Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from April 2023 to April 2024 Charity Name: The Place Church Charity Registration Number: 1202343
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 particular (but without limitation) by providing worship, prayer and Christian teaching; and the relief of persons who are in need, particularly those who are vulnerable and marginalised from society for reasons of age, disability, ill-health, financial or other disadvantage by the provision of funds, items or practical support. |
| 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 church met regularly on Sundays for our main worship between 3pm and 5pm. Weekly bible studies were held on Tuesday mornings at 10 am, also available for people to join on Zoom. Additional bible studies were held fortnightly on Thursday nights. We also held regular Tuesday prayer meetings on Zoom. During the Advent and Lent seasons, we held weekly meetings using printed study materials specially prepared for the seasons. These meetings were free and open to whoever wished to attend. During these seasons we held special Christmas and Easter parties/meals open to all who wished to attend. All meetings are publicised on our website, through printed invitations and by word of mouth. Children and Young People’s work were carried out during our Sunday meetings by qualified members of the church. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees met four times during the period to review the performance of the Charity: financial review, safeguarding and food safety regulations and training, community relations and working in partnerships with other local charities. |
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| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We do not currently carry out any such investments. |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Charity does not currently have any employees. The entire work of the Charity is carried out on volunteer basis by its trustees and members of the church. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Our regular Sunday and weekly meetings provide the platform for people who attend to express their worship to God, develop close friendships with people, receive biblical teachings, share meals and give feedback on how their faith is reflected in their relationships and life’s works. These meetings are also fostering a healthy sense of community, helping members to receive support, when needed, and also offer support to others within the church and wider community. During the year, we ensured that all trustees and people who work with children and young people were DBS certified. They also attended a certified training provided by_thirtyone:eight_. All our food handlers also attended a certification training on food safety. The church is involved in food collection and distribution to some of its members and some immigrants within the wider Elmbridge community as they try to integrate. During the Christmas of 2023, we worked in collaboration with the charity_Weybridge CAN_to sponsor and distribute hampers to some immigrants in Elmbridge. Most of these were immigrants from Ukraine. The hampers were very well received, and we will be doing more in 2024, as we have identified more people who need them. One of the other areas of work we carry out with immigrants is through our Friendship programme. Certified leaders have continued to come alongside immigrant families to help them settle and integrate into the community. During the year the church became a member of Churches Together in Weybridge. We also worked with the Weybridge Methodist church to organise an all-age Easter service. |
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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 | No fundraising activities carried out during the period. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | No investments carried out during the period. |
| Other | ||
| Financial Review | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity was in a healthy financial position at the end of the period. The accounts have been audited and audit report received by the trustees. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity has a working document: “How We Handle Money”. The document captures policies, practices and procedures relating to the finances of The Place Church and it reserves policy. It is the policy of The Place Church to keep an amount in the general fund that equates to between three and six months of expected general expenditure. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £24,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity is funded from contributions made by its volunteers and members of the church. |
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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 | We have public liability insurance, and the trustees are not aware of any risks currently facing the charity. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The CIO has power to do anything which is calculated to further its Objects or is conducive or incidental to doing so. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 for a term of five years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Spiritual Leadership, in line with the Constitution. |
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where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Mandatory documents used for training trustees include the_Constitution of The_ Place Church,Safeguarding Policy of The Place Church, and_How we Handle Money_. The other documents are_The Essential_ Trustee (provided by The Charity Commission) and_Guide to Churches on_ Spiritual Leadership and Trustees(provided by Stewardship UK). Trustees have also been encouraged to attend webinars run by The Charity Commission. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The spiritual leadership team is headed by the Pastor and met regularly to plan worship meetings, bible studies and other spiritual matters. The church works closely with other local churches under the umbrella of Churches Together in Weybridge. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Place Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1202343 |
| Charity’s principal address | 9 Monument Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 8QX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | John Anthony Newton | Chair of Trustees | Whole year | |
| 2 | Yaabari Anthony Uebari | Pastor | Whole year | |
| 3 | David Shing Shee Li | Whole year | ||
| 4 | Teong Kiat Ong | Whole year | ||
| 5 | Wiebeke Mai Newton | Whole year |
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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| John Anthony Newton | Yaabari Anthony Uebari | |
Chair of Trustees |
Pastor | |
| 17 January 2025 | ||
| 17 January 2025 |
Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 5th April 2024
| Income Donations Other Income Total Income Expenditure Operating Expenses Charitable Activities Other Charges Total Expenditure Surplus fund Carried Forward |
£ 30,227.02 115.54 |
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| 30,342.56 1,809.20 2,990.00 40.00 |
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| 4,839.20 25,503.36 |
Statement of Financial Position For the year ended 5th April 2024
| Fixed Assets Current Assets Bank Net Assets Total Charity Fund |
- 25,503.36 |
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| 25,503.36 | |
| 25,503.36 |