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The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd (also known as Peachcroft Christian Centre) Trustees Report and Financial Statement Year ending 31st August 2024

Charitable Company: 01497393 Registered Charity: 280719

Reference and administrative information	2
Trustee report	3
Financial Review	7
Independent examiners report	9
Statement of Financial Activities	10-11
Balance Sheet	12
Notes to Financial Statement	13-18

TRUSTEES REPORT for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Registered name The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd (also known as Peachcroft Christian Centre)

Charity Registration number 280719

Company Registration number 01497393

Registered office Peachcroft Christian Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon, OX14 2RT Trustees Peter Brewer to 3-Nov-24 Andrew Dixon to 30-Apr-24 David Masters from 5-May-24 Stephanie Ouzman Martyn Sené from 29-Oct-23 Glenn Smallcombe Richard Stevens to 3-Nov-24 Beryl Tillin Hannelie Watkins Joanne Wiggins from 16-Jan-2025 Robyn Wyncoll to 19-Oct-24 Company Secretary Beryl Tillin Independent Examiner Stuart Bates, Wenn Townsend, Victoria House, 10 Broad Street, Abingdon OX14 3LH Bankers The Co-operative Bank – Business, Business Customer Services, PO Box 250, Skelmersdale, WN8 6WT

The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd registered in England and Wales (No.01497393) Registered office: Peachcroft Christian Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon, OX14 2RT. Registered Charity No.280719

TRUSTEES REPORT for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

TRUSTEES REPORT

For Year Ended 31st August 2024

The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

Organisation of the Trust

The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd is governed by Articles of Association adopted on 31st October 2019.

It is responsible for the life and ministry of Peachcroft Christian Centre, an ecumenical church, shared equally by the Church of England, Baptist, United Reformed and Methodist denominations under a sharing agreement agreed by all four participating denominations signed in 1992 and amended in 1996.

The Charity is the leaseholder with Radley College for the land on which the Christian Centre is built. Additionally, it holds the Peachcroft Christian Centre building on trust for the four supporting denominations.

The Sharing Agreement is the principal governing document of the Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd for the use of its building.

The operation of the church is controlled by a Board of Trustees elected by the members. They may also seek guidance from a Joint Council appointed in accordance with the sharing agreement for the building and the sponsoring body, Churches Together in Oxfordshire.

Trustees are elected by the Annual General Meeting of members of the Trust (Peachcroft Christian Centre), with the exception of the Minister of Peachcroft Christian Centre, who is an ex-officio trustee and the Treasurer and Secretary, appointed by the Trustees. In addition, the Articles allow for two further trustees to be co-opted.

Governance

The Trustees met 10 times during the year. In addition, subgroups met for particular purposes, for example recruitment and finance.

Trustees are directed to “The Essential Trustee: What you need to know (CC3)”, as well as “Welcome – you’re a Charity Trustee”, both published by the Charity Commission. Additionally, Trustees attend Safeguarding training and Trustee training from time to time.

There have been 3 General Church Meetings (as set out in our Articles). These meetings reviewed finances and the life and ministry of the church as well as the recruitment of a new minister.

TRUSTEES REPORT for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

The Trust is exposed to risks associated with finance, safeguarding, legislative compliance, buildings, and pastoral oversight. These are regularly reviewed by the Trustees during the year to ensure these risks are managed. Our operational policies are reviewed at least every three years (annually for the Safeguarding Policy).

The annual budget for the next financial year is approved by Trustees and shared with the Membership at a Church meeting in October/November. Performance against budget is reviewed regularly by the Trustees.
The Trust has a Safeguarding Policy (reviewed annually) and the Trustees appoint a Designated Person for Safeguarding who acts as a focal point for concerns. All key staff and volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults are recruited using Safer Recruitment principles and are checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service, where necessary. A Trustee is appointed to monitor and oversee Safeguarding and a standing item at each Trustees meeting ensures Trustees are aware of and can act on any issues that arise.
Pastoral care is provided by the minister and lay members of the church. Volunteers are carefully selected for key roles such as prayer ministry or leading Small Groups. Training is provided for these volunteers, and they are supported and accountable to the Minister. Pastoral encounters are recorded in a manner that protects confidentiality whilst giving protection to those working in pastoral roles.
The Trust is committed to fully meeting its responsibilities relating to all relevant legislation. In particular, a Trustee is appointed to monitor and oversee each of H&S and GDPR and standing items at each Trustees meeting ensure Trustees are aware of, and can act on, any issues that arise. The PCC provides food to many groups within the church and is committed to maintaining high levels of food safety (demonstrated by our 5 ٭ inspection rating) and provides food safety training for staff and volunteers.

