TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2022
TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER, CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Charity number: 1188074
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
CONTENTS
| Page 3-4 | Legal & Administrative Information |
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| Page 5-6 | Trustees Report |
| Page 7-8 | Overview of Church and Church Activities |
| Page 9-10 | Independent Examiner’s Report |
| Page 11 | Receipts & Payment Amounts |
| Page 12 | Balance Sheet |
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1188074 DATE OF REGISTRATION 20 February 2020 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1 January 2022
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 December 2022 TRUSTEES Peter David Evans Caleb Conner Otuekong Etuk LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation GOVERNING INSTRUMENT CIO - Association Registered 20 February 2020
OBJECTS
1) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith exclusively by facilitating the charitable activities of the Fellowship.
(2) such other charitable objects as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees further the work of the Fellowship.
| CORRESPONDENCE | Trinity Church Manchester |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS | 47a Bury Old Road |
| Prestwich | |
| M25 0FG | |
| PRIMARY BANKERS | Barclays Bank UK PLC |
| 1 Churchill Place | |
| London | |
| E14 5HP |
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
Wise Payments Ltd 56 Shoreditch High Street London E1 6JJ SK Accountants 86 Bury Old Road Cheetham Hill Manchester M8 5BW
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
TRUSTEES REPORT
The Trinity Church Manchester Trustees present their annual report with the necessary financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and confirm that the financial statements comply with the current statutory requirements.
CHARITY STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
On 15 December 2019, the Trustees of Trinity Church Manchester (TCM) formally adopted the church’s constitution, appointed Caleb Conner as Chair of the Trustees, and agreed to employ Peter Evans as TCM’s pastor.
On 10 January 2020, the TCM Trustees formally adopted the church’s constitution.
On 20 February 2020, TCM was officially registered as Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. On 28 May 2020, TCM officially constituted as a church membership and appointed Malcolm Clark and Caleb Conner as Elders to serve alongside Peter Evans.
TCM’s activities are typically organised by the Elders of the church. Peter Evans and Malcolm Clark are employed Elders, operating in a full-time capacity. The church’s activities are supported by employed staff and volunteers.
TCM is a congregational church led by at least 2 elders. The Elders possess the overall spiritual leadership of TCM. Church members are those individuals who assent to the Statement of Faith and have committed themselves to serve Christ in united corporate fellowship with the other members of the church, and who have agreed to submit themselves to the authority and leadership of our Elders.
Under God, TCM’s members corporately share ultimate responsibility to ensure that the church is taught, led and disciplined in accordance with TCM’s Statement of Faith and Church Rules.
TCM requires at least 3 Trustees at all times. The Trustees are selected because of their character, competency, and willingness to serve. Trustees are expected to possess the biblical qualifications of a deacon and to contribute with a meaningful skillset.
The following held the office of Trustee in 2022: Peter David Evans Caleb Conner Otuekong Etuk
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The Charities Act 2011 requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the CIO and of the surplus of the CIO for that period. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to:
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●Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
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●Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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●Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis it is inappropriate to
presume that the trust will continue in existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the CIO. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES ON 26 September 2023
SIGNED ON THEIR BEHALF BY TRUSTEE
PRINTED NAME: Peter David Evans
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
OVERVIEW OF CHURCH AND CHURCH ACTIVITIES
CIO OBJECTIVES
(1) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith exclusively by facilitating the charitable activities of the Fellowship; and (2) such other charitable objects as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees further the work of the Fellowship.
AFFILIATION
TCM is a member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). The FIEC is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England and Wales (1168037) and in Scotland (SC047080). As such, we are independently governed in our church polity, but we agree to a set of core doctrinal beliefs. These are summarised on our church website and also on the FIEC website.
TCM’S VISION
We want to become a gospel community for North Manchester that reaches, grows and partners for the glory of God.
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
It was another busy year for TCM, as the church continued to grow in number and maturity. Extensive refurbishment of our offices at 47A Bury Old Road enabled us to use the venue for a variety of events, including Alpha and various training opportunities.
In the summer we hosted a team from one of our US church partners who helped us run a Holiday Club at the Heys School. It was attended by many families in the community and was one of several activities that achieved significant community impact.
Our Sunday services at Heys School continue to be well attended, with new people joining us almost every week. One of the highlights of the year was our baptism service in May where we celebrated what God has done in individual lives.
In November we partnered with churches across Manchester to launch the Northern Gospel Project, a collaborative effort to support more church planting across the city and the region. The launch conference met at Central Methodist Hall in Oldham Street and was attended by representatives from over 50 churches.
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
TCM continues to meet at the Heys School in Prestwich. During our Sunday services, we sing songs, pray, listen to a sermon, and provide a children’s ministry for ages 1-4, with a separate group for primary school children.
We have a variety of people participating in our church activities. Our Sunday services are open to anyone who wishes to attend.
REFERENCES
TCM Website: https://www.trinitychurchmanchester.org FIEC Website: https://fiec.org.uk
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
We report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st December 2023.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and that an independent examination is needed.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
Our 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 the seeking of explanations from you as 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 matter has come to my attention:
- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
(b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (revised 2005) have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
SK Accountants 86 Bury Old Road Cheetham Hill Manchester M8 5BW
Date: 22[nd] September 2023
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TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3 ~~1~~ [ST] DECEMBER 2022
| Receipts Charitable Donations Total receipts Payments Employee cost Premises cost Hospitality Software Bank and finance charges Phone and internet cost Equipment Expensed Other legal and professional costs Asset and investment purchases Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) |
£ 72,921 28,328 9,828 642 81 1,220 40 590 |
2021 £ £ 175,299 (11,532) 163,767 (113,650) (113,650) 50,117 |
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(Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO)
TRINITY CHURCH MANCHESTER
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF 3 ~~1~~ [ST] DECEMBER 2022
| Assets retained for the charity’s own use Current Assets Debtor Cash in Hand / Bank Liabilities Creditors Funds of the Charity Funds b/f Surplus/(Deficit) |
£ 0 |
2022 £ 0 90,794 0 |
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| 429 90,365 |
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| 360 | |||
| 90,434 | |||
| 40,317 50,117 |
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| 90,434 |
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