CHURCHES TOGETHER IN PENRITH
Charity Number 1201866
Trustees Annual Report 1[st] April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024.
1. Objects
The object of Churches Together in Penrith is the advancement of the Christian religion, the relief of poverty and the advancement of education and any other purposes, which are charitable according to the law of England and Wales.
2. Activities
Churches Together in Penrith is an umbrella organisation supporting the church members in their activities, which includes among other activities, a Food bank, Debt Counselling and cash management, a Job Club, a charity retail shop and a weekly tea service for the lonely and those with dementia.
Churches Together in Penrith directly operates a Linking Lives project aimed at helping and supporting people, who are lonely. It employs 1 part time member of staff. The project has successfully attracted grant support for its work. It has successfully recruited 19 volunteers and has 18 active referrals. Referrals are received from a variety of agencies both NHS linked as well as local authority linked. A number are received from families. Volunteers either visit the lonely people on a weekly basis or there is a weekly telephone conversation.
2 other direct activities are ‘Its your Move’ and a Day in the Lakes. ‘Its your Move’ is a booklet provided to every primary school child, who are preparing to move to a secondary school. The booklet explains the differences between primary and secondary schools and some of the many changes and how to ask for help. It has been well received by teachers, pupils and their families and the wider community. A day in the Lakes is a day out for individuals and families, who are refugees or asylum seekers awaiting a decision on their future, and are currently living in Newcastle, A free coach is provided together with a full day of activities and food at Lake Ullswater.
3. The Trustees are satisfied that all activities carried out are in accordance with the Charity’s Objects and Charity law and guidance. They note the successful start to the Linking Lives project and the help provided to lonely people. The positive feedback from those directly involved and others, to the Linking Lives project, the booklet for primary school children and the Day in the lakes is encouraging.
4. Financial Review
- At 1[st] January 2023 CTiP had an overall opening balance of £12,766.40. Income in the year of £8,332.93 and expenditure of £9,554.09 resulting in a closing balance of £11,545.24.
The Linking Lives project had an opening balance of £9,151.84. Income in the year was £7,641.50 and expenditure of £8,002.38 resulting in a closing balance of £8,791.96. Income from various Funders is normally paid in advance of the period.
Other activities had an opening balance of £3,614.56. Income in the year was £691.43 and expenditure of £1,551.71 resulting in a closing balance of £2,754.28. Income in a previous year was enhanced by a generous donation from the United Reform Church, which had closed.
The principal source of funds for the Linking Lives project will be grants from various Funders, who receive regular reports in accordance with their requirements.
The principal source of funds for all other activities will be subscriptions and donations from the member churches and their congregations.
The Trustees are satisfied that there are no concerns about the viability of CTiP on an ongoing basis. There are sufficient checks in place, together with regular comprehensive reports to satisfy their responsibilities.
5. Structure, Governance and Management CTiP is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, whose number is 1201866. It follows the model constitution, as recommended by the Charity Commission.
6. Trustees
The following are the Trustees, who manage CTiP.
Name Office Appointed
Rev. David Gareth Sargent Chair 7[th] November 2022
Rev. Timothy Mark Cooke Vice Chair 7[th] November 2022 Mr John Henry Poland Trustee 7[th] November 2022
Mrs Heather Elizabeth Watson Trustee 17[th] April 2023
Mr Peter David Brooks Trustee 15[th] April 2024
All of the above remain as Trustees.
The Trustees declare that they have approved this Trustees’ Annual Report.
