2021-12-31-accounts

Sherwood Forest Community Church, Blidworth

Trustees report for end of year 2021

We are a charity operating under the governing document ‘Model Constitution with Trust Deed for Local assemblies of God’ in Great Britain. Our Charity number is 1052610. We claim Gift Aid back from the Inland Revenue for valid donations under reference XN71038.

The objects of the Sherwood Forest Community Church Charitable Trust are for the benefit of the public:

• To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith of Assemblies of God 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.

• To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by 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

• 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.

The Church Trustees:

Glenn Tyers (Chair), Mark Himsworth (Treasurer), Margaret Ford (Secretary) – resigned 31/12/21, Jill Johnson, John Bryant, Lynette Bryant, and Robert Rhodes.

Whose structure is:

Eldership – who watch over the spiritual welfare of the church and its activities.

Church Council – who meet quarterly as trustees (or more often if deemed appropriate) to consider all matters relating to the proper operation of the trust and its finances.

Leadership/Ministry Team – who make all necessary arrangements for the day-today operation of the Church activities including the running of smaller group situations operating under the Church banner. The administration of the Church is operated from within this team.

2021 Activities – a brief report

The Church undertakes an annual AGM with all members available. This is done under prior notice to all to. ensure the widest possible circulation. The meeting will be scheduled using the accounts to December 2021 along with draft figures for the year end December 2022 and this meeting is scheduled for early January 2023 running alongside our vision meeting for 2023. As is usual, the presentation will be circulated by Mark Himsworth (Trustee and Treasurer) ahead of the AGM and will include details of income and expenditure for the periods and a summary of the position to date. The Church remains in a strong position financially.

The Church’s vision for the future will be reaffirmed by Glenn Tyers (Chair of Trustees and Senior Leader) and is based around increasing our involvement in our local community. It is essential that the Church is approachable and that we become increasingly multi-generational and multi-cultural. Further emphasis as usual will be made about the importance of being a true Community Church and extending beyond our own boundaries.

The period in question continued to be badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and most income into the church was collected by standing order payments rather than through the more usual offering. Most mid-week group meetings were suspended in the early stages of the pandemic and only restarted on a gradual basis as and when safety permitted. Jacob Yeomans the Children’s and Community worker who had been on furlough through the pandemic handed in his resignation as we emerged from the pandemic at the end of the Summer 2021 and was not replaced in this financial period.

Glenn Tyers started to receive remuneration in September 2020 operating as the role of Senior Leader within the Church (and Chair of Trustees for the Charity). Glenn continues his own personal development through regular meetings with other local and national Church Leaders. He is currently studying to obtain his formal accreditation through the Assemblies of God – his official title is Minister In Training

Sherwood Forest Community Church remains active with other local Churches with regular joint services held though these were suspended in 2020 and only recommenced in late 2021.

As well as local activities, the Church supports a. number overseas projects financially and wherever possible people are normally encouraged to visit these projects to ensure a continuity in the links and accountability for foreign projects in using the money in the areas it is designated for. Regrettably, foreign travel has not been an option within this period however the Church continue to receive regular updates from the foreign projects in newsletter form. We receive regular communication with all projects supported.

In summary, the Church continues with its vision of Expansion looking to both increase in numbers as we emerge from lockdown locally as well as seeing the beneficial effects we can have upon our local community. We will continue to develop works that encourage young people and young families to connect with the Church. The Church eldership has a desire to work to improve the local area through link ups with the local community groups. The Church leadership regularly emphasise that it sees the Church as full of the life of God being outworked within our communities at home and abroad. The Church is alive in the Word of God, actively pushing back darkness, and accelerating light into that darkness.

The vision statement from previous years annual meetings on people coming into the Church being able to ‘find, fit and function’, continues to be restated as we look out into our community, and it is stressed the Church needs to help many to find a relationship with Jesus and for them to be part of God’s family to fit in and function in Church life. In late 2021 the Church started to look for a new worker to fit with the existing leadership team in bringing in the vision of being a

multi-cultural, multi-generational church. An appropriate person had not been recruited by the end of 2021.

