Annual Trustees Report for 2022
On Friday 6[th] October 2023, the following statement was formalised by the majority of Trustees of California Christian Centre:
Trustees Voting (3): B.A.Johnson, D.Yarnell, J.H.Price
Trustees absent (2): J.H.Shepherd (due to illness), M.E.Shepherd
Agreement was reached for the following Annual Trustees Report for 2022 to be read into the record for California Christian Centre:
California Christian Centre - Annual Trustees Report for 2022
This Annual Report summarises the activities and progress of the aims and objectives of California Christian Centre in the year 2022. The church is affiliated to the Assemblies of God in Great Britain.
The church is pursuing its objectives in spreading the Christian Faith and serving the wider community in the following ways:
Maintaining Sunday services, in which the Gospel is preached. Following the emergence from ‘lockdown’, online meetings have been conducted using Zoom, transitioning to the use of face-to-face meetings in the church building by stages.
Teaching is given by providing Christian instruction tailored to young children in groups within the services. Mid-week meetings are supported on Zoom to enable Bible-study and discussion with prayer and worship.
The new ProPresenter church internet system has been introduced, and training has been given.
Health and Safety policies and procedures are in place and safeguarding is monitored. Fire safety and PAT electrical testing is maintained. A Building Team monitors the routine maintenance and reporting.
Support to families with babies and toddlers is provided by a Friday morning group. Arts and crafts, singing and snacks, along with play equipment are included. Advice and support in-house is given. Referrals to specialist services can also be encouraged where special needs are identified.
A contribution was made to the India Feeding Program in Karol Bagh, New Delhi. This fed 109 people for 4 weeks.
A week of prayer was held in September. The building was opened during the week of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Rev Robert Nock made the decision to resign from his position as Senior Leader and Trustee in this year. A transition strategy has been put in place to explore future changes in church organisation.
Support from AOG was sought, but no extra help could be provided. Links with nearby churches were considered. Support from Halesowen church was explored, and the leaders there were happy to support in preaching ministry and online ministry for a limited time up to December 2022.
Dan Yarnell agreed to give extra time in ministry and advice until end of December 2022.
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Monthly Income / Expenditure totals - Details As at: 31 December 2022
| Nominal code | Jan_22 | Feb_22 | Mar_22 | Apr_22 | May_22 | Jun_22 | Jul_22 | Aug_22 | Sep_22 | Oct_22 | Nov_22 | Dec_22 | Code total |
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| Income | |||||||||||||
| 0101 (Gift Aid - Bank) | 2,541.75 | 1,495.20 | 1,988.50 | 1,506.25 | 2,017.75 | 1,919.25 | 1,729.00 | 1,640.20 | 1,016.50 | 922.00 | 894.05 | 563.60 | 18,234.05 |
| 0201 (Other planned giving) | 467.80 | 480.00 | 320.00 | 260.00 | 320.00 | 320.00 | 320.00 | 820.00 | 440.00 | 470.00 | 540.00 | 620.00 | 5,377.80 |
| 0301 (Loose plate collections) | — | 20.00 | — | 108.75 | — | 70.23 | — | — | 137.95 | 5.00 | — | — | 341.93 |
| 0601 (Tax recoverable on Gift Aid) | 8,761.08 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 822.22 | 1,533.49 | — | — | 11,116.79 |
| Income totals | 11,770.63 | 1,995.20 | 2,308.50 | 1,875.00 | 2,337.75 | 2,309.48 | 2,049.00 | 2,460.20 | 2,416.67 | 2,930.49 | 1,434.05 | 1,183.60 | 35,070.57 |
| Expenditure | |||||||||||||
| 1701 (Fees paid to fund raisers) | — | 26.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26.60 |
