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2020-12-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1101942

Company Registration No. 04964320 (England and Wales)

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

4 Brackley Close Bournemouth International Airport

Christchurch Dorset BH23 6SE

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Rev R Constantine Mr A Driscoll Mr R S Hurley Mr S M Matos Mrs N M Wilkinson Mrs S A Sherwood (Appointed 6 November 2020)

Charity number 1101942 Company number 04964320 Principal address Life Centre 711 - 715 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2AU Registered office Life Centre 711 - 715 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2AU Independent examiner Harrisons Chartered Accountants 4 Brackley Close Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6SE

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5 - 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 15

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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)".

Objectives and activities

To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule hereto in Bournemouth and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the World as the Trustees may from time to time think fit and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the Law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the Charity.

To advance the education in accordance with Christian principals in the said locality and elsewhere as the

Trustees may from time to time think fit.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Notable activities and affiliations

Bournemouth Community Church is affiliated to The Evangelical Alliance, a nationwide family of individuals, organisations and churches. There are no related parties under the terms of the Statement of Recommended Practice that inhibits this registered Charity from pursuing its own separate interests. The church continues to effectively pursue its objects by conducting special initiatives for church members to share their faith and invite contacts to appropriate meetings.

Community Involvement

Bournemouth Community Church (BCC) along with the whole nation underwent significant changes during the year due to the impact of Covid-19. The church reorganised and adapted to the resulting economic changes of decreased activity and events at Lifecentre. Activities primarily met live online for most of BCC's interactions, services and meetings (all in accordance with Government guidelines).

The Lifecentre building remained open in order to facilitate essential NHS work and BCC's community support, and provide space for the ongoing work of:

• LIFEhouse as a signposting agency

• Accommodation for other Charitable organisations serving the local community

When and where possible and in-between lockdowns, limited numbers were permitted to attend worship services and other events in accordance with Government guidelines. Our local community recognised and have adopted the LifeCENTRE as place of support during times of need.

Development of the Facilities

Further investment was made to the infrastructure of the building to improve the facilities for the community and in-line with current health and safety requirements.

Financial review

We continued to meet our financial obligations and ended the year with a surplus.

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Total amount of reserves held at 31 December 2020 was £1,698,136 (2019: £1,648,378) of which £1,598,841 was unrestricted funds and £99,295 was restricted. The majority of the restricted funds balance is made up of amounts received for the solar panels installation.

The Charity's policy on reserves is that we will make a suitable provision for contractual liabilities. In this regard, it was resolved by the Trustees that when possible, a reserve be created for the payments of salaries. The Trustees do not intend to keep substantial reserves as the objects of the charity determine distribution of funds to fulfill these objects and would only be agreed where there is a known future commitment that demands creating such a reserve.

The major risk that the charity faces is a significant drop in numbers of committed members from whom the Charity receives the bulk of its income. Fulfilling our commitment to our staff and regular expenditure to achieve our objects in a declining income scenario would be our main concern but which we do not anticipate being an ongoing problem. We have a history of seeing needs met and we flag-up shortfalls in income or uncovered increased expenditure to the congregation who have always responded well. There is an appropriate balance between caution and faith and the elders and Trustees are committed to seeing this maintained.

Structure, governance and management

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its memorandum and articles of association.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Rev R Constantine Mr A Driscoll Mr R S Hurley Mr S M Matos Mrs N M Wilkinson Mrs S A Sherwood (Appointed 6 November 2020)

The Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees and can serve for an unlimited amount of time and are not suject to retirement by rotation. The governing document provides for a minimum of 3 Trustees at any one time,but shall not be subject to any maximum.

