Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 01/08/23 Period start date To: 31/07/24 Period end date
Charity name: Bransgore Community Church
Charity registration number: 1200372
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs of the Evangelical Alliance in Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset and other parts of the UK and world as the trustees may see fit. Also to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to UK law and connected with the charitable work of the trust. Additionally, to help relieve hardship and promote good health (emotional, physical, and spiritual) through our provision of funds, goods and services of any kind, including through the provisions of counselling, pastoral support, mentoring, family, youth, children, schools work and other support in the UK or world as the trustees think fit. |
| 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 |
The Charity Incorporated Organisation, known as Bransgore Community Church, has provided the following services this year: 1) The provision of weekly services, small group studies, prayer meetings, discipleship courses and mentoring that help people discover the Christian faith and to grow in their knowledge and understanding. 2) The provision of youth and children’s groups, both on Sundays and during the week, including monthly events for families and an annual summer club, helping children and youth to grow in their faith, have social interactions, support with mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and maturity as well as providing a safe environment to learn. 3) The provisions of groups for those a: struggling with memory loss and their carers, b: those dealing with mental health issues, c: groups for toddlers, their parents/carers, d: social groups (such asgames cafes,quiz and movie |
| nights) and e. Family events for children and the whole family that provide support, safety and connection with others at a similar life stage. 4) The provision of a facility for a lunch club serving the elderly and lonely, counselling service and other community activities as they arise. 5)Financial, prayer and practical support of organisations and people in the local and surrounding areas and various parts of the UK and world as and when required. |
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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 considered the charity commission’s guidance, and we consider that our activities fall within the scope of being of public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make grants for our charity. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | This does not apply to us |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The church has a small staff team, but many of the activities are carried out by volunteers. Their contributions in terms of time, talents and resources are the reason we are able to carry out the objectives of the charity – without them we would not exist. |
| Other |
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 | During this year the charity achieved the continuation of: 1) In person and virtual (online) services and seeing an increase in attendance in both services. 2) Throughout this year we have maintained our children and youth ministries, including the Sunday evening group for those in school years 10-13. IGNITE kids (key stage 1&2) for families has grown significantly this year with a large number of families joining the activities, including a community Easter trail (drawing 103 families) along with other monthly activities and events. Additionally our Monday Night youth ministry has maintained a steady intake of young people, providing support for many families, and a safe space for young people. 3) In addition to the Monday evening youth club for school years 7-10, our group for Carers and those with memory loss group, mental health support group, lunch club, mother and toddlers’ groups, have all grown significantly in those attending and benefitting from their services. 4) We have continued to strengthen our links with partner organisations to provide support through our lunch club for the elderly, counselling services providing one to one and couples counselling, fitness classes, and with the local Rotary for community events (see below) etc. 5) We also have been able to support the wider community through provision and support for local schools with assemblies, lessons, and workshops and year 6 transition preparation. In addition to this we have worked with the Bransgore rotary at the Bransgore Fun day, provided activities for the Community. 6) We have been able to continue support for organisations outside the church through financial assistance and prayer. 7) We have also re-established a group for women and another for men to gather 3 times a year around activities to form friendships and grow in faith. 8) One of the big achievements of this year has been the establishment of a pastoral team, who have been trained and equipped to offering physical, |
