Bethel Community Church Report of the Trustees for the year 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st August 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIONS DETAILS:
Registered Charity Number: 1050244 Principal Address: Pond Lane, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1BQ. Trustees: J Gunn (Lead Pastor). D Wood. D Pollard. A Richardson.
Treasurer: D Wood.
Independent Examiner: Keith Lyons Certified Public Accountants, Suite 1b, Gateway Business Centre, Barncoose Industrial Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3RQ
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT:
The charity is controlled by its governing document, Assemblies of God Model Deed 2 and constitutes an unincorporated charity. There are currently four Trustees. They are responsible for making sure that Bethel Community Church complies with charity law, that proper financial accounts are kept and independently reviewed, that meetings and decisions are recorded and that policies and procedures are developed and followed. The trustees also ensure that Bethel Community Church adheres to the general tenets laid down by the Assemblies of God of which Bethel Community Church is a member. The trustees continue to comply with their duties having due regard to guidance on public benefit.
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Risk management:
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide assurance against fraud and error.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES :
Objectives and aims:
(A) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement in such ways and in such parts of the united kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit; (B) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the united kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time think fit; and (C) to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the united kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit.
Significant activities:
Bethel has seen an increase in attendance in its faith related services it provides. Sunday morning and Thursday evening meetings have both been well attended.
The youth cabin was completed in this period and now provides a suitable and comfortable space for children and youth activities.
The church, during this period open its doors on a Sunday evening once a month for a church youth club. This club has been supported by local teenagers. The club provides a safe space for youth to gather to enjoy games, conversations and company. The club also provides an opportunity for youth to discuss matters that are important to them.
In October 2022, Bethel began a project to tackle food waste and poverty within the community. The project was named “Bethel Community Larder and Café”. It works alongside local shops, charities and service providers. Its aim is
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to partner with shops who have food surplus and pass that excess food onto people and families, free of charge, who need it. The project works with those who are homeless; those who are struggling financially (from all walks of life) and those who are living with mental health problems.
Every Tuesday morning, between fifty and one hundred and fifty people from the community attend the church and collect food items and other products (such as free sanitary items). A free café is also available at the church during this time which a number of people who access the larder also use. The church provides a safe and warm place for people to enjoy hot drink and food and company. A number of people who access the café state they suffer from loneliness and value having the space to come to each week. Other community agencies are present in the café at this time to help provide advice and guidance to those service users who need signposting or guidance.
An review on this project was recently carried out by the church trustees and it was found to be meeting all of the Bethel Community Church charity objectives as mentioned previously in this document and in particularly objectives [B] and [C].
As well as church activities, the local Cocaine Anonymous (CAUK) used the Bethel facilities each Monday to host their meetings.
FINANCIAL REVIEW:
Bethel Community Church at this time has agreed a contingency reserve level of £11000. The church has no funds in deficit.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signature: J.Gunn Full Name: Jason Robert Gunn Position Held: Lead Pastor Date: 15th May 2024
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BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH ACCOUNTS REPORT
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023
We report on the accounts to the Charity for the year ended 31st August which are set out on pages 2 and 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5) of the Charities Act and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes the 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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(i) which gives 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 accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
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(ii) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Suite 1b
Gateway Business Centre Barncoose Industrial Estate Redruth TR15 3RQ
14th March 2024.
