TELFORD CHRISTIAN FELLOII'SHIP AN.SUAL REPORT DI￿ANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE.4R EiNDED 31 MARCH 2024 James Holvoak & Parker Limited Chartered Accountants TELFORD CHRISTIA.N FELLOWSHIP Trustees, Annual Report Charit ' name: Telford Christian Fellowship Trust (Charitable Incorporated Organisationl Charit details: Other names ch2rit}' is known by: 'felford Christian Fellowship Registered Charity number: 1184306 Charlty's principal address: Mr. Giles Higgins 8 Gregson Walk Dawley Telford TF4 2GA Shropshire Period of Report Financial year from.. 1° April 2023 to 31, IMar¢h 2024 Names of the charity Trustees Name Office {if a Cliainnan Dales Acted Mr Giles Hiogins All Year Mrs Alison Ke￿-Gold Secretary All Year Mr Hannes Kerr-Gold Finanec All Year Ms Anne Ward All Year Description of the charitv's trusts: Governillg docuinent.. Constitu(ion dared 8 ' July 2019 Objects of the charit).: To advance the Christian Faith To relieve persons in conditions of need or hardship or who are sick. aged or homeless To promote and fulfil other such charitable purposes Advisors: None TELFORD CHRISTIAN FELLOII'SHIP I'rustees, Annual Report Aetivitics and Achievements: Lcadershi mana ement and sirucrure - TCF Loniinues to einploy Oiles Iliggins on ihe basis of a 0.6 contract (21 hours per week) 10 lead the church and oversee its vatious ministries and aciiviiies. Giles leads the tcain of elders and alii'ays works in liaison wilh the Trustees. Giles is also a I'rustee and Chair of Trustees. 2. The 2 elders Gilcs Eliggins and I lannes Kerr-Gold (also a Trustee) Inet on average once every 2-3 ii'eeks for ihe purpose of effective spiritual Icadership, oversight of ministries, pastoral care and ouircach. This team functioned well, strengthened by working closely together with iheir wives, Sarali and Alison respectively. 3. The Trustees functioned well together in overseeing all matters of finance, legal compliance and governance. Thcy mei 3 times in Ihis period and used WhatsApp cxtensively for dis¢ussion and decisions regarding seilleral important matters. 4. TCF is a Christcentral church and is one of 8 churches in Shropshire, Staffordshire & Derbyshire belonging to that group (see hitps'.lILhrisi¢¢nLralchurcli¢s.or￿. Giles and the leaders of the oiher 7 churchcs inet and supportcd one anothcr ei'ery other month on average for partnership, support and oveisight. Giles also helped to del'elop aclive relationships with the other 3 Shropshire church leaders, funciioning as necessary additional support. TCF eon ation oi'erall and re ular Sunda mornin worshi meeiin TCF continued to mcct cttch Sunday Inoming at Dawley House for worship, teaching of the Bible, news sharing and the building of the Christian Communiry. The ovcrall size of ihe congrcgaiion grew in Ihts period, as did ihe committed membership. Meetin s and rou s in addition to Sunda mornin l. Prayer ineeiings throughout Ihc year, every Sunday evening. Prayer meetings ar¢ considcrcd a major pan of the backbone of Ilie church du¢ to the positive effecis experienced by many. The atiendance has been con8lStenrly higher than in previous years. 2. Tliree Home groups all year and a fourth group started in November 2023. These provide essential fellowship, suppon and encourag¢m¢nt for committ¢d members and other attenders. Much friendship building and pastoral care ￿keS place within all groups. 3. Bible study group, Inceting weekly on Tuesday mornings functioning much like the 4 kIome Groups described above. General - In-depih pas(oring of people in difficuli life circuTnstances- some regularly attending the church, some not. l-liis includcd home and hospit21 visiis. provision of a substantial number of meals as well as helping people in the contcxt of church Ineetings. For some Ihe pastoral care meetings were regular, for others they were one-off meetings. The level of pastoral care given remains high as we ende2vour to look after Ihose in need. In-depth encouragement and help given lo many in their personal development as Christians who arc Inaking a differcnce through their lives. This is not giwing remedial help but helping people vho are secure becoming even stronger and