MINSTER CHRISTIAN CENTRE CIO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 TRUSTEES Ben HOPE GILL Matthew TODD John KENDALL lan WILLIAMS 5am LIU Jonathan TRAVIS cHARy NUMBER 1184867 PRINCIPAL ADDRESS Sturminster Road, Cardiff, CF23 5AQ GOVERNING DOCUMENT Minster Chrlstian Centre CIO Constitution and Church Handbook adopted by Church Member5 on 23rd October 2019, and approved by the Charity Commission on 121h August 2019. The Church Handbook was revised on 23, November 2022. CONSTITUTION cio TRV¥(EE SELECTION METHOD Election INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mr A DOWN FCCA BANKERS Barclays Bank Pagelof5
MINSTER CHRISTIAN CENTRE CIO TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trustees of Minster Christian Centre glve thanks for God for His kindness and grace as they reflect on the year gone and present thelr Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2023. Objectives and Activities The purposes of Minster Christian Cend-e are.. the advancement of the Christlan faith In accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Cardiff and the surrounding neighbourhood,. and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in.8eneral meetlng, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basls of Faith, including but not Ilmited to.. the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of community facilities; provided that the advancement of such purposes must be undertaken In a manner that is consistent with the Doctrlnal Distlnctlves and Ethical Statements as may be adopted and amended by the Church from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Church Handbook, Achievement and Performance Minster Christian Centre has actively pyrsued our objectives and aims throughout 2023. The year 2023 was special due to the fact the year started and ended on a Sunday. Christian worship took place on all 53 Sundays of the year, and this was the first year since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic that there has not been Government legislation dictating or restricting our gatherinEs. It was a welcome relief to pursue our objectives and aims free from this Shadow and constrittlon. Alongside the regular Sunday morning service, a Sunday evening worship gathering took place, along wlth a monthly worship service at Thomas Court, a local retirement complex. Home groups Bible studies and corporate prayer meetings met at various points during the week. Provision is made for the advancement of the Christian faith for all ages- an Informal toddler morning takes place during the day, a youth club for young people on a Friday Page2of5
evening, and a daytime Bible study allows those avallable durlng traditlonal work hours to attend, and creche and Sunday schools for ages 0-14 take place during the Sunday morning worshlp gatherings. In response to the cost-of-living crisis and spike in energy bjlls, january Saw the launch of "Minster Café" a drop in coffee morning. It has provided a safe, warm space to allow relationship to be maintained during the daytime. These public worship gatherings, and prayer meetings are the core way the charity fulfils its stated objectives, and the trustees are grateful for all of the volunteers who serve and facilitate all these various events. Other activities took place to further the aims and purposes of the church includlng.. Collecting food donations for local charity "Rainbow of Hope" Providing meals for a family who had a baby. A full advent outreach program including wreath making and a community event. A New Years event. One specific activity to note was the baptismal service that*ook place in September- a key part of the core aims of the charity. Mlnster Christian Centre has advanced the Christian faith through the services and artivities as outlined above, along its financial partnership wlth the missionaries we support. More detail is provided below. Through the year, the charity was able to provide relief of need, hardship, and sickness as and when it arose. An ongoing key project undertaken by the charity is 'Bundle5 of Joy"" visits are arranged to pregnant asylum seekers Wlth care packa8es, and ongoin8 friendship and emotional support 15 offered. The charity wa5 also able to make provision of community facilities. Minster Christian Centre has been able to welcome outside bookings and host other community groups In the building. Roath Community Chorus, Brownies and the Girl Quides. a baby sign language class, a ballet school and a guild of weavers have been able to use the premises over the course of the year, along with other private events. Page3ofS
The trustees confirm that we have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charitv Commission on public benefit. The charity policies, procedures and codes are under a perlodlc review. Policies regarding employment include paternity leavei grievance and disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, expenses and sickness, compassionate and dependent care leave. The risk management policy is in progress and tye goal is for it to be published in 2024. Finance Review Minster Christian Centre income for the year ended Decemper 2023 totalled £114,976. This was generated through donations from the congregation of £90,233, a tax claim of £23,183, a legacy gift of £IO(M) and a specif ic gift towards social concern of £560. The expenditure totalled £142,410. This was made up of costs of charitable actlvities, governance costs, and other costs. The trustees Intentionally ran a deficit budget through the year of 2023 to pursue our aims and employed some Df the reserve fund for one-off expenditures. The trustees considered these one-off expenditure5 as a good way to use the reserve to the furthering of Minster Christian Centre's objectives. Specific one-off expenditure came