**HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST**
## **ACCOUNTS**
**YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2023**
## **HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST**
## **YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2023**
## **OFFICERS, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AND REGISTERED OFFICE**
|**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**
||**PAGE**|
|---|---|
|**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, 2023**
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2023.
## **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.
Since the end of September 2021 the church has relied on lay preachers, many of whom belong to the church. There was also one voluntary part-time administrator who manages 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, a mums’ and toddlers' group and the provision of a weekly tearoom.
The church 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, 2023 (CONTINUED)**
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE**
The focus of the charity's activities throughout 2022 and 2023 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. 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:-
- regular play groups for pre-school children and their carers to provide an opportunity to learn and play together.
- a tearoom to provide refreshments and a meeting place for social interaction.
In the year ended 31st March, 2023 the church, despite the difficulties faced by people due to the cost of living, has seen pleasing attendance and participation at each activity. The use of zoom and YouTube has enhanced and enabled access to activities when people could not attend in person.
## **RESERVES POLICY**
All the 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 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, 2023 (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, 2023 the charity held funds of £115,839 (2022: £79,624), all of which are unrestricted.
## **APPROVAL**
This Report was approved by the Board of Trustees on
31st January, 2024
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 accounts of Hurstwood Christian Church Trust ("the Trust") for the year ended 31st March, 2023 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 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts 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:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
- the accounts 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 accounts 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. 31st January, 2024 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, 2023**
|**Grand Total**
**Total**
**Year Ended**
**Unrestricted**
**31.03.23**
**INCOME RECEIPTS**
Gross Gift Aid donations
36,355
36,355
42,376
42,376
Legacy Income
12,500
12,500
91,231
91,231
Loan repayments
3,650
3,650
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
£
94,881
94,881
**PAYMENTS**
Wages and salaries
-
-
Pension costs
-
-
Preacher expenses
340
340
Food
5,592
5,592
Group activities costs
6,009
6,009
Donations
3,192
3,192
Courses and conferences
820
820
Rent and rates
146
146
Insurance
2,470
2,470
Premises expenses
12,230
12,230
Church holiday deposit
1,550
1,550
Church resources
1,047
1,047
Licences and subscriptions
965
965
Independent examiner's fees
2,460
2,460
Legal and professional
552
552
Incidentals
2,731
2,731
40,104
40,104
Loan advances
12,380
12,380
Building costs
5,100
5,100
Purchase of assets
1,082
1,082
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
£
(58,666)
£
(58,666)
**NET RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR**
36,215
36,215
Cash and Bank Balances b/fwd
79,624
79,624
**Cash and Bank Balances c/fwd**
£
115,839
115,839
Voluntary donations from individuals
(including GASDS)|**Grand Total**
**Year Ended**
**31.03.22**
41,488
20,955
-|
|---|---|
||62,443
12,725|
||75,168|
||15,965
385
530
2,379
3,384
836
536
127
2,310
12,299
-
911
932
2,400
502
5,660|
||49,156
19,005
-
4,853|
||(73,014)|
||2,154
77,470|
||79,624|
All of the funds in the year ended 31st March, 2023 were unrestricted monies.
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## **HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2023**
|**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**
**31.3.22**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
£
115,839
£
-
£ 115,839
£
79,624
2
£
214,773
£
-
£ 214,773
£
215,090
557
-
557
534
8,294
-
8,294
8,824
17,896
-
17,896
9,166
£
26,747
£
-
£
26,747
£
18,524
2,400
-
2,400
1,800
14
-
14
14
£
2,414
£
-
£
2,414
£
1,814
**As at 31.03.23**|
|---|---|
The accounts on pages 5 to 7 were approved on
31st January, 2024
For and on behalf of the Trustees
Mary Cliff
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## **HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST**
## **YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2023**
## **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
32,089
-
- Alterations to leasehold
177,344
-
- Freehold
5,340
-
£
214,773
-|**As at**
**As at**
**31.03.23**
**31.03.22**
**Total**
**Total**
32,089
31,006
177,344
178,744
5,340
5,340
214,773
£
215,090|
|---|---|
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