Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022 Period end date
Charity name: The Christ Church Trust
Charity registration number: 298004
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian religion, particularly by the support of Christ Church Cockfosters. |
| 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 |
We own two properties which are rented to Christ Church Cockfosters for use by church staff. This supports Christ Church Cockfosters. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | During 2022, The Christ Church Trust owned two properties: 13 Wilton Road, EN$ 9DX and 58 Fordham Road, EN4 9AQ. These properties were rented to Christ Church Cockfosters for use by church staff. The ownership and rental of these properties is of benefit to Christ Church Cockfosters as it seeks to advance the Christian religion. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Trust’s financial position is sound with net assets of £906,626 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trust’s policy is to hold the minimum cash reserve to cover unexpected expenditure. This does not need to be a large amount as the responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the properties lies with Christ Church Cockfosters, as set out in the Tenancy Agreements |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £9275 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Trust Deed dated 18th September 1987 | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Parochial Church Council of Christ Church Cockfosters has the right to nominate Trustees and the Trustees shall appoint persons so nominated to be Trustees. All Trustees shall be on the electoral roll of Christ Church Cockfosters or be a clergyman of the Church of England residing within the parish of Christ Church Cockfosters. |
| 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 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Christ Church Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 298004 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Wilton Road, Cockfosters, Barnet, EN4 9DX |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Christopher Bird | Chair | |||
| Michael Slevin | Treasurer | |||
| Janet Houghton | ||||
| CraigWard | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
The Christ Church Trust Balance Sheet Year to 31st December 2022
| Fixed Assets Property 13 Wilton Road Property Valuation (27 October 2020) 58 Fordham Road Property Valuation (8 September 2020) Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors (rent due) Cash at Bank Net Current Assets Liabilities CAF Bank Mortgage Repayments due within one year CAF Bank Mortgage Repayments due after more than one year Total Net Assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted Property Fund Unrestricted General Fund Total Funds |
Unrestricted Unrestricted Property General TOTAL Fund Fund £ £ £ 675,000 675,000 585,000 585,000 1,260,000 - 1,260,000 1,500 1,500 7,775 7,775 - 9,275 9,275 11,064 11,064 351,585 351,585 897,350 9,275 906,625 897,351 897,351 9,275 9,275 897,351 9,275 906,626 |
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| 2021 | ||
| £ | ||
| 675,000 | ||
| 585,000 | ||
| 1,260,000 | ||
| - | ||
| 8,496 | ||
| 8,496 | ||
| 10,727 | ||
| 362,649 | ||
| 895,120 | ||
| 886,624 | ||
| 8,496 | ||
| Total Funds | 895,120 |
Notes:
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The Christ Church Trust is a registered charity Number 298004, established for the advancement of the Christian religion, particularly by the support of Christ Church Cockfosters.
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Rent received was less than market rate.
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58 Fordham Road was purchased for £585,000 using £200,000 contributed by Christ Church Cockfosters as a deposit and a
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mortgage of £385,000 from CAF Bank, with a final repayment date of 19 November 2045 and an interest rate of 3% above Bank of England Base Rate.
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13 Wilton Road was revalued on 27 October 2020 and is held at that valuation.
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58 Fordham Road is valued at its valuation upon purchase.
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Approved by the Trustees on: Saturday, 18 March 2023
Trustees: C. Bird
M. Slevin
J. Houghton
C. Ward
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Report of the Accountants to Christ Church Trust
Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022
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In accordance with instructions given to us we have compiled, without carrying out an audit, the attached Balance Sheet and Statement of Financial Activities from the accounting records of Christ Church Trust and from information and explanations supplied to us.
West Wake Price LLP
Chartered Accountants London Saturday, 18 March 2023
Information Classification: Confidential
The Christ Church Trust Statement of Financial Activities Year to 31st December 2022
| Incoming resources Rent - Christ Church Cockfosters Other Income Total incoming resources Resources expended Charitable activities Property Expenditure and Costs CAF Bank Mortgage Interest Repayments (58 Fordham Rd) Bank Charges Donation to Christ Church Cockfosters Total resources expended Net incoming (outgoing) resources for the year Other recognised gains/ (losses) 13 Wilton Road Revaluation Gain Net Movement in Funds Funds brought forward Funds Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Unrestricted Property General TOTAL Fund Fund £ £ £ 27,086 27,086 9 9 - 27,095 27,095 899 899 (10,727) 25,335 14,608 82 82 (10,727) 26,316 15,589 10,727 779 11,506 10,727 779 11,506 886,624 8,496 895,120 897,351 9,275 906,626 |
2021 £ 25,200 - |
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| 25,200 | ||
| 916 11,750 98 - |
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| 12,764 | ||
| 12,436 | ||
| 12,436 882,684 |
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| Funds Carried Forward | 895,120 |
| Note: Property Value | 2022 | 2021 | ||
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| Wilton Road | Fordham Road | TOTAL | TOTAL | |
| Property value as at 31 December 2021 | 675,000 | 585,000 | 1,260,000 | 1,260,000 |
| Revaluation Gains | - | - | - | - |
| Property value as at 31 December 2022 | 675,000 | 585,000 | 1,260,000 | 1,260,000 |