The leadership affirmed its links to the Assemblies of God denomination and to be an outward looking in its approach.

10[th] October 2022

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

i¥ SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 Contents Page Conlents Legal and Administraiive Statement of the Trustee's Responsibilities for the Financial Statements Independent Examiner's Report lo the TrLJStees of ShenAiood Forest Community Church Statements of Financial Acbvilies Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9t011 Turndround Trading Account Appeldix I Turnaround Balance Sheet Ap￿end￿lI

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustees The Trustees who served during Ihe year weie as follows .1 Himsworth. NI Ford Iresigned 31112120211 J Johnson IResigned 02i05120221 J Bryant. R Rhodes L Bryanl G Tyers. Indicates Property Trust Holding Twsiees Address of Charity Main Street Blidworth Mansf5eld Nott5 NG21 OPX Date of Registration of Charity 3 February 1996 Charity Number 1052610 Bankers National Weslminsler Bank plc PO Box 562 Nottingham NG12JH Independent Examiner Mr N Flaxman 8 Saddlers Croft North Wingfield Chesleffield Derbyshire S42 5NZ Activities The She￿ood Forest Community Church aim 15 the advan¢emenl of the Christian Religion by the proclamalion and furtherance of The Gospel of God concerning His son Jesus Christ The Lord and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God and olhei such charitable purposes and the furtherance of the charitable work of the Church

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH STATEMENT OF THE TRUSTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 The purpose of this slalemenl Is lo distinguish the Iruslee's responsibilities for the financial 5talemenls from those ol Ihe Independent Examiner as slated In their report The Charitie5 Act 1993 requires the Trustees lo keep proper books ol account with respect of the affairs ol the charity. and lo prepare slalemenls ol account for each accounling period consisting of a slalemenl ol the financial activities and a balance sheet. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the Charity's assets. and hence lor taking reasonable 51ep5 lor the prevention and delec110n of error. fraud and other Irregularities. In preparin9 the financial slalements the Trustees are expected lo . Selecl suitable accounting policies and apply them consislenlly making judgement and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent ', Follow the recommendations of The Chsrilies Commission and of the accounting profession with regard lo the form and conlenl of financial staiemenls. or to discltsse and explain any departure5 there from.. and Prepare the financial slalemenls on an ongoing basis unless Il Is inappropriate lo assume that the Charity will be able lo meet Ils objectives Signed on behalf of the Truslees G Tyers Truslee R Rhodes Trustee 3 October 2022

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 We report on the financial slalemenls ol the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2021. which are sel out on pages 5 10 11 RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER As the Charity's Iruslees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. you consider that the aud11 requirement of section 4312} of the Charities Act 1993 does not apply. It is our responsibility lo slate. on Ihe basis of procedures specified In the General Directions given by The Charities Commissioners under section 43171 Ibl the Charilies Act 1993. whether particular maller have come lo our attention BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Our examination was carried out in accordance wth the General Directions given by The Charity Commissioners. An examination Includes a feview of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison ol the accounts presented with those records. 11 also Include5 consideration ol any unLisual items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you Zs Truslees conceming any such matters The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT. In connection with our examination. no matter has come to our attention. Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement To keep accountsng records in accordance with section 41 of the Chanlies Acl 1993.. and To prepare accounts which accord with rhe accounting records and lo comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 1993 have not been met, or To which. In our opinion. atteftlion shoul(J be drawn in ordei to enable a proper undefslanding of the accounts to be reached Mr N Flaxman 8 Saddlers Ciofl North Wingfield Chesterfield Derbyshire S42 5NZ 3 October 2022

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8ER 2021 Ye•r •iirt&d JI D•con)bDr 2021 2020 Uiiro¥lrlcl•d R+Mlrlctd Fiiiid8 Flind TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 11) 4.A'i iiirt.4IKI RN%llI H¥ Iiii ¥iliiÈ Till RL?!Iind Cliiirtknb> I'riKaii)4 8,Kl,I", 480 48() 18 -45 10 ooo 13.;'ofJ 9.161 13.7 9 161 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 124,258 124,26D 1S0,791

