REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1056821
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2022
FOR
THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
Richard Kyte Associates Chartered Certified Accountant
126 Weyhill Road Andover Hampshire SP10 3BE
THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 7 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 28 February 2022. 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 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The trustees when planning the activities for the year have considered the Commissions guidance on public benefit, and in particular the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. The activities undertaken in the year in furtherance of the principle objective, as stated in its Trust Deed dated 11 June 1996 are:
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To advance the Christian religion to proclaim and further the Gospel of God and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ and to preach and teach the Christian Faith.
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To relieve sickness, poverty and distress and persons in need by virtue of age, social or economic circumstances in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing by the provision of accommodation or shelter.
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To advance education whether of children (above or below compulsory school age) or of adults. 4. For such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall think fit.
Significant activities
The main activities during the year were as follows:
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Organizing services for the purpose of Christian worship and teaching as appropriate.
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Offering support to various groups of people within the community (e.g. single parents and parents). 3. Running a coffee shop as a means of outreach to promote the Christian faith, providing supported employment and serving the community.
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Providing facilities to enable a debt advice charity to provide its services in a timely and cost-efficient manner. (Andover branch of Frontline Debt Advice).
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Providing facilities for homeless persons and other individuals and families as requested. 6. Linking with other local churches for combined activities where this is beneficial for church members and/or the community at large.
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Running an evening homeless drop in for December, January and February. 8. A distribution point for the Andover Food Bank
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Running the Agape House in partnership with Hope into Action (HIA)
Volunteers
The charity has a significant number of volunteers who are involved within the charity to help it achieve its objectives. This includes the running of services and prayer groups for the purpose of Christian worship, work with the homeless, and working in the coffee shop.
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THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Our activities were significantly affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Bridge Building was closed from Boxing Day 2020 until May 2021 and all staff were furloughed.
In the run up to reopening, the trust created plans to enable activities to recommence in a COVID secure manner. Additional daily cleaning was continued to ensure that The Bridge was COVID secure as reopening took place.
Café Bridge has continued to be run by the church through this financial year.
Café Bridge was never intended to be a business for profit but rather a community resource which provides supported employment for a number of individuals who would not otherwise be able to work. Opening hours have been adjusted to facilitate employing 2 mothers with children in school.
We have provided training and volunteer positions for a variety of people including 3 adults and 2 teenagers with learning disabilities, 2 autistic teenagers, 2 adults with mental health issues and 3 recovering addicts.
We continued operating a "Pay It Forward" scheme where regular customers and others donate towards another person's coffee, lunch or cake. We have a board at the counter with post-it notes which can be easily redeemed for food and drinks.
Due to the government support for the homeless, the majority of those homeless and in need were housed by the local authority during the lockdowns. There were a couple of individuals whom volunteers were able to help by appointment in a COVID secure manner providing access to a shower and clothes-washing facilities.
When possible within COVID-19 restrictions, we have provided washing and drying of clothes and shower facilities for a wider range of homeless people. Some of these people are referred to us by other agencies in town and some come in having heard of us by word of mouth. Through the catering facilities in the building we have also provided a hot drink and snack. The numbers coming in each day vary from 0 to 6. The Trust continues to enjoy a favourable reputation within the town with groups and individuals regularly making contribution of food or other useful provisions (e.g. sleeping bags, tents).
We were not able to provide the winter drop-in facility in its usual format during the reported year, due to COVID restrictions. Volunteers were recruited from within and outside the church membership to provide a take away meal service, supporting the homeless community safely. This was suspended after a while due to low take up.
We continue to offer facilities in the Bridge building to other Charities, including offices for Impact Network and Frontline Debt Advice - Andover (a debt advice charity) as well as provide trading space for the Vine Trust charity.
COVID-19 restrictions initially limited the use of The Bridge by other charities and groups but the following have used the Bridge facilities for meetings or training:
Inclusion, Petra House Church, START (previously Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre), Card Sharks and some Christian Counsellors, Impact Network, Frontline Debt Advice, Koala Club (who provide support to neuro-diverse people and their families), Polish School and a drummers group.
