North Church CIO
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
1. Structure, Governance and Management
The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of Articles of Association. New Trustees are advised of their obligations under charity and company law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association as well as the structure and decision making process of the charity. Trustees generally meet quarterly but will also meet more frequently if the need arises. Meetings are minuted.
Trustees are put forward by the membership for consideration. New suggested appointments are voted on at a members meeting in all instances.
The Trustees determine the day to day operations of the charity or appoint appropriate officers to whom this responsibility is delegated.
2. Reference and Administration
Trustees
Mr Peter James Petra (Chair)
Mr Christopher Rimmer (Resigned as a Trustee on 22[nd] November 2022)
Dr Jonathan Woodrow
Mr Andrew Snart
Mr Oliver Timothy Allmand-Smith (became a Trustee on 25[th] January 2022)
Company Registered Number CE019663
Charity Registered Number 1186452
3. Objectives and Activities
The Objects of the Trust are as follows:
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(A) The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within Leicester and the surrounding towns and villages;
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(B) The relief of financial hardship among persons either generally or individually through the provision of grants, goods or services as the Trustees from time to time think fit; and
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(C) To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in such charitable ways as the Trustees think fit from time to time.
We, as Trustees, recognise that it is our legal obligation to ensure that the Trust's activities are in line with our objectives and activities and we are satisfied
that this is the case for the period in question. The Trustees also confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
4. Achievements and Performance
Key Events
The following activities have been conducted by the charity in the reporting period.
North Church CIO was formed as an independent charity on 19[th] November 2019 and appointed its first salaried pastor on that date. A member’s constitution was formulated and the first members were appointed. Since then additional members have joined and the current membership stands at 11.
The full time paid pastor is also a Trustee and an Elder. This individual has enabled the charity to meet its objectives through promoting the Christian faith directly himself as an evangelist as well as preaching, pastoring and equipping and training others to do the same in support of the charity’s activities.
North Church does not own any buildings but is does rent the local community centre for regular Sunday services and other activities. Also during the year it used a local school gymnasium for its carol service
Open Sunday worship services have continued in the local community with regular members and visitors attending.
In the same community venue the weekly Sunday afternoon children group which was started early in 2022 has continued with activities and teaching centred on the Bible. The monthly over 60’s group has continued providing social support to the more elderly people who live in the area. As well as a regular thought for the day the sessions have included quizzes, craft work and games
There is a weekly open Bible study meeting and a weekly prayer meeting for members.
During the summer open Tea and Toast sessions were held on Sunday afternoons which combined craft work and a Bible message.
As mentioned previously a Carol service was held in the local school hall with over 80 local residents attending. As well as worship and preaching a Christingle took place for the children.
A Christmas outreach event/party was also held for members of the local community.
The Trust has paid money to CCLI and the DBS and has purchased insurance to enable it to legally and safely operate.
During the year the Trust gave money to UFM in support of its activities associated with the crisis in Ukraine and also to Train Kenya to help the work of churches in Kenya.
The charity has established a sound footing in the Beaumont Leys area by the formulation and regular review of key policies including those related to
safeguarding, health and safety, conflicts of interest and expense control and reporting.
The Trustees are satisfied that all these activities fall within the Trust’s objectives.
5. Financial Review
The Trust had an income this financial year of £40,867 all of which was unrestricted and total expenditure of £42,931 (£42,897 unrestricted, £34 restricted) leading to a net loss of £2,064.
An amount of £32,381 (£32,015 unrestricted, £366 restricted) was bought forward from the previous year.
The funds at the end of the year amounted to £30,317 (£29,985 unrestricted, £332 restricted)
The Trust considers that it is in a strong position making it able to pursue its charitable aims in the future.
Finances are reviewed in detail each month by the Chairman of Trustees and quarterly by the Trustees and members.
6. Reserves Policy
The following is the reserves policy of the North Church CIO. The reserves of the Trust are reported to the Chairman of Trustees each month and quarterly to Trustees and members. The reserves are assessed against previous income and expenditure and categorised as either green (the reserves will last for month than 12 months of normal operations), amber (the reserves will last for less than 12 months but more than 5 months or red (less than 5 months). Appropriate actions are assigned to each category.
Peter J Petra Chairman of Trustees 18[th] August 2023
Balance Sheet for North Church CIO, Leicester for year ending 31st Ma
| 31st March 2023 | 31st March 2023 |
|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | 0 |
| Current Assets | |
| Debtors | 0 |
| Bank | 30317 |
| 30317 | |
| Liabilities | 0 |
| 30317 | |
| 32381 | |
| Excess of income /expenditure | -2064 |
| 30317 | |
| Made up of funds | |
| Unrestricted | 29985 |
| Restricted | 332 |
| 30317 |
rch 2023
31st March 2022
0 0 32381 32381 0 32381 35800 -3419 32381 32015 366 32381
North Church CIO
Income and Expenditure Account
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations Regular Giving One of Giving + Gift Days Overseas Gifts Received HMRC - Gift Aid Gifts Other sources Total Income EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities Grants to institutions Ministry expenses Event expenses Outreach expenses Premises costs Administration costs Wages, salaries and pension Accountancy fees Depreciation Training Costs Services (exc. Accountancy) TOTAL EXPENDITURE Income /expenditure |
Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund Total Funds Total Funds 24,274 24,274 20663 2,012 2,012 4286 8,143 8,143 5849 6,438 6,438 140 0 0 6000 0 12 months to 31st March 2023 12 months to 31st March 2023 12 months to 31st March 2023 12 months to 31st March 2022 |
|---|---|
| 40,867 0 40,867 36938 |
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| 1,500 1,500 3569 127 127 637 580 580 824 1,329 1,329 259 871 871 371 517 34 551 472 35,251 35,251 31728 223 223 164 0 0 384 2,041 2,041 1056 458 458 893 0 |
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| 42,897 34 42,931 0 40357 |
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| -2,030 -34 -2,064 -3419 |
STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries National insurance Less: Employment Allowance Pension Contributions Total
Average number of employees
The following trustees received remuneration during the year. Peter James Petra
Peter Petra received remuneration for his role as a pastor to the Church, not for his role as a trustee.
Analysis of Restricted Funds
Leicester City Council
AV Equipment
The donation from Leicester City Council was for Covid related expenditure. Donations were received for the purchase of audio visual equipment for use by the church
Fixed Assets
At 31st March 2022 At 31st March 2023
2021/2022
2022/2023
£ 30,804.00 £ 34,224.00 £ 2,874.85 £ 2,874.86 -£ 3,030.48 -£ 2,874.86 £ 924.00 £ 1,026.72 £ 31,572.37 £ 35,250.72
1 1 £ 30,804.00 £ 34,224.00
| C/Fwd as at | |||||
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| 2022/2023 | 2022/2023 | 31st March | |||
| B/Fwd. | Income | Expenditure | 2022 | ||
| 108 | 0 | 34 | 74 |
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| 0 | |||||
| 258 | 0 | 0 | 258 |
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| 0 | |||||
| 366 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 332 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name North Church CIO Leics members of On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2023 Charity no ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Date: 10[th] August 2023 Signed: Name: Colin Wood Relevant professional Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 16 Wordsworth Rd Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 4LQ
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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