Registered Charity No. 1183535
**Kenilworth Community Church CIO Period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 Annual Report and Return**
Dated 7 December 2025 Ref. KCC-SP-06 www.kencchurch.org.uk
## **CONTENTS**
## 1. CHARITY INFORMATION
2. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2.1 Objects of the Charity
2.2 Registration of this Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
2.3 Government
- 2.4 Review of Activities
2.5 Future Plans and Objectives
2.6 Financial Review
2.7 Risk Statement
2.8 Going Concern Considerations
2.9 Trustees' responsibilities
3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES - For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
3.1 Statement of Financial Activities
3.2 Balance sheet
3.3 Statement of assets and liabilities
3.4 Fund movement by type
3.5 Analysis of income and expenditure
3.6 Trustee Remuneration
4. ISSUES RELATING TO CHARITY COMMISSION ANNUAL RETURN QUESTIONS
4.1 Government Contracts
4.2 Income Breakdown
4.3 Donations
- 4.4 Grants
4.5 Trustee Payments
4.6 Income from Outside UK
4.7 Charitable Activities Outside UK
4.8 Spending Outside UK
4.9 Trading Subsidiaries
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: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06
## **1. CHARITY INFORMATION**
|**Trustees**
(as of 31/03/2025)|Jonathan William Emlyn Wright (Elder and Chair)
Keith Alexander Murphy (Elder)
James Rhys Murkett (Elder)
Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)
*See also below and Section 2.3|
|---|---|
|**Full-time Elder**
(as of 31/03/2025)|Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)|
|**Salaried Staff**
(as of 31/03/2025)|Adrian Martin Hodder (Elder)
*See also below and Section 2.4.1
|
|**Church Officers (Voluntary)**
(as of 31/03/2025)|Anna Wright (Deacon – Welcoming)
Lucie Harris (Deacon – Women’s ministry)
John Harry Whittle (Deacon & Treasurer)
See also Section 2.4.1|
|**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
First Floor
The Chubb Buildings
Fryer Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1HT
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|
## * Notes:
1. Wayne Richard Harris resigned as Trustee and Elder on 4 June 2024 (having stepped back from an active role in April)
2. Amber Ball resigned her employment as Administrator: part-time, effective 3 March 2025.
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## **2. REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - For the Year Ended 31 March 2025**
The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31 March 2025. 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**
- The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Kenilworth and the surrounding neighbourhood; and
- 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.
## **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) resigned on 4 June 2024 (and was inactive prior to this, having stepped back from duties in April)
Wayne is thanked for his diligent and enthusiastic service from the very early stages of the church. It is acknowledged that he stepped back from his duties as Elder and Trustee due to other priorities and calls on his time. It is appreciated that he remains within the church, serving in many areas as a Member.
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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:
- Anna Wright (Deacon) – Welcoming
- Lucie Harris (Deacon) – Women’s ministry
- John Whittle (Deacon) - Treasurer
- Amber Ball – Administrator (part-time and salaried)
Resigned from employment, effective 3 March 2025 (see also below)
- Paul Hayton (Coordinator) – Tech
- Chris Dowson (Deacon) – Youth Ministry
- Mandy Dowson (Deacon) – Youth Ministry
Resigned from these roles, effective July 2024 Oversight of Youth Ministry now taken up by Adrian Hodder (see also below)
- Beth Mawdsley – Youth Ministry
from September 2024
- Kate Hutton – Youth Ministry
from September 2024
- Eve Murkett – Scramblers
From July 2024
- Clare Ball (Coordinator) – Compliance
Resigned, effective June 2024; compliance duties taken up by Adrian Hodder (see also below)
The above are all volunteers, except where indicated.
## **2.4.2 Thanks To Our Volunteers and Staff**
Chris and Mandy stepped down from their roles in July 2024, as part of the Youth Ministry reorganisation (which reflected a reduced number of children). They are thanked for their caring and enthusiastic ministry with the children, and it is appreciated that they are continuing with ministries reaching out to students and staff at Warwick university and also assisting with craft-type events and in other areas.
Clare stepped back from the compliance role, for personal/health reasons, and she is thanked for her contribution to safety and well-being within the church. It is also appreciated that she is continuing to minister within the church, particularly with youth.
