**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1079264**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND**
**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
## **FOR**
## **HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
Maxwell & Co 9 Abbey Business Park Monks Walk Farnham Surrey GU9 8HT
**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
|||**Page**||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Report of the Trustees**|1|to|3|
|**Independent Examiner's Report**||4||
|**Statement of Financial Activities**||5||
|**Balance Sheet**||6||
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|7|to|11|
|**Detailed Statement of Financial Activities**||12||
**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 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).
For Hope Christian Centre (HCC), 2021 has been a challenging year for the church. The church has seen a sharp decline in attendance and a notable impact reflecting in our finacial support. However, despite this, in 2022 HCC has had to rebuild and it has been encouraging to welcome new families into the church.
## Church Administration
## Trustees/Advisers
No replacement trustee has been appointed to replace Joyce Hopkins.
Mrs Shara Lucas has been appointed to oversee and implement the church safeguarding Policy and co-ordinate and facilitate in-house training.
## Insurers
Our insurance provider continues with Methodist Insurance.
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
## **Objectives and aims**
HCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible, to worship on-site ie 'Back to Church' and to become part of our church community.
Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for the year, in particular, for the advancement of religion we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our church community through:
" Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
" Provision of pastoral care for people living in the community
" Missionary and outreach work.
To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain;
## Worship and Prayer
We at HCC are keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. For example, Bible study, teachings on prayer, counselling etc.provides a reflective environment for worship whilst opportunities are provided for people to engage in more through "Abide"
This year we have been successful in welcoming more families into our church and in addition to our regular service, we have set up 'Abide'. Abide is a forum that invites fellow musicians to gather together and create a space and time for fellow believers to gather together to express their faith through worship, The objective was
" to promote corporate worship
" to encourage and facilitate congregants in-person return to Church.
In addition, in order to make the best use of the the knowledge acquired during COVID, we continue to utilise the different media platforms enabling us to reach a wider audience adding to the Sunday Services. We have had a far reaching response from those outside of our community who have benefited by being able to access our services.
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**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
## **Significant activities**
Church life:
To date all social media platforms have been incorporated for communicating and promoting the church, Services, events and future vision.
In addition, in order to make the best use of the the knowledge acquired during COVID, we continue to utilise the different media platforms enabling us to reach a wider audience adding to the Sunday Services. We have had a far reaching response from those outside of our community who have benefitted by being able to access our services.
The following ministries have resumed on-site:
Sunday Services Abide Kingdom Kidz Bible Study 'Warm Spaces' Weekly Coffee mornings Ministries of Helps and Hospitality : Discipleship and team building:
## Houses of Hope...
Home fellowships, weekly midweek meetings facilitating small groups in the surrounding areas for the purpose of fellowship, encouragement and bible study.
Worship and sound team + Multi-Media a huge investment has been made in this area to enable us to facilitate the ministries ongoing work.
Production of music continued, HopeGene has successfully launched their new album 'Defined" released in January 2022.
## Buildings:
We continue with ongoing repairs and regular maintenance needed to facilitate the working of the charity.
Spelthorne Borough Council have informed us of their future plans for the Oast House site agreeing to allow interim occupation till the commencement of building works. HCC has not yet been issued with the new revised lease. Spelthorne Council is in the process of talks with the utility services concerning outstanding charges.
## Charity:
HCC continues to support the local food bank Manna which was established and supported by the local churches in Staines, as well as congregants and those in the community in need of further support and assistance.
## Friends/Partners & Missions/Outreach
## Local:
Churches-together in Staines and Laleham. joint gatherings have resumed, The Walk of Witness, The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and others.
HCC Christmas Carol sevice at St Peter's hospital with the live broadcasting on the hospital radio station, Radio Wey
Our support for the Portuguese Church and community continues, with afternoon services held in 'The Granary'.
## International
International travel and outreach projects have not fully resumed.
## **Public benefit**
The trustees have had regard to The Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
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**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document**
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust dated 25th October 1999, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number**
1079264
## **Principal address**
44 Greenwood Road Crowthorne RG45 6JT
## **Trustees**
Rev D Brink Rev S Brink J Hopkins
## **Independent Examiner**
H W G Maxwell Maxwell & Co 9 Abbey Business Park Monks Walk Farnham Surrey GU9 8HT
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
........................................................................ Rev D Brink - Trustee
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hope Christian Centre**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Hope Christian Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 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:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. 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.
H W G Maxwell
Maxwell & Co 9 Abbey Business Park Monks Walk Farnham Surrey GU9 8HT
Date: .............................................
