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Hebron Evangelical Church – Report (Hebron Evangelical Church Trust)
Sunday Worship – the church meets every Sunday morning for worship, Bible teaching and fellowship. There is a junior church for children and teenagers, along with a creche for babies. The church is open for anyone in the community to come along and join us. We have a time of worship, prayer and regular Bible teaching each Sunday. Refreshments are served at the end, where people can chat with each other and build friendships.
Small groups/prayer meeting – throughout the week the church meets in smaller groups in different peoples houses for a time of Bible study, prayer and fellowship. We hold regular prayer meetings throughout the month in the church building and again these are open for all church members to attend and those new to the church.
Covid-19 - with the Covid-19 epidemic we have followed government guidance and have at times not met in the building on a Sunday morning but have done a live stream service on the internet. We have at other times met with reduce capacity in the building and with a limited provision for youth and children’s work. We have not met in small groups in the week to ensure we keep as safe as possible. During this close down period we kept in touch with people connected to the church by phoning them weekly to give support. We also continue to support two of our housebound older members.
Community Support – the church has been able to provide help by working with other organisations and local churches to provide weekly food boxes to Asylum seekers and a number of local families who have been struggling on low incomes. We have been able to help a number of young asylum men in our area by providing support, friendship and second-hand bikes to help them get to college.
Support – we continue to provide help and support financially to different charities and organisations around the world who are engaged in work to relieve the impact of poverty and to provide education.
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Schools Work
Part of our community work involve visiting our local schools. During the last year we have provided Riverside Primary and Liscard Primary schools with a weekly online assembly. We have learnt how to record, edit and upload videos in order to continue this support for the staff and children.
In addition to this we have provided support with RE lessons via Zoom and when restrictions have allowed several in person lessons also.
We have also begun conversations about how we can support our local special educational needs primary school Elleray Park in the new academic year.
Parents and Toddler Group
We have unfortunately been unable to hold our group during the last 12 months. A combination of the restrictions, space available and vulnerable nature of some of our volunteers has made this the case. We have however been able to keep in touch with a number of our parents using our social media channels and managed to meet with a few of our families in a local park to maintain contact and assure them we are looking forward to opening when conditions allow.
Social Events
Whilst our usual monthly social groups have been suspended, we once again took to Zoom for a weekly quiz each Friday night. These were a great source of contact and fun during the lockdowns particularly allowing people to see each other and enjoy a social time together. We look forward to recommencing in person socials in September.
HEBRON EVANGELICA
| Income Oferings General Oferings Missionary (in bags) Other income Gift Aid 2019/20 Total Bal @31/10/2019 + Income - Expenditure Total** |
32,495.76 28,875.12 241.50 753.00 1,956.07 0.00 8,297.00 6,637.32 |
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| 42,990.33 36,265.44 |
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| 33,652.92 36,363.35 42,990.33 36,265.44 43,113.63 38,975.87 |
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| 33,529.62 36,363.35 |
Cash held in bank account Balance @ 30/10/2020
33,529.62
Other Income** Men's retreat £1551.02 Util W/house rebate £405.05
AL CHURCH ACCOUNTS 2019/20
2018/19
| Expenditure | ||
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| Gifts | 2,055.68 | 1,238.91 |
| Outreach | 215.00 | 1,327.02 |
| Advertising/ Stationary | 555.34 | 546.01 |
| Catering | 1,221.10 | 1,168.98 |
| Utilities | 4,104.71 | 3,937.98 |
| Building/Maint | 8,836.08 | 5,852.99 |
| Insurance | 986.23 | 947.78 |
| Copyright Licence | 358.18 | 346.73 |
| Speakers travel | 0.00 | 100.00 |
| Partnership membership | 50.00 | 80.00 |
| Missionary & Reg Giving | 3,500 | 3,965 |
| Salaries | 18,000.00 18,588.00 | |
| Camp fees | 0.00 | 155.00 |
| PAYE | 474.76 | 384.80 |
| Pension contribution | 495.55 | 336.67 |
| Men's retreat | 1,685.00 | 0.00 |
| FIEC | 576.00 | 0.00 |
| Total | 43,113,63 | ### |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner’s Report ~~a~~ Report to the trustees/ Charity Name HEBRON EVANGELICAL CHURCH WALLASEY TRUST members of ~~Pr~~ On accounts for the year 31 October 2020 Charity no 1086893 ended (if any) ~~ee eee~~ Set out on pages 1-3 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) ~~PS~~ Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement 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 the 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 statement below.
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Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *)
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met ; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Katie M Hall Date: 07/02/2021 Name: Katie Hall Relevant professional ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 5 Elwood Close Liverpool L33 4EX
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
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Give here brief details of N/A any items that the examiner wishes to No issues to discuss. Accurate accounting records have been kept, all income disclose . and expenses can be easily traced.
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