Chartered Accountants E$labli8hed Nineteen Twenty SIX HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2024
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2024 OFFICERS, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AND REGISTERED OFFICE MANAGING TRUSTEES: Mrs. M. Cliff Mr. E. Cliff Mr. D. Cliff Mr. A. Wraight HOLDING TRUSTEES: Mrs. M, Cliff Mr. E. Cliff Mr. D. Cliff Mr. J. H. Sansom ADMINISTRATOR: Mr. D. Cliff REGISTERED OFFICE: Hurstwood Church, HurS00d Village, Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3LG ACCOUNTANTS Ashworth Moulds, 11, Nicholas Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB112AL REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1008882
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST CONTENTS PAGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2024 The Managing Trustees (the "Trustees") present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st March, 2024. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS HurS00d Christian Church Trust is a registered charity (No. 1008882). Its principal address is HurS00d Church, HurS00d Village, Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire BB10 3LG. The present Trustees, and any past Trustees who seNed 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 Holding Trustees of HurS00d Christian Church Trust. The names of the Holding Trustees are also given on the foregoing statement of officers, professional advisors and registered office. 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 is 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 Sunday School for children and young people and a weekly youth meeting. The charity also organises church away days and conferences for men and ladies, runs holiday clubs ft)r primary school children and organises family games nights. In addition, there are prayer meetings, bible studies, a mums, and toddlers, group, Christmas meals 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.
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH. 2024 (CONTINUED) ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The focus of the charity's activities throughout 2023 and 2024 has remained the provision of a Sunday Service, Sunday School and Youth Club meetings in its own premises. 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 seNices including the following',- regular play groups for pre-school children and their carers to provide an opportunity to learn and play together. 8 tearoom to provide refreshments and a meeting pla for social interaction. a place for meetings of various groups. In the year ended 31st March, 2024 the church, despite the difficulties faced by people due to the cost of living, has seen pleasing attendance and participation at each activity. 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 over the last few years as there has not been a paid pastor. Moving forward, the church has decided to employ a leader and an assistant on a 12 month contract. This may lead to decrease in the level of reserves held. The church's policy is to keep reserves at a level which will provide a sufficient buffer for the church to continue with its current activities in the event of a short term unexpected fall in income or unexpected addilional expenditure.
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2024 (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 31 st March. 2024 the charity held funds of £138,312 (2023: £115,839), all of which are unrestricted. APPROVAL This Report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 29th January, 2025 and signed on their behalf.. Daniel Cliff
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, 2024 set out on pages 5 to 7. Respon8lbllities 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 14515)(b} of the Act. 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 l am required to state to them in an Independent Examinerfs 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 charily's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report. 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 concems 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. M. Holmes F.C.A. for Ashworth Moulds 11, Nlcholas Street, Burnley, Lancashlre BB112AL 29th January, 2025
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH. 2024 Grand Total Year Ended 31.03.24 Total Unrestricted Grand Total Year Ended 31.03.23 INCOME RECEIPTS Gross Gift Aid donations Voluntary donations from individuals (including GASDS) Legacy Income Sundry income 39,157 18,016 39,157 18,016 36,355 42,376 12,500 440 440 57,613 57,613 91,231 Loan repayments 1,900 1,900 3,650 TOTAL RECEIPTS 59,513 59,513 94,881 PAYMENTS Preacher expenses Food Group activities costs Donations Courses and conferences Renl and rates Insurance Premises expense8 Church holiday deposit Church resources Licences and subscriptions Independent examiner's fees Legal and professional Incidentals 300 5,378 4,701 6,617 145 266 2,590 11,468 300 5,378 4,701 6,617 145 266 2,590 11,468 340 5,592 6,009 3,192 820 146 2,470 12,230 1,550 1,047 136 1,020 136 1,020 2,460 552 2,731 275 1,169 275 1,169 34,065 34,065 40,104 Loan advances Building costs Purchase of assets 2,975 2,975 12.380 5,100 1,082 TOTAL PAYMENTS {37,0401 (37,040) (58,666) NET RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 22,473 22,473 36,215 Cash and Bank Balances blfwd 115,839 115,839 79,624 Cash and Bank Balances clfv4d 138,312 138.312 115,839 All of the funds in the year ended 31 st March, 2024 were unrestricted monies.
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2024 Asat 31.3.23 Notes AS at 31.03.24 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total MONETARY ASSETS Bank and Cash Balance8 Bank Current Account 138,312 £ £ 138,312 £ 115,839 NON-MONETARY ASSETS Function81 Use by the Charity 214,773 £ £ 214,773 £ 214,773 ASSETS Prepayments Gift Aid Reclaim Loans 601 8,938 18,881 601 8,938 18,881 557 8,294 17,896 28,420 £ 28,420 £ 26,747 LIABILITIES Accruals Other Creditor 5,220 5,220 2,400 14 5,220 £ 5,220 £ 2,414 The accounts on pages 5 to 7 were approved on 29th January, 2025 For and on behalf of the Trustees Daniel Cliff
HURSTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH. 2024 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS BASIS OF PREPARATION The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. NON-MONETARY ASSETS Asat 31.03.24 Total Asat 31.03.23 Total Unr88tricted Restrlcted Functional use by the charity - at cost: Equipment 32,089 32,089 32,089 Alterations to leasehold 177,344 177,344 177,344 Freehold 5,340 5,340 5,340 214,773 214,773 £ 214,773