BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1031527
Page 2 Legal and Administrative Information Page 3 Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Pages 4-6 Trustees' Report Page 7 Statement of Receipts and Payments Page 8 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Pages 9-10 Notes to the Accounts
BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
1031527
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR
1st April 2020
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
31st March 2021
TRUSTEES AT 31 MARCH 2021
Helen Bashford Richard Bradbury Natalie Clark Sean Clark Yvonne South
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
Declaration of Trust Dated 11 December 1993.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
49a Saturday Market Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 8AA
BANKERS
TSB Bank plc Saturday Market Place Beverley East Yorkshire
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Paul Robinson MAAT FCIE Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees/members of Beverley Community Church on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021 set out on pages 7 to 10.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) as amended by s. 28 of the Charities Act 2006) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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. examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act, as amended).
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. to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, as amended), and
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. to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation 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 the 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 the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
- which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
. proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act); and
. accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with accounting requirements of the Act; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Paul Robinson MAAT FCIE Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
Date: 24th January 2022
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1031527
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Beverley Community Church was established in 1988 as an independent charismatic evangelical church.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The emphasis of the church has always been to achieve growth by new birth rather than relocating the saints. Our desire is to see every member identify and come into the fullness of their gifting whilst developing their character to the image of Christ. We believe Beverley Community Church should be a place where all people are accepted on their path to find faith in God through Jesus Christ regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Our desire is to engender a love for the lost amongst us and we believe that one of the primary functions of the church is to reach out to those who do not yet know Christ.
When planning its activities the Church has considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit, and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
Beverley Community Church has continued to maintain its focus on the three key areas: Promoting spiritual wellbeing through pastoral care and teaching for the church and general public. Local community based projects to benefit the public as described below. Supporting the wider church community as a member of Churches Together in Beverley and via the Groundlevel Network, of which it is also a member.
The church is led by 2 elders, one of whom received financial support during the year. The elders are responsible for the main content of the teaching and this is supplemented by the input of a variety of visiting ministries. Pastoral care is provided by the elders and also by the Homegroup Leaders.
The Church has held a weekly meeting for worship and teaching on Sunday mornings either at The Beverley Memorial Hall or online via Face Book and YouTube in accordance with the Government's restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. These are available to the general public.
This has been supplemented by online homegroup meetings and Going Deeper online teaching, plus outdoor meetings following the rule of 6 when weather permitted.
The Church supports a member of the congregation who works with Christians against Poverty in providing a CAP job club, and who provides support to those wishing to get back into the work place.
One of the elders serves as a Director of Churches Together England. He is also very active in promoting Christian unity in the locality through facilitating ministers meetings and supporting Churches Together in Beverley. through the monthly joint prayer meeting.
The Church supports a church in India and this year, although no travel to India has been allowed, funds have been donated and sent to them to help them feed and support the poor.
The annual womens' weekend away had to be cancelled because of restrictions on large gatherings and although this will not happen in 2021 either, hopes are that it will take place in 2022.
The Church's counselling centre, The Restoration Centre, has continued to offer prayer and personal counselling to anyone who needs it, and provided funeral services to the bereaved.
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BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1031527
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 (continued)
One of the Elders continues to serve as a Governor at Keldmarsh Primary School.
The Church has continued to sponsor two children through Compassion UK, and has supported the following charitie Beverley Against Poverty
Beverley Schools Christian Trust East Yorkshire Foodbank
The Church continues its association with the Groundlevel Network of Churches which provides mutual support and development. The annual One conference in August had to be held online as large meetings were not allowed.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £72,397 together with £6,535 restricted funds while expenditure was £63,699 on unrestricted funds and £6,154 on restricted funds giving a net increase in unrestricted funds of £8,698 and a increase in restricted funds of £381; a combined increase of £9,079
The Trustees for the financial year were: Helen Bashford Richard Bradbury Natalie Clark Sean Clark Yvonne South
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BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1031527 TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 (continu) TRUSTEE8' RE8PON81BILmE8 The Charities Act 2011 requires the trnstees to prepare financial statemonts for exh firwiGial year whth give a true and fair vlew of the stste of affairs of the trugt and of the 8urplu8 ol the trust for that perh)J. In preparlng those fmncial statements trustees are required to.. SOW $ultable acthunting poltues and apply them *xnsi8tenty,' Make judgments and estimates that are reasonabte and wud8nL Prepare financkql statements on the going concem basis unless it is inapprowiate to presume that the trust will continue in exi5tenGe. The Twstees are resFonsibb for keeping proper a¢counting rocords. whth dis¢the wlth reasonable aGcuracy at any time the finan¢ial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the tnjst and hence for tsking reasonable sttys for tho preventton and dele¢th of fraud and other irregularibes. SkJned on behalf of the Trust8 ........ Trustee. Date: (af
BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total|
|Notes|Funds|Funds|2021|2020|
|£|£|£|£|
|RECEIPTS|
|a) Voluntary Receipts|
|Giving under gift aid|44,873|1,260|46,133|54,184|
|Collections and gifts|12,732|4,960|17,692|16,826|
|Income tax recovered|13,987|315|14,302|13,615|
|Miscellaneous income|805|805|4,978|
|Events|-|-|-|190|
|Bible school|-|-|-|2,440|
|TOTAL RECEIPTS|72,397|6,535|78,932|92,233|
|PAYMENTS|
|Direct charitable expenditure|3a|44,827|6,154|50,981|65,355|
|Management and administration|3b|18,872|-|18,872|23,231|
|TOTAL PAYMENTS|63,699|6,154|69,853|88,586|
|EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS|8,698|381|9,079|3,647|
|Balances brought forward|59,825|747|60,572|56,925|
|BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD|68,523|1,128|69,651|60,572|
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The notes on pages 9 to 10 form part of these accounts.
