Charlton & Blackheath Christian Fellowship Trust Releasing people to be the people God created them to be
Church Office: C/o 22 Shelley Drive Welling Kent DA16 3NY
Phone (answer phone) 020 8854 1116 email: cbcf@aol.com web site: www.cbcf.org.uk
Report of the work of the Trust for 2021-22
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 March 2022. The
accounts have been prepared as Receipts and Payments accounts allowed under section 133 of the Charities Act
2011. The charity is an unincorporated society and has an income of less than £250,000.
Objects and Aims
The object of the Trust (as laid down in its governing document of 1989) is the promotion of the Christian Faith for
the public benefit. The Trust's aims for the year were planned having regard for the Charity Commissioners guidance
on public benefit and the specific guidance on the advancement of religion. The aims were:
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To continue and develop the work of Charlton & Blackheath Christian Fellowship in helping people to live out their faith, through worship, prayer Bible teaching and growing in their faith in Jesus and also in the provision of pastoral care. -
To support the wider work of the church both at home and abroad -
To work with other local churches to serve the local community and provide assistance for needy people in the community and to the public benefit.
Achievement and Performance Charitable activities
The trust continued to help support Steve Gurnett as a full-time Evangelist and London Director with OAC GB (Open
Air Campaigners) and also to recognise his work as an elder in the Fellowship.
The trust supports the regular weekly programme of services and group meetings of Charlton and Blackheath
Christian Fellowship at the Boys' Brigade Hall, Reynolds Place SE3 8SX and cooperative work with other local
churches and local projects. During the year the trust has continued to financially support a number of projects both
local and further afield:
2nd West Kent Boys' Brigade Company (to support its work amongst young people)
Children's Society (to support its work amongst needy children)
Churches in Communities (Church Network to which CBCF belongs)
Greenwich Foodbank (to support its work providing food for needy families)
Greenwich Street Pastors (to support its work providing support to people on the streets of Woolwich)
Greenwich Winter Night Shelter (to support its work among rough sleepers)
Greenwich Youth for Christ (to support its work with young people)
Iris Mission and Andrew Fanstone (working with the poor in Forteleza, Brazil)
NewDay Uk (to support its work in South Africa)
River Network (A church group to which CBCF subscribes)
A number of individuals in needy circumstances were also supported financially by the Trust. The Trust continues
with the day to day work of the Fellowship including a variety of work with children and young people, prayer groups
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Charlton & Blackheath Christian Fellowship Trust Releasing people to be the people God created them to be
Church Office: C/o 22 Shelley Drive Welling Kent DA16 3NY
Phone (answer phone) 020 8854 1116 email: cbcf@aol.com web site: www.cbcf.org.uk
and Bible study groups. The Fellowship is affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance, Churches in Communities
International, Churches Together in England and River Network.
Financial Review
The Total income for the year was £32,314.86(2020-21: £43,884) and total expenditure for the year was £37,939
(2020-21: £26,349). Total assets are Cash: £85,257, (202-21: £90,881) with other assets valued at £518 (2020-21:
£190)
The trust reported a loss of £5.624 for the year. There has been a significant fall in income of £11,569 and also an
increase in expenditure by £11,590 over the previous year. Some of this is attributable to some reduction in
committed givers and because the previous year's expenditure was unusually low owing to the effects of covid
restricting meetings. 46.22% of income was given away to the various causes listed above.
The trusts principal funding sources remain voluntary giving by the Fellowship congregation.
At the 31 March 2022 the trust's reserves were £85,257, (2020-21: £90,881).
It is the policy of the Trustees to hold reserves at least equal to the annual running costs of the charity and to allow
for any unusual expenditure that may arise.
Covid 19
Sunday meetings have been held in person, with mid-week meetings continuing to be on the Zoom platform.
Risk Management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Regular reviews are
carried out and systems are in place to mitigate those risks.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Trust was made by deed dated 30 March 1989, Charity Registration No: 801409. The trustees are appointed by
the Settlor up to a maximum of eight. The trustees for 2019-2020 were:
M. Leader (Chairman and Settlor)Principal address: CBCF Office
D. Wilson (Secretary and Treasurer)22 Shelley Drive
D.Hubbard (retired September 2021Welling
S. RedfordKent DA16 3NY
T. Tinlin
P. Baker (from September 2021)
Mike Leader (Settlor and Chair of Trustees)
18 August 2022
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHARLTON AND BLACKHEATH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TRUST CHARITY NO 801409
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ending 31 March 2022
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner.
The Chari
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.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act );
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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 has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records and to comply with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act
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.
Signed:Elizabeth Osborn
Date: 25 August 2022
Elizabeth Osborn
5 Mount Wear Square
Countess Wear
Exeter
Devon
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