ChaTlty Number.. 1090734
Urban Expression
Financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Page Contents
Tru5tees' annual report
Inolependenl examiner's report
Receipts & payments account
Statement of asse15 & liabilitie5
Notes to the accounts
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Urban Expression
Trustees, annual report
for the year ended 31 Decembei. 2022
Full name Urb3n Expression
Charify Number 1090734
Principal address
PO Box 16991
Birminghan)
B32 9HX
Trustees
Rev Bev Thomas
Philip Waiburton
Andrew Turner
Elspelh Barron
DirfÉ Uitterdijk
Andy Clorto
Sheila ThoTr,pson
'rESlgned Jul5'.
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank
Independent examinor
Daryt Denson ACMA
Employee of VAST
Tlie Dudstsn Ceiitrè
Hope StrepL
Hanley
Sioke on Trent
ST1 500

Urban Expression
Trustees, annual report
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Objectives and activities
The objeGlives ol the charity are..
To advance the Christian faith in London and in such parts of the United Kingdom as the
IrusleÈs may from timÈ-Io-limè think fil by rocruiling, equipping, deploying and supporting teams
which will pioneer Innovative and relevant expressions of the ChrisliaTI Church.
To fulfil such other purpos8s which are exclusively charitable in the law of England and Wales
and are connected with the charitable work of the Trust.
Structure, Governance and Management
Urbcin Expressiun is cl Tegisleied charity, governe(J by declaration ol trust executed on the 8 October
2001 as amended 11 June 2008 and by deeds of variation dated 21 April 2010 and 12 July 2010.
Funds held as ¢u$todian trusteg on behalf of others.
New Housing Hub is a new charity with similar aims to Urban Expression, whiGh is in the process of
compleling the papernvork elc to be properly established ￿'ith Ihe charity commission. Since their funders
require the money lo be held by a registered Charity, we have agreed lo host them temporarily.
Al the year-end we are holding £4.618 in cash in a restricted fund.
Publle Ben¢flt
In Common with many other Drganisalions, Urban Expression has been deeply impacted by the three
lockdowns and other restrictions Imposed during the p8st 18 months In light ol the pandemi¢.
Although we have continued to operate locally through our 24 teams arTrd lo coordinale the uverall
work through our dispèrsed tèam of coordinators. this has been a period in which many plans have
fFecessarily been on hDld. No new teams have been deployed in the pa51 year, although we are in
conversation with several people and these conversations may result in the emergence of new teams
soon.
However. we have explored the opportunities of oriline activities, reGognising both their potential and
shortcomings. While we are likely lo make increasing use of online aclivilies. we enjoyed meeting in
person again al two teams. days in July and November.
The Iruslees Confirm (hal they have complied wilh Ihe iequiremenls ol section 17 of Ihf) Charilies Acl
2011 to havL> duo ro9ard to tho public bonofit guidance published by the Charity Commission for
England and Wales.
Summary of the main activities undertaken
Urb2n Expression has Conlinuecl lo recruit. equip. deploy. and nelwork mission partners In economically
deprived and other marginalised n8ighbourhoods in England. Scotland. Wales and Northern Ireland. A
small learn ol coordinators is primarily responsible for supporting these mission partners.
Coastal Expression. which operates unc5er the auspices of Urban Expression, has continue to develop
and has hosted online and in-person events for pioneers in coa51al Communities.
We have continued lo run the Crucible course, especially in partnership with The Melhodisl Church.
We have also continued lo run the Black Light course in partnership with the Ascension Trust. With our
partners. Urban Life, we have facililaled Communities of Practice lo enable parlicipants in these courses
to embed what they have learned in their ongoing praGtice.
We have provided coaching for pioneers working under the auspices of the Church at the Margins
initiative of The N4ethodist Church.
Our trustèes have continued to meet twice a year in ord6r to oversee the activities of the Trust. They
have had regard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
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Urban Expression
Trustees. annual report
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Summary of achievements and porformanc•
During this year, several new mission partners were recruited, so that we now have more mission
partners in more locations than ever before. Our mission partners are involved in a wide range of
incarnational mission activities. including church plankn'ng.
We celebraled our twenly-fifth anniversary this year with a Community Weekend in June, attended by
nearly 90 people. Regional gatherings in the north and south ol England 8nabl8d mission partners in
these areas lo connect with each olher. In common with many other orgar¢isalions posl-pandemic. we
are increasingly connecting online, but we v8lue in-person gatherings.
The Black Light course has proved very popular and has continu8d to attract good numbgrs from many
contexts. Feedback has been very encouraging.
The organisation's policy on reserve$
Resetves have been set aside lo cover a minimum of six months running costs. The total unrestricted
reserves helcj al the year end were P46,764 12021". £57.5181.
Sigr)ed on behalf of the Iruslees-.
Signed
Date
Name
Position

