The Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Trustees of The Gate Church Prudhoe, Northumberland
For the year ended 31[st] March 2023
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
This year we continued to meet in the building every Sunday for family worship and Bible teaching for both adults and children. We have enjoyed fellowship meals together from time to time, both indoors and outdoors.
-
AoG Regional and National Training/Conference Days attended by members
-
Newsletters sent out weekly by email or hand delivered
-
Quinquennial inspection of the property undertaken
-
Complete electrical inspection and upgrade to meet regulations; new cooker and cooker extractor; installation of dehumidifier in Children’s Room, plus general maintenance and upkeep.
-
Periodic bible training in various localities
-
Monthly Outreach to local school
-
After school youth club up and running weekly in term time
-
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
-
Funds permitting continue with after school club and with the help of NE Youth for Christ
-
Increasing work in local schools
-
Establishing new discipleship groups, including Creative Arts Team
-
Promote FindGod.learnn.com
-
Encouraging musicians within the church to lead worship.
2
Financial Review
Financially, the church has a great deal to be thankful to God for during the past financial year. Overall income was very similar to the previous financial year. It was also a year when we undertook some major renovations – spending almost 20% of our income on essential repairs and improvements to the building.
Accounts have been produced on a cash basis, and so there is no need for a balance sheet, or accruals and prepayments. This means the accounts reflect simply the financial transactions that were paid and received through the bank.
-
Total receipts were £59,297 compared to £59,590 in 2021/22.
-
Total Expenditure decreased from £69,095 to £64,173, of which half was funded through reserves. This was planned expenditure to carry out essential and planned repairs on the church. This accounted for £9k of this. Without spending this, expenditure for the year would have been in the region of £55k, which would have generated a small surplus.
-
The accounts have now been produced on the new accounting software. In the accounts there will be some small differences as to how things have been coded, which explains why there was no travel costs & pastoral costs shown in the previous year’s accounts. There are also now some accounting software charges, plus costs associated with producing the annual checks and reports.
Trustees
Trustees who served during the period are as follows:
Egbert Boonstra (Chair) Margaret Boonstra (Deputy Chair) Ruth Bowler Derek Forster (retired Feb 2023) Simon Hobson
Trainee Trustees
David Foster Annabel Wesley (maternity leave)
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 |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | Shirley Hill |
| Church Treasurer | David Foster |
| Church Secretary | Chris Blackburn |
| Financial Administration | Egbert Boonstra, Shirley Hill, Ruth Bowler, David |
| Forster | |
| Gift Aid Financial Officer | Margaret Boonstra |
| Safeguarding Coordinator | Margaret Boonstra |
| Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator | Angela Foster |
| Health & Safety/Risk Management | Simon Hobson |
| Media/Data Protection Lead | Ruth Bowl |
3
First Aiders
Judith Gray, Angela Foster
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
The Gate Church, Prudhoe
| RECEIPTS | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | |||
| Tithes/Offerings | 45,407 | 45,407 | 42,764 | |
| Gift Aid Tax | 10,676 | 10,676 | 10,424 | |
| Gifts | 2,460 | 2,460 | 3,500 | |
| Appeals | 84 | 84 | 2,627 | |
| Other | 668 | 668 | 275 | |
| Interest Received | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total Receipts | 59,296 | 2 | 59,297 | 59,590 |
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| MINISTRY | ||||
| Salaries | 27,846 | 27,846 | 29,116 | |
| Employers Pension | 2,035 | 2,035 | 249 | |
| Travel costs | 1,280 | 1,280 | - | |
| Hospitality costs | 1,451 | 1,451 | - | |
| Pastorai costs | 448 | 448 | - | |
| Ministry gifts | 4,332 | 4,332 | 1,886 | |
| AoG UK | 2,355 | 2,355 | 1,680 | |
| Missionary Support | 2,555 | 2,555 | 4,790 | |
