The Church of Christ the King
Eastington
(CIO Number 1198059)
Report and Accounts for the year ended
31" March 2024

The Church of Christ the King Eastington
Accounts for the year ended 31" March 2024
Annual Report
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the Charltable Incorporated
Organisation (CIO), The Church of Christ the King Eastington, which cover the year
to 31" March 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply wlth the CIOS trust
deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement
of Recommended Practice appl icable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic
of Ireland pub5ished on 16 luly 2015.
Objectives and activities for the public benefit and plans for the future
The stated objects of the Church of Christ the King Eastington are to advance the Christian
religion in Eastington and the surrounding area for the benefit of the public through such
activities as holding prayer meetings, providing grants to other organisations which
includelpromote Christian worship, producing andlor distributing literature on Ihe Evangelical
faith to enlighten others about the Christian faith.
Activities in pursuing these objectives have included..
The provision of Church Se￿iCe mainly on Sunday mornings
Bible Studies
The running of parent and toddler groups
The running of a youth club
Pastoral and practical support for members and non-members in need
These activities taken together have addressed the main purposes of the Church of
increasing the awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love, serving
the community through being a good neighbour to people in need and challenging
injustice, evangelism by the advancement of the Christian Faith through preaching
the Gospel and ma king disciples of Jesus Christ and learni ng a nd caring through
helping people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care.
The Church plans to increase its ability to achieve and expand the above through
growth from what is currently a fairly low base. In the year a minister, Rev Barbara
Lang, was appointed to help with this.
The Trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit.
Review of the past year
Since the last Report and Accounts the Church has faced a challenging and
exciting year. In July 2022 one of the founding Trustees and key members,

Ken Burgin, became ill with pancreatic cancer. Our loving Father, graciously
gave him another year. During that time he was able to continue to serve in
the church, fulfilling many administrative roles, as well as playing the organ
and leading the youth club, In December 2023 he also oversaw the
recruitment and appointment of a minister, Rev Barbara Lang, to the church.
Barbara was formally welcomed as minster on 18" February 2024, the last
service Ken was able to attend. We are enjoying her enthusiasm 3nd obvious
love of her Lord and others.
It is with some sadness, but also joy, that we report that, Ken was taken
home to be with his Lord and Saviour on 8th March 2024. It Is largely due to
the committed and determined work of Ken, that the church exists and is
still worshipping and witnessing today and we want to thank God for his life.
Ken'5 passing also impacted other areas of the church work. The Baby and
Toddler Group wa5 suspended after October half term. It is hoped it may be
possible to restart this at a future date.
However, with the support of our new minister we have been able to
continue the youth work, and are starting to look forward for how God wants
to lead us in the days ahead. Barbara now leads most Sunday morning
services, with other services lead by those drawn from our own members or
visiting preachers.
During December, another of our key/founding trustees moved back to
Wales to be nearer family. Howard Miles is a much respected and loved
member of the fellowship and we miss his regular presence. However, we
are very grateful to God, and him, that he continues to support us as a
trustee, as well as regularly joining the zoom prayer meetings.
We have been able to continue to meet in the Old Methodist Hall, hiring this
from the Two Can Inclusive Theatre Company, who have been very helpful.
Another member, who had been unable to attend, due to health issues, has
moved to Scotland, to be near family. The church currently has 10 members
and a limited number of people able to carry out the work and attivities that
the church undertakes or would wish to undertake. However, we did see a
couple of younger people start to attend and one being saved in the year.
We be15eve that God has a future for us as a church, and continue to commit
ourselves to following and worshipping Him, supporting one another, and our new
minister, and reaching out to others. We pray that in the coming year Jesus will use
us to bring glory to His name.

Grant making policy
The Trustees usual ly make grants to charities or chLFrch bodies with which its
members are familiar. Grants are not usually made as a result of unsolicited
requests.
It was agreed to adopt a policy of giving away, to outside organisations (sharing
the charities aims and objectives), a tenth of all income at the AGM each year. We
will continue to review the grant making policy from time to time to ensure that it
reflects the church's objectives and thereby advances public benefit.
Financial review and how our grant making delivered public benefit
Grants totalling £804 were given to Compassion, as a result of the adoption of the
giving policy.
Contribution made by volunteers
All of those who are trustees, and members of the CIO who undertake activities for
the church are volunteers.
The minister, Rev Barbara Langi is employed by the church, for 20 hours a week.
Achievements and performance
The main achievements this year have been the recruitment of the minister, the
Rev Barbara Lang, and the continuation of the work and witness of the church.
Financial review
At the end of the period the CEO had £8,540 (2023 £5,175)
hand.
in the bank and in
Investment policy and performance
The Church's funds were held in a co-operative bank account. This is non interest
bearing.
The Trustees will consider finding an interest bearing account, for funds currently
surplus to the cost of day to day running.
Risk management
The Trustees have adopted a low risk approach to running the Church. The church
does not own its own building and doe5 not engage in activities which could expose
it to large financial liabilities. It does now have a part time minister, but her costs
are underwritten, if there is any shortfall in income. Risk Assessments are
undertaken and insurance cover is in place.

