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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] July 2022 Period start date To 30[th] June 2023 Period end date

Charity name: FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, LEAMINGTON SPA

Charity registration number: 237488

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The object of this society is to maintain, demonstrate and spread the knowledge of the Truth as set forth in the Bible and interpreted in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, and leader of the Christian Science Movement. The worldwide Christian Science Church, is "designed to commemorate the word and works of our Master [Christ Jesus], which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing."(Church Manual, page 17).
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	We are a branch of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston Mass. U.S.A. and as such hold church services on Sundays and Wednesday evenings, as well as supporting a Reading Room where members of the public may purchase religious texts or use our free lending library. The Reading Room also provides a quiet study area for people to come and sit, or ask for help or advice from the librarian.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the Charity. The church intends to continue encouraging the public to attend its services, testimony meetings and lectures, and to use its reading room. Our Church activities are open to everyone and all who wish to share in them are warmly welcomed.

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	In 2022-2023 the First Church of Christ Scientist provided in person and virtual church services & Sunday School on Sundays and testimony meetings on Wednesdays. The Church and Reading Room premises are open several days a week thanks to donations and grants received. We have been pleased to receive new and returning visitors. Public Lectures by UK and US members of the Board of Lectureship were sponsored around the time of the Commonwealth Games events taking place locally in July and August. We have continued to hold in person and virtual meetings to enable those outside the local area to participate in services.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	At the end of the financial year 2022-2023, the charity maintained a stable financial position. Total income for the period amounted to £66,588 with the most significant contributions coming from bequests (£48,532), rent (£9,900), and donations (£3,797). Additional income was generated through grants, sales from the Reading Room, and premises-related activities. Total expenditure for the year was £23,788, covering key operational costs such as outreach (£5,908), Reading Room salary (£9,953), and utilities (£2,462). Other costs included materials, subscriptions, consultancy fees, and IT-related expenses. The financial result for the year was a surplus of £42,800. These reserves provide a strong foundation for the charity's ongoing activities and ensure its ability to continue delivering services in the future. The trustees will continue to monitor financial performance to maintain stability and align spending with the charity’s objectives.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Regular giving, is in the weekly church collections and by regular donations. Projects are only undertaken following a vote of the church membership. Contracts are not entered into until the necessary funds for the project have been secured. Any surplus income is held to be used at the discretion of members to further the charity’s objects.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£132,026
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	n/a No funds materially in deficit
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	n/a

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	CONSTITUTION AND BYE-LAWS
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION

Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 ELECTED BY CHURCH MEMBERS 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

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST,SCIENTIST,LEAMINGTON SPA
Other name the charity uses	Christian Science Society Leamington Spa
Registered charity number	237488
Charity’s principal address	56 Regent Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5EG

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
		Ruth Margaret Brown	Trustee
		Jenny Andreae	Trustee
		Jane Ann Brown	Trustee
		GilesMarshall Brown	Trustee
		Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
		Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
Ruth Margaret Brown
JennyAndreae
Jane Ann Brown
GilesMarshallBrown

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

I 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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

n/a

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.	The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees ,----- -------------r ----------7 Signature(s) l--- ---------bf --=-�=.i..���..::::::...._--------1
Fullname(s)	Ruth Brown
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)	1--:---- -----------+ ..:....:...:.:.c..:...,_ _ --; Trustee 1_____________,---'-T'--"ru-=-st:...::...ee___ �
Date	126 February 2025