| Appeals/gifts | 699 | 699 | 2,900 | |
| Outreach | 1,009 | 1,009 | 439 | |
| Total Ministry payments | 44,010 | - | 44,010 | 41,060 |
| ESTABLISHMENT COSTS | ||||
| Insurance | 985 | 985 | 886 | |
| Repairs | 983 | 983 | 3,227 | |
| Building Work | 8,008 | 8,008 | 7,258 | |
| Cleaning materials | 73 | 73 | - |
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| Equipment & appliances | 134 | 1,000 | 1,134 | 3,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Establishment Costs | 2,175 | 9,008 | 11,183 | 14,371 |
| ADMIN | ||||
| Gas | 774 | 774 | 760 | |
| Electric | 1,316 | 1,316 | 915 | |
| Water | 187 | 187 | 1,092 | |
| Telephone | 904 | 904 | 756 | |
| Printing & stationary | 1,954 | 1,954 | - | |
| Accountancy | 554 | 554 | - | |
| Music Admin | - | 3,236 | ||
| Copyright | 512 | 512 | 405 | |
| Total Administration | 6,201 | - | 6,201 | 7,164 |
| MISC COSTS | ||||
| Misc Items | 198 | 198 | 2,033 | |
| Chairs | - | 2,519 | ||
| Children's work | 275 | 275 | 663 | |
| Youth Work | 2,255 | 2,255 | - | |
| Music | 51 | 51 | 1,284 | |
| Total Miscellaneous Costs | 2,779 | - | 2,779 | 6,500 |
| Total Payments | 55,165 | 9,008 | 64,173 | 69,095 |
| Transfer Between Funds | (4,000) | 4,000 | ||
| Net Receipts/Payments | 130 | (5,007) | (4,876) | (9,505) |
| Balance B/F 1st April 2022 | 8,897 | 2,981 | 11,878 | 21,383 |
| Balance C/F 31st March | ||||
| 2023 | 9,028 | (2,026) | 7,002 | 11,878 |
Signed by Trustee: Date: 13[th] October 2023
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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 2023
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:
(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.
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The Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Trustees of The Gate Church Prudhoe, Northumberland
For the year ended 31[st] March 2023
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
This year we continued to meet in the building every Sunday for family worship and Bible teaching for both adults and children. We have enjoyed fellowship meals together from time to time, both indoors and outdoors.
-
AoG Regional and National Training/Conference Days attended by members
-
Newsletters sent out weekly by email or hand delivered
-
Quinquennial inspection of the property undertaken
-
Complete electrical inspection and upgrade to meet regulations; new cooker and cooker extractor; installation of dehumidifier in Children’s Room, plus general maintenance and upkeep.
-
Periodic bible training in various localities
-
Monthly Outreach to local school
-
After school youth club up and running weekly in term time
-
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
-
Funds permitting continue with after school club and with the help of NE Youth for Christ
-
Increasing work in local schools
-
Establishing new discipleship groups, including Creative Arts Team
-
Promote FindGod.learnn.com
-
Encouraging musicians within the church to lead worship.
2
Financial Review
Financially, the church has a great deal to be thankful to God for during the past financial year. Overall income was very similar to the previous financial year. It was also a year when we undertook some major renovations – spending almost 20% of our income on essential repairs and improvements to the building.
Accounts have been produced on a cash basis, and so there is no need for a balance sheet, or accruals and prepayments. This means the accounts reflect simply the financial transactions that were paid and received through the bank.
-
Total receipts were £59,297 compared to £59,590 in 2021/22.
-
Total Expenditure decreased from £69,095 to £64,173, of which half was funded through reserves. This was planned expenditure to carry out essential and planned repairs on the church. This accounted for £9k of this. Without spending this, expenditure for the year would have been in the region of £55k, which would have generated a small surplus.
-
The accounts have now been produced on the new accounting software. In the accounts there will be some small differences as to how things have been coded, which explains why there was no travel costs & pastoral costs shown in the previous year’s accounts. There are also now some accounting software charges, plus costs associated with producing the annual checks and reports.
