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6 Spa Top, Caistor LN7 6RB
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FINANCIAL REPORT for the period ended 31[ST] DECEMBER 2023
Report of the Trustees Notes concerning Finance Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts Independent Examiners Report
Registered Charity No: 1102348
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SPRINGS CHURCH (A registered charity)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees present their annual report along with the financial statements of the charity for the period ending 31st December 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act, 2011 using the receipts and payment basis and have been independently audited
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
The charity is administered in accordance with the constitution adopted in 2004. The Trustees of the charity being Mrs Paula Teal (Chair); Mr Paul Dobson and Pastor Catherine Hills (Secretary) as of December 2023.
CHARITABLE STATUS
The Declaration of Charitable Trusts was signed on 10 February 2004. Copies of this deed are held by the Trustees and Messrs Robinsons, Solicitors.
RELEVANT ORGANISATIONS
Bankers: National Westminster Bank Brigg Branch, 14 Market Place, Brigg. DN20 8EU
Solicitors: Messrs Robinsons 83 Friar Gate, Derby. DE1 1FL
OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES
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The advancement of the Christian faith and the worship of God in the United Kingdom and overseas by any means whatsoever including (but not by way of limitation) the preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel, the teaching of Christian doctrine and its principles, the pastoral care of Christian people and the printing and distribution of the Bible and Christian literature including video and audio recordings and by any other media which is or may become available.
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The Worldwide advancement or education on the basis of Christian principles and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the provisions of such education in any educational establishment and if the Trustees so decide the provision of one or more charitable education establishments for the general education of children or adults on the basis of such Christian principle.
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The furtherance of the other charitable work of the Church consistent with the above.
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The Trustees seek to achieve the charity’s objectives by undertaking the following activities:
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Organising events, services, groups, courses and other such activities.
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Attending and participating in conferences and events.
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Running events and outings (e.g. for children and other generations).
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Supporting and teaching about Christian outreach overseas.
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Supporting and raising the profile of charitable Christian organisations and activities.
PERFORMANCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
In respect of objective (1):
Springs Church has held regular Sunday services throughout the year for worship, taking of Communion and delivering Biblical teaching. This included special seasonal services for personal remembrance, National remembrance and celebration of Christian festivals like Harvest, Christmas and Easter.
Springs Church continued holding 4 regular mid-week groups in 2023, meeting at various times of the day and evening. Each group is unique, but undertakes Biblical study based on specific concepts and topics using a variety of media such as study guides, dvd, film and audio teaching. These meetings can also include fellowship, worship and prayer.
The Church has remained an active member of the Ground Level Network of Churches and has attended conferences and events meetings organised by it throughout the year. A member of the Church completed their Leadership training through the network, whilst the Pastor continues to be partly responsible for support of several local Churches in the Humber to Wash (Central) region. Springs Church is also a member of Churches Together in all Lincolnshire (CTAL).
Springs Church has contributed to the running of the ‘Arise II’ Celebration event in July (Skegness) where Churches within the region gathered for fellowship, worship and teaching. The Pastor assisted with the Chaplaincy team throughout the weekend and lead a seminar activity too.
Springs Church remains committed to praying for Caistor and surrounding villages, as well as the our County and The Church. Holding weekly meetings in-person and on-line, we encourage prayer for the wider world in times of conflict and National importance. Prayer gatherings are frequent within the Church Emmaus Room, as well as our commitment to support the quarterly Humber to Wash regional prayer gatherings. The Pastor is now involved in leading these prayers County-wide.
Springs Church has continued its support for Christian organisations both financially and non-financially: raising their profile in the Church, in the UK and beyond. This can be seen in the financial accounts with a breakdown of those organisations supported. Representatives from organisations are welcome visitors to our Sunday service as well as delivery of material in services to educate the Church by the Pastor.
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In respect of objective (2) in addition to the above:
Springs Church holds specific weekly teaching for children and young people when required or requested (depending upon the age-cohort of the Church). This includes teaching activities, song and craft sessions at in-person gatherings. In 2023 this has taken the form of Sunday School teaching within Church as well as key gatherings such as Christmas or Easter for all-age events. We encourage all-age services at times of celebration such as Harvest or Coronation events.
Resources may be passed onto families for self-directed or home study, particularly at key seasons such as Christmas. We tailor resources and teaching to age. This is now extended to families outside of regular Church attendance through our work with Safe Families for Children UK as well with the local Caistor Foodbank .
Springs Church continues to support Safe Families for Children on a monthly basis in 2023, as well as sponsoring 2 children via Compassion UK to widen our support to children across the globe.
Springs Church continues to hold a monthly family ‘Café-style’ service which offers a more varied and less formal programme of teaching for all ages to worship together using a variety of media on key (age-appropriate) themes.
As the opportunity arises, Springs Church runs Alpha Courses (Introduction to Christianity), discipleship or parenting courses are performed upon application.
In respect of objective (3) in addition to the above:
Springs Church has contributed financially to the Ground Level Network of Churches and to the charitable projects supported by it, as well as other Christian causes in the UK/worldwide. It also supports CTAL financially through membership.
