2024-03-31-accounts - Shekinah Christian Church Penzance Trust

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SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH TRUST

Trustees Report for the period 1[st] April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024

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 13 St James Street, 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, the building purchased by the church in March 2024.

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

During the year the Trustees have continued in the process of the charity becoming an incorporated company and the Trustees, mindful that future expansion of the church and the need to secure ownership of property will be best served by incorporation, instructed their Solicitors to action this. It had been anticipated that this process would be completed during now, but delays have prevented this. During the year, the building was purchased by the church and incorporation is still ongoing.

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 and involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, means that finance is focused firstly on these projects before considering other areas of support. However, due to the continued political unrest in the DRC no further visits are planned at the present time.

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

4[th] December 2024

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Registered Charity Number 1059804 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Alverton Accountants Chartered Certified Accountants Office Suite 5 Camelot Court Alverton Street Penzance Cornwall TR18 2QN Tel: (01736) 360664 Email: kristin alvertonacGountants.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 2024, 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 prOdureS 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 procedures 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 statement. 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 Signature: Date: ?</. !ol..a.t.........

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 MONETARY ASSETS 2024 2023 Bank Current Accounts Main Account Designated Account Hope Account 52,045 6,873 939 300 138,609 6,986 468 300 146 363 Cash in Hand OTHER ASSETS 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 Sail Flags Air Cooler Headset Mac Cable Dishwasher Bluetooth Speaker Defibrilator Fridge Heaters Water Boiler Kettle July 1999 July 2008 July 2016 3 March 2017, 8 January 2018 & 6 April 2023 22 June 2013 21 November 2013, 1 August 2020 & 9 August 2021 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 & 9 May 2023 6 August 2018 10 December 2018 & 6 February 2023 16 October 2020 & 10 July 2023 7May2019 8 November 2021 9 November 2021 17 January 2022 9 March 2023 6 September 2023 12 October 2023 7 December 2023 & 8 January 2024 8 January 2024 8 January 2024 1,683 1,278 820 455 1,548 3,722 421 1,689 3,518 2,529 168 140 979 2,035 461 329 223 234 315 529 79 3,300 129 594 270 483 50 21 Signed on behalf of the Trustees Approved by the Trustees on 2: 11: 24 Nigel Clark, Treasurer

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 RECEIPTS 2024 2023 Building Fund Tithes and Offerings Gift Aid Tax Refunds Special Offering Designated Fund Receipts Hope Account Gifts Donation Children's Clubs Sundry Receipts Rent Reimbursement Loan 4,915 91,149 16,742 280 1,474 5,646 202 35 1,903 1,731 41 150 000 90,176 17,970 3,706 4,527 20 187 2,229 967 Total Receipts for the Year 274,117 119,783 Opening Balances Bank Accounts Cash 146,063 300 133,688 300 146 363 133988 £420,480 £253,771 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 2024 PAYMENTS 2024 2023 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 Legal Costs 39,882 7,180 3,622 400 1,081 10,692 5,175 953 970 1,132 17,004 534 626 571 475 372 481 67 5,246 252 3,911 286 3,777 386 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 3,854 446 2,716 486 2,200 439 86 2,703 296 106,587 107,165

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 - Contld - PAYMENTS Contld 2024 2023 ital Ex enditure Sail Flags Bluetooth Speaker Dehumidifer Vacuum Cleaner Defibrilator Fridge Heaters Water Boiler Kettle Building Purchase 120 115 129 231 149 594 270 484 50 21 251815 253,734 244 TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR 360,321 107,409 Closing Balances Bank Accounts Cash 59,858 300 146,062 300 60,158 146 362 £420,479 £253,771 The Notes on pages 6 and 7 form part of these Accounts

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 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: 2024 2023 Local Pro'ects Gifts Hope Project Community Day Creation Fest Breakfast Project Food Bank Open Doors Premier Radio Release Intemational Warm Food Hub Cooking Club 739 3,000 1,240 2,000 500 300 500 20 500 300 700 250 300 6,609 3,914 Mission Pro'ects Compassion Ground Level Stand By Me 1,478 960 645 834 960 120 3,083 1,914

SHEKINAH CHRISTIAN CHURCH PENZANCE TRUST Pa NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 - ConUd- 2024 2023 Worldwide Pro'ects British Red Cross - Libya British Red Cross - Morocco East Africa Appeal Turkey Appeal Christmas Appeal Pakistan appeal Ukraine Appeal 500 500 500 2,000 570 500 1,000 7,740 £10,692 £13,568 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 £809 for expenses. 4) Marian Fleming (Lib) was reimbursed £388 for expenses.

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 £32,044 and Pension Policy Premiums of £1,032 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 £15,036 for administration support and Pension Policy Premiums of £352 have been paid on her behalf. Signed on behalf of the Trustees Nigel Clark Treasurer Date: .l.2:11.2*