Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 To 31[st] December 2024
Charity name: Cheriton Baptist Church
Charity registration number: 1198088
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. The principal purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christan faith according to the principles of the Baptst denominaton 2. The Church may also advance educaton and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Cheriton Baptst Church (CBC) contnues to meet the spiritual and practcal needs of the community. The following summary of our main actvites demonstrates that we are carrying-out charitable purposes for the public beneft whilst having due regard to the Charity Commission’s public beneft guidance :- • Nepali Community: The Nepalese- speaking service is held at CBC on Sunday afernoons. CBC and the Nepali Emmanuel church also work together on a variety of actvites. • Community Partnerships: CBC works with a number of local community groups including: i). Churches Together Folkestone, to organise events including Easter and Christmas events in Folkestone precinct; ii). The Rainbow Centre, providing volunteers for the Winter Shelter, and donatng to Food Bank iii). Shepway District Council – praying for the councillors and their families in the local council chambers, supportng local events such as the Christmas light switch on and the Cheriton Light Festval; iv). Kent Police, Shepway District Council, The Shepway Community Safety Unit, and Folkestone Area PartnershipAgainst Crime |
| through the Urban Pastors Project • Hostng The Community: Local Community Meetngs; Cocaine Anonymous; Community Network; Pro-Actve Development; • Quested Gallery: the Gallery was set-up to encourage local creatve people to display their work including running creatve workshops for the community • Church Staf: CBC has a team of four, full and part tme staf members and approximately fourteen volunteers. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have full regard to the guidance issued regarding public beneft of the charity Cheriton Baptst Church. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/a |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The church would not functon without the amazing contributon of our volunteers. The tasks they carry-out include teaching/preaching; musicians, sound & media, welcoming, cooking, serving food, cleaning, gardening, building maintenance and putng- out/stackingchairs |
| Other | N/a |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Cheriton Baptst Church contnues to work with and support other charites, especially in SE Asia. Along with members of the church who are currently “serving” in other countries e.g. Thailand & South Sudan. Work with children and youth. CBC provides a diverse set of actvites & programmes designed for each age group across the spectrum of 0 - 21yrs. We have a team of approximately 14 from diferent backgrounds and skill sets, who cater for the various needs of children and young people. Urban Pastors: CBC co-ordinates the Urban Pastors’ team, comprising volunteers from a number of churches across Folkestone, in partnership with Shepway District Council’s Community Safety Unit. The aim of Urban Pastors is to head onto the streets of our community and engage with the public – to be a friendly face, to be willing to pray for people, and to help combat the issue of Ant-Social behaviour. We currently have 2 teams running in the Cheriton and Harbour areas of Folkestone. We work closely with the local Council and local Police, to help to make the streets a safe place for all. Music & Worship: We have a team of volunteer musicians made up from members of CBC. As a team they cover all aspects of worship in the church. As well as community events and other town wide events. Media: the media team facilitate the sound and media requirements of the church. Members of the media team also help with producing promotonal videos. We have a small team who look afer the church website and social media requirements. We record our Sunday morning service which is then published via our YouTube channel. Stewarding/Welcoming Team: is mainly responsible for welcoming the congregaton and visitors into the church, including the provision of requested informaton on actvites and helping visitors feel at home. The team is responsible for the setup of the church for varying actvites and also act as Fire Marshals during the services. |
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Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/a |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/a |