| 2010 (Contract Staff Fees) | 1,912.42 | 1,912.42 | — | 1,896.28 | 1,896.28 | 1,896.28 | 1,896.28 | 1,896.28 | — | — | — | — | 13,306.24 |
| 2020 (HMRC Tax & NI for Employees | — | 2,586.90 | — | 52.88 | — | 1,401.30 | — | — | — | 874.58 | — | — | 4,915.66 |
| ) | |||||||||||||
| 2030 (Pensions contributions for staff | 118.17 | 118.17 | 118.17 | 118.17 | 118.17 | 118.17 | 118.17 | 118.17 | — | — | — | — | 945.36 |
| ) | |||||||||||||
| 2050 (Salary of parish administrator) | — | — | 1,912.42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,912.42 |
| 2301 (Church running - insurance) | — | 55.25 | 109.65 | 109.55 | 109.55 | 109.55 | 109.55 | 109.55 | 109.55 | 109.55 | 109.55 | 109.55 | 1,150.85 |
| 2310 (Church office - telephone) | 74.87 | 66.00 | 74.40 | 74.40 | 74.40 | 74.40 | 84.40 | 69.78 | 76.00 | 76.00 | 76.00 | 76.00 | 896.65 |
| 2330 (Church maintenance) | — | 499.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 499.00 |
| 2331 (Cleaning) | — | — | 144.00 | 144.00 | 144.00 | 144.00 | 144.00 | 216.00 | 72.00 | 288.00 | 144.00 | 144.00 | 1,584.00 |
| 2332 (Household supplies & | 7.99 | 43.50 | — | — | — | 19.40 | — | 15.80 | 23.45 | — | 25.72 | 60.25 | 196.11 |
| equipment) | |||||||||||||
| 2333 (Catering supplies & equipment) | 25.09 | — | 9.38 | 86.50 | 104.77 | — | 91.35 | — | 10.25 | — | — | — | 327.34 |
| 2360 (Administration) | 688.17 | 136.22 | 139.71 | 215.56 | 553.45 | 145.26 | 521.68 | 373.93 | 111.16 | 256.71 | 111.56 | 256.16 | 3,509.57 |
| 2362 (Stationery, Publicity, Books, | 19.09 | 195.95 | 33.69 | — | 40.80 | — | — | 27.16 | — | 25.00 | — | — | 341.69 |
| Craft mate) | |||||||||||||
| 2370 (Visiting speakers / locums) | — | — | — | — | 110.00 | 150.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | 400.00 | 480.00 | 400.00 | 400.00 | 2,540.00 |
| 2372 (Payments to Trustees) | — | — | — | — | 50.00 | — | 25.00 | 50.00 | — | — | — | — | 125.00 |
| 2401 (Church running - electric) | 33.75 | 35.42 | 31.08 | 32.50 | 27.20 | 26.81 | 26.10 | 26.76 | 28.20 | 27.80 | 31.59 | 44.94 | 372.15 |
| 2420 (Church running - water) | 59.92 | — | — | 10.74 | 13.02 | 13.49 | 10.64 | 13.02 | 13.37 | 10.29 | 21.54 | 13.37 | 179.40 |
| 2730 (Church - contents, fixtures & | — | — | — | — | — | — | 256.76 | — | — | — | — | — | 256.76 |
| fittings) |
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| Nominal code | Jan_22 Feb_22 Mar_22 Apr_22 May_22 Jun_22 Jul_22 Aug_22 Sep_22 |
Oct_22 Nov_22 Dec_22 Code total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,147.93 919.96 1,104.27 33,084.80 Balance (income - expenditure) 1,985.77 |
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| 2,939.47 5,675.43 2,572.50 2,740.58 3,241.64 4,098.66 3,583.93 3,216.45 843.98 Expenditure totals |
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CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN CENTRE
178 STONEHOUSE LANE
CALIFORNIA
BARTLEY GREEN
BIRMINGHAM
B32 3AH
Registered Charity No 1052789
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
AND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ
Mobile: 07710 456376
E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Report to the trustees/members of California Christian Centre
Registered Charity number 1052789
On the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022
Set out on the following pages
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2022 Act;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My 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 a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act; and
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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.
Signed L A Silver
Date: 30 June 2023
Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner
- 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Report of the Trustees and the Church Council
For the year ended 31[st] December 2022
ACTIVITIES REVIEW
The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts.
