SALISBURY ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022
Constitution and Public Benefit
Salisbury Assemblies of God Church is a registered charity (number 1059654) governed by a model deed which has been adopted by many AoG churches. Our main object is the advancement of the Christian faith. This gives meaning to our lives and encourages living in such a way as to benefit the wider society. Within our community it also has a positive impact on the moral and ethical behaviour of those with whom we come into contact.
Officers
The trustees form a Church Council who are Terry Chainey from the Winchester church, Julian Downward from the Bournemouth church, Tony Wilson, the former pastor and John Holme the current pastor. Others from within the church take responsibility for different aspects of our work.
Property
We continue to hold the proceeds of our former building sale in a readily accessible account dedicated for the purpose of acquiring a suitable building for church use. The trustees are now considering investing in a domestic property or investment fund which could be used to generate income. Until that decision is made, the money is still being put to good use in advancing the charitable aims by being placed on deposit with a bank whose purpose is to further the Kingdom of God by lending money for mortgages to other churches and Christian ministries. We receive nominal interest on the investment but it is readily available should we require to use it at any time. Currently we have no office space, and equipment is being stored at St Osmund’s School. We also have the use of a building close to Salisbury in the village of Coombe Bissett. The building is no longer used every week for church services, but we use it for midweek prayer meetings and baptism services and pay a nominal fee for its use.
Church ministry
Since the middle of last year the Government have allowed normal in person Church meetings to resume, rather than virtually over the internet as has been the case during Lockdown. This has meant that all our main Sunday meetings are now back to normal and midweek meetings have also resumed in people’s homes and other venues. We have also resumed inviting visiting speakers to come and encourage our congregation We also meet for prayer on Tuesday afternoons and have established an early morning prayer meeting at 6:00 am using the building in Coombe Bissett (see above), and a late night prayer meeting on the last Friday of each month at the same venue. We hold shared lunches and other social activities from time to time and in conjunction with other fellowships and Christian ministries in the city cand surrounding areas we are involved in participating in various forms of outreach, social care and fellowship.
New leadership
During this last twelve-month period we have seen a change in the senior leadership of the fellowship. The Founding Pastor, Tony Wilson and his wife Ruth have stepped down from their main roles within the fellowship (though both continue to be active members of the fellowship). This gives them more time and
opportunity to benefit other fellowships and Christian groups within the city and surrounding areas, by imparting the wisdom and experience they have amassed over decades. John Holme is now the senior minister. John is remunerated by the fellowship for three days each week which he balances with three days of secular work. Tony Wilson and John Holme are both trustees of the charity.
Future plans
One lesson that we have surely learned from the experience of the last two years is that we may plan to do many things, but that those plans should be made in light of ‘Deo volente’ (God willing). It is our intention as a Christian fellowship that during this coming year we will continue to be an active part of the Body of Christ in Salisbury, to reach out to those outside of the Kingdom of God who do not know the joy, peace and the love to be experienced by a vibrant, healthy and intimate relationship with God Almighty through His Son, Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit and informed by the spirit and word of Holy Scripture. We see that as our God given commission whilst at the same time continuing to care for those already amongst our number both practically and spiritually.
18[th] July 2022
SALISBURY A.O.G. CHURCH - Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022
| 2021/22 | 2020/21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Account | ||
| INCOME | ||
| Gifts and oferings | 20797.09 | 19924.48 |
| Gift Aid | 4160.76 | 4228.72 |
| Restricted gifts | ||
| Interest | 674.96 | 1757.98 |
| Loan repayment | 120.00 | 240.00 |
| HMRC Grant (furlough scheme) | 309.38 | |
| 25752.81 | 26460.56 | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Insurance | 263.54 | 263.54 |
| Hire of premises | ||
| Church ministry | 10902.06 | 1916.43 |
| Outreach | 538.27 | |
| Children's ministry | 49.47 | |
| Youth Club expenses | 570.68 | |
| External gifts | 11624.71 | 3559.00 |
| 22790.31 | 6897.39 | |
| SURPLUS | 2962.50 | 19563.17 |
| Accumulated surplus | 95012.42 | 92049.92 |
| Balance Sheet at Year End | 31/3/22 | 31/3/21 |
| ASSETS | ||
| Cash - Kingdom Bank |
207181.73 | ### |
| Barclays Bank | 33104.61 | 30811.89 |
| Cash in hand | 85.38 | 90.56 |
| 240371.72 | 237409.22 | |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Capital Account | 145359.30 | ### |
| Revenue Account - Unrestricted | 94803.99 | 91841.49 |
| - Restricted for Youth Club | 208.43 | 208.43 |
| 240371.72 | 237409.22 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Salisbury Assemblies of God Church
On accounts for the year 31 March 2022 ended
Charity no 1059654 (if any)
Set out on pages
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
[The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
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,:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date: 11/08/2022
Name: Daniel Socorro
Relevant professional qualification(s) or body
October 2018
IER
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(if any):
Address: 26 St Clair Road, Salisbury, SP2 8AE
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
IER
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