Friends of Christ the Consoler Trustees, Annual Report and Accounts For the period Ending 31. August 2025 This is our first reporting period which starts on P April 2024 and is therefore greater than 12 months. Our next reporting period will be for tbe 12 months ending 315t August 2026. l. Structure, Governance, and Management Legal structure: Charitable Incorporated Organisalion (CIO) Charity nulnber: 1207736 Governing document: Available by email hello@christtheconsoler.com, or ill writing to the registered office clo Estate oifice. Newby Hall. Ripon HG4 SAE Trnstee recruitment and appointment: Trustees are co-opted on the following basi Trnstees are drawn from the three representstive stakeholder groups, being the village of Skelton-on-ure. the Newby Estat4 and the local Angliwi benefice, where possible. One trustee chairs the group (typically six members) and at least one trustee is considered the lead Operational Tmstee. Trustees will typically serve for a minimum of three years (renewabIe). Policies and Proeedures in place: Bullying and Harassment Complaints Engaging External Speakers at Charity Events Financial Reserves Internal Financial Controls Internal Risk Management Safeguarding Seri(Trus tncident Reporting Social Media Trnstee Confiicts of Interest Trustee Expenses Trustee Induction and Training 2. Charitable Purposes and Public BenefRt Objetts of the charity: For the public benefiL to promote the preservation, maintenanc4 and improvement of the fabric, futnishings and fittings of Christ the Consoler Newby Hall.
Public benefit statement: rriends of Christ the Consoler delivers public benefit by suppoming the work of the Churches Conservation Trust (the church was vested in 1991) through conservation, maintenance. stewardship, and the organisation of services and even bringing life to this nationaIly important Grade I listed forner Parish Church. Trustees confirm that all activtties carried out during the year further these purposes for the public benefit. 3. Achievements and Performance Summary of activities: Supporting tbe conservation of the building in conjunction with the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) Organising a programme of services and events (see www.christthe¢onsoleT.com) Ptepating the launch of Project 150 (Conservation heating and Pipe Organ restoration) Notable achievements: During this perio we have welcomed over 1500 visitors to the ¢hurcM 1100 people to our event4 and 800 people to our Services. Our events have included theatre. a nationally-acclaimed String quarteL an international Steinway pianist. a jazz & blues evening. a Norwegian Brass Band, and an award winning male voice choir. Our services have supported the growth in attendance of our local St Helen's Church and we are extremely well supported by the clergy of the local Benefice. We have undertaken a programme of conservation cleaning and also worked with the CCT to identify risks early and manage areas of concern which they will address in due course. We have increased th¢ donations from visitors and venue hire revenue for the CCT. 4. Financial Review Ineome for the period: £16,845 Expenditure for the period: £8,854 Summary of assets and reserves: Total assets at period-end.. £13.726 Reserves policy: The trustees aim to hold sufficient reserves to cover operating wsts to ensure sustainability. No funds were held for other purposes outside of charitable objectives. Futsre plans: We are launching our ambitious Project 150 (£250,000) alongside our continued work to bring life to the church through events and services.
- Trustee and Professional Information Trnstees during the period. John Hcmjdinott (Chair) Lucinda Compton Guy Critchlow Stuart Giii Jane Mosley Tom Robinson Professional advisors: As part of Project 150 we have engaged with a number of professional advisors which may change during the course of the piojecL detsils can be found at www.christtheconsoler.cornlproject150 Trustee expenses: Trustees re¢eiv¢d £515.78 An 1mbUr8ed expenses durlng the period.
- Statement of Compliance The trustees confirni that: They have complied with the duty to have regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The annual report and acGounts comply with the Chatities Act 2011 and relevant Charity Commisskon requirements. Signed on behalf of the Trustees.. h Febnwy 2026 Chair of Trustees: Date..
- Receipts & Payments Accounts (Summary) DescriptioD Opening balance Incoming fimds Expenditure Closing balance Receipts (£) Payments (£) Balance (£) 5735 16,845 8854 13726 Nole. The balance includes restrictedfvnds of £6110 and unrestricledfvth of£7615. Re3tricÉedfvnds have been clawfied as such as ihey Ik7ve been donaiedfv specificprojects (e.g. Projeci 150 otherfabric repairs ina lighting).
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