Reserves policy
The Reserves of the charity are that part of the charity's income that is freely
available for it's general purposes. This does not i nclude Restricted Funds (funds
donated for a specific purpose) as these cannot be used for general purposes.
The church considers that it's day to day expenditure will be matched by expected
income. However, a reserve of £4,000 will be held to cover any shortfall in income
or unforeseen expenditure,
The Designated Toddlers Group Fund,
was used up in running the group when numbers were decreasing and costs
increasing, due to renting the hall. The chLJrch met the shortfall.
The CIO has growing overheads currently. Any grant commitments into the future
will be held in designated or restrirted funds as appropriate depending on the
conditions applying to the grant.
The CIO has recruited a minister to further the worship and outreach of the church,
Structurei governance and management
The Church has Trustees who meet, roughly monthly , and oversee the church
work, along with the minister. This includes setting, monitoring and updating
everyday policies and procedures. Significant policies will be discussed and agreed
at General Meetings. Others who attend the church regularly may be invited to
attend but not vote at General Meetings.
The church adopted the policy of giving away IOO/o of all its income to organisations
sharing its beliefs and objectives in regard to public benefit. This policy will be
reviewed and implemented at each AGM.
If it is felt that any further grants should be made during the year, this is discussed
and agreed at regular Trustee meetings.
Employees, remuneration and expenses
The church currently has one paid employee, the minister. All others involved are
volunteers and give of their time freelyi only claiming expenses when they have
been correctly incurred for the CIO.
Trustees..
Ken Burgin: CHAIR (until 8 March 2024)
Beck Burgin: Treasurer
Paul Edwards
Howard Miles
th

Trust Address:
The Pike Lock House
Eastington
Stonehouse
Gloucestershire
GLIO 3RT
Bankers:
The co-operative bank
POBox250
Skelmersdale
WN8 6WT
Independent Examiner
The CIO'S income was under £25,000, so no Independent Examiner was appointed.
The Trustees responsibilities in relation to the accounts
The Trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and accounts in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires it to prepare accounts
for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the church
and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the church for that
period. In preparing the accounts, the trustees are required to
select suitable accounting standards and then apply them consistently
observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed
prepare accounts on the going concern bas15 unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity will continue to operate.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and
financial information and the preparation of accounts.
Approved by the Trustees on Y, May 2024
and signed on their
behalf by:
Rev Paul Edwards
Acting chair

The C'hurch of Christ the King Eastington
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 March 2024
Note
2024
2023
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2714
8540
11254
5175
5175
Current liabilities
Creditors due within one year
717
Net current assets
10537
5175
Represented by".
Reserves
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
10532
5175
10537
5175
Approved by the Trustees on 7th May 2024
and signed on their behalf by:

The C'hurch of Christ the King Eastington
AGcounts for the year ended 31 March 2024
Receipts and Payments Account
General Designated Restricted Total
Funds
Funds
Fund
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Note
RECEIPTS-
GENERAL
W*kly offering
Income Tax refunds
11602
3552
15154
11602
3552
15154
7330
7330
230
Donations and collections
Messy Church
15154
15159
234
YOUTH WORK
Fees
Tuck shop
252
76
328
252
76
328
89
33
122
Designated Fund
CHILDREN'S WORK
Baby and Toddler Group
Fees
352
352
620
TOTAL RECEIPTS
15482
352
15839
8306
PAYMENTS
Payroll expenses
Rent
Bibles and Bible stories for school
Notice board
Software
Insurance
Gifts and donations
Licenses
Publicity materia5s
Messy Church
Preachers expenses
Mother5 and toddlers snacks and
craft expenses
Advert for minister
Youth club
Sundry items
TOTAL EXPENSES
5103
2566
681
5103
3062
681
496
2472
144
144
203
804
93
144
203
804
93
200
20
87
66
48
20
143
143
74
60
69
106
9972
60
69
106
10477
505
3131

EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER
PAYMENTS
5510
-153
5362
5175
Funds at 31103123
5171
5175
Transfer from General Fund
-149
149
Funds at 31103124
10532
10537
5175

I he Church of Christ the King Eastington
Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024
Notes to the accounts
1. AGGounting policias
a. Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Statement of
Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing the accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) issued 16 July 2015 and the Charities Act 2011.
The Church constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The church does not foresee any issues with remaining a going concern.
b. Funds structure
Restricted Funds are funds given for a specific purpose, which are not available for general
use.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the Trustees for a particular purpose in the
future and may be redesignated by the Trustees at their discretion.
The Reserve Fund is the amount of funds to be held to cover any unforeseen eventuality
which could otherwise threaten the futLJre of the solvency of the church. A reserve
Of £4,000 will be held to cover any shortfall in income or
unforeseen expenditure.
Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any
purpose in furtherance of the charstable objectives.
c. Income and expenditure recognition
All incomelexpenditure is recognised in the year to which it relates.
2. Related party transactions and expenses and remuneration
The Trustees all give freely of their time and expertise without any form of
remuneration.
Expenses have been reclaimed where monies have been expended on behalf of
the work of the church. There are 2 signatories for the release of any payments.

3. Debtors
Tax rebate on Gift Aided items 2023124
other
2024
2667
47
2714
2023
4. Cash at bank and in hand
Bank
In hand
8514
26
8540
5128
47
5175
5. Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
Rent
HM Revenue and Customs
Pension - NEST
2024
2023
275
384
58
717
6. Tax rebate
A tax rebate of £884 was claimed for 2022123 and a further rebate of £2668 is
due to be reclaimed for 20232124
2024
885
2667
3552
2023
2022123
2023124
7. Monies received and passed on
Monies received to be passed on to third parties have been netted in the accounts.
2024
2023
Open Doors
Received
Passed on
In hand
10
20
Leprosy Mission
Received
Passed on
In hand
21
21
Tumaini Fund
Received
Passed on
In hand
10
10

ompassion
Received
Passed on
In hand
135
135
TEAR fund
Received
Passed on
In hand
Other
Received
Passed on
In hand
15
15
8. Messy Church
Donations
Costs
2024
2023
48
44
9. Reserves
2024
2024
General General
Undesitrnatsd Designated Resticted
2024
2024
Totsl
2023
Total
At 01104123
Excess of income over expenditure
Transfers between reserves
At 31103124
5171
5510
-151
10681
5175
5362
-153
151
5175
10537
5175