TRUSTEE REPORT YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2022
This has been a year of reopening and people returning to the centre. We were unable to provide our desired services, due to Covid restrictions for the first part of the year. The centre could partially open in May 2021 and fully opened July 2021.
Where possible, day and residential facilities have continued to be provided, albeit in a restricted form, when necessary.
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 Alistair Macdonald, Mr Andrew Kay, Mrs Janet Kay.
Dr David Ronald Webster retired on 20[th] June 2021.Mrs Heather Warford retired 9[th] November 2021.
Mr Alistair Macdonald and Mr Andrew Kay appointed as Trustees 9[th] November 2021
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, awaydays.
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 £9,592 was reported. Opening capital on 6.4.21 was £5,584 Closing capital 5.4.21 was £9,592. Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others: Not applicable.
Statement of Financial Activities:
Incoming resources from gift aid and donations £13,059. Incoming resources from charitable activities £60,705 Other incoming resources – furlough, Covid Grant, income tax reclaimed plus bank interest received £20,026. Running costs of charitable activities £89,782.
Joyce Lewis Chair of Trustees
SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
|
| Receipts | ||||
| Other income | 1,012 | 1,250 | ||
| Gift Aid | 9,743 | 21,610 | ||
| Donations | 3,316 | 7,076 | ||
| Generated Income | 60,705 | 10,217 | ||
| Income Tax Reclaimed | 3,894 | 4,974 | ||
| Furlough grants | 3,120 | 14,855 | ||
| Covid Grant income | 12,000 | 0 | ||
| Interest received | 0 | 0 | ||
| 93,790 | 59,981 | |||
| Less Expenditure | ||||
| Expenses of Generated Income | 9,256 | 2,230 | ||
| Wages | 56,768 | 36,500 | ||
| Building & Mainteance costs | 5,640 | 8,327 | ||
| Replacement furniture | 2,800 | 0 | ||
| Light & Heat | 8,761 | 6,087 | ||
| Rates | 1,818 | 1,818 | ||
| Stationery & Postage | 287 | 143 | ||
| Telephone and internet | 1,271 | 1,089 | ||
| Sundry Running Costs | 1,642 | 1,579 | ||
| Insurance | 1,539 | 1,458 | ||
| Donations | 0 | 89,782 | 0 | 59,229 |
| (Deficit)/Surplus for the Year | 4,008 | 752 | ||
| Opening Capital Account – 6 April 2021 | 5,584 | 4,832 | ||
| Closing Capital Account – 5 April 2022 | 9,592 | 5,584 | ||
| Represented By: | ||||
| Yorkshire Bank Plc | 9,322 | 4,524 | ||
| CBF Deposit | 100 | 100 | ||
| Petty Cash Balance | 170 | 208 | ||
| 9,592 | 4,832 |
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 2022 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 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.
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
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 2022
SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
| 2022 | 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
|
| Receipts | ||||
| Other income | 1,012 | 1,250 | ||
| Gift Aid | 9,743 | 21,610 | ||
| Donations | 3,316 | 7,076 | ||
| Generated Income | 60,705 | 10,217 | ||
| Income Tax Reclaimed | 3,894 | 4,974 | ||
| Furlough grants | 3,120 | 14,855 | ||
| Covid Grant income | 12,000 | 0 | ||
| Interest received | 0 | 0 | ||
| 93,790 | 59,981 | |||
| Less Expenditure | ||||
| Expenses of Generated Income | 9,256 | 2,230 | ||
| Wages | 56,768 | 36,500 | ||
| Building & Mainteance costs | 5,640 | 8,327 | ||
| Replacement furniture | 2,800 | 0 | ||
| Light & Heat | 8,761 | 6,087 | ||
| Rates | 1,818 | 1,818 | ||
| Stationery & Postage | 287 | 143 | ||
| Telephone and internet | 1,271 | 1,089 | ||
| Sundry Running Costs | 1,642 | 1,579 | ||
| Insurance | 1,539 | 1,458 | ||
| Donations | 0 | 89,782 | 0 | 59,229 |
| (Deficit)/Surplus for the Year | 4,008 | 752 | ||
| Opening Capital Account – 6 April 2021 | 5,584 | 4,832 | ||
| Closing Capital Account – 5 April 2022 | 9,592 | 5,584 | ||
| Represented By: | ||||
| Yorkshire Bank Plc | 9,322 | 4,524 | ||
| CBF Deposit | 100 | 100 | ||
| Petty Cash Balance | 170 | 208 | ||
| 9,592 | 4,832 |
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 2022 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 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.
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.