Amber resigned from her (employed) position as Administrator (part time), effective towards the end of this reporting period to focus on other priorities - not least her wedding and new life! Her help and coordination ‘behind the scenes’ is much appreciated.
Thanks are also due to our continuing volunteers, which include more than those with designated roles as listed. Without the prayers and contributions from many, the church would not function effectively.
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## **2.4.3 Developing Ministries**
## _**a. Making Disciples as Disciples**_
The Small group/Homegroup ministry was further developed. A summer Book Group met to consider evangelism as assisted by the book: _How to talk about Jesus (without being THAT guy)_ by Sam Chan. This was followed up by Small group/Homegroups looking at the materials from the course _Hope Explored_ by Christianity Explored Ministries. In addition, the groups were encouraged by prayerful review and discussions of Bible passages as linked to Sunday sermons, including series on Luke, Exodus, Song of Songs and 2Timothy.
## _**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 remains under frequent review. Regular ‘Family services’ have been developed to include all ages and are generally held monthly. The Youth Ministry team has continued with their hard work, including preparation ready for any visiting/incoming children/youth and in the following areas:
- Scramblers: for pre-school children
- Links with Kenilworth Youth for Christ for older children
Adult ministries included support being provided in the following areas:
- Pastoral support has been provided to elderly, disabled, etc, folk who have been in need of home visits etc (alongside more practical support, such as shopping and other help).
- Pastoral support has been provided to those with church connections, and as requested.
- Informal bible study meetings have been held in homes with men new to faith, with small groups and individuals. These have linked to the Midlands Men’s Convention.
- Regular Ladies’ Brunch meetings have continued and expanded, to provide support to women. This has included live-streaming and a group attending the Midlands Women’s Convention.
- Regular meals together (generally monthly) provide an informal time of meeting together, for fellowship, encouragement, mutual support and also for welcoming folks who may visit/drop in to our services. This has included a summer picnic and barbeque.
## _**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:
- Planned and regular support to evangelists via the church’s Mission Support Fund (as below).
- Regular support for an overseas missionary couple via Frontiers (Registered Charitable Company No. 1012566). This supports work in a challenging area, where effectively no existing churches are present.
- Regular support for UK Christian work in schools via CrossTeach (Registered Charity and CIO No. 1197225). This helps workers to support the education of young people in the Christian faith (in association with school staff etc) together with associated projects to meet the social needs of young people.
- In December, our Full-Time Elder, Adrian, was again invited to preach at the annual Christmas ‘Carols at Kenilworth Castle’ as organised by the Kenilworth Lions Club (CIO Registered charity number 1183358).
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- The Easter Egg Hunt and attendance at the town’s summer Lions Show also gave opportunities to meet folks, chat and share Jesus.
- The Sunday services, regular prayer meetings and Homegroup meetings have all also included encouragement and guidance to utilise opportunities for evangelism (see also below).
- From February 2025, a group has met to look at the Bible via the _Hope Explored_ course. Thanks to all who have engaged and come alongside folks through this group.
## _**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):
- The Practical Care Support Fund was in place to assist folks in need and known to the church. In conjunction with CAP, this enabled support to be provided to a family as they faced a temporary period with no income due to a medical situation.
- A wide range of support has been provided to elderly, disabled etc, folk who have needed practical help.
- Pastoral support has been provided to those with church connections, and as requested.
- Associated with the 3-year commitment to make gifts to Christians Against Poverty (CAP), Registered Charity No. 1097217, a gift of £4,000 was made during this reporting period. It was acknowledged that this gift may 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 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.
## **2.4.4 Membership**
Church membership (as defined in the _Kenilworth Community Church Members’ Handbook_ ) totalled 32 on 31 March 2025.
## **2.4.5 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.
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## **2.4.6 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 homegroups, worship, youth 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.
## **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 2025 and is the sixth 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. 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 slightly above expenditure for unrestricted funds (a surplus income of £5,590 is reported). This was well within the Budget set for the period, which permitted a small deficit.
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It is noted that within the reporting period, giving into restricted funds was exceeded by expenditure. However, this remained within the planned budget, and reflected the giving into the Practical Care Fund taking place in the previous year (2023/2024) with the associated gifts out of this fund being made in the current reporting period. The balance of this fund remains in surplus at £5,224 at the end of this reporting period.
