Charity number: 1050545
CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 September 2020
CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Contents Page For the year ended 30 September 2020
| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 5 |
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| Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 to 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 30 September 2020
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 30/09/2020. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
The Trust's contact details and names of the Trustees are included in the Independent Examiners report.
Trustees are responsible to ensure that the charity:
.Carries out its purposes for the public benefit .Complies with its governing document and the law .Acts in its best interest .Manages its resources responsibly .Acts with reasonable care and skill .Complies with statutory accounting and reporting requirements
New trustees are elected by the existing trustees from the members of the church.
The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
(1) Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ
(2) Ministering to the needy in the community.
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 30 September 2020
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
1) Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ
a) The church continued with the usual weekly Sunday services and the observance of Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. During the coronavirus lockdown all services were live-streamed from the Rector's home; the Rector delivered the Blessed Sacrament to members' homes for family or self-administration during live-streamed services. Once physical gathering resumed after the lockdown, the Sacrament continued to be offered to those isolating for health reasons.
b) Regular communal meals continued once a month after the Sunday services until prevented by the lockdown.
c) The women's group continued to hold monthly meetings combining food, fellowship, teaching and prayer until prevented by the lockdown. During and after the lockdown, meetings were held through video conferencing twice a month.
d) The intercessors' group continued on a weekly basis, using video conferencing technology as well as physical gatherings. During and after the lockdown all meetings were through video conferencing.
e) Monthly parish meetings continued until the lockdown, but then stopped because of the need to reschedule and accommodate other activities.
f) The Rector provided pastoral ministry to individuals as needs arose.
g) The annual Christmas party took place as usual and attracted a number of visitors.
h) Members were encouraged to initiate additional activities through video conferencing during the lockdown. New small groups for Bible study, prayer and fellowship were formed, and two previously existing groups resumed. Different groups met on a monthly, weekly or daily basis. Participants included members of the outreach in Edinburgh, our sister church in Paris and mission in Oslo, and non-members in Edinburgh, Germany and the Philippines, in addition to approximately two thirds of our older members. Approximately half the participants were not members in London - a significantly higher proportion than for physically gathered groups of this kind in the past.
i) The Rector continued to participate in an interdenominational prayer group for the Borough of Redbridge with other local church leaders before and after the lockdown.
j) Two members continued ministering to the outreach in Edinburgh, where a Christmas party and a late Saint Valentine's Day party took place. During and after the lockdown, physical visits were replaced by video conferencing as described in paragraph 1h), and a teaching seminar.
2) Ministering to the needy in the community
a) £588.16 in alms was donated during the course of the year. In view of the economic consequences of the lockdown, this was reserved for emergency use.
b) The Rector continued to serve at the Trussell Trust food bank in Ilford, Redbridge, praying and ministering to some clients on request.
c) £130 was raised for victims of the Taal volcano eruption in the Philippines.
d) Following the death of the Primate of our churches in the Philippines, £120 was raised for the bereaved family.
Further details
This was a challenging year, in which the lockdown and events in the members' lives had a major impact on the church's activities:
- Public physical gatherings were suspended for four months because of the lockdown, and for a further two months after restrictions were lifted because the decline in income made it necessary to find a cheaper venue. During and after the lockdown all services were shorter than normal, with less music, no personal ministry, and fewer people participating in ministry roles. When physical gathering resumed, many members were initially reluctant to attend, and some did not do so
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 30 September 2020
again during this reporting period.
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The Christmas raffle which had become an annual event in the 4 previous years did not take place as the organiser experienced poor health.
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Regular youth meetings stopped after one member returned to his usual country of residence and two others stopped attending the church.
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Plans for a pilgrimage to Israel and two overnight retreats in England were cancelled for these reasons and because of coronavirus restrictions.
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Plans to begin a new homegroup in a potentially strategic location were postponed because of a scheduling conflict, followed by the lockdown.