The Agape House project involves working in partnership with another Charity, Hope Into Action (Registered Charity Number 1137686). Investors were found to purchase a house which is used to support at least two people in a vulnerable situation (e.g. ex-offenders or homeless) in suitable and quality accommodation. Although the Agape House has no financial dependency on the Valley Church, the church plays a key role in supporting the project. The church provides oversight of the project finances and Human Resources regulation of the project as well as providing, from its membership, key personnel to support and befriend tenants. We have had three tenants in the last 12 months one of them was evicted for antisocial behaviour. His place was re-allocated to another tenant. The other tenant won a national award for the best recovery from addiction. Both of our current tenants are looking to move on from supported accommodation in the latter part of 2022.
Volunteers from the project this year have undertaken training in suicide prevention, narcotic use and recognition and protection of vulnerable adults.
We were again able to help a number of individuals and families, with financial assistance when a pressing need was identified.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net outflow of unrestricted funds of £24,518 which compares with a net inflow of £22,795 in the previous year. The charity had free reserves (net current assets) of £14,244 relating to unrestricted funds at the year end compared with unrestricted funds of £32,762 at the end of the previous year.
Reserves policy
The trustees aim to have reserves of net current assets in the General Fund which at least equates to six weeks of regular expenditure based on the expenses incurred in the year - a figure of £5,700. The trustees consider that reserves at this level are sufficient to enable the Church to function effectively in the coming year. The total unrestricted net current assets at the year end were £14,244.
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THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Going concern
The trustees have reviewed the ongoing financial position of the charity and are satisfied that it has sufficient working capital to enable it to continue operating for a period exceeding 12 months after the date of this report.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Valley Church Andover was established in 1996 under a trust deed. This Trust owns and maintains the building known as 'The Bridge' at 31/33 Bridge Street, Andover. Trustees shall so far as practicable be persons resident in the neighbourhood of Andover in the county of Hampshire and each Trustee is expected to declare their adherence to the doctrinal basis as set out in the Trustees' Minute Book and amended from time to time by the Trustees.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are appointed by the elders who have spiritual oversight of the church. The trust deed provides for a minimum of 5 and no maximum number of trustees. During the reporting period, in March 2020, Sadly John Stevens died; the Elders are considering a suitable replacement.
Risk management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. During the reporting period, the Trustees again discussed the best practice for spending controls. The Trustees updated the Financial Controls Policy along with a Spending Authorisation document which detailed who is authorised to spend money on behalf of the trust, to reflect changes in authorised personnel. The trustees also agreed a separate Card Payment policy.
To date, the Trust reported that the finances of the Café have stabilised within a defined level of subsidy. The Trustees and the Treasurer continue to monitor this closely.
As mentioned within the Charitable Activities section of this report, the Trust continued with "the Agape House" project in collaboration with Hope Into Action (HIA). Whilst the Trust receives the balance of rental monies, after a return to the investors and management fees have been deducted, there is a risk that costs could exceed the rental income received.
Also a consideration for the Agape House, is the health and safety of the Trust's volunteers who will be supporting the tenants. As part of the partnership with HIA, they supply all relevant policies and safe working practice documentation. The Trust have signed an agreement with HIA that we will work to these established practices. The Trust has also taken the step to ensure that our liability insurance will also cover our volunteers working at the Agape House.
