CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 6 April 2023 To 5 April 2024 Charity name: Inghamite Church CIO Charity registration number: 1194062 Objectives and Activities SORP referenc Para1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in ils governing document The advanment of the Christian faith for the benefft of the public in accordan with the Statement of FaÉth appearing in the schedule to the charty's constitution, and such other charitabb purposes ag shall, in the opinion of the chatity tiustees, further the work ofthe Church. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or ServIS identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 8Th1 1.19 The church is located in a semi-rural setting outside what is considered to be an affluent village bul close to deprived towns in East Lancashire. This affects what woik the church gets direclly involved with, and what work by other charities Èt supports. Church life is informal, 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, spiritual guidance and pastoral support. and by encouraging relationships and their development within and outside of the church community. The congregation indudes people of different ages, family make ups, ethnicity and cuttural 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 communty is further served through outreach work and involvement in local charitable work, also by providing financial support for charities and missionary socieb'es natK)nally and abroad. Church aclivities include.. 1. Weekly semces held in church for worshi ra er, teachin and
spiritual and social development and support, as well as regular serVIS held in local care homes. 2. Different types of lifeevenl services are held as need arises. They include funerals, interment of ashes. burials, crematorium services, weddings. dedications. baptisms and commissioning Servi$. Preparation sesstons and pastoral support is also offered before such lifeevents. 3. Bible studies and discussion about application to our lives are held in church three times weekly, both in person and online, in the daytime and the evening_ 4. Teaching, Bible study and devotional material are further available online on the church website and Facebook page, circulated by email or altemativety made available by personal CD delivery_ 5. Open prayer meetings are held at le8St twice weekly, lo cater for different groups and varying needs. People attend either in person or online. The churth buikling is also available for quiet prayer. 6. The church's pastoral group meets weekly to pray and discuss spiritual. health and piactical matters and how best lo support those in rEeed. This also includes home, hospital and care home visits, practical help with things like shopping and ffinancial support through the church's hardship fund. 7. The Minislers are available at any time for proyer, ministry and company. 8. Chitdren's work includes activities on Sundays and midweek through a parent and toddler group. The toddler group also meets during school holidays and is appreciated by children, parents and grandparents alike. Activrties. age- appropriate spiritual and social stimulation. food and drinks are promded free of charge, with many older siblings returning during school holidays. 9. Weekly lunchtime meetings for spiritual and social support afe held in church, regular free afteTnoon tea events also attract non-churchgoing visitors, and open groups of men and women further meet monthl in
the community for breakfast and a chat. 10. Collections and deliveries are made of goods lo be donaled to a local food bank and toys and olher articles to be given to other charities. 11. The trustees meet monthly and continuously work with tasks they are responsible for, including keeping up to dale with legislatK)n and guidan documents, taking action to further develop church management in adheren to this, ensuiing trustees and volunteers receive training and guidance as appropriate, to safeguard vulnerablo people, visitors, church propety and firkallces and to further the church's mission. 12. A church work party meets weekly, consisting of men doing practs.cal work in the churthyard. Invitations to join are open to anybody. The church has for a number ofyears also hosted an externally supervised leam of people doing work in the churchyard as part of a commLtnity sentencing scheme foi non- custodial crime Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees declare that in exercising Iheir powers and dulles, they have had due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charty Commission. Additional infom)ation loptionall You ma thoose to include further stalements where relevant about.. SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making NIA Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related inveslment NIA The charity benefits from the assistance of a large number of volunteers, involved in all aspects of the life of the church, for example teaching, leading worship, providin9 actSVittes for children. reading from God's word, leadin r8 er, mana Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers in
the sound system 2nd other techni1 aspects of ServIS and meetings, stewarding, providing spiritual, social and pastoral support, preparing and distributing communion, taking up and counting colleclions. planning and organising groups and events. shopping. preparing and serving food and refreshments, washing up and cleaning. Volunteers 2180 engage in different aspects of tTUStee work. church administration, deliver church information leaflets, update the church website and social media, keep church accounts up to date and deal wrth other financial matters. provide prayer support and intercede for others, repair and maintain the fabric of the churth. also the manse and graveyard. make financial contributions to church work and in supporting the needs of others, and collect and distribute goods to be donated to foodbanks and charities. Other NIA Achievements and Performance SORP reference Continued financial, pastoral and prayer support for individuals and charitses supporting vulnerable people. Summary ofthe main achievemenls of the charity. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of tls beneficiaries and any WKler benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 ApF)ointment of a second (part time) Minister, who is known and valued by all, fully trained in all aspects of a Minister's work and gifted and experienced in pastoral care. Further development ofthe weekty parent and toddler group, which continues to be attended by large numbers of chiklren. parents and grandparents and provides a heated. comfortable meeting place, with range of toys, social and spiritual support, also free snacks, frurt and drinks, all of which are important in view of increased mental health issues and cost of living COnms. Seeing work to further develop the church's chihjren's work starting to bear fruit, with rfiore children and parents attending services and parenls also joining weekly meetings aimed at those who are searching or new to the faith.
