Somerset Christian Camps
Charity number: 1203270 Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 30 November 2024
1. Reference and Administrative Details
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Charity name: Somerset Christian Camps
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Charity registration number: 1203270
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Principal address: Hope Cottage, Church Street, Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, TA12 6AU
Trustees during the period:
Dominic Andrew Heath-Coleman – Appointed 25/05/2023
Claire Annette Handscomb – Appointed 25/05/2023
Jeremy Bestwick Handscomb – Appointed 25/05/2023
Dr Mark Alistair Wood – Appointed 25/05/2023
Megan Elizabeth Lambert – Appointed 25/05/2023
Rebecca Louise Wood – Appointed 25/05/2023
Banker: Lloyds Bank
2. Structure, Governance and Management
Somerset Christian Camps is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its constitution dated. The trustees are appointed in accordance with the provisions of the governing document.
3. Objectives and Activities
The charity’s objects are:
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To advance the Christian faith, in particular among children and young people in the united kingdom, through promoting and running either alone or with other similar Christian organisations residential holidays at which the Christian faith is presented and biblical teaching given.
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The relief of financial hardship among children and young people in the United Kingdom through the provision of residential holidays at a significantly reduced or zero cost.
No camps or other charitable activities took place during the financial year 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024. During this period the trustees decided to wind up the charity, and preparations for closure are under way.
4. Achievements and Performance
As noted above, no camps or other activities were held during the year. The trustees’ focus has been on bringing the affairs of the charity to a close in an orderly manner.
5. Financial Review
The accounts for the year ended 30 November 2024 are attached.
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Income: £2,552 (2023: £23,871)
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Expenditure: £1,712 (2023: £23,961)
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Net movement in funds: +£840
At 30 November 2024 the charity held net assets of approximately £24,308 in cash and £3,030 in fixed assets, with no outstanding liabilities. These balances will be applied in accordance with the governing document and Charity Commission guidance as part of the winding-up process.
The charity has no restricted funds.
6. Reserves Policy
As the charity is being wound up, no reserves policy is proposed for the future. Remaining funds will be applied towards the objects or otherwise as approved by the Charity Commission.
7. Plans for Future Periods
The trustees intend to complete the winding up of Somerset Christian Camps during 2025, distributing remaining assets in accordance with the governing document.
8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and the Charity Commission’s Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
Approved by the trustees on 16[th] September and signed on their behalf by:
Dominic Heath-Coleman, Trustee
Somerset Christian Camps
| Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 3 | Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 3 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| Income | |
| Summer Camp | |
| Less: Expenditure | |
| - | |
| Tuck Shop | |
| Less: Expenditure | |
| - | |
| Winter Retreat | |
| Less: Expenditure | |
| - | |
| Clothing | |
| Less: Expenditure | |
| - | |
| Donations |
2,552 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Total Income |
2,552 |
| Expenditure | |
| Transport |
- |
| Course Fees |
- |
| Materials - Craft |
- |
| Food & Cleaning Consumables |
- |
| Buying in services, climbing tower and infatables et | - |
| Gifts |
- |
| Insurance and License |
- |
| DBS Checks |
- |
| Prizes |
- |
| Publicity and Website |
- |
| Repairs |
- |
| Stationery and Postage |
- |
| Weekend Food Trophies Youth Camp Co-ordinator Sports Consumables Accounts Subscriptions Miscellaneous Depreciation Total Expenditure Net Surplus (Defcit) for the year |
- - - - 350 202 150 1,010 |
|---|---|
| 1,712 | |
| 840 |
30 November 2024
2023
34,691
- 18,509
955
- 1,202
1,490
- 1,697
117
- 2,049
7,647
2,428
23,871
3,400
95
941
6,594
5,101
73
788
677
101
169
357
68
443 92 484 653 - - 2,578 1,347 23,961 - 90
Somerset Christian Camps
| Balance Sheet as at 30 November £ Fixed Assets (note 1) Current Assets Bank Current Account 24,308 Less: Current Liabilities Total Represented By:- Accumulated Fund brought forward Proft / (Loss) for the year Accumulated Fund carried forward |
Balance Sheet as at 30 November £ Fixed Assets (note 1) Current Assets Bank Current Account 24,308 Less: Current Liabilities Total Represented By:- Accumulated Fund brought forward Proft / (Loss) for the year Accumulated Fund carried forward |
2024 £ 3,030 24,308 - |
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| 27,338 | ||
| 28,348 840 |
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| 29,188 |
| 2023 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3,030 | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 3,030 | ||
| 28,438 | ||
| - | 90 | |
| 28,348 |
Note to the Accounts
1)Schedule of fixed assets
| Camping - Tents | As @ 30.11.23 Additions £ £ 4,040 |
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| 4,040 - |
Depreciation has been calculated by the reducing balance metho their expected useful lives. The depreciation rates applied are as
Camping - Tents 25%
Where the written down value would be less than £100, the asse
Disposals Depreciation As @ 30.11.24 £ £ £ - - 1,010 3,030 - - 1,010 3,030
od so that the cost of assets is written off over s follows;
et has been written down in full.