Annua l Report = ke | | 20 23 

## Trustees 

Chair  – Jan De Villiers Treasurer / Pastor – Pat Hellewell (Adrian Hulme Accountant) Trustee / Secretary - Tracey Engyel 

## Church Council / Leaders 

Pastor – Amanda Pell Pastor – Pat Hellewell Leader – Tracey Engyel Leader – Anne- Marie Hellewell 

## Staf 

Project Manager – Amanda Pell Project Worker / Recovery - David Spencer Admin. Assistant – Candice Chamberlain Support Worker - Shaun Cummings Specialist Worker – Paul Munro Coffee Brook Manager – Bec Hearn Coffee Brook / Recovery / Volunteer Manager - Sue Emmanuel 

18-26 Main Street Shirebrook Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG20 8DG Tel 01623 744371 Charity No. 1052624 

## Summary Financial Position 

Independent Accountant – Beeley Hawley 

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## Summary 

## Finance 

**2023 Income** £214,411 **Expenditure** £226,136 **Balance** £124,933 

Reserve Policy - The Trustees will endeavour to maintain £20,000 in  reserves.  This  is  to  ensure  the  continuance  of  core  Church activities  and  provide a  buffer  for  emergencies.  The Church operates a substantial building and holds many community activities with a high level of access to the general public. The Church is also an employer and landlord. 

Insurance - the Building continues to be insured via Aston Lark Ltd. This also includes Public Liability, Employers Liability and property insurance for 53 Byron Street and 49 Byron Street. 

Risk Management - The trustees endeavour to make sure that risks are kept to a minimum through regular monitoring and review. 

The Brook – 18-26 Main Street, Shirebrook - Kingdom Homes – 53 & 49 Byron Street, Shirebrook. The Brook’s main base is 18-26 Main Street which is a registered Church and also provides a Community Centre. 

It is from this address that its charitable purposes are delivered. The Brook as part of its charitable function provides accommodation for those who need support through Kingdom Homes. 

## Summary of Activities / Public Benefit 

We are a community church (part of Assemblies of God) and as such worship God through everything we do.  We believe as Christians that church is more than a “church meeting” but it is also about loving and supporting the needs of others in our community. 

We  love  God,  His  Word  and  His  presence.   We  believe  true transformation  starts  with  a  relationship  with  God  the  Father through Jesus Christ and a living relationship with the Holy Spirit. 

Church therefore inherently benefits everyone but we specifically provide for the local community through a wide range of support, from one to one support, Community Food Storehouse, Community Café/Garden, volunteer opportunities, larger shared events, training to “having fun” and much more. 

We have Recovery Plus providing extensive support for people who are vulnerable for many reasons, i.e. homelessness, addictions, 

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mental health issues and trauma.  This can be practical support, mentoring, advice, group work, signposting to other services, care support and access to the all the resources at the centre. 

These are supported by Trustees, members, staff, volunteers, local agencies and local community – to whom we are most grateful. 

## Summary of Funding 

Usually much of the non – restricted general income comes from Tithes, Offerings, donations from members and gift aid.  We also receive an income via the Solar panels.  In 2023 the church and the community  projects  it  operates  were  supported  by  the  National Lottery, Foundation Derbyshire, Bolsover District Council, Derbyshire County Council, Rank Foundation and others.  We are extremely grateful and blessed. 

The Storehouse was supported by Bolsover District Council, Shirebrook  Town  Council,  the  National  Lottery  and  Foundation Derbyshire with funds from Derbyshire County Council.  We thank all funders for their support which changed the impact and scope of what we could achieve.  We are most thankful. 

The support of FutureKraft has helped us to thrive. We thank Jan, Chris and others. 

Treasurer’s Report – Adrian Hulme (See Financial Report) 

Pat  Hellewell  is  the  Church  Treasurer.  Adrian  Hulme  ACA  has supported some of the duties of Treasurer. Adrian has prepared the accounts  which will  be  independently  audited by Beeley Hawley Accountants in Mansfield, before being submitted to the Charities Commission. 

