Registered number: 4863634 Charity number- 1100383 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company limited by guarantee) UNAUDITED TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company limited by guarantee) CONTENTS Page Reference and administratNe details of the Chaylty. Its Trustees and adY￿er5 Trustees. report Independent examlnerfs report Statement of flnanclal a¢tNities Balance sheet Notes to th¢ flnanclal statements 10-15 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company Ilmited by guarantse REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 Trustees Mark Jowett Kikun Alo lappoinled 24 January 2022) Ademola Andu lappoinled 24 January 2022) Alexia Binns lappointed 16 NoVeM￿r 20201 Hilary Dougall (resigned 21 September 20201 Jonathan Fortnam (resigned 21 September 20201 Alan Holdsworth Amy Tabari Christopher Walson {resigned 21 March 2022) Matthew Williams Iresign&J 24 January 20221 Company register8d number 4863634 Charity registered number 1100383 Registered office Flojr 8 One Colmore Ru Bimiingham B3 2BJ Company s8cr8tary Stephen Bavington Independent examiner Helen Blundell LLB FCA FCIE DC 6 Astley Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 2RS Bankers HSBC PO Box 68 130 New Street Bimiingham B2 4JU Solicitors Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP 134 Edmund Street Bimingham B3 2ES Page 1 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company limited by guarantsel TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 The Trustees present their annual report together wi(h the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2021. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Tnjslees. report and a directors, report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable comp8ny comply wtth the currenl statutory requirements. the wuiremenls of the charitable companls governing document and the provisions of the Slalement of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financkal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of IreLand IFRS1021. Since the Charity qualifie5 a5 small under section 382 of the Companies Act 20C6, the Strategic report required medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 Istrategic Report and Directors. Report) Regulations 2013 has been omrtted. Objectives and activities a. Our aims and objective5 The purpose of the charty. a5 slated in the goveming document. is Ihe advancement of religion. specifically the Christian faith and the promotion of Christian principles and teaching in all aspects of human relationships in accordance with the Articles of Farth set out in Article 34 of the Articles_ The main aims of the charity in meeting its objectives are the provisK)n of resources, encouragement and support to the business and professional communrty in the Bimingham area. Our aims, objectives and activities are reVi￿1ed on a continual basis throughoLrt the year. The review looks at the SUC￿SS of each key activity and the on-going benefits Ihat have been brought to those attending. Reference has been made lo the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general gUKJance on public benefit when feviewing our aims and objectives and in planning future activities. The focus of our work has continued to be broadening conlad netsvorks and supporting the business community in Bimingham through pasloral support, and the gathering Ic*Jelher of the community working in the city. We are developing a project to enab￿ the wider support of the business communty called the Bimiingham Wellbeing Allian￿, which connects businesses to products and services that offer a wide ran98 of holistic weelbeing services for employee5 in the city and the ￿910n. We also run a Christian business network that supports Christian workplace groups and SpeCrf￿ network groups., Cilyvibes for young adults,. Cty Women", Cty Men." and Cty Legal fr)r members of the legal profession. b. Maln activitigs undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit A11 our charrtable activities focus on ￿8¢hing Out and supporting professionals in their place of work and are undertaken lo further our charilable purpose5 for the public benefit. ¢. Who usgd and benefrted from our services The smaller gatherings and pefsonal pastoral support benefited people, whether from any particular faith or none. by giving them time to reflect upon and talk through their concems. especially as jobs are still being made redundant and a number of people are suffering from seriou5 physKal and mental health issues. Through this mainly 'unseen' work caring for people. Chaplaincy Plus continues to help individu81s to 'work well. lo the benefrt of the greater Bimiingham business c(Ammunity. Page 2 CHAPLAINCY PLUS {A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 Objectives and activities Icontlnued) d. Gatherings A number of large gatherings were hekl, the principal ones being.. Annual Celebration in October which was held on Zoom. the annual Carols for the Business Community which was pre-recorded this year. and broadcast on YouTube. and the annual Spring Gathering in Ma￿h as part a fundraising week. There were also regular smaller gatherings both on line and in person whith include Chaplaincy Plus prayer meetings, Cty Legal, City Vibe5, City Men. City Women. and small groups within fimis worting within the Cty. e. Supportlng Indlvlduals Day to day support and encouragemenl for individuals. offering a neutrallconfidenlial space for professional people lo explore issues of lrfe, work and wellbeing- wardless of background or beliefs. Achlevements and perfom)an . Maln achlevements