Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/20 Period start date To 31/03/21 Period end date
Charity name: The Harvest Centre
Charity registration number: 1052729
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | (a) To advance the Christian faith in East Anglia and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world (b) To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby in the said region and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world (c) to promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in the said area and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
• Support of the local Foodbank, using the building for both storage and distribution of food to the community • Food parcels given to needy individuals in area • Continued links with India supporting old people’s homes and orphanages through Maranatha Ministries. • Continued support of project in Uganda – supporting teachers and various developments in village of Kuffu including assisting a young pastor build a family home |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees consider they have responsibly run the charity in a way that carries out its purposes for the public benefit – in meeting both physical, spiritual and social needs of the local community and congregation. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | • Covid restrictions meant that face to face meetings were not held for the majority of the year. • The church launched ‘on-line’ streaming of services for people to access from their homes. These included short times of worship and a preach. This enabled us to reach a wider catchment area of those who could access the services online and as a result some new families were added to the congregation. • The Foodbank continued to operate and provide much needed assistance to many members of the local community who found themselves in crisis situations during the pandemic. • No community outreach events took place due to the pandemic. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Accounts were verified and audited to comply with legislation and the charity was in a comfortable financial position at the end of the year despite the difficulties of thepandemic |
|---|---|---|
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees have agreed that a minimum reserve of £10,000 is held which protects the interest of the trust during times when income is lower but one-off or emergency expenses arise. Reserves may exceed this amount when saving for larger projects and while plans are established to expand the work of the church but should not exceed £50,000 for any significant length of time. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £26000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Declaration of Trust Deed dated 27thOctober 1995 and Deed of Amendment dated 26th October 2005 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by existing trustees |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | The Harvest Centre |
|---|---|
| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1052729 |
| Charity’s principal address | Fengate Drove Weeting Brandon Suffolk IP27 0PW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Ahmed | Trustees themselves | |||
| Lawrence Jackson | Trustees themselves | |||
| Jennifer Thurman | Trustees themselves | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Ahmed | ||
| Lawrence Jackson | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations Tho trustees declare that have approved the trustees. report al)ove. Signed on half of the charity's trustees Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Po8ltlon {eg Secretary, Chalr. atc st8V8n Ahmed Twstee 1419r21
The Harvest Centre
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Registered charity 1052729
The Harvest Centre
Index to Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2021
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Independent Examiners Report | 1 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 2 |
| Balance Sheet | 3 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | 4 to 5 |
The Harvest Centre
Independent Examiners Report
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and the comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning 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 financial statements.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with our examination of the financial statements as set out on pages 2 to 5 relating to the year ended 31 March 2021, no matter has come to our attention which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material aspect the requirements to keeping accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act and to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met or to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Signed
Date 19 May 2021
DMG Accountants North East Suffolk Business Centre Pinbush Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7NQ
Page 1
The Harvest Centre
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 March 2021
| Incoming Resources Tithes and offerings 76,755 Tax refunds 13,911 Interest received 12 Other 8,519 99,197 Resources expended Salaries and wages 58,098 Light, heat and water 7,974 Insurance 2,128 Telephone 317 Rates 1,228 Motor and travel - Sundry expenses 2,339 Maintenance and gardening 9,577 Fellowship Hall Refurbishment 908 Ministry support 39 Mission support 6,702 Outreach and special occassions 3,260 Gifts - Accountancy 300 Bank charges - Depreciation 834 93,704 Net incoming resources 5,493 2021 £ |
2020 £ 66,711 10,125 24 28,007 |
|---|---|
| 104,867 55,558 6,691 2,065 340 1,181 717 2,619 5,811 5,073 1,440 8,122 1,798 839 300 - 925 |
|
| 93,479 | |
| 11,388 |
Page 2
The Harvest Centre
Balance Sheet
For the year ended 31 March 2020
| Notes Fixed Assets 2 Land and buildings Fixtures, fittings and equipment Current assets Bank and cash 3 Current liabilities Creditors 4 Net current assets Net assets Represented by 5 General funds |
367,830 7,490 375,320 32,271 32,271 1,111 31,160 406,480 406,480 406,480 406,480 2020 £ |
2019 £ 367,830 8,324 |
|---|---|---|
| 376,154 27,410 |
||
| 32,271 1,111 |
27,410 2,577 |
|
| 24,833 | ||
| 400,987 | ||
| 400,987 | ||
| 400,987 | ||
| 400,987 |
Page 3
The Harvest Centre
Notes to the financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2021
1 Accounting Policies
a) The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities.
b) Depreciation is provided on fixtures, fittings and equipment at 10% per annum on a reducing balance basis. Prior to 2007 depreciation was provided at 25% on a reducing balance basis.