Regular giving has been consistent and has 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.
## **2.6.4 Reserves Policy**
It is noted that unrestricted funds/reserves have increased from the previous financial year, to £75,017. 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 2.4.3):
- Gifts specifically made for use with the Mission Support Fund
- Gifts specifically made for the compassionate support of a particular church member
- Gifts made specifically for use with the Practical Care Support Fund
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.
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## **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 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.
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## **APPROVAL**
This Trustees Report was approved by the Trustees on
This Trustees Report is signed on behalf of the Trustees.
Date: 7 December 2025
Jonathan W E Wright
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## **3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES - For The Year Ended 31 March 2025**
## **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
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**
Mens Ministry
Youth Weekend Away
**Restricted**
Gift to Carriers of Hope
Mission Support Fund - Specific Gifts Received
Practical Care Support Fund|£89,227
£1,674
—
£90,901
£81,215
£164
—
—
£164
£154|
||**£89,391**
**£1,674**
**—**
**£91,065**
**£81,369**
£83,711
£4,970
—
£88,681
£73,402
—
—
—
—
(£12)|
||**£83,711**
**£4,970**
**—**
**£88,681**
**£73,389**|
||**£5,680**
**(£3,295)**
**—**
**£2,384**
**£7,979**
£40
£45
—
£85
—
(£85)
—
—
(£85)
—|
||**£5,635**
**(£3,250)**
**—**
**£2,384**
**£7,979**|
||**£69,389**
**£8,491**
**—**
**£77,881**
**£69,901**|
||**£75,025**
**£5,240**
**—**
**£80,265**
**£77,881**
£74,935
—
—
£74,935
£69,429
£90
—
—
£90
—
—
—
—
—
(£40)
—
—
—
—
(£45)
—
£17
—
£17
£17
—
£5,224
—
£5,224
£8,520|
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## **3.2 Balance Sheet**
|**Class and code Description**|**Thisyear**|**Lastyear**||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Current assets**||||
|6501|Bank Current Account|£80,001|£77,624|
|6502|Cash Payments|—|—|
|6503|Flexible Reserve Account - Kingdom Bank|£104|£102|
|6504|Higher Rate Reserve Account - Kingdom Ba|£159|£154|
||**Total Current assets**|**£80,265**|**£77,881**|
|**Reserves**||||
||Excess / (deficit) to date|£2,384|£7,979|
||Starting balances|£77,881|£69,901|
||**Total Reserves**|**£80,265**|**£77,881**|
||**Represented by funds**|||
||Unrestricted|£74,935|£69,429|
||Designated|£90|(£40)|
||Restricted|£5,240|£8,491|
||Endowment|—|—|
||**Total**|**£80,265**|**£77,881**|
## **3.3 Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 2025**
||**General**
**Designated**
**Restricted**
**Endowment Thisyear**
**Lastyear**|
|---|---|
|**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**|£74,670
£90
£5,241
—
£80,001
£77,625
—
—
£0
—
£0
£0
£104
—
—
—
£104
£102
£159
—
—
—
£159
£154|
||**£74,935**
**£90**
**£5,240**
**—**
**£80,265**
**£77,881**|
||**£74,935**
**£90**
**£5,240**
**—**
**£80,265**
**£77,881**|
## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities - 2024**
||**General**
**Designated**
**Restricted**
**Endowment Thisyear**
**Lastyear**|
|---|---|
|**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**|£69,173
£(40)
£8,492
—
£77,625
£69,651
—
—
£0
—
£0
£0
£102
—
—
—
£102
£100
£154
—
—
—
£159
£150|
||**£69,430**
**£(40)**
**£8,492**
**—**
**£77,881**
**£69,901**|
||**£69,430**
