—
£57,827
—
—
—
£57,827
£58,362
£1,207
—
—
—
£1,207
£830
—
—
—
—
—
£950
£75
—
—
—
£75
£59
£440
—
—
—
£440
—
—
—
—
—
—
£1,290
—
£379
—
—
£379
£360
—
—
£1,000
—
£1,000
—
£139
—
—
—
£139
—
£11,213
—
—
—
£11,213
£12,441
—
—
—
—
—
£262
—
—
£250
—
£250
£250
—
£87
—
—
£87
£52
—
—
£7,640
—
£7,640
£1,000
—
—
£87
—
£87
—
£103
—
—
—
£103
—
£71,731
£506
£8,977
—
£81,215
£75,858
—
—
—
—
—
£50
—
—
—
—
—
£50
£143
—
—
—
£143
£93
£4
—
—
—
£4
—
£2
—
—
—
£2
—
£3
—
—
—
£3
—
£154
—
—
—
£154
£93
INCOME TOTAL £71,885
£506
£8,977
—
£81,369
£76,001

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3.5.2 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
Computor 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/Relate
Special Services
Worship Service: kit/consumables
Outreach: Practical Care
Outreach Gift to Carriers of Hope
Outreach - Gift to Slavic Gospel Associa
Outreach - Mens' Meetings
Outreach - Mission Support Fund Gifts
Outreach - Gift to EMF
Outreach - gift to Azimi Refugee Family
Outreach - Gift to Rotary Charities
Outreach - Gift to KYFC
Outreach - Clothing+Publicity
Outreach - Support for CAP
Outreach - Compassionate Kenilworth
Equipment - general
Equipment - computer
Admin Items
Admin - Fees to accountants SORP etc
Admin - Insurance
Admin - Bank Fees
Sunday Worship: Visitng Speaker Gift
Elders - Salary
Administrator - Salary
Staff - Pension
Staff - HMRC PAYE
Elders - Conference Fees
Elders - Phone
Elders - Book allowance
Elders - One-Off Expenses
Elders - Mission Housing finance fee
Elders Mileage Pastoral
Elders Mileage KCC Meeting
Elders Mileage - Conference
Elders Milage - Outreach Meetings
Compassionate Support P Hodder
Total
Other expenditure
Refund of incorrect payment
Total		 Total
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
This year Last year
£6,294
—
—
—
£6,294
£8,100
£247
—
—
—
£247
£135
£197
—
—
—
£197
£74
£67
—
—
—
£67
£25
£634
—
—
—
£634
—
£43
—
—
—
£43
£155
£666
—
—
—
£666
£629
£449
—
—
—
£449
£449
—
—
—
—
—
£15
£301
—
—
—
£301
£255
—
—
—
—
—
£1,111
£28
—
—
—
£28
£16
£744
—
—
—
£744
£363
£65
—
—
—
£65
£191
£50
—
—
—
£50
—
£142
—
—
—
£142
£25
—
—
—
—
—
£1,000
—
—
—
—
—
£69
£37
—
—
—
£37
—
£355
—
£620
—
£975
£598
—
—
—
—
—
£83
—
—
—
—
—
£150
£90
—
—
—
£90
—
£5,500
—
£70
—
£5,570
£4,600
—
—
—
—
—
£50
—
—
—
—
—
£1,671
£80
£466
—
—
£546
£412
—
—
—
—
—
£300
£678
—
—
—
£678
—
£3,000
—
—
—
£3,000
—
—
£40
—
—
£40
—
£172
—
—
—
£172
£113
—
—
—
—
—
£77
£15
—
—
—
£15
—
£420
—
—
—
£420
£580
£221
—
—
—
£221
£221
£61
—
—
—
£61
£76
£75
—
—
—
£75
£161
£28,779
—
—
—
£28,779
£27,216
£3,848
—
—
—
£3,848
£1,234
£3,542
—
—
—
£3,542
£2,919
£10,724
—
—
—
£10,724
£8,059
£570
—
—
—
£570
£399
£77
—
—
—
£77
£134
£134
—
—
—
£134
£129
—
—
—
—
—
£150
£2,452
—
—
—
£2,452
£2,348
£207
—
—
—
£207
£127
£28
—
—
—
£28
£12
£165
—
—
—
£165
£458
£35
—
—
—
£35
£22
—
—
£1,000
—
£1,000
—
£71,205
£506
£1,690
—
£73,402
£64,928
(£12)
—
—
—
(£12)
—
(£12)
—
—
—
(£12)
—
£71,193
£506
£1,690
—
£73,389
£64,928
£692
—
£7,287
—
£7,979
£11,073
EXPENDITURE TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL

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3.6 Trustee Remuneration

As itemised above, the only Trustee salary for the period was £28,779; this remuneration relates to his Fulltime Elder position (and no payment has been made for his services as Trustee).

Amber Ball was employed as a part-time Administrator and paid a salary of £3,848 for 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:

Adrian Hodder £1,274.38
Jonathan Wright £10.25
Wayne Harris £136.80
During the report period, relatives of the Trustees received the following expenses:
Eve Murkett £479.70
Helen Murphy £63.27

In addition to the above regarding relatives of the Trustees, one sum was paid as a compassionate contribution towards significant transport costs to permit attendance at the bedside of her critical and terminally ill mother:

Pippa Hodder £1,000.00

The foregoing expenses were checked, authorised and paid independently of the above-named Trustees by the church Treasurer and a Trustee, 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 31.03.2024:
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: £46,537
4.14 7.2 Volunteers Volunteers who have assisted during this period: 31

* 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 2024

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 2025

Signed:

Stephen Hendy

Report Period: 2023/2024

Ref. KCC-SP-05