Trustees
Trustees who served during the period are as follows:
Egbert Boonstra (Chair) Margaret Boonstra (Deputy Chair) Ruth Bowler Derek Forster (retired Feb 2023) Simon Hobson
Trainee Trustees
David Foster Annabel Wesley (maternity leave)
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 |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | Shirley Hill |
| Church Treasurer | David Foster |
| Church Secretary | Chris Blackburn |
| Financial Administration | Egbert Boonstra, Shirley Hill, Ruth Bowler, David |
| Forster | |
| Gift Aid Financial Officer | Margaret Boonstra |
| Safeguarding Coordinator | Margaret Boonstra |
| Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator | Angela Foster |
| Health & Safety/Risk Management | Simon Hobson |
| Media/Data Protection Lead | Ruth Bowl |
3
First Aiders
Judith Gray, Angela Foster
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
The Gate Church, Prudhoe
| RECEIPTS | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | |||
| Tithes/Offerings | 45,407 | 45,407 | 42,764 | |
| Gift Aid Tax | 10,676 | 10,676 | 10,424 | |
| Gifts | 2,460 | 2,460 | 3,500 | |
| Appeals | 84 | 84 | 2,627 | |
| Other | 668 | 668 | 275 | |
| Interest Received | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total Receipts | 59,296 | 2 | 59,297 | 59,590 |
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| MINISTRY | ||||
| Salaries | 27,846 | 27,846 | 29,116 | |
| Employers Pension | 2,035 | 2,035 | 249 | |
| Travel costs | 1,280 | 1,280 | - | |
| Hospitality costs | 1,451 | 1,451 | - | |
| Pastorai costs | 448 | 448 | - | |
| Ministry gifts | 4,332 | 4,332 | 1,886 | |
| AoG UK | 2,355 | 2,355 | 1,680 | |
| Missionary Support | 2,555 | 2,555 | 4,790 | |
| Appeals/gifts | 699 | 699 | 2,900 | |
| Outreach | 1,009 | 1,009 | 439 | |
| Total Ministry payments | 44,010 | - | 44,010 | 41,060 |
| ESTABLISHMENT COSTS | ||||
| Insurance | 985 | 985 | 886 | |
| Repairs | 983 | 983 | 3,227 | |
| Building Work | 8,008 | 8,008 | 7,258 | |
| Cleaning materials | 73 | 73 | - |
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| Equipment & appliances | 134 | 1,000 | 1,134 | 3,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Establishment Costs | 2,175 | 9,008 | 11,183 | 14,371 |
| ADMIN | ||||
| Gas | 774 | 774 | 760 | |
| Electric | 1,316 | 1,316 | 915 | |
| Water | 187 | 187 | 1,092 | |
| Telephone | 904 | 904 | 756 | |
| Printing & stationary | 1,954 | 1,954 | - | |
| Accountancy | 554 | 554 | - | |
| Music Admin | - | 3,236 | ||
| Copyright | 512 | 512 | 405 | |
| Total Administration | 6,201 | - | 6,201 | 7,164 |
| MISC COSTS | ||||
| Misc Items | 198 | 198 | 2,033 | |
| Chairs | - | 2,519 | ||
| Children's work | 275 | 275 | 663 | |
| Youth Work | 2,255 | 2,255 | - | |
| Music | 51 | 51 | 1,284 | |
| Total Miscellaneous Costs | 2,779 | - | 2,779 | 6,500 |
| Total Payments | 55,165 | 9,008 | 64,173 | 69,095 |
| Transfer Between Funds | (4,000) | 4,000 | ||
| Net Receipts/Payments | 130 | (5,007) | (4,876) | (9,505) |
| Balance B/F 1st April 2022 | 8,897 | 2,981 | 11,878 | 21,383 |
| Balance C/F 31st March | ||||
| 2023 | 9,028 | (2,026) | 7,002 | 11,878 |
Signed by Trustee: Date: 13[th] October 2023
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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 2023
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:
(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.
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The Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Trustees of The Gate Church Prudhoe, Northumberland
For the year ended 31[st] March 2023
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
This year we continued to meet in the building every Sunday for family worship and Bible teaching for both adults and children. We have enjoyed fellowship meals together from time to time, both indoors and outdoors.
-
AoG Regional and National Training/Conference Days attended by members
-
Newsletters sent out weekly by email or hand delivered
-
Quinquennial inspection of the property undertaken
-
Complete electrical inspection and upgrade to meet regulations; new cooker and cooker extractor; installation of dehumidifier in Children’s Room, plus general maintenance and upkeep.
-
Periodic bible training in various localities
-
Monthly Outreach to local school
-
After school youth club up and running weekly in term time
-
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
-
Funds permitting continue with after school club and with the help of NE Youth for Christ
-
Increasing work in local schools
-
Establishing new discipleship groups, including Creative Arts Team
-
Promote FindGod.learnn.com
-
Encouraging musicians within the church to lead worship.
2
Financial Review
Financially, the church has a great deal to be thankful to God for during the past financial year. Overall income was very similar to the previous financial year. It was also a year when we undertook some major renovations – spending almost 20% of our income on essential repairs and improvements to the building.
Accounts have been produced on a cash basis, and so there is no need for a balance sheet, or accruals and prepayments. This means the accounts reflect simply the financial transactions that were paid and received through the bank.
-
Total receipts were £59,297 compared to £59,590 in 2021/22.
