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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 18/07/2023 Period start date To 31/03/2024 Period end date

Charity name: Church on the Moor

Charity registration number: 1204011

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The purposes of the Church are:
A)the advancement of the Christian faith in
accordance with the Basis of Faith,
primarily, but not exclusively, within Cleator
Moor and the surrounding neighbourhood;
and
b) 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;
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		 Christian gatherings on Sunday and in
people’s homes are the primary way the
people are cared for spiritually, emotionally
and practically. But also including many
home visits in Cleator Moor. This is
primarily facilitated by the Pastor. “Wages”,
and “pension” in the accounts, consist of
the pastors wage and associated costs
“Church Safeguarding” is training and
subscription that enables the church to be
safer towards vulnerable people in the
public.
“Hall rent” Allows us to open a public space
to have anyone attend and hear about life
and God, and also find a welcoming
community, through which they often get
practical help.
Our “Evangelism” spending educates
people about the Christian faith who do not
know.
Our “Podcast” spending uploads our
weekly talks, which educate about theology
and the bible. These are available for
everyone to download.
.
Our “Hospitality” spending has provided
food and community for many people
through our gatherings.
“Training Non-Pastor” is training given to
Church people to train them in the Christian
faith.“Teaching Resources”also aid this.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have regard for the guidance
on Public benefit and confirm that Church
on the Moor is for the public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Our church is primarily volunteers. Without
them it does not function. They do a myriad
of things listed within the main activities
and more.
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 We meet weekly on Sunday, and many
meet ups in the week to speak the good
news about Jesus, to encourage people, to
teach about the bible, and create a loving
community where people are cared for.
Through our work we have strengthened
Christian families.
We have brought benefit to the public of
Cleator Moor, both Christian and not,
through the relationships we have with
people. We give emotional, spiritual and
practical help through those relationships.
This includes help to people such as,
families at risk of social intervention, people
in debt, people grieving, families with
disabled members, elderly people.
People are also hearing and responding to
the life-changing good news about Jesus,
which changes them and brings benefit to
the wider public with whom the individuals
interact with.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The church is in a healthy position
financially. £38,707
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 No reserves policy for this reporting period.
(Implemented in next period.)
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 0
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 No ability to hold reserves due to funds not
available in this reporting period. Trustees
agreed to implement reserves policy in the
followingreporting period.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 none
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 No uncertainties.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Initial one-off giving from different sources
that was abnormally higher due to this
marking the beginning of the CIO.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 none
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 That donors substantially reduce giving.
A vast reduction in the availability of
volunteers.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
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
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 Appointment must be approved by at least
75% of current trustees.
They must affirm the Basis of Faith, Ethical
Statements and Vision Statement; and
affirm their acceptance of the Church’s
position on the doctrinal statements in the
Doctrinal Distinctives.
Additional requirements are set out in the
church rules regarding spiritual
requirements.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
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 an affiliated church with the
Fellowship of Independent Evangelical
Churches (FIEC). Charity number: 1168037
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Church on the Moor
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1204011
Charity’s principal address 15 Melbreak Avenue,
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5NX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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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)
Catherine Mary
Wells
John Daniel Stoker Treasurer
Joseph Fergus
Pearson		 Chair

– 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 n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

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

Other optional information

Declarations The truste•s declare that they have approved th• tfUStees' report abov8. Signed on behalf of the charity's Iru8teea S￿na￿re{SI Full narne(s) P081tlon l•g Secretary, Chair, etc) dAR'I LJE4 Ck Ir Dats 201f

Charity Name No (if any) Church on the Moor 1204011

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Receipts and payments accountspts and payments accountsts and payments accountspayments accountsayments accountsyments accountsments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 15/07/2023 31/03/2024

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
14,330
42,346
6,160
330
-
-
-
-
63,165
-
-
-
63,165
394
93
676
173
2,050
297
30
142
305
191
793
53
234
404
587
231
218
17,587
24,458
-
-
-
24,458
38,707
-
-
38,707		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £
Regular Giving (paid into bank account) 14,330 - - 14,330 -
One off Giving (paid into bank account) 42,346 - - 42,346 -
Cash collections taken on Sundayservice 6,160 - - 6,160 -
Grants 330 - - 330 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 63,165 - - 63,165 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
-
Church Safeguarding 394 -
Copyright CCLI 93 -
Equiptment costs 676 -
Evangelism 173 -
Hall rent 2,050 -
Hospitality 297 -
Medhurst weekender 30 -
Pastor Book allowance 142 -
Pastor General expenses 305 -
Podcast software 191 -
Pensionpayments 793 -
Sagepayroll software 53 -
Teachingrescources 234 -
Training 404 -
Trustee Expenses 587 -
Website 231 -
FIEC confrence expenses 218
Wages 17,587 -
**Sub total ** 24,458 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
-
38,707 - 38,707 -
- - - -
- - - -
38,707 - 38,707 -

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

26/01/2025

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Buisness Bank Account
Details
Details
Audio and Visual equiptment
Bibles and training rescources
Details
Signature
2		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
38,707
-
-
-
-
-
38,707
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
Unrestricted general
fund
-
Unrestricted general
~~fund~~
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Joseph Fergus Pearson
John Daniel Stoker		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
24/01/2025
24/01/2025
26/01/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Church on the Moor members of

On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2024 Charity no 1204011 ended (if any) Set out on pages 2 page accounts form CC16a

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2024 .

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention ( ~~other than that disclosed below~~ *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Name: Tim Naylor Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

Date: 26[th] January 2025

Address: 35 Broom Bank, Whitehaven, Cumbria , CA28 6SB

October 2018

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IER

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of None any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

2

IER