Gateway People’s Centre
Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 30[th] June 2023 Charity Number: 1054333
| Gateway People’s Centre |
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| Contents Page |
| Legal and administrative information 1 |
| Report of the trustees 2 - 3 |
| Report of the independent examiner 4 |
| Statement of financial activities 5 |
| Balance Sheet 6 |
| Notes forming part of the financial statements 7 - 12 |
Gateway People’s Centre
Legal and administrative information
Trustees (as at 30[th] June 2023)
Jacintah Ngobese
Steve Trott
Adekemi Oni
Ruth Hughes (appointed 1[st] July 2022)
Principal office
2 High Street Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0EY Tel: 01375 460 164 Email: Office@gpconline.org.uk
Website address
www.gpconline.org.uk
Registered charity number 1054333
Independent examiner
Luke Silver Accountancy and Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ
Bankers
Barclays Bank plc Barclays Business Centre Grays Branch 9 High Street Grays Essex RM17 6NL
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Gateway People’s Centre
Report of the trustees for the year ended 30[th] June 2023
The trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30[th] June 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)
Constitution and objects
Gateway People’s Centre is an Assemblies of God Church and is constituted under the Assemblies Of God Model Constitution adopted 11[th] July 1993 and is a registered charity number 1054333.
The objects of the charity are the promotion of the Christian faith based on sound scriptures and to reach the world for Jesus Christ. The motto of the charity is “ A PLACE OF LOVE IN A TROUBLED WORLD”. The charity is seeking to make a positive impact upon the borough of Thurrock, by becoming a Thurrock wide family centre where all are welcome, and where individuals and families can grow and flourish in faith and discover God’s plan for their lives.
Organisation
The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are set out on page 1.
Core activities
Sunday morning service – our Sunday morning service begins with joyous songs of praise, with prayers and worship by the entire congregation as we minister to our God. Worship is more than singing songs during our Sunday service. Worship is a lifestyle that reflects God’s heart and love. Worship directs our thoughts and our action bringing to fruition an attitude of service for our Lord Jesus Christ! During our Sunday morning service, we pray for the sick, comfort the hurting and sorrowful, encourage the weak and weary, reach out in love to those who need the touch of a friend. Our congregation comprised people from all walks of life and nationalities. There are altogether more than twenty different nationalities attending our Sunday service, making the charity a truly multinational church.
Midweek group meetings – such meetings are to provide additional support and teaching for the church body. There are also ample opportunities for fellowship. The main purpose of your group meetings is to foster and promote the spirit of individual support of one another. Activities during such meetings include themed bible studies, group prayers and obviously fellowship. The intention is to have a first century church atmosphere
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One Way Kidz (pre secondary school age) – provides children with the opportunity to explore and discuss the bible in age directed classes. Children are free to express themselves in times of praise and worship. All volunteers involved in children’s work have been subjected to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and our child protection policy encompasses the following principles:-
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the welfare of the child is paramount
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all children without exception have the right to protection from abuse
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all suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
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all the charity’s trustees, staff and volunteers have a responsibility to report concerns
Younger youth - the younger youth comprise children attending secondary schools between the ages of eleven and sixteen. Meetings are held 2 to 3 times a month. Fortnightly Zoom meetings on Sunday evenings are the norm. The aim of the group is to learn about Jesus Christ from the bible and help children grow their faith by learning about stories and concepts in the bible. The main aim is to inspire and instruct younger youths to grow spiritually in the Christian faith and display Godly attributes of love, joy, peace, forgiveness, kindness etc in their lives. Each session is run by a teacher and an assistant who are DBS checked. Social events like going to the cinema, baking and so on are quite common activities.
Youth Group (YG) – this group is attended by the older youths, namely the A-level students to university undergraduates. The group shares many common themes and activities with the younger youth with the main aim of providing the “older” youth the opportunity to study, learn and discuss the bible and life topics in a Christian context. The life pressures facing “older youths” today are immense and the group hopes to help “older” youth to make the transition to mature Christian adulthood.
Community clothing – we are extremely proud of the work we do at our clothing bank. Run by a small but dedicated team of volunteers, it has made a real and significant impact on the community here. Our clothing bank is truly an example of love in action. We are extremely grateful that the majority of items received from local residents have been high quality and hardly used items that we have been able to distribute to residents in need. We are also extremely grateful for contributions of clothing from some very well know high street names. Reuse and recycle with us to protect the environment, while helping us transform lives in Thurrock.
