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2021-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1119309

Company registration number 06060885 (England and Wales)

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Directors Mark Wiltshire
Robert Thomas
Karl Ferguson
Fred Adegeye
Secretary Robert Thomas
Charity number 1119309
Company number 06060885
Principal address 2 Masons Hill
Bromley
Kent
BR2 9HA
Registered office 2 Masons Hill
Bromley
Kent
BR2 9HA
Independent examiner Nigel Hewson FCA DChA
Hewsons
Chartered Accountants
80 Woodhurst Avenue
Orpington
Kent
BR5 1AT
Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland plc
12 Elmfield Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 1LP
Solicitors Geldards LLP
Number One Pride Place
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8QR

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

CONTENTS

Page
Directors' report 1 - 4
Statement of directors' responsibilities 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8 - 9
Statement of cash flows 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 28

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

DIRECTORS' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.

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 memorandum and articles of association, 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

The objects of the charity are:

  1. To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time may think fit.

  2. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time think fit.

  3. To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors from time to time may think fit.

The directors have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. The charity undertakes a number of activities in order to achieve these objectives which are summarised below.

In furtherance of the objects of Bromley Christian Centre (BCC), referred to above, activities described below were pursued during the year under review.

BCC - The Church a local church in the borough of Bromley.

BCC – Community covers our social action and community outreach, helping to care for those who have fallen on hard times.

BCC – The Ark Pre-School and Daycare provides Ofsted registered sessional care for 2 to 5 year olds.

Pebbles – our baby and toddler group provides a meeting place for a growing number of mums and carers from

the area around the church.

People regularly attending BCC, as well as visitors, are encouraged to give financially to projects, humanitarian needs and other activities consistent with the aims and objectives of our church. These range in size from oneoff gift initiatives to larger, long-term programmes locally here in the UK and abroad. Similarly, the Board will also make additional donations from our general funds, as the directors decide from time to time.

In common with many churches the activities are heavily reliant on the services of volunteers in addition to any interns and those on placement. The directors are very grateful to all those who give of their time freely in supporting the activities described above.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Achievements and performance

BCC – The Church

Children & Youth

Ark Pre-School

BCC – Community

Wider impact

Financial review

The directors report a surplus for the year on unrestricted funds (including designated funds) after transfers of £41,671 (2020- £41,983). The main source of incoming resources has been gifts and offerings received from Church members together with gift aid tax recovered. The resources available are applied in fulfilling the objects and carrying on activities described in this report.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The directors considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Three month's expenditure on unrestricted funds excluding designated funds amounts to approximately £111,000. Reserves on unrestricted funds amounted to £1,740,686 of which £368,974 were held as net current assets. None of these reserves are held in designated funds and this represents a little over nine month's unrestricted fund expenditure after deducting designated fund spending which in the current climate is not considered excessive.

Reference and administrative information is provided on the page following the cover sheet.

Assessment of risks

The directors have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. We are in a financially healthy and stable position. We have excellent weekly attendance (which has grown over the past 3 years) and financial support from our partners. Our pre-school is also functioning very effectively and contributes surplus income each year. However, we see two specific areas of most significant risk: People and Premises.

People: by this we mean key staff. While we are not reliant on any one member of staff, if a number of key staff were all to leave at once, we recognise it would pose a short-term risk. We have tried to mitigate against this by equipping, training and giving regular opportunities to participate to the wider staff and volunteer teams. The way we operate means that we have no single point of failure amongst key staff – with all areas operating under team structures with multiple team leaders in place. Furthermore, our Senior Leadership team provide excellent support for the team and have both expertise and capacity to assist if needed.

Premises: Our existing site is ageing, it has regular maintenance issues and we are also starting to out-grow it. The property that runs adjacent to our auditorium became available in late 2020 and the Directors took the decision to purchase it with completion occurring in March 2021. We will be working with a firm of architects to do a feasibility study of the whole site, with a desire to extend or rebuild our facilities so that they are fit for purpose.

Plans for the future

BCC – The Church

BCC – Community

BCC – The Ark

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

BCC – Staff & volunteers

The site and facilities

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee.

The directors who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mark Wiltshire

Robert Thomas Karl Ferguson Fred Adegeye

Directors are appointed and removed by existing directors.

Existing directors of the charity ensure that new directors become familiar with their responsibilities and duties.

None of the directors has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the directors are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The directors are assisted in their day to day activities by heads of various departments who have responsibility for running their own areas.

As a board we are committed to fulfilling the objects of the charity as referred to above. We meet quarterly to discuss all areas that have a significant financial impact, with interim meetings called as appropriate. When it comes to decision-making we would both take a view on the legitimacy of the activity and the financial impact, where we tend on the risk averse side to ensure financial stability.

