2023-03-31-accounts - Shekinah Christian Church Penzance Trust

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SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST

Trustees Report for the period 1[st] April 2022 to 31[st] March 2023

The Shekinah Christian Church Penzance Trust (Shekinah Christian Church) is constituted by Deed of Trust and is a registered charity, No. 1059804. The Charity address is The Shekinah Centre, Penzance, Cornwall.

The charity trustees during the period were:

Nigel Clark – Treasurer Elizabeth (Lib) Fleming Amanda Turner Crispian Blackbourn Simon Longworth-Riggs - Chair

The original trustees were appointed at the formation of the charity and new trustees have been appointed by a resolution of the trustees.

The objects of the charity are to:

A) advance the Christian faith in Penzance, Cornwall and other parts of the UK or the world.
B) relieve persons who are in hardship or need, and who are aged or sick in Penzance, Cornwall and other parts of the UK or the world.
C) promote and fulfil other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in Penzance, Cornwall and other parts of the UK or the world.

The charity is mostly dependent on contributions from its church partners to pay expenses, although amounts are received through Gift Aid refunds and also income from the various groups who access The Shekinah Centre, a building leased for the purpose of hosting church services and community events.

The charity is staffed by:

one full time worker, who has overall responsibility in providing leadership and pastoral care for the members of the church;
one part time worker employed to manage the centre and provide administrative support;
one part time cleaner.

During the period of operation the Trustees have endeavoured to improve the support of the workers and will continue to do so as funds allow.

During the year the church continued to meet in The Shekinah Centre on a regular basis for teaching, worship and fellowship. The charity has paid for improvements to the internal décor of the building and The Trustees are committed to working with the

landlord to ensure the Centre is maintained in good order and that remedial works are carried out in a timely way.

The lease on the centre expired in March 2015 and the Trustees have continued to use the building in agreement with the landlord. The charity is in ongoing negotiation with the landlord regarding potential purchase of the building.

Members of the church, that are able, give varying levels of finance which in turn guides the levels of activities of the charity. However, the Designated Fund, where 10% of all unrestricted income is transferred to, has allowed the church to support local community projects, missions work overseas and other aid projects. The fund is supplemented by specific offerings in response to needs identified by the trustees, and also individual gifts.

A commitment to the Hope Project means that finance is focused firstly on this project before considering other areas of support.

In addition, a bank account processes payments in respect of the Hope Project. This project seeks to provide household items for needy people moving into accommodation, as well as the homeless who are being housed in the West Penwith area. In addition to money from the Designated Fund, the project is financed by gifts from individuals and various fundraising activities.

Simon Longworth-Riggs Chair of Trustees

19[th] December 2023

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Registered Charity Number 1059804 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Alverton Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants Office Suite S Camelot Court Alverton Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2QN Tel: (01736) 360664 Email: kristin alvertonaccountants.co.uk

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Shekinah Christian Church Penzance Trust. I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2023, which is set out on pages 2 to 7. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next slatement. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Relevant professional qualification or body: KRISTIN CAROL SIMMONS ACCA 1299292 Signaturo: Date: .... ?( / ! z[. Tr.2......

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 MONETARY ASSETS 2023 2022 Bank Current Accounts Main Account Designated Account Hope Account 138,609 6,986 468 300 146 363 122,891 7,967 2,830 300 133 988 Cash in Hand OTHER ASSETS ui Date of Purchase Cost PA Equipment Software (Adobe) Digital Projector Dehumidifiers Security Cameras Apple imac Signs Chairs Ceiling in Crèche Baffle Boards Coffee Machine Microphone Keyboard Amp PA Desk Vacuum Cleaner iPad Sail flags Air Cooler imac Sail Flags Headset Mac Cable imac Dishwasher Bluetooth Speaker July 1999 July 2008 July 2016 3 March 2017 & 8 January 2018 22 June 2013 21 November 2013 2 February 2017 & 12 March 2018 16 December 2014 & 6 February 2018 30 April 2015 1 December 2015 6 March 2017 5 December 2016 25 March 2018 6 September 2018 9 July 2018 6 August 2018 10 Dernber 2018 & 6 February 2023 7May2019 1 August 2020 16 October 2020 8 November 2021 9 November 2021 9 August 2021 17 January 2022 g March 2023 1,683 1,278 820 224 1,548 1,149 421 1,689 3,518 2,529 168 140 979 2,035 312 329 223 315 1,324 114 529 79 1,249 3.300 129 Signed on behalf of the Trustees Approved by the Trustees on Nigel Clark, Treasurer

