REGJSTERED CEL4IUTY NUMBER: 1192400 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 FOR ACTS (ACTtVE CHRISTIANrrY IN THAE4ET SCHOOLS) Spurling Cannon Chartered Certified A¢¢guntants 424 Margate Road Wesiwood B2m&gate Kent cr12 6SJ
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INDEPEF4DENf EXAMINER'S REPORT TO Acfs (ACTIVE CHRISTIANTIY IN THANET SHCOOIS) CHAIUTY NUMBER 1192400 llldepettdent wminer'$ report to the trustees I report to the ¢hatity trust¢&5 OU tny examination of the accounts of th¢ charity for the yw ended 31 D¢¢¢mbeE 2023. Responsibilities and basi$ ofreport The ]llembers of the charity ar¢ r¢sponsible for the prepardlion of th¢ Ollts in 2c¢osdance with the requir¢m¢rAts of the Charities Act 2011 ('th¢ Actr). I report in respect of my examination of the ac¢ounts ¢arried out ulldeE Section 145 of the Act and in ¢arryirLg out exatnillation I hav¢ followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission ulld¢r S¢thion 145(5)(bl of the Act. llldependent exarniner's statsmetht I have coinpleted my ¢xamillation. I confirni that no material matters have ¢om¢ to my attention ill Connection with the exatniELation giviDg me cause to believe that in any material respe¢t.' accountillg records weTe oot k¢pt in accordance with Swtion 130 of th¢ Act- or the a¢¢ount5 do not accord with thosf r¢cords' or the accOutS do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni atm] content of atcounts set out in the Charities {Ac¢ouThts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirem¢nt that the accounts give a true and fair view which 15 not a matter considered as part of an itidependent examination. L have no concerns and bav¢ ¢om¢ a¢r05s no othei matters in ¢onne¢tion with the examination to which att¢ntion thould be drawll in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ri¢hard Phillpott Spurling Cannon Chart¢Ted Certified Accountants 424 Margat¢ Road Westwood Ralnsga Kent cr12 6SJ
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1192400 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ST FROM I"January 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2023 FOR ACTS (ACTIVE CHRISTIANITY IN THANET SCHOOLS) Acts Acfl¥t Chrl8tlaftl•y In Thantf Schools
Act5 Reference and Adminlstratlve Details Operating Name ACTS {Active Christianity in Thanet Schools} Registered Charity Number 1192400 Address.. c/0 ST. PETERS BAPTIST CH U RCH VICARAGE STREET BROADSTAI RS CTIO 2SG Trustees Rev Rhodri Walters {Chair) Simon Kemp (Treasurer) Dilys Linsell Rev Peter Russell (Resigned December '231 Kim Stoner {Resigned July '231 As a Charitable Instituted Organisation ICIOI we are governed by a constitution. Trustees are appointed by existing trustees. New Trustees are approached depending on the skill base requirements of the charity and the experience of the individual. An informal process of interviews tske place before any appointment is put to the current Trustees and ratified. New Trustees are expected to familiarise theselveS Wlth the charity and the context within which it operates. They are also required to read the Charity Commission publication 'The Essential Trustee- What you need to know,. All trustees are also required to complete safeguardirg training. The Trustees are aware of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Bank National Westminster Bank PIC 36 StAndrew Square Edinburgh United Kingdom EH2 2YB
Acts Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees, Annual Report Review of Financial Situation Page 2 Page 4 Page 8 Page 9 Statement of Financial Activities
Acts Reportof the Trustees OAACTS (Artive Christianity in ThonetSchoo15) Introduction from the Chair ACTS exists to inspire a generation of children, young-people and their families to engage with the Christian Faith and to explore its values! ACTS does this by providing activities that educate children in the Christian faith, and offering opportunities for schools and church to relate together. Currently, we offer this in the Th3net Primary Schools through our one Schools-workerbutour hope has always been to see the team grow, so we can increase what we offer to Primary Schools and begin to reach out to secondary schools as well. Towards the end of 2023 theTrustees felt that now was the time to begin exploring what a Secondary Schools work project may look like. Charitable Objectives The purpose of ACTS is To advance the Christian Faith through supporting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of children, young people, their families, and those workingwith them, in schools and groups, and in conjunction with the churches in the area of Thanet for the public benefit." What we do ACTS aims to work with all Primary schools in Thanet, by offering activities that increase awareness and understanding of the Christian faith, explain how Christians practise their faith and help children, young people, their families and those working with them explore further links with schools and churchesand the communities in which they are in. We do this through: Assemblieslcollective Worship R.E (Religious Education) Classroom Workshops Prayer/Reflection Spaces Prayer Space in a box Year 6 Transition Workshop-'IVs Your Move, Christmas Unwrapped - Y6 Christmas Workshop in local churches Easter Cracked - Y6 Easter Workshops in local churches Wellbeing in a box Quest/Explore Lunchtime Club stsff TraininglResources/Support
Acts The work is carried out by an employed part-time workerwho works for 0.8 of theweek, and who links in with church leaders and volunteers that assist in enabling the programmes to run. The work is overseen by a Board of Trustees who bring a variety of skills to support and encourage the work in schools and to assist it to operate efficiently and effectively. Apartfrom our I member of staff, ACTS relies totally on volunteers- these include members of churches from all around Thanet. As is a Local Mission Partner of Scripture Union, and Our Schools Development Worker is a member of Kent SACRE {Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education}. As became a registered charity in November 2020 and this is our 3, annual report of the Trustees. The following update continues the story of how the work has developed: 2023 2023 was seen as a year to build on the good foundation of strong relationships with local Primary schools and churches. Early in 2023 ACTS received some publicity in the local news through its part in helping a local school achieve 'The WireAward'from Kent SACRE (Standing Advisory Cou ncil on Religious Education), for increasing enrichment opportunities linked to religious education. However, alongside the schools-workopportunities wewere aware that ourguarantorwas reducingtheir financial input and so, duringthe firstfew months of 2023, we needed to invest more time in creating a sustainable model for our finances. Following quite an intense time for our schools-worker, visiting local churches and groups, we celebrated a complete change in our financial picture by the end of June. This saw our financial support base widen and enabled us to begin thinking towards what ACTS may look like in thefuture. See below, the activities that ACTS has been involved in during 2023, remembering that whilst the figures show the overall picture of the work in schools, it doesn't give an insight into the impact on each individual child who experiences the assembly, or workshop, or prayer space. From time-to-time we receive feedback from moments that have impacted a young life and for that we are grateful. Our Year 6 programme continues to be well received: Easter Cracked - 6 schools1600 children) and 6 churches. Transition Workshop for Year 6, 'It's Your Move,, with 5 schools1450 children}. Christmas Unwrapped- 14 schools1900 children) and 9 churches.
Acts We also continued to provide- RE Workshops. Assemblies. Prayer Spaces. Annual Resources list for R.E. & Collective Worship/Assemblies. Reflection and Well-Being Spaces for Staff Inset Days in school. We continue to enjoy being a mission partner with Scripture Union, which provides governance support as well as resources for work with children and young people. Towardsthe end of 2023 we made space tothink about how A5 needs to develop overthe coming year5. We produced a strategy document looking at the next 1, 3 and 5 years which includes exploring what a Secondary Schools work projectcould look like and how Acts can expand its work in Primary Schoolsthrough facilitating more volunteers. We look forward to seeing how Acfs develops over the coming year5, Declaration." The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Rhodri Walters Trustee (Chair) Simon Kemp Trustee {Treasurer)
Acts REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 11924(X) ACTS (Active Christianity in Thanet Schools) Financial Statements (Unaudited) Year End- 31 December 2023 71Page
Acts Review of Financiol situation Through 2023 Acts focused on increasing its income by securing regular donations from individuals, churches and schools. ACTS was also successful in winning some grants whith have helped improve the charity's financial situation. During 2023 Acfs became financiallv independent. Reserves ACTS has a reserves policy and holds 3 months of all salaries and regular costs in reserve. Acfs holds a designated fund of £12000 associated to future projects of the charity. Going Concern Acts is in a strong position with a strong income stream and reserves. Funding Funds are generated through Mission Funding, Public Donations, Fund Raising, Sales and gift aid is claimed where applicable. Unrestricted funds are available for use atthe discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Restricted fundsare subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of a grant. Investments The charity has not made any investments and does not intend to during the next financial year. Principal Risks The charity's main risk is that most of its income comes from donations and it needs to continually seek new donors to ensure it remains financially viable. 81Page
Acts Acfs (Active ChrTStianity in Thanet Schools) Statement of Financial Activities Year End 31 December 2023 ACTS (Active Christianity inThanet Schools) as at 31st December 2023 Capital Assets Depreciation Net Book Value Accrued Cost Accrued Income Bank Account.. ACTS Current Account Net Current Assets 21,881 21,881 Total Assets 21,881 Opening Balance Retained Profit Current Profit or Loss Rounding 6,313 15,575 Total Owner's Equity 21,881 Reconciled Breakdown of Funds: Restricted Funds- Grants Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds: Future Projects 483 9,398 12,000 9 |P88e
Acts ACTS (Active Christianity inThanet Schools) as at 31st December 2023 Opening Balance Mission Funding Fundraising Sales Income Public Donation HMRC Gift Aid Total of Unrestricted Income 6,353 2,183 27,157 1,910 37,603 Opening Balance Salaries Pension Expenses Insurances Cost of Sales Total of Unrestricted Expenditure 18,525 366 2,652 316 169 22.028 Balance of Unrestricted Funds 21,398 Opening Balance Restricted Income Restricted Expenditure Balance of Restricted Funds 483 Reconciled Balance of Funds: Restricted Funds- Grants Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds.. Future Projects 21,881 483 9,398 12,000 These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on20 th eptember 2 24 and are signed on behalf of the board by: S Kemp Trustee IOIPage