2023-04-05-accounts

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date 6 April 2022 to period end date 5 April 2023 Charity name: Inghamite Church CIO Charity registration number: 1194062 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the Gharity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 The advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Statement of Faith appearing in the schedule to the charity's constitution, and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, further the work of the Church. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identrfied in the accounts. Pa(¥ 1.17 8nd 1.19 The church is located in a semi-rural setting outside what is considered to be an affluent village but close to deprived towns in East Lancashire. This affects what work the church gets directly involved wilh, and what work by olher charities it supports. Church life is infomial, welcoming and inclusive in nature. The charity's objectives are met through activities which give opportunity to build and deepen faith in God, through worship, prayer, Christian teaching, spirilual guidan￿ and pastoral sUPPOrt, and by encouraging relationships and their development within and outside of the church community. The congregation includes people of different ages, family make ups. ethnicity and cultural and spiritual backgrounds. A substantial number of people of other faiths are buried in the large graveyard and their families frequently visit to tend the graves. The wider community is further served through outreach work and involvement in local charitable work. also by providing financial support for charities and missionary societies nats'onally and abroad. Church activities include: 1. Weekly services held in church for worshi er, teachin and

spiritual and social development and support. as well as regular setvices held in local care homes. 2. Different types of life-event servi￿$ are held as need arises. They include funerals. intemient of ashes. burials, crematorium services, weddings, dedications, baptisms and commissioning setvices. Preparation sessions and pastoral support is also offered before such life-events. 3. Bible studies and discussion about application to our lives are held in ¢hurGh Iwice weekly. both in person and online, in the daylime and the evening. This is complemented by a home group, also reaching out to non-members, as well as weekly meetings attended by people who are searching an(Vor still quite new to the falth. 4. Teaching, Bible study and devotional material are further available online on the church website and Fa￿book page. circulated by email or alternatively made available by personal CD delivery. 5. Open prayer meetings are held at least twice weekly, to cater for different groups and varying needs. People attend either in person or online. The church also hosts monthly interdenominational prayer meetings in support of the national charity Christians Against Poverty. The church building is available for quiet prayer. 6. The church's pastoral group meets weekly to pray and discuss spiritual, health and practical matters and how best to support those in need. This also includes home, hospital and care home visits, practical help with things like shopping and financial support through the church's hardship fund. 7. The Minister is available at any time for prayer, minislry and company. He also mentors other local ministers. 8. Children's work includes activities on Sundays and midweek through a parent and toddler group. The toddler group also meets during school holidays and is appreaated by children, parents and grandparents alike. Activities, age- nate s iritual and social

11 stimulation, food and drinks are provided free of charge. with many older siblings retutning during school holidays. 9. Weekly lunchtime meetings for spirilual and social support are held in church. regular free afternoon tea events also attract non-churchgoing visitors, and open groups of men and women further meet monthly in the community for breakfast and a chat. 10. Collections and deliveries are made of goods to be donated to a local food bank and toys and other articles to be given to other charities. 11. The trustees meet monthly and conlinuously work with tasks they are responsible for, including keeping up to date with legislation and guidance documents, taking action to further develop church management in adherence to this, ensuring trustees and volunteers receive training and guidance as appiopriate, to safeguard vulnerable people. visitors, church property and finances and to further the church's mission. 12. A church work party meets ￿lce weekly. wnsisting of men doing practical wort( in the churchyard. Invitations to join are open to anybody. The church has for a number of years also hosted an externally supervised team of people doing work in the churchyard as part of a Gommunity sentencing scheme for non-GUStodial Crime Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1_18 The Irustees declare that in exercising their powers and duties, they have had due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission. Additional infomation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP referen P8ra 1.38 NIA Policy on grant making

Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 NIA The charity benefits from the assistance of a large number of volunteers, involved in all aspects of the life of Ihe church, for example leaching, leading worship, providing activities for children, reading from God's word, leading prayer, managing the sound system and other technical aspects of setvices and meetings, stewarding, providing spiritual, social and pastoral support, preparing and distributing communion. taking up and counting collections, planning and organising groups and events, shopping, preparing and serving food and refreshments. washing up and cleaning. Volunteers also engage in different aspects of trustee work, church administration, deliver Ghurch infonT¢ation leaflets, update the church website and social media, keep church accounts up to date and deal with other financial matters. provide prayer support and intercede for others, repair and maintsin the fabric of Ihe church, also the manse and graveyard, make financial contributions to church wort and in supporting the needs of olhers, and collect and distribute goods to be donated to foi)dbanks and charities. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other NIA Achievements and Performance SORP reference