of the Charlty Confidential 1 to 1 support for over 400 people Inspiring events and nehvorks wilh over 1,000 people attending online and in person across the year. Continued lo develop and started lo deliver the strategy for creating a wellbeing initiative for the business community. BLtill partnerships with businesses and encourag￿ them to affim) values that all¢y•¥ their people to flourish. Flnancial review . Reserve5 policy The charity's policy is to appty its funds in accordan￿ wrth the objeLts of the charrty whilst ensuring that there are sufficient funds to cover cash fiow requirements relating lo commilted expenditure such as salary payments. Typically this will mean retaining around £40.000 of funds in the general fund. The present level of reserves. al £30.797 falls somewhat short of this target level alihough tt is improwng. Arthough the strategy is lo continue to build reserves through planned opeiating surpluses. Ihe trustees are aware that it Is unlikely that the largel range will be reached for one or two years. In the short tem), the trustees monitor the position and consider the extent lo which existing activities and expendrture etyjld be curtai1￿1 should the need arise. Page 3 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company Ilmlled by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 b. Finances for the year During the period the charity f￿1Ve￿ income from don*ions from individuals. with associated gift aid lax reliefs where relevant. from Charitable Trusts and Foundations and from gatherings tsking pla￿ in the year. Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. the number of opportunf(ies for face lo face gatherings and events lo lake place was limiledat points in the year. Income tolalled £82.711 12020". £72,962) for the year of which £8.000 is restricted funding for events taking Pla￿ during the next financial year. Expenditure in the year increased as additional staff ￿sourCe was added to the team and the tolal costs foi the period were £78,04912020.. £70,430). This iesulled in a nel surplus for the year of £4.662 {2020." 2.5321 although when taking account of the restricted grant of £8.000 which will spent during the next year. the operational result for the year is a net deficit of £3,338. The unrestTicled reseNes at the end of the year slo(xJ at £30.797 12020.. £34.1351 being below the reserves policy. Reslricled reserves stood al £8.000 12020." £nill. The trustees have been mind￿1 of the challengin9 financial environment and are considering how this can be addressed. c. Principal funding The principal sources of funding for the charrty are indiwdual donations from professionals in the city, gift aid reclaims and donations from Charitable Trusts and Foundations. The Iruslee5 continually review the fundraising strategy and ale s￿kIng lo broaden the support base. The charty gratefully acknowledges the support of Chantable Trusts and Foundations, Corporate donors and churches which include.. Alastair and Rachel Norris Charity Tnjst Alfred Haines Charitable Trust GJW Turner Trust H J Cooper Charitable Trust Joseph Hopkins Trusv Henry James SayerGrimmrtt Trust Knowle Parochial Parish Church Lady Tange Chari(able Trust Limoges Trust Owen Family Tfust Roger and Doug185 Tumer Trust St John's Harbome d. Fundraising practice5 The charity does not generalty use the seMce5 of a profe5sion81 fLsndraiser but seeks lo encourage donations al events and through the wider membership of the charFty through occasional letter5. The trustee5 seek lo ensure that no undue pressure is placed on any potential donor and act in accordance with provisions of GDPR. No complaints were received in the year. The charity does not adhere to any specific fundraising standard. Page 4 CHAPLAINCY PLUS (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 Structure. governance and management - Constitution The charity is registe￿ as a charIlab￿ c(xmpany limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 12 August 2003 and subsequently regisleied wtth the Charity Commission on 29 October 2003. The Memorandum of Association sets out the charrtable objects as slated above. The charity is governed by ils Articles ofAssociation as amended on 13 January 2020. b. Methods of appolntment or electlon of Trustees The directors of the charitable company are its trust￿ for the purpose5 of charity law and are colleclwely referred to as the trustees. Trustees are appointed at board meetings for a term of three years. At the end of a term of office they may be reappointed for up lo a lolal of 4 temis of office_ All members of the board give their lime voluntarily and receNe no beneffts or expenses from the charity. . Oryanisational structure and decisionwmaking policies The Irustees meet bi-monthly to administer Ihe charity- this conlinued lo be the case Vba online video conference whilst the country was in l(Kkdown. The trustees are drawn from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity and are Tesponsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. Stephen Bavington is responsible for the day-to4ay work of the charily and for providing guidan￿ for team members. d. Pollcles adopted for the induction and training of Trustees All the trustees are familiaT wi(h the work of the charity. The working5 and financial 5tsndin9 of the charity is explained lo any new Iruslee by the Chair and the staff and the requirements of the trustees are noted in the Trustees Handbook Issue 2 - 2018. Plans for future periods The strategy has been reviewed for the next three years and looked at how the work can be extended. Focus for the coming pericKI