## **SEATON CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA**
**REGISTERED CHARITY No: 281223**
**RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED**
**30 SEPTEMBER 2024**
**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SEATON CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of Seaton Christadelphian Ecclesia you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independant examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts undr section 145 of the 2011 Act
To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the Gneral Directions given by the Charities Commission. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by Seaton Christadelphian Ecclesia and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the 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 the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement above.
## **Independent examiner’s statement**
In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention:
(1) which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the acounting records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Signed:
**Jamie McLennan (FMAAT) Date: 14 March 2025**
38 Elizabeth Road, Seaton, Devon. EX12 2DR
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
## **From 01 October 2023 To 30 September 2024**
## **Charity name: Seaton Christadelphian Ecclesia**
## **Charity registration number: 281223**
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of the charity as
set out in its governing document|Para 1.17|The purpose of the charity is to further the spiritual growth of the members of
Seaton Christadelphian Ecclesia, to promote the spread of Bible-based
Christianity in the local area and support such work nationally and internationally.
The charity contributes to charitable causes, primarily of a Christian nature at
home and overseas.|
|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|To facilitate this, we undertake the following activities
The Seaton Christadelphian Ecclesia aims to enable as many people as possible
from the local community to meet with us and learn about the Bible.
· Weekly Sunday Memorial Meeting
· Weekly Sunday School
· Bible talks on specific subjects
· Online bible reading group
· Monthly coffee morning
· Ecclesial website
· Weekly feature in local newspaper|
|Statement confirming whether the trustees
have had regard to the guidance issued by
the Charity Commission on public benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustees considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and
managing faith charities when planning the activities for the year to best to
spread the Gospel message and provide spiritual benefit to our community. We
are fortunate to be able to hire a local village hall to hold our Sunday meeting and
Sunday school, other meetings have been held in local venues and online
provision is available for those unable to attend in person.|
||||
|Contribution made by volunteers|Para 1.38|All Trustees and members of the Seaton Christadelphian Ecclesia are volunteers.
We have no paid clergy or administrative posts. We do have regular visits by
speakers from other Christadelphian Ecclesias, their services are voluntary and
unpaid however we do cover their travel expenses**.**|
|**Achievements and Performance**|||
|||· **Weekly meetings**
Our weekly Sunday morning meetings are open to everyone and are
well attended. As Seaton is a seaside town, we often benefit from
additional visitors during the Summer months**.**
· **Sunday school, including party and Sunday school camp**|
|_(contnued…….)_
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|This year we have made donations to the following charities
Christadelphian Meal a day Fund
Christadelphian Office
CALS
Christadelphian Bible Mission
Christadelphian Care Homes
Christadelphian Benevolent Fund
Our Sunday School although small is regularly attended, with children
aged between 4 to 13. This Summer the Ecclesial funded a Sunday
school Bible camp in the New Forest.
· **Bible talks on specific topics**
These were held in local venues and advertised in the local press.
Over 1000 invitations were hand delivered to homes in the local area
· **Support of charities**
Christadelphian Samaritan Fund which allows us to contribute to the
relief of suffering and human need outside the Christadelphian
community.
· **Refugee support**
This year we provided financial assistance to Exeter and Taunton
Ecclesias to support their work with refugees. We also provided direct
support to refugees temporarily housed in Exmouth
· **Website**
Our website provides easily accessible information and links for our
beliefs, and Ecclesial activities.
· **Welfare support**
This year we provided welfare support for a Christadelphian meal-a-
day project in Kenya, helped relocate and provided support for cancer
treatment of Ecclesia members**.**|
|---|---|---|
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s financial position at
the end of the period|Para 1.21|**The Trustees consider the year-end financial position to be satisfactory.**
**We are well placed to deal with ongoing activity and to respond to wider**
**appeals for assistance**|
|---|---|---|
|Statement explaining the policy for holding
reserves stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**We hold reserves to enable us to continue the Ecclesial activities in the**
**event of reduced income. The reserves also enable us to respond in a**
**timely manner to appeals and welfare requests**|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**£29,545**|
|Reasons for holding zero reserves|Para 1.22|**N/A**|
|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|**N/A**|
## **Additional information**
|The charity’s principal sources of funds
(including any fundraising)|Para 1.47|**Income is solely derived from member donations, some via Gift Aid. In the**
**financial year ended 30 September 2024 we received a bequest of £10,000**
**from a member of the Ecclesia**|
|---|---|---|
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Type of governing document|Para 1.25|**Constitution**|
|---|---|---|
|How is the charity constituted?|Para 1.25|**Unincorporated association**|
|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
|**By Election by Ecclesial members**|
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name||**Seaton Christadelphian Ecclesia**|
|---|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses||**N/A**|
|Registered charity number||**281223**|
|Charity’s principal address||**Hill View**
**Higher Brook Meadow**
**Sidford**
**Devon**|
(continued…….)