The  principal  source  of  Funding  for  the  Church  is  Tithes  and Offerings. This is supplemented with rental income and charitable grants. Special Projects such as Storehouse and Recovery Plus are funded by public donations and charitable grants. 

This  year  we  have  been  blessed  with  numerous  grants  from Charitable and other organisations. 

The  majority  of  the  charitable  grants  received  have  funded  the Storehouse  and  Recovery  Plus  projects.  Some  of  this  funding  is carried over into 2024. 

Part of the core running costs and maintenance of the Church has been funded from brought forward designated reserves. 

Overall the Church is in a stable  financial position  and it is the intention of the trustees to build up core reserves going forward. 

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Adrian would particularly like to thank Tracey Engyel for her work in dealing  with  the  book  keeping,  cash  management  and  banking functions. 

The  Trustees  are  grateful  for  the  support  of  Bolsover  District Council, Shirebrook Town Council, The Rank Organisation, Derbyshire Community Foundation, The Co-op, The Vernon Bowmer Trust, and Laing for their support during the year, without which we could not have achieved so much. 

The Trustees also wish to thank FutureKraft for their assistance in securing charitable grants.  The Trustees wish to commend efforts of Amanda Pell and David Spencer, with administrative support from Candice  Chamberlain,  for  their  work  in  securing  the  charitable grants which have benefitted the Church and local community so much throughout 2023. 

## Storehouse – Dave Spencer, Amanda Pell, Candice Chamberlain 

Membership for Storehouse has grown and the demand makes it difficult to keep up with the food supply/funding.  Volunteers are key and we appreciate their dedication but staff are needed to keep Storehouse open.  In 2023 we are nearing our 1000[th] Member. 

We still need more partners and corporate partnership.   We want it to continue because if saves lives along with other services we offer.   A member told us “The Doctor told me you saved 

my life”.  Also “This is the best thing that’s happened here for years”. 

Storehouse has become a great community asset and we trust our Lord that it will grow and be part of our local community for years to come.  The support from Funders has been excellent. 

Dave Spencer’s support has been invaluable and Candice Chamberlain has assisted with system and paperwork to the highest standard.  Jenny Toon has been a valuable volunteer along with others. 

## Kingdom Homes – Amanda Pell 

Kingdom Homes 1 on Byron Street has provided a safe haven for the last four years and continues to do so.  We started an upgrade of 

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providing en-suite facilities were possible for the bedrooms in 2023. 

Kingdom Homes 2 was purchased July 2022 and was completely refurbished in 2023.  Frasers helped us to finish the refurbishment to a high standard and furnish the property.  Their practical help and providing household goods was fantastic.  The refurbishment was made possible by funding from Vernon Bowmer and Foundation Derbyshire.  The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire Liz Fothergill opened Kingdom Homes 2 in September along with a visit from Foundation Derbyshire Trustees and Staff.  Again thank you to Dave Spencer and volunteers for his input. 

– Recovery Plus Shaun Cummings, Paul Munro, Sue Emmanuel, David Spencer, Candice Chamberlain, Amanda Pell Within Recovery Plus we have been able to offer tailored support for people  with  varied  needs.  These  have  included  individuals  with mental health issues, substance misuse, homelessness and physical ill health. 

Following an initial discussion with people, we are able to identify their individual needs. We have then been able to support them in following areas, such as accompanying them to face to face GP appointments, hospital visits, supporting and completion of applications  for  housing,  means  tested  personal  benefits,  debt recovery and grants to assist with general living costs. 

Together  with  other  external  agencies  such  as  Citizens  Advice Bureau and District Councils we have been successful in securing various individual benefit claims, secure housing tenancies and debt recovery programmes. 

We continue to offer group work to the services we offer with “Celebrate Recovery” meeting every week and other courses about addiction / mental health.  These along with extra recovery focused one to one sessions funded by Derbyshire County Council have been successful.  We have people who are now drug and alcohol free. 