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Although the women's ministry continued and increased its frequency through video conferencing, the level of participation declined significantly.
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Monthly parish meetings continued stopped because of scheduling conflicts. An attempt to resume these meetings through video conferencing was unsuccessful.
There were nevertheless some positive developments:
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Many of the live-streamed services received significantly more views than the usual level of physical attendance (more than 400 views on one occasion). This could be a way to minister more extensively on an ongoing basis in the future in addition to gathering physically for worship, but to do this effectively would require people to set up and run the technology, additional equipment, and an adequate internet connection in the venue where services are conducted.
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In addition to the continuation of several existing ministries through video conferencing, new Bible studies and prayer groups were formed, as described above. Whilst there is no substitute for some aspects of physical gathering, this showed significant potential for increasing the extent and reach of such ministries in the future, without requiring extra resources.
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A new and cheaper venue was discovered and used in the last month of this reporting period; this may have potential for future activities.
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A significant amount in donations for the poor was received without the attraction of a raffle.
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 30 September 2020
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial review
The church's income continued its gradual decline at the beginning of this period, then fell more significantly in January and February as several members went abroad, some for several months.
As a result of coronavirus and the ensuing lockdown, attendance feel sharply in March and physical gatherings were suspended. In addition, several regular donors lost their income temporarily or permanently. Since most donations have been in cash, many members' regular contributions were suspended for the duration of the lockdown. A few began electronic donations. After the lockdown, some gave what they would otherwise have contributed during that period. This led to the beginning of a strong recovery.
In view of the church's declining income in the previous reporting period, in March the Rector's nominal working hours and income were reduced by 25%. Remaining funds from additional donations in the previous period helped cover the deficit until after the lockdown. The Trustees are grateful for the assistance of Gift Aid, which proved particularly helpful in this period.
Before the lockdown it had been agreed to reserve £15,000 as a building fund. It was very encouraging to end the accounting period with this fund intact.
Outlook for the future
Beyond encouraging the more cautious members to gather physically again whilst continuing to minister to those who isolate, one of the first priorities is to restore a fuller expression of worship with more extensive participation of the members in ministry roles. There is also an urgent need to implement men's, youth and children's ministries and to encourage the younger adults to become more involved in the life of the church.
In order to minister more effectively and extensively it would be desirable to obtain the use of a building in a more visible location, with more storage space and greater flexibility as to times of availability, and to increase the rental time. Savings could help to facilitate a future purchase with the assistance of international church funds. However, running and maintaining a building would require an increase in regular income, as would increasing rental hours at the venue from before the lockdown or renting one more fully suited to the church's needs. Another possibility would be to use funds from future Gift Aid claims for this purpose with the hope of attracting more attendees, and of regular donations increasing sufficiently to cover the cost fully.
The expansion of London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone affects access to the pre-lockdown venue in Pimlico for approximately 25% of our members, who travel by car. Together with the temporary use of a new venue in September, this has led to considering the possibility of long-term relocation. The new venue is a hall in the community in Woodford Green where the Rector lives; it is easier to envisage reaching out effectively in this area, where a few other members also live, than around the previous venue. It is more easily accessible for more of our members, including the car users, but further to travel for almost one third, and at least one family is likely to attend less frequently if the church meets there. The intention is to allow ample opportunity for members who have not yet done so to travel there before making a decision.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Charity registration number 1050545 Principal address 10 HUMBERSTONE ROAD PLAISTOW LONDON E13 9NJ
Trustees
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Rev Andrew Gossage Rev Jose Elmer Belmonte Ms Lilia Battaglia
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Report of the Tnjstees Continued For the year ended 30 September 2020 Indepthndent examiner CHRIS ATKINS SERVICES LIMITED 2 17 ASTRA HOUSE ARKLOW ROAD LONDON SE14 6BY Approved by the Board of Trusie8s and signad on its behall by 02 July 2021 Ms Lilia Battaglia 50113
CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
For the year ended 30 September 2020
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2020.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
CHRIS ATKINS SERVICES LIMITED 2.17 ASTRA HOUSE
ARKLOW ROAD LONDON SE14 6BY
02 July 2021
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 30 September 2020
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3/4 Evangelism Total Net income/expenditure Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ 32,675 32,675 (34,277) (34,277) (1,602) 17,968 16,366 |
2019 £ 57,113 |
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| 57,113 | ||
| (42,458) | ||
| (42,458) | ||
| 14,655 3,313 |
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| 17,968 |
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 September 2020
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 7 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 9 Total funds |
£ 2020 312 312 17,054 17,054 (1,000) 16,054 16,366 16,366 16,366 16,366 |
£ 2019 415 |
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| 415 | ||
| 18,553 | ||
| 18,553 | ||
| (1,000) 17,553 |
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| 17,968 | ||
| 17,968 | ||
| 17,968 | ||
| 17,968 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Ms Lilia Battaglia Trustee 02 July 2021
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 September 2020
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.
CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Statement of cash flows
The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard 1 from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST is small.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives.
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds Donations received Legacies received osts of charitable activities by fund type Unrestricted funds Evangelism |
2019 2020 £ £ 37,113 32,675 20,000 - 57,113 32,675 2019 2020 £ £ 42,458 34,277 |
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3. Costs of charitable activities by fund type
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
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4. Costs of charitable activities by activity type
| 2020 | 2019 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Activities undertaken directly | ||
| Evangelism | 34,277 | 42,458 |
| et income/(expenditure) for the year | ||
| This is stated after charging/(crediting): | ||
| 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation of owned fixed assets | 104 | 139 |
5. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
6. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.
7. Tangible fixed assets
| Musical Inst | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cost or valuation | and | |
| Equipments | ||
| £ | ||
| At 01 October 2019 | 4,752 | |
| At 30 September 2020 | 4,752 | |
| Depreciation | ||
| At 01 October 2019 | 4,337 | |
| Charge for year | 104 | |
| At 30 September 2020 | 4,441 | |
| Net book values | ||
| At 30 September 2020 | 311 | |
| At 30 September 2019 | 415 | |
| 8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
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9. Movement in funds
Unrestricted Funds
| Unrestricted Funds | ||||
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| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Balance at | |
| 01/10/2019 | resources | resources | 30/09/2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General | ||||
| General | 17,968 | 32,675 | (34,277) | 16,366 |
| 17,968 | 32,675 | (34,277) | 16,366 | |
| Unrestricted Funds - Previous year | ||||
| Balance at | Incoming | Outgoing | Balance at | |
| 01/10/2018 | resources | resources | 30/09/2019 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General | ||||
| General | 3,313 | 57,113 | (42,458) | 17,968 |
| 3,313 | 57,113 | (42,458) | 17,968 |
Purpose of unrestricted Funds
General
Unrestricted general funds - comprising funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
10. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Analysis of net assets between funds | |||
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| Tangible | Net current | Net Assets | |
| fixed assets | assets / | ||
| (liabilities) | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General | |||
| General | 312 | 16,054 | 16,366 |
| 312 | 16,054 | 16,366 |
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 30 September 2020
Previous year
| Tangible | Net current | Net Assets | |
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| fixed assets | assets / | ||
| (liabilities) | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General | |||
| General | 415 | 17,553 | 17,968 |
| 415 | 17,553 | 17,968 |
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CHARISMATIC EPISCOPAL CHURCH TRUST Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 30 September 2020
| 2020 | 2019 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENT | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 32,675 | 37,113 |
| Legacies | - | 20,000 |
| 32,675 | 57,113 | |
| Total incoming resources | 32,675 | 57,113 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Cost of direct charitable activity | (34,277) | (42,458) |
| (34,277) | (42,458) | |
| Total resources expended | (34,277) | (42,458) |
| Net Expenditure | (1,602) | 14,655 |
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