includes rolling ovl the Bimingham Wellbeing Alliance. We are working with businesses lo assess their needs with regards lo wellbeing and looking at tailored approaches as required. This includes developing the work with the University of Law. and other businesses. The COVID-19 pandemie and the ensuing econom￿ shutd¢M ha5 had a signrficanl impact on the charity's operations eliminating opportunities for face lo face meetings, events and contact bul continues lo fully deliver all its services through online medium. The charity is in a strong financial po$f(ion and the trustees maintain an up- to-date Risk Register which enables careful management of varvjus risk faclofs including 'lmpact from Pandem￿, and 'Disasler Conlingencv. The trustee5 are remewng income on a month by month basis, and are starting to see a drop off in income - particularty from some of the regular Trust funders. ChaplaincyPlus is also implementing a new projecl which both meets the charity objeclives and will bring a new income slfeam into the charity. This will further strengthen the charity's financial p05rtion. Due to the careful monitoring of the income, the organisalion is ready lo act accordingty to redu￿ costs shouhd the need arise, lo ensure the charity can continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least Ihe next 12 months. Page 5 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 Statement of Tru$teo$' responsibilities The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees. report and the financial statements in accordance with spplicabte law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {Uniled Kingdom Generally A￿pted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees lo p￿pare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law, the Tru51ees must not approve the financial slalements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the Charity and of rts incoming ￿soUrCeS and application of resources. including ils income and expendf(ure. for that period. In preparing these financial stslements. the Trustees are required lo.. select suitable 8ccounting policies and then apply them consislenlly,. observe the methods and principles of the Charilies SORP IFRS 1021". make judgements and accounting estimates thal are reasonable and PTudenl", stale whether applicable UK Accountin9 Standards IFRS 102} have been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial 5tstemenls", prepare Ihe financial statements on the going concern basis unless (( is inappropriate lo presume that the Charity will continue in bLssiness. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charills Iransadions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them lo enstjre that the financial statements comply wth the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the Charity and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulanties. Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. Alan Hold$worth ITruslee} Page 6 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company Ilmlted by guarantee) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 Independent examlnerfs report to the Trustees of Chaplaincy Plus (Ihe Charty'l I report lo the charty TrLbStees on my eXarnI￿*￿￿ of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2021. Responslbilities and basls of report As the TTU5tees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Companies Act 201% Ilhe 2006 Acl'l. Having satisfied myseW that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audiied under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. l ￿port in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 1.the 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charty Commission under section 145{5llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that rbo Matte￿ have Come to my attention in connection wi(h the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Chanty as required by sectbon 386 of the 2006 Act., or the accounts do not accord with those records," or the accounts do not comply wth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 20C6 Act other than any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'lrue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination". or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charrties lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts in a¢¢ordance wilh the Finan￿?1 Reporting Slandard appl￿ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211 I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the examination lo which attention should be drawn in Ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts lo be reached. This report is made 501ely lo the Charivs Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. ￿ work has been undertaken so that I might slate lo the Charity's Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law. I do not a￿p1 or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charty and the Charity's Trustees as a bc*Jy. for my work OT for this Teport. Dated. 26 May 2022 Helen Blundell LLB FCA FCIE Dctr 6 Astley Road Bromsgrove B60 2RS Page 7 CHAPLAINCY PLUS {A company limited by guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 Restricted funds 2021 Total funds 2021 Totsl funds 2020 Income- Donations from individua15 Gift aid receiwable Donations from Charrtabfe Trusts Gatherings income Bank interest 35,633 6,685 35,633 6,685 32,642 7,513 238 3T,838 8, 756 19,260 7. 