**£(40)**
**£8,492**
**—**
**£77,881**
**£69,901**|
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## **3.4 Fund Movement by Type - 2025**
||**Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses Journals Closing**|
|---|---|
|**CAP - Gift to CAP**
Designated
**Sub-total for CAP**
**MenM - Mens Ministry**
Designated
**Sub-total for MenM**
**MissionS - Mission Support Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for MissionS**
**C-of-Hope - Gift to Carriers of**
Restricted
**Sub-total for C-of-Hope**
**PCare - Practical Care Suppo**
Restricted
**Sub-total for PCare**
**Youth-WE - Youth Weekend Away**
Designated
**Sub-total for Youth-WE**
**General - General fund**
Unrestricted
**Sub-total for General**
**Grand total**|—
£87
£87
—
—
—
—|
||**—**
**£87**
**£87**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**—**
—
£90
—
—
—
—
£90|
||**—**
**£90**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**£90**
£17
—
—
—
—
—
£17|
||**£17**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**£17**
(£45)
—
—
£45
—
—
—|
||**(£45)**
**—**
**—**
**£45**
**—**
**—**
**—**
£8,520
£1,674
£4,970
—
—
—
£5,224|
||**£8,520**
**£1,674**
**£4,970**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**£5,224**
(£40)
—
—
£40
—
—
—|
||**(£40)**
**—**
**—**
**£40**
**—**
**—**
**—**
£69,429
£89,213
£83,623
(£85)
—
—
£74,935|
||**£69,429**
**£89,213**
**£83,623**
**(£85)**
**—**
**—**
**£74,935**|
||**£77,881**
**£91,065**
**£88,681**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**£80,265**|
## **3.4 Fund Movement by Type - 2024**
||**Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses Journals Closing**|
|---|---|
|**CompKen - Compassionate**
Designated
**Sub-total for CompKen**
**SupportPH – Compassionate support**
Restricted
**Sub-total for SuportPH**
**MissionS - Mission Support Fund**
Restricted
**Sub-total for MissionS**
**C-of-Hope - Gift to Carriers of**
Restricted
**Sub-total for C-of-Hope**
**DBt**
Designated
**Sub-total for DBt**
**PCare - Practical Care Suppo**
Restricted
**Sub-total for PCare**
**Youth-WE - Youth Weekend Away**
Designated
**Sub-total for Youth-WE**
**General - General fund**
Unrestricted
**Sub-total for General**
**Grand total**|—
£40
£40
—
—
—
—|
||**—**
**£40**
**£40**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**—**
—
£1,000
£1,000
—
—
—
---|
||**—**
**£1,000**
**£1,000**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**£90**
---
£87
£70
—
—
—
£17|
||**---**
**£87**
**£70**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**£17**
(£45)
—
—
---
—
—
(£45)|
||**(£45)**
**—**
**—**
**---**
**—**
**—**
**(£45)**
---
£466
£466
—
—
—
---|
||**---**
**£466**
**£466**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**---**
£1,520
£7,890
£620
—
—
—
£8,520|
||**£1,520**
**£7,890**
**£620**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**£8,520**
(£40)
—
—
---
—
—
(£40)|
||**(£40)**
**—**
**—**
**---**
**—**
**—**
**(£40)**
£68,737
£71,885
£71,193
(£85)
—
—
£69,429|
||**£68,737**
**£71,885**
**£71,193**
**(£85)**
**—**
**—**
**£69,429**|
||**£69,901**
**£81,369**
**£73,389**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**£77,881**|
Page 12 Report Period: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06
## **3.5 Analysis of Income and Expenditure**
## **3.5.1 Income and Endowments**
|**3.5.1 Income and Endowments**|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**Total**||
||**Unrestricted**|**Designated**|**Restricted**|**Endowment**|**This year Last year**||
|**Donations and legacies**|||||||
|0110 - Giving - Offerings (placed in box)|£2,111|—|—|—|£2,111|£765|
|0111 - Giving - Regular (direct to bank)|£59,399|—|—|—|£59,399|£57,827|
