## 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