Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 13 March 2023 to 31 December 2023
Charity name: Royston Evangelical Church CIO
Charity registration number: 1202296
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in, but not exclusively, Royston and the surrounding area. As well as carrying out other charitable purposes that, in the opinion of the trustees facilitate the work of the Church. |
| 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 |
We act for the public benefit in enabling all people to live out their Christian faith as part of our church and town communities through: regular worship services teaching related to evangelical Christianity for children and adults regular coffee morning, toddler groups, children’s clubs food bank/community cafe teaching church members to promote Christianity where the live and work International mission activities including Latin Link, TEAR Fund, Slavic Gospel Mission, CMCT India We strive to advance citizenship and community development through: • Pastoral care, primarily to those who attend church but also extended to those outside the church All the above activities are open to all sections of the general public. |
Additional Information:
The Church only has one full time paid employee (the Pastor), and therefore relies on the voluntary contribution of many of it’s members and attenders to run its activities.
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 | Worship • Sunday Morning services and occasional Evening Prayer and Praise services. The Sunday Morning services continued to be made available on line. • All are welcome to join us in our services in the building and on line. Mid-week meetings • Midweek small groups have continued. Pastoral Care • Pastoral care continues through the small groups and directly by the Pastoral Care Team with issues passed on to the Leadership Team when appropriate. The wider community benefits from our pastoral care as appropriate through the Food Bank and Community Café • This particularly helps those of the wider community who may be in financial hardship, lonely or in need of a chat. Carer and Toddler Group • Continues throughout the year. Market Square Outreach • Last year’s new initiative continued on Saturday mornings offering to listen and support any with issues who wished to share, particularly offering prayer support. Inter-Church Relationships • The church continues to work together with other evangelical churches – mainly in the North Hertfordshire and Stevenage areas. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of 2023, the Charity had no funds as the operations of the Church were still being conducted via the legacy unincorporated Charity (Royston Evangelical Church). New bank accounts in the name of the Charity are due to be opened during 2024. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The policy will be to hold sufficient reserves to fund the Charity’s normal activities for a period of 3 months. Additional reserves are likely to be used for a future building project. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of 2023, nil reserves/funds are held by this Charity. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | This Charity will not begin its operations until during 2024. |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
| 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 | The Charity’s principal source of funds will be the voluntary donations of members and attenders of the Church. |
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 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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 appointed by the Church elders, and their appointment must then be agreed at a Church members meeting. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Royston Evangelical Church CIO |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | NA |
| Registered charity number | 1202296 |
| Charity’s principal address | Royston Evangelical Church York Way Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5HJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scorer | Elder | CIO Trustees | ||
| Jonathan Scott | Elder and Pastor | CIO Trustees | ||
| Jason Smith | Elder | CIO Trustees | ||
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Scott | ||
| Jason Smith | ||
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
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| Bankers | NatWest | |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Jonathan Scott - Pastor
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
NA
Other optional information
NONE
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Jason Smith Full name(s) Jonathan Scott Position (eg Secretary, Trustee and Pastor Trustee and Elder Chair, etc) Date 30 August 2024