Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.11.24 Period start date To 31.10.25 Period end date
Charity name: Buxton Community Church
Charity registration number: 519280
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 for a local nursery nurturing early years education. - Providing a room for a Singing and Wellbeing group. - Providing a room for a group working with addictions. - Supporting various refugee families living in the area. - 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 £67,846 at 31st October 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: |
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| 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 eg. 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 |
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| 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
7 Deborah A Budge Appointed 31/7/25
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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 22nd April 2026
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 October 2025
Buxton Community Church
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|funds|
|funds|funds|Total|funds|2024|
|Note|£|£|£|£|
|Incoming|resources|
|Tithes|41,779|-|41,779|42,714|
|Donations|and|offerings|653|1,200|1,853|2,539|
|Gift|Aid|7,646|-|7,646|7,895|
|Total|voluntary|income|50,078|1,200|51,278|53,148|
|Investment|income|-|Bank|interest|673|-|673|877|
|Other|incoming|resources|9,247|-|9,247|6,500|
|Total|incoming|resources|59,998|1,200|61,198|60,525|
|Resources|expended|
|Premises|costs|17,589|-|17,589|12,375|
|Ministry|costs|46,260|1,200|47,460|39,506|
|Church|running|costs|3,692|-|3,692|1,647|
|Publicity|and|administration|costs|1,210|-|1,210|860|
|Donations|6,180|-|6,180|7,594|
|Total|charitable|expenditure|74,931|1,200|76,131|61,982|
|Governance|costs|135|-|135|135|
|Total|resources|expended|75,066|1,200|76,266|62,117|
|Net|incoming/(outgoing)|resources|2|(15,068)|-|(15,068)|(1,592)|
|Total|funds|brought|forward|82,914|-|82,914|84,506|
|Total funds|carried forward|67,846}|-|||67,846|82,914|
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Buxton Community Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2025
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).
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b Fund accounting
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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
Independent Examiners Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Buxton Community Church
| report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 31 October 2025.
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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed. The charity’s gross income has not exceeded £250,000. | 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:
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e Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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e To following the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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e 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 general Directions 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 Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter have come to my attention
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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e To keep good accounting records
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e To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records
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.
Name: Robert Layton
4,
Relevant Professional qualification or body: ICAEW
Address: Laytons Chartered Accountants, 6 Manchester Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17
9SB Date: 13-03-2026
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 October 2025
Buxton Community Church
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|funds|
|funds|funds|Total|funds|2024|
|Note|£|£|£|£|
|Incoming|resources|
|Tithes|41,779|-|41,779|42,714|
|Donations|and|offerings|653|1,200|1,853|2,539|
|Gift|Aid|7,646|-|7,646|7,895|
|Total|voluntary|income|50,078|1,200|51,278|53,148|
|Investment|income|-|Bank|interest|673|-|673|877|
|Other|incoming|resources|9,247|-|9,247|6,500|
|Total|incoming|resources|59,998|1,200|61,198|60,525|
|Resources|expended|
|Premises|costs|17,589|-|17,589|12,375|
|Ministry|costs|46,260|1,200|47,460|39,506|
|Church|running|costs|3,692|-|3,692|1,647|
|Publicity|and|administration|costs|1,210|-|1,210|860|
|Donations|6,180|-|6,180|7,594|
|Total|charitable|expenditure|74,931|1,200|76,131|61,982|
|Governance|costs|135|-|135|135|
|Total|resources|expended|75,066|1,200|76,266|62,117|
|Net|incoming/(outgoing)|resources|2|(15,068)|-|(15,068)|(1,592)|
|Total|funds|brought|forward|82,914|-|82,914|84,506|
|Total funds|carried forward|67,846}|-|||67,846|82,914|
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Buxton Community Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2025
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).
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b Fund accounting
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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
Independent Examiners Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2025
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Buxton Community Church
| report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 31 October 2025.
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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed. The charity’s gross income has not exceeded £250,000. | 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:
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e Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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e To following the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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e 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 general Directions 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 Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter have come to my attention
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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e To keep good accounting records
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e To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records
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.
Name: Robert Layton
4,
Relevant Professional qualification or body: ICAEW
Address: Laytons Chartered Accountants, 6 Manchester Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17
9SB Date: 13-03-2026