The Charity is managed by the Board of Trustees, who meet at regular intervals during the year to discuss the major issues affecting the Charity.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Rev R Constantine

Trustee Dated: 28 September 2021

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Bournemouth Community Church (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of , which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Harrisons Chartered Accountants

4 Brackley Close Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6SE

Dated: 28 September 2021

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2020
2020
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
323,615
62,641
Investment income
4
18
-
Total income
323,633
62,641
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
300,506
36,010
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds
23,127
26,631
Fund balances at 1
January 2020
1,575,714
72,664
Fund balances at 31
December 2020
1,598,841
99,295
Total Unrestricted
funds
2020
2019
£
£
386,256
319,970
18
42
386,274
320,012
336,516
297,279
49,758
22,733
1,648,378
1,552,981
1,698,136
1,575,714
Restricted
funds
2019
£
114,788
-
114,788
59,460
55,328
17,336
72,664
Total
2019
£
434,758
42
434,800
356,739
78,061
1,570,317
1,648,378

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Investments
10
Current assets
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
14
Net assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
15
Unrestricted funds
2020
£
£
2,416,974
100
2,417,074
440,007
148,680
588,687
(30,279)
558,408
2,975,482
(1,277,346)
1,698,136
99,295
1,598,841
1,698,136
2019
£
£
2,449,639
100
2,449,739
442,382
62,247
504,629
(84,088)
420,541
2,870,280
(1,221,902)
1,648,378
72,664
1,575,714
1,648,378

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 28 September 2021

Rev R Constantine

Trustee

Company Registration No. 04964320

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Bournemouth Community Church is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Life Centre, 711 - 715 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2AU.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold property 2% straight line Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance Equipment 25% reducing balance Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

1.9 Financial instruments

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities.

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2020
2020
£
£
Offerings and donations
236,830
45,424
Legacies receivable
16,402
-
Government grant income
20,012
14,872
Gift aid tax refund
48,442
2,345
Youth fund
1,929
-
323,615
62,641
Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2020
2019
2019
£
£
£
282,254
258,180
89,565
16,402
-
-
34,884
-
22,309
50,787
53,005
2,914
1,929
8,785
-
386,256
319,970
114,788
Total
2019
£
347,745
-
22,309
55,919
8,785
434,758

The charity benefits greatly from the involvement of its many volunteers. In accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.

4 Investment income

Interest receivable

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2020 2019
£ £
18 42

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

5 Charitable activities

Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure
Expenditure
Heading 1 Heading 1
2020 2019
£ £
Charitable activities costs 319,634 323,847
Share of governance costs (see note 6) 16,882 32,892
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 300,506 297,279
Restricted funds 36,010 59,460
336,516 356,739

6 Support costs

Support costs
Governance costs
Analysed between
Charitable activities
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
-
8,338
-
8,544
-
16,882
-
16,882
2020
£
8,338
8,544
16,882
16,882
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
-
8,842
-
24,050
-
32,892
-
32,892
2019
£
8,842
24,050
32,892
32,892

Governance costs includes payments of £1,660 (2019: £1,640) for independent examination fees.

7 Trustees

Rev R Constantine, a Trustee, was paid a gross salary (including employers NI and employers pension) of £52,569 (2019: £52,397).

Mr A Driscoll, a Trustee, was paid a gross salary (including employers NI and employers pension) of £35,446 (2019: £34,751).

Mrs N M Wilkinson, a Trustee, was paid a gross salary (including employers NI and employers pension) of £9,772 (2019: £5,024).

Rev R Constantine, Mr A Driscoll and Mrs N M Wilkinson are remunerated for their services provided in the course of their employment and not for their services as Trustees.

During the year 3 trustees were reimbursed expenses totalling £731 (2019: £3,794) in respect of travel, phone and other general church activity expenses.

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
2020
Number
10
2020
£
141,238
7,529
13,978
162,745
2019
Number
10
2019
£
134,389
7,850
9,961
152,200

During the year ex-gratia payments totalling £nil (2019: £3,342) were made to employees.

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2019: Nil).

