**BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH** **ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** **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 2021 ## **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 31st March 2022 ## **TRUSTEES AT 31 MARCH 2022** Helen Bashford Richard Bradbury Natalie 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** Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF 2 ## **BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** Report to the trustees/ members of Beverley Community Church on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of - the Charities Act, 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 general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF Date: 21st November 202 3 ## **BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1031527** ## **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** 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. During the year one elder resigned as elder and the church is led by the remaining elder, whose company invoices the Church for the management fees. The elder is responsiblefor the main content of the teaching and this is supplemented by the input of members of the Church. 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 in accordance with the Government's restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. These are available to the general public. This has been supplemented by homegroup meetings both in homes and online, and Going Deeper online teaching, 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. In Addition, he has commenced service through Community Money Advice to provide financial advice and assistance to those in debt. The elder represents the Groundlevel Network of Churches at 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 was postponed again because of restrictions on large gatherings and will take place in May 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. 4 ## **BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1031527** ## **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 (continued)** The Elder 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 charities. Beverley Against Poverty Beverley Schools Christian Trust East Yorkshire Foodbank Beverley Open Doors Community Project The Church continues its association with the Groundlevel Network of Churches which provides mutual support and development. The annual ONE conference in August became a one day event which was enjoyed by all who attended. ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £68,338 together with £2,029 restricted funds while expenditure was £81,023 on unrestricted funds and £1,941 on restricted funds, giving a net decrease in unrestricted funds of £12,685 and a increase in restricted funds of £88; a combined decrease of £12,597. The Trustees for the financial year were: Helen Bashford Richard Bradbury Natalie Clark Sean Clark Yvonne South 5 ## **BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1031527** ## **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 (continued)** ## **TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES** The Charities Act 2011 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on behalf of the Trustees Yvonne South Date: 10/01/2023 6 ## **BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH** ## **STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** |||**Unrestricted **|**Restricted **|**Total**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Notes|**Funds**|**Funds**|**2022**|**2021**| |||£|£|£|£| |**RECEIPTS**|||||| |**a) Voluntary Receipts**|||||| |Giving under gift aid||43,364|664|44,028|46,133| |Collections and gifts||13,126|1,199|14,325|17,692| |Income tax recovered||11,468|166|11,634|14,302| |Miscellaneous income||380|-|380|805| |**TOTAL RECEIPTS**||**68,338**|**2,029**|**70,367**|**78,932**| |**PAYMENTS**|||||| |Direct charitable expenditure|3a|60,738|1,941|62,679|50,981| |Management and administration|3b|20,285|-|20,285|18,872| |**TOTAL PAYMENTS**||81,023|1,941|82,964|69,853| |**EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS**||-12,685|88|-12,597|9,079| |Balances brought forward||68,523|1,128|69,651|60,572| |**BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD**||**55,838**|**1,216**|**57,054**|**69,651**| The notes on pages 9 to 10 form part of these accounts. All operations are continuing operations. 7 ## **BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2022** |**ASSETS**
Current assets
Cash funds
TSB bank account
Paypal
Represented by:
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
**Other assets**
End of year tax claim
Music amplification equipment etc as valued for insurance purposes
**LIABILITIES**
Independent Examiner's Fee
Hall hire
Chosen Women held over to 2022|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
170
-
17,991 42,957
38,893 26,694
**57,054 69,651**
55,838 68,523
1,216 1,128
**57,054 69,651**
11,290 11,634
8,921 8,921
**20,211 20,555**
870 840
620 1,240
1,220 840
**2,710 2,920**|**2021**| |---|---|---| ## **TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** Charity Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 7 and 8. Approved by the Trustees on the 10 January 2023 and Signed on their behalf by Helen Bashford, Trustee. 8 ## **BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** ## **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
Fees
Foreign travel
Restoration Centre
**b) Management & Administration**
PA & equipment
Equipment repair & hire
Tapes, books, CDs, DVDs
Sundries
Licences
Insurance
Refreshments
Webb fees
Independent Examination
Office expenses
Subscriptions
Telephone
Postage, stationery & photocopying
Travel
Bank charges
Courses & conferences|9,926 - 9,926 1,688
151 - 151 422
218 - 218 240
5,014 1,479 6,493 10,106
1,400 - 1,400 7
- - - -
5,449 - 5,449 -
7,680 - 7,680 7,680
- 286 286 274
30,900 - 30,900 30,900
- - - -
- 176 176 -
**60,738 1,941 62,679 51,317**
1,579
- 1,579 1,112
92
- 92 84
-
- - 193
1,309 - 1,309 528
352 - 352 339
719 - 719 706
853 - 853 142
450 - 450 684
840 - 840 800
9,161
- 9,161 10,716
1,471 - 1,471 1,145
1,017
- 1,017 744
310
- 310 1,049
735
- 735 -
541
- 541 611
856
- 856 22
**20,285 - 20,285 18,875**
9| |---|---| ## **BEVERLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** ## **4 RESTRICTED FUNDS** |Street angels
East Yorkshire Foodbank
Hampers Christmas and Easter
Gift passed on
Restoration Centre
India|**Opening**
**Balance**
**2021**
£
473
-
-
-
655
-
1,128|**Receipts**
£
-
75
1,707
10
-
237
2,029|**Closing**
**Balance**
**Payments**
**2022**
£
£
(286) 187
(25) 50
(1,282) 425
(10) -
(176) 479
(162) 75
(1,941) 1,216| |---|---|---|---| ## 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. (£30,900 - 2021). 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. (2021 - none). A total of £15,674 was donated to the charity by the trustees and related parties. (£12,315 - 2021) ## **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. 10 Act