## Cofee Brook – Bec Hearn, Sue Emmanuel 

Coffee Brook has broken even whilst providing a great community service.  Bec has put on extra events i.e. Mother’s day and Thanksgiving.  We are starting ay | vegetarian options this week and looking forward to opening the garden for outdoor eating and events. 

Coffee Brook could still benefit from more committed volunteers to be sustainable.  Our existing volunteers we have are absolutely 

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amazing. 

## Activities / Volunteering Bec Hearn, Sue Emmanuel 

The activities have been very successful and range from woodwork to painting to wreath making.  We have core volunteers who are excellent, but we need more. 

Upskilling Bec Hearn, Sue Emmanuel, Dave Spencer 

We successfully completed three months of activities for guys, training, construction and volunteer opportunities.  Many were closer to employment by having work experience, training and completing construction tasks.  One said, “It’s just nice to do something that is for a purpose.” 

## Pastor / Chair of Church Council / Project Manager - Amanda 

Pell 

2023 was a year of completing things and refurbishment especially with the completion of the house and the shop front.  We were able to  support  the  community  with  Storehouse,  Community  Café, training, volunteer opportunities. 

We give God the glory for so many lives touched.  God has been at the centre of all we do seen and unseen. I thank God for His tangible Presence through whom we live and move and have our being. 

I thank all the Trustees Pat, Tracey and Jan who helped us to function well during this time.  I thank Adrian for all he does. I thank all the volunteers – every one for every part they played and for their help to ensure the success of 2023.  Dave, Bec, Sue and Candice make a fantastic team. 

Kingdom Homes 2 completed and the visit by the Lord Lieutenant was a highlight.  Upskilling has gone well with the cellar completed. 

We have still met all our charitable functions and delivered many valuable services for the community.  We continue to love God, serve others and bless our community. 

Well done everyone.  We give God the glory every year for all He does.  We ask the Lord for wisdom to govern well. 

**2024** We will continue to support the community through Coffee Brook and grow it’s impact but we need to appoint a new manager as Bec has reduced her hours. 

We work towards Storehouse breaking even once funding from the Lottery finishes or further funding is found. 

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The emphasis has been on the community but as a Church we aim for focus to be **ALL** for Him (the Lord), **All** through Him and **All** with Him. 

The work with Futurekraft will continue and this is resulting in the strengthening  of  the  charity  and  further  funding  opportunities  / developments. 

## Chair’s Report – Jan De Villiers 

2023 has been a year of challenge and opportunity.  It has been a great privilege to work with Amanda and the trustees on various matters. I feel that we as a board are making good strides towards developing an up to date and healthy organisation. It was great to see the house completed to a high standard.  Also the visit from the Lord  Lieutenant gave  staff  and volunteers  the  acknowledgement they  deserve.   We  will  work  in  2024  to  find  ways  to  be  more sustainable.  Overall, I am so impressed with the work that The Brook has been doing through the various projects over the past year, and I look forward to what will be achieved over the next while. Thank you to the whole team who makes The Brook work! 

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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CEMfRE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
LEGAL & ADMINISTRAnvE DEfAIiS
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
18-26 Main Street
Shirebrook
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 8DG
CHARITY NUMBER
1052624
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
Deed of Trust, the original of which 15
held at Assemblies of God Property Trust
in Nottingham and as amended on
21 June 2016, for change of name.
TRUSTEES
Mr J De Villiers
Mr P D Hellewell
Ms T Engyel
BANKERS
Uoyds Bank
102-104 Market Street
5hirebrook
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 8AD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
8eeley Hawley & Co Ltd
44 Nottingham Rd
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 IBL
INDEX
Page I
Legal & Administrative Details
Page 2
Independent Examiners Report
Page 3-4
Receipts and Payments Account
Page 5
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Page 6-8 Notes to the Accounts
Page I