|0112 - Giving - Identified as One-Off|£8,510|—|—|—|£8,510|£1,207|
|0114 - Gift to KCC Elder for Preaching|—|—|—|—|—|£75|
|0115 - Giving - KCC Item|£160|—|—|—|£160|£440|
|0116 - Giving via Sum Up|£109|—|—|—|£109|—|
|0117 - Giving-Men’s Ministry|—|£90|—|—|£90|—|
|0208 - Gift for Rotary Charities|—|—|—|—|—|£379|
|0209 - Giving for KCC Elder Support|—|—|—|—|—|£1,000|
|0210 - Giving - at KCC event|—|£87|—|—|£87|£139|
|0301 - Gift Aid Recovered|£18,758|—|—|—|£18,758|£11,213|
|0303 - Gift Aid recovered for Practical Care S|
—|—|£1,654|—|£1,654|£250|
|0304 - Gift aid for Rotary charities|—|—|—|—|—|£87|
|0401 - Giving - Practical Care Support Fund|—|—|£20|—|£20|£7,640|
|0402 - Gifts for Mission Support Fund|—|—|—|—|—|£87|
|0601 - Mens' Ministry|—|—|—|—|—|£103|
|Total|£89,049|£177|£1,674|—|£90,901|£81,215|
|**Other income**|||||||
|0501 - KCC001 CAF Interest|£156|—|—|—|£156|£143|
|0502 - Kingdom Bank - Interest Higher Rate|£5|—|—|—|£5|£4|
|0503 - Kingdom Bank - Interest Flex Reserve|£2|—|—|—|£2|£2|
|0701 - Refund|—|—|—|—|—|£3|
|Total|£164|—|—|—|£164|£154|
|**INCOME TOTAL**|£89,213|£177|£1,674|—|£91,065|£81,369|
Page 13 Report Period: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06
## **3.5.2 Expenditure On Charitable Activities**
|**Total**
**Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year**
2001 - Major Items
£133
—
—
—
£133
—
2010 - Rent
£9,262
—
—
—
£9,262
£6,294
2440 - Expenses - Catering food & drink
£490
—
—
—
£490
£247
2441 - Expenses - Catering (other)
£18
—
—
—
£18
£197
2455 - Child Protection Fees
£292
—
—
—
£292
£67
2460 - Training
£262
—
—
—
£262
£634
2465 - Printing/Stationary: Admin
£55
—
—
—
£55
£43
2470 - Music - copyright etc Fees
£782
—
—
—
£782
£666
2475 - Computer - Software: Admin
£502
—
—
—
£502
£449
2500 - Children & Youth Work
£189
—
—
—
£189
£301
2539 - Outreach/Pastoral refreshments
—
—
—
—
—
£28
2540 - Outreach - materials
£628
—
—
—
£628
£744
2541 - Outreach - Events
£325
—
—
—
£325
£65
2542 - Outreach - Meeting: visiting speaker fee
£280
—
—
—
£280
£50
2544 - Outreach - Hope Explored etc
£64
—
—
—
£64
—
2545 - Discipling - Journey Groups: materials
£236
—
—
—
£236
£142
2548 - Outreach - Gift to Other Churches
£2,000
—
—
—
£2,000
—
2550 - Special Services
£9
—
—
—
£9
—
2551 - Worship Service: kit/consumables
—
—
—
—
—
£37
2552 - Outreach: Practical Care
£2,000
—
£4,970
—
£6,970
£975
2555 - Outreach - Men’s Meetings
£105
—
—
—
£105
£90
2556 - Outreach - Mission Support Fund Gifts
£6,399
—
—
—
£6,399
£5,570
2559 - Outreach - Gift to Rotary Charities
—
—
—
—
—
£546
2561 - Outreach – Clothing + Publicity
—
—
—
—
—
£678
2562 - Outreach - Support for CAP
£4,000
£87
—
—
£4,087
£3,000
2563 - Outreach - Compassionate Kenilworth
—
—
—
—
—
£40
2564 - Outreach - Craft Event etc
£138
—
—
—
£138
—
2650 - Equipment - general
£292
—
—
—
£292
£172
2652 - Admin Items
£28
—
—
—
£28
£15
2653 - Admin - Subs Fees (non-software)
£40
—
—
—
£40
—
2654 - Admin - Fees to accountants SORP etc
£405
—
—
—
£405
£420
2655 - Admin - Insurance
£222
—
—
—
£222
£221
2656 - Admin - Bank Fees
£63
—
—
—
£63
£61
2700 - Annual FIEC Gift
£1,128
—
—
—
£1,128
—
2701 - Sunday Worship: Visitng Speaker Gift
£150
—
—
—
£150
£75
3001 - Elders - Salary
£30,703
—
—
—
£30,703
£28,779
3002 - Administrator - Salary
£3,644
—
—
—
£3,644
£3,848
3003 - Staff - Pension
£3,361
—
—
—
£3,361
£3,542
3004 - Staff - HMRC PAYE
£11,817
—
—
—
£11,817
£10,724
3010 - Elders - Conference Fees
£235
—
—
—
£235
£570
3011 - Elders - Phone
£131
—
—
—
£131
£77
3012 - Elders - Book allowance
£236
—
—
—
£236
£134
3016 - Elders - Mission Housing finance fee
£2,602
—
—
—
£2,602
£2,452
