Annual Report (Year ending 31st August 2019)
TRUSTEES:-
Pastor T H Thomas, Mr P G Lawrence, Mr D P Lawrence, Mr R E Kennett, Mrs J Callow.
The Church here in Wappenham and Slapton was established 1996 and continues in the work we believe the Lord has called us to do. Our main aim is to preach the Bible as the word of God and hold out the Lord Jesus Christ as the hope and Saviour of a lost world.
Our main Sunday services are held in Wappenham Chapel at 10:30am and in Slapton Chapel at 5pm. We meet around the Lord’s Table on the first Sunday of each month after the service. On Tuesday evenings we hold a Bible study/prayer meeting at 7:30 in the Wappenham Chapel. During the morning services in Wappenham we also hold a Sunday school for the children in the schoolroom. We do have a child protection policy in place and all of those working with the children are DBS certified.
There is a small library of various types of Christian books in the Wappenham Chapel for general use. These books are available to read at no charge.
The ladies of the Church meet every other week on a Wednesday morning in the homes of one of the ladies for a time of prayer and fellowship. Each Saturday morning (weather permitting) we go into Towcester town centre to speak to people and give out free literature to anyone interested.
We meet for a joint prayer meeting with three other churches in the Northampton area every three months and with a church in Banbury twice yearly.
Every year we send financial support to various missionary societies whose work is abroad, as well as supporting the work of Caring for Life (a Christian organisation in Leeds whose work is primarily among vulnerable people).
We continue to maintain the two chapel buildings and they are currently both in good working order. Both chapels have disabled toilet facilities. We have recently been looking into the possibility of finding a venue for the morning services in Towcester but to date have not found anything suitable.
During election times both of the chapels are used as Polling Stations by the local Council.
In total there are currently 15 members although we are pleased to see new people meeting with us whenever they come. There are approximately 30 that meet each Sunday morning which is encouraging for a church in a rural setting like ours.
The balance in hand at 31/08/2019 is £91,386. The accounts have been confirmed at the church member’s meeting and examined and approved by J.R. Watson & Co. (Chartered Accountants), Northampton. The accounts have been attached.
“God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”. Romans 5:8
Pastor Trevor Thomas (Pastor and Church Trustee)
SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH
CONTENTS
| PAGE | 1 | Independent Examiner’s Report |
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| 2 | Statement of Financial Activities | |
| 3 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH
This report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2020, which are set out on pages 2 and 3, is in respect of an examination carried out under s.43 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act), and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act, as amended)
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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
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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 I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
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proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of the Act); and
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accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs S E Leathem J R Watson & Co Eastgate House 11 Cheyne Walk Northampton NN1 5PT
16 November 2020
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SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| 2020 £ £ RECEIPTS INCOMING RESOURCES FROM DONORS Offerings 29,940 Income tax recovered 6,718 36,658 OTHER VOLUNTARY INCOMING RESOURCES Donations 540 CFL collection 167 707 INCOME FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH E.T. subscriptions 47 INCOME FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO GENERATE FUNDS Hire of halls 140 Village meal - 140 INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Bank interest 440 TOTAL RECEIPTS 37,992 PAYMENTS GRANTS TO FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Mission and relief agencies 1,567 CHURCH ACTIVITIES Pastor’s stipend 36,908 Preachers and speakers 650 37,558 CHURCH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Maintenance 265 Insurance 1,012 Printing and stationery 337 Heating 1,856 Water charges 727 Telephone 158 Gifts 130 Payroll preparation 250 Hire of halls - Hymn books 43 Sundries - 4,778 TOTAL PAYMENTS 43,903 DEFICIT OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS £(5,911) Bank current and deposit accounts at 31 August 2020 83,948 Accrual at 31 August 2020 170 NI debtor 1,527 Accrual at 31 August 2019 (170) Bank current and deposit accounts at 31 August 2019 (91,386) £(5,911) |