Continued financial, pastoral and prayer 5UPPOrt for individuals and charities supporting vulnerable people during the pandemic and cost of living Grists. Summary of the main achiev8ments of the charity. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Further development of the weekly parent and toddler group, which continues to be attended by large numbers of children, parents and grandparents and provides a heated, comfortable meeting place, with a range of toys, social and spiritual support, also free snacks, fruit and drinks. all of which are important in view of increased fflentsl health issues and current cost of living crisis. Seeing work to further develop the churGh's hildren's work starting to bear fruit. with more children and parents attending services and parents also joining weekly meetings aimed at those who are searching or new to the faith. Providing a number of weekly activities in what is a small, independent church, whilst also continuing to meet the spiritual and social needs of long-standing, ageing church members, many of whom have complex health and soGial care problems. Further improvements of safety arrangements in the larga church yard, in line with a new risk assessment. Additional infomiation (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The church believes that its continued, but also changing. work and stable presence in the local community contribute to meeting Ihe objectives of helping people explore and grow in the Christian faith, and to finding healing and hope at a time of great change and pressure affecting many eo le's lives. Achievements against objectives set Para 1_41 No extemal fundraising activities. Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objeclives set Para 1.41 NIA Inveslment performan against objectives Para 1A1

Other NIA

Financial Review Review of the Gharity's financial position at the end of the period Par8 1.21 The main Sour￿ of income is donations, mainly from members and regular attenders but also from people who come to outreaGh events. Income from Gift Aid and funeral fees is also substantial. A smaller amount comes from wedding fees and donationsllegacies in relation to life events. The charity owns a very large graveyard. land, the church building and the manse, where the Minister resides. An annual income is received from the War Graves Commission for maintenance of a large number of war graves. Maintenance of the graveyard and safety arrangements, particulady in the oldest parts ofthe graveyard, lead to costs and will continue to do so in future. The church's recent investment ir) a large number of new ashes niches has continued to yield additional income. Building of more ashes chambers could generate extra ftsture income but would also incur initial cost. In addition to this the church owns land that currently is licensed as grazing land and therefore receives a small grazing licen income. The land could be sold rf need be. in order to further boost income. The church is aware of the need to re-point one side of the churGh and has the means to pay for it. There are no current risks facing the church's financial health. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Pafg 122 The charity has no written policy on reserves, however, works with a target to maintain a free reserve of approximately £10,000, consisting of unrestricted funds, which freely can be spent on furthering the charity's purposes. It consists of cash at Ihe bank and deposits, and excludes the value of fixed assets such as church land and buildings. This target level of reserve has been maintained during the whole period covered by this annual report. The trustees are aware that the tsrget level of reseNes is not to be regarded as static. but held under review depending on forecasts for income, expenditure, future need and opportunities. They are mindful of their duty to manage the charity's resources responsibly. in accordance with law and biblical prinuples. When the charity is mana ed in this wa , the trustees have

faith that God through his people will Gontinue to provide for the work to meet the church's objectives, in whichever way this best can be achieved. See above regarding free cash reserves and additional res0￿eS in land and building assets. NIA Amount of reserves held Pata 122 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.22 Para 124 The trustees declare that the charity had no funds which were materially in deficit at the date of the statement of assets and liabilities. Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going cOn￿M Para 1.23 NIA Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: As explained above Ihe main income stream is donations, with substantial additional income coming from Gift Aid and funeral fees. The charity's principal sources of funds (induding any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted NIA Para 1.46 The trustees dedare that the charity has given no guarantee where potenlial liability is outstanding and there are no outstsnding debts secured by an express charge on any charity assets at the date of the statement of assets and liabilities. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other NIA

Structure, Governance and Management Description of tharity's trusts: Type of goveming document Pa￿ 125 Constitution How is the charity constiluted? Para 1.25 Charitable IncA)rporated Organisation Ited Trustee seleGtion methi)ds including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 The charrty constitution stipulates that in selecting individuals for appointment as Gharity trustees, regard must be had to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the thurch. In appointing new trustees, consideration is also had to gaps in knowledge and expertise within the group of existing trustees. A system has recently been introduced, whereby potential new trustees are invited to join trustee meetings as non-voting associate trustees, enabling all involved to find out how well they work together and what the associate trustee would bring lo the body of trustees in tem of skills. knowledge arld experience. The new system also gives associate trustees experience of requirements of trusteeship before committing ihemselves to becoming new trustees. The charity Cu￿endY has associate trustees. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: On appointment a new trustee is given a copy of the constitution, together with the latest annual report and statement of accounts. The trustees are aware of the need to fijrther their knowledge of working as a newly registered CIO, to best manage the charity and meet the church's objectives. Data protection and safeguarding training have been provided. Risk assessments are being completed and reviewed over time. Trustees and associate trustees are sent regular Charity Commission updates, guidan￿ documents from govemment and relevant authorities are reviewed regularfy and infomiation cascaded as appropriate. Policies and procedures adopted for the induGtion and training of trustees Pard 1.51 The church is a member of the Evangelical Allian￿. It has remained a fijlly independent Christian church Sin￿ its inception in 1750. The charivs organisational structure and any wider netsvork wtth which the charity works Para 1fj1

