2020-12-31-accounts - Mount Of Olives, Coleford

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Annual Report of Church Officers 2021

The following church groups have submitted reports for 2020 - 21 :

Media

It has often been repeated that the Church is the body of believers not just the building. When we are encouraged in Hebrews 10 v 24-25 not to give up meeting together in order to spur each other on, it’s very easy, under normal circumstances, to equate that with attending the building and engaging in meetings and services; It’s where we gather, where we meet, where we have fellowship and where we join with others in corporate acts of worship and have communion with each other. But the circumstances of this past 18 months have been anything but normal. ‘Meeting’ has taken on a new, extended, meaning and we have all needed to learn new skills in order to continue to gather in such a way that we are able to continue to worship, fellowship and commune with each other, and spur each other on in our faith. The media team have been an active part of providing creative solutions throughout this period and we thank the Pastor and Church Council for working with us to find and fund the solutions, and to ZN for attending to the necessary administrative tasks to make them happen.

Whilst this is not an exhaustive list, this will hopefully give you a flavour of our involvement throughout the various phases of the church’s response to the various lockdown restrictions:

Phase 1 - Pastor Phil Solo Broadcasts from home

●Recording and distributing audio recordings for message on CD to those not able to access the online content
●Recording several worship sessions and producing lyric videos of our worship team for use in broadcasts
●Creating an ipad/mobile solution for those without internet access at home to be able engage with Sunday services, prayer meetings and Joy.

Phase 2 - Broadcast from the building to homes

●Design and build a live broadcast solution so that weekly services could be broadcast from the church building.
●Install a new network in the church building to protect the integrity of the broadcast.
●Integrate the broadcast system with the current sound system to improve audio quality

Phase 3 - Hybrid meetings (in-person + at-home)

●Move the broadcast system into the sound room

●Evaluate and install new multi-positional camera to improve video content.

I would like to place on record my thanks to both SB and MP for their constant support, each and every week, and for their willingness to learn and operate new systems in order to keep the church meetings operational. Thanks also to ZN who has stepped in several times to help when I have not been available. If anyone has an interest in joining the team, please do let me know.

Ignite (Alternate Friday evenings)

Ignite is a Christian Youth Group for school years 7 – 11, that’s Secondary school age 11 to 16 years of age. Our aim is to provide a safe environment for the young people, to give them a fun time, but also to share with them the gospel message, and bring them into a relationship with Christ and into the church.

We started 2020 off with mostly church family children, averaging about 12 young people each fortnightly meeting. In March 2020 when we went into lockdown, this made the normal format for ignite very difficult. We tried a couple of ideas on-line, but it was not possible to maintain this on a regular basis.

We tried to launch a mental health discussion group called Kintsugi for this age group at the beginning of 2021, but the uptake was insufficient to make it practical.

We are currently still trying to relaunch some form of young people work within the church and are also advertising for a youth worker through the SWYM (South West Youth Missions) agency.

Slam (Thursday evening)

SLAM (Serve God Love others And Make a joyful noise) continued to be held on a Thursday from 6-7PM in term time, for children age 4 to school year 6 (Age 11).

Once again, SLAM being held owes much to the help and support given by its volunteers.

In light of COVID 19 and the suspension of in person meetings, the SLAM leaders endeavoured to make an online version of SLAM available. These were prerecorded, containing songs, games, Bible lessons (told in various ways) and having its very own dedicated news channel!

Prior to the online versions airing, the children who attend SLAM received a home visit with a flyer and small goodie bag. There were opportunities to talk to some of the children and their parents. This was appreciated.

Though not able to air weekly, between May 2020 and August 2021, a total of sixteen SLAM online versions became available to view. They too, covered the festivals of Christmas and Easter, and SLAM’s alternative to Halloween, SLAM Dazzle.

Kids Church (Sunday morning )

Kids Church was held during the Sunday morning service when the church was open. We welcomed all children from ages 4 to years 7 (and 3 years old if parents attended church). Approximately 15 children attended each week.

At the end of March 2020 we went into lockdown due to Covid 19. During the lockdown we provided activity packs for the children, including bible stories to read or watch on Youtube. Also activity sheets or a craft relating to the bible story. We looked Super heroes in the Bible. Including Jesus, Mary, Daniel and David.

At the Easter we had some of the children record videos of the Easter story for the Easter service.