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emotional, and spiritual support for those who are part of the organisation and wider community, this team has now grown to 18 volunteers. 9) This year saw the re-establishment of our game’s café too, offering spaces for all ages to come together, preventing loneliness and offering intergenerational provision through board games. 10) Another big achievement this year has been through joining Croner HR, we have updated all our policies for staff employment and Health & Safety to current legalisation.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Our Objectives for this year were to: 1. Develop and implement a pastoral care policy, team and training, to provide holistic support for the needs within the church and wider community. 2. Do an audit on the success of Community Outreach provisions and join up provisions through clear strategy. 3. Develop a strategy and implement for Ignite family events that run from one to another, providing support for families in the community/wider community. 4. Run monthly ‘RELATIONSHIP’ events to help deepen relationships within the church community (including shared lunches) 5. Grow our gathered prayer gathering with a regular rhythm every 2nd Sunday. 6. Complete an audit and implement Policies and procedures in with current legislation through the support of Croner HR. 7. Increase Schools work provision and feed into the Ignite events and Summer Club. 8.Do an audit on the success of Community Outreach provisions and join up provisions through clear strategy. 9. Re-establish Men’s and Women’s groups with a clear strategy that includes the 3-tiered focus (Relational, Invitational, Intentional). |
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| 10.Review all ministries inline with our vision statement and make reasonable adjustments where necessary and explore how ministries and groups join up in line with our wider vision. These have all be successful with significant growth and beneficiaries accessing the services. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We do not fundraise but rely entirely on the generosity of the members of the church. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity was in a good financial position at the end of the relevant period (being 31 July 2024). Our net assets (ignoring the value of our property interest) stood at £104,413. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We reviewed our reserves policy and considered that our current policy of holding a minimum of £30,000 was sufficient to meet any unforeseen needs of the church. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £30,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No Concerns |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Over 95% of our funds come from the giving of church members and any gift aid that comes because of this. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We don’t hold any investments other than cash at bank which is deposited with CAF Bank Limited. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Our principal risk is that members of the church are unable to gift money to the church owing to their own financial circumstances, or that they move away. In past when this has happened, they been replaced by new people joining us. |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of a charitable incorporated organisation (refereed to below as ‘our Constitution’). |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | As a CIO |
| 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 current trustees in consultation with the wider church. We consider those who we feel fulfil the criteria of being godly men and women according to the biblical standard and then suggest these to the church. If there are no, or satisfactory, objections they are appointed as trustees. There is no length of tenure, but trustees consider their roles each year and step down when it is collectively felt the right time. Constitutionally the appointment of new trustees is governed by Paragraph 11 of our Constitution. |
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 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is incorporated as a CIO and governed organisationally by our constitution. The charity is run as an independent church but we have been considering joining a wider network in the future. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Bransgore CommunityChurch |
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| Other name the charityuses | BCC |
| Registered charitynumber | 1200372 |
| Charity’s principal address | Shackleton Square Bransgore Christchurch Dorset BH23 8AJ |
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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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| Andi Norton | Church Pastor | |||
| Graham Jeffries | Treasurer | |||
| Edward Russell | ||||
| Katherine Harris | 01.08.23 – 31.12.23 | |||
| Fiona Darbyshire | ||||
| Lynn Coombs | 12.10.23 -present | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
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 N/A 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)
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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
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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| Andrew Neil Norton | Graham David Jeffries | |
Trustee |
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| 12/05/2025 | ||
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BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1200372 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31STJULY 2024
Charit Number 1200372 BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31STJULY 2024 CONTETrirs Page Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Note5 to the Accounts