3017 - Elders Mileage Pastoral
£69
—
—
—
£69
£207
3018 - Elders Mileage KCC Meeting
£158
—
—
—
£158
£28
3019 - Elders Mileage - Conference
£140
—
—
—
£140
£165
3020 - Elders Milage - Outreach Meetings
£19
—
—
—
£19
£35
3021 - Compassionate Support P Hodder
—
—
—
—
—
£1,000
Total
£83,623
£87
£4,970
—
£88,681
£73,402
**Other expenditure**
2657 - Refund of incorrect payment
—
—
—
—
—
(£12)
Total
—
—
—
—
—
(£12)|**Total**
**Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year**
2001 - Major Items
£133
—
—
—
£133
—
2010 - Rent
£9,262
—
—
—
£9,262
£6,294
2440 - Expenses - Catering food & drink
£490
—
—
—
£490
£247
2441 - Expenses - Catering (other)
£18
—
—
—
£18
£197
2455 - Child Protection Fees
£292
—
—
—
£292
£67
2460 - Training
£262
—
—
—
£262
£634
2465 - Printing/Stationary: Admin
£55
—
—
—
£55
£43
2470 - Music - copyright etc Fees
£782
—
—
—
£782
£666
2475 - Computer - Software: Admin
£502
—
—
—
£502
£449
2500 - Children & Youth Work
£189
—
—
—
£189
£301
2539 - Outreach/Pastoral refreshments
—
—
—
—
—
£28
2540 - Outreach - materials
£628
—
—
—
£628
£744
2541 - Outreach - Events
£325
—
—
—
£325
£65
2542 - Outreach - Meeting: visiting speaker fee
£280
—
—
—
£280
£50
2544 - Outreach - Hope Explored etc
£64
—
—
—
£64
—
2545 - Discipling - Journey Groups: materials
£236
—
—
—
£236
£142
2548 - Outreach - Gift to Other Churches
£2,000
—
—
—
£2,000
—
2550 - Special Services
£9
—
—
—
£9
—
2551 - Worship Service: kit/consumables
—
—
—
—
—
£37
2552 - Outreach: Practical Care
£2,000
—
£4,970
—
£6,970
£975
2555 - Outreach - Men’s Meetings
£105
—
—
—
£105
£90
2556 - Outreach - Mission Support Fund Gifts
£6,399
—
—
—
£6,399
£5,570
2559 - Outreach - Gift to Rotary Charities
—
—
—
—
—
£546
2561 - Outreach – Clothing + Publicity
—
—
—
—
—
£678
2562 - Outreach - Support for CAP
£4,000
£87
—
—
£4,087
£3,000
2563 - Outreach - Compassionate Kenilworth
—
—
—
—
—
£40
2564 - Outreach - Craft Event etc
£138
—
—
—
£138
—
2650 - Equipment - general
£292
—
—
—
£292
£172
2652 - Admin Items
£28
—
—
—
£28
£15
2653 - Admin - Subs Fees (non-software)
£40
—
—
—
£40
—
2654 - Admin - Fees to accountants SORP etc
£405
—
—
—
£405
£420
2655 - Admin - Insurance
£222
—
—
—
£222
£221
2656 - Admin - Bank Fees
£63
—
—
—
£63
£61
2700 - Annual FIEC Gift
£1,128
—
—
—
£1,128
—
2701 - Sunday Worship: Visitng Speaker Gift
£150
—
—
—
£150
£75
3001 - Elders - Salary
£30,703
—
—
—
£30,703
£28,779
3002 - Administrator - Salary
£3,644
—
—
—
£3,644
£3,848
3003 - Staff - Pension
£3,361
—
—
—
£3,361
£3,542
3004 - Staff - HMRC PAYE
£11,817
—
—
—
£11,817
£10,724
3010 - Elders - Conference Fees
£235
—
—
—
£235
£570
3011 - Elders - Phone
£131
—
—
—
£131
£77
3012 - Elders - Book allowance
£236
—
—
—
£236
£134
3016 - Elders - Mission Housing finance fee
£2,602
—
—
—
£2,602
£2,452
3017 - Elders Mileage Pastoral
£69
—
—
—
£69
£207
3018 - Elders Mileage KCC Meeting
£158
—
—
—
£158
£28
3019 - Elders Mileage - Conference
£140
—
—
—
£140
£165
3020 - Elders Milage - Outreach Meetings
£19
—
—
—
£19
£35
3021 - Compassionate Support P Hodder
—
—
—
—
—
£1,000
Total
£83,623
£87
£4,970
—
£88,681
£73,402
**Other expenditure**
2657 - Refund of incorrect payment
—
—
—
—
—
(£12)
Total
—
—
—
—
—
(£12)|
|---|---|
||£83,623
£87
£4,970
—
£88,681
£73,402
—
—
—
—
—
(£12)|
||—
—
—
—
—
(£12)|
|**EXPENDITURE TOTAL**|£83,623
£87
£4,970
—
£88,681
£73,389|
|||
Page 14 Report Period: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06
## **3.6 Trustee Remuneration**
As itemised above, the only Trustee salary for the period was £30,703; this remuneration relates to his Full-time 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 £3,644 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 £1,277.94 Jonathan Wright £782.08 Jim Murkett* £480.49