Kid’s church started again back in the church on May 9[th] 2021, looking at the story of Paul. During this time, we had 7 children attend, with the children staying in the service until preaching time, staying together in one group.

Little Angels

In April this year after much working around Covid restrictions we launched 2 groups for the under 5s:

Mini Angels for pre-crawling babies, and Muddy Angels, an outdoor group aimed at toddlers and any younger siblings too. With limited numbers, we decided to keep Mini Angels to the parents and babies that joined in the first 2 weeks. This meant that we had 9 families consistently attend between April and July. Mini Angels featured free play, songs and refreshments for adults. We also ensured each week we were available to chat and get to know the mums and babies (Dads/carers were welcome but we found Mums and a Granny were our regulars!) We were intentional about offering prayer within the group and via prayer slips which was taken up every week brilliantly. Everyone said how relaxed and at ease and welcomed they felt. As far as we are aware, no one had previous links to our Church / groups. We have invited all these families to join us in September.

Muddy Angels featured lots of outdoor story/crafts/exploring using the Salvation Army 'Get OWT' material, and always included a link to God's creation, a prayer, some music with Christian content and a story-time 'blessing' at the end. We reached over 30 different families, the majority of whom had not been linked with the Church before, and many that travelled from well outside Coleford to join us. We had around 8-10

families that attended on repeated occasions and we had brilliant feedback especially from them.

Going forward in September we are continuing a 2 group format, alternating each group, as we have found the ability to build relationship with the families at Mini Angels in this age group (and smaller) context was really powerful. Both groups will be indoors at the church with some outdoor Muddy Angels sessions every half term/term when we are able. We are keen to ensure we have helpers that can be a consistent, friendly and familiar face to chat to, and to give support to parents and little ones as needed.

Our aim with both groups is to serve the local families, providing a safe, warm and welcoming haven, the motivation being that we are sharing the love of God and His care for them through us and the groups. Please speak to GW/SM if you could consider helping - this could be in the form of prayer, writing welcome cards, preparing crafts or at the group or special events.

Joy (Thursday morning)

JOY – Just Older Youth is just that. It is a department within Mount of Olives Coleford that focuses on those of senior age. A JOY meeting is held each Thursday, and comprises of a cooked lunch followed by a time of praise and worship, Unfortunately JOY was suspended after 12[th] March 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. On the 2[nd] Thursday each month a prayer, coffee and cake morning was held in place of the normal meeting.

Contact has been maintained with this group throughout the pandemic by telephone calls and visitation. Where invited, communion has been held. A Christmas gift was given to each member of the group. Each also receives a birthday card.

To maintain some continuity with the group videos sharing prayer, bible reading, older style worship songs, a quiz and ministry have been prepared on a 2-4 weekly basis. These have been shared on YouTube. On 5[th] August 2021 JOY had Afternoon Tea to meet together again and renew acquaintances after the pandemic.

It is planned to restart the “normal regular service” of JOY in early September and hoping that others will join the group adding to the 30 or so who usually attend.

Thanks must expressed to the workers who, diligently, make JOY possible.

JOY, I believe remains a vital part of the Mount of Olives church in Coleford.

Charity number: 1050303 Mount of Olives (Coleford) Trustees, report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Contents Page Legal and administrative information Trustees report Independent examiners, report Statement of fmancial activities Income and expenditure account Intentionally Blank Balance sbeet Notes to the fmancial statements 9-12

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Legal and administrative information Charity number 1050303 Trustees Paul Nicholls Stephen Rosser Terrance Mainwaring Phil Worthington Accountants Oversby & Company Unit IC Crucible Close Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RE Bankers HSBC The Cross Gloucester Gloucestershire GLI 2AP

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2020 The tntstees present their report and the financia] statements for the year ended 31 December 2020. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report are Set out on page l. Structureg governance and management Sunday and weeknight services for all ages. Little Angels for &qrers and children up to 5 years old. Kids Church for primary school age during Sunday AM service; SLAM for children 4 years to Year 6; Ignite youth group for Year 7 to Year I I pupils; JOY for the over 60's with meal and varried programme; Music Group and missions outreach GEM group for Ladies and BLOKES group for rnen.