2 Fixed assets
| Cost At 1 April 2020 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2021 Depreciation At 1 April 2020 Charge for the year Disposals At 31 March 2021 Net book value At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 |
Land and Fixtures, fittings buildings and equipment £ £ 367,830 88,025 - - - - 367,830 88,025 - 79,701 - 834 - - - 80,535 367,830 7,490 367,830 8,324 |
Total £ 455,855 - - |
|---|---|---|
| 455,855 | ||
| 79,701 834 - |
||
| 80,535 | ||
| 375,320 | ||
| 376,154 |
Page 4
The Harvest Centre
Notes to the financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2021
| 3 Bank and cash Current account Savings account Cash Drove Coffee Shop 4 Creditors Inland revenue PAYE Credit card Accountancy 5 Funds At 1 April 2020 Net incoming resources At 31 March 2021 |
2021 £ 3,789 26,193 128 2,161 32,271 2021 £ - 811 300 1,111 2021 £ 400,987 5,493 406,480 |
2020 £ 4,522 20,674 44 2,170 |
|---|---|---|
| 27,410 | ||
| 2020 £ 886 1,391 300 |
||
| 2,577 | ||
| 2020 £ 389,599 11,388 |
||
| 400,987 |
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The Harvest Centre
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Registered charity 1052729
The Harvest Centre
Index to Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2021
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Independent Examiners Report | 1 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 2 |
| Balance Sheet | 3 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | 4 to 5 |
The Harvest Centre
Independent Examiners Report
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and the comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning 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 financial statements.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with our examination of the financial statements as set out on pages 2 to 5 relating to the year ended 31 March 2021, no matter has come to our attention which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material aspect the requirements to keeping accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act and to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met or to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Signed
Date 19 May 2021
DMG Accountants North East Suffolk Business Centre Pinbush Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7NQ
Page 1
The Harvest Centre
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 March 2021
| Incoming Resources Tithes and offerings 76,755 Tax refunds 13,911 Interest received 12 Other 8,519 99,197 Resources expended Salaries and wages 58,098 Light, heat and water 7,974 Insurance 2,128 Telephone 317 Rates 1,228 Motor and travel - Sundry expenses 2,339 Maintenance and gardening 9,577 Fellowship Hall Refurbishment 908 Ministry support 39 Mission support 6,702 Outreach and special occassions 3,260 Gifts - Accountancy 300 Bank charges - Depreciation 834 93,704 Net incoming resources 5,493 2021 £ |
2020 £ 66,711 10,125 24 28,007 |
|---|---|
| 104,867 55,558 6,691 2,065 340 1,181 717 2,619 5,811 5,073 1,440 8,122 1,798 839 300 - 925 |
|
| 93,479 | |
| 11,388 |
Page 2
The Harvest Centre
Balance Sheet
For the year ended 31 March 2020
| Notes Fixed Assets 2 Land and buildings Fixtures, fittings and equipment Current assets Bank and cash 3 Current liabilities Creditors 4 Net current assets Net assets Represented by 5 General funds |
367,830 7,490 375,320 32,271 32,271 1,111 31,160 406,480 406,480 406,480 406,480 2020 £ |
2019 £ 367,830 8,324 |
|---|---|---|
| 376,154 27,410 |
||
| 32,271 1,111 |
27,410 2,577 |
|
| 24,833 | ||
| 400,987 | ||
| 400,987 | ||
| 400,987 | ||
| 400,987 |
Page 3
The Harvest Centre
Notes to the financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2021
1 Accounting Policies
a) The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities.
b) Depreciation is provided on fixtures, fittings and equipment at 10% per annum on a reducing balance basis. Prior to 2007 depreciation was provided at 25% on a reducing balance basis.
2 Fixed assets
| Cost At 1 April 2020 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2021 Depreciation At 1 April 2020 Charge for the year Disposals At 31 March 2021 Net book value At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 |
Land and Fixtures, fittings buildings and equipment £ £ 367,830 88,025 - - - - 367,830 88,025 - 79,701 - 834 - - - 80,535 367,830 7,490 367,830 8,324 |
Total £ 455,855 - - |
|---|---|---|
| 455,855 | ||
| 79,701 834 - |
||
| 80,535 | ||
| 375,320 | ||
| 376,154 |
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The Harvest Centre
Notes to the financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2021
| 3 Bank and cash Current account Savings account Cash Drove Coffee Shop 4 Creditors Inland revenue PAYE Credit card Accountancy 5 Funds At 1 April 2020 Net incoming resources At 31 March 2021 |
2021 £ 3,789 26,193 128 2,161 32,271 2021 £ - 811 300 1,111 2021 £ 400,987 5,493 406,480 |
2020 £ 4,522 20,674 44 2,170 |
|---|---|---|
| 27,410 | ||
| 2020 £ 886 1,391 300 |
||
| 2,577 | ||
| 2020 £ 389,599 11,388 |
||
| 400,987 |
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