Food bank – our centre also function as a hub for the regional foodbank. No one in our community should have to face hunger and our team of volunteers worked hard to ensure this is not the case in providing emergency food and support to local people who have been referred to us. Our aim is to combat poverty and hunger across Thurrock.
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Financial Review
The funding for the pursuit of the charity’s objects and activities is through tithes from its congregation and some occasional and incidental fund raising activities. In the year under review, income resources exceeded resources expended resulting in a surplus as set out in the accounts on pages 5 to 12.
Reserves policy
The trustees have established a policy to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately two years unrestricted expenditure, which equates to £50,000 in general fund. At this level, the trustees feel that they should be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding. Unrestricted funds were maintained at this level during the year under review.
Risk Management
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirms that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks. These systems and procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.
Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The law applicable to charities in England Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provision of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare the financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Jacintah Ngobese
Date: 26 May 2024
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Gateway People's Centre Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Accruals Accounts Report to the trusteeslmembers of Gateway People's Church Ragistarad Charity Numbèr 1054333 On the accounts for the year ended 30th June 2023 Sat out on tho following pagas 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{21 of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act". follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of indap8nd&nt axaminar'g raport 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 present 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" (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 to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met., or (21 lo which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed L A Silwer Datè: 12 April 2024 Luke Silver. HNC Business & Finance Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close. Minehead. Somerset. TA24 6DQ Page 5
Gateway People’s Centre
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30[th] June 2023
| Unrestricted Funds Notes £ Incoming resources Donations 2 36,990 Activities to further the charity's objects: Conference and evangelism - Income from activities for generating funds 3 1,634 Investment income and interest 4 27,025 Total incoming resources 65,649 Resources expended Charitable expenditure Costs of activities for charitable objectives 5 4,216 Support costs 6 27,587 Management and administration 7 1,882 Total resources expended 33,685 Net incoming resources/ (resources expended) 8 31,964 Transfer between funds (5,500) Balance at 1 July 2021 829,099 Balance at 30 June 2022 15 855,563 |
Designated Funds - - - - - 5,197 - - 5,197 (5,197) 5,500 125 428 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - 3,000 3,000 |
Total Total Funds Funds 2023 2022 £ £ 36,990 37,533 - - 1,634 1,114 27,025 22,662 65,649 61,309 9,413 8,037 27,587 27,182 1,882 1,751 38,882 36,970 26,767 24,339 - - 832,224 807,885 858,991 832,224 |
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Movement in funds are disclosed in Note 16 to the financial statements on page 11
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Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net assets 14 Unrestricted funds Designated funds General funds Restricted funds 15 |
2022 £ £ £ 766,433 746,777 19,902 18,822 74,390 67,494 94,291 86,316 1,733 869 92,558 85,447 858,991 832,224 428 125 855,563 829,099 855,991 829,224 3,000 3,000 858,991 832,224 2023 |
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Approved by the trustees on 26 May 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Mrs J Ngobese
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Gateway People’s Centre
Notes forming part of the financial statements For the year ended 30[th] June 2023
1. Accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommend Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in according with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic or Ireland’ and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
(b) Income
Voluntary income is received by way of donations, offerings and gifts and is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
Income resources from other activities are included when receivable.
- (c) Resources expended
Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity.
(d) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, which in all cases other than freehold and leasehold properties is estimated at 5 years.
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Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
(f) Designated funds
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Designated funds may be use in the future by the trustees for any purpose.