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of
Urban Expression ("The Trust")
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Respon5ibilitie$ and basis of report
I report to the Iruslees on my examin81ion ol the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31
December 2022.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for Ihe preparation ol the accounts in
accordance with the requirements ol the Charilies Act 2011 1.the Act. i.
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 the applicable Directions given by
the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent Examiner's statement
I have completed my examinaliorTr. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention
in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe Ihat in any material respect..
Accounting records were not kept in respect of Ihe charity as ￿quired by section 130 of
the Act.. or
The accounts do not accord with the records", or
The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements conceming the form and
conlenl of accounts set out in the charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
other Ihan any requirements that the accounts give a 'lrue 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 examirsation
to which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding ol
the accounts lo be reached.
Signe
Daryl
VAST
Dale
2oZ
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Urban Expression
Receipts & payments account
for the year ended 31 December 2022
2022
2022
2022
2021
Unrestrioled
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Totsl
Receipts
Donations
Grants ReCeI￿d
E￿nts
4,714
40,082
15.917
64
60,777
4,714
71,221
15.917
3,548
74.527
8.561
31,139
er
Total receipts
31,139
91,916
86.636
Payments
Staff Costs
Coordinaiors fees
Trakpl and Subsistence
Adrrinistration
Training E￿nts
Publ'city
Insurance
Payroll Fees
Other Costs
Independent Exanyner's fee
Total pay￿￿￿tS
37,320
7,738
2,881
3,304
4,884
261
558
168
1.211
414
58,739
13.646
15,295
52
50,966
23.033
2.933
3.304
5.159
261
558
168
2.496
414
89,292
45,634
23,973
2,658
2.531
2,704
79
585
67
2,040
792
81,063
275
1.285
30,553
Net rgcglptsllpaymentsl
Transfers between funds
Cash fund5 brought forward
Cash funds carried forward
2.038
16,4321
51.158
46.764
586
6,432
11,689
18.707
2.624
5.573
62.847
65.471
57,274
62.847

Urban Expresslon
statement of Assets and Liabilities
at 31 December 2022
2022
2021
Ca$h assets
Current aLcounl
Savings account
Paypal
60,177
1,537
3,757
65.471
56.596
1.535
4.71
62.847
Liabiltties
Independent Examinerfs Fee
418
418
414
414
These financial 5talemenls are accepted on behalf of the organisalion by..
Signed
Date
ZOL
Name
PHILI P pl W4é6J
DF i eusTrfrs
Position

Urban Expression
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2022
Receipts & payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts are slalemenls Ihal summarise the movement of cash into and out of
the organ￿SaI10n during the financial year. In this context "cash" includes cash equiv81enls. lor example,
bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn lo pay for debts as they become due.
2. Creditors
2022
2021
Accountancy
418
418
414
414
3. Trustees. remuneration
No trustees received remuneration during the period. The number of Iruslees who were
reimbursed expenses was 012020'.01.
4. Movement of Funds
Opening
balance
Receipts (Payments)
Transfor
Closing
balance
Restricted funds
BMS
EMBA
HEBA
YBA
Other
A.S.Char.lable Trust
Coastal Expression
Rural Ministries
Mennonite Grant
Comtnunity Weekend
New Housing Hub
698
215
15,0911
400
1,996
1,015
698
215
6.250
16.8291
5,670
400
1,996
1,015
9.166
55
14.789
15.6231
55
2.208
11.6641
110.8621
15.5751
30,553
10.100
7S2
10.193
11,689
4,618
18,707
31,139
6,432
Opening
balance
Receipts IPaym9nt$l
Transfer
Closing
balancè
Unrestrlcted funds
General Funds
51.158
51,158
60.777
60,777
58,739
58,739
6,432
16,432
46,764
46,764
Total fund5
62,847
91,916
189,2921
65,471

Urban Expresslon
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2022
5. Purposos of Restricted Funds
BMS Wortd Mission give Crucible bursaries lo assist those who coutd not otherwise attend the training
conference due lo costs of fees and accommodation.
EMBA. HEBA and YBA have all contributed towards the stipend of a Coordinator for their region.
BIC donated funds to be used for the sUPPOrt of 3 Staff member's neiworking and development role.
A.S Charitable Trust provided fvnding for coordinator roles.
Coastal Expression- project funding.
Rural Ministries provided funding for support of the Crucible Course.
Mennonite Grant provided funding for a coordinator role.
New Housing Hub This 15 a new charity with 5imil8r aims lo Urban Expression, which is in the process of
completing the paperwork elc lo be properly established with the charity commission. Since their funders
require the money lo be held by 2 registered charity, we have agreed lo host them temporarily.
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