Signed._______
Name. Rev. David Gareth Sargent
Date. _______
£
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN PENRITH
Accounts for the period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023
January 1st Balance brought forward
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12766.40
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| INCOME | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Subscriptons | 350.00 | ||
| Good Friday collectons 2022/2023 | 316.43 | ||
| Donatons from others-5th Sunday | 25.00 | 691.43 | |
| Linking Lives | |||
| Cumbria CF | 4841.50 | ||
| Hadfeld Trust | 1300.00 | ||
| Household Support Grant | 1500.00 | 7641.50 | |
| 8332.93 |
| EXPENDITURE | |
|---|---|
| Churches Together in Cumbria | 140.00 |
| Annual Insurance | 73.21 |
| Its Your Move' booklets | 244.80 |
| Website support | 228.60 |
| Linking Lives Project; costs | 8002.38 |
| Bank charges | 25.10 |
| Day in the Lakes | 740.00 |
| Donaton to Nourish | 100.00 |
9554.09 9554.09
31st December Balance carried forward
11545.24
** Linking Lives: grants received are ringfenced for this purpose
| Linking Lives** | 1149.46 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria CF | 4841.50 | ||
| Hadfeld Trust | 1300.00 | ||
| Household Support Grant | 1500.00 | ||
| Total : Living Lives ** | 8790.96 | ||
| Churches Together in Penrith | 2,766.27 | ||
| Balance per Bank statement. | No. 197 | 11557.23 | |
John H. Poland Treasurer
4th January 2024
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN PENRITH
Accounts for the period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023
Subscriptions
| Penrith Quaker Meetng Penrith Methodist Kings Church Eden St Catherine's The Parish of Penrith Salvaton Army Penrith URC Church in the Barn Other Asylum Seekers: Day in the Lakes 5th Sunday collecton Good Friday collectons 2022/2023 Linking Lives Project Cumbria CF Hadfeld Trust Westmorland & Furness Total Income |
50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 |
|---|---|
| 350.00 | |
| 0.00 25.00 316.43 4841.50 1300.00 1500.00 |
|
| 7982.93 | |
| 8332.93 |
| Closing Balance 31st December 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Asylum Seekers: Day in the Lakes Linking Lives Bibles for schools Penrith Mission Community Churches Together in Penrith Balanceper Bank Statement No 163 |
0 11161.13 0 0 981.82 |
| 12142.95 |
Closing Balance 31st December 2022
| Closing Balance 31st December 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Asylum Seekers: Day in the Lakes Linking Lives Bibles for schools Penrith Mission Community Churches Together in Penrith Balanceper Bank Statement No 185 |
0 9151.84 0 0 3614.56 |
| 12766.40 |
| Churches Together in Cumbria Annual Insurance CTiP leafets Asylum Seekers: Day in the Lakes Its your move' booklets Website support Bank charges Christmas 2023 Linking Lives: costs Donaton to Nourish Total Expenditure |
140.00 73.21 0.00 740.00 244.80 228.60 25.10 0.00 8002.38 100.00 |
|---|---|
| 9554.09 |
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN PENRITH
Accounts for the period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023
Record of Cheque and Direct Debit Payments
| No. | Amount | Supplier | General | L.L. | DBS | Salary | Ofce | Bank | Volunteers | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.D. | 24.50 | ThirtyOne Eight | 24.50 | 24.50 | |||||||
| D.D. | 5.40 | HSBC | 5.40 | 5.40 | |||||||
| 100203 | 728.30 | LL. Salary . Vol meetngs/expenses | 728.30 | 566.80 | 161.50 | ||||||
| 100204 | 123.00 | CTiC Volunteers Expenses | 105.00 | 18.00 | 18.00 | ||||||
| 100205 | 204.00 | L.L.UK. L.L.Ofce expenses | 204.00 | 54.00 | 150.00 | ||||||
| 100206 | 801.34 | Annual Insurance,LL salary, Vol. exp | 73.21 | 728.13 | 566.80 | 20.24 | 141.09 | ||||
| D.D. | 5.00 | HSBC | 5.00 | 5.00 | |||||||
| 100207 | 0.00 | replaces 100202 | |||||||||
| DD | 5.80 | HSBC | 5.80 | 5.80 | |||||||
| DD | 24.50 | ThirtyOne Eight | 24.50 | 24.50 | |||||||
| 100208 | 566.80 | LL Salary | 566.80 | 566.80 | |||||||
| 100209 | 31.05 | LL Volunteers Expenses | 31.05 | 31.05 | |||||||
| 100210 | 566.80 | LL Salary | 566.80 | 566.80 | |||||||
| DD | 6.50 | Chess | 6.50 | 6.50 | |||||||
| 100211 | 69.50 | Day in the Lakes: coach deposit | 69.50 | ||||||||
| DD | 6.20 | HSBC | 6.20 | 6.20 | |||||||