The Church may contribute to emergency funding as required (for example in the Ukraine conflict) via Christian Organisations, in accordance with the Trust Deed. Springs Church continues to work with Safe Families for Children, UK: supporting them financially on a monthly basis and impacting families in the area with befriender support, prayer and practical resources.
We still run a monthly lunch club in a local village hall, aimed at bringing together those who with limited social contact or mobility. This is run with the help several Church volunteers. We have had to increase our ‘subs’ by a small amount this year to cover food costs and hall rental. Additional members have joined us at this event.
‘Warm and Well’ enters its second year of service and is open all year round due to its popularity. We remain a registered warm space to benefit those in the community who may require heating, help or social interaction. Caistor Town Council added to our resources with a small donation to enable the purchase of a sandwich maker, outdoor bench and some games. We obtained a match-funded grant to enable 80 Bags of Kindness to be distributed to all guests of the Lunch Club, Warm and Well and the local Foodbank over the Christmas period. This for the third year running.
Our monthly musical ‘Acoustic Lounge’ evening continues: bringing together the musically-minded or mere music lovers for an evening of friendship and song, whilst a monthly informal knitting group uses the Emmaus room for a get together, craft and chat.
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SPRINGS CHURCH (a registered charity)
NOTES CONCERNING FINANCE
INCOME & EXPENDITURE
Details of the comparison of income over the expenditure for the financial year are given at page 6.
ASSETS
It should be noted that the Trust has no assets involving property, vehicles or investments. A summary balance sheet is found on page 6.
BANKING
The Church has two accounts with its bankers, current & savings. No charges for this service have been made. Interest is received on one of the accounts.
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SPRINGS CHURCH (a registered charity)
Statement of Financial Activities
Period : 1 January - 31 December 2023
| Sum of Total Income / |
Accounts Year 2023 2022 Note Ref 5,869 5,985 27,302 27,369 33,171 33,354 1,634 820 2 350 248 2 526 336 2 2,000 53 10 2,373 3,603 (2,455) (2,302) (654) (140) (526) (336) (791) (841) (898) (1,526) (5,034) 1 (6,130) (6,190) (233) (224) (71) (159) (400) (698) (22,304) (22,092) (3,317) (3,635) 3 (272) (157) (120) (200) (38,609) (43,096) (3,065) (6,138) 13,997 20,135 10,932 13,997 |
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| Category Description |
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| Income Other Income |
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| GiftAid | |
| Offerings | |
| Income Total | |
| Other Income HomeAloneLunches |
1,634 820 |
| Warm&Well | |
| GoodNeighbourhood Scheme2022 | |
| GoodNeighbourhood Scheme2023 | |
| Legacy | |
| Other Income | |
| Other Income Total | |
| Expenditure HomeAloneLunches |
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| Warm&Well | |
| GoodNeighbourhood Scheme2022 | |
| GoodNeighbourhood Scheme2023 | |
| Administration | |
| Covid-SafeFamilies | |
| Gift | |
| Hall Hire | |
| Insurance | |
| Miscelaneous | |
| Outreach | |
| Salary | |
| Tithe | |
| Training | |
| Visitorexpenses | |
| Expenditure Total | |
| Net Income / (Outgoings) Balance of Funds 1 January Balance of Funds 31 December |
Balance Sheet
Financial Period Ending December 2023
| 31/12/2023 31/12/2022 |
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| CashatBank | 10,576 13,896 185 - 171 101 |
| CoopVouchers | |
| Petty Cash | |
| Total Cash | 10,932 13,997 |
| Retained Income | 10,932 13,997 |
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Notes to the Accounts
| 1.Gifts | ||
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| 2023 2022 |
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| CompassionUK | 616 | 456 |
| Groundlevel:One event | 500 | 300 |
| Open Doors | - | 100 |
| Hope Community | - | 100 |
| Bible Society | - | 300 |
| SafeFamilies | 210 | 180 |
| GoodNews | - | 100 |
| BarnabasFund | - | 1,000 |
| Alive Church | - | 100 |
| City ChurchGrimsby | - | 100 |
| Threshold | - | 100 |
| Life Church Horncastle | - | 100 |
| New LifeMarketRasen | - | 100 |
| Caistor Methodist Church | - | 300 |
| Caistor ParishChurch | - | 100 |
| StThomasMore Church | - | 100 |
| NettletonChurch | - | 100 |
| Groundlevel | - | 100 |
| TryPraying | - | 100 |
| DailyBread | - | 100 |
| Lifewords UK | - | 100 |
| Paogin Haokip | - | 100 |
| SanctuaryFoundation | - | 18 |
| SamaritansPurse | - | 300 |
| Storehouse Skegness | - | 380 |
| ChristiansAgainstPoverty | - | 200 |
| EmbraceMiddleEast | 200 | - |
| Total | 1,526 | 5,034 |
2. Grant Funded Activities
Springs Church has been awarded the following Grants in financial years 2022 and 2023:
| 2023 2022 Balance c'f31/12/2023 |
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| Warm&Well 2022 | 350 248 66 848 92 526 336 |
| Warm&Well 2023 | |
| HomeAloneLunches | |
| GoodNeighbourhood Scheme2022 | |
| GoodNeighbourhood Scheme2023 | |
| Total | 1,534 774 158 |
3. Tithe
The church gifts 10% of all income to the Groundlevel network.
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