Senior Leader Report 2022 This year has seen us pushing forward despite the many challenges that face us post - covid. %_ Covid has very much affected culture and the effects of the pandemic can be seen , impacting in particular in the areas of mental health and general wellbeing. .There has been an increase in povety with people losing jobs, taking a cut in income, businesses failing and rapidly rising prices. It's true to say that the church has not escaped unscathed. Attendance has in many cases become sporadic with many no longer in attendance. For us here in Acts2 Church many things have been positive. We have seen answers to prayer, healings and miraculously turned around circumstances and provision. There have been many testimonies as to Gods faithfulness. We now congregate between two buildings, Bizniz Point in Dartford and the Rugby Club in Stone. Each building has its own dynamic and there are advantages to both. We do believe that the church is not the buildinq and we continue to be, at this present
We influence areas not buildings and we change atmospheres that through Gods grace result in changed lives, directly or indirectly through the work that God has given us to do. We do not want to be tied down by tradition, but want to be free to be positioned for the appointed season. Transitioning is not easy and we have seen some members leave. Others have come, and we welcome Angela, Loretta and Brian, who have recently joined our membership. The Youth Merger with our Acts 2 Youth and the Wilmington Youth continues to strengthen. It was lovely to see 5 of our young people getting baptised this year and we pray that God will become more and more real to them, as friend and guide. A big thank you to Molly, who has been so committed in leading our youth on Fridays and Sundays, and thanks also to Tara for all she does. We are grateful to Mel, Jo and Madox, for leading the Sunday Kid zone, with the help of Isaac, Loretta, Henrietta and occasionally some of the youth - thank you all. To James Stean and Fiona for remaining dedicated to
l am very grateful to those of you who support so faithfully and see much We have seen so many amazing answers to prayer. achieved in the natural and spiritual realm. Visiting Speakers have included Gordon Raggett, Peter Austin and Philip Oti. We have been inspired by them and also those in our own church family who have spoken this year. Acts 2 Citc has been and still is , a great help to many families.1 recently met a mother of 5 who told me that she is so thankful for the food that is being provided. Thank you Bali, Rhoda, the cooks and those who deliver. You are valued. Mel and Maddox have continued to keep you well connected and supported. Many thanks to them for the initiatives they have put time and effort into. Also to Patience for continuing to watch over our active friends. The parenting course has continued to run once every six weeks and has been well attended.
To all who serve in any area from welcome and hospitality to band and technology - we appreciated you all. My personal thanks and gratitude to the senior leadership team Madox , Mel and Jo, who continue to go above and beyond in their hard work and unfailing support. Also to the wider leadership team, who get involved in so many ways, often unseen. Thankyou for your gifts, your giving, your time and your sacrifice. As we seek God for the future of Acts2, lets pray that his will becomes crystal clear. My prayer for us all is that we will follow his path and flourish. Pastor Ceri
Acts2Church - 1054385
Balance sheet (Summary) As at: 31 December 2021
| £ As at 31/12/2021 |
£ As at 31/12/2020 |
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| Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets less liabilities Represented by Unrestricted Unrestricted - General fund Designated Designated - Building Fund Designated - Missions Fund Designated - NHS Care in the Community COVID response Restricted Restricted - Children's Fund Restricted - Youth Fund Funds of the church |
5,044 52,955 57,999 57,999 57,999 57,999 33,577 15,652 — 8,246 518 4 57,999 |
4,874 38,580 43,454 43,454 43,454 43,454 23,524 18,867 — — 518 544 43,454 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the Charity Name Acts2Church trustees/directors/ members of
On accounts for the 12/31/21 year ended
Charity no.:
1054385 Company no.:
Set out on pages
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material examiner's matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to statement believe that:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
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the accounts do not accord with such records; or
• the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
- •the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
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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 order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: AJR Date: 10/09/22
Name: Andrew James Rogers
Relevant FCA professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 78 Merewood Road Bexleyheath Kent CA7 6PQ
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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