Charit Number 1200372 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT This report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31st July 2024, which are set out on the page5 4 to 8, is in respect of an examination carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. Res ective Res onsibilities of Trustess and Examiner As a member of the Management Committee you are responsible for the preparation ofthe accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe Actl does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under S145 01 the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 8asi5 of Inde endent Examiner's Re ort My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 14515llbl of the Act. That explanation includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts Wth those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosure5 in the 3ctounts and seeking explanatlOn5 for 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 I do nol express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Inde endent Examiner'5 Statement In connection with the examination, no matter has come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirement5 of the Act have not been met, or to which, in my oplnion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached, M C Denford 21 Angel Hill TIVERTON Devon EX16 6PE 16th October 2024
BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315TJULY 2024 Notes Unrestrirted General Restricted Funds 2024 2023 Receipts Charitable receipts Tax re*unds under Gift Aid 165,540 25,484 191,024 16,416 2,157 18,573 181,956 27,641 209,597 119,724 12,254 131,978 Other recei ts Inteiest reEeived Transferred from Unincorporated 8CC Charitv Total Aeceipts 202 202 177 51,000 183.155 191,226 18.573 209,799 Payments Charitable payments of the church's objectives Direct costs Grants payable Total Resources Expended 188,195 13.751 201,946 86,596 188,195 13,7SI ZOl,946 86,596 Before transfers Transferred during year Net Movement In Fund5 3,031 2,190 5.221 4.822 -2,190 2.632 7,853 96,559 7,853 96,559 Balances BIFwd Balances C/Fwd 87,160 92,381 9.400 12,032 96,560 104,413 96.559
BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 Bank and Cash Balances 2024 2023 Held at bank - Current Account Project Rusova Accounts Cash Float 104,382 96,528 31 104,413 31 96,559 Total Assets 104,413 96,559
8RAN5GORE COMMUNITY CHURCH NOTE5TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 l. Accountlng Pollcies The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis with a statement of assets and liabilities. 2. Direct costs General Funds 37,231 2,316 3,481 3,618 330 599 107,971 3,402 13,455 172,403 Restrlcted Funds Total 2024 37,231 2.316 3,481 3,618 2.318 599 107,971 3,402 13,455 174.391 Total 2023 7,542 473 1,398 1,328 1,156 224 55,633 1,310 7,268 76,332 Property cost5 Inote 41 Discipleship and Training Inote 51 Worship (note 61 Youth and Children InDte 7 Pastoral costs Evangelism and community Inote 81 Employment cost5 (note 91 Office c05t5 Inote 101 Other costs (note 111 1,988 1,988 Missions Paid Individuals Alan Clarke David & Georgina Gray Gail Dixon Roeland Luitwieler Beth Cohu YMAM- Emily Goy CommunityGSft 50 300 1,300 300 loo 200 3(X) 1,3(x) 3(X) 6(K) i( 2CKJ 2CX) Institutions Acls4SharinE ChTlStchurch Foodbank Commtjnity Money Advice Counselling Togethei PACE New Hope for Children Open Doors PCF, including Ron and Joanna Domingo Project Rusova Salvation Army- BHI Project Water Lily Project Inet Trust Ltd Wycliffe UK Ltd Tear Fund Ukraine Project CompasSFon 7(Kl 940 700 940 600 580 700 725 700 10,149 4,310 600 240 240 240 180 240 425 960 3,366 2,560 240 580 700 125 700 5,192 2,140 600 4,957 2,170 700 loo 90 700 loo 90 799 3,612 240 799 3,612 533 10,264 15,792 11,763 27,555 Total Oirect Costs 188,195 13,751 201,946 86,596
BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31STJULY 2024 2024 2023 3. Employees The charity has six employees, to whom the employment costs refer. 4. Property costs Water, Gas and Electric Building Repairs Cleaning Insurance 7.805 20,488 6,492 2,446 2,135 678 3,259 1,470 37,231 7,542 5. Discipleship and Training Discipleship material Conferences and training Family Ministry 239 1,748 329 2,316 149 324 473 6. Worshlp Music, PA and AV Flowers, Banners etc. Outside speakers Other Worship Service exp 2,734 154 1,075 70 125 128 1,398 593 3,481 7. Youth and Children Child protection Children Youth 129 167 1,032 1,328 1,386 2,232 3,618 8. Evangelism and community Christianity Explored Other 395 204 599 224 224 9. Employment costs Salaries Expenses Minister5 housing costs 89,409 6,586 11,976 107,971 48,923 975 5,735 55,633
BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024 2024 2023 10. Office Costs General administration Telephone Accountancy 1,643 520 1,239 3,402 552 482 276 1.310 11. Other costs Equipment repairs Computers and IT EqUiPFnent Licences and subscriptions Mis11aneOus Catering Bank charges 5,995 832 232 1,306 1,581 3,794 319 36 7,268 4,359 858 1,278 133 13,455 12. Movement of Restricted Funds Balance at Balance at Balance at OIJ0812023 Transfers Receipts Payments 3110712024 3110712023 philippines Tear Fund Gift for Youth Ministry New Hope for Children Project Rusova Fund BCC Pastoral Fund Donation for Beth's Kenya Trip Cohij YWAM-Emily Goy Leaving glft for Kathy Harris Pastoral Bift for Maria Simeonidis Ukraine 654 18 1,645 125 6,248 610 loo 4,152 781 4,957 799 -151 654 17 1,645 125 6.248 610 100 -2,125 125 2,170 610 loo 1,187 1,560 5,638 1,187 2,920 3,625 190 3,678 2.920 3,625 190 3,613 -65 9,400 -2,190 18,573 13.751 12,032 9,399