in the form of sUPPOrt to number of our mission partners here Imthe UK and overseas. It was a joy and pleasure to be able to respond to specific need in a generous way. In addition to the transfer of assets from the prevlous financial year, Minster Christian Centre is in a financially healthy and stable position. The church has ended the period wlth reserves of £124,138. Reserve5 are held to provide for a redundancy fund, and for capital expenditure relatlng to the building, The trustees have earmarked the reserve fund for future the employment of additional workers. The trustees antlclpate no f Snanclal uncertainties at the present time. Structure, Governance and Management The governing document of the charity Is Minster Christian Centre CIO Constitution and Churth Handbook, which was adopted by Church Members on 23 October 2019, and approved by the Charity Commission on 121h August 2019. Page4of5
The Church Handbook was revlsed and approved by unanimous vote of church members on 23rd November 2022. th The charlty Is constituted as a CIO and was registered on 12 August 2019. Trustees of Mlnster Christian Centre consist of the pastor and elders and are selected by election. Eligibility for trustees is laid out in section 12.2 of the constitution. Approval This report was approved by the trustees on 25th October 2024. Signed on behalf of the trustees- Trustee.. Trustee. Li ijl Page5of5
Charity number.. 1184867 MINSTER CHRISTIAN CENTRE Flnanci&l Statements Year endod 31 Dgcember, 2023
Minster Christian Centre Notes to the accounts Forthe year ended 31 December, 2023 Accountlng Policies Basis of accountlng The financial statements are prepaied in accordance with applicable accounting standards using the historic cost convenlion. The financial slalemenls reflect the requirements of the revised Statement of Recommended Piactlco, "Accounting for Charities" ISORPI. The charity compiled with best practice at the lime of preparing Ihese accounts. Tangible Fixed Assets All fix&d assets are capilalised. The charge for d8precialion is calculalgd to write off the c081 of fixed agsets over their useful lives on the following basis.. Fumiturg and oquipment 10 years on a reducing bal8nco basis Income Inwme is accounl¢d lor on an aGCtuals basis. except for donations, whiGh are credited when recelved. Expenditure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Resourc*s expended on charitable activities compri59 all lh8 resources applied by the charity in undertaking ils work to moel ils charitable objeclives. These oosls includ6 the difecl costs of the ¢h8rilable activities together wilh those support costs incurred that enable thèso actlvilies to bg undertaken. Expenditure on Governancg Costs are the costs incurred by the charlty to operate and lo generate the informatton required for public accounlablllty. Funds The charity's unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of lh8 Trustegs.
Independent Examiner's Report to the Members and Trustees of Minster Christian Centre I report on the accounls of Minster Christian Centie for the year ended 31 December, 2023 which are sel out on pages 2 to 6. Respectlve Responslbllltles of Offl¢ers and Examlner The Charsty's trustees are responsible for the pr9parallon of the accounts. Thè Charity truslee8 consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(21 of the Chariligs Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examtnalion 18 needed. It Is my responsibillty to'.- Examlne Ihe accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act Follow the pr()cedures laid down in the General Direclions given by the Charlty Commission under seclion 145151(b) of the 2011 Act, and To slate whether particular matte15 have come lo my attention Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examlnalion was carried out in accordance with the G9neral Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An exatninalK)n includes a review of tha accounting records kept by the charily and a comparison of the awunts presented with those records. 11 also includes conslderation of any unusual items or disclosures irs the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as officers concerning any such mallers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion ON the vtew given by the accounts. Independent Examln8r's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has coma lo my allention.. 1. Which gives mo reasonab18 cause to believe Ihal in any material respect the roquirements To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act. and To prepare gccounls which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not beèn met- or 2. To which, in my opinion. allenlion should b8 drawn in order to enab18 a proper understanding of the gccounls lo be reached. Name: MrA Down FCCA...... . Date: Address: 9, ShgTborne Avenue, Cyncoed Caydiff CF23 6SJ
Minster Chrlstian Centre Statement of Flnancial Actlvlties For the year ended 31 December, 2023 2023 Restricted Unrestricted 2022 Total Total Incoming Resources Tax claim Incoming Resources from Charitable aElivilies Other In¢oming resources 23,183 91,793 23,183 91,793 24,934 101,327 275 Total Incoming Resources 114,976 114,976 126,536 Resour¢8s Expendod Chailtable acllvits'es Gov9rnanc8 costs Other resources expended 90,748 4.953 46.709 90.748 4,953 46,709 64,427 2,647 43,963 Total resourcos expended 142,410 142,410 111,037 Net movement of funds 27,434 27.434 15.499 Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 254,308 254,308 226,874 226,874 238.809 264,308 The nal movemenl in funds for Ihe yeafs slated above arose entirely from conlinuing aclivllies. There are no recognised gains or losses for Ihe years above other than included in lh6 above Statement of Financial Aclivilles The notes on pages 4 to 6 form part of these accounts.