more fruitful for the benefit of those in the church and to thc local Community. Thc Junior TCF team have been serving the ¢hildren every Sunday through the year. The number of children regularly attending the church increased in this period. A team to serve Youtli siarted in carly 2024, gathcring ilie Senior School aged cbildren once per monih. TELFORD CHRASTIA.N FELLOWSHIP Trustees, Annual Report Continued Oth¢r activities and acliievements as sti'en thened- Supportii)g 13RF. ADTrust, througl) substantial financial giving. The church is kept infomied of their a¢iivitics N'ia tlie circulaiion of newsletter.8 by e-mail 10 che members and our participation in a focu.ssed prayer gathering. BRF.ADTrust's sphere of operation includes famiing projects in 7.ambia and humanitarian aid in Ukrain¢. The special focus on Uki2ine continued throughoui this period. 2. Support of 2 Christian couple and their team in the Middle East - seeking io bring the Christian ospel to people in the heart of the Middle Easi. Suppon is boih financial and through the circulation of newsletters to interested partics in the church. 3. Financial support of other organisaiions seeking to advance the Christian Gospel and serve the poor, e.g. STA Y Telford, C.A.P. Telford and Christcentral Churches. We are pleased 10 report that the church's gi￿]ng is Inore than the iarget of l 00/0 of overall income. 4. We help 1¢2d Daii-.Icy Restrooin Felloivship- a group for mainly elderly, local people for worship, leaching and fellowship. This included organising and leading a civic Remembrance Service in November 2023, attended by many local civic dignitaries. 5. Carol Services for TC,F and Da￿,]eY Restroom and Carol singing for the Dawley Communiiy Chrisimas light switch on event. 6. Fuundaiions course for teaLhing, discipling and mentoring of meinberq. 7. Worship team oatherin<* togcthcr approximately once per 2 months to strength¢n rhe worship aspect of ihe Church. 8. Leadership attending training events held on Zoom and in-ptrson hosted by Christcentral Churches. Thesc werc for Leadersliip training, TheologEcal instruction and encouragement generally- totalling 10 in the ycar. l O Church social ei'ents from April to Septeinber 2023 to help build the church community. This included a highly attended Baptisin Service in July 2023, the firsi in 6 years. l O. Launcli of Men'q breakfasts on Saturday momings - averaDing once every 6 weeks. I l. Delivering an R.S. lesson io a Year 314 class in a local Church of England Primary School. 12. safe￿uard1ng Policy re1Jie￿ed in January 2024. Regular Dt4S chccks on all workers carried out in accordance witl) our Safeguarding policy. 13. Rctaining good links with the Central Telford F.cumenical Pannersl)ip. 14. Launch of Christ Central Telford on Sunday 24th March 2024 rcplacing 'Telford Christian Felloivship" Tl)e piocess to change the church name started in February 2023, engaging the scrvices of a reputable company to create a new loun and website. DurinLv this ye&r the new logo and ￿'ebSite was Ci'eated. greatly enhancing our on-line presence. Additionally, we enhanced our on-line prcscnce on diffei'ent social media platfonns, i.e. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Tik-l ok. The required changes were made with the Charity Commission, HMRC and other key bodies. art of outreach servin eo le and the church beino iniernall Going forwards, we are Chrlst Central Telford, wlth the sAme Charit). Commission Charity number (1184306). INDEPE.NDENT EXAMI.NER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TELFORD CHRISTIAP* FELLOWSHIP TRUST report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and F.xaminer The charity's Irustees are responsible for the preparation of the aceounrs. The chariry'i trustees consider that an aiidit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (rhe 2011 Act). It is my responsibiliry to:_ examine the aecount.q under 8ection 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the Gcneral tjirections griven by ihe Chariiy Commission (under seciion 14515){b) ot'the 201 l Act, and io siatc M,h¢ther particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement My examination was Carried