-
Total Expenditure decreased from £69,095 to £64,173, of which half was funded through reserves. This was planned expenditure to carry out essential and planned repairs on the church. This accounted for £9k of this. Without spending this, expenditure for the year would have been in the region of £55k, which would have generated a small surplus.
-
The accounts have now been produced on the new accounting software. In the accounts there will be some small differences as to how things have been coded, which explains why there was no travel costs & pastoral costs shown in the previous year’s accounts. There are also now some accounting software charges, plus costs associated with producing the annual checks and reports.
Trustees
Trustees who served during the period are as follows:
Egbert Boonstra (Chair) Margaret Boonstra (Deputy Chair) Ruth Bowler Derek Forster (retired Feb 2023) Simon Hobson
Trainee Trustees
David Foster Annabel Wesley (maternity leave)
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 |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeper | Shirley Hill |
| Church Treasurer | David Foster |
| Church Secretary | Chris Blackburn |
| Financial Administration | Egbert Boonstra, Shirley Hill, Ruth Bowler, David |
| Forster | |
| Gift Aid Financial Officer | Margaret Boonstra |
| Safeguarding Coordinator | Margaret Boonstra |
| Deputy Safeguarding Coordinator | Angela Foster |
| Health & Safety/Risk Management | Simon Hobson |
| Media/Data Protection Lead | Ruth Bowl |
3
First Aiders
Judith Gray, Angela Foster
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
The Gate Church, Prudhoe
| RECEIPTS | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | |||
| Tithes/Offerings | 45,407 | 45,407 | 42,764 | |
| Gift Aid Tax | 10,676 | 10,676 | 10,424 | |
| Gifts | 2,460 | 2,460 | 3,500 | |
| Appeals | 84 | 84 | 2,627 | |
| Other | 668 | 668 | 275 | |
| Interest Received | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total Receipts | 59,296 | 2 | 59,297 | 59,590 |
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| MINISTRY | ||||
| Salaries | 27,846 | 27,846 | 29,116 | |
| Employers Pension | 2,035 | 2,035 | 249 | |
| Travel costs | 1,280 | 1,280 | - | |
| Hospitality costs | 1,451 | 1,451 | - | |
| Pastorai costs | 448 | 448 | - | |
| Ministry gifts | 4,332 | 4,332 | 1,886 | |
| AoG UK | 2,355 | 2,355 | 1,680 | |
| Missionary Support | 2,555 | 2,555 | 4,790 | |
| Appeals/gifts | 699 | 699 | 2,900 | |
| Outreach | 1,009 | 1,009 | 439 | |
| Total Ministry payments | 44,010 | - | 44,010 | 41,060 |
| ESTABLISHMENT COSTS | ||||
| Insurance | 985 | 985 | 886 | |
| Repairs | 983 | 983 | 3,227 | |
| Building Work | 8,008 | 8,008 | 7,258 | |
| Cleaning materials | 73 | 73 | - |
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| Equipment & appliances | 134 | 1,000 | 1,134 | 3,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Establishment Costs | 2,175 | 9,008 | 11,183 | 14,371 |
| ADMIN | ||||
| Gas | 774 | 774 | 760 | |
| Electric | 1,316 | 1,316 | 915 | |
| Water | 187 | 187 | 1,092 | |
| Telephone | 904 | 904 | 756 | |
| Printing & stationary | 1,954 | 1,954 | - | |
| Accountancy | 554 | 554 | - | |
| Music Admin | - | 3,236 | ||
| Copyright | 512 | 512 | 405 | |
| Total Administration | 6,201 | - | 6,201 | 7,164 |
| MISC COSTS | ||||
| Misc Items | 198 | 198 | 2,033 | |
| Chairs | - | 2,519 | ||
| Children's work | 275 | 275 | 663 | |
| Youth Work | 2,255 | 2,255 | - | |
| Music | 51 | 51 | 1,284 | |
| Total Miscellaneous Costs | 2,779 | - | 2,779 | 6,500 |
| Total Payments | 55,165 | 9,008 | 64,173 | 69,095 |
| Transfer Between Funds | (4,000) | 4,000 | ||
| Net Receipts/Payments | 130 | (5,007) | (4,876) | (9,505) |
| Balance B/F 1st April 2022 | 8,897 | 2,981 | 11,878 | 21,383 |
| Balance C/F 31st March | ||||
| 2023 | 9,028 | (2,026) | 7,002 | 11,878 |
Signed by Trustee: Date: 13[th] October 2023
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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 2023
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:
(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.
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