Mlnstey Chrl8tlan Cenlre Balancè Shoet a$ at 31 De¢Èmbar, 2023 Note 2Q23 2022 Fixed Assets Tanglble 8ssets 102,735 117,412 Currént Asset Dablois Casli al bgnk ond In hand 124.138 124,136 136 896 138.89fj Llablllles Credltois.. amoiints lalllng du8 wllhln one yfyar NBI Cuir8nl A6S9ts 124.139 136,896 NET ASSETS 226 874 254,308 Th? Funds of the Cliarlty Unrèstlcted In¢om& Fund$ Unr851rlclod Ii)¢ome Funds Rgslrtcled Income Funds 226,874 254,308 Tol¥l Ch&dly Funds 226 874 Approved by the Board of Tryslees on......... ., .... .. and slgngd Ihelr btrhall by lh8 lollon9 IfUSt8e5 lan wllllam Dr 8anjaln Hop?-G511 Mr JoTrMI K8ndall - Mr Mallhgw Todd ,* Seffiuel Llu .Mr Jonathan T¥owl8 Th8 nots8 on pages 4 10 6 form pari ol Ihese accoui)ts.
Minster Christlan Centre Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December, 2023 Tangible Fixed Assets Furnlture & Equipment Total COST A8 at 1 January, 2023 163,073 163,073 As at 31 December, 2023 163,073 163,073 DEPRECIATION As at 1 January, 2023 Charge forthe year 45.661 14.677 45,661 14,677 AS at 31 D8cember, 2023 60,338 60,338 NET BOOKVALUE As al 31 December, 2023 102,735 102,735 As al 31 December, 2022 117,412 117,412
Mlnster Chrlstlan Centre Year ended 31 December, 2023 2023 R•strlcted Unre5trlcted 2022 Total Total Incoming Rèsource5 Donations Tax dalm Savings Accovnl Snlerg81 Legacy Soci81 concern olft 90.233 23,183 90.233 23,183 101,327 24.934 275 1,000 560 1.000 560 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 114,976 114.976 126,536 Resour¢e8 Expended m8inl8nan¢e Cleaning 2.890 3.840 7,247 154 2,89CI 3.840 7.247 154 6,482 3,909 3,757 Refieshtnents Telephon8S Photocopier Missions Soci81 con¢ern Speaksrs Ou(Ttrach Insurance Gifts Admin pblIcItY Sunday school Youth work Chuich evenl8 P85tLY Audiovlsual Susbs¢riptions and1Scences Media Ministry training Youth worker Depr8Clation Church workgr Lunch club legacy Admlnlslralor FtIAN fund 373 662 13,050 2.000 1.660 465 2,208 956 2,647 291 960 171 827 33,527 2,344 2,415 645 2.335 550 4,953 189 733 920 265 33,732 827 33,527 2,344 2,416 645 2.335 550 4.953 189 733 920 265 33.732 29,306 619 1,056 1.056 914 190 9,877 14,fj77 4,872 92 10,661 14,677 5,129 70 13,158 92 10.661 14.677 5.129 70 13,158 10,070 920 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 142.410 142,410 111,037 Incomlng r8souice8 for the year 27,434 27,434 Fund bal8nces brought forward 254,308 254,308 238,809 Fund bal8nce8 carFled lorw8rd 226,874 226,874 254,308