(g) Restricted funds
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund
(h) Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
(i) Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity’s pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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Gateway People’s Centre
Notes forming part of the financial statements For the year ended 30[th] June 2023
2. Donations
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Donations and offerings for general purposes | 33,006 | 30,713 | |
| Donation received for mission–designated | - | 316 | |
| Gift aid tax | 3,984 | 6,504 | |
| 36,990 | 37,533 |
3. Incoming resources from activities for generating funds
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Use of hall | 1,634 | 1,114 | |
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| 1,634 | 1,114 |
4. Investment income
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Rental Income | 26,775 | 22,654 | |
| Interest on cash deposits | 250 | 8 | |
| 27,025 | 22,662 |
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Notes forming part of the financial statements For the year ended 30[th] June 2023
5. Costs of activities in furtherance of the charity’s objects
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Sunday services | 3,867 | 3,830 | |
| Mission support & visiting speakers-designated | 5,197 | 4,184 | |
| Children & youth activities- | 349 | 23 | |
| Outreach and community related activities | - | - | |
| Kingdom women | - | - | |
| 9,413 | 8,037 |
6. Support costs of charitable activities
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Salaries costs | 12,566 | 12,360 | |
| Expenditure on manse | 903 | 570 | |
| Expenditure on church premises | 4,970 | 7,136 | |
| Service and communal charges and ground rent on flat | 1,487 | 1,177 | |
| Printing & stationery | 873 | 472 | |
| Postages | 20 | 20 | |
| Broadband and telephone | 990 | 1,014 | |
| Insurance | 2,102 | 2,636 | |
| AOG contribution | 600 | 600 | |
| Staff development and subsistence | 500 | 1,197 | |
| Travel accommodation & community support | - | - | |
| Bank charges | - | ||
| AOG National conference | 2,576 | - | |
| Depreciation of office equipment | - | ||
| 27,587 | 27,182 |
7. Management and administration expenditure
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Data protection | 35 | 35 | |
| Holding trusteeship fees | - | - | |
| Letting fees | 1,080 | 973 | |
| Children protection–safe guarding | 170 | 146 | |
| Independent examiner’s fee | 597 | 597 | |
| 1,882 | 1,751 |
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Gateway People’s Centre
Notes forming part of the financial statements For the year ended 30[th] June 2023
8. Net incoming resources (expended) for the year
This is stated after charging
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Independent examiner’s fee | 597 | 597 | |
| Depreciation | 546 | 546 |
9. Staff costs and numbers
Staff costs were as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Salaries and wages | 12,200 | 12,000 | |
| Social security & pension costs | 366 | 360 | |
| 12,566 | 12,360 | ||
| The average weekly number of employees during the year | 2023 | 2022 | |
| 1 | 1 |
No employees received remuneration amounting to more than £50,000 in either year.
10. Trustees’ remuneration
Trustees received no remuneration (2023 - £Nil).
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Gateway People’s Centre
Notes forming part of the financial statements For the year ended 30[th] June 2023
11. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost and valuation: At 1st July 2022 Additions during the year Disposals during the year At 30th June 2023 Depreciation At 1st July 2022 This year On disposals At 30th June 2023 Net Book Value: At 30th June 2023 At 30th June 2022 |
Freehold Leasehold Sound & land & Property PA Music Fixtures & buildings Equipment Equipment Fittings Total £ £ £ £ £ £ 601,151 144,535 10,137 1,702 3,714 761,239 - 20,202 - - - 20,202 - - - - - - |
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| 601,151 164,737 10,137 1,702 3,714 781,441 |
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| - - 9,046 1,702 3,714 14,462 - - 546 - - 546 - - - - - - |
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| - - 9,592 1,702 3,714 15,008 |
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| 601,151 164,737 545 - - 766,433 |
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| 601,151 144,535 1,091 - - 746,777 |
12. Debtors: Amounts falling due with one year
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Other debtors | 17,188 | 16,364 | |
| Prepayments | 2,714 | 2,458 | |
| 19,902 | 18,822 |
13. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | |||
| Trade creditors | 894 | 87 | |
| Other creditors | - | 23 | |
| Accruals and accrued income | 839 | 758 | |
| 1,733 | 870 |
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Notes forming part of the financial statements For the year ended 30[th] June 2023
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
| General Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total Funds |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 766,433 | 766,433 | |||||
| Current assets | 91,291 | 3,000 | 94,291 | ||||
| Current liabilities | (1,733) | (1,733) | |||||
| Net assets at 30 June 2023 | 855,991 | 3,000 | 858,991 |
15. Movements in funds
| Restricted funds: Property Carpet D Jupp Memorial Total Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Designated funds: Mission, speakers & donations General funds Total unrestricted funds Total funds |
At 1 July 2022 £ - 3,000 - 3,000 125 829,099 829,224 832,224 |
Incoming Resources £ - - - - - 65,649 65,649 65,649 |
Outgoing Resources £ - - 5,197 33,685 33,685 33,685 |
At 30 June Transfers 2023 £ £ - - 3,000 - - - 3,000 5,500 428 (5,500) 855,563 - 855,991 - 858,991 |
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