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2020 Statement of trustees, responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report alld the fllLqncia] statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trnstees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming resourL%s and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Clwities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasouable and PTudenL stste whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followe subject to any rnaterlal deparnres disclosed and explained in the financial ststements: and prepare the fmancial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trnstees are responsible for keeping proper accOting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any titne the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the fllwicial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They aTe also responsible for safeouarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other On behalf of the board Secretary

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Independent examiner's report to the trustees on the Ullaudited fmancial statements of Mount of Olives (Coleford). I report on the accounts of Mount of Olives (Coleford) for the year ended 31 Decemlxr 2020 set out on pages 2 to 12. Respective responsibilities of trustees and Independent examiner As the charitys trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the account4 you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act), as amended by section 28 of the Charities Act 2006 does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 43(3)(a) of the ACL as amended; to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7)(b) of the Ac¢ as amended; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My eination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounling records kept by the clwity and a CA)mparison of the accounts presented with those record& It also includes consideration of any unusual it¢ms or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedur&s 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 e and fair view, and the report is litnited to those matters set oul in the ststement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination. llo matter has come to my attention: (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements- to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and to prepare accounts which accord wlth the accounting records and to comply with the accountmg requirements of the Act have not been n( or (ll) to whicty in my Opinio attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper uaderstanding of the accounts to be reache(L Mr. Daniel John Oversby c.p. Independent examiner Unit IC Crucible Close Colefonl Gloucestershire GL16 8RE

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Statement of financial activities For the year ellded 31 December 2020 Unrestrieted funds 2020 Total 2019 Total Notes Incoming resources Incomino resources from generating fimds: Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Investment income Other incoming resources 64,085 285 312 64,085 285 312 93,599 1,299 197 750 Tot21 incoming resources 64,682 64,682 95,845 Resources expended Establishment costs Motor and travelling expenses Legal and professional fees Other office expenses Gifts & MissiioDS 27,762 27,762 11,810 (67) 25,633 10,088 5,791 37,362 6,177 5252 37,362 6.177 5.252 Totsl resourtt5 expended 76.553 76,553 53255 Totsl fiumls brought forward 131,707 131.707 89,117 Total funds earried foThard 119.836 119,836 131,707 The statement of fmancial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separat¢ statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepare(L All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities. The notes on pages 9 to 12 fonn an Integral part of these financial ststemeDt&

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Income and expenditure account For the year ellded 31 December 2020 2020 2019 Notes Intome Net gains from disposal of income fund fed &ssets 64.370 94.898 750 Total income 64,370 95,648 Operating expenditure (76.553) (53255) Opernting (deficit)/surplus (12,183) 42J93 Other Ineome Interest receivable and similar income 312 312 Retsined (deficit)/surplus for the financlaj year (11,871) 42,590 All activities derive from contlliuing operations. The notes on pages 9 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements.

Mount of Olives (Coleford) The notes on pages 9 to 12 forni an integral part of these financial ststement

Moullt of Olives (Coleford) Balance sheet as at 31 December 2020 2020 2019 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Cath at bank and in hand 31,701 31,700 89,137 101,007 89,137 101.007 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (999) (1,000) Net current assets 88,138 100,007 Net assets 119,839 131.707 Funds Unrestricted income fimds 119,836 131,707 Total funds 119.836 131,707 The fmancial statements were approved by the trustees on and signed on its behalf by Paul Nicholls Trustee The notes on pages 9 to 12 form an Integral part ofthese financial slatemellt&

Mount of Olives (Cojeford) Notes to fmancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 Aecounting policies The principal acLx)unti]Jg policies are SumMed below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and the preceding year. 1.1. Basis ofaecounting The financial ststements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005) and the Charities Act 1993. 1.2. Cashflow The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRSI from the requirement to produce a cashfiow statement because it is a small charity. IJ. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charty is entitled to the inrA)me and the amount be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of fmancial activities when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perforniance by the cknty. are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of servicxs provided by volunteers has not been include Gifts donated for resale are illcluded as incoming resources within activities for generating funds when they are sol(L Income from the charity shop is included in the year in which it is receivable. Income from investments is included in the year in which it is receivable. 1.4. Resources expended Expenditure is recogllised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which annot be fulty recoverf and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fimthaising putposes including the charityes shop. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that ¢an be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating ]nforntion in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly ill support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project managemenL