Procedures and policy for grant making and charitable distribution of general funds
During the year the Church Leadership will meet regularly to discuss where they have identified a need to provide financial support to individuals and organisations (locally, nationally & internationally). As far as grant making is concerned, grants are normally, as a matter of policy, made from restricted funds held by the charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1056821
Principal address
31/33 Bridge Street Andover Hampshire SP10 1BW
Trustees
M Barlow Mrs C Carter A Carter Treasurer N McNally
Independent Examiner
Richard Kyte Associates Chartered Certified Accountant 126 Weyhill Road Andover Hampshire SP10 3BE
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THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Bankers
HSBC 28 - 30 High Street Andover Hampshire SP10 1NU
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 28 November 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
M Barlow - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Valley Church Andover Trust
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Valley Church Andover Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 28 February 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Richard Kyte Richard Kyte Associates Chartered Certified Accountant 126 Weyhill Road Andover Hampshire SP10 3BE
28 November 2022
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THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 23,348 Charitable activities Coffee shop 6,349 Charitable Activities 22,826 Investment income 2 2 Total 52,525 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 28,721 Charitable activities Administrative expenses 45,759 Independent Examination fees 1,500 Charitable Activities 1,567 Total 77,547 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (25,022) Transfers between funds 11 504 Net movement in funds (24,518) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 318,549 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 294,031 |
Restricted funds £ 4,562 - - - 4,562 - - - 5,466 5,466 (904) (504) (1,408) 2,430 1,022 |
28.2.22 28.2.21 Total Total funds funds £ £ 27,910 26,535 6,349 - 22,826 66,990 2 4 57,087 93,529 28,721 25,251 45,759 38,662 1,500 1,320 7,033 3,979 83,013 69,212 (25,926) 24,317 - - (25,926) 24,317 320,979 296,662 295,053 320,979 |
28.2.22 28.2.21 Total Total funds funds £ £ 27,910 26,535 6,349 - 22,826 66,990 2 4 57,087 93,529 28,721 25,251 45,759 38,662 1,500 1,320 7,033 3,979 83,013 69,212 (25,926) 24,317 - - (25,926) 24,317 320,979 296,662 295,053 320,979 |
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| 93,529 | |||
| 25,251 38,662 1,320 3,979 |
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| 69,212 | |||
| 24,317 - |
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| 24,317 296,662 |
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| 320,979 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
BALANCE SHEET 28 February 2022
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 8 279,787 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 9 1,203 Cash at bank 15,237 16,440 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (2,196) NET CURRENT ASSETS 14,244 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 294,031 NET ASSETS 294,031 FUNDS 11 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - - 1,022 1,022 - 1,022 1,022 1,022 |
28.2.22 Total funds £ 279,787 1,203 16,259 17,462 (2,196) 15,266 295,053 295,053 294,031 1,022 295,053 |
28.2.21 Total funds £ 285,787 624 36,843 37,467 (2,275) 35,192 320,979 320,979 318,549 2,430 320,979 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 28 November 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
A Carter - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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 (FRS 102) '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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property - 2% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance
Equipment with a purchase price of £500 or less is written off when the asset is acquired.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a Going Concern.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| 28.2.22 | 28.2.21 | |||
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| £ | £ | |||
| Deposit account interest | 2 | 4 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
3. GRANTS PAYABLE
| GRANTS PAYABLE | GRANTS PAYABLE | GRANTS PAYABLE | |||||||
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| Administrative expenses Charitable Activities |
28.2.22 £ - 7,822 7,822 |
28.2.21 £ 282 3,979 4,261 |
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| Charitable organisations/activities | |||||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| Tear Fund | 195 | - | 195 | 165 | |||||
| Provision for Homeless | 1,353 | 1,353 | 881 | ||||||
| Agape House | - | 2,833 | 2,833 | 2,668 | |||||
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| 195 | 4,186 | 4,381 | 3,714 | ||||||
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| Individuals | |||||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| Gifts to visiting speakers | - | - | - | 92 | |||||
| Jenny Sanders re audio book | 2,000 | 500 | 2,500 | ||||||
| Other donations under £1,000 | 161 | 780 | 941 | 455 | |||||
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| 2,161 | 1,280 | 3,441 | 547 | ||||||
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| SUPPORT COSTS | |||||||||
| 29.02.22 | 28.02.21 | ||||||||
| £ | £ | ||||||||
| Fees payable for the Independent Examination | 800 | 700 | |||||||
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4. SUPPORT COSTS
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 28 February 2022 nor for the year ended 28 February 2021.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 28 February 2022 nor for the year ended 28 February 2021.
6. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
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| Coffee Shop | 4 | 4 |
| Administration | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable activities Charitable Activities Investment income Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Charitable activities Administrative expenses Independent Examination fees Charitable Activities Total NET INCOME Transfers between funds Net movement in funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST At 1 March 2021 Additions At 28 February 2022 DEPRECIATION At 1 March 2021 Charge for year At 28 February 2022 NET BOOK VALUE At 28 February 2022 At 28 February 2021 |
Unrestricted fund £ 20,734 66,990 4 87,728 25,251 38,662 1,320 430 65,663 22,065 730 22,795 295,754 318,549 Freehold property £ 405,000 - 405,000 121,800 5,800 127,600 277,400 283,200 |
Restricted funds £ 5,801 - - 5,801 - - - 3,549 3,549 2,252 (730) 1,522 908 2,430 Fixtures and fittings £ 60,539 450 60,989 57,952 650 58,602 2,387 2,587 |
Total funds £ 26,535 66,990 4 93,529 25,251 38,662 1,320 3,979 69,212 24,317 - 24,317 296,662 320,979 Totals £ 465,539 450 465,989 179,752 6,450 186,202 279,787 285,787 |
Total funds £ 26,535 66,990 4 |
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| 93,529 | ||||
| 25,251 38,662 1,320 3,979 |
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| 69,212 | ||||
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| 24,317 296,662 |
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| 320,979 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade debtors Other debtors Tax refunds Prepayments CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Other creditors MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.3.21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 318,549 Restricted funds Agape Fund 797 Homeless 1,633 2,430 TOTAL FUNDS 320,979 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Agape Fund Projects Fund Homeless TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement in funds £ (25,022) 225 (1,129) (904) (25,926) Incoming resources £ 52,525 3,058 1,280 224 4,562 57,087 |
28.2.22 28.2.21 £ £ 930 200 44 - 38 13 191 411 1,203 624 28.2.22 28.2.21 £ £ 480 775 1,716 1,500 2,196 2,275 Transfers between At funds 28.2.22 £ £ 504 294,031 - 1,022 (504) - (504) 1,022 - 295,053 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (77,547) (25,022) (2,833) 225 (1,280) - (1,353) (1,129) (5,466) (904) (83,013) (25,926) |
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10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Agape Fund Homeless TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.3.20 £ 295,754 - 908 908 296,662 |
Net movement in funds £ 22,065 797 1,455 2,252 24,317 |
Transfers between funds £ 730 - (730) (730) - |
At 28.2.21 £ 318,549 797 1,633 |
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| 2,430 | ||||
| 320,979 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 87,728 | (65,663) | 22,065 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Agape Fund | 3,465 | (2,668) | 797 |
| Homeless | 2,336 | (881) | 1,455 |
| 5,801 | (3,549) | 2,252 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 93,529 | (69,212) | 24,317 |
Transfers between funds
During the year an amount of £504 was transferred from the restricted Homeless Fund to the General Fund, This relates to 8.33% of utility and phones costs incurred in the year, which is estimated to relate to the provision of facilities for the Homeless, together with a smaller proportion of other costs restricted to available funds.
