Charity Number: 1196986
TRINITY FREE CHURCH, MANNINGTREE
TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRINITY FREE CHURCH, MANNINGTREE
CONTENTS
REFERENCE AND ADMINSTRATIVE DETAILS PAGE 1 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES PAGE 5-6
TRINITY FREE CHURCH, MANNINGTREE
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
Mrs Elizabeth Burman (Appointed 07/12/2021) Miss Sally Rice (Appointed 07/12/2021) Mr Keith Southgate (Appointed 15/03/2023)
Charity registered number
1196986
Principal Office
Trinity Free Church Old St Michael’s School Trinity Road Manningtree Essex CO11 2HH
Bank
NATWEST BANK PLC 25 High Street Colchester Essex CO1 1DG
Solicitors
Edward Connor 10 The Point Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7QU
TRINITY FREE CHURCH, MANNINGTREE
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Trinity Free Church Manningtree CIO (the Charity) for the year ended 31[st] December 2024. The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the statutory requirements of the charity’s governing document and the provision of the statement of recommended practice (SORP), applicable to the charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The purposes of the church are the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith in the United Kingdom but primarily within Manningtree and the surrounding neighbourhood and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees further the work of the church.
b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
The principal objective of the church is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to all. To introduce people to the love of God through Jesus Christ, to encourage and build up believers in their knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus Christ. And to demonstrate God’s love in practical acts of kindness to others, both in the church and wider community.
We are a warm and welcoming church, seeking to show Jesus in all that we do through the varied program of activities.
Whilst planning which activities that the church should undertake the trustees have paid due regard to the public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission.
We aim to hold one Sunday service each week where we seek to teach the truth of God’s word by expository biblical teaching. Once a month during our services we celebrate communion.
There are small Bible study/ home groups that meet most weeks, where church members and attenders come together to study, pray and fellowship together.
We hold regular church prayer meetings and encourage all to meet and encourage one another and pray together.
Achievement and performance
The church is currently still operating as a Charitable un-incorporated Association (CUA) to allow for a number of issues to be resolved. Once these have been dealt with, the assets (and liabilities) of the CUA will be transferred to the CIO.
TRINITY FREE CHURCH, MANNINGTREE
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Financial Review
As the assets (and liabilities) have not transferred from the CUA as yet, both the income and expenditure for the financial year ended 31[st] December 2024 are zero.
Reserves Policy
The trustees have agreed that reserves will be held to cover 3 months of normal expenditure (based on the current budget for the next 3 months, or, if no budget is in place for that period, previous 3 months actuals). The calculations for this would not include restricted funds or specific special projects for which funds have been designated. The purpose of this policy is to provide adequate time to adjust to changing circumstances and to make necessary adjustments to expenditure should the need arise.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
Trinity Free Church Manningtree is a registered charity; number 1196986 and is constituted under a CIO association.
b. Risk Management
We have an ongoing commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. We plan to adopt a similar approach as is currently operated under the CUA, where we have 2 safeguarding officers.
c. Other Matters
Trinity Free Church Manningtree is an independent church, part of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC).
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Trinity Free Church, Manningtree 1196986
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period 01/01/2024 31/12/2024
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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Member Donations 0 0 0 0 0
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Sub total (Gross income for
AR) 0 0 0 0 0
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total 0 0 0 0 0
Total receipts 0 0 0 0 0
A3 Payments
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Sub total 0 0 0 0 0
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
n/a - - - -
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Sub total 0 0 0 0 0
Total payments - - - - -
Net of receipts/(payments) 0 0 0 0 0
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 0 0 0 0 0
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
03/10/2025
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