Trustees Annual Report 22 June 2022
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.
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.
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 31/08/2021 is £83,948. 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
LAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH CONTENrs PAGE Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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 2021. 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 r¢sponsibiliti¢s 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 proceduTe5 laid do 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 exaTnination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a Teview of the accounting recoTds kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items OT disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matteTS. 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 th¢ accounts. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter h&s 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 Chancery House 52 Sheep Street Northarnpton NNI 2LZ l November 2021
SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 2021 2020 RECEIPTS INCOMFNG RESOURCES FROM DONORS Offerings Income tax recovered 28,812 29,940 34,976 36,658 OTHER VOLUNTARY INCOMING RESOURCES Donations CFL collection 1.000 540 167 1,000 707 INCOME FROM OPEIUTtNG ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE WORK OF 'I'HE CHURCH E.T. subscriptions INCOME FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO GENERATE FUNDS Hire of halls 51 47 150 140 INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Bank interest 39 440 TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS GRANTS TO FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Mission and relief agencies CHURCH ACTIVITIES Pastor's stipend Preachers and speakers CHURCH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 1.400 1,567 36.228 150 36,908 650 36,378 37,558 Maintenance Insurance Printing and stationery Heating Water charge5 Telephone Payroll re aration Hire of Kair Hytnn book5 Sundries 352 1,039 250 1,037 360 159 265 1,012 337 1,856 727 158 130 250 269 43 74 TOTAL PAYMENTS DEFICIT OF RECEIPTS OVER PA YMENrs Bank current and dep051t accounts at 31 August 2021 Accrual at 31 August 2021 Nl debtor Accrual at 31 August 2020 Bank current and deposit accounts at 31 August 2020 81,160 83,948 170 1,527 913861 170 83 948)
SLAvfoN AND WAPPENHAM tNDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 A UST 2021 Tota]s General Fund 2021 2020 MONETARY ASSETS HSBC Investment account Lloyds deposit account Current account Cash 60,0(K> 15,000 5,898 262 60,000 15,000 5,898 262 60.000 25.000 8,558 390 TOTAL CASH OTHER ASSETS Freehold premises at cost Debtor 110,841 110.841 110.841 110,841 110,841 112.368 LIABILITIES Creditors TOTAL LIABILITIES 809 TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY: Premises financed General fund 91,743 91.743 91,743 104 403 Notes l. Gen¢r&l fund At 31 August 2020 Excess of payments over receipts 104.403 At 31 August 2021
LAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH CONTENrs PAGE Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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 2021. 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 r¢sponsibiliti¢s 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 proceduTe5 laid do 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 exaTnination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a Teview of the accounting recoTds kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items OT disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matteTS. 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 th¢ accounts. Independent examiner's statement In the course of my examination, no matter h&s 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 Chancery House 52 Sheep Street Northarnpton NNI 2LZ l November 2021
SLAPTON AND WAPPENHAM INDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 2021 2020 RECEIPTS INCOMFNG RESOURCES FROM DONORS Offerings Income tax recovered 28,812 29,940 34,976 36,658 OTHER VOLUNTARY INCOMING RESOURCES Donations CFL collection 1.000 540 167 1,000 707 INCOME FROM OPEIUTtNG ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE WORK OF 'I'HE CHURCH E.T. subscriptions INCOME FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO GENERATE FUNDS Hire of halls 51 47 150 140 INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Bank interest 39 440 TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS GRANTS TO FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Mission and relief agencies CHURCH ACTIVITIES Pastor's stipend Preachers and speakers CHURCH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 1.400 1,567 36.228 150 36,908 650 36,378 37,558 Maintenance Insurance Printing and stationery Heating Water charge5 Telephone Payroll re aration Hire of Kair Hytnn book5 Sundries 352 1,039 250 1,037 360 159 265 1,012 337 1,856 727 158 130 250 269 43 74 TOTAL PAYMENTS DEFICIT OF RECEIPTS OVER PA YMENrs Bank current and dep051t accounts at 31 August 2021 Accrual at 31 August 2021 Nl debtor Accrual at 31 August 2020 Bank current and deposit accounts at 31 August 2020 81,160 83,948 170 1,527 913861 170 83 948)
SLAvfoN AND WAPPENHAM tNDEPENDENT EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 A UST 2021 Tota]s General Fund 2021 2020 MONETARY ASSETS HSBC Investment account Lloyds deposit account Current account Cash 60,0(K> 15,000 5,898 262 60,000 15,000 5,898 262 60.000 25.000 8,558 390 TOTAL CASH OTHER ASSETS Freehold premises at cost Debtor 110,841 110.841 110.841 110,841 110,841 112.368 LIABILITIES Creditors TOTAL LIABILITIES 809 TOTAL NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY: Premises financed General fund 91,743 91.743 91,743 104 403 Notes l. Gen¢r&l fund At 31 August 2020 Excess of payments over receipts 104.403 At 31 August 2021