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
|**Trustee name**|**Office**|**Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee**|
|---|---|---|
|Jonathan Mark Richards|Chair|**Ecclesia members**|
|Michael John Genge||**Ecclesia members (appointed 11 January 2024)**|
|Trevor Douglas Pickford|Treasurer|**Ecclesia members (appointed 4 January 2024)**|
|Michael Alexander Shepherd-Royal||**Ecclesia members**|
|Leslie Victor Maddox||**Ecclesia members**|
|Lucinda Claire Williams|Assistant
Treasurer|**Ecclesia members**|
|Timothy Michael Willey|Secretary|**Ecclesia members**|
|Anthony Jarvis||**Ecclesia members**|
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature**
**Date Full name Position Signature**
**Jonathan Mark Richards Chair**
**Date**
**Full name**
**Trevor Douglas Pickford Treasurer**
**Position**
## **SEATON CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024**
|**Current assets**
Current account
COIF account
**Total assets**
**Represented by: -**
**Capital funds**
General
_Note 1_|**###**
**£**
**£**
8,563
20,982
29,545
**29,545**
29,545
**29,545**|_###_
_£_
_£_
_21,357_
_13,225_
_34,582_
_34,582_
_34,582_
_34,582_|_###_
_£_
_£_
_21,357_
_13,225_
_34,582_
_34,582_
_34,582_
_34,582_|
|---|---|---|---|
||||_34,582_|
||||_34,582_|
## **SEATON CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024**
|**Income**
Members donatons
COIF interest
Magazine contributons
HMRC Gif aid
**Expenditure**
**Operatng costs**
Hall hire
Insurance
Magazines & diaries
Ecclesia programme
Accountancy
Sunday school
Sundry cash expenses
Transfer to charites
_Note 2_
**Preaching expenses**
Speakers Expenses
Advertsing
**Welfare expenses**
Various
_Note 3_
**Excess of expenditure over income**|**###**
**£**
**£**
29,064
756
-
-
29,820
3,430
342
201
131
965
2,121
336
9,196
16,722
1,150
3,096
4,246
13,889
13,889
34,857
**(5,037)**|_###_
_£_
_£_
_17,638_
_343_
_67_
_1,664_
_19,712_
_2,998_
_342_
_-_
_282_
_935_
_388_
_187_
_9,383_
_14,515_
_1,310_
_2,525_
_3,835_
_8,039_
_8,039_
_26,389_
_(6,677)_|_###_
_£_
_£_
_17,638_
_343_
_67_
_1,664_
_19,712_
_2,998_
_342_
_-_
_282_
_935_
_388_
_187_
_9,383_
_14,515_
_1,310_
_2,525_
_3,835_
_8,039_
_8,039_
_26,389_
_(6,677)_|
|---|---|---|---|
||||_(6,677)_|
## **SEATON CHRISTADELPHIAN ECCLESIA**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024**
|**1. General fund**
Opening balance at 1 October 2023
Excess of expenditure over income
Closing balance at 30 September 2024
**2. Christadelphian charity donatons**
**Opening balance at 1 October 2023**
**Donatons received**
**Donatons made**
CALS
CBF
CSF
CBM
CMAD
CCH
CIL
CFL
CO
Swindon roof appeal
Camborne hall appeal
**Closing balance at 30 September 2024**
**3. Welfare expenses**
CMaD project Kenya
Welfare relocaton fees
Baptsmal gif
Flowers
Cancer treatment support|**£**
34,582
(5,037)
**29,545**
**£**
0
9,196
792
_8.61%_
1,246
_13.55%_
535
_5.82%_
1,223
_13.30%_
1,470
_15.99%_
1,239
_13.47%_
671
_7.30%_
1,000
_10.87%_
520
_5.65%_
250
_2.72%_
250
_2.72%_
9,196
**0**
**£**
5,000
7,140
44
205
1,500
**13,889**|
|---|---|