The directors use a number of tools and factors including payscale.com to benchmark salaries. We look to ensure all staff are within appropriate pay scale ranges. We take inflation into account for annual reviews, along with changes to job descriptions/roles and responsibilities.

The church is in fellowship with the Assemblies of God of Great Britain and Ireland although Bromley Christian Centre itself is independent and makes its own decisions, raises its own funds and both chooses and pays its own staff. The Assemblies of God provides a place of accountability for the Senior Pastor, Mark Wiltshire, and also acts as a support for information, guidance and services.

The directors' report was approved by the Board of Directors.

Mark Wiltshire

Director (Chair) Dated: 28 September 2022

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The directors, who also act as trustees for the charitable activities of Bromley Christian Centre, are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE DIRECTORS OF BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

I report to the directors on my examination of the financial statements of Bromley Christian Centre (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the directors 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, 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.

Nigel Hewson FCA DChA

Hewsons Chartered Accountants 80 Woodhurst Avenue Orpington Kent BR5 1AT

Dated: 28 September 2022

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Notes
£
£
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Notes
£
£
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Notes
£
£
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds funds funds funds
2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
412,354 62,949 475,303 361,908 61,316 423,224
Charitable activities
4
198,785 26,985 225,770 191,203 15,651 206,854
Investments
5
36 5 41 904 44 948
Other income
6
918 3,725 4,643 - - -
Total income 612,093 93,664 705,757 554,015 77,011 631,026
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
572,442 101,417 673,859 506,222 82,253 588,475
Net incoming/(outgoing)
resources before transfers
39,651
2,020
41,671
47,793
(7,753) 31,898 (5,242) 42,551
Gross transfers between
funds
Net income/(expenditure) for
the year/
-
(2,020) (5,810) 5,810 -
Net movement in funds (9,773) 31,898 41,983 568 42,551
Fund balances at 1 January
2021
1,699,015 54,104 1,753,119 1,657,032 53,536 1,710,568
Fund balances at 31
December 2021
1,740,686 44,331 1,785,017 1,699,015 54,104 1,753,119

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.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

Notes 2021 2021 2020 2020
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
Current assets
26,348
438,260
464,608
(53,115)
2,073,524
411,493
2,485,017
(700,000)
1,785,017
44,331
1,740,686
1,785,017
21,349
467,189
488,538
(31,071)
75,812
1,623,203
1,295,652
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
17
Net current assets 457,467
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
18
Net assets
1,753,119
-
1,753,119
Income funds
Restricted funds
21
54,104
Unrestricted funds -
1,740,686
Designated funds
22
General unrestricted funds
1,699,015
1,753,119

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

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 2021.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

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 Directors on 28 September 2022

Mark Wiltshire Trustee

Company registration number 06060885

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

2021
Notes
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
25
81,877
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(815,851)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible fixed
assets
5,004
Investment income received
41
Net cash used in investing activities
(810,806)
Financing activities
Proceeds from new bank loans
700,000
Net cash generated from/(used in)
financing activities
700,000
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
(28,929)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
467,189
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
438,260
2020 £
62,950
£
(19,994)
-
948
-
Investment income received
Net cash used in investing activities
(19,046)
-
43,904
423,285
467,189
Financing activities
Proceeds from new bank loans
Net cash generated from/(used in)
financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Bromley Christian Centre is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 2 Masons Hill, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9HA.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's memorandum and articles of association, 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 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 £.

Assets are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least a further 12 months. This assessment has been made having regard to the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. The directors do not anticipate a significant impact on finances and the church has, in any case, substantial unrestricted reserves which it could draw on if this became necessary. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Charitable funds

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

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the directors for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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 accounts.

1.4 Incoming resources

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 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.

In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised in these accounts. More information about the contribution of volunteers is provided in the directors' report.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Assets for distribution are recognised only when distributed. Assets given for use by the charity are recognised when receivable. Stocks of undistributed donated goods are not valued for balance sheet purposes as the directors consider that the cost involved in undertaking a valuation is not justified by the benefits to the users of the accounts in terms of their better understanding the resources available to the charity and to the charity itself from having this financial information.

Grant income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Income received in advance of a specified service it is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met. Such deferrals are included in current liabilities.

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Grants for the support of overseas missionaries and Christian workers in the UK are accounted for on the basis of support committed to that relates to the financial year. Expenses allocated to governance costs are those expenses relating to the governance of the charity including the cost of trustee indemnity insurance, directors' meetings, legal expenses not directly attributable to an activity and amounts payable to the charity's independent examiner.

