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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1/11/21 To 30/9/22

Charity name: CLIFF VILLAGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

A Charitable Incorporated Organisation Charity registration number: 1196541

The Cliff Villages Christian Fellowship was established as a new Charity in 2021 to be an independent group concentrating on sharing the Christian Faith with people from Navenby and the villages in the surrounding area.

Objects of the Cliff Villages Christian Fellowship

To advance the Christian religion in Navenby and surrounding areas for the benefit of the public through the holding of worship and prayer meetings, religious education, Christian fellowship opportunities and pastoral activities and support of the charitable needs of the community as a practical expression of the Christian faith.

Advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public

During this first year of operation we have been feeling our way forward and have fulfilled our objects through the various means defined in our constitution.

Worship and Prayer meetings

Regular Sunday Worship meetings including the opportunity for prayer

We also hold a regular online meeting “Connections” where we share participants experiences, concerns and prayers.

We provided local leadership for an ecumenical event centred on the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ initiative which has been developed by the current Archbishop of Canterbury.

Religious Education

Our worship meetings include religious education by default. We have also offered the opportunity for others to join in Bible Study examining the events leading to Christmas and Easter in meetings at the relevant times of year. These were shared with other local churches and attended by members of various churches and none.

We provide leadership for a monthly club for primary school children. We play games, engage in craft activities, and watch and discuss videos which always include Bible stories. This provides an opportunity to share Christian values with the children.

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Christian fellowship opportunities

Fellowship comes as part of the conversations we have before and after meetings and in the sharing of hopes and experiences during them.

Pastoral Activities

Have included visiting of those experiencing continuing illness and the housebound throughout the year as we have been made aware of those who could benefit from some support.

Support of the Charitable Needs of the Community as a practical expression of the Christian faith.

Through our website we have encouraged the support of the Lincoln Food Bank and the Nomad Centre for homeless people.

Have worked with other Christian Groups in the immediate area to develop the possibilities for a Warm Space to be provided to help those struggling with increased fuel bills and general increases in the cost of living. The warm space will operate from the Hall of Navenby Methodist Church and we intend it to be available throughout the winter months.

We have provided leadership and staff input to the Baby and Toddler Group which meets each week during term time. These sessions are designed for parents and carers with their babies and toddlers up to the age when they start attending a nursery or school. The sessions are free to the users and allow both children and adults to interact with others.

General Contributions to Fulfilling our Objects.

Although listed under specific objects most of our activities also make an intrinsic contribution to our other objects

Publicity

We have established a website cvcf.org.uk to provide information about our operations and placed regular adverts in the local village magazines. Both methods have produced interest and engagement.

Ecumenical Work and Relations

Our activities and meetings are open to all and where appropriate we have liaised/worked with Navenby Methodist and Graffoe Parish Churches located locally and people who attend more distant churches but are interested in working with us.

Finance

We do not charge for any of our activities nor actively seek contributions since we intend that they should be enjoyed and available to all irrespective of the ability to pay. Financial income for the charity has entirely consisted of unsolicited donations.

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The accounts have been prepared on a simple income and expenditure basis.

Total income for this first year of operation was £6,486, which is below the thresholds requiring independent examination or audit but we have decided to arrange the former, for the purpose of transparency. A further £1,131 will be reclaimed from HMRC from Gift Aided donations. Total expenditure has been £2,190 leaving a net balance of £4,296 which is all held in a Cooperative Bank Charities Account.

Reserves Policy

We intend to reserve the balance available at the end of this accounting period to ensure funding for costs and projects in our second year of operation. The economic conditions indicate that we are likely to encounter considerable increases in expenditure because of the present rate of inflation and we benefitted from some discounted rates for licences and fees as a charity in the first year of operation.

Trustees

Stuart MacFarlane First Trustee and Chair Appointed 30/9/21 for 6 years Contact details CVCF, c/o 7 HENSON DRIVE , NAVENBY , LINCOLN , LN5 0TL Email: [e-mail] Tel: [phone] Website: CVCF.org.uk Bill Russell Appointed 27/4/22 for 5 years Liz MacFarlane First Trustee Appointed 30/9/21 for 5 years Kathryn MacFarlane First Trustee Appointed 30/9/21 for 7 years

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Last year to the nearest £	-	-	-		-	-	-	-	-	-	-		-	-
Total funds to the nearest £	6,486	-	6,486		410	519	289	741	210	20	2,190		4,296	4,296
Endowment funds to the nearest £	-	-	-		-	-	-	-	-	-	-		-	-
Restricted funds to the nearest £	-	-	-		-	-	-	-	-	-	-		-	-
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ A1 Receipts	6,486	-	6,486		410	519	289	741	210	20	2,190		4,296	4,296
	Voluntary Donations		Total receipts	A3 Payments	Hire of Premises	Licences	Safeguarding	Equipment	Insurance	Promotion	Total Payments		Net of receipts/(payments) Cash funds this year end

Endowment funds to nearest £	-	-	OK Endowment funds to nearest £	-	Current value (optional)	-	Current value (optional)	-	When due (optional)
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories Details Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £
	-	-	OK Restricted funds to nearest £	-	Cost (optional)	-	Cost (optional)	714	Amount due (optional)	-
	4,296	4,296	OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £	1,131	Fund to which asset belongs		Fund to which asset belongs	Unrestricted	Fund to which liability relates
	Held in Coop Bank Account	Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details		Gift Aid tax reclaim due	Details		Details	Musical Equipment	Details
	B1 Cash funds			B2 Other monetary assets		B3 Investment assets		B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use		B5 Liabilities

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of CLIFF VILLAGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP On accounts for the year ended PERIOD FRON11 NOVEMBER 2021 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2022 Charity no (if any) 1196541 Set on page$ l ￿port lo the tTuslees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {Yhe Trust") for the year ended 3010912022. Responsibilities and basis 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 {Ihe Act"}. I reF)Ort in resped of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have fo51owed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)Ib) of the Act. Independent The charity's gross income was less than £25,000 and therefore an examinerfs statement independent examination is not required by law. However, you have requested me lo carry out an examination on a voluntary basis. l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.. I have completed my examination. I confirn that no materi21 matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records We￿ not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord wrth the a¢¢ounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements con¢eming the fom and content of accounts sel oul in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination_ I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢counls to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: JEREMY A D MUMBY FCA IER 12018 Oct

Relevant professional qualificationls) or body Irf any): FELLOW OF THE INSMTUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES Address: WELLINGORE HALL WELLINGORE LINCOLN LN5 OHX Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material mallers of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts." directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose. IER 22018 Oct