Independent exomlnerfs report to the Tru5tee5 of
THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Brook Community Church
and Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 31st December 2023, which are set out on pages 3 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee'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)Ibl of the 2011 Act
Independent exominerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention
in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act- or
121 the accounts do not accord with those records.
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 orderto enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
wley
Chartered Accountants Tax & Business Advisers
44 Nottingham Rd
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 IBL
Date:
4th October 2024
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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
General Deslgnated Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
Funds
2022
Incoming Resources
Charitable income
Grants and giving to the Church
Charitable Grants received
Storehouse Donations
Storehouse Charitable Grants
Recovery Specialist Charitable Grants
Recovery Plus Charitable Grants
Kingdom Homes 2 Grants
Church Development Grants
Coffee Brook Grants
Know Your Neighbourhood Grants
Warm Spaces Grants
Warm Spaces 2 Grants
Upskilling Grants
The Ark Donations
Wellness - Fitness Grant
Wellness - Diet Grant
Shop Front Grant
Goodness Growers Grant
Winter Hamper Grants
Events Grants & Sales
Car Project Donation
rraining Fund Donation
Income Tax recovered
19,436
19,436
19,946
5,000
28,492
48,493
27,390
26,436
21,107
7,440
7,800
29,362
24,729
9,130
18,577
4,510
4,460
5,850
21,958
29,362
24,729
9,130
18,577
4,510
4,460
5,850
21,958
9,960
7,991
4,485
11)0
7,991
4,485
100
1,000
18,184
1,030
2,250
18,184
1,030
2,250
5,581
500
1,000
2,932
1,651
175,983 211,796
2,932
22,367
153,616
Other income
Restore Sales
Coffee Brook Donations & Sales
Bank Interest
Room Hire
Solar Power income
Events Donations & 53les
Kingdom Homes l Rent
Kingdom Homes 2 Rent
Total Incoming Resources
2,771
17,298
961
120
2,068
117
2,771
17,298
961
120
2,068
117
14,753
2,226
3,557
49
40
3,410
436
15,277
14,753
340
15,093
45,702
153,616
214,411
236.791
Continued on page 4
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
General Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
Funds
2022
Incoming Resources
Total Incoming Resources
45,702
15,093
153,616
214,411
236,791
Resources Expended
Activities in furtheronce of choritable objertives
Church Costs
24,935
Kingdom Homes I Costs
Kingdom Homes 2 Costs
Kingdom Homes 2- Refurb
Warm Spaces Costs
Warm Spaces 2 Costs
Storehouse Costs
Recovery Plus Costs
Recovery Specialist Costs
Coffee Brook Costs
Know Your Neighbourhood Costs
Church Development Costs
Events Costs
Restore Costs
The Ark Costs
Wellness - Fitness Costs
Wellness - Diet Costs
Shopfront Costs
Upskilling Costs
Winter Hamper Costs
Community Garden Costs
5CK)
13,038
1,076
25,435
13,038
1,076
14,632
9,381
141
53,339
17,658
21,780
16,559
14,819
7,791
36,649
9,323
14,632
9,381
141
53,339
17,658
21,780
8,230
14,819
7,791
64,854
590
52,163
18,751
13,640
5,865
8.329
6,365
5,615
306
281
340
474
652
22,771
3,476
2,250
464
474
652
22,771
3.476