The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith.
CHURCH COUNCIL
The trustees and members of the Church Council during the year were as follows:
J H Shepherd, 38 Broadhidley Drive, Birmingham. B32 3QN
R W Nock, 22, Bartley Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1UU.
B A Johnson, 260 Jiggins Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham. B32 3HJ
M E Shepherd, 38 Broadhidley Drive, Birmingham. B32 3QN
H L Nock, 22, Bartley Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1UU.
J H Price, 51 Redhall Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley. DY3 2NN
D Yarnall, 101 Redstone Close, Redditch. B98 9AF
STATEMENT
We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief.
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL
Please print name: _____ Date ____
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE CHURCH COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination.
1. CHARITY LAW AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
2. SIGNING OF ACCOUNTS
I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed.
3. CONCLUSION
There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for clarification of for further assistance.
Luke A Silver
30 June 2023
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the period from 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Prior year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | total funds | |
| Receipts | |||||
| Planned giving | 23,611.85 | — | — | 23,611.85 | 37,882.97 |
| Collections and other giving | 238.75 | 103.18 | — | 341.93 | 5.00 |
| Other voluntary receipts | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gift Aid recovered | 11,116.79 | — | — | 11,116.79 | 27.03 |
| Other receipts | — | — | — | — | 70.00 |
| Activities for generating funds | — | — | — | — | — |
| Investment Income | — | — | — | — | — |
| Receipts from church activities | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total receipts | 34,967.39 | 103.18 | — | 35,070.57 | 37,985.00 |
| Payments | |||||
| Cost of generating funds | 26.60 | — | — | 26.60 | 1,352.26 |
| Missionary and Charitable Giving | — | — | — | — | 360.00 |
| Parish Share | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clergy and Staffing costs | 23,744.68 | — | — | 23,744.68 | 29,211.11 |
| Church Running Expenses | 8,985.11 | 71.65 | — | 9,056.76 | 8,569.75 |
| Hall Running Costs | — | — | — | — | — |
| Church Repairs & Maintenance | 256.76 | — | — | 256.76 | 6,793.60 |
| Hall Repairs & Maintenance | — | — | — | — | 39.18 |
| New Building work | — | — | — | — | — |
| Governance Costs | — | — | — | — | 289.00 |
| Total payments | 33,013.15 | 71.65 | — | 33,084.80 | 46,614.90 |
| Net incoming / outgoing resources before transfer | 1,954.24 | 31.53 | — | 1,985.77 | (8,629.90) |
| Transfers | |||||
| Gross transfers between funds - in | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gross transfers between funds - out | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net incoming / outgoing before other gains / losses | 1,954.24 | 31.53 | — | 1,985.77 | (8,629.90) |
| Other recognised gains / losses | |||||
| Gains / losses on investment assets | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net movement in funds | 1,954.24 | 31.53 | — | 1,985.77 | (8,629.90) |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 22,468.74 | 1,031.45 | — | 23,500.19 | 32,130.09 |
| Total funds carried forward | 24,422.98 | 1,062.98 | — | 25,485.96 | 23,500.19 |
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Balance Sheet detailed
| 31/12/2022 31/12/2021 As at As at |
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| Current assets — 6501: Bank current account - Barclays — 25,438.01 6502: Bank current account - HSBC 24,234.25 — 6505: Bank deposit account — 47.95 6590: Cash in hand 115.94 25,485.96 Total Current assets 24,350.19 Liabilities — 6699: Agency collections 850.00 — Total Liabilities 850.00 25,485.96 Net Asset surplus (deficit) 23,500.19 Reserves 1,985.77 Excess / (deficit) to date — 23,500.19 Z01: Starting balances 23,500.19 25,485.96 Total Reserves 23,500.19 24,422.98 Unrestricted 22,468.74 — Designated — 1,062.98 Restricted 1,031.45 — Endowment — Represented by Funds 25,485.96 23,500.19 Total |
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