Charity Registration No. 1118723
OASIS FAMILY CHURCH, WITNEY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2022
Contents..
Pagel-2
Trustees, Report
Page 3
Independent Examiner's Report
Page 4
Receipts & Payments Account
Page 5
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
Page 6
Notes to the Accounts
David Cooke & Co
Chartered Accountants
S Briar Close
Banbury
Oxon.
OX169DS

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OASIS FAMILY CHURCH, WITNEY
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the Financial Statements of
the Church for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Reference and Administrative Details
The Church is a Registered Charity no. 1118723. For correspondence purposes, the address
is: Oasis Family Church, The Oasis Centre, I l Fettiplace Road, Witney, OX28 SAP.
The charity trustees for the year were as follows:
Mr G Dale
MrsT Dale
MrsA Y Smith
Mr l Troughear
Mrs R Troughear
Structure, Governance and Management
The Church is constituted as an independent church, and the governing document IS 3
Trust Deed. The Trustees are nominated by the Church Meeting and elected by the
other Trustees.
The Trustees. role involves the smooth operalion of lh¢ p￿MIseS and govemance of the
activities taking place at Ceewood Hall. This includes bul is nol limiled to the management
of the Child Prolection Policy. a5 well as the eiiiployinent of staff. Additionally. the Trustees
are responsible for employin¥ members atkd regular attenders in a voluTrtsry capacity. SLtLh as
assisting with children's work.
Reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the prevention and detection of fraud and
other irregularities and to provide reasonable assurance that:
l. The Church is operating efficiently and effectively.,
2. Assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition.,
3. Proper records are maintained and financial information used with the Church or
for publication is reliable,.
4. The Church complies with relevant laws and regulations..
5. The systems of control are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute,
assurance against material misstatement or loss. These include:
(a) Monthly consideration by the Trustees of the financial results,.
(b) Delegation of authority and segregation of duties;
(c) Identification and management of risks.

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OASIS FAMILY CHURCH, WITNEY
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 (Cont.)
Objectives and Activities
The Church'5 aim is the advancement of the Christian faith. In support of this objective,
the church may engage in a number of activities, including..
Worship and prayer,.
Evangelism and Mission,.
Nurture and growth of Christian disciples..
Training and equipping the congregation for Christian service,.
Giving pastoral care;
Supporting charitable social action at home and abroad..
Relating in support and fellowship to other Christians.
Achievements and Performance
Throughout the year the Elder5 and Members have sought to share the gospel through
the use of the activities listed above. In Jddition to the regular Sunday worship meeting5
the church has been running weekday evening meetings and a Tuesday morning 'coffee
morning, in order to maintain relationships and support during the national coronavirus
lockdowns. With the lifting of restrictions following the pandemic, however, events have
increasingly been in person, although Zoom has still been a useful tool.
The 'drop-in' cafe and second-hand shop both remained closed for almost the entire
year. as a result ofwhich there are few transactions through the shop.
The church is pleased to continue to have good relatlOll5 Wlth the local community.
In carrying out its artivities in the year under review, the trustees have had regard to the
public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission and are satisfied the activities
mentioned above have all been For the public benefit.
Financial Review
As shown in the Receipts & Payments Account on page 4, there was an excess of
receipts over payments of just over £15,000 [2021, £21,900). Overall, the financial
state of affairs of the Church is considered to be satisfactory.
On behalf of the Trustees
Date.. 31 May 2022

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OASIS FAMILY CHURCH, WITNEY
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
General
Designated
2022
2021
Incoming Resources
Voluntary income..
Tithes, offerings & donations
Charitable Activities
Covid lockdown grants
18.787
33,319
352
18,787
33,353
3,769
32,120
30,740
19,341
34
3,417
Total incoming resources
52,458
55,909
82,201
Resources expended
Cost ofGenerating Funds
Charitable Activities
86
40,791
86
40,791
86
50,235
Total Resources Expended
40.877
40,877
50,321
Net Movement of Resources in the Year
11,581
3.451
15,032
31,880
Transfer between funds
3,451
(3.451)
15,032
15,032
31.880
Bank & cash balances brought foThvard
49,897
12,500
62,397
30.517
Bank & cash balances carried forward
64,929
12,500
77,429
62,397

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OASIS FAMILY CHURCH. WITNEY
STATEMENT OFASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASAT 31 MARCH 2022
General
Designated
2022
2021
No
CURRENT ASs￿s
Cash at Bank & in hand
64,929
12,500
77,429
62,397
64,929
12,500
77,429
62,397
LIABILITIES
Due within one year
450
450
425
Assets less Liabilities
64,479
12,500
76,979
61,972
Approved on 31 May 2022
Treasurer
Elder

OASIS FAMILY CHURCH, WITNEY
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NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH Z022
l. Accounting Policies
The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are
considered material in relation to the Church's Fin2nci21 Statements.
The Financial StateTnent5 are prepared under the Historical Cost Convention. Because the
Church's income is under £250,000 the account5 are now prepared on a Receipts 2nd
Payments basis, to avoid the need to comply with the Charities SORP [FRS102).
Income.
Donations represent cash received during the year, including tax repayments received.
Charitable Activities include the hire of the hall for charitable purposes and other events.
Investment income comprises interest received from money in deposit accounts.
The cost ofgenerating funds are costs incurred in promoting the Church and its work.
Charitable Activities Expenditure comprises all expenditure directly related to the Church's
objects, including governance costs.
General
Designated
2022
2021
2. Costs of Generating Funds
Posters & advertising boards
Website costs
86
86
86
86
86
86
3. Charltable Artivities
Wages & Salaries (note 4)
Visiting speakers
Giving Overseas
Hall Expenses
Shop & Oasis Centre expenses
Cost of Events, courses, etc
Other giving
Printing, Stationery, Literature. etc.
Subscriptions & Courses
Insurance
Miscellaneous expenses
Purchase ofequipment
Independent Examination
6,229
150
2,731
15,684
9,828
1,248
1,202
43
1,977
898
143
233
425
6,229
150
2.731
15,684
9,828
1,248
1,202
43
1,977
898
143
233
425
7,077
1,507
4,943
22,870
9.028
1,157
248
1,934
808
64
179
420
40,791
40,791
50,235
4. Employee information
Wages, salaries & social security costs
6,229
6,229
7,077
The average number of persons employed during the year was l (2021.. 1). No employee
received remuneration in exce55 of£60,000 p.a. One trustee received £1.808 (2021. £1,808) as
rernuneration for his work as church administrator.

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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF OASIS FAMILY CHURCH, WITNEY** 

I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 4 to 7. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner** 

The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.  The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 44(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. 

## It is my responsibility to: 

- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act; and 

- To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner's report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

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

- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities 

- Act; or 

- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or 

- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and 

- content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true 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 examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


David Cooke MA (Oxon) FCA FCIE David Cooke and Co. Chartered Accountants 5 Briar Close, Banbury Oxon. OX16 9DS 31 May 2022