2024-10-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01.11.23 Period start date To 31.10.24 Period end date

Charity name: Buxton Community Church

Charity registration number:

519280

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities	Objectives and Activities	Objectives and Activities
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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 faith and the worship of God. The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
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 Buxton Community Church is committed to the advancement of the Christian faith and the establishment of the kingdom of God. We involve ourselves in community projects, which aim to reach the widest possible spectrum of the community. We support regular children’s work. Our Church building is used for community activities, for example groups providing support for people with addictions. We also aim to expand the community usage of our Church building to include support projects for people in conditions of need,hardshipor distress.
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 complied with the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance under the Charities Act 2011 when exercising their powers and duties to which the guidance is relevant. They consider that the charity’s activities provide benefit both to those who worship as part of Buxton Community Church and to the wider community of Buxton and the surroundingarea.

Achievements and Performance

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Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance
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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	Many of the activities that our Church has been involved in over the last twelve months have continued to be successful and of benefit to our local community Including: - Provision of a place of worship on Sundays and throughout the week. - Regular activities for children and youth. - Financial and practical help to people who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress. - Providing facilities for a local group supporting adults with learning difficulties. - Providing a room to store baby clothes and equipment for distribution by a local group to parents in need. (The room is provided free of charge along with BCC covering the cost of gas and electricity). - Shared venture with the local authority providing facilities, staffing and equipment for an early years playgroup. - Supporting various refugee families living in the area. - Providing a room for NHS health visitors to support parents with young children (0 – 5 years). - Providing a room for a Dementia singing café, along with covering the cost of gas, electricity and the fees for the therapist to run the sessions. BCC volunteers also helpwith the runningof thisgroup.

Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate financial resources for the year ahead
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity is currently developing its reserves policy
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	The charity had free reserves amounting to £57,914 at 31stOctober 2024
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The trustees are confident that the charity is a going concern

Additional information (optional)

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity’s principal sources of funds are the tithes from its regular members, together with the related Gift Aid, and hire charges for use of the building by other groups and organisations.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The church is heavily dependent on the regular income (tithes) from its members. Tithe income levels are therefore regularly reviewed by the trustees.

Structure, Governance and Management

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Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Trust deed
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	Unincorporated charitable trust
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	Appointed by the leaders of the church

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Buxton Community Church
Other name the charity uses	None
Registered charity number	519280
Charity’s principal address	London Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9NX

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 John Akrigg Chair
2 Michael Stanway Treasurer
3 Christopher Byrne Secretary
4 Maia Preston
5 Sandra Worsley
6 John Matley Appointed 19.08.2024
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The charity has no corporate trustees No trustees hold title to property belonging to the charity No funds were held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature Full name Michael Stanway Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date

Buxton Community Church

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 October 2024

Note Incoming resources Tithes Donations and offerings Gift Aid Total voluntary income Investment income - Bank interest Other incoming resources Total incoming resources Resources expended Premises costs Ministry costs Church running costs Publicity and administration costs Donations Total charitable expenditure Governance costs Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources 2 Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds £ £ £ 42,715 - 42,715 839 1,700 2,539 7,895 - 7,895 51,448 1,700 53,148 877 - 877 6,500 - 6,500 58,825 1,700 60,525 12,375 - 12,375 38,306 1,200 39,506 1,647 - 1,647 860 - 860 7,094 500 7,594 60,283 1,700 61,983 135 - 135 60,418 1,700 62,118 (1,592) 0 (1,592) 84,506 - 84,506 82,914 - 82,914	Total funds 2023 £ 41,984 3,652 8,303 53,939 584 11,915 66,438 10,552 35,481 2,536 1,479 8,377 58,425 135 58,560 7,878 76,628 84,506

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Buxton Community Church Balance Sheet at 31 October 2024

Note Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 3 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4 Net current assets Net assets Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds	Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds £ £ £ 25,000 - 25,000 57,914 - 57,914 - - - 57,914 - 57,914 82,914 - 82,914 82,914 - 82,914 - - - 82,914 0 82,914	2023 £ 25,000 59,506 - 59,506 84,506 84,506 - 84,506

These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

M Stanway Treasurer

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Buxton Community Church

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2024

1 Accounting policies

• a Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 for Smaller Entities (effective 1 January 2015) and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (effective 1 January 2015).

• b Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal made by the charity.

• c Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities (SoFA) when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and offerings and is included in the SoFA when receivable.

Incoming resources from Gift Aid are from Gift Aid claims for the tax year that ends in the accounting period .

Investment income is included when receivable.

• d Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be attributed directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs include the costs of preparation and examination of statutory accounts and costs linked to the management of the charity.

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SoFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resources. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly; others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.

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Buxton Community Church

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2024 (continued)

2 Net incoming resources for the year These are stated after charging: Examiner's remuneration 3 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 November 2023 and 31 October 2024 Accumulated depreciation At 1 November 2023 Charge for the year At 31 October 2024 Net book value At 31 October 2024 At 31 October 2023 4 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Payroll costs	2024 £ 135 Total £ 27,200 2,200 - 2,200 25,000 25,000 2024 £ -	2023 £ 135 Freehold Fixtures & property fittings £ £ 25,000 2,200 - 2,200 - - - 2,200 25,000 - 25,000 - 2023 £ -

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Buxton Communi Church Inde endent Examiners Re ort for the Year Ended 31 October 2024 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Buxton Community Church I report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 31 October 2024. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed. The chariws gross income has not exceeded £250.000. l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ICAEW. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act To following the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b) of the 2011 Act To state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of Independent Examinerfs Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Direction5 given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of 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 below. Independent Examinerf5 Statement In connection with my examination. no matter have come to my attention 111 Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: To keep good accounting records To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records have not been met; or 121 To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Robert Layton CHARTERED ACCOUMTANTS Relevant Professional qualification or body- ICAEW l Mttn¢**Jl•r Iiood, luxlw. Defbyshlrn. PHOIIE: 01298 7T997 FAX: 01294 nf Address.. Laytons Chartered Accountants, 6 Manchester Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 95B Date- 24 April 2025