## **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:
- . examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act, as amended).
- . 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
- . 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
1. 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
2. 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**
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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|
|---|---|---|---|
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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