Purpose and Activities of the Trust

The Object and Purpose of the Trust is to benefit the public by advancing the Christian faith in the Area of Benefit in accordance with the principles and practices of the Participating Denominations and in achieving this purpose the Trust may engage in a range of activities either on its own or with others, including (but not restricted to):

the celebration of public worship.
the teaching of the Christian faith.
mission and evangelism.
pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved.
the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community, including (but not restricted to) the elderly, the young and other groups with special needs; and
the support of other charities in the UK and overseas.

The Trustees are aware and have complied with their duty to have due regard for the guidance on public benefi t published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duties. Examples of this public benefit can be found below in the report on the activities of the Trust.

TRUSTEES REPORT for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Summary of activities during the year

Following a period of ministerial Vacancy, we were delighted to welcome Rev. David Masters as our new minister.

With his arrival we have begun to consider how best to engage with the new community growing on our doorstep, at Radley Reach.

The celebration of public worship

Worship has been made available throughout the year both on site and live streamed via YouTube, enabling as many people as possible to access worship, including those staying at home for health reasons and others exploring church and faith. A regular online congregation has developed as a result.

Our pattern of intergenerational worship services, enabling everyone, regardless of age or stage of faith, to learn and worship together has become more embedded in the life of the church

The Teaching of the Christian faith

In addition to Sunday services, many members participate in small groups to study the Bible together and support one another in prayer and practical ways. These groups have met in person, hybrid or online. Regular online prayer meetings, focused days and evenings of prayer, and special services at key times also took place.

Small groups continue to provide support, enabling people to share concerns and needs both for prayer and for practical help.

Inspire, for children aged 3 -11 continues to offer monthly opportunities to explore the faith through bible stories, craft and activities.

Explore, our young people’s group continues to be well attended and enables our young people to ask questions about faith in a variety of creative ways.

Mission and evangelism

Various activities were organised to help raise awareness of the church within the local community and to help share our faith, these included Christingle services, which were well attended and appreciated by local families.

The church is also a Member of the Church in Abingdon and engages in town wide Christian activities, and we were able to provide a Christmas lunch for those who would be otherwise alone at Christmas, with help from volunteers from other churches and the local community..

Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved

There is a great need for pastoral care with both physical and mental health difficulties, both for members of the Peachcroft Christian Centre and the wider community; particularly as people continue to struggle with the illness of themselves or loved ones. Prayer for those in need along with pastoral care visits and phone calls are an important part of the holistic care of members and others attending church activities.

The provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community, including (but not restricted to) the elderly, the young and other groups with special needs

Little Peaches toddler group has provided parents/carers and young children opportunities for social interaction and support and continues to thrive with a waiting list.

Family Film nights welcomed many families from the local community into a safe and friendly environment, through the autumn and winter months.

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Compass Catch Up has continued to provide valuable support for a small group of young adults.

Café Eden, our community café, has welcomed customers throughout the year, providing a friendly space for local people (including families and those on their own) to meet up and chat over homemade cakes and fairtrade drinks.

Young at Heart for older folk ran a wide-ranging programme of events and also maintained contact with those unable to attend in person due to infirmity.

The support of other charities in the UK and overseas

A proportion of the Charity’s income (approx. 9.8%) was given to Christian charities to further their work. These include ongoing support to the four sponsoring denominations, projects of the Church in Abingdon and charities that help those in need in the UK and worldwide (eg Tear Fund).

Plans for the coming year

With a new minister in post, we are identifying ideas for the way forward for the church.

We will be seeking ways to reach out to and serve the growing community on our doorstep at Radley Reach. We hope to increase our Social Media presence, to engage with what is an increasingly digital culture.