*Expenses claimed by Eve Murkett (Jim Murkett’s wife) and generally paid into a joint/Jim’s account.
During the report period, relatives of the Trustees received the following expenses:
Helen Murphy £180.38
The foregoing expenses were checked, authorised and paid independently by the church Treasurer, with payments also signed-off by a Trustee. All payments 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.
Page 15 Report Period: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06
## **Statement of Financial Activities – prior year comparative 2024**
||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Endowment**|**Total**|**Prior year**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**funds**|**funds**|**funds**|**funds**|**total funds**|
||**_£_**|**_£_**|**_£_**|**_£_**|**_£_**
**_£_**|
|**_Income and endowments from:_**||||||
|Donations and legacies|71,731|506|8,977|—|81,215 75,858|
|Income from charitable activities|—|—|—|—|—
50|
|Other income|154|—|—|—|154
93|
|**Total income**|**71,885**|**506**|**8,977**|**—**|**81,369** **76,001**|
|**_Expenditure on:_**||||||
|Expenditure on charitable activities|71,205|506|1,690|—|73,402 64,928|
|Other expenditure|(12)|—|—|—|(12)
—|
|**Total expenditure**|**71,193**|**506**|**1,690**|**—**|**73,389** **64,928**|
|**Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer**|**692**|**—**|**7,287**|**—**|**7,979** **11,073**|
|||||||
|**_Transfers_**||||||
|Gross transfers between funds - in|—|—|—|—|—
27|
|Gross transfers between funds - out|—|—|—|—|—
(27)|
|**_Other recognised gains / losses_**||||||
|**Net movement in funds**|**692**|**—**|**7,287**|**—**|**7,979** **11,073**|
|**_Reconciliation of funds_**||||||
|**Total funds brought forward**|**68,737**|**(40)**|**1,204**|**—**|**69,901** **58,828**|
|**Total funds carried forward**|**69,429**|**(40)**|**8,491**|**—**|**77,881** **69,901**|
Page 16 Report Period: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06
## **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 31.03.2025:
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: £49,525|
|4.14|7.2|Volunteers|Volunteers who have assisted during this period: 30|
_* Ref No. relates to Charity Commission for England and Wales Annual Return Questions, updated March & June 2023._
Table continues on the following page.
Page 17 Report Period: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06
||**_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._
Page 18 Report Period: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06
## **APPENDIX I**
## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER OF THE ACCOUNTS**
## **Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of Kenilworth Community Church**
Registered charity number: 1183535
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 which are set out in the pages above:
## **Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner**
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 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 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 those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in 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 matters have 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 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.
Signed: Date: 23[rd] January 2026
Stephen Hendy Data Developments (UK) Ltd
First Floor, The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Report Period: 2024/2025
Ref. KCC-SP-06