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 Year ended 31 December 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL 2020 CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Ministers within Church Salary Salaries Furfough Claims Education. Lodging and Welfare Missions and Outreach Speakers Cleaning Lighting. Heal and Water Insurance Refreshments Sundry Equipment Purchases Repairs and Ground works Stationery and Advertising Subscriptions and Misc. Expendilu Depreciation 23.000 24,709 14.3851 1,984 46,477 150 431 6,343 1,120 946 4,501 28,481 1,096 2,479 2,046 23 000 24,709 14,3851 1.984 46.477 150 431 6.343 1,120 946 4,501 28.481 1,096 2.479 12,236 76,008 (4.9731 1.271 41,896 260 560 5.795 1,092 1,115 7.790 37 302 1.063 2.692 2.728 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 139.378 139,378 126.835

SHERWOOD FOREST COlVtMUNITY CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 Year ended 31 December 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL 2020 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 115,1*01 115.1181 23,956 FUND BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 316,363 339,538 655,901 635,625 TURNAROUND RESERVES MOVEMENT 16,2621 16.2621 13.6801 TRANSFER OF FUNDS 12001 200 FINAL FUND BA￿NcEs 294,781 339,740 634,521 655,901

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 Dec8mbor 2021 Ytar ndO ?1 Dfiufflb(r 2021 £fj2 Unr•AtTirtW RxtrfKts Funds Fufjos TQTAL TANGIBLE FIXEO A88ETS CURRENT A8SET8 A'CE X'rts d,Je Jeaf ET CURREMT ASSETS 2fj9897 TOTAL A83ETS LE88 CURREIIT Y¥4 701 LONG TERM UABILrnE8 NET ASSETS TOTAL FUNOS Y¥4 781 Awo4pJ b/ trE ol Trusw fJQ d CKxts £022 aKI i¥ra w. Ir4 Tru*

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT 31 December 2021 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PREPARATION The account5 have been prpparKd under HistorirAI CGSI COD. i>n th Ihe Slalemenl 01 Recommenoed Prartise on AcwuDling Bi Cnarilies CHANGE OF BASIS There has been fto changes In the yalualion rule5 and the rneth(KJs o, accoLnUii g since 13si ykzr CHANGES IN PREVIOUS ACCOUNTS There have been no changes to Ihe previous years 3r£ounts DEPRECIATION Depreciation Is calculatsd lo wrrte dowll the cosl of assets (yler their .'Iy&s The rates are as follows Furrsilure. Fitbngs and Equipment Freehold Land and Buildings Nil prI>￿ed INTEREST RECEIVED Deposit account interest Is received gross and 5s credited on a recewaole bas FIXED ASSETS Assets purchased by the Trust during the year are shown al cost. TAXATION The Charitri wa5 exempt from all charges 1¢ direct taxab.on during the yeal unoef rev]Èi any Indirecl taxal￿n Is paid as part ol the cost of the Part￿￿lar exDen5es Incurred UNRESTRICTED RESERVES The Chanty have a￿epted a policy that il will not hold more than twenty Fer*nt of ts apnual Income for undesignated purposes. 2. TRUSTEES During the year the folltrwing remuneral￿n was paid to Ihe Irustees as lollcr Name 2021 2020 J Johnson M Himsworth G Tyers 2.000 15622 21.000 2.OCIO 12.951 3500 38.622 18 451

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 3. EXPENDITURE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES The fees paid lo the Independent Examiner were as follows. 2021 2020 Examination Fees Other Fees 4. FUNDS Name ofFund Type of fund Purpose ol Fund Buildin9 Fund Reslricled To re￿1ve Income 5pecificalty for the purchase ol, building and maintenance of the church building The movement on these funds are shown In the Financial Activities Ststemenl 5. INVESTMENTS Tlie short term Investment held by the Charity consist ol monies held in reserve bank a¢¢ounts. These accounts require no notice lo be given for withdrawal. 2021 Unrestricted Re8trlcted Funds Funds 2020 Total Reserve Account Building Fund Reserve Account Building Fund Prop Inv Account 249.470 249,470 262.056 19,$66 17,364 2,000 19,566 249.470 19.566 269.036 281,420 10

SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold Property Flxtiires Flttings & Equip. TOTAL Cost or V•liiation .4t :, 339.201 95.817 435,018 Additions Disposals Al 31 December 2021 339.201 95817 435,018 D&prèclation Al 31 Oecember 2020 87,634 87.634 Dispos81s Charge for the year 2.046 2046 Al 31 December 2021 89.680 89.680 Net Book Value Al 31 Deuember2021 339.201 6.137 345.338 Al 31 December 2020 339.201 8,183 347,384 Depie¢iaknon Rale NIL provided 25010 Reducing Balance 7. TURNAROUND SHOP The charity has a Irad5ng division of a shop selling donated goods The results can be found in appendix l and11

APPENDIX I SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES TURNAROUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 2021 2020 Tradlng Incomo Trading In¢on)e 1.S.271) 93,271 Overheads Rent and Rates Insurances Light and Hèal Repairs and Renewals Sundry Expenses 8,033 691 345 504 270 5,587 463 598 264 62 7,843 6.974 Exce$$ Incomo Over Expendlture 7,436 6,297 ( lift.s 13,700 9,000 1,000 113,7001 110,0001 Bank Intere8t Recelved 23 Ilvficll For The Year 16.2621 13,6801 12

APPENDIX 11 SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH TURNAROUND BALANCE SHEET AS AT 310ECEMBER 2021 2021 2020 Current Assets Bank Cash 20,8D5 30 27,067 30 20,835 27.097 Total assets 20.835 27.097 Represented By:" 88lan4ie al 31 De￿mber 2020 27.097 30,777 Surplu5 loe1￿1t) for Ihe year 16.262} {3.6801 Bal8nce al 31 December 2021 20.835 27.097 13

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHERWOOD FOREST COMMUNITY CHURCH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 We report on Ihe linancial slalen)enl8 ol the TruBI lor the yeoi endBd J10oc()mhiJr ?0?1, whlcl) fvri) 8el out on pages 5 10 11. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER As the Charity's Iruslees are responsible lor tho prep8ralion r)1 Iho acc,oiinls, you conBid8r IliJl 1110 audit roquiremenl ol section 43121 ol the Charili(gs Act 19Jf 3 doo5 not apply 1118 OUI fouponsil)Ilily lo slate, on Ihe basis ol procedures spc4cilied In tho Gonoral Directions givon by Tho Chaiilioy Commissioners under section 43171 Ibl Ihe Charities Act 1993. whollier particular miillL4r huvo come lo our allenlion BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Our examination was carried out In accordance wilh the Genoral Directions given by The Charily Commissioners An examinalion Includes a fevitsw ol the accounting records kepi by Ihe Charity and a comparison ol the accounts presented wilh Ihose records 11 also Includes consideration ol any unusual Items or d5sclosures In Ihe accoun15, and seoking explanations from you as Tiuslees concerniiig any such m3llers Thè procedures undertaken do not provide 311 the eviolence that would be required In an audit, and consoquenlly we do noi express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT. In connociion wilh our examinalion, no maller has come lo our allenlion Which yives us reasonable cause lo believe that in any malerial respect the requirement To koep accounltng records In accordance wilh seelion 41 of ihe Gharilies Act 1903., and To pi (%pdre accounts which 8ccord with the accounting records and lo comply wilh the !•COUiiltrng requirements ol the Cnarilies Act 1993 have not been mei, or To which in our opinion, aiiention should be drawn In order lo enable a proper un(lerslanding ol ltte a"counlS lo be reacfied. Mr N Flaxman 8 S2ddleTS Croft North Winglield Chesterfield Derbyghire S42 5NZ 3 Oclober 2022