CALVARY CHAPEL MAIDSTONE S P I R I T L E D W O R D B A S E D
ANNUAL REPORT
Year Ending December 2023
Calvary Chapel Maidstone
Charity Details
Charity Name: Calvary Chapel Maidstone Charity Number: 1194491 Meeting Address: Cranford Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9FZ Registered Address: 69 Woolley Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 8PZ
Calvary Chapel Maidstone is a Christian church affiliated to Calvary Chapel Association and the Calvary Chapel UK group of churches. It was founded in July 2018, and became a registered charity in May 2021.
Structure & Governance
Eldership
The church operates under a plurality of elders. At present four elders are in position, although there is provision for additional elders should the church grow to a sufficient size to necessitate increased leadership.
Elder / Pastor: Matthew Hobbs Elder / Teacher: Ian Fox Assistant Elder Dennis Scott Assistant Elder Jonathan Bourne
Officers
Two additional officers served, on a voluntary basis, during 2022:
Treasurer: Danielle Odojukan Safeguarding Officer: Nicola Bell
Trustees
Three appointed trustees continue to oversee the charity. Two form the leadership of the church, for which
the charity represents, the third trustee is independent of the church.
Trustee 1: Matthew Hobbs Trustee 2: Ian Fox Trustee 3: Daniel Arnold
Further recruitment of trustees would be initiated by the existing trustees in the event of:
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An existing trustee stepping down
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The death of an existing trustee
Governance
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Calvary Chapel Maidstone
The church is governed by its constitution which places the day-to-day running of the charity in the hands of the elders, Matthew Hobbs, Ian Fox, Dennis Scott and Jonathan Bourne.
Activities & Objectives
The activities undertaken during the year include:
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Family Church Services
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Homegroup, Study and Prayer groups
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Children’s Ministry (Sunday school)
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Crèche
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Outreach (Evangelism – outside of the church building)
Achievements & Performance
The achievements and performance during the year include:
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Change in congregation – some families have left, new families have joined
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The continued teaching of the Bible
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The public declaration of the gospel, both in public meetings and street evangelism
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The continuation of public meetings at Hermitage Park Community Centre (address above) – available to all members of the public
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The dedication of one child
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The continuation of homegroup meetings, ladies’ ministry and men’s ministry
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Appointment of a new accounts officer
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The continued attention to safeguarding measures as outlined in our policy
Financial Review
The giving received by the church during 2023 was £31,971.02, and the expenditure was £20,089.63. The closing bank balance at 31 December 2023 was £34,097.18
Please see attached Annual Accounts
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CALVARY CHAPEL MAIDSTONE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2023
| Opening Balance -1st January 2023 Income Expenditure Closing Balance -31st December 2023 Income |
£ 21,241.34 £ 31,971.02 £ 20,089.63 £ 33,122.73 |
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| Donations (Standing Orders) Donations (Cash) Donations (PayPal) Easyfundraising Gift Aid Bank Interest |
£ 28,000.00 £ 245.00 - £ 24.85 £ 3,701.17 - |
| Total Expenditure |
£ 31,971.02 |
| Children's Work Donations Guest Speakers Equipment & Supplies Evangelistic Material Insurance Leadership Licences Safeguarding Venue Events Website |
£ 23.00 £ 324.54 £ 1,997.00 £ 733.81 £ 138.47 £ 329.62 £ 8,860.70 £ 285.88 £ 288.00 £ 6,832.00 £ 100.00 £ 176.61 |
| Total | £ 20,089.63 |
CALVARY CHAPEL MAIDSTONE SPIRIT LED WORD BASED I have examined the accounts of Calvary Chapel Maidstone for the year ended 31 December 2023 and l am satisfied that they are all in keepin8 With current bookkeepin8 practices and no Inaccuracles have been identified. Independent Examlner's name: .. . Signature: Date: ....................