STEEP TURNPIKE EVANGEUCAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEIIEKf- 6 JULY 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024 BALANCE SHEEf - 6 JULY 2023 TO 31 MARCH 2024 Current Assets Current Llabilities 0.00 Financed Bank Account Income and Ex Income Expendlturn 0.00 Michael Amos Hon. Twsu ri12024 21109r24 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 6 July 2023 To 31 March 2024 Charity name: Steep Tumpike Evangelical Church Charity registration number: 1203884 Objectives and Activities SORP referen( Summary of the purposes of the charlty as set out in rts goveming document Para 1_17 The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance wtth the charrty's Doctrinal Basis primarily in Matlock, Derbyshire and Ihe surrounding area Regular public Christian worship. Bible study discussion groups providing a leaming forum regarding Christiantty. A weekly activty for senior citizens providing light refreshments. infomial social support and a presentation of topiGal interest related to the Christian faith. A monthly lunch club with the piovision of a free sandwich lunch Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benerrt, in particular, the activities, projects or ServI￿S identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Statement confimiing whether the truslees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Chanty Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard for the guidan￿ issued by the Charity Commission on public benefft in planning and overseeing the activtb'es of the charity. Additional I￿orniat10n (optional) You ma choose to include further statements vh)ere relevant about.. The chartty does not make grants as such bLrt freewill offerings are taken regularly to support various aspects of Christian relief work throughoLrt the UK and other parts of the world The charity does not invest in any social programmes distinct from its own regular activities. Pawa 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investmerrt including program related investment The charity relies heavily on church members and attendees working in a voluntary capacity to fuffil rts objectives by or anisin and staffin its various activities. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers other Achievements and Performance SORP rEferen(t The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 6 July 2023. It did not tEcome operational until 1 April 2024 when assets were transfe￿ed from charity 1147970 essentially carrying on the same activtties as the unincorporated charity under a similar name. For most of the relevant accounting period the chanty has not been able to operate from its own premises due to building work being undertaken. During this time the regular activities of the charity have continued at the Lime Tree centre in Matlock. The beneficianes of the charity have continued to benefft from engaging in regular Christian worship and having opportunty for group discussion and leaming. They have also continued to attend the weekly activity for the over 60s and the monthly lunch club which have provided an appreciated welcome and social interaction. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries ar)d any ￿llder benefits to society as a whole. PaB 1.20 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about.. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 The chanty does not engage in fund raising activrttes. Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 The charty does not engage in investment Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the chanty's financial position at the end of the period PaTr 1.21 The financial statements show no financial actrvty in the chartty's name wtth a zero balan￿ at 31 March 2024 avRtting transfer of assets from the unincorporated charrty at the beginning of April 2024. Following the transfer of assets the charity bank account held around £297,584 most of which was designated for the completion of the buildin Resetves held as grfted for the building project and ￿rtain areas of potential chanty acttvty (e.g children and youth work). Otherwise reserves held to cover 3 months ofr ular ex nses. £297,584 £3071 not restricted NIR Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going oncem Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NIR Para 1.Z3 NIR Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Freewill giving by church members. Grants from appropriate sources for the building project. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 The charity does not engage in investment Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 NIR A description of the prinupal risks facing the charÉty Para 1.46 Other Structure. Governance and Management Description of charrty's trusts- Type of goveming document Pa¥a 1.25 ConsttiLrtion How is the charity constituted? orporat .Ini Para 125 cio Qnp Trustee selection methods including detsils of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitkd to appoint one or more trustees Pafa 1.25 By aptM)intment as a church elder or other church leader. Such appointment is made by the existing elders followng discussion with church members, and announcement of the proposed appointment to church members. Appointment is ratffied at a communion service. Additional inforniation loptional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about. Reading and discussion with existing trustees of relevant documents . Charity consttiLrtion and Handbook. Chanty Safeguarding, Financial and omplaints policies-, Charity Commission public benefft uidance. Elders - responsible for the spiritual oversight of church activities. Administration Team - responsible for all routine practical and administrative issues wÉthin the chanty- accountable to the Trustees. Chanty is affiliated to the Fellowship of Sndependent Evangelical Churches, and Midlands Gos I Partnershi Affiliation offering help, support and resources when required. 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 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Olher name the cha uses Re istered cha nUml￿r Charity's pnncipal address Stee NIR 1203884 Steep Tumpike Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3DP Tum ike Evan elical Church Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustse nam• OffKe lif any) Date5 acted rf not for T•hole ear Name of person lor body) entitled int tntstee if a James Thomas Bathgate Jeremy Wlliam Ronald Beckett Nigel George Goldsmith Chair 6 July 2023- 31 March 2024 6 July 2023- 31 March 2024 6 July 2023- 31 Marth 2024 Andrew Mikolaj Kawalek 6 July 2023- 31 March 2024 Paul Robert White 6 July 2023- 31 March 2024 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 orate trustees - names of Ihe directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding tFtle to property belonging to the charity Trustee namè Dates acted if not forwho James Thomas Bath ate Awatling confirmation from Jeremy William Ronald HM Land Registry of Beckett transfer of property from el Geor e Goldsmrth unincorporated chartty Andrew Mikola Kawalek 1147970 to n￿Y registered Paul Robert Vvhite CIO as part of assel transfer agreement signed to become operational 1 Apnl 2024. Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIR held in this capactiy Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's oll'ects NIR Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional infomiation (optional Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disdosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full namds) Position (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) James Thomas Bathgate Trustee. Chair Je￿rnY liam Ronald Beckett Trustee Date 12 September 2024