All operations are continuing operations.
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BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2021 Current a$ts Cash funds TSB bank aLxount Paypal 42,957 26.694 57,058 3,514 Represented by.. UnrestrKted funds Restricted fund$ 68,523 1,128 59,825 747 End of year tax claim Music ampliftath)n equipment et¢ as valued for Insuran¢e purpws 11,634 14,302 LIABILMES Indep¥ent Examine¢s Fee Hall hire Chosen Women held overto 2022 1,240 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILMES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Charty Law reque8 the tru8tees to prepare financial statements for e&h finan¢ial yeaf*hich compty with the ulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. Tho trustees have el8¢bJ to tske adtage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have pr•para(l a Roe8ipts and Payments Ant and Statement ofAssets and Liabilit which are set out on pages 7 and 8. Approved by the Trustees on th8 2(Y22 and Slgned on tsir beh8lf by....... .... . Helen Bashford, Trustee.
BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the "Receipts and Payments" basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.
2 PAYMENTS
| a) Direct Charitable Expenditure Hall hire Young people Chosen women & Men alive Gifts and missions Evangelism Visiting speakers Beverley Open Doors Community Project CAP Street Angels Salaries & Fees Foreign travel Restoration Centre b) Management & Administration PA & equipment Equipment repair & hire Tapes, books, CDs, DVDs Sundries Insurance Refreshments Web fees Independent Examination Office expenses Subscriptions Telephone Postage, stationery & photocopying Travel Bank charges Courses & conferences |
1,688 - 1,688 10,090 422 - 422 444 240 - 240 6,190 3,890 5,880 9,770 3,300 7 - 7 725 - - - 650 - - - 680 7,680 - 7,680 - 274 274 369 30,900 - 30,900 32,550 - - - 3,247 - - - 214 44,827 6,154 50,981 58,459 1,112 - 1,112 3,293 84 - 84 - 193 - 193 142 864 864 2,629 706 - 706 689 142 - 142 702 684 - 684 618 800 - 800 825 10,716 - 10,716 7,478 1,145 - 1,145 - 744 - 744 1,060 1,049 - 1,049 1,075 - - - 3,132 611 - 611 245 22 - 22 1,343 18,872 - 18,872 23,231 9 |
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BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
4 RESTRICTED FUNDS
| Street angels East Yorkshire Foodbank Hampers Christmas and Easter Restoration Centre India |
Opening Balance 2020 £ 747 - - - - 747 |
Receipts £ - 120 1,555 655 4,205 6,535 |
Closing Balance Payments 2021 £ £ -274 473 -120 - -1,555 - - 655 -4,205 - -6,154 1,128 |
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Description of Restricted Funds
Street Angels: the purpose of this fund is to provide support for vulnerable people out socialising in Beverley on a Saturday night.
East Yorkshire Foodbank: Donations given to church to be forwarded to the Foodbank.
Hampers: these are funds donated to provide Christmas and Easter hampers for needy people in Beverley. Restoration Centre: Donations plus funeral fees to be used to further the work of the restoration centre.
India: Funds from individuals given to provide food for homeless during the covid pandemic in Hyderabad.
5. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES
Management fees of £30,900 were paid to a company of which Richard Bradbury is Director. (£32,550 - 2020). Mr Bradbury was not present in the Trustees'meetings when fees were discussed.
No other payments were made to trustees or any other persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a truatee or any person connected with them. (2020 - none). A total of £12,315 was donated to the charity by the trustees and related parties. (£18,240 - 2020)
6 RISK ASSESSMENT
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the review of the controls over key financial systems, carried out on an annual basis, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.
The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
7 RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees consider that, in general, £20,000 is an adequate sum to keep in reserve. This covers the basic costs of running the Trust for three months. In the present Covid-19 pandemic, although there are no weekly collections as there are no public meetings, planned giving is being maintained and we consider that there is no cause for extra provision.
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