9 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 January 2020
Additions
At 31 December 2020
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2020
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 December 2020
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2020
At 31 December 2019
Freehold
property
Fixtures and
fittings
£
£
2,906,367
99,177
19,486
637
2,925,853
99,814
477,933
91,886
58,517
1,982
536,450
93,868
2,389,403
5,946
2,428,434
7,291
Equipment Motor vehicles
£
£
68,885
29,440
14,853
-
83,738
29,440
59,388
25,023
6,038
1,104
65,426
26,127
18,312
3,313
9,497
4,417
Total
£
3,103,869
34,976
3,138,845
654,230
67,641
721,871
2,416,974
2,449,639

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

10 Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2020 & 31 December 2020
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2020
At 31 December 2019
Other investments comprise:
Notes
Investments in subsidiaries
18
11
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
12
Loans and overdrafts
Bank loans
Payable within one year
Payable after one year
Amounts included above which fall due after five years:
Payable by instalments
Other
investments
100
100
100
2020
2019
£
£
100
100
2020
2019
£
£
434,792
407,214
5,215
33,468
-
1,700
440,007
442,382
2020
2019
£
£
1,304,507
1,265,171
27,161
43,269
1,277,346
1,221,902
1,047,533
1,035,118

Bank loans totalling £1,254,507 are secured by a fixed charge over the charity's freehold property.

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Bank loans
12
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
14
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Bank loans
12
2020
£
27,161
426
-
2,692
30,279
2020
£
1,277,346
2019
£
43,269
2,669
1,300
36,850
84,088
2019
£
1,221,902

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

15 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 January 2020 resources expended 31 December
2020
£ £ £ £
Room To Grow 2,012 10,400 (2,500) 9,912
Sleepsafe 769 3,452 (2,331) 1,890
Solar Panels 69,883 19,489 (1,879) 87,493
Staffing - 29,300 (29,300) -
72,664 62,641 (36,010) 99,295
Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 January 2019 resources expended 1 January 2020
£ £ £ £
Room To Grow 16,131 11,490 (25,609) 2,012
Sleepsafe 1,205 1,119 (1,555) 769
Solar Panels - 71,309 (1,426) 69,883
Staffing - 30,870 (30,870) -
17,336 114,788 (59,460) 72,664

Room to Grow: A restricted fund to provide the opportunity to give toward a larger facility, one with 'room to grow'. Once the facility is identified, these funds will go directly toward any mortgage required.

Sleepsafe: A restricted fund to assist a project run by local churches to provide a safe sleeping environment for rough sleepers in the local area.

Solar Panels: A restricted fund made up of council grants and other donations to install solar panels on the building.

Staffing: A restricted fund made up of donations received specifically to assist with staff salaries.

BOURNEMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

16
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total Unrestricted
funds
2020
2020
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2020 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
2,329,481
87,493
2,416,974
2,379,756
Investments
100
-
100
100
Current assets/
(liabilities)
546,606
11,802
558,408
417,760
Long term liabilities
(1,277,346)
-
(1,277,346)
(1,221,902)
1,598,841
99,295
1,698,136
1,575,714
Restricted
funds
Total
2019
2019
£
£
69,883
2,449,639
-
100
2,781
420,541
-
(1,221,902)
72,664
1,648,378

17 Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties

During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:

The Charity holds 100% of the shares of Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited. Included in debtors is a balance of £434,792 (2019: £407,214) owed from Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited.

During the year aggregate donations received from trustees without conditions was £40,304 (2019: £33,056).

Mr J Constantine, son of trustee Rev R Constantine, was paid £1,970 (2019: £2,275) during the year for advertising and publicity.

Rev R Constantine is the executor for the estate of a late member of the congregation of which the charity is a beneficiary. During the year a legacy of £16,402 was received from this estate.

18 Subsidiaries

The charity owns 100% of the issued share capital of Bournemouth Lifecentre Limited.

The loss for the year ended 31 December 2020 was £18,536 (2019: £18,788). The profit and loss reserves deficit was £372,212 (2019: £353,676).

19 Limited by guarantee

Every member promises, if the Company is dissolved while he, she or it remains a member or within twelve months afterwards, to pay up to £10 towards the cost of dissolution and the liabilities incurred by the Company while the contributor was a member.

20 Contingent Assets

As at 31 December 2020 the charity had been notified of legacies from the estates of two former members of the congregation. The value of which is uncertain as the estates are yet to be finalised and probate granted, therefore income relating to these legacies has not been accrued. Monies due are expected to be received during 2021.