HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2022
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2022
OFFICERS, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AND REGISTERED OFFICE
| PASTOR: | Mr. J. H. Sansom | Resigned 30 September 2021 |
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| BOARD OF TRUSTEES : | Mrs. M. Cliff | |
| Mr. E. Cliff | ||
| Mr. D. Cliff | ||
| Mr. A. Wraight | ||
| ADMINISTRATOR: | Mr. D. Cliff | |
| REGISTERED OFFICE: | Hurstwood Church, | |
| Hurstwood Village, | ||
| Worsthorne, | ||
| Burnley, | ||
| Lancashire, | ||
| BB10 3LG | ||
| ACCOUNTANTS | Ashworth Moulds, | |
| 11, Nicholas Street, | ||
| Burnley, | ||
| Lancashire, | ||
| BB11 2AL | ||
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: | 1008882 |
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
CONTENTS
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| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES | 1 - 3 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT | 4 |
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT | 5 |
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | 6 |
| NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS | 7 |
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2022
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2022.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Hurstwood Christian Church Trust is a registered charity ( No. 1008882).
The present trustees, and any past trustees who served during the period, are given on the foregoing statement of officers, professional advisors and registered office, together with the name of the administrator and external advisors.
The title to the property is held under a freehold in the name of the trustees of Hurstwood Christian Church.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is constituted as a trust and governed by its Trust Deed dated 19th February, 1992.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the charity. The total number of trustees shall be not less than three but may not exceed seven. New trustees are elected by the existing trustees and must assent to the doctrinal basis of the trust. The trustees meet regularly to manage the affairs of the charity.
Until the end of September 2021 there was one full-time employee who furthered the objects of the charity. Since then, the church has relied on lay preachers, many of whom belong to the church. There was also one voluntary part-time administrator who managed the day to day administration of the charity.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the charity are the furtherance of the Christian Religion throughout the Hurstwood area and elsewhere, and the provision of general assistance where required.
The church maintains weekly Sunday morning services and the charity has provided over 50s meals as well as Sunday School for children and young people, a kids’ club and a weekly youth meeting. The charity also organises school assemblies and conferences for men and ladies, runs holiday clubs for primary school children and organises a monthly family games night. In addition, there are prayer meetings, bible studies and Keys to Freedom courses, a mums’ and toddlers' group and the provision of a weekly tearoom.
The church's activities are open for all to attend.
In planning the activities for the year the Trustees kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at their meetings and are satisfied that the charity's objects, and the activities it carries out in pursuit of those objects, as set out above, are for the public benefit.
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HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2022 (CONTINUED)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The focus of the charity's activities throughout 2021 and 2022 has remained the provision of a Sunday Service, Sunday School and Youth Club meetings in its own premises. Other media platforms such as zoom have continued to be used to further this even though restrictions have been relaxed. These enable the children and young people attending to learn more about the Bible and the Christian way of life and provide an opportunity for fellowship and social interaction with their peers. The church welcomes all children and young people regardless of personal background, gender or personal circumstances.
The charity also provides various other services including the following:-
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regular play groups for pre-school children and their carers to provide an opportunity to learn and play together.
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a tearoom to provide refreshments and a meeting place for social interaction.
In the year ended 31st March, 2022 the church, despite the difficulties faced by people, has seen pleasing attendance and participation at each activity. The use of zoom has enhanced and enabled access to activities when people could not attend in person. The Keys to Freedom and Youth Alpha courses have been particularly effective and in the future we are looking to offer the same and similar new courses.
RESERVES POLICY
There were no restricted funds in the year ended 31st March, 2022. In the year ended 31st March, 2021 there was one restricted fund which finished in the year:
- Church holiday fund which related to the return of monies previously collected to cover the costs of a church holiday. The holiday was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.
All the remaining funds are of an unrestricted nature and are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Liquid funds have risen slightly since last year. The aim is to build up reserves again, following higher expenditure in previous years on building alterations and the kitchen refurbishment. This will provide a sufficient buffer in order that the church can continue with its current activities in the event of a short term unexpected fall in income or unexpected additional expenditure.
