CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 CONTENTS Page Reference and Admlnlstrallve Details Church Council Annual Report Recelpts and Payments Statement of Assets and Llabllltles Recolpts and Payments Analysis Doclaratlons Independent Examlnerfs Report 10
CHRISTCHURCH ABBV<DALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Address Heron Way Abbeydale Gloucester GL4 SEQ Mlnlsters Address 63 WheaaY Abbeydale Gloucast8r GL4 SET CHURCH COUNCIL Offlcers & Trust888 Rev Pelgr Clarkson Damd Evans Susan Hlll Minister and Chair Church Secretary Treasurer Tru$tO0$ Alison Appertey David Bart)8r Barry Bishop Evangelisrn & Discipleship Resigned Gordon Dale Chiklren & Young People Carola Francls-McGann Brenda Hamitton-cowley Audrey Staite Pastoral Val Stephens Prayer Mike Thomas Daniel Tuck Norman Whitaker Fellowshlp 0510412023 Appointed 2610412023 Appointed 2610412023 Cornmunlcation R981gned 0110212023 Bankeys Barclays Bank PIC Southgate Street Gloucaster GL12DH CCLA Investment Managomant Limited COIF Deposit & Property Fund Senator House 85 Queen Victoria St London EC4V 4ET Independent Examlner Mrs M Adlard Charlty Number 293684
CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 CHURCH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT The Church Christchurch Abbeydale is a Church which is unique in Gkiucestershire, a Local Ecumenical Partnershlp (LEP) creat8d and responsible lo four denominations- Church of England, Methodist, United Reformed and Bapllst. Christchurch is a Church of England conventional district within the Gloucester City Deanery and Gloucester Diocese, It Is a Methodlst church wlthin the Gloucestershlre Clrcuit and Bristol District, a United Refomied church wlhin lh8 Gloucestershire Area of Iha West Midlands Synod and a 8aptlst church wlthin the West of England Baptist Association. The Councll The Councll are rocrulted from MberS of th8 church who have an Interest and abllity in advancing the aims and objedves of the chur¢h. The council and the officers (except the minister) are elect8d at The Annual G8n8ral Meeting or COOPted during the year Organlsational Structuro Th8 minister. the offi¢8rs and all Church Council members are trustees of the Charity. The council, chalred by the minlster meets Month and Is responsible for the strateglc dirèction and policy of the Church. The Council then tak8 their recommendations to th8 church membership for approval at the quarterfy Church meeting. Alm and Purpose Christchurch Abbeydale Church Council (CC) has the responsibility of COperating with the Incumbent. the Reverend Peter Clarkson in promotin9 in our gcographlcal area (a Conventional District to use the Church of England temi), the whol8 mission of the church, pastoral, evangellstl¢, social and ecumenical. The Conventional District occuplgs parts of the parishes of St Oswald Con8y Hill and St Lawr8nc8 Barnwood. We undertake work across the entire neIghbourh)d, including a resp)n$lblllty towards Ihose who ara mambers of no church Th8 Church Council is also sp8cifically r8sponsibl8 for th8 maint8nanc8 of the Church building and grounds. Th8 ecumenical nature of the church, so foundational In Ils Inceptlon. Is reftected in the conlact Yh other churches as peopEe worship elsewhere. as different ministers ar8 w8komed to our church and our rnlnlster vislts other places of worshlp. We work with our neighbourlng churches all of which promot8S the work of m88ting and ministering to a wid8 cross section of our area. ObJ8dlves and Actlvltles Christchurch Abbaydale is committed to enabling as many people as posslb18 to worship at our church and to become part of our faith community. We seek to represent the Body of Christ In Abbeydal8 and Abbeym8ad by the caring and love shown to thos8 Within the church family and beyond to the whole community. The trustees confirm that th8y have complied with their duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to hav8 dua regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commlssion for England and Wales.
CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Church Councll Annual Report (contd) Objectlvos and Actlvllies {Gontd) We aspire to make our servlc8s warm and friendly, varl8d and accesslble. but at the same time reverent and meaningful. We are keen on cL)ngregational participation and regularly Include childran who hava an important and valued contribution to make We try hard to offer wel¢oma and hostmtality. Theologically. the church aims to b6 refl6ctiv8 of our four denomlnational heritage. Our members can belong to any of the denomlnatlons or none. The Church Council mainlains an ov8rvi8w of worship and mak8s sugg8Stions on how our seNices can invOe groups connected with our church Our SeCeS and worship put faith into practica through prayer and scripture, muslc and sacrament. When planning our 8Ctivllles for the year, the incumbent and the Church Coundl try to enable ordinary people to liv8 Out their faith as part of our Church community through: Worship and prayer: learning ab)ut the Gospel, developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus and supporting each other as part of the family of God Welcoming nawcomers to the church wheth8r th8y come for one week or longer. Provislon of pastoral care for people assoclated wlth th6 Church andlor living locally. Developlng connecllons into our local communlty partlcularly the local schools To facllttate thls work It Is important that we maintain the fabric of the church building. the associated rooms and area oulsid8 Ihe church. Achievements and Perfomiance Worship and Pray8r - The Church Council are keen to offer a range of seNices during the week and over the course of a y@ar that are both beneflclal and splrftually fulfilling for all, For example, the midweek communlon seNice provides a smaller more intimate, weekly opportunity to share br8ad and wine. this service offers a quiet space and is valued by those who r8gularty att8nd. We continu6 to US8 worship material from various sources reflecting our ecumenical ethos. Our work w88k was carried out as usual with the required maintenance of the building and surroundlng areas. thls was very well supported. Jubllate carried out Singing engagements at Lydney, Café Church, Jublee festiwties. Carols & Flowers to name a few. We committed to a new vlslon which had arisen from LYCIG where we wlll embracg and support a vision to grow numerically, spirttually and its outreach to the wider comrnunity. The two new ventures Little Ang81s and Warm Welcom8 continu8 to be suc¢essful.
CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Church Councll Annual ReFrt (conld Mgmbership During the year we had 90 members and 34 adherents, the majority of whom live Ioc811y. The average attendance durlng the year was 57 and the attandance does vary partlcularfy at religious periods like E8Ster and Christm8s and other festivals. Flnancial Revlew The running cost of the church Is met by the contdbution of the members plus the gift ald clalmed other contributions from fund raising by friends of Christchurch volunteers and members were greatly appreciated, it has all allowed us to operate wlthln our budget. The Church held a very SUCC8ssful Gift Day when additional donations war8 mada. The Baptist strategy Building Scheme has thls year Infomied us that a long terni liabilty exists In the form of a Buikling Loan of £5,000 which was given when the church was buili. This amount only becomes repayable if the church ceases to exlst or moves from the bulk1K. They however would like that liabllity to be shown in our accounts. Reserves Policy It is the Church Council's policy to maintain a balance on unrestiicted funds (rf funds permit ) this should equate to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is following the guidance suggested by the Charity Commission. Th18 unrestricted fund Is to cover unexpected or emergency expenditure that may arlse from time lo tim8. In 2024 this fund should be £10,675 The balanc8 of £ 23,422 h81d in th& (GOIF Charlues Deposlt Fund) at the end of the year, meets thls pollGy, together wlth £6,498 in the current account to meel imm8diat8 8xpenditura. The balance of £22,074 In the COIF Charitles Propety Fund Is a restrlcted fund retalned towards m88ting th8 Cost of major building r8pairs that will b8 r8quir8d to b8 undertaken on th8 church. Although not the legal oNwers of the land and building (this is held by Shared Churches (GIouSter) Ltd whlch was set up in 1989 for Ihis purpose), Chrlslthurch Abbeydale carrles out repairing and maintenance in lieu of a annual rent. We work towards transferring £2,500 per 8nnum to the COIF Charltles Propety Fund to meet that responsibility.
CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Summary For the SEe of the organisation and ils range of activitigs, th8 figures present8d in those accounts are presented on the basls that the organisatlon can meet its outgolng8, and will be a ontinuing organisation. Signatur8'. Rev Pèter Clarkson Chair Slgnature.. Susan Hill FM4AT Treasurer Date:..................
CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Unr08trfct8d D8slgnatsd Funds Fund# Restrlcted Funds Totol 2023 Tolal 2022 Rocelpts Planned Glvlngs (Slo) Envelope Givings Collections and Sum UP 23,875 7,338 6,228 23.875 7,338 6,228 25,144 7,900 5,3C 37,441 37,441 38.348 Gift Ald Refunded Charitable Donations Donatlons a Other Voluntary reIpts b Activities for G8neraling Funds c Re¢glpts from Church Advlties Boys Brigade Bank Interest Misc. Income Total Ro¢0lpts 10,577 10,577 1,857 8,821 623 6,162 4,473 10,646 1.781 5.208 801 4.213 3,732 223 1,857 1,394 7,427 623 5,162 4,346 1,000 127 25 562 66.163 25 562 70,541 50 65,005 4,378 Payments d Denominational Payments Ministerial Costs f General ChurGh Expenses Altar Exp8ns8S Junlor Church 9,849 41,351 1,807 103 9,849 41,351 1.807 103 45 7,651 56,308 1,171 60 Administration Cost Utlllty Cost h Building Maintenanc8 Cost Charitable Gmngs & Glfts Boys Brigad8 Church A¢tivlt188 Rant in Lleu 1,949 4,311 6,600 1.949 4,311 6.600 2,484 2,600 3,818 4,300 2,389 2,478 1,965 2,500 2,484 1,591 2,500 575 2,166 2,500 Totsl Payments 70,106 3.059 73.165 85,238 Excess of Receipts over Pymts. Transfer balwean funds Fixed Asset Purth8se - BIF from previous year Transfer Tolfrom Deposit Acc. Transfer from Property A¢¢ount Transfer to Property Account -3,943 -266 -2,468 10,364 1.319 Q,624 -20,233 4,468 10,943 579 13,623 15,000 2.500 53 2,500 -853 2,500 -1,853 -1.000 Total Funds CIF 5,334 579 $85 6,498 10.943
CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DecQ3 Dec-22 Bank Current Account 6,498 10,943 COIF Deposlt Account As at Jan 2023 22,322 Interest during the year 1.100 Dewslts durfng the year Wlthdrawals during the year As at Dac 2023 23.422 COIF Property Account As at Jan 2023 20,221 Interest during the year Deposits during the year 3,500 Wlthdrawals during the year 2,646 As at Dec 2023 22.074 DESIGNATED AND RESTRICTED FUNDS 1st Jan 2023 R•¢$lpts Tr4n$for Tr•nsfor tj) ProportyAc 31 Dtrc 2023 a Communion Fund 579 579 Oeslgnate( 579 579 579 579 b Charitab18 Donation ¢ Donations d Church Activltles e Little Angels f Legacy R8Stricted 1,857 Restricted 394 Restrfcted 127 R6Stricted 1,000 Restricted 1000 -2,123 -361 -60 -515 266 33 67 485 -1.000 (a) Speclal fund to albjw the mlnlster flexlbllty In supportlng rellef h need ¢ase8 out to him. {b) Thg church activitl8s raislng money for speclflc tharftles. (c) Moni8s collected as restricted donations to charities and other bodies (d) Jolnt actlvity for church funds and Wlnstons Wlsh (e) Grant for little Angels (n A Legacy was received to support the maintenance of the church buildings The church collected funds amountlng to £773 for the Boys Brigade and Girls Asswation via the Sumup card and has subsequentty paid this amount over. No amounts were out8tandlng at 31 st December 2023 (2022 - Nil) Cr8dltor3 The Independent Examiners invoice for the 2023 accounts Is expected to be approx £370 (2022 - £3601 Baptist Building Loan: £5,000 (2021- £5,000). Gas and Electricity £49812022 - £450) Debtors: Gift 2023 £10,026 {2022 £10,577}
CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Récelpts and Payments Anatygls Unrestrfcted DBtslynatgd Fund R86trfct8d Fund rotai Total Fund 2023 a Other Voluntary R8C8ipts Chronicle Sunday Coffee Appeals & Gts Flowers Bookslcards & Publications 382 211 382 211 219 20 10 623 20 10 10 73 801 b Actiwlies for Generating Funds Lettlng Feos Littl8 Angals T@3 K8ep Fit 3,272 3,272 1,399 474 1,017 6,162 2,810 1,000 474 1,017 5,162 551 852 4,213 1,000 c Receipts from Church Activities Fees Fetes. Concerts 30 97 127 30 3,732 3,732 4,346 4,473 Expendlture d Denominational Baptist Anglican Methodist United Refomied 2,772 2,869 2.582 1,626 9,849 2,T12 2.869 2,582 1,626 9,849 2,360 3,958 1,333 7,651 Mlnlslerl81 Cost Employment Cosl Visltlng Minlsters Manse Rent Communlon Fund 36.023 36,023 50.939 41 5,328 5,328 5,328 41,351 41,351 56,308 f Gonar21 Church Expenses Music Copyrlght & G8n Exp. Flowers Caterlng & T @ 3 1,501 888 306 1,807 306 1,807 285 1,173 a Admlnlstratlon Cost Slation8ry & Post Card Machine PhotOCOP16r Web & A¢o)unts 70 21 1373 485 1949 70 21 1373 141 1974 482 2600 1949 h Building Maintenance Repairs & Mtce Insurance Cleanlng 5,846 606 148 6,600 3,681 580 39 4,300 606 6.600
CHRISTCHURCH ABBEYDALE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 DECLARATIONS I conimi that I have prepared the accounts from the recorKls of the Church arKI that they indude all funds under the conlrol of the Church Council Slgnalure of Treasurer Date: Af,12L Namo: Susan Hlll FMAAT Presontallon to Ihg Church Moellng for approfval. I confirni that the Accounts have been pre88nled to the Church Meeung on Wedn&sday 24th April 2024 and wer8 approved. Slgnatura of tha Chalr of lh¢ mogllng.,........ Namo of th• Chalr of the m88tlng: R•v Peter Clarkson Date:
Indetsndent examlnerfs report on the unaudfted financlal statement5 to the twustees of Christchurch Abbeydale I report on the unaudlted Recelpts and Payments of Christchurch Abbeydale forthe year ended 31" December 2023 Respective responsibilltles of Trustees and Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts. The charttvs trustees Consider that an audit is not required for this year under Sertion 144121 of the charities Act 2011 IThe 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed It Is my responslblllty to.. Examlne the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon lunder Section 145{Sllbl of The 2011 Act and To stste whether particular matter5 have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinees Report My examination was tarried out in accordanee with the general Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon. An examlnatlon Includes a revlew of the accountlng records kept by the charlty and comparlson of the flnanclal statements presented wlth those records. It also Includes conslderatlon as Council members concerning any Such matter5. 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 financlal statements present a "fair and true vievf and the report15 limited to those matters Set out in the statement below. Independent Examlnerfs Statement In conncction with my examination, no matter has cgmc to my attcntion. 11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requlrements. to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities 2011 Act.. and to prepare financial statement5 which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met, or 21 to whlch In my opinlon. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the financial statements to be reached. MaryAdlard The Plpplns Gambles Lane Wcodmancote Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9PU Date 16 JLFne 2024 io