2,250
464
iio.
Total Resources Expended
33,664
14,614
177,858
226.136
214,852
Net Incoming / {Outgoingl resources
for the year
12,038
479
{24,242} (11,724)
21,939
Transfers between funds
1,798
{10,738)
8,941
Net movement in funds
13,836
(10,259)
{15,301} (11,724)
21,939
Balances l January 2023
21,405
24,231
91.021
136,657
114,719
Balances 31 December 2023
35,241
13.972
75,720
124,933
136,658
The notes on pages 5-8 form part of these accounts
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UA8IUTIES
AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
l. Tangible Fixed Assets
The Church building at Main Street. Shirebr¢)ok was valued for Insuran￿ reinstatement
purposes in 2023 at £1.79m
Contents and equipment in the Church were similarly valued at £156,(KK).
A house, 53 Byron Street, Shirebrook. was purchased for £97.850 including costs on 6 De￿mber 2018.
It was valued for insurance reinstatement purposes in 2023 at £275,0(KJ.
The contents were similarly valued at £13.500.
A house. 49 Byron Street, Shirebrook, was purchased for £56.771 including costs on 29 June 2022.
Refurbishment work on this property is now complete. Total costs of refurbishment are £21,76312022 & 2023 costs)
It W3s valued for insurance reinstatement purposes in 2023 at £275.0(Ki.
The content5 were similarly valued at £13,5C(J.
2. Bank & Cash Balances
Funds
2023
Fund5
2022
Lloyds Bank - Current account
Lloyds Bank - Busine55 Instsnt Access
Cash in hand
Till float
B.(X)I
116,285
497
150
8,313
127.865
330
150
124,933
136.657
3. Other Non Monetary Assets
Church van - estimated replacement value £3.5CKI
Storehouse stock - estimated value £5
4. Liabilities
House Mortgage (Remaining term 15 14 years 11 months)
45,169
46,858
5. Other than the unbilled fee for the independent examination there are no other a55ets
and liabilities.
APPROVAL
The accounts were approved by the trustee5 and signed on their behalf on
2023 by..
Jan de Villiers
Trustee
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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
l. Accounting Policies
al The.accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis with a statement
of assets and liabilities.
bl Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor.
Expenditure which meets certain criteria is identified to the relevant fund.
cl Designated funds are general funds which have been set aside by the trustees for specific
purposes.
2. Church Costs
2023
2022
Ministry Salaries & Expenses
Community Projetts Salaries
Tracts. Literature and Evangelism
Church Event5
Subscriptions & Licences
Contributions to AOG funds
Telephone & Internet
Postage, Stationery and Printing
Rent, Rates Light and Heating.
Repairs and Maintenance
Equipment
Insurance
Software
Legal & Professional
Miscellaneous expenses
7.777
7,719
iii
450
333
504
790
417
(346)
1,150
1.332
7.561
12,524
120
312
314
956
390
4.263
1,907
410
3,188
288
1,020
1,730
1,861
Net of recharges to projects)
24,935
34,806
Church Costs IDesiEnated)
Missions Charitable Donations
Missions Publications Literature
1,516
326
1,842
3. Kingdom Homes I Costs
General Expense5
Mortgage Interest
7,513
3,837
11,350
1,688
13,038
4,727
2.430
7,157
2,165
9,322
Mortgage Repayments
4. Kingdom Homes 2 Costs
Purchase price inc legals
Refurbishment
