2024-12-31-accounts - Trust Property Held In Connection With Sycamore Chapel (Independent Evangelical Church)

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Annual Report 2024

Since our last AGM so much has happened – the church has continued to grow both in terms of numbers attending and depth of faith and relationship, with a wonderful sense of God’s presence. We have 30 -40 people attending each Sunday and we’re so pleased to have welcomed new members who are lending their support and help in incredible ways. There is a wonderful atmosphere in church services and at all the other events and activities — one of joy and hope, friendliness and warmth.

Of course, there have been some great challenges and sadness as well — especially as we mourn the loss of Gill, Brian, Steve, Ruth Roberts and Geoff Hubbard — who all passed away in the last year. They were dearly loved members and friends of this church who contributed in so many ways to enrich the lives of all of us and this church. They will not be forgotten and although we feel their loss deeply we know that each of them was a Christian and so have been promoted to glory and we will see them again one day.

Growth Track and Connect Groups – launched this year with 2 connect groups starting in September.

Children’s Church

On a Sunday, the children have had great fun acting out bible stories, doing bible related arts and crafts, looking at themes with up to 12 attending – thanks to all those who help out.

Youth Club

Run every Tuesday during term time — up to 25 unchurched children age 7- 11years with a talk, basketball arts and crafts and food activity from pizza to donut making and cake decorating.

Wreath making

This was a three-day event seeing over 100 people enjoying making advent wreathes at the end of November.

Coffee Morning – was relaunched this year and is well attended.

Little Seedlings (Baby and Toddler Group) – started in 2014 and it's very popular and has grown — each Friday a lot of parents that come from Northway, Ashchurch and other local places as well attend with up to 24

children. It’s mostly toddlers and some of those parents are now attending other things like art club and the youth club and are enjoying the events that we put on throughout the year.

Family Fun event at Christmas was once again very popular with local families as were the Christmas services.

We’ve had a great Alpha course with people coming closer to faith and growing in their faith – wonderful catering and service.

Prayer meetings on Monday evenings have been very powerful times of worship, prayer, and fellowship.

The stewarding team has done a great job, and the welcome has been amazing. There’s also been some great socials and the sense of family is growing. A huge thanks to the leading preaching team we have here who give so much time and energy to ensuring we are well fed. Also to those who help lead the sung worship — has been such a blessing.

Also we have a new heating system — we’re gonna be nice and toasty this coming winter – it was bought and installed for £10,000 – thank you to all those who contributed!

So much to be grateful for.

To the Trustees of Trust Property Held in Connection with Sycamore Chapel {Indep8ndent Evangelical Church) (Charity) I report on the attached accounts oflhe Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Respective responslbllltles of trustees and examlner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider thal an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., follow the prOdureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ibl of the 2011 Act., and lo slate whether particular matters have come to my altenlion. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission. An examinalion includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 1131so includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in Ihe accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether Ihe accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to Ihose matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my allenlion.. (11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. lo keep accounting records in accordance with seclion 130 of the 2011 Act- and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accaunting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met., or 121 to which, in my opinion, attenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 2l 202g Signatur8 ROGER FRANK DOWNES FCA for & on behall of BK Plus Limited, Chartered Certified Accounlanls Date Professional designalionlsl Address.. 6 Manor Park Business Cenlre, Mackenzie Way, Cheltenham, Glouceslershire, GL519TX

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Chape1 Ilndependent Evangical Church) Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the period from 0110112024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to lh& nèarast to Ihe Dgarg¥t£ to the nearost £ to the nearest £ to the Dearest£ A1 Recei Oon3liDns Legacy Oihe.r Income- Gift A Standard E8rned Incomo ts 58,31D S8,31 48,076 6,fj63 6.fj63 5,272 9,682 9,fj82 3,562 Sub total(Gros8 incorne for AR) 74.655 74,e55 56,910 sset an see table Investment income Investment sa es, 2S2 252 13 252 252 13 Total receipts 74.907 A3Pa ments Support Costs- Heal. Llghl and Power Support Cosis- Printing 2nd Slallonery Support Cosis- Telephone and Cornpuler 2,661 258 2,661 2S8 3,854 47 1,516 14,491 11,220 69 4£,455 1,516 14,491 11,220 69 46,455 1,423 3,974 8,350 69 38,322 1,920 Support Cosls- Maintenance Support C0515- General Expèn$e$ Manaqemenl & Admin- Bank Charges Managemenl & Admin- Gross Wages Sub total 76,670 76.670 57,959 A4 Asset and investment Sub total rotal payments 76.670 71,670 57,959 Net of recelpts/(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this yearend 1,763 1,763 t,035 4,980 4,980 6,743 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2110812025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Llnrestricted funds Restrtcled funds 10 nÈarèAt£ Endowment funds to neArest £ Categorle5 DÈtalls lo nearest £ B1 Cash funds Bank Current account 785 Barclays (ent acctsunl 4.195 Total Gash funds 4,980 lagreebalanceswilh recelpls eDd payme$ acGOL¥ltlsll Unre5trlcted funds Restricted funds to nèarèst £ Endowment funds Detalls to n8arest £ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets Fund to whlch asset belon Current valu• Details B3 Investment assets . Z440 Fund lo whlch belo Det8115 Cost lopllonall Cufrenl value B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund lo whlch Ilabl11ty Amoullt duo When due DÈtails B5 Liabilitie5 2694 Signed by one ar two Iruslees on behalf of 811 the IW51ee5 Date of ioval Signature Print Name CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 2110812025