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 28 February 2022.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 28 February 2022
| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 28 February 2022 |
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| 28.2.22 | 28.2.21 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gifts and Charities Aid | 9,720 | 9,110 |
| Other donations | 15,760 | 15,170 |
| Tax recovered on Gift Aid | 2,430 | 2,255 |
| 27,910 | 26,535 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Deposit account interest | 2 | 4 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Coffee Shop | 9,077 | 3,789 |
| Premises hire & sundry income | 10,606 | 8,002 |
| Grants | 9,492 | 55,199 |
| 29,175 | 66,990 | |
| Total incoming resources | 57,087 | 93,529 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Purchases - coffee shop | 4,822 | 2,164 |
| Coffee shop salaries | 23,899 | 23,087 |
| 28,721 | 25,251 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Church Administration salaries | 11,518 | 10,624 |
| Insurance | 2,732 | 2,867 |
| Light, heat & water | 4,187 | 5,964 |
| Telephone | 1,182 | 1,204 |
| Printing, postage & stationery | 29 | 80 |
| Subscriptions | 1,075 | 1,366 |
| Maintenance & repairs | 12,986 | 4,380 |
| Cleaning & rubbish disposal | 4,455 | 4,935 |
| Depreciation | 6,037 | 6,190 |
| Bank & Credit card charges | 141 | 304 |
| Grants to institutions | 3,028 | 3,714 |
| Grants to individuals | 4,794 | 547 |
| 52,164 | 42,175 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Fixtures and fittings | 412 | 174 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy & Ind't Exam'n | 1,716 | 1,612 |
| Total resources expended | 83,013 | 69,212 |
| Net (expenditure)/income | (25,926) | 24,317 |
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THE VALLEY CHURCH ANDOVER TRUST
Richard Kyte Associates, 'Fircroft', 126 Weyhill Road, Andover SP10 3BE
28 November 2022
Dear Richard
The accounts for the year ended 28 February 2022 have been considered and approved at a duly convened meeting of the Board of Trustees. The undersigned were authorized to sign the balance sheet on behalf of the Board and to give you the following assurances.
We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief and having made appropriate enquiries of other officials of the charity that the following information given to you in connection with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 28 February 2022 is true and fair, bearing in mind the requirements and provisions of the Charities Act 2011, SORP 2015 and FRS102.
1. Accounting Policies
The accounting policies used are detailed in the financial statements.
2. Trustees’ emoluments
We confirm that no emoluments were paid to any of the trustees during the year.
3. Fixed Assets
The charity has satisfactory title to all fixed assets included in the financial statements. At the balance sheet date all assets were in existence and free from any charge.
4. Capital Commitments
At the balance sheet date there were no outstanding contractual commitments for capital expenditure not provided.
At the balance sheet date no capital expenditure had been authorised by the Trustees but not contracted for.
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5. Debtors
Balances included in the financial statements are all valid debtors or prepayments and adequate provision has been made for any bad or doubtful debts.
6. Other current assets
All current assets have been included and full provision has been made for any possible diminution in value.
There were no charges or other encumbrances upon the current assets of the charity.
7. Liabilities
All known liabilities of material amount at the accounting date are included in the financial statements.
8. Contingent Liabilities
As far as we are aware no contingent liability consisted at the accounting date.
We are not aware of any impending litigation, which might result in significant loss to the charity.
We have no plans or intentions that may materially affect the book value of any assets or liabilities.
9. Compliance with Regulations and Contractual Agreements
We are not aware of any breaches of Government or other regulations, which, if breach occurred and was discovered, might result in the charity suffering significant penalties or other loss. No allegations of breach of such regulations have come to our notice.
The charity has complied with all aspects of agreements that would have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of non-compliance. In particular, there have been no defaults in respect of any loan agreement.
10.Insurance
The charity has held insurances as required by government legislation and we consider that all other insurable assets and risks appropriate to the charity are adequately covered.
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11.Post Balance Sheet Events
No events have occurred between the accounting date and the date of this letter, which could materially affect the financial statements. In addition, we confirm that there have been no events that, while not affecting the financial statements, are of such significance except as disclosed in the financial statements.
12.Going Concern
Due to the receipt of further grants during the year to 28 February 2022, the charity has sufficient funds and we are satisfied that these funds will enable it to continue operating for a period exceeding 12 months after the signing of the accounts (i.e. after November 2022).
13.Accounting Records
All receipts and payments were recorded in the accounting records or otherwise accounted for in explanations given to you. The records properly distinguish between capital and revenue items.
14.Fraud and Error
We confirm, that as far as we are aware, there has been no fraud or any evidence of money laundering within the charity either during the year or since the year end to date.
Yours faithfully
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Andrew Carter – Treasurer & Trustee
Mark Barlow - Trustee