oui in accordance iviih ihc General Directions given by the Charity Cotnmission. An cxamination includes a revieiv of the accounting rccords kepi by the Chariry and a comparison of the accounis presented witli thosc records. It also includes consideratio)n of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations froin you as trustees concerning any such maiters. The procedures undertaken do not providc all Ilie e￿idenCe thar ￿'OUld be required in an audit: and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'tNe and fair, vieii, and the report is limited to those matiers set out in the siatement below. Inde endent F.xaminer's Statement In connection ii'ith our examination. no matter has com¢ to my aitention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respeci ihe requiremenis to keep accounting records in accordance with 5.130 of the Charities Act 201 l and to prepare accounts which accord with the accauniing recoids and comply with ihe accounting requiremen￿ of the Charities Act have not been met; or io which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order 10 enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jan)es, Hol}'oak & Parker l.td l Knights Court, Archers Wav, Battlefield Enterprise ParK SHREMISBURY, SYI .3GA Robert Humphre}'s FCA Chartered Aceountant Date: TELFORD CHRISTIAN FELLOW'SHIP Statement of Financial AetiTr'ities For the l'ear ended 31 IVAarch 2024 Reeeipts & Pavments Accoun¢ 2024 2023 Total for ear Restricted Funds General Funds Total for Year Receipts Donation5, Legacies and Other similar receipts: Col leLlions & Tithes Other Donations Tax Refundb & Gift Aid Operating .4etivities to further charitable objeets: Conference Fecs & [￿entS 41,314 41,314 23,756 5,134 3,012 9,048 9.048 99 32.001 50,362 50,362 Paiments Pajments for generating funds: Charitable Payments: Gifts;'Tithes Charitable activities: Staff Salaries Hall Flire P.AIRepairslE'quipinent I'ravel Training Devoied Events Launch costs Support Costs: Station¢ry/Books/Post2gelPrinting Insurance Wcbsit¢ De%ign Copyright Licence Miscellaneous Teleplione Oiher professional fees Management & Administration Exaininaiion of Accounts 4.278 4,278 3,486 18,699 1,269 3.170 842 869 880 1,532 18,699 1,269 3,170 842 869 880 1,532 19,050 1.470 586 723 1.150 153 ,157 460 6.990 261 55 519 267 1,157 460 6,990 261 55 519 267 906 435 243 125 345 356 504 41,752 504 41,752 496 Net ReceiptslPayments I'r2nsfers B212n¢e brought fonvard from preN'ious year Balance carried fonvard ai end of year 8,610 1,100 48,620 58,330 8.863 2.477 {I,100) 52,972 61,582 50,495 52,972 3,252 TELFORD CHRISTIAN FELLOW'SIIIP Statement of Assets & Liobilities For the Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 ASSETS Cash bunds Cash in Hand 427 Other 1¥lonetAn Assets Natwest Current Account Loan 61,582 50,292 253 61.582 61,582 52,545 52,972 Representlng Assets on the following Accounts: General Fund Restricted Funds Accuinulaied Funds 58,330 3,252 61,582 48.620 4,352 52,972 on-Nlonet#rv .Assets Furniture and Equiptnent ai insurance value: £5,530 These a¢counts were approN'ed by the Trusiees on.. Zi Signed on their behalf bv: Position.. Chair f trustees and Church Leader Date.. TELFORD CHRISTIAN FELLOII'SHIP Statement of Financial .4ctiTr'itie5 Tr'or the Year ended 31 March 2024 Notes on Accounts l) Accounting Policies These accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis. 2) Trading The Church has not had a trading activity in pursuit of its charitable objects. 3) Donations Made 2024 2023 Christ Central Church Central Mercian Communiry Christian Tooeiher in Telford Other CJiving 1,770 540 480 360 1,128 4,278 1,320 540 480 360 786 3.486 Charged to General Fund Charged to Restricted Funds 4,278 3.350 136 4,278 4) Restricted Funds The balances on restricted funds consisted of the following funds-. l)pening Balance 137 963 3,252 4,-452 Closing Balanee Incomlng Outgoing Transfer Dawley Day Devotcd Building Fund {1371 {963) I,iooi 3,252 5) Trustees Remuneration and Expenses Remuneration of £17,496 (2023.. £18,602) was paid to one of the trustees in the year for tlie purpose of pasiorallspiritual leadership and ovcrseeing all ihe ministries of the church.