Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/11/2019 Period start date To 31/10/2020 Period end date Charity name: Kettering Christian Centre
Charity registration number: 1054423
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and hardship, to advance education |
| 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 |
As a church we continue as part of our main objective and vision to offer the public material and spiritual benefits within our locality. These services we offer to all within our local community. All of the activities of the church are open to the public and none is exclusively for church members. Main particular benefit to the public is a befriending and referral service provided as and when a need arises. The building is used as a training centre for nursing homes and care providers. Community use is also encouraged, clubs & societies and other social activities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are aware of the guidance on public benefit and have made sure that all the services we operate within the building are open to everyone in the local community. The building is not used exclusively for church purposes only: currently we encourage community use of the building and is also used by local care providers for training purposes during weekdays and some Saturdays when the buildingis not beingused bythe church. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Small gifts and help are given to individuals as and when a need arises or is brought to our attention. The main area so far has been for food cost or travel. During the pandemic help has been offered to members of the church as well as thepublic where necessary. |
| Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
KCC has no investments currently. | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Kettering Christian Centre also benefits immensely from its members and volunteers who contribute to the running of the premises & other service areas without which it will be impossible to keep operational. Currently our volunteers assist with the ministry, music, cleaning, Administration work and IT The charity has benefited immensely from the different professional backgrounds the volunteers are from. Also, the volunteers are given training tailored to the roles they volunteer to be involved with. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | The start of COVID-19 was quite a challenge in 2020. But as a charity we managed to remain afloat and helping others who needed help the most during the early period with food shopping and collecting prescriptions for those in isolation to name a few. It has been a challenging and busy but also a very blessed period for our charity. Our meetings were also online via zoom and that also gave an opportunity for even members of the public to join our online meetings. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Mainly during the pandemic we managed to offer a befriending service and referral service provided as when the need arises Although this happened by telephone |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Since moving donations online income as increased |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | KCC has no investments offer than a Deposit A/C |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Income was slightly higher than expenditure during this period. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | The charity strives to keep it’s reserves to three month’s operating costs. To allow us breathing space should income decline |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Currently our reserves are equal to two months running costs |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No funds are in deficit |
| 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 any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The major source of income is the church membership. At present our membership has been increasing |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | KCC main investment is the church building itself. It has no investments elsewhere at this present time, it will only invest where its funds will be secure. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Policies are in place to manage the risks to the charity and these are reviewed annually |
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 |
Constitution and Trust Deed Adopted 15th March 2006 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Model Constitution and Trust Deed accepted by special resolution in affiliation with Assemblies of God |
| 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 | This is done through Trustee Resolution subject to CRB checks and approval from the charity members |
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 | Candidates for trusteeship are invited to attend trustee meetings to observe and are given copies of the following constitution & trust deed, accounts and charity commission publications relating to the role & responsibilities of a Trustee. They are also encouraged to research the role of a trustee. After a period of time of considering the role and going through mentoring they are then invited tojoin the board of trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Day to Day financial affairs is manged directly by the trustees Kettering Christian Centre is in fellowship with the Assemblies of God. This is the body of Christian believers we are affiliated to. They are quite helpful in keeping us on track with our vision and objectives. Policies and procedures. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Kettering Christian Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1054423 |
| Charity’s principal address | Kettering Christian Centre 2a Pollard Street Kettering Northants NN16 9W |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N / A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| Assemblies of God Property Trust |
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| Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others | ||
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A | |
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A | |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Financial | Mrs S.Lewis Accountant |
6 Park Road, Newbridge, Newport, NP11 4RF |
| Financial | Barclays | |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Sam jr Munangatire Minister / Chairperson, Grahame York Treasurer