108 8,000 7.513 238 Total income 74.711 8.000 82.711 12,962 Expenditure on: Costs of gatherings Donations from Carols events Other charitable costs Office costs Printing, slalionery and comms Training Websife devekjpmenl Support costs Wages and salaries Pension 2.232 2.232 1.000 557 3.959 1,916 419 9,095 1,395 1, 140 390 756 557 8,924 8.924 886 971 971 425 954 60.221 1.879 425 954 60,221 1,879 49,523 1,837 Total expenditure 78.049 78,049 70,430 Net movement in funds 13.338} 8,000 4,662 2,532 Reconciliation of funds: Tot81 funds brought fo￿ard Net rnovement in funds 34,135 {3,338) 34.135 4.662 31,603 2.532 8,000 Total funds carried fO￿ard 30.797 8.000 38.797 34, 135 The Slalemenl of finanual &livities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 10- 15 fom part of these financial slalements. Page 8 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company limited by guarantee REGISTERED NUMBER: 4863634 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021 2021 2020 Note Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10.990 28.376 4, 739 29,622 39.366 34,361 Creditors: amounts falling due ￿thin one yeaT {5691 (226) Net current assets 38.797 34, 135 Total net assets 38,797 34,135 Charity funds Restricted funds Unieslricled funds 8,000 30.797 34, 135 Total funds 38.797 34, 135 The Charity was entitled to exemption from audrt under section 477 of the Ccrfnpanies Act 2006. The members have not required the company lo obtsin an avdit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 201)S. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complwThJ with the requirements of the Act wf(h respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements. The financial statements have been prepared in ￿rdance with the provision$ applicable lo enlilie$ subject lo the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. Alan Holdsworth (Tiusleel Date.. 2£ /os/zozi The noles on pages 10 10 15 forni part of these fir￿nCial stalemenl$. Page 9 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company limlted by guarant8el NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 General information Chaplaincy Plus is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with Companies House and the Chanty Commission. The registered office is Floor 8, One Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BJ. The primary activrty of the charity is the advancement of religion, specrfically the Christian faith, through the provision of resources, encouragement and support to the business and professional community in the Bimiingham area. The financial stslements are prepared in £. rts funCt￿nal cuffency. and rounded to the nearest £. Accounting policies 2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements The fin8nci81 Statements have been prepared in accordance wrth the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities prepanng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. the Financial RetK)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 and the Companies Act 20￿. Chaplaincy Plus meets Ihe definition of a public benefft enlty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities a￿ initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othetwise stated in the relevant accounting policy. 2.2 Going concem The financial statements have been Prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors have considered relevant infomiation, including the annual budg￿. forec2st f￿Ure cash flows and the impact of subsequenl events in making theiT assessment. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown has had a significant impacl on the charws operations eliminating opportunities for face lo fa￿ meetings, events and contact but conlinues to fully deliver all rts servi￿$ through online medium. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic. the Directors have discussed and reviewed available measures lo assist in mitigating the impact and are monitoring income closely to ensure that cost reduction measures can be implemenle(l rf need arises. Based on Ihese assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity. the Directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going con¢em basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. Page 10 CHAPLAINCY PLUS IA company limitsd by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021 Accountlng policies I￿ntinued) 2.3 Income All income is recognised once the Charty has erIt￿￿ment to the income. it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receNable can be measured Teliably. Grants and donations are credrted to income when the income recognition criteria above have been met. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations recewe(l under Grft Aid is ￿C(￿anISed al the time of the donation to wh￿h rt relates. An accrual for any outstanding taxalK)n receivable is included in the balan￿ sheet_ 2.4 Expenditure ExpenditUTe is fecognised On￿ there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation carb be rneasured reliabty. Expendrture on charitable ¥livilies is incurred on directty undertaking the activf(ies which further the Chariws objectives. as well as any aSs￿lated svpport costs. All expenditure 1$ inclusive of Irrecoverab￿ VAT. 2.5 Interest recelvable Interest on fvnds held on deposit is induded when receNable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity., this is nom￿llY upon notrfK*ion of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are depossted. 2.6 Oebtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 2.7 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-temi highly Ibquid investments with a short maluTity of th￿e months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of Ihe deposit or similar o¢counl. 2.8 Liabilities and provisions Liabilrties are ￿COgnIse