| DD | 12.25 | ThirtyOne Eight | 12.25 | 12.25 | |||||||
| 100212 | 20.70 | LL Volunteers Expenses | 20.70 | 20.70 | |||||||
| 100213 | 244.80 | Its Your Move Booklets | 244.80 | ||||||||
| 100214 | 40.00 | LL Comms | 40.00 | 40.00 | |||||||
| DD | 5.80 | HSBC | 5.80 | 5.80 | |||||||
| 100215 | 601.80 | LL Salary balance subs CTiC | 35.00 | 566.80 | 566.80 | ||||||
| 100216 | 40.00 | LL Ofce Expenses | 40.00 | 40.00 | |||||||
| Incorrect allocaton in 2022 | 78.70 | -78.70 | -78.70 | ||||||||
| DD | 6.60 | HSBC | 6.60 | 6.60 | |||||||
| 100217 | 906.80 | LL Salary LL Rent | 906.80 | 566.80 | 340.00 | ||||||
| 100218 | 100.00 | Donaton to Nourish | 100.00 | ||||||||
| 100219 | 31.05 | LL Volunteers Expenses | 31.05 | 31.05 | |||||||
| 100220 | 57.36 | LL Ofce Expenses | 57.36 | 57.36 | |||||||
| DD | 12.25 | ThirtyOne Eight | 12.25 | 12.25 | |||||||
| DD | 6.20 | HSBC | 6.20 | 6.20 | |||||||
| 100221 | 587.50 | LL Salary LL Volunteers expenss | 587.50 | 566.80 | 20.70 | ||||||
| 100222 | 625.50 | Day in the Lakes: coach | 625.50 | ||||||||
| 100223 | 45.00 | Day in the Lakes: Glenridding Hall Hire | 45.00 | ||||||||
| 100224 | 566.80 | LL Salary | 566.80 | 566.80 | |||||||
| DD | 6.20 | HSBC | 6.20 | 6.20 | |||||||
| Allocaton of bank charges :No of Chqs | 13.50 | -13.50 | -13.50 | ||||||||
| 100225 | 0.00 | Cancelled | |||||||||
| 100226 | 566.80 | LL Salary | 566.80 | 566.80 | |||||||
| DD | 6.20 | HSBC | 6.20 | 6.20 | |||||||
| DD | 11.99 | CHESS ICT | 11.99 | ||||||||
| 100227 | 0.00 | Misc. | 0.00 | ||||||||
| DD | 12.25 | ThirtyOne Eight | 12.25 | 12.25 | |||||||
| DD | 101.94 | CHESS ICT | 101.94 | ||||||||
| DD | 5.80 | HSBC | 5.80 | 5.80 | |||||||
| DD | 145.00 | ThirtyOne Eight | 145.00 | 145.00 | |||||||
| 100228 | 83.79 | LL Comms, LL Vol Expenses | 83.79 | 52.74 | 31.05 | ||||||
| 100229 | 566.80 | LL Salary | 566.80 | 566.80 | |||||||
| 100230 | 0.00 | ||||||||||
| 100231 | 200.00 | LL UK annual fee | 200.00 | 200.00 | |||||||
| 100232 | 586.80 | LL Salary LL printer costs | 586.80 | 566.80 | 20.00 | ||||||
| 100233 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | ||||||||
| DD | 11.99 | CHESS ICT | 11.99 | ||||||||
| DD | 5.40 | HSBC | 5.40 | ||||||||
| DD | 11.99 | 11.99 | |||||||||
| 100234 | 58.85 | 58.85 | 38.15 | 20.70 | |||||||
| 100235 | 30.00 | LL Comms | 30.00 | 30.00 | |||||||
| DD | 6.20 | 6.20 | |||||||||
| DD | 11.99 | 11.99 | |||||||||
| 9554.09 | 1551.71 | 8002.38 | 0.00 | 158.55 | 6234.80 | 377.25 | 45.70 | 354.99 | 831.09 | ||
| 8002.38 |
HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT GRANT FROM WESTMORLAND & FURNESS COUNCI
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2023 £
Income
Nov 22nd 1,500.00
Expenditure
Balance 1,500.00
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LINKING LIVES GRANT from CUMBRIA Community Fund
2023 £ Income Nov 13th 4,841.50 Expenditure
Balance 4,841.50
LINKING LIVES GRANT from Hadfeld Trust ( Rathbone Investment Manage
2023 £ Income Dec 11th 1,300.00
Expenditure
Balance 1,300.00
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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN PENRITH
LINKING LIVES-PENRITH
| Actual v Budget as a Start uo fee Laptop Recruitment Mobile Filing Cabinet Files Ofce cost Start up costs to date |
t 31st December 2021 Budget Actual 750 0 750 794 500 415 400 429 2400 1638 200 0 50 0 35 |
t 31st December 2021 Budget Actual 750 0 750 794 500 415 400 429 2400 1638 200 0 50 0 35 |
|---|---|---|
| 1638 | ||
| 0 0 35 |
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| 2650 | 1673 |
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN PENRITH
LINKING LIVES-PENRITH
| Accounts for the period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ||
| January 1st 2023 Balance b/fwd | 9,151.84 | |
| Income | ||
| Cumbria Community Fund | 0.00 | |
| Carlisle Abbeyfeld Society Over 55 Community First Fund | 0.00 | |
| Cumbria County Council | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Expenditure | ||
| DBS: Thirtyone:eight | 158.55 | |
| Staf costs | 6234.80 | |
| Insurance: Methodist Insurance | 141.09 | |
| Rent | 340.00 | |
| LL UK annual charge ( for 2022 & 2023) | 350.00 | |
| Ofce | 254.51 | |
| Comms charges | 122.74 | |
| Volunteer's Meetng & Expenses | 354.99 | |
| Bank charges | 45.70 | |
| 8002.38 | ||
| Balance carried forward at 31st December 2023 | 1149.46 |