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 RECEIPTS 2023 2022 Building Tithes and Offerings Gift Aid Tax Refunds Special Offering Designated Fund Receipts Hope Account Gifts Donation Children's Clubs John Archer Ministry Contributions The Ark Sundry Receipts Rent Fun Day Friendship Group BookslCD Reimbursement 90,176 17,970 90,658 12,779 3,706 4,527 20 187 208 4,936 26 522 100 2,229 967 1,190 42 Total Receipts for the Year 119,783 110,477 Opening Balances Bank Accounts Cash 133,688 300 121,498 300 133 988 121798 £253,771 £232.275 The Notes on pages 6 and 7 form part of these Accounts

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 PAYMENTS 2023 2022 Wages PAYE and National Insurance Pension Policy Premiums Ministry Gifts Mileage Payments from Designated Fund Payments from Hope Account Administration, Stationery and Literature Refreshments Website Rent of Rooms etc. Cleaning Telephone Leaders Expenses Independent Examiners Fee Children's Work and Youth Group Welcome Bags Speaker Expenses Sundry Expenses Technical Utilities Insurance Centre Maintenance Pastoral Expenses Resources Fun Day Covid Compliance 38,235 7,054 3,509 300 898 13,568 6,889 1,046 1,099 1,213 17,004 492 688 556 432 831 421 36,915 7,015 3,473 700 8,767 4,693 942 575 1,532 17,004 217 650 195 432 472 1,214 3,039 345 2,812 257 1,465 288 75 3,854 446 2,716 486 2,200 439 86 2,703 53 93,130 107,165

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 - Contld - PAYMENTS (Contld) 2023 2022 Ca ital Ex enditure Head Set Mac Cable Dishwasher imac Sail Flags Bluetooth Speaker 529 79 3,300 1,249 115 129 244 5,157 TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 107,409 98,287 Closing Balances Bank Accounts Cash 146,062 300 133,688 300 146 362 133 988 £253,771 £232,275 The Notes on pages 6 and 7 fomi part of these Accounts

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 1) The Trustees have elected to prepare accounts on a receipts and payments basis as the gross recorded income from all sources does not exceed £250,000 and the charity is not a company incorporated under the Companies Acts. 2) Payments from the Designated Fund during the year have been; 2023 2022 Local Pro"ects Gifts Saturday Gang Community Day Hope Project 1,240 174 500 1,090 100 500 3,914 3,690 Mission Pro'ects Compassion Ground Level Stand By Me 834 960 120 672 960 945 1,914 2,577

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 - Contld - 2023 2022 Worldwide Pro ects Care International Tonga DEC Afghanistan DEC India Covid Concern Worldwide Haiti East Africa Appeal Turkey Appeal Christmas Appeal Pakistan appeal Ukraine Appeal 500 1,000 500 500 500 2,000 570 500 4170 7,740 2,500 £13,568 £8,767 One tenth of all unspecified income of the Trust, plus specific offerings and gifts are deposited in the Designated Fund Bank Account which is used at the Trustees, discretion to support local community projects, missions work overseas and members. 3) Charles Fleming was reimbursed £408 for expenses. 4) Marian Fleming (Lib) was £541 expense.

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa TRANSACTIONS WITH CONNECTED PERSONS The following transactions with connected persons took place during the period. 1) Charles Fleming was appointed as leader of Shekinah Christian Church prior to the formation of the Trust and this appointment has continued under the Trust. During the period of the accounts, he has been paid gross wages of £30,864 and Pension Policy Premiums of £2185 have been paid on his behalf. During the year he has been reimbursed for the mileage on his own vehicle as per note 3 to the accounts. 2) During the period, expenses were reimbursed as indicated in notes 3 and 4 on page 7 of the accounts. 3) Marian Fleming (Lib), wife of Charles Fleming, was paid gross wages of £14.598 for administration support and Pension Policy Premiums of £334 have been paid on her behalf. Signed on behalf of the Trustees Nigel Clark Treasurer Date..