| Other | Nil |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Accounts for 2024 included |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our aim is to retain a minimum reserve of three months running costs to enable the charity to be prepared for the following potential eventualities: a) The risk of unforeseen emergency or other unexpected need for funds, e.g. an unexpected large repair bill or finding ‘seed-funding’ for an urgent project. b) An unexpected drop in the Offering and/or Tithes. c) A source of income, e.g. a grant, not being renewed. Funds might be needed to give the trustees time to take action if income falls below expectations. d) Planned commitments, or designations, that cannot be met by future income alone, e.g. plans for a major asset purchase or to a significant project that requires the charity to provide ‘matched funding’. e) The need to fund short-term deficits in a cash budget, e.g. money may need to be spent before a funding grant is received. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Accounts for 2024 included |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Nil |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/a |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | As a C.I.O. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are selected by the existing trustees and affirmed by the membership. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cheriton Baptist Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | N/a |
| Registered charity number | 1198088 |
| Charity’s principal address | Quested Road Folkestone CT19 4BY |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Graham Smerdon | ||||
| Matthew Robb | ||||
| Lynda Rogers | ||||
| David Barker | 01/01/2024 – 18/12/2024 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity N/a
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/a
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Graham Smerdon
Full name(s) Graham Smerdon
Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
Date
14[th] September 2024
CHERITON BAPTIST CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES 2024 2,023 Funds Petty Cash Saving Acc (knral Restricted Total Totsl Vduntsry Offering Gift Aid up 195 59,475 9,750 fA),412 12,925 12,278 3,750 358 20,61X) 20,6 119 931 119 787 Miscellaneous &inked In Tots & Toy Youth Hire Bank Interest recdved 144 Benerating funds 147 75 7,330 35 78.411 75 7.330 742 2,423 21 6.250 551 707 Total Income 787 707 20,600 RESOURCES EXPENDED Issi Church Chaf itsble Activitie Mission 4,49&(Kl 16,740.(KI 9WI.LKI 5,907. 5,872.(Kl 16,740 9,881 28,450 10,430 Community Wa8e5- UP 5,907 5,753 119 10.642 491 Hub Café Events 105 730 o.cK) 230.(Y) 2,2).) 3.328.(X) 1.780.31 1.320.0) 1,047.(Kl o. 56.(X) 7,277. 12.33 8,909.(X) 6,101.20 965.(K) Creative Space Emmergency fvnds Xlds & Youth Wuker Resources Equipment WBiting Speakers 2,29) Youth Klds Allve 942 1,6n 1,320 1,047 Tralnglng 1,095 DBS Chec Safe Guarding Utilities 7,277 12,018 Adrnin Office Exps Administered worker wages 12 8,101 4,121 2,017 17,192 1,806 2,032 679 2.150 17 Fees Subs Licenses Rapalr & mainterAnc• Cl8anlrvJ Insurancé Media Worship Misc ( gifts ) D&KGift Cash Drawn Bank Transfer Total Resources ExFded 124 6,593 5.149 2,126 5,617.05 2,126. 1.484. 3.368.50 555.97 L2(X).(X) 136 420 153 972 0.00 11,660 97,580.36 101,676.00 Net Re)UrceS cld Assets Depreclation -185 707 4,537 17,972 4,149 9,286 2,924.72 17,972.00 4A93.00 16,404 ~186 707 6,696 Petty cash Saving Acc Current Acc 4.370 Cash balance Wf 71.216 Gash balance cff 81 69,288 4,712 74,081 Accounts Examined by P A Goodwin Qualified by Experience Retired Mana8ÈY Natwest Bank Retlred SchcA)l Bursar Former School Governor/Chalr Flnance Committee Dated 27 Au8USt 2025
CASH FLOW STATEMENT SantaThler San savingsPdty CasF Total Balance bm Amount In Transfer Transfer Banked Out 4,310 99,011 66,580 707 266 787 71,166 100.605 7.580 74,081 Total 4,712 69,288 81 FUND STATEMENT General Restricted Otlxr Emergenc Fund Fund Urban Pastors Total Balance bff Income Expendlture 71.216 79,905 -85.920 66,201 17,972 -2,149 81.024 7,625 20.6(X) -11.660 16,566 78WI I(K).505 -97,580 81,766 17,972 14,221 95,245 NOTES 1 General Offering comprises:_ Recorded Offering Loose Offerin& lump surns 59,325 150 59,476 Gift Aid Tax Refvnd 9.750 119 3 Others Print paid Giftfor D& K FHDC refvnd 76 350 361 787.00 4 2024 Wages Net salaries up Employer penslon contributlons 24.765 5,907 4,294 Net value - Opening Deprecltion 25% 4,538 1134 6 Media equipment 6 New boiler 1.958 7 Dish Wash 2,102 526 £12.5(X) car 9,375 2344 Depreciation rate 25% per year Total 17,972 4,493 71,216.49
Cheriton Baptist Church Registered Charity No. 1132606 Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees / members of Cheriton Baptist Church, Cheriton, Kent. Year ended 31 December 2024 st I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out in the attached report. The accounts were prepared by the Treasurer, Lan Lan Comerford Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act) To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act), and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report. My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement. In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention: l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: To keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act. have not been met" or 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Examiner: Philip Goodwin Qualified by experience. Retired Bank Manager, Natwest Bank, 30 year . Fonner School Director of Finance, 10 years 27 August 2025