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2024-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 6/4/2023 Period start date To 5/4/2024 Period end date

Charity name: Lichfield Christian Church

Charity registration number: 1203650

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The primary objective of Lichfield
Christian Church (LCC) is to advance the
Christian faith in Lichfield and surrounding
communities. This includes offering
worship, fellowship and outreach. Through
these efforts, we seek to foster a sense of
community and provide both spiritual and
practical support to individuals from all
backgrounds.
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		 LCC aims to help as many people as
possible to grow in their Christian faith
through their involvement with our church.
This has resulted inregular worship
services, pastoral care, community support,
outreach programs, and various educational
and youth activities
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 To those ends we have considered the
Commission’s guidance on public benefit
and the advancement of religion.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment

Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 Summary of Activities and Achievements
1. Worship Services and Pastoral
Care
●We held regular worship
services throughout the year,
including Sunday services,
mid-week home fellowship
groups, and special services
during Easter, Christmas (e.g.
carols service), and other
significant Christian festivals.
Despite challenges presented
by the dwindling number of
regular church-goers
generally in the UK, we’ve
adapted to online and hybrid
formats to ensure continuity
of fellowship groups and
home groups.
●Pastoral care remains central
to our mission. Our pastoral
team and volunteers provided
emotional and spiritual
support to members of our
congregation, including home
visits, hospital visits, and
counselling. Our mid-week
home fellowship groups of 6
– 10 persons provide a
mechanism for pastoral care.
2. Community Engagement and
Outreach
●We initiated and supported
various community

programmes, including the local food bank to address local needs, particularly assisting vulnerable individuals and families. ● We organized communitywide Christmas Carol service with refreshments (63 attended). This was open to all in our local area and was advertised publicly in our local area. One attendee said that they were “… really keen to sing Christmas carols this year” which shows a benefit to mental health. ● Our outreach activities included support for local charities (food enough for 76 meals provided to the local foodbank) to enhance service provision in Lichfield. 3. Youth and Educational Programs ● Our weekly Sunday School and periodic all-age services programmes continued to thrive, with weekly activities designed to engage young people in understanding the Christian faith and encouraging positive community participation. ● We ran a series of adult education programs, such as Bible study groups, to foster personal growth within our congregation and community. 4. Global Mission Support ● We continued to support missionaries and partner organizations abroad, providing financial aid and supplies to support global humanitarian efforts, such as disaster relief and education initiatives. We support Michael and Lisa Schmid in

their mission of establishing churches among the Tarahumara tribe in Mexico (SIM – www.sim.co.uk). We also support James and Danielle Gullet, missionary aviator and doula (respectively), in their mission among the aboriginal people in Arnhem Land, Australia (MAF – Mission Aviation Fellowship UK). They are helping with transporting supplies to remote areas and teen pregnancies.

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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Lichfield Christian Church has maintained
careful stewardship of funds and resources.
We became a CIO this year and the transfer
of funds from our Trust to our CIO took
place on 30thNovember. Thus financial
reporting covers30/11/2023 – 5/4/2024.
This year, as a CIO, our total income was
£5633.80 while our total expenditure was
£7303.62. Over the 12 month financial year
however this deficit was much smaller
(approximately £900) which is adequately
covered by our HMRC Gift Aid subsequent
to this tax period as well as by our healthy
bank balance.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 This is under review as it is our first year as
a CIO and the Trustees are in the process
of determining a more detailed financial
policy.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 N/A
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Policy under review (see above)
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 N/A

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Donations
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 1.
the advancement of the
Christian faith in accordance
with the Basis of Faith, primarily,
but not exclusively, within
Lichfield and the surrounding
neighbourhood; and
2.
such other charitable purposes
as shall, in the opinion of the
charity trustees, put into practice
the Christian faith in accordance
with the Basis of Faith, including
but not limited to: the prevention
and relief of need, hardship and
sickness; the advancement of
education; and the provision of
facilities in the interests of social
welfare for recreation or other
leisure time occupation of
individuals who have need of
such facilities by reason of their
youth, age, infirmity or disability,
financial hardship or social
circumstances with the object of
improving their conditions of life;
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 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 1.
Apart from the first charity
trustees, every trustee must be
appointed by a resolution passed
at a properly convened meeting
of the charity trustees.
2.
In selecting individuals for
appointment as charity trustees,
the charity trustees must have
regard to the skills, knowledge
and experience needed for the
effective administration of the
Church.
3.
Subject to clause 10.5, every
charity trustee shall be a Pastor,
an Elder or a Non-Elder Trustee
and no-one may be appointed as
a Pastor, an Elder or a Non-Elder
Trustee without also being
appointed as a charity trustee.
4. The charity trustees may describe
the role and responsibilities of
Pastors, Elders and Non-Elder
Trustees in more detail in the
Rules.
5. The charity trustees may use the
Rules to specify circumstances in
which a person may be
appointed:
1.
as a Pastor, an Elder or a
Non-Elder Trustee without
being a charity trustee; or
2.
as a charity trustee
without also being a
Pastor, an Elder or non-
Elder Trustee.
6. Whenever it is the case that the
charity trustees are not exactly
the same group of people as the
Pastor, the Elders and the Non-
Elder Trustees, the charity
trustees must exercise control
and independent decision-
making, but may delegate powers
to the Pastor, the Elders and the
Non-Elder Trustees.

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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 We are a member of the Fellowship of
Independent Evangelical Churches
(FIEC).
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51

Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Lichfield Christian Church
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1203650
Charity’s principal address 4 Caterbanck Way, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6LR

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Jeff Fry Chairperson &
Pastor		 Trustees
Tamer Panagiotis
Doss		 Treasurer & Elder Trustees
Sarah Lucy
Frances Fry		 Trustees
Amber Rozalyn
Doss		 Secretary Trustees

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets 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

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Financial Statement for YE 5/4/2024*
Section 1: Charity Details
Charity Name: LICHFIELD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Charity Number: 1203650
Financial Year: 6/4/2023 - 5/4/2024
Section 2: Receipts and Payments Accoun t
Income
Category Amount (£)
Voluntary Income
- Donations and Gift Aid 5,633.80
- Legacies 0.00
- Grants 0.00
Dividend Income
- Bank interest 0.00
Other Income 0.00
Total Receipts 5,633.80
Payments(Expenditure)
Outgoings 7,303.62
Total Payments 7,303.62
Section 3: Statement of Balances
Item Amount(£)
Cash funds at the start of theyear 22,734.80
Plus: Total Receipts 5,633.80
Less: Total Payments 7,303.62
Cash funds at the end of theyear 21,064.98
Bank Account Balance: £[amount] 21,064.98
Cash in Hand: £[amount] 0.00
Section 4: Reserves(Optional)
Type of Fund Amount(£)
Restricted Funds 0.00
Unrestricted Funds 0.00
Total Reserves 0.00

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Section 5: Notes (Optional but Recommended)
Use this section to explain any significant items in the
accounts. For example:
received from
FIEC Training
Fund
Details of any grants received or given. £5,000.00 (restricted for
ministry
training -
Adam
Any extraordinary income or expenditure. £0.00
Brief explanation of restricted funds (if applicable).
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