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Notes to fmaneial statemellts for the year ellded 31 December 2020 1.5. Tangible red assets and depreciation Tangible red &ssets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciatioJL Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life. as follows: Land and buildings Fixtures, fittings alld equipment Straight line over years 20% Strdigbt Line Voluntary income UnrutrACted funds 2020 Totsl 2019 Totsl Offerings. Collections and Donations Gift Aid Gifts Designated Building Gifts Designated Gilts Great Oaks Tax Refunds 57,752 57.752 27,456 31912 50 20,000 313 12,868 6.333 6,333 64,085 64,085 93,599 Activities for generating funds Unrestrieted funds 2020 Totsl 2019 Total Hire of Building Trips Tuck Shop Donations from Materials distributed 780 65 168 52 65 168 52 429 90 285 285 1,299 Investment income Unrestricted funds 2020 Total 2019 Total Bank interest receivable 312 312 197 312 312 197

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Notes to fmancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 Other incoming resources 2020 Totsl 2019 Total Gain on disposal of tangible fixed ets 750 750 Employees Employment costs A salary w&s paid to the Minister and is included in the costs outlined ill Training and Teachi This includes the cost of a Pension Scheme. Number of employees The average monthly numbers of employees (including the trustees) during the year, calculated on the basis of ll time equivalen was as follows: 2020 Number 2019 Number Minister Land 2nd Fixtures, buildings fittings and freehold equipment Tangible fixed assets Totsl Cost At l January 2020 and At 31 December 2020 31,000 500 200 31.700 Net book values At 31 December 2020 31,000 500 200 31,700 At 31 December 2019 31.000 500 200 31.701 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2020 2019 Trade creditors I,0 1,000

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted funds Total funds Fund balances at 31 DecembeT 2020 as represented by. Current assets 119.836 119,836 I 19,836 119,836 10. Unrestrieted funds At At 1st April Incoming Outgoing 31st March 2020 resources resources 2020 Unrestricted Funds 131,707 64,682 (76,553) 119,836 Purpose5 of unrestricted funds General Fullds for Runing Costs

Mount of Olives (Coleford) The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts.

Moullt of Olives (Coleford) Detailed statement of finalleial activities For the year ended 31 Decejnber 2020 2020 2019 Charitable activities Actfvity I Aciivilies w7derlaken direcily Establisbment - Light & heat Estsblislllnent - Rep. & nAnt. Estsblisbment . Insurance Establisbment- Other Training & Teaching Visiting Speakers Teaching Resources Bible&lBooklMagrines Publicity Outreach 3.091 21,483 1,608 1.084 35.819 251 3,509 3248 2,441 1.521 1,163 23,525 1,401 2,156 355 329 200 67.191 36.139 Support cosis Professional - Other Postage and Sationery Telephone Subscriptions and LiLxnces Office Equipment Cojllputer Costs 1292 93 1,076 664 50 439 707 23 1.020 4.176 378 1.651 3,614 7.955 Activity I totsl expenditure 70,805 44,094 Total charitsble activity expenditure 70,805 44,094 Other resourees expended Gifts & Missiions 5,252 5,791 Net incominW(outgoing) resources for the year (88,629) (36,860)

Mount of Olives (Coleford) Detailed statement of fmaneial activities For the year ended 31 Deeember 2020 2020 2019 Incomfing resources Incoming resources from generatlng funds: Yolunlary income Offtrings, Colkctions and Donations Gift Aid Gifts Designated Building Gifts Designated Gifts Great Oaks Tax Refunds 57,752 27.456 32,912 50 20.000 313 12.868 6.333 64,085 93599 Activiliesfor generalingfvnds Hire of Building Trips Tuck Shop Donations from Materials distributed 780 65 168 52 429 285 1299 IM?lment income Bank interest receAvable 312 312 Totsl incomlng resources from generating funds 64,682 95,095 Other incoming resources Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets 750 750 Total incoming resources 64.682 95.845 Resollrces expended Costs of generating funds: Fundraising trading: eost of goods sold and other Costs Community Fellowship Catering Tuck Shop Fellowship Support Fellowship Recreation Transport 1,676 663 247 851 (67) 480 100 (84) 496 3.370

Moullt of Olives (Coleford) Detailed statement of fmancial aetivities For the year ended 31 December 2020 Total fundraismng trading cost of goods sold and otber costs 496 3.370 Total costs ofgenerating funds 496 3,370

Charity number: 1050303 Mount of Olives (Coleford) Trustees, report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020

Mount of Olives (Coleford) The notes on pages 9 to 12 forni an integral part of these financial ststement

Mount of Olives (Coleford) The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts.