# **The Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Trustees of The Gate Church Prudhoe, Northumberland** **For the year ended 31[st] March 2022** ## **Pastors** Egbert and Margaret Boonstra ## **Bankers** Barclays Bank plc Hexham, Northumberland ## **Solicitors** Geldards LLP Derby ## **Independent Examiner** Mike Willis ACMA Web Site: www.thegatechurch.org.uk The Gate Church is a Registered Charity No. 1052138 ## **Aim & Purpose** The Gate Church, Prudhoe, is registered with the Charity Commission and affiliated with the Assemblies of God Churches in the U.K. The Assemblies of God is a Fellowship of Christian leaders and over 500 churches of various sizes operating autonomously, but sharing fellowship, training opportunities and resources. The Gate Church continues to seek wholeheartedly to work alongside other local churches and community service providers to enhance the quality of life for as many people as possible. The charity recognises the generous financial support and giving of its members in reaching its objectives to: - Advance Christian faith - Relieve sickness and financial hardship - Advance education in the UK and around the world. ## **Objectives and Activities** The Gate Church is multicultural and multigenerational, committed to see sustainable ministries emerging to serve current and future generations, where all are given opportunity to thrive and learn to relate responsibly with others; to explore avenues of gifting and be released to their God-given assignment. The church is made up of many people, each doing their share to bring life, love, laughter and hard work to get the many jobs that need doing done. We are grateful for the commitment shown during the past year and going forward it is our continued aim to bring hope and purpose for living to the communities of the Tyne Valley and beyond. ## **Achievements & Performance** In April 2021 Covid restrictions had eased sufficiently for us to resume holding services in the church building. Whilst we were meeting, we continued to observe safe practise by holding two Sunday services (9.30am and 11am). - Resumed Children’s and Youth Church Sept 2021 - AoG Regional and National Training/Conference Days attended by members - Newsletters sent out weekly by email or hand delivered - “Open the Book” restarted going into schools monthly from Sept 2021 - Baptism service held in July 2021 - There were extensive repairs and renovations to the building, including pointing, roof repairs, new chairs, and new kitchen boiler - Undertook a bible training course “Unwrapping spiritual gifts” - Foodbank contributions have continued - Continued financial and prayer support for our missionaries in Spain, Mozambique and Pakistan. - Regular trustees’ meeting to enable business continuity ## **Looking Ahead** 2 Given the easing of restrictions, we have amended our future plans to operate safely, and to continue our community outreach. - Funds permitting recruitment of a Children/Youth Worker - Increasing work in local schools - Establishing new discipleship groups - Promote FindGod.learnn.com - Encouraging musicians within the church to lead worship. ## **Financial Review** Financially, the church has a great deal to be thankful to God for during the past financial year. Overall income was slightly down on the previous year, and there was essential and planned capital and repairs expenditure, which were largely funded through reserves. - Total income has decreased by 3% to £59,590 (£61,663 2020/21). However, we received our small gift aid donations after the year end, which would have meant that the income would have been similar to the 2020/21. - Total Gift Aid increased by 5.7% to £10,423. - Total Expenditure increased significantly from £50,406 to £69,095, of which half was funded through reserves. This was planned expenditure to carry out essential repairs on the church building, including pointing, roof and kitchen repairs. This accounted for £10k of this. Salaries were increased as planned and agreed by the trustees by £3k. Other increases included support for ministries, missionaries and appeals. - Total Funds reduced by 45% from £21,382 to £11,878, to fund the necessary works carried out over the year. - Capital assets increased by £5.5k accounted for by £3k on the new boiler and £2.5k for the new chairs. There is no depreciation charged to the accounts, as they are prepared on the receipts and payments method. - On the balance sheet total net assets have increased from £113k to £120k. ## **Trustees** Trustees who served during the period are as follows: Egbert Boonstra (Chair) Lucy Hall (Deputy Chair) Margaret Boonstra Ruth Bowler ## **Trainee Trustees** Derek Forster 3 Annabel Wesley ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The church is governed overall by a Board of Trustees, chosen from the membership and agreed by the serving Trustees. In addition, a Management Team deal with day-to-day issues. ## **Administrative Information** The following are the Church Officers and their areas of responsibility Joint Pastors Egbert & Margaret Boonstra Church Treasurer Shirley Hill Church Secretary Chris Blackburn Financial Administration Egbert Boonstra, Shirley Hill, Ruth Bowler Gift Aid Financial Officer Margaret Boonstra Safeguarding Coordinator Margaret Boonstra Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator Lucy Hall Health & Safety/Risk Management Simon Hobson Media/Data Protection Lead Ruth Bowler First Aiders Lucy Hall, Judith Gray ## **Training** Trustees and church officers receive appropriate training periodically throughout the year. ## **Volunteers** In addition to the named officers above, there is a dedicated team of church members who assist behind the scenes to ensure that the building is clean, well maintained and hospitable to all who use its facilities. ## **Financial Statements & Independent Examiners Report** What follows are the Financial Statements and Independent Examiners report. 4 **----- Start of picture text -----**
THE GATE CHURCH Receipts & Payments Account Year 2021-
2022
Unrestricte Restricte Total Total
d d
Receipts 2021/2022 2020/21
TITHES/OFFERINGS
15,170.88 15,170.88 15,726.38
GIFT AIDED
27,593.00 27,593.00 33,102.50
GIFT AID TAX
10,423.75 10,423.75 9,860.87
GIFTS 3500.00
3,500.00 1,250.00
APPEALS
0.00 2,627.40 2,627.40 380.76
Hall Hire
250.00 250.00 0.00
MISC RECEIPTS
25.00 25.00 1,340.94
Interest Received
0.34 0.34 1.45
Total Receipts
56,962.97 2,627.40 59,590.37 61,662.90
Payments
MINISTRY
SALARIES
29,116.16 29,116.16 25,958.38
EMPLOYER PENSION
248.67 248.67 202.20
EMPLOYER NI
0.00 0.00 0.00
MINISTRY GIFTS
1,885.50 1,885.50 1,655.00
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AOG UK
1,680.00 1,680.00 1,280.00
MISSIONARY SUPPORT
4,790.00 4,790.00 3,920.00
APPEALS/GIFTS 0.00
2900.00 2,900.00 936.29
OUTREACH
439.42 439.42 717.50
Total Ministry Payments
41,059.75 2,900.00 41,059.75 34,669.37
ESTABLISHMENT COSTS
INSURANCE
886.36 886.36 836.47
REPAIRS
1,689.53 1,264.87 3,227.00 4,412.00
BUILDING WORK
7,257.92 7,257.92 1,190.90
CAPITAL/BOILER
3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00
Total Establishment
Costs
12,833.81 1,264.87 14,371.28 6,439.37
ADMIN
GAS
759.93 759.93 700.97
ELECTRIC
915.00 915.00 1,269.42
WATER
1,092.00 1,092.00 743.80
TELEPHONE
755.96 755.96 678.26
MISC ADMIN
3,236.24 3,236.24 2,979.48
COPYRIGHT
405.00 405.00 291.34
Total Administration -
7,164.13 7,164.13 6,663.27
MISC COSTS
MISC ITEMS
2,033.36 2,033.36 2,150.24
CHAIRS/CAPITAL
2,518.99 2,518.99 0.00
CHILDREN'S WORK
663.39 663.39 90.19
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YOUTH WORK
0.00 0.00 0.00
MUSIC
1,284.13 1,284.13 393.88
Total Miscellaneous Costs -
6,499.87 6,499.87 2,634.31
Total Payments
64,930.16 4,164.87 69,095.03 50,406.32
Transfer Between Funds - -
Net Receipts /- Payments
(7,967.19) (1,537.4 (9,504.66) 11,256.58
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Balance B/F 1st April
2021
19,845.42 1,537.47 21,382.89 10,126.31
Balance C/f -
11,878.23 11,878.23 21,382.89
Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2021/22 2020/21
2022
Fixed Assets
- Buildings
100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00
- Plant & Equipment
8,333.99 8,333.99 2,815.00
Total Fixed Assets -
108,333.99 108,333.99 102,815.00
Current Assets
Bank Current Account
8,897.33 8,897.33 8,222.59
Bank Savings Account
2,980.90 2,980.90 1,903.72
Total Current Assets -
11,878.23 11,878.23 10,126.31
Liabilities - -
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Total Net Assets -
120,212.22 120,212.22 112,941.31
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Signed by Trustee: ## Date ## **Independent Examiner’s Report To the Trustees of The Gate Church, Prudhoe, Northumberland** I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31[st] March 2022 ## **Responsibilities of the Trustees** The Charities Act 2011 establishes clearly that the trustees and are the 'persons having the general control and management of the administration of the (church) charity' (Charities Act 2011, s177). The Trustees are responsible for all church finance, its management and control, including the appointment of a treasurer. While it may delegate some of its duties, this does not remove its legal responsibilities. ## **Responsibilities of the External Independent Examiner** It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts, under section 145 of the 2011 Charities Act and to ensure that the (church) charity has in place sufficiently robust financial procedures as is required by the Assemblies of God fellowship of churches of which the (church) charity is a member. - state whether particular matters have become evident and to which the attention of the PCC should be drawn. ## **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 8 (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mike Willis MKW Associates CIMA 9 Independent Examiner's Report To the Trustee5 of The Gate Church, Prudhoe, Northumberland I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31st March 2022 Responsibilities of the Trustees The charitiè.s Art 2011 establishes clearly that the trustees and are the 'per50ns having the general control and management of the administration of the (church) charity, (Charities Art 2011. s177). The Trustees are responsible for all church finance, its management and control. includingthe appointment ofa treasurer. While itmay delegate some olits duties, this does not remove its legal responsibilities. RespoDsAbilities of the External Independent Examiner It Is my responsibilÉty to.. examine the accounts. under section 145 oFthe 2011 Charities Actand to ensure that the (church) charity has in place sufficiently robust financial procedures as is required by the Assemblies of God lellow5hip of churches of which the (church) charity is a member. state whether particular matters have become evident and to which the attention ofthe PCC should be drawn. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 ACL. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements ofthe 2011 Act have not been met.. or (2} to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached. Mike Willis MKW Associat 13110 202L