General Expenses {rentall
56,771
7,171
911
64,853
14,632
1,076
15.708
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
RECEIPTS & PAYmE￿[S ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
S. Movement of Funds
Balances
Incoming
Resources
Balances
01101/2023 Resour￿5 Expended Transfers 3111212023
RESTRicfED FUNDS
Community Storehouse
Kingdom Homes 2 - Refurb
Recovery Plus
Recovery Plus Specialist
Warm Spaces
Warm Spaces 2
Wellness - Fitness
Coffee Brook Funding
Know Your Neighbourhood
Community Garden
The Ark
Wellness- Diet
Training Budget
Church Oevelopment
Website
Shop Front
Goodness Growers
Upskilling
Winter Hampers
Car Project
42,103
8,313
6,425
13,750
9,370
54,090
4,510
18,577
9,130
53,339
14,632
17.658
21,780
9,381
141
474
8,230
14,819
464
(3801
1,809
42.475
7,344
11,100}
li
7,991
7,850
186
1,443
7,139
1,174
69
348
660
2,825
5,850
21,958
998
1,638
131)
100
652
I,OCM)
4,470
4,460
7,791
1,015
2,154
18,184
1,030
4,485
2,250
22,771
4,587
1,030
3,476
2,250
500
91.021
500
75.720
153,616
177.858
8,941
UNRESTRicfED FUNDS
General Fund
Restore
Coffee Brook
Events
16.417
1,920
2,667
401
21.405
25,517
2,771
17,298
117
45,702
24,935
3,176
20,174
4,691
10,258
118
35.241
8,329
4(MJ
33,664
11,378)
1,798
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Kingdom Homes I
Kingdom Homes 2
Kingdom Homes 3
Missions
New Building Fund
Designated Reserve
Mrs E Hawson I Shine 5hirebrook }
6,215
14,753
340
13,038
1,076
(1,809)
6,121
(736)
889
389
8,929
193
{8,9291
193
24,231
15,093
14,614 {10,738)
13,972
Total Unrestricted Funds
45,636
60.795
48,278 (8,941)
49,213
Total Funds
136,657
214,411
226,136
124.933
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6. Staff & Trustees
All of the activities of the church are carried out by volunteers and five (2022 - six)
employees on payroll.
Trustee Mr J De Villiers is a Director of Futurekraft Ltd. This company provides the Charity
with external strategic, development and funding advice.
Fees of £7,791 were paid to Futurekraft Ltd for such support in the year to 31 December 2023.
(£6,365 in 20221
7. Mortgage - 53 Byron Street
Brought forward
46,857
Repayments
(5,525)
Interest
3,837
Outstanding Liability
45,169
Purchase price inc fees
97,850
Insured for rebuild
275,000
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CEMfRE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
LEGAL & ADMINISTRAnvE DEfAIiS
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
18-26 Main Street
Shirebrook
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 8DG
CHARITY NUMBER
1052624
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
Deed of Trust, the original of which 15
held at Assemblies of God Property Trust
in Nottingham and as amended on
21 June 2016, for change of name.
TRUSTEES
Mr J De Villiers
Mr P D Hellewell
Ms T Engyel
BANKERS
Uoyds Bank
102-104 Market Street
5hirebrook
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 8AD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
8eeley Hawley & Co Ltd
44 Nottingham Rd
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 IBL
INDEX
Page I
Legal & Administrative Details
Page 2
Independent Examiners Report
Page 3-4
Receipts and Payments Account
Page 5
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Page 6-8 Notes to the Accounts
Page I

