2021-12-31-accounts

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN GREAT CROSBY CHARITABLE TRUST

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS – 1 JANUARY 2021 to 31 DECEMBER 2021

2020 INCOME Refreshments 34331 Books / Gifts 230 Donations 1954 Rents 724 Events – Teas 142 Interest 12 Amazon Gift Aid HMRC – CJRS 19885 Sefton Hospitality Grant 3200 TOTAL EXPENDITURE Food & Drink 9639 Wages 42285 Electricity & Water 4550 Telephone 557 Cleaning 1211 Covid Cleaning 663 Maintenance 1063 Maintenance – new floor Insurance 1041 Equipment 1986 Sundries 159 Petrol /Costco 18 Gifts & flowers 680 PRS Licence 92 Stationery 8 Card Fees 98 TOTAL Net Surplus/Deficit Less Depreciation Charge Plus stock revaluation Surplus (deficit) for Year	2021 42415 312 2159 617 567 2 18 329 16202 9739 60478 10299 45422 4780 736 927 531 3195 1060 1344 759 4 500 86 153 227 64050 (3572) 2000 (5572)	72360 70023 2337 2000 25 362

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

FIXED ASSETS	2020	2021
Leasehold Land & Property	66000	64000
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank Accounts	20623	22908
Petty Cash	255	49
Banking in transit		258
Stock	1387	1412
TOTAL ASSETS	88265	88627
ACCUMULATION FUND
Balance as at 1 Jan 2021	88265
Plus surplus for Year	362
Balance as at 31 Dec 2021	88627

Accounts to 31/12/21 were presented by MS to the meeting having been examined by Graham Murphy of Crosby Lions.

• The year was again impacted by Covid but we saw income improved from £60,478 to £72,360 due to a number of factors. Increased trade at £42.4K (£34.3K) plus the CJRS income of £16.2K (£19.9K) together with further hospitality Grants of £9.7K (£3.2K) have massively helped cover our running costs.

• This combined income allowed wages to continue to be paid in full.

• Donations were up slightly from £1,954 to £2,159 emphasising the importance of the tithing contributions. This is still down on past years as the £1,000 annual donation from St Lukes was not received due to closure of their office during the pandemic. This was offset by no rent being paid during the year.

• Our Christmas evening raised £567 an excellent contribution once again.

• Net effect of the above was a surplus of £2,337 and with the depreciation charge of £2,000 our reserves improved by £362

• Cash balances increased from £20,878 to £23,215

• In previous years we have undertaken a number of improvements to the premises and this year saw a substantial refurb to the toilets including the flooring which ran to £3,195.

• Once again, it is pertinent to acknowledge the contribution from some of our key staff.

• The Finance Manger / Company Secretary has overseen the Health & Safety issues as well as managing the claims under the CJRS schemes / Gift Aid which have ensured we have been able to open in line with Government guidelines as well as managing our cash flow.

• Our managers have continued with their excellent service to the local community. Without their unstinting support which extends well beyond the contracted hours, Crossroads would not have been able to survive the pandemic. Of note is the care and support given to some elderly customers who had meals delivered to their homes during the closure of the café.

• We are grateful to Geoff & Pam Stubbs who have continued the initiative established by Harry and Nora Harwood which effectively sees the bookstall and cards stocked free of charge to Crossroads so that every pound of sales filters through as surplus income.

• Rent receipts were steady at £617 (£724) and we continue to look for suitable new tenants to gain additional income out of café hours.

• Charity Commission guidelines suggest cash reserves should be 50% of running costs and we strive to build cash to a level of £30,000 to meet this commitment.

• Whilst a number of fund raising initiatives have been held over the last few years, the longer term security of Crossroads from a financial perspective will be achieved if we can raise further awareness of this valuable ecumenical initiative and increase the number of people tithing each month.

• Since we launched this initiative, the monthly tithes are running at £103 which is reduced slightly from a peak of £130 so we do need to continue to push for more support to secure the long term future of Crossroads.

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