2019 £ £ 30,244 6,191 36,435 1,155 - 1,155 83 170 231 401 461 38,535 1,689 36,058 615 36,673 65 966 311 1,833 292 160 1,050 298 64 488 138 5,665 44,027 £(5,492) 91,386 (170) - 104 (96,812) £(5,492) |
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SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 AUGUST 2020
| MONETARY ASSETS HSBC Investment account Lloyds deposit account Current account Cash TOTAL CASH OTHER ASSETS Freehold premises at cost Debtor LIABILITIES Creditors TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY: Premises financed General fund Notes 1. General fund At 31 August 2019 Excess of payments over receipts At 31 August 2020 £ |
General Fund £ 60,000 15,000 8,558 390 83,948 110,841 1,527 112,368 (170) (170) £196,146 £ 91,743 104,403 £196,146 £ £ 110,314 (5,911) 104,403 |
Totals 2020 £ 60,000 15,000 8,558 390 83,948 110,841 1,527 112,368 (170) (170) 196,146 £ 91,743 104,403 196,146 £ |
2019 £ 60,000 25,000 5,896 490 91,386 110,841 - 110,841 (170) (170) 202,057 91,743 110,314 202,057 |
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SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH
CONTENTS
| PAGE | 1 | Independent Examiner’s Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Statement of Financial Activities | |
| 3 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
1
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH
This report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2020, which are set out on pages 2 and 3, is in respect of an examination carried out under s.43 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act), 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 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention
-
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 the accounting requirements of the Act; or
-
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs S E Leathem J R Watson & Co Eastgate House 11 Cheyne Walk Northampton NN1 5PT
16 November 2020
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SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020 GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| 2020 £ £ RECEIPTS INCOMING RESOURCES FROM DONORS Offerings 29,940 Income tax recovered 6,718 36,658 OTHER VOLUNTARY INCOMING RESOURCES Donations 540 CFL collection 167 707 INCOME FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH E.T. subscriptions 47 INCOME FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO GENERATE FUNDS Hire of halls 140 Village meal - 140 INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Bank interest 440 TOTAL RECEIPTS 37,992 PAYMENTS GRANTS TO FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Mission and relief agencies 1,567 CHURCH ACTIVITIES Pastor’s stipend 36,908 Preachers and speakers 650 37,558 CHURCH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Maintenance 265 Insurance 1,012 Printing and stationery 337 Heating 1,856 Water charges 727 Telephone 158 Gifts 130 Payroll preparation 250 Hire of halls - Hymn books 43 Sundries - 4,778 TOTAL PAYMENTS 43,903 DEFICIT OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS £(5,911) Bank current and deposit accounts at 31 August 2020 83,948 Accrual at 31 August 2020 170 NI debtor 1,527 Accrual at 31 August 2019 (170) Bank current and deposit accounts at 31 August 2019 (91,386) £(5,911) |
2019 £ £ 30,244 6,191 36,435 1,155 - 1,155 83 170 231 401 461 38,535 1,689 36,058 615 36,673 65 966 311 1,833 292 160 1,050 298 64 488 138 5,665 44,027 £(5,492) 91,386 (170) - 104 (96,812) £(5,492) |
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SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 AUGUST 2020
| MONETARY ASSETS HSBC Investment account Lloyds deposit account Current account Cash TOTAL CASH OTHER ASSETS Freehold premises at cost Debtor LIABILITIES Creditors TOTAL LIABILITIES TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY: Premises financed General fund Notes 1. General fund At 31 August 2019 Excess of payments over receipts At 31 August 2020 £ |
General Fund £ 60,000 15,000 8,558 390 83,948 110,841 1,527 112,368 (170) (170) £196,146 £ 91,743 104,403 £196,146 £ £ 110,314 (5,911) 104,403 |
Totals 2020 £ 60,000 15,000 8,558 390 83,948 110,841 1,527 112,368 (170) (170) 196,146 £ 91,743 104,403 196,146 £ |
2019 £ 60,000 25,000 5,896 490 91,386 110,841 - 110,841 (170) (170) 202,057 91,743 110,314 202,057 |
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