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2021-12-31-accounts

Cranleigh Community Church

Report and Accounts Year ended 31st December 2021

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

CRANLEIGH COMMUNITY CHURCH

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE GOVERNING DOCUMENT

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER

38/40 Cranleigh Road Dorset BH6 5JH

Declaration of Trust dated March 1930 1044869

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE CHARITY

Daniele Carmo Eugenio Carmo Timothy Cologne Colin Howard Frederick Potgieter

BANKERS

Caf Bank Ltd Lloyds Bank plc

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Jaimée Young Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

INDEX

Page 1 Legal and Administrative Details Pages 2-4 Trustees' Report Page 5 Independent Examiner's Report Page 6 Receipts and Payments Account Page 7 Statement of Assets & Liabilities Pages 8-9 Notes to the Accounts

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CRANLEIGH COMMUNITY CHURCH

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Objects of the charity

The charity, which is a church, is governed by a trust deed and is constituted as a trust. The charity's principal objects, as set out in its governing document, are to hold the premises known as Cranleigh Road Hall Trust to be used for:

a) The worship of God

Summary of the charity's main activities and achievements

To further the above objects and vision, the charity's main activities and achievements were as follows:

Cranleigh Community Church exists to serve the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of its members, associates and community and to engage in Christian mission. To this end, it organises and promotes activities that facilitate Christian worship and service and supports a number of initiatives that serve the practical needs of our community which include:

  1. The advancement of the Christian faith through preaching, teaching and counselling based on the moral and ethical framework established in Holy Scripture (Christian Bible) with the intention of developing individuals’ spirituality and their spiritual wellbeing.

  2. The provision of sacred spaces and worship services open to all.

  3. The provision of public rituals, prayer and services.

  4. Contributing to the spiritual and moral education of children and young people.

  5. Contributing towards a better society by running activities aimed at addressing specific needs in our local community.

  6. The provision of pastoral care to our members and any of our community who come to us for help and support.

  7. Providing comfort to the bereaved.

  8. Helping to provide social care to those in need.

The vast majority of its activities are organised and run by volunteers drawn from its membership and close associates who give freely of their time and energies in response to their love for God.

Sunday Services: We normally meet every Sunday from 10:30am at 40 Cranleigh Road, Southbourne. It’s a chance to meet together for fellowship, worship and Bible teaching.

CCC Kids during Sunday Services: Children normally watch a bible story video clip and/or alternatively participate in craft activities. All our kids' leaders have been checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service and undergo safeguarding training annually. In working with children we comply with the strictest policies to ensure the safety of our little ones.

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Through the week

A variety of groups and activities are run by Cranleigh on a regular basis, providing applications of the truth and love of Jesus across a range of contexts.

Life Groups: We believe that groups are vital in helping people find a place of belonging within the life of the church. Small groups of people meet together regularly online, in homes or anywhere convenient to meet! We believe they are an essential ingredient in discovering and living the abundant life that Jesus promised.

Community

By community we mean our “neighbours” as Jesus defined them. The needs of the people each of us live amongst. And the needs in the communities where our congregations meet. Through various initiatives and partnerships, we serve and give to make a difference, including:

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic our way of operating had to change dramatically throughout the past two years. With the lockdown on 23[rd] March 2020 all of our regular services and activities within the building ceased. Our links with local schools were also curtailed, however, some have been restored at the end of 2021.

Except for periods where government restrictions were imposed, we were able to maintain our Sunday Worship services, and, at the same time we were able to transmit them on line each week. Some other midweeks were also able to be held in the building. Government guidelines were adhered to at all times.

We also maintained contact with church members by telephone, social media, email and zoom throughout the year.

We were also able to form a link with a Brazilian Church, enabling them to use our building for their weekly service.

In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

Financial review

During the year income increased by £14,800, to £77,600, and expenditure decreased by £23,800, to £70,200. As a result the cash held by the charity increased by £7,400, to £44,300, of which £32,800 is unrestricted and can be used for any charitable purpose.

The funds that support the charity come primarily from the offerings and gifts made by members and friends of the church and are entirely voluntary. Occasionally individuals or organisations using the church facilities make a small financial gift to the church.

Reserves policy

The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £24,000 (which equates to about 4 months' of unrestricted expenditure) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely. At the year end, the charity held unrestricted cash of £32,800 and the charity is complying with its reserves policy.

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Governance

Responsibility for setting policy and for making operating decisions rest with the trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the charity. New trustees are selected and appointed by remaining trustees in consultation with the church leadership. Training is available to trustees to cover any specific needs.

The trustees require that the leadership team of Cranleigh Community Church ensure that Cranleigh Road Hall and the adjacent property is kept in proper repair and insured against risk. The trustees permit the hall and associated buildings to be used by the fellowship of believers under the guidance and direction of the church leaders. A team of elders provide spiritual leadership for Cranleigh Community Church and manage the practical affairs of the church.

Cranleigh Community Church is an independent, charismatic evangelical church, belonging to no denomination or ‘’stream’’. It is a member of the Evangelical Alliance of the United Kingdom.

The trustees regularly review the major risks faced by the charity and have established systems to mitigate any that are significant. The trustees believe that the financial controls in place and regular reporting of income and expenditure provides sufficient timely information to respond to adverse trends and ensure that the trust’s financial liabilities are covered.

