TRUSTEE REPORT YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2020
Day facilities and residential continue to be used to the extent that income continues to cover daily running costs. Uptake of facilities is growing – advertised on website,facebook,twitter, leaflets and by word of mouth. Due to Covid 19 lockdown, we have been unable to operate from 22[nd] March 2019 onwards, but aim to commence as soon as the situation allows.
Reference and Administrative Information:
Shekinah Christian Trust, Charity No 1043002 Shekinah Christian Centre, Well Head Road, Newchurch in Pendle, Burnley, BB12 9LP
Names of Trustees: Mrs Margaret Capstick, Mrs Joyce Lewis, Mr David Ronald Webster, Mrs Heather Jane Warford, Mrs Janet Kay.
Mrs Janet Kay joined the Trustees in January 2020.
Structure, Governance and Management:
Trust Deed setting out the objectives of the Trust and the powers exercised by Trustees; provisions for appointment and retirement of Trustees and provisions for amending the Trust document.
New Trustees are appointed on recommendation of serving Trustees or Warden and only by full agreement of all Trustee body. No outside party can appoint Trustees.
Objectives and Activities:
To provide an environment of peace and quiet for people to come on residential retreats – as a day retreat or overnight stay - or day courses, conferences, away-days.
Provision of facilities for other Christian organisations and/or churches to hold meetings, events, away-days etc.
Achievements and Performance:
Shekinah has a policy of not excluding anyone on the grounds of cost. We continue to offer facilities free of charge to various groups – Street Pastors, Christians against Poverty, church leaders, local prayer groups, local schools and those who are unable to pay.
Financial Review:
At the end of the year a surplus of £1019 was reported. Opening capital on 6.4.18 was £3,813 Closing capital 5.4.19 was £4.832. Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others: Not applicable.
Statement of Financial Activities:
Incoming resources from gift aid and donations £17,707. Incoming resources from charitable activities £54,802.00 Other incoming resources – income tax reclaimed plus bank interest received £1,919 Running costs of charitable activities £73,409
Joyce Lewis Chair of Trustees
SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
|
| Receipts | ||||
| Other income | 1,250 | 718 | ||
| Gift Aid | 21,610 | 12,953 | ||
| Donations | 7,076 | 4,036 | ||
| Generated Income | 10,217 | 54,082 | ||
| Income Tax Reclaimed | 4,974 | 1,919 | ||
| Furlough grants | 14,855 | 0 | ||
| Interest received | 0 | 0 | ||
| 59,981 | 74,428 | |||
| Less Expenditure | ||||
| Expenses of Generated Income | 2,230 | 11,256 | ||
| Wages | 36,500 | 40,967 | ||
| Building & Mainteance costs | 8,327 | 2,265 | ||
| Replacement linen | 0 | 1,103 | ||
| Light & Heat | 6,087 | 9,912 | ||
| Rates | 1,818 | 1,824 | ||
| Stationery & Postage | 143 | 585 | ||
| Telephone and internet | 1,089 | 1,590 | ||
| Sundry Running Costs | 1,579 | 837 | ||
| Insurance | 1,458 | 1,437 | ||
| Donations | 0 | 59,229 | 0 | 73,409 |
| (Deficit)/Surplus for the Year | 752 | 1,019 | ||
| Opening Capital Account – 6 April 2020 | 4,832 | 3,813 | ||
| Closing Capital Account – 5 April 2021 | 5,584 | 4,832 | ||
| Represented By: | ||||
| Yorkshire Bank Plc | 5,037 | 4,524 | ||
| CBF Deposit | 100 | 100 | ||
| Petty Cash Balance | 447 | 208 | ||
| 5,584 | 4,832 |
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
This report on the accounts of the Shekinah Christian Trust for the year ended 5 April 2021 which are set out on page 1 is in respect of an examination carried out under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:-
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Examine the accounts (under Section 145 of the 2011 Act).
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To follow procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act) and
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To state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directors given by the Charity Commission. That examination includes a review of the account records kept by Shekinah Christian Trust and a comparison of the accounts and those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such any such matters. The procedures undertaking do not provide all the evidence that would be require in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:-
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1) which requires us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:-
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To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Act; and
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• To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirement of the Act have not been met; or
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2) to which in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Principle Accounting Limited
SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
|
| Receipts | ||||
| Other income | 1,250 | 718 | ||
| Gift Aid | 21,610 | 12,953 | ||
| Donations | 7,076 | 4,036 | ||
| Generated Income | 10,217 | 54,082 | ||
| Income Tax Reclaimed | 4,974 | 1,919 | ||
| Furlough grants | 14,855 | 0 | ||
| Interest received | 0 | 0 | ||
| 59,981 | 74,428 | |||
| Less Expenditure | ||||
| Expenses of Generated Income | 2,230 | 11,256 | ||
| Wages | 36,500 | 40,967 | ||
| Building & Mainteance costs | 8,327 | 2,265 | ||
| Replacement linen | 0 | 1,103 | ||
| Light & Heat | 6,087 | 9,912 | ||
| Rates | 1,818 | 1,824 | ||
| Stationery & Postage | 143 | 585 | ||
| Telephone and internet | 1,089 | 1,590 | ||
| Sundry Running Costs | 1,579 | 837 | ||
| Insurance | 1,458 | 1,437 | ||
| Donations | 0 | 59,229 | 0 | 73,409 |
| (Deficit)/Surplus for the Year | 752 | 1,019 | ||
| Opening Capital Account – 6 April 2020 | 4,832 | 3,813 | ||
| Closing Capital Account – 5 April 2021 | 5,584 | 4,832 | ||
| Represented By: | ||||
| Yorkshire Bank Plc | 5,037 | 4,524 | ||
| CBF Deposit | 100 | 100 | ||
| Petty Cash Balance | 447 | 208 | ||
| 5,584 | 4,832 |
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
This report on the accounts of the Shekinah Christian Trust for the year ended 5 April 2021 which are set out on page 1 is in respect of an examination carried out under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:-
-
Examine the accounts (under Section 145 of the 2011 Act).
-
To follow procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act) and
-
To state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directors given by the Charity Commission. That examination includes a review of the account records kept by Shekinah Christian Trust and a comparison of the accounts and those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such any such matters. The procedures undertaking do not provide all the evidence that would be require in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiners Statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:-
-
1) which requires us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:-
-
To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Act; and
-
• To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirement of the Act have not been met; or
-
2) to which in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.