TRUSTEES REPORT for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Financial review

The Church in Abingdon Development Trust's income is primarily from donations from the congregation (70%) and Gift Aid (10%).

Payroll costs are the most significant area of expenditure (40%), followed by ongoing running costs (for example, insurance, utilities and building maintenance) (20%) and external donations (9%) as described in the report on activities above.

During the year, the Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd had an operating surplus of £17,693 before accounting for depreciation and year-end accounting adjustments.

Reserves Policy

The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd reserves are unrestricted funds that are freely available to spend on its charitable purposes. The charity aims to maintain a reserve equivalent to normal operating costs for six months plus an additional £5,000 - £10,000 for unexpected urgent repair work to the building. Such reserves would enable us, in the event of unforeseen events, to make up any shortfall in donations and allow time for us to seek alternative sources of income to continue to deliver our charitable objectives each year and/or manage expenditure. Under this policy, the reserves level is set at £55,000. At the end of August 2024, the charity’s total funds were £102,773, of which 100,467 were unrestricted.

TRUSTEES REPORT for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement

The trustees (who are also directors of The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under Company Law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to:

Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102)
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and, hence, for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report was approved by the board of directors and trustees on …………………………….…… and signed on its behalf by:

…………………………….………………. (Beryl Tillin, Secretary)

TRUSTEES REPORT for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st August 2024 which are set out on pages 10 to 19.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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

Stuart Bates FCA Wenn Townsend Victoria House 10 Broad Street Abingdon OX14 3LH

…… …………….. 2025

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income & Expenditure Account)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

Note Income Donations and legacies 6 a Charitable Activities 6 b Other trading activities 6 c Investment Income 6 d Other Income 6 e Total income Expenditure Raising funds 7 a Charitable Activities 7 b Other expenditure 7 c Total expenditure Net operating income / (expenditure) Transfer between funds Other recognised gains / (losses): Defined benefit pension scheme (actuarial) 5 Net movement in Funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Funds transferred in Total funds carried forward	Total 2023-24 £ £ £ 79,108 1,727 80,835 3,994 - 3,994 9,626 - 9,626 3,427 - 3,427 2,613 - 2,613 98,768 1,727 100,495 - - - 84,023 11,005 95,028 2,583 - 2,583 86,606 11,005 97,611 12,161 (9,277) 2,884 - - - - - - 12,161 (9,277) 2,884 120,423 393,964 514,387 - - - 132,584 384,687 517,271 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds	Total 2022-23 £
		77,293 4,180 3,855 1,733 5,332
		92,393
		- 84,499 1,080
		85,579
		6,814 - - 6,814 507,572 -
		514,386

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income & Expenditure Account)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2023 (Comparative figures)

Income Donations and legacies Charitable Activities Other trading activities Investment Income Other Income Total income Expenditure Raising funds Charitable Activities Other expenditure Total expenditure Net operating income / (expenditure) Transfer between funds Other recognised gains / (losses): Defined benefit pension scheme (actuarial) Net movement in Funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Funds transferred in Total funds carried forward	Total 2022-23 £ £ £ 69,038 8,255 77,293 4,180 - 4,180 3,855 - 3,855 1,733 - 1,733 5,332 - 5,332 84,138 8,255 92,393 - - - 69,031 15,468 84,499 1,080 - 1,080 70,111 15,468 85,579 14,027 (7,213) 6,814 (3,029) 3,029 - - - - 10,998 (4,184) 6,814 109,424 398,148 507,572 - - - 120,422 393,964 514,386 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds	Total 2021-22 £
		82,544 2,477 1,320 239 3,690
		90,269
		- 103,046 1,080
		104,126
		(13,856) - - (13,856) 521,428
		507,572

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Balance Sheet

as at 31 August 2024

Note Fixed Assets Tangible assets 4 Current Assets Debtors and prepayments 11 Cash at bank and in hand 10 Total Current Assets Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Funds of the Charity Restricted funds 8 Unrestricted funds 8 Total funds	31-Aug-24 31-Aug-23 Total Total £ £
	414,498 425,796 11,429 9,091 97,362 80,844
	108,791 89,935
	6,018 1,345
	102,773 88,590

	517,271 514,386
	384,687 393,964 132,584 120,423
	517,271 514,387

For the year ending 31 August 2024, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ responsibilities:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476;

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

Approved by the Board of Trustees on ….................................... and

Signed on their behalf by Beryl Tillin, Secretary

Signed on their behalf by Glenn Smallcombe

Signed on their behalf by Hannelie Watkins

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest pound.