Providing a number of weekly acttvities in what is a small, independent church. whilst also continuing to meet the spiritual and social needs of long-standing, ageing church members, many ofwhom have complex health and social care problems. Further improvements of safety a¥tangements in the large church yard. in line with our risk assessment. Additional i01MatiOn (optional) You ma choose to indude fijrther statements where relevant about.. The church believes that its continued, but also changing, work and stable presen in the local community contribute to meeting the objectives of helping peop explore and grow in the Christian faith, and to finding healing and hope at a time of great hange and pressure affecting many le's lives. Achievements against objectives set Pats 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set No external fundraising activities. P8ra 1.41 Investment perf0mnCe against objectives Parn 1.41 NIA Oiher NIA
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the perv)d Para 1.21 The main source of income is donations, mainly from members and regular attenders but also from people who come lo outreach events. Income from Gift Aid and funeral fees is also substantial. A smaller amount comes from wedding fees and donationsltegacies in relation to life events. The charity owns a very large graveyard, land, the chuich building and the manse. where the Minister resides. An annual income is received from the Wai Graves Commission for maintenance of a large number of war graves. Maintenance ofthe graveyard and safety arrangements, particularly in the oldest parts of the graveyard, lead to costs and will continue to do so in future. The church's recent investment in a large number of new ashes niches has continued to yield addibonal income. Building of more ashes chambeTS could generate extra fvture income but would also incur initial co. In addition to this the church owns land Ihat currently is licensed as grazing land and therefore receives a small grazing licen income. The land (x)uld be sold if need be, in order to further boost ino)me. There are no current risks facing the church's financial health. Statement explaining the policy for hotding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 The charity has no written policy on reserves, however, works wsth a target to maintain a free reserve of approximately £10,000, consisling of unrestricted funds. which freety can be spent on furthering the charity's purF)oses. It consists of cash al the bank and deposits and excludes the value of fixed assels such as church land arid buildings. This target level of reseNe has been maintained during the whole period covered by this annual report. The trustees are aware that the target level of reserves 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 resp)nsibly, in accordance with law and biblical principles. When the charity is managed in this way, the trustees have faith that God through his people will continue to provide for the work to meet the church's objectives, in whithever way Ihis best can be achieved.
