THE CHURCH @ SWAN MEAD
91 CHURCH ROAD
OFF CLAY HILL ROAD
VANGE
BASILDON
ESSEX SS16 4AH
Registered Charity: 1054344
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT
AND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 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 Payment Accounts
Report to the trustees/members of The Church @ Swan Mead
Registered Charity Number 1054344
On the accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 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 charity¹s 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: 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 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 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
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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• 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
(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: 25 January 2023
Luke Silver , HNC Business & Finance & Accountancy Practitioner
Accountancy & Taxation Services
25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Council
Introduction
Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. Therefore I will keep my comments to a minimum.
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).
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.
Conclusion
There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification or for further assistance.
Luke Silver
Date: 25 January 2023
THE CHURCH @ SWAN MEAD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 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 and the extension of the Kingdom of God.
TRUSTEES
Mark Barford 4 Southcote Square, Basildon, Essex SS14 3PZ Tel: 01268 470886
Rebecca Walsh 61 Great Mistley, Basildon, Essex SS16 4BD
John Wilson Jnr 16 Sunnedon, Vange, Basildon, Essex SS16 4EE
CHURCH COUNCIL
Mark Barford 4 Southcote Square, Basildon, Essex SS14 3PZ Tel: 01268 470886
Claire Barford 4 Southcote Square, Basildon, Essex SS14 3PZ Tel: 01268 470886
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
Please print name:
Date:
The Church at Swan Mead
Statement of Financial Activities
For the period from 01 April 2021 to 31 March 2022
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Prior year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | funds | total funds | |
| Income and endowments from: | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | 56,981.86 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 56,981.86 | 0.00 |
| Income from charitable activities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other trading activities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other income | 8,028.79 | 0.00 | 109,470.43 | 0.00 | 117,499.22 | 0.00 |
| Total income | 65,010.65 | 0.00 | 109,470.43 | 0.00 | 174,481.08 | 0.00 |
| Expenditure on: | ||||||
| Raising funds | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 37,583.17 | 0.00 | 70,674.42 | 0.00 | 108,257.59 | 0.00 |
| Other expenditure | 15,503.44 | 0.00 | 380.00 | 0.00 | 15,883.44 | 0.00 |
| Total expenditure | 53,086.61 | 0.00 | 71,054.42 | 0.00 | 124,141.03 | 0.00 |
| Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer | 11,924.04 | 0.00 | 38,416.01 | 0.00 | 50,340.05 | 0.00 |
| Transfers: | ||||||
| Gross transfers between funds - in | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross transfers between funds - out | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other recognised gains / losses | ||||||
| Gains/losses on investment assets | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gains on revaluation,fixed assets,charity's own use | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net movement in funds | 11,924.04 | 0.00 | 38,416.01 | 0.00 | 50,340.05 | 0.00 |
| Reconciliation of funds | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 4,898.58 | 0.00 | 57,021.39 | 0.00 | 61,919.97 | 61,919.97 |
| Total funds carried forward | 16,822.62 | 0.00 | 95,437.40 | 0.00 | 112,260.02 | 61,919.97 |
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The Church at Swan Mead
Balance Sheet detailed
Current assets
Reserves
| As at 31/03/2022 As at 31/03/2021 |
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|---|---|
| BCA: Barclays Current Account BSA: Barclays Savers Account MCA: Metro Current Account MSA: Metro Savers PPA: PayPal Account Total Current assets Net Asset surplus (deficit) Excess/(deficit) to date Z01: Starting balances Total Reserves |
784.79 1,633.69 0.00 57,021.39 1,885.86 3,037.58 107,781.45 0.00 1,807.92 227.31 |
| 112,260.02 61,919.97 |
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| 112,260.02 61,919.97 |
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| 50,340.05 0.00 61,919.97 61,919.97 |
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| 112,260.02 61,919.97 |
| Represented by Funds | ||
|---|---|---|
| General (Unrestricted) | 16,822.62 | 4,898.58 |
| Restricted | 95,437.40 | 57,021.39 |
| Total | 112,260.02 | 61,919.97 |
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