The charity is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the company in the event of liquidation.

2 Going Concern

There are no material uncertainties that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

3 Accounting policies

Incoming Resources

Recognition of Incoming Resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability

Incoming Resources with related expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.

Grants and Donations

Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Tax reclaims on Donations and Gifts

Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor has specified otherwise.

Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants

This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.

Gifts in Kind

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity.

Donated Services and Facilities

These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity.

Volunteer Help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.

The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd registered in England and Wales (No.01497393)

Registered office: Peachcroft Christian Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon, OX14 2RT. Registered Charity No.280719

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

3 Accounting policies (continued)

Expenditure and liabilities

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Governance Costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advise to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

Grants with performance conditions

Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.

Grants payable without performance conditions

These are recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.

Support Costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.

Assets

Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity:

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £2,000. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.

The charity's assets were owned by Peachcroft Christian Centre until 31 October 2019, and ownership was passed to the Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd after that date.

The original building cost £55,000 in 1988. The capital value was increased by expenditure during the Building Project. In June 2016 £9,700 was spent on a new kitchen, out of unrestricted funds.

In September 2019 £8,829 was spent on new chairs, partly using a donation that was given specifically for this purpose, with the remainder out of unrestricted funds.

In August 2021, work was completed on installing a ground source heat pump, costing £36,252, partially paid for by a legacy, with the remainder out of unrestricted funds.

Depreciation Rates

Equipment 20% annum on original cost Fittings 10% annum on original cost Leasehold building 2% annum on reducing balance

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives and at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for a paricular restricted purpose.

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

4 Tangible fixed assets

Asset Cost, valuation or revalued amount Gross value brought forward Additions at cost Disposals Revaluations Transfers Gross value carried forward Depreciation to date Provision brought forward Disposals Revaluations Transfers Charge for year Provision carried forward Net carrying value Brought forward Carried forward	Leasehold land & Buildings Fixtures & Fittings Equipment Total £ £ £ £
	539,049 45,952 8,829 593,830 - - 3,510 3,510 - - - - - - - - - - - -
	539,049 45,952 12,339 597,340
	148,864 13,580 5,589 168,034 - - - - - - - - - - - - 7,804 4,595 2,409 14,808
	156,668 18,176 7,998 182,842

	390,185 32,372 3,240 425,796
	382,381 27,776 4,340 414,498

Note: Numbers are presented to the nearest £. Totals may not add due to rounding.

5 Defined benefit pension schemes

Church of England Funded Pension Scheme (CEFPS)

Peachcroft Christian Centre participates in the CEFPS for stipendiary clergy. This scheme is administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the assets of the schemes separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers. Each participating employer in the scheme pays contributions at a common contribution rate applied to pensionable stipends.

Baptist Pensions Scheme

Peachcroft Christian Centre participates in the Baptist Pensions Scheme (the “Scheme”) for stipendiary clergy. This scheme is administered by Broadstone Consultants & Actuaries Ltd act on behalf of the Trustees of Baptists Together Pension Scheme, which holds the assets of the schemes separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers. Each participating employer in the scheme pays contributions at a common

Both schemes are considered to be multi-employer schemes as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This means it is not possible to attribute the Scheme’s assets and liabilities to specific employers and that contributions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution scheme. The pensions costs charged to the SoFA in the year are contributions payable towards benefits and expenses accrued in that year

As a minor Responsible Body of both schemes, Peachcroft Christian Centre is not liable for any share of any deficit in the scheme, should it cease to employ any active members of the scheme. We do not therefore recognise a liability towards future deficit contributions.