The trustees operate a proactive child protection policy with associated detailed procedures. A similar policy has been established to cater for vulnerable adults. We obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearances for anyone who has regular contact with our children, young people and other vulnerable people. We obtain these through Thirty-one eight. We have established links with our local Social Services and use them and other recommended experts to provide relevant training.

Post year end

The elders and trustees decided it’s time to change the name of the church. Changing the name of our church was a process that took place over a considerable period of time and involved much prayer and input from all the leaders. The motivating factor was to denote fresh vision, a new season and transformed methods of operation. The new name, New Life Bournemouth, will denote exactly what it says - fresh new life for those already part of the fellowship and for our community. The steps required to change the name will be taken in 2022.

Responsibilities of trustees

Charity law requires us as Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year.

We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.

We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.

Approval

This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Colin Howard, Chair

Date: 05 September 2022

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

CRANLEIGH COMMUNITY CHURCH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Cranleigh Community Church ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2021 on pages 6 to 9 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  1. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Jaimée Young

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date: 06 September 2022

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CRANLEIGH COMMUNITY CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Notes
Income receipts
Donations
Gift aid receipts
Interest
Insurance claim
Total receipts
Payments
2
3
Total payments
Transfers between funds
5
Net movement in funds
Cash funds as at last year end
Cash funds at this year end
A
Net
of
receipts
/
(payments)
before
transfers
Grants
paid
in
relation
to
charitable
activities undertaken by others
Payments
in
relation
to
charitable
activities undertaken directly		 General
Designated
Funds
Funds
£
£
59,101
-
13,353
-
3
-
-
-
72,457
-
59,481
745
7,635
-
67,116
745
5,342
(745)
849
(849)
6,191
(1,594)
3,181
25,040
9,372
23,446
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
3,190
1,960
-
-
5,150
-
2,318
2,318
2,833
-
2,833
8,662
11,495		 Total
2021
£
62,291
15,313
3
-
77,607
60,226
9,953
70,178
7,429
-
7,429
36,883
44,313		 Total
2020
£
General
Funds
£
59,101
13,353
3
-
72,457
59,481
7,635
67,116
5,342
849
6,191
3,181
9,372
55,801
922
8
6,046
62,777
64,909
29,058
93,967
(31,190)
-
(31,190)
68,073
36,883

The notes on pages 8 - 9 form part of these accounts.

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CRANLEIGH COMMUNITY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

A
Cash funds
Cash at bank with immediate access
Undeposited funds
B
Other monetary assets
Gift aid due to charity
Other debtors
C
Liabilities
Falling due within one year:
PAYNE/NI or pension owed
Fee for Independent Examination
Accrued expenses
D
Assets retained for charity's own use
Land and buildings [freehold]
Contents and equipment		 General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
9,161
23,446
210
-
9,371
23,446
1,961
-
-
-
1,961
-
253
-
1,392
-
-
-
1,645
-
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
funds
£
11,495
-
11,495
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2021
£
44,103
210
44,313
1,961
-
1,961
253
1,392
-
1,645
Value
2021
£
1,442,782
136,388
1,579,170		 Total
2020
£
36,883
-
36,883
9,128
297
9,426
406
1,080
2,231
3,717
Value
2020
£
1,388,625
130,390
1,519,015

The trustees have used insurance values as the trustees are unable to reliably estimate current values; insurance values may differ materially from current values.

The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf

by date Colin Howard, Chair 05 September 2022

The notes on pages 8 - 9 form part of these accounts.

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CRANLEIGH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1 Accounting policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

2
Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly
Employment costs
Ministry expenses and training
Youth and children's work
Premises cost (including utilities and insurance)
Catering
Governance, professional fees and bank charges
Administration, office and support
Other costs
3
Grants and gifts paid to others
Organisations:
WEC International
Bible Society
Air Ambulance
Organisations < £1,000
Individuals		 Unrestrict Designated
funds
£
-
-
-
745
-
-
-
-
745
-
-
-
-
-
-
ed Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
934
-
-
-
1,384
2,318		 Total
2021
£
41,691
331
-
12,739
341
2,300
2,823
-
60,226
4,706
-
-
336
4,911
9,953		 Total
2020
£
General
funds
£
41,691
331
-
11,994
341
2,300
2,823
-
59,481
3,772
-
-
336
3,527
7,635
42,670
1,629
327
14,820
585
3,905
824
149
64,909
14,373
1,275
1,274
-
12,137
29,058

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CRANLEIGH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Transactions with related parties

No payments were made to trustees or persons related to them, except for reimbursement of expenses paid out on behalf of the charity.

5
Movement of funds
General funds
Designated funds
Insurance claim
Restricted funds
CAP
Fundraising for boiler
Building improvement
Legacy
Mission
Youth
Gift towards Daniela
Community & local ministries
Total funds		 Opening
balance
£
3,181
25,040
28,221
925
4,672
1,892
15
-
589
383
186
8,663
36,884		 Receipts
£
72,457
-
72,457
265
-
-
-
4,885
-
-
-
5,150
77,607		 Payments
£
(67,116)
(745)
(67,861)
-
-
-
-
(2,318)
-
-
-
(2,318)
(70,178)		 Transfers
£
849
(849)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Closing
balance
£
9,372
23,446
32,818
1,190
4,672
1,892
15
2,568
589
383
186
11,495
44,313

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