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
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CHRISTCHURCH ABBV<DALE
YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Address
Heron Way Abbeydale Gloucester GL4 SEQ
Mlnlsters Address
63 Whea￿aY 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 CO*OPted 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 C￿Operating 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
Y￿*h 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 invO￿e groups connected with our church
Our Se￿CeS 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 ReF￿rt (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
(GIou￿Ster) 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 re￿Ipts
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 & G￿ts
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
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