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

		Unrestricted	Restricted	TOTAL	TOTAL
		Funds	Funds	2023-24	2022-23
		£	£	£	£
6		Income
6	a	Donations and legacies
		Grants -	-	-	2,000
		Donations 68,782	1,727	70,509	66,712
		Tax Refund 10,326	-	10,326	8,581
		79,108	1,727	80,835	77,293
6	b	Charitable Activities
		Events and Activities 3,994	-	3,994	4,180
		3,994	-	3,994	4,180
		This includes Cafe Eden and other events and activities which are all run on a non-profit making basis.
		The purpose of such activities is for outreach to the community.
6	c	Other trading activities
		External Use of building 9,626	-	9,626	3,855
		9,626	-	9,626	3,855
6	d	Investment Income
		Bank & COIF Interest 3,427	-	3,427	1,733
		3,427	-	3,427	1,733
6	e	Other Income
		Renewable Heat Incentive 2,064	-	2,064	2,069
		Other 549	-	549	3,263
		2,613	-	2,613	5,332
		Unrestricted	Restricted	TOTAL	TOTAL
		Funds	Funds	2023-24	2022-23
		£	£	£	£
7		Expenditure
7	a	Raising funds
		Publicity -	-	-	-
		-	-	-	-
7	b	Charitable Activities
		Ministerial costs 17,279	-	17,279	9,633
		Administrator costs 25,432	-	25,432	20,635
		External Giving 8,412	-	8,412	8,773
		Christmas outreach -	3,201	3,201	1,756
		Maintenance & Building Services 15,046	-	15,046	12,726
		Rent 680	-	680	792
		Church Groups and activities 2,843	-	2,843	2,249
		Youth work -	-	-	5,413
		Insurance 4,521	-	4,521	4,486
		Printing & Stationery -	-	-	-
		Publicity 171	-	171	-
		Consumables 504	-	504	644
		Depreciation 7,004	7,804	14,808	14,324
		Other costs 2,133	-	2,133	3,068
		84,023	11,005	95,028	84,499
7	c	Other Expenditure
		Independent examination fees & 2,583	-	2,583	1,080
		governance
		2,583	-	2,583	1,080

The cost of the independent examination for the period was £1920 (2022-23: £1080)

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

Analysis of funds Restricted funds Equipment & Property Fund Youth Fund Christmas Outreach Fund Total restricted funds Unrestricted fund General fund Total funds Restricted funds Equipment & Property Fund Youth Fund (prior year correction) Christmas Outreach Fund Total restricted funds Unrestricted fund General fund Total funds Restricted funds Equipment & Property Fund Youth Fund Christmas Outreach Fund Total restricted funds Unrestricted fund General fund Total funds Restricted funds Equipment & Property Fund Youth Fund (prior year correction) Christmas Outreach Fund Total restricted funds Unrestricted fund General fund Total funds Prior year comparatives Prior year comparatives	01-Sep-23 Income Expenditure Fund transfers 31-Aug-24 £ £ £ £ £
	390,185 - (7,804) - 382,381 - 637 - - 637 3,779 1,090 (3,201) - 1,668 393,964 1,727 (11,005) - 384,686 120,423 98,768 (86,606) - 132,584
	514,387 100,495 (97,611) - 517,270
	01-Sep-22 Income Expenditure Fund transfers 31-Aug-23 £ £ £ £ £
	398,148 - (7,963) - 390,185 - 2,720 (5,749) 3,029 - - 5,535 (1,756) - 3,779 398,148 8,255 (15,468) 3,029 393,964 109,424 84,138 (70,111) (3,029) 120,422

	507,572 92,393 (85,579) - 514,386
	Fixed assets Current assets Current Liabilities Total £ £ £ £
	382,381 - - 382,381 - 638 - 638 - 1,668 - 1,668 382,381 2,306 - 384,687 32,117 106,485 (6,018) 132,584 414,498 108,791 (6,018) 517,271 Fixed assets Current assets Current Liabilities Total £ £ £ £ 390,185 - - 390,185 - - - - - 3,779 - 3,779 390,185 3,779 - 393,964 35,611 86,156 (1,345) 120,423 425,796 89,935 (1,345) 514,386

8 Analysis of funds

Restricted funds

Equipment & Property Fund

Youth Fund

Christmas Outreach Fund

Contains equipment and property at cost less accumulated depreciation

For outreach to local youth

For an annual local outreach event at Christmas.