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HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2022 (CONTINUED)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity's policy is to hold adequate funds in order to meet its on-going obligations, any unforeseen expenditure that may occur and to help with the cashflow of future operations. As at 31st March, 2022 the charity held funds of £79,624 (2021: £77,470), all of which are unrestricted.
APPROVAL
This Report was approved by the Board of Trustees on
22nd December, 2022
and signed on their behalf:
Mary Cliff
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST CHARITY NUMBER 1008882
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hurstwood Christian Church Trust ("the Trust") for the year ended 31st March, 2022 set out on pages 5 to 7.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's financial statements carried our under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Act and regulations made under section 154 of the Act. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
M. Holmes F.C.A. 22nd December, 2022 for Ashworth Moulds 11, Nicholas Street, Burnley, Lancashire BB11 2AL
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HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2022
| Grand Total Total Year Ended Unrestricted 31.03.22 INCOME RECEIPTS Gross Gift Aid donations 41,488 41,488 20,955 20,955 Returned holiday deposits to repay - - Donations of returned holiday deposits - - Gift Aid repayment interest - - 62,443 62,443 Loan repayments 12,725 12,725 TOTAL RECEIPTS £ 75,168 £ 75,168 PAYMENTS Wages and salaries 15,965 15,965 Pension costs 385 385 Preacher expenses 530 530 Food 2,379 2,379 Group activities costs 3,384 3,384 Donations 836 836 Courses and conferences 536 536 Rent and rates 127 127 Insurance 2,310 2,310 Premises expenses 12,299 12,299 Repayment of church holiday deposit - - Church resources 911 911 Licences and subscriptions 932 932 Independent examiner's fees 2,400 2,400 Legal and professional 502 502 Incidentals 5,660 5,660 49,156 49,156 Loan advances 19,005 19,005 Purchase of assets 4,853 4,853 TOTAL PAYMENTS £ (73,014) £ (73,014) NET RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 2,154 2,154 Cash and Bank Balances b/fwd 77,470 77,470 Cash and Bank Balances c/fwd £ 79,624 £ 79,624 Voluntary donations from individuals (including GASDS) |
Grand Total Year Ended 31.03.21 60,311 10,409 150 540 21 |
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| 71,431 - |
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| 71,431 | |
| 38,600 771 - 248 497 200 724 103 2,180 11,376 150 273 956 2,016 883 3,200 |
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| 62,177 2,886 2,320 |
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| (67,383) | |
| 4,048 73,422 |
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| 77,470 |
All of the funds in the year ended 31st March, 2022 were unrestricted monies.
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HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2022
| MONETARY ASSETS Bank and Cash Balances Bank Current Account NON-MONETARY ASSETS Functional Use by the Charity ASSETS Prepayments Gift Aid Reclaim Loans LIABILITIES Accruals Other Creditor |
As at Notes 31.3.21 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ 79,624 £ - £ 79,624 £ 77,470 2 £ 215,090 £ - £ 215,090 £ 210,237 534 - 534 482 8,824 - 8,824 10,411 9,166 - 9,166 2,886 £ 18,524 £ - £ 18,524 £ 13,779 1,800 - 1,800 1,800 14 - 14 14 £ 1,814 £ - £ 1,814 £ 1,814 As at 31.03.22 |
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The accounts on pages 5 to 7 were approved on
22nd December, 2022
For and on behalf of the Trustees
Mary Cliff
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HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2022
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
2 NON-MONETARY ASSETS
| Unrestricted Restricted Functional use by the charity - at cost: - Equipment 31,006 - - Alterations to leasehold 178,744 - - Freehold 5,340 - £ 215,090 - |
As at As at 31.03.22 31.03.21 Total Total 31,006 27,836 178,744 177,061 5,340 5,340 215,090 £ 210,237 |
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