Temple of Shalom Christian Church. Annual Report
For the year ended 30th June 2021.
Introduction
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. We thank the Lord for all His mercies towards us, for the grace imparted and the benefits received. I will say that the past year had been a year of consolidation and not a year of matching forward. The Covid-19 compounded an already difficult situation. Now the Covid-19 restrictions are over, we have to find answers to the problems that held us back so that we can move forward. I believe that as we order ourselves and discipline ourselves we shall better appreciate the blessings of God. We shall perceive them and make plans to possess that. We need to reach out and we need to reach forward.
Elders
There was, Rev Christian Aboagye in Gorton, five active Elders, Ishmael Conteh, Abi Janet Lamboi, in Gorton Branch, George Ahinakwah-Tetteh, in Openshaw Branch and Prince Agyemang and Isaac Opoku in Salford Branch. Elder Elizabeth Duah is no longer active, Pastor Oliver and his wife, Elder Doris Owusu, have officially left the church
Trustees
The Trustees were responsible for the general control and stewardship of the church's finances and assets. By the 30[th] June 2021 the following were the official members of the Trustees.
Revd Dr Solomon S Aggrey Chairperson Rev Christian Aboagye Elder George Ahinakwa-Tetteh Treasurer Elder Isaac Opoku Secretary Mrs Hannah Lavelle Mrs Augustina James
Lockdown
The government’s lockdown continued in 2020 until 2021. The lockdown had been legislated by the government as a response to curb and prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. But thanks be God church meeting started in full in 2021. In 2020, Pastor Oliver and his wife, Elder Doris Owusu officially left Openshaw branch. We soon realised that it would be more beneficial for all the branches to worship together until the congregation improves. So both Openshaw branch and Salford branch joined Gorton branch under Pastor Christian Aboagye. Rev Solomon Aggrey, stepped back from normal church meetings to give way for Rev Christian Aboagye to lead the church.
Finances
In the year ending 30[th] June 2021, the total amount of our giving and other income was £31,227.50, far lower than the previous year. The total expenditure was £37,324.88. So there was a deficit balance of £6,097.38. The total amount brought forward was £69,273.39. The balance at the beginning of the church year was £63,176.01. This was also far lower than the previous year. The total balance represented the total income and expenditure for Gorton branch, Openshaw branch and Salford branch. The church account was balanced, examined and accepted.
Church Unity
In the spirit of unity all three branches of Gorton, Openshaw and Salford joined together for services and meetings in Gorton branch. It was encouraging to see the other branches together praying as one body. We looked toward to a day when the branches would be strong again to stand on their own feet and return to their communities.
Intercession And Church Choir
Since the three branches joined together, intercession had improved better than before. We still met on Friday evenings to pray. You could see that more people had become more energised and were participating. The church also enjoyed the ministry of other singers and worshippers from the other branches.
Conclusion
I thank all who worked hard and sacrificed both during the Covid-19 and after. And I thank God for His care and providence over the church. There was more opportunity than before to reach more people through the internet. We hope that the coming year will bring more fruits and our harvest be greater. Thanks and God bless you all.
Rev Dr S S Aggrey
Temple Of Shalom Trust Registered Charity 1054467 ststement Of Accounts Income & Expendire for the year ended 30416-2021 Income 2019120 2020121 Church Giving Numbered fthe Offering Thanksgiving VowlPledgeslSeed First FruitlRedempts'on Special Offering 12075.1 4592.41 250 312 20 17249.51 Other Branches Openshaw Offering Salford Offering Bolton Offering 6864.16 6250.7 4783 7234 13114.86 12017 Other Income GiftAidlCovenant Tax Retum Insuran(* PaymentslRefuFKI Own Account Credit Direct Paymnt To bank P O Credit 10164.8 2131.5 250 6866.8 670 8369.87 3403.83 2922 15468.3 19210.5 45832.67 31227.5 Brought Forward Co-operative Bank Gorton Coknoperative Bank Openshaw Cwper2tive Bank Salford C(Troperative Bank Bolton Cash in hand Totsl brought FoTrvard 30n-19 49.660.99 13,142.41 6.lJ49.93 662.01 245.16 30-Jun-20 43.640.89 15.315.08 9.060.63 662.01 594.78 69,760.50 69,273.39 Totsl Expendable 115593.17 100500.89 Page1
Expenditure 2019120 2020121 Pastoral & Ministy Salary General Alowan Car Allowance Pastors Leave Alowan Pastorate. Ps Chris 24,999. 0.00 1,332.76 2,083.33 I,2(.lX) 24,999.gS 1800 29,616.05 26.799. Openshaw & Ministry Openshaw Ministy Expenses Salford Ministy Expenses Bolton Ministy Expenses 4591.91 3040 2892.67 2690 7.631.91 5582.67 Administration stationerylEnvelopes PhotocopyinglPostage Extemal Examinev Fees Post Office Fees Car Expenses Stop Payment Building Insuran 221.82 250 270 145 250 150 827.99 883.04 1714.81 1283.04 Establishment Cost Improvemenusecutity Repairslmantenan Capital Assets Musical AssetslRepair General Accessorieslbatteries+ Web catiOnIa1ta1nae British Gas Gas British Gas Electr Eveffjow Water Utility warehouse Ta5kTalk Business ToileteTteslCleaning 353.97 198.28 501.45 864.78 347.28 259.45 217.19 200 919.13 625. 975.76 380.98 2804.12 3659.21 Church Family GfftslPiesents Departures RefreshmentlParbes BirthslDelivery Bereavements Tithe Out VideoslBooksl++ Repayment Loans 300 3149.83 3449.83 Page2
ission & Ministries Renting Other PropwieslBolton Other Charttieslministries To Minister&lOthets Total ExpenditUTe 45216_72 37324.88 Income in 2020r2021 year vras £31,227.5 Expendtiure in 202012021 year vfis £37.324.88 Therefo Debrt Balance in 2020r2021 VRS £6.097.38 Brought Forward vras £69.273.39 Therefo Total in Bank is £63,176.01 Carried fonpArd from Co-operative Bank Gorton Cowoperative Bank Openshaw Co-operative Bank Salford Co-operative Bank Bolton Cash in Hand 30-Jun-20 43,640.89 15,315.08 9,060.63 662.01 594.78 3Wun-21 31,609_08 17.205.41 13,604.63 662.Q1 CTroperth Bank Gort( Cowoperative Bank OnSh crperatiVe Bank Satfr>rd Ccwperative Bank Bolton Cash in Hand 69,273.39 63,176.01 £63.176.01 was equal to the Total Carried Forward Therefore the aco)unts as at 301h June 2021 was balanc&J. Treasurer Chair Page3
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent ExamineWs Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year ended Charty no (rfany) los4] Set out on pages (Temember lo tnclude Iho pe numbc*s of ad(btional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {tthe Trusf) for the year ended 3D ,' 0 6 zoz'i. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Dhe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts Garried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the AGL I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting record5 were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Hezekiah Smith Relevant professional qualiFication{s) or body (if any): ACIS FCCA Address: 38 Sandy Lane Stockpori SK5 7NZ IER October 2018