Amount of reserves hekl Para 1.22 See above regarding free c3sh reserves and additional reserves in land and building assets. NIA Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit PAra 1.22 Para 124 The trustees ded8re that the charity had no funds which were materially in deficit at the date of the ststement of assets and liabilities. Explanalion of any UnrtaInlieS about the harity continuing as a going conrn Para 1.23 NIA Additional infOrntIon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) As explained above the main income stream is donations, wrth substantial additional income coming from Gift Aid and funeral fees. Pdta 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 potential Siability 15 outstanding and there are no outstanding debts secured by an expres5 charge on any charity assets al the date of the statement of assets and liabilib"es. A description of the principal Tisks facing the Charity Para 1.48 Other NIA
structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts-. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constttution How is the charity constituted? Pard 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Ttuslee selection methTrJs including details of any ¢onstttuttonal provisions e.g. eleclion to post or name of any person or body entled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1_25 The charity constitution stipulates that in selecling individuals for appointment as charity trustees, regard must be had to the skills, knowledge and expetience needed for the effective administration of the church. In appointing new Irustees, consideration is 8150 had to gaps in knowledge and expertise wilhin the group of existing trustees. A system has been introdud. whereby potential new trustees ale invrted 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 to the body of trnstees in temis of skills, knowledge and experien. This system alsK) gives associale trustees experience of requirements of trusteeship before committing themselves to becoming new trustees. The charity currently has one associate tsustee. Additional inforniation {optional) You ma chi)ose to include further statements where relevant about". On appointment a new trustee is given a copy of the constitution. together wilh the latest annual report and ststernenl of accounts. The trustees are aware of the need to further Iheir knowledge of working as a CIO, to best manage the charity and meet the churth's objectives. Data protection and safeguarding training have been provided. Risk assessments are being completed and reviewed over time. Trustees and associate INs*ees are sent Charity Commission updates, guidan documents from government and relevant authorities are reviewed regularly and infomiation cascaded as appropiiale. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The chaiity's organisational structure and any wider neMork with which the charity works The church is a member of the Evangelical Allian. It has remained a fully independent Christian church since 118 inceplion in 1750. Par8 1.51
Relationship with any related parties Par8 1.51 As above regarding membership ofthe Evangelical Alliance. Other NIA Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the cha uses Registered charity number Charity's princ3pal address In hamite Church CIO 1194062 he8ttey Lane Road. Fence, Bumley. Lancashire, BB12 9QG
Names of the charty trustees who manage the charity Dates acted rf notfor whole Trustse name Office lif anyl Name of potson lor body) entitled oint trustee ifan Malthew Butler Ex-officio trusloe. Minister Ex officio trustee. Associate Minister Tammie Beckett 111 or2023- 514r2024 Anne-Louise Bond Chair John Thomas Treasurer Wendy Gillan David Kendall Judith Moretta Francis Judge 514r2023-3118r2023 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 Co orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Diwtor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees hokling ttile to property belonging to the charity Trustee na DatsB acted if not forwholo
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe cuslody and segregalion of such assets from Ihe charty's own assets NIA Additional infomiation {optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Bank Unity Trust Bank hAark Heaton PO Box 7193, Planetary Road, Willenhall. WV1 9DG KM, 1 St Floor, Block C. The Wharf. Manchestef Road, Burnley, BB11 1 JG Accounta nt and Independe nt Advisor Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional infonnation
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position leg Secretary. Chair, etc) Anne-Louise Bond John Thomas Chair Date 7G.08 /oL4.
Inghamite Church th Year ended 5 ApriL2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds Yearended to 5.4.23 Offerings Missionary offerings Otherlncome Funerals andweddings 43.299 3.369 214 9,570 43,299 Total receipts Eayments. Administration Buildings and Graveyard Fellowship activities M8nse Mission8rygifts Utilities Minister Minister- associate 2,425 9.989 5.425 2,000 5.074 3.667 22.322 2,520 Total payments 53.422 Net 3.030 Balance blf 12,196 Cash funds hisyear 15,226 12.196 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Cash lur7ds Other monetary assets Church building Manse Generalfvnds 15.226 Nil Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Trustee Trustee
INGHAMITE CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charlty forthe year ended 5thApril 2024 Responsibilities and bas15 of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the ACV). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts cari'ied out under secti()n 145 of the Art and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the ACL Independent examlner'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: (l) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by Section 130 of the Act,. or (2) the account5 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. Mai'k Heaton KM 1st Floor, Block C The Wharf Manchester Rd Burnley BBII IIG 25ih November 2024