Keith Lyons Certified Public Accountants
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
POND LANE, REDRUTH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023
| Receipts Bank balance at 1St September 2022 Donations restricted AOG HMRC Offerings: Wednesday Sunday Donations Coffee morning Camp Welfare Commissioning Gifts Personal gift JG Gift Ukraine Bank charges (Net) Bank Interest |
Restricted Funds 9,178.18 3,245.77 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12,423.95 |
Unrestricted Last Year Funds 2021 19,720.02 62,591.01 - - 3,603.59 5,541.59 - - 30,863.02 33,615.08 140.35 195.51 - 318.00 - 100.00 - 70.00 60.00 - - 200.00 - 100.00 - 686.00 - 175.00 109.77 10.84 54,496.75 103,603.03 |
Last Year 2021 62,591.01 - 5,541.59 - 33,615.08 195.51 318.00 100.00 70.00 - 200.00 100.00 686.00 175.00 10.84 |
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BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
POND LANE, REDRUTH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023
| Payments Pastors salary and NIC Gifts to visiting speakers Donations Evangelism 318 Heat and light Church maintenance Telephone and Internet Stationery Insurance Accountancy fees AOG Subscriptions CCLI Bank charges Website and computer Travel and training Refurb Outreach Sundry expenses Bank balances at 31st August 2023 Unrestricted Restricted |
Restricted Funds - - 440.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9,404.98 - - 9,844.98 2,578.97 12,423.95 |
Unrestricted Funds 29,707.08 575.00 - 1,200.00 72.50 1,747.63 377.71 514.04 - 1,356.34 342.00 1,246.21 454.89 - - - - 200.66 1,252.59 39,046.65 15,450.10 54,496.75 |
Last Year 2021 28,824.85 950.00 1,946.00 2,200.00 64.50 819.32 12,869.19 588.91 146.80 1,106.87 324.00 1,224.96 434.66 - 233.87 69.30 21,025.93 143.88 1,731.79 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74,704.83 19,720.02 9,178.18 |
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| 103,603.03 |
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
POND LANE, REDRUTH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023
| Receipts Payments Bank balances at 1st September 2022 Nat West Net movement in funds as above Bank balances at 31st August 2023 Nat West No. 39605256 No. 05810388 No. 39605264 No. 39605256 No. 05810388 No. 39605264 Note 1 movement of funds |
Restricted 3,245.77 9,844.98 6,599.21 |
Unrestricted 34,776.73 39,046.65 4,269.92 - |
Total 38,022.50 48,891.63 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 10,869.13 - |
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| 10,384.42 10,524.75 7,989.03 |
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| 28,898.20 10,869.13 - |
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| 18,029.07 £ |
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| 5,739.88 10,619.79 1,669.40 |
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| 18,029.07 £ |
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH ACCOUNTS REPORT
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023
We report on the accounts to the Charity for the year ended 31st August which are set out on pages 2 and 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5) of the Charities Act and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes the 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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(i) which gives 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 accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
-
(ii) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Suite 1b
Gateway Business Centre Barncoose Industrial Estate Redruth TR15 3RQ
14th March 2024.
Keith Lyons Certified Public Accountants
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
POND LANE, REDRUTH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023
| Receipts Bank balance at 1St September 2022 Donations restricted AOG HMRC Offerings: Wednesday Sunday Donations Coffee morning Camp Welfare Commissioning Gifts Personal gift JG Gift Ukraine Bank charges (Net) Bank Interest |
Restricted Funds 9,178.18 3,245.77 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12,423.95 |
Unrestricted Last Year Funds 2021 19,720.02 62,591.01 - - 3,603.59 5,541.59 - - 30,863.02 33,615.08 140.35 195.51 - 318.00 - 100.00 - 70.00 60.00 - - 200.00 - 100.00 - 686.00 - 175.00 109.77 10.84 54,496.75 103,603.03 |
Last Year 2021 62,591.01 - 5,541.59 - 33,615.08 195.51 318.00 100.00 70.00 - 200.00 100.00 686.00 175.00 10.84 |
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BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
POND LANE, REDRUTH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023
| Payments Pastors salary and NIC Gifts to visiting speakers Donations Evangelism 318 Heat and light Church maintenance Telephone and Internet Stationery Insurance Accountancy fees AOG Subscriptions CCLI Bank charges Website and computer Travel and training Refurb Outreach Sundry expenses Bank balances at 31st August 2023 Unrestricted Restricted |
Restricted Funds - - 440.00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9,404.98 - - 9,844.98 2,578.97 12,423.95 |
Unrestricted Funds 29,707.08 575.00 - 1,200.00 72.50 1,747.63 377.71 514.04 - 1,356.34 342.00 1,246.21 454.89 - - - - 200.66 1,252.59 39,046.65 15,450.10 54,496.75 |
Last Year 2021 28,824.85 950.00 1,946.00 2,200.00 64.50 819.32 12,869.19 588.91 146.80 1,106.87 324.00 1,224.96 434.66 - 233.87 69.30 21,025.93 143.88 1,731.79 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74,704.83 19,720.02 9,178.18 |
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| 103,603.03 |
BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
POND LANE, REDRUTH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2023
| Receipts Payments Bank balances at 1st September 2022 Nat West Net movement in funds as above Bank balances at 31st August 2023 Nat West No. 39605256 No. 05810388 No. 39605264 No. 39605256 No. 05810388 No. 39605264 Note 1 movement of funds |
Restricted 3,245.77 9,844.98 6,599.21 |
Unrestricted 34,776.73 39,046.65 4,269.92 - |
Total 38,022.50 48,891.63 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 10,869.13 - |
|||
| 10,384.42 10,524.75 7,989.03 |
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| 28,898.20 10,869.13 - |
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| 18,029.07 £ |
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| 5,739.88 10,619.79 1,669.40 |
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| 18,029.07 £ |