Independent exomlnerfs report to the Tru5tee5 of
THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Brook Community Church
and Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 31st December 2023, which are set out on pages 3 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee'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)Ibl of the 2011 Act
Independent exominerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention
in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act- or
121 the accounts do not accord with those records.
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 orderto enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
wley
Chartered Accountants Tax & Business Advisers
44 Nottingham Rd
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 IBL
Date:
4th October 2024
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
General Deslgnated Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
Funds
2022
Incoming Resources
Charitable income
Grants and giving to the Church
Charitable Grants received
Storehouse Donations
Storehouse Charitable Grants
Recovery Specialist Charitable Grants
Recovery Plus Charitable Grants
Kingdom Homes 2 Grants
Church Development Grants
Coffee Brook Grants
Know Your Neighbourhood Grants
Warm Spaces Grants
Warm Spaces 2 Grants
Upskilling Grants
The Ark Donations
Wellness - Fitness Grant
Wellness - Diet Grant
Shop Front Grant
Goodness Growers Grant
Winter Hamper Grants
Events Grants & Sales
Car Project Donation
rraining Fund Donation
Income Tax recovered
19,436
19,436
19,946
5,000
28,492
48,493
27,390
26,436
21,107
7,440
7,800
29,362
24,729
9,130
18,577
4,510
4,460
5,850
21,958
29,362
24,729
9,130
18,577
4,510
4,460
5,850
21,958
9,960
7,991
4,485
11)0
7,991
4,485
100
1,000
18,184
1,030
2,250
18,184
1,030
2,250
5,581
500
1,000
2,932
1,651
175,983 211,796
2,932
22,367
153,616
Other income
Restore Sales
Coffee Brook Donations & Sales
Bank Interest
Room Hire
Solar Power income
Events Donations & 53les
Kingdom Homes l Rent
Kingdom Homes 2 Rent
Total Incoming Resources
2,771
17,298
961
120
2,068
117
2,771
17,298
961
120
2,068
117
14,753
2,226
3,557
49
40
3,410
436
15,277
14,753
340
15,093
45,702
153,616
214,411
236.791
Continued on page 4
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
General Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
Funds
2022
Incoming Resources
Total Incoming Resources
45,702
15,093
153,616
214,411
236,791
Resources Expended
Activities in furtheronce of choritable objertives
Church Costs
24,935
Kingdom Homes I Costs
Kingdom Homes 2 Costs
Kingdom Homes 2- Refurb
Warm Spaces Costs
Warm Spaces 2 Costs
Storehouse Costs
Recovery Plus Costs
Recovery Specialist Costs
Coffee Brook Costs
Know Your Neighbourhood Costs
Church Development Costs
Events Costs
Restore Costs
The Ark Costs
Wellness - Fitness Costs
Wellness - Diet Costs
Shopfront Costs
Upskilling Costs
Winter Hamper Costs
Community Garden Costs
5CK)
13,038
1,076
25,435
13,038
1,076
14,632
9,381
141
53,339
17,658
21,780
16,559
14,819
7,791
36,649
9,323
14,632
9,381
141
53,339
17,658
21,780
8,230
14,819
7,791
64,854
590
52,163
18,751
13,640
5,865
8.329
6,365
5,615
306
281
340
474
652
22,771
3,476
2,250
464
474
652
22,771
3.476
2,250
464
iio.
Total Resources Expended
33,664
14,614
177,858
226.136
214,852
Net Incoming / {Outgoingl resources
for the year
12,038
479
{24,242} (11,724)
21,939
Transfers between funds
1,798
{10,738)
8,941
Net movement in funds
13,836
(10,259)
{15,301} (11,724)
21,939
Balances l January 2023
21,405
24,231
91.021
136,657
114,719
Balances 31 December 2023
35,241
13.972
75,720
124,933
136,658
The notes on pages 5-8 form part of these accounts
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTrE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UA8IUTIES
AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
l. Tangible Fixed Assets
The Church building at Main Street. Shirebr¢)ok was valued for Insuran￿ reinstatement
purposes in 2023 at £1.79m
Contents and equipment in the Church were similarly valued at £156,(KK).
A house, 53 Byron Street, Shirebrook. was purchased for £97.850 including costs on 6 De￿mber 2018.
It was valued for insurance reinstatement purposes in 2023 at £275,0(KJ.
The contents were similarly valued at £13.500.
A house. 49 Byron Street, Shirebrook, was purchased for £56.771 including costs on 29 June 2022.
Refurbishment work on this property is now complete. Total costs of refurbishment are £21,76312022 & 2023 costs)