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## **HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
|Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
**25,674**
**-**
Investment income
2
**-**
**-**
**Total**
**25,674**
**-**
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising funds
3
**33,055**
**-**
**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
**(7,381)**
**-**
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
**15,958**
**-**
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
**8,577**
**-**|**2022**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
**25,674**
**-**
**25,674**
**33,055**
**(7,381)**
**15,958**
**8,577**|2021
Total
funds
£
35,024
1|
|---|---|---|
|||35,025|
|||31,610|
|||3,415
12,543|
|||15,958|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2022**
|Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Cash at bank
**9,177**
**-**
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one year
7
**(600)**
**-**
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**8,577**
**-**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**
**LIABILITIES**
**8,577**
**-**
**NET ASSETS**
**8,577**
**-**
**FUNDS**
8
Unrestricted funds
**TOTAL FUNDS**|**2022**
**Total**
**funds**
**£**
**9,177**
**(600)**
**8,577**
**8,577**
**8,577**
**8,577**
**8,577**|2021
Total
funds
£
16,559
(601)|
|---|---|---|
|||15,958|
|||15,958|
|||15,958|
|||15,958|
|||15,958|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. D Brink - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 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.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Computer equipment - 33% on cost
## **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.
## **2. INVESTMENT INCOME**
|**INVESTMENT INCOME**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**2022**||2021||
||**£**||£||
|Deposit account interest||**-**||1|
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**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
## **3. RAISING FUNDS**
## **Raising donations and legacies**
|Support costs
**Investment management costs**
Donations
Aggregate amounts|**2022**
**£**
**31,555**
**2022**
**£**
**1,500**
**33,055**|2021
£
-|
|---|---|---|
|||2021
£
-
31,610|
## **4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021.
## **Trustees' expenses**
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021.
## **5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
|Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
35,024
-
Investment income
1
-
**Total**
35,025
-
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising funds
31,610
-
**NET INCOME**
3,415
-
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
12,543
-
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
15,958
-|Total
funds
£
35,024
1|
|---|---|
||35,025|
||31,610|
||3,415
12,543|
||15,958|
continued...
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## **HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
## **6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
|**6.**|**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||Plant and|Computer||
|||machinery|equipment|Totals|
|||£|£|£|
||**COST**||||
||At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022|**390**|**3,326**|**3,716**|
||**DEPRECIATION**||||
||At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022|**390**|**3,326**|**3,716**|
||**NET BOOK VALUE**||||
||At 31 December 2022|**-**|**-**|**-**|
||At 31 December 2021|-|-|-|
|**7.**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE**|**YEAR**|||
||||**2022**|2021|
||||**£**|£|
||Other creditors||**600**|601|
|**8.**|**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**||||
||||Net||
||||movement|At|
|||At 1.1.22|in funds|31.12.22|
|||£|£|£|
||**Unrestricted funds**||||
||Unrestricted|**15,958**|**(7,381)**|**8,577**|
||**TOTAL FUNDS**|**15,958**|**(7,381)**|**8,577**|
||Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:||||
|||Incoming|Resources|Movement|
|||resources|expended|in funds|
|||£|£|£|
||**Unrestricted funds**||||
||Unrestricted|**25,674**|**(33,055)**|**(7,381)**|
||**TOTAL FUNDS**|**25,674**|**(33,055)**|**(7,381)**|
continued...
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**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
## **8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
## **Comparatives for movement in funds**
|||Net||
|---|---|---|---|
|||movement|At|
||At 1.1.21|in funds|31.12.21|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|Unrestricted|12,543|3,415|15,958|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|12,543|3,415|15,958|
|Comparative net movement in funds, included|in the above are as follows:|||
||Incoming|Resources|Movement|
||resources|expended|in funds|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|Unrestricted|35,025|(31,610)|3,415|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|35,025|(31,610)|3,415|
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
|||Net||
|---|---|---|---|
|||movement|At|
||At 1.1.21|in funds|31.12.22|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|Unrestricted|12,543|(3,966)|8,577|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|12,543|(3,966)|8,577|
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
||Incoming|Resources|Movement|
|---|---|---|---|
||resources|expended|in funds|
||£|£|£|
|**Unrestricted funds**||||
|Unrestricted|60,699|(64,665)|(3,966)|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|60,699|(64,665)|(3,966)|
continued...
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**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
## **9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES**
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2022.
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**HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTRE**
## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022**
||2022|2021|
|---|---|---|
||£|£|
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**|||
|**Donations and legacies**|||
|Donations|**25,674**|35,024|
|**Investment income**|||
|Deposit account interest|**-**|1|
|**Total incoming resources**|**25,674**|35,025|
|**EXPENDITURE**|||
|**Investment management costs**|||
|Donations|**1,500**|-|
|**Support costs**|||
|**Management**|||
|Wages|**4,550**|4,100|
|Rent|**1,056**|5,251|
|Insurance|**1,584**|1,494|
|Light and heat|**6,371**|2,687|
|Telephone|**1,752**|1,748|
|Postage and stationery|**19**|347|
|Repairs & renewals|**3,779**|6,901|
|Sundries|**329**|2,295|
|Conferences & training|**-**|288|
||**19,440**|25,111|
|**Other**|||
|Motor expenses|**-**|3,686|
|Travel & Subsistence|**5,997**|172|
|Hospitality|**4,948**|2,529|
|Subscriptions|**570**|112|
||**11,515**|6,499|
|**Governance costs**|||
|Auditors' remuneration|**600**|-|
|Total resources expended|**33,055**|31,610|
|**Net (expenditure)/income**|**(7,381)**|3,415|
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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