As above regarding membership of the Evangelical Alliance. Relationship wilh any related parties Par8 1.51 NIA Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address hamite Church CIO 1194062 Wheatley Lane Road, Fence. Burnley. Lancashire. BB12 9QG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Datès aetèd rf not lor wholè Trustee name Office Irf any) Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trusteè ifan Matthew Butler Ex-officio trustee, Minister Chair Anne-Louise Bond John Martyn Thomas Treasurer Anthony Yates Wendy Jean Gillan David Kendall Judith Anne Morelta Francis Judge 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Co orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re rtwasa roved Director name Name of trustees holding tille to property belonging to the charity Trusts• nam Dates actèd rf not for whole

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the ￿s1Od￿8n charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional Informatlon (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Bank Unity Trust Bank Mark Heaton PO Box 7193, Planetary Road, Willenhall. WV19DG KM, 1 Floor. Block C. The Wharf, Manchester Road. Burnley, BB11 1JG Accounta nt and Independe nt Advisor Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etcl Anne-Louise Bond n Martyn Thomas Chair Treasurer Date 2210812023

Inghamite Church CIO Registered Charity Number 1194062 th th Income and Expense 6 April 2022 to 5 Apri12023 Income Offering Cash Envelope5 GrftAid HMRC Gifts for church use Standing Orders Sumup 7,703.10 3,399.50 5,289.53 513.QKJ 20,335.90 72.23 37,313.26 MtS5ionary offering and grfts ACTS Joanna- Afri(z Acts Joanna- school fund Discretionary fund ghthouse Chr￿tIan Centre Vladimir- Ukraine Ukraine family in England 496.62 lio.( 550.fX) iO.LK) 3(Kl.(X) I(KJ.IK) Fcod Bank Brierfield £566.62 Other Income COIF interest Christmas card donations Towards Council Tax Land Rent Loan repayment Mi5￿11aneous Mums and Tots Ribbons and bows 114.36 51.69 3CQ.CQ 2CII.C() 3￿.[￿) l(L). 681.48 68.71 ¥816.24 Servi￿$ rendered Funerals- graves Funera15- Service Funeral donations Weddings 8.145.(Kl 5.289.1XY 45.(Kl 530.C() 14,IX19.(KI Totsl Income 54,705.12 Page lof3

Inghamite Church CIO Registered Charity Number 1194062 th th Income and Expense 6 April 2022 to 5 Apri12023 Expense Admin. Accounts- Independent assessment Books and publications CCLI copyright license Church Insurance DB5 Thirtyoneeight ICO Ilnfo. Commissioners Offi￿) Office supplies Petty cash and postage Printing QuickBooks Online Unity Trust Bank Se￿[ce charge Target Fire Protettion 250.1tI 165.( 661.16 1.558.98 169.50 35.(K) 61.(K) 217.95 7.20 166.C 4.16162 Buildings Church cleaning- interior Church cleaning- windows Church repairs Purchases 2.040.tKJ 456.(X) 1,838.10 1,558.77 5,89187 Fellowship Chri5tma5 party/lunch Endis Ltd Iwebsitel Jubilee Party Mums and Tots Refreshments and sundries 250. 594.8 712.11 855.89 49& Ferns Council tax The Ferns Building Insurance Repairs 3.326.33 516.79 861.(Q I70￿12 Graveyard General maintenance 1.444.89 L444.89 Loan Account 3LK).(K) Page 2of3

Inghamite Church CIO Registered Charity Number 1194062 th th Income and Expense 6 April 2022 to 5 Apr112023 Missionary A Cross in Albania- Michael CAP- St Leonards Discretionary fund 9￿.(￿) Evangelical Allian 2CK).(J) Good New5 for Everyone 3(x).(J) ACTS-Joanna - Africa 820.(M) Joanna- school f und 520.(M) Kanlungan - Philippineslstreet ￿ght Twstl 6(KJ.(M) Leprosy Mission 3Q).IXJ Lighthouse Christian Centre Lupus UK Magdalene Project Open Doors (with brother And￿wI Tear Fund Vladimir- (Ukraine) 3Y). 150.QKJ 150. 3[￿).￿ (persecuted church) 21K).(M) 1,350.C(I 6,9c￿.1X• Utilities Electric Gas Telephone-church Water 1,447.12 669.78 320.15 503.36 2,940.41 Pastor Salary Income Tax Car- toward5 running costs Telephone 18,240.80 3,320.60 I,8￿). 324.(Kl 23,685.40 Totsl Expense 52,529.11 Broughtforward from previous tax year Cash in hand and in bank 10,020.84 l176.01 Totsl balance to date 12,196.85 Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf on: az/k/2£>25 Date.... Signed.-........ Page 3of3

INGHAMITE CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5[th] April 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in acco�dance �i�h �he �eq�i�emen�� of �he Cha�i�ie� Ac� ���� ���he Ac����

I �epo�� in �e�pec� of m� e�amina�ion of �he cha�i���� acco�n�� ca��ied o�� �nde� �ec�ion 145 of the 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 matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

• (1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

• (2) the accounts do not accord with those records.

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.

Mark Heaton KM 1[st] Floor, Block C The Wharf Manchester Rd Burnley BB11 1JG

28[th] December 2023