It W3s valued for insurance reinstatement purposes in 2023 at £275.0(Ki.
The content5 were similarly valued at £13,5C(J.
2. Bank & Cash Balances
Funds
2023
Fund5
2022
Lloyds Bank - Current account
Lloyds Bank - Busine55 Instsnt Access
Cash in hand
Till float
B.(X)I
116,285
497
150
8,313
127.865
330
150
124,933
136.657
3. Other Non Monetary Assets
Church van - estimated replacement value £3.5CKI
Storehouse stock - estimated value £5
4. Liabilities
House Mortgage (Remaining term 15 14 years 11 months)
45,169
46,858
5. Other than the unbilled fee for the independent examination there are no other a55ets
and liabilities.
APPROVAL
The accounts were approved by the trustee5 and signed on their behalf on
2023 by..
Jan de Villiers
Trustee
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
l. Accounting Policies
al The.accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis with a statement
of assets and liabilities.
bl Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor.
Expenditure which meets certain criteria is identified to the relevant fund.
cl Designated funds are general funds which have been set aside by the trustees for specific
purposes.
2. Church Costs
2023
2022
Ministry Salaries & Expenses
Community Projetts Salaries
Tracts. Literature and Evangelism
Church Event5
Subscriptions & Licences
Contributions to AOG funds
Telephone & Internet
Postage, Stationery and Printing
Rent, Rates Light and Heating.
Repairs and Maintenance
Equipment
Insurance
Software
Legal & Professional
Miscellaneous expenses
7.777
7,719
iii
450
333
504
790
417
(346)
1,150
1.332
7.561
12,524
120
312
314
956
390
4.263
1,907
410
3,188
288
1,020
1,730
1,861
Net of recharges to projects)
24,935
34,806
Church Costs IDesiEnated)
Missions Charitable Donations
Missions Publications Literature
1,516
326
1,842
3. Kingdom Homes I Costs
General Expense5
Mortgage Interest
7,513
3,837
11,350
1,688
13,038
4,727
2.430
7,157
2,165
9,322
Mortgage Repayments
4. Kingdom Homes 2 Costs
Purchase price inc legals
Refurbishment
General Expenses {rentall
56,771
7,171
911
64,853
14,632
1,076
15.708
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
RECEIPTS & PAYmE￿[S ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
S. Movement of Funds
Balances
Incoming
Resources
Balances
01101/2023 Resour￿5 Expended Transfers 3111212023
RESTRicfED FUNDS
Community Storehouse
Kingdom Homes 2 - Refurb
Recovery Plus
Recovery Plus Specialist
Warm Spaces
Warm Spaces 2
Wellness - Fitness
Coffee Brook Funding
Know Your Neighbourhood
Community Garden
The Ark
Wellness- Diet
Training Budget
Church Oevelopment
Website
Shop Front
Goodness Growers
Upskilling
Winter Hampers
Car Project
42,103
8,313
6,425
13,750
9,370
54,090
4,510
18,577
9,130
53,339
14,632
17.658
21,780
9,381
141
474
8,230
14,819
464
(3801
1,809
42.475
7,344
11,100}
li
7,991
7,850
186
1,443
7,139
1,174
69
348
660
2,825
5,850
21,958
998
1,638
131)
100
652
I,OCM)
4,470
4,460
7,791
1,015
2,154
18,184
1,030
4,485
2,250
22,771
4,587
1,030
3,476
2,250
500
91.021
500
75.720
153,616
177.858
8,941
UNRESTRicfED FUNDS
General Fund
Restore
Coffee Brook
Events
16.417
1,920
2,667
401
21.405
25,517
2,771
17,298
117
45,702
24,935
3,176
20,174
4,691
10,258
118
35.241
8,329
4(MJ
33,664
11,378)
1,798
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Kingdom Homes I
Kingdom Homes 2
Kingdom Homes 3
Missions
New Building Fund
Designated Reserve
Mrs E Hawson I Shine 5hirebrook }
6,215
14,753
340
13,038
1,076
(1,809)
6,121
(736)
889
389
8,929
193
{8,9291
193
24,231
15,093
14,614 {10,738)
13,972
Total Unrestricted Funds
45,636
60.795
48,278 (8,941)
49,213
Total Funds
136,657
214,411
226,136
124.933
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THE BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH AND CENTRE
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6. Staff & Trustees
All of the activities of the church are carried out by volunteers and five (2022 - six)
employees on payroll.
Trustee Mr J De Villiers is a Director of Futurekraft Ltd. This company provides the Charity
with external strategic, development and funding advice.
Fees of £7,791 were paid to Futurekraft Ltd for such support in the year to 31 December 2023.
(£6,365 in 20221
7. Mortgage - 53 Byron Street
Brought forward
46,857
Repayments
(5,525)
Interest
3,837
Outstanding Liability
45,169
Purchase price inc fees
97,850
Insured for rebuild
275,000
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