Financial Statement for Year Ended 31st August 2024 (continued)

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

9 Staff numbers and costs

The average number of staff in the period was 2.3 (2022-23: 3.4)

2023-24(£) Salaries 37,112 Pension costs 1,672 Total staff costs 38,784 10 11 12 Income received in advance Debtors and prepayments Creditors (due within one year) Tax & national insurance Cash at bank and in hand Current Account Deposit Cash in Hand Prepayments / Other debtors Accrued income Sundry Creditors No staff received benefits of greater than £60,000.	2023-24(£)	Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund Fund 31-Aug-24 £ £ £ 7,132 2,305 9,437 87,757 - 87,757 168 - 168 95,057 2,305 97,362 877 - 877 10,552 - 10,552 11,429 - 11,429 516 - 516 5,435 - 5,435 67 - 67 6,018 - 6,018 2022-23(£) 34,740 2,123 36,863
	37,112 1,672
	38,784
			Total 31-Aug-23 £
			26,206 54,613 25
			80,844
			454 8,637
			9,091
			- 1,345 -
			1,345

13 Trustees and other related parties

In the period, the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits as below.

Name of Trustee Legal authority	Name of Trustee Legal authority	Amountspaid(£)	Amountspaid(£)
		Remuneration	Pension contribution	Total
Beryl Tillin	Advice received on adoption of new Articles of Association	15,491	465	15,955
David Masters	Articles of Association	10,133	1,207	11,340

Beryl Tillin has been employed as the church administrator since May 2017. This is separate to her role as Trustee.

Rev. David Masters was appointed as the Minister of Peachcroft Christian Centre in May 2024 and became a trustee by virtue of his office

No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.

14 Risk assessment

The charity has sufficient Public Liability and other insurances to cover all its activities. The buildings insurance has been regularly reviewed to ensure adequate cover for complete rebuilding.

15 Reserves policy

The Charity will maintain a reserve equivalent to the expected operating costs for 6 months plus £5,000 - £10,000 for unexpected property maintenance.

The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd registered in England and Wales (No.01497393)

Registered office: Peachcroft Christian Centre, Lindsay Drive, Abingdon, OX14 2RT. Registered Charity No.280719

2024-08-31-accounts

The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd (also known as Peachcroft Christian Centre) Trustees Report and Financial Statement Year ending 31st August 2024

Contents

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

TRUSTEES REPORT

For Year Ended 31st August 2024

Organisation of the Trust

Governance

Purpose and Activities of the Trust

Summary of activities during the year

The celebration of public worship

The Teaching of the Christian faith

Mission and evangelism

Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved

The provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community, including (but not restricted to) the elderly, the young and other groups with special needs

The support of other charities in the UK and overseas

Plans for the coming year

Financial review

Reserves Policy

Trustees’ Responsibilities Statement

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Church in Abingdon Development Trust Ltd

Responsibilities and basis of report

Independent examiner's statement

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income & Expenditure Account)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income & Expenditure Account)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2023 (Comparative figures)

Balance Sheet

as at 31 August 2024

Directors’ responsibilities:

Notes to the Financial Statements for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

1 Basis of accounting

2 Going Concern

3 Accounting policies

Incoming Resources

Recognition of Incoming Resources

Incoming Resources with related expenditure

Grants and Donations

Tax reclaims on Donations and Gifts

Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants

Gifts in Kind

Donated Services and Facilities

Volunteer Help

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

3 Accounting policies (continued)

Expenditure and liabilities

Governance Costs

Grants with performance conditions

Support Costs

Assets

Depreciation Rates

Fund Accounting

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

4 Tangible fixed assets

5 Defined benefit pension schemes

Church of England Funded Pension Scheme (CEFPS)

Baptist Pensions Scheme

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

8 Analysis of funds

Restricted funds

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024

9 Staff numbers and costs

13 Trustees and other related parties

14 Risk assessment

15 Reserves policy