2023-03-31-accounts - Commodore Mission

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26 Gorleston Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR32 3AG

Chairman Secretary Treasurer Mr J Balls Mrs E Godbold Mrs M Crews

08 May 2024

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] September 2022 to 31[st] March 2023

Charity name: Commodore Mission

Charity registration number: 1199667

Objectives and Activities


Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	The Object of the CIO is, to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith -, for the public benefit in Lowestoft and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the World as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide.
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.	Regular Sunday Services Regular Coffee Mornings Weekly Prayer Meetings and Bible Studies Occasional Saturday Specials Occasional use of the facilities by external organisations
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission onpublic benefit	I confirm on behalf of the Trustees that all Trustees have been provided with all relevant documentation, and have discussed such where appropriate

Additional information (optional)

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N/a – we do not make grants Policy on grant making N/a Policy on social investment including program related investment

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Contribution made by volunteers.	N/a
Other	N/a

Achievements and Performance


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.	During the financial year to 31st March 2023 the Mission has made gifts to Missionary Societies with whom we have relationships. These organisations are listed within our accounts and are agreed annually by the Membership. In addition, the Trustees have made individual donations to other organisations or extra donations on our ‘agreed list’ for specific purposes – such as at Christmas or following natural disasters (bush fires, hurricanes, tsunamis etc.)

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.

During the financial year to 31st March 2023
the Mission has made gifts to Missionary
Societies with whom we have relationships.
These organisations are listed within our
accounts and are agreed annually by the
Membership. In addition, the Trustees have
made individual donations to other
organisations or extra donations on our
‘agreed list’ for specific purposes – such as
at Christmas or following natural disasters
(bush fires, hurricanes, tsunamis etc.)

Additional information (optional)

Additional information (optional)	Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set	This year we transferred from ‘Commodore Mission Hall’ to ‘Commodore Mission’ – the CIO – on 1st September 2022. Since then, we have met regularly on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We have had 11 different speakers in that time to lead us in our services
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	N/a
Investment performance against objectives	N/a
Other	Our numbers have remained consistent between 22 and 30 people

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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	We remain solvent with funds remaining available for running costs and making donations
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	We maintain a balance as a reserve in accordance with the recommendations of the Charities Commission
Amount of reserves held	£10000
Reasons for holding zero reserves
Details of fund materially in deficit	None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Donations and freewill offerings during and outside of meetings
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Condition of the building in view of its age
Other

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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:

Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Trust documents (two)
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	CIO by documented constitution
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	All trustees are elected from within the membership at that time. The process for membership and elections of trustees is in the constitution and the associated Church Rules
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	These may be found in the Church Rules and Constitution
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	This church operates as an independent Church, governed by Biblical principles. We are in fellowship with churches and organisations in the wider world who adhere to our documented Basis of Faith.
Relationship with any related parties
Other

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Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	Commodore Mission
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1199667
Charity’s principal address	26 Gorleston Road Lowestoft NR32 3AG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Mr Jon Balls	Chairman
Mrs Liz Godbold	Secretary
Mrs Margaret ~~Crews~~	Treasurer
Mr Colin Barber		To 31st July 2023
Mrs Ann Barber		To 31st July 2023
Mr David Bulkley
Mr Stephen Parfitt

Note - all trustees continued in role from Commodore Mission Hall at change to CIO on 1[st] September 2022.

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Absentees – 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

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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

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

Other optional information

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date

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