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) G.York Full name(s) Mr Grahame York Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer/ Trustee Chair, etc) Date 09/08/2021
INDEX KETfERING CHRISTIAN CENTRE A REGISTERED CHARrrY NuER . 10504423 ADDRESS . 2A Pollard Street Kettering Nonhants NN109KW GOVERNING DOCUMEKr The charity's governing d(xument was approved by the Charity Commission in 2011 INDEX TO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31rt Oct(A)eT 220 Page Descripti( Statement of assets and Liabilities Receipts and Pwnents Accounts Notes to the Accounts 4t07 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mrs Susan Lewis FCCA Porthmeor 6 Park Road Newbridge Newport NPII 4RF CHARrtY'S BANKERS Barclays Bank Plc.. I Churchill Place, London E14 5HP
KETTERINGCHR15TIAP4 CENTRE STATEMENTOF AssErs AND UABILITIE5 31st Ortober 2020 NLrtes UrYÈstr*ted Restricted Fund5 2020 Total Funds Z020 Total Furmts 2019 2020 TANGIBLE ASSETS Land & PildIng Fixture5 and Fittings Instwments and audioEquipment Office Eqijipment Motrjr Vehide 65.424 65,424 65,424 65.424 65A24 65,424 Cash at Bank Cash in Hand 1.685 ioi I85 ioi 1,4 42 1,786 1.786 1532 TOTAL ASSÈTS 67210 67210 66,956 CVRRENTUABIUTIES-Amounts lalling due within one year 481 ACCUMULATEDFUND 67210 67,210 66,475 Approved by the Board of Tnstees on iith Febwary 2021 and ¢xJ ts iEhalf by :_ Trustee Pa8e I
KETfERING CHRISTIAN CENTRE RECEiiyfs AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st October 2020 Unrestricted Regcricted Fd5 FurM15 2020 2020 Total Funds 2020 Total Fund5 2019 RECEIPTS Voluntary Income Artivities Income 29966 535 29,9G6 535 28,190 I,0 Investment Income other Income Total Receipts 30.502 30,502 29371 PAYMENTS Education & Trdining Community Fellowship Gifts 18959 18959 18A47 43 550 550 Property Management énd AdmIntration io 2.425 7W3 2,425 7833 3,220 687 li other Expenditure Total Payments 29.767 29.767 29,197 Net C35h meMe year Cash B3lancp5 broughtforward 735 735 174 66,475 66A75 66.301 Cash Balances (arried forward E67,210 £0 £67210 £66,475 Page 2
KEThERING CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE ACCOUMfS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3tstOctotEr2020 MtING POLICIES The followin6 accounting le5 have been used cs[stentl in dealing with items which a considered material in relation lo the finantial statements. Tse accounts have en kyepared on a ipts 3ThJ payments bas in accordano wrth the Charitres act 2011. Pa ments toTrusiees and Volunteers The trustees reCee no remuneTrtion, direLtor1ndict benefits from the thèFity arisin8 from thelr duties 35 twstees. Out of pocket expenses that have rceSSari in(wrred in pursuitof the dk3rity's objects weie lbur5ed to vokjnteers Intsiee5. Tan ible Assets The trustees value the thaFity's assets as set tyji in Ststement of A55ets and Liat¥lities. assets are a(leqUal¥ maintse(l arn1 wtsured l* thetnjstees. FUTKIS The chaitty ha5 no restiicted fu15 Page 3
KEThERING CHRISTIAN CENtRE 31st October 2020 PIOTE 3 VOWNTARY INCOME Restricted TOTAL TOTAL 2019 2020 2020 2020 Offering5. Collections Gift Aid Gifts Gift Aid Refund 16.963 11.277 16.963 11.277 20.410 7.780 1,726 29,966 1,726 29,966 28,190 NOTE 4 INCOME FROM AcfiviTIES Unrestritted Restritted 2020 2020 TOTAL 2020 TOTAL 2019 Hire of Building Fellowship Recreation Trips Tuckshop 535 535 1,180 TOTAL £535 £0 £535 £1,180 Page 4
KErrERING CHRISTIAM NTRE 31st October 2020 NOTE S INVESTMENT INCOME Investment iome was derived from surplus funds being placed on short term deposit with the bank. NOT 6 OTHER INCOME NOTE 7 EXPENDtruRE EDUCATION AND TRAINING UnrtstrKted Restricted 2020 TOTAL 2020 TOTAL 2019 2020 Training and Teaching Visiting Speaker5 Other Bibles/ Book5lMagazines TOTAL 18.959 18,959 18,247 2(Kl £18.959 £0 £18.959 £18.447 NOTE 8 EXPENDITURE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP Lh>yest1ed Restricted TOTAL 2020 TOTAL 2019 2020 2020 TranspK)rt Catering Other TOTAL 43 £0 £0 £0 £43 Page 5
KETTERING CHRISTIAN CENTRE 31st October 2020 NOTE 9 EXPENDrruRE GIFt5 Restricted TOTAL 2020 TOTAL 2019 2020 2020 Overseas Needy 550 550 600 TOTAL £550 £0 £550 £600 NOTE 10 EXPEN0uRE SUPPORT COSTS - PROPERTY Untéstrirted Restricted TOTAL 2020 TOTAL 2019 2020 Z020 Rent Repairs Ueaning Electricity Gas Inslwater Other TOTAL 716 203 415 804 1,082 60 701 546 1,118 701 546 1.118 £2,425 £0 £2,425 £3,220 NOTE 11 EXPENDrruRE MANAGEME AND ADMINISTRATION Unrestittéd Restricted TOTAL TOTAL 2019 2020 2020 2020 Postage/Stationery Telephone 5ubs/Licences PAYE Pension & Nl Computer Costs Professional Fees Bank (harges Other TOTAL 285 692 1,049 4,686 175 603 931 603 931 5,340 500 290 51x1 290 169 £7.833 169 £7,833 £0 £6.887 Page 6
Independent examiner's report on the accounts CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALFS Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report lo the trusteesldirectorsl members of Kettering Christian Centre On accounts for the period ended 31" Oclober 2020 1054423 Set out on pages 1 to6 Respeclive responsibililies of trustees and examiner The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for Ihis year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission {undei section 145(5)(bl of the Charities AGt, and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in aC(X)rdan with general Directions given examiner's statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the tharity and a comparison of the acGOUnts prcsented wtth those records. It also includes nSIderatIon of any unusual items or disclosures in the accA)unts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence Ihat would be required in an au(Jil, and onsequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf wew and Ihe report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. IER
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to examiner's statement indicate thatr. ' accounting records have not been kept in accordan wtlh section 386 of the Companies Act 2006: . the accounts do nol accord with such records: ' where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to comply with relevant arLounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006, or are not consistent Ihe Charities SORP (FRS1021 any matter whith Ihe examiner believes should be drawn to the att8ntion of the reader lo gain a proper understanding of the accounts. Signed". Date: 11. February 2021 Name: Mrs Susan Lewis FCCA Relevant professional qualificationls} or body (if any): Association of Certified and Chartered Accounlants Address: , 6 Park Road Newbridge Newwrt Gwent. NP114RF IER