Direct costs of an activity are allocated to that activity. Direct charitable expenditure and support costs which relate to more than one activity have been allocated on the basis of the percentage use of facilities. The percentage use has been estimated by reference to the time and area of the premises occupied by the activity.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost (or market value at the date of transfer for assets which were transferred from The Bromley Christian Centre trust) and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and impairment losses. The value of land included in freehold land and buildings is taken to be 50% of cost, or the value transferred from The Bromley Christian Centre trust, for accounting purposes. Assets costing less than £500 are written off in the period in which the expenditure is incurred. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Land and buildings 2% straight line on buildings
Fixtures, fittings & equipment 20 - 33.3% straight line
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 the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11 Retirement benefits

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

1.12 Commitments for future expenditure

Other than normal commitments under contracts of employment and short term leases there are no contractual obligations to future expenditure at the balance sheet date. The church supports various missionaries both at home and overseas. The directors regularly review the commitment to missionaries and are confident that those supported would not view their support as an open ended obligation on the part of the church. Where the directors have authorised expenditure which is not yet legally enforceable amounts are set aside into funds designated for the purpose. There were no amounts authorised at 31 December 2021.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the directors 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
2021
2021
£
£
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds funds funds funds
2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and gifts 412,354 26,959 439,313 360,372 23,158 383,530
Donated goods and
services
- 35,990 35,990 1,536 38,158 39,694
412,354 62,949 475,303 361,908 61,316 423,224

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

4 Charitable activities

Other income
from Church
activities and
mission
support
Other income
from Relief of
poverty
activities
Pre-school
nursery
funding and
fees
£
£
£
Other income
from Church
activities and
mission
support
Other income
from Relief of
poverty
activities
Pre-school
nursery
funding and
fees
£
£
£
Other income
from Church
activities and
mission
support
Other income
from Relief of
poverty
activities
Pre-school
nursery
funding and
fees
£
£
£
Other income
from Church
activities and
mission
support
Other income
from Relief of
poverty
activities
Pre-school
nursery
funding and
fees
£
£
£
Total
2021
Total
2020
£ £ £ £ £
Services provided under contract - - 142,742 142,742 130,072
Charitable rental income 54,436 - - 54,436 42,295
Other income 1,607 11,328 15,657 28,592 34,487
56,043 11,328 158,399 225,770 206,854
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 56,043 - 142,742 198,785
26,985
225,770
Restricted funds - 11,328 15,657
56,043 11,328 158,399

For the year ended 31 December 2020

Other income
from Church
activities and
mission
support
Other income
from Relief of
poverty
activities
Pre-school
nursery
funding and
fees
£
£
£
Other income
from Church
activities and
mission
support
Other income
from Relief of
poverty
activities
Pre-school
nursery
funding and
fees
£
£
£
Other income
from Church
activities and
mission
support
Other income
from Relief of
poverty
activities
Pre-school
nursery
funding and
fees
£
£
£
Other income
from Church
activities and
mission
support
Other income
from Relief of
poverty
activities
Pre-school
nursery
funding and
fees
£
£
£
Total
2020
£ £ £ £
Services provided under contract - - 130,072 130,072
Charitable rental income 42,295 - - 42,295
Other income 18,836 9,591 6,060 34,487
61,131 9,591 136,132 206,854
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 61,131 - 130,072 191,203
Restricted funds - 9,591 6,060 15,651
61,131 9,591 136,132 206,854

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

5
Investments
5
Investments
5
Investments
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Interest receivable
36
5
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds funds funds funds
2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
36 5 41 904 44 948
6
Other income
Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Total Total
2021 2020
£ £
918
3,725
4,643 -

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

7 Charitable activities

Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Total
2021
Total
2020
£ £ £ £ £
Staff costs 85,606 12,358 126,374 224,338 203,151
Depreciation and impairment 33,118 3,227 1,273 37,618 26,034
Premises costs 51,247 3,138 18,518 72,903 35,069
Hire of equipment and facilities 1,057 - - 1,057 1,208
Catering for activities and events 2,612 - - 2,612 1,632
Conferences and away days 2,177 - - 2,177 646
Manse costs 37,260 - - 37,260 36,928
Vehicle expenses 417 4,346 - 4,763 2,611
Publicity for services and events 459 - - 459 401
Pastoral expenses 228 - - 228 1,346
Expensed equipment - - 1,039 1,039 426
Travel and accommodation 288 - - 288 53
Staff training and other costs 2,515 307 319 3,141 3,498
Professional services 650 - 1,077 1,727 1,045
Bad debts - - 204 204 1,528
Miscellaneous direct costs of activities 6,817 - 11,553 18,370 9,769
Grant funding of activities (see note 9)
224,451 23,376 160,357 408,184 325,345
25,257 38,630 132 64,019 63,353
Share of support costs (see note 10) 169,287 11,547 17,696 198,530 195,154
Share of governance costs (see note
10)
3,126 - - 3,126 4,623
Analysis by fund
422,121 73,553 178,185 673,859 588,475
572,442
101,417
673,859
Unrestricted funds 399,602 14,095 158,745
Restricted funds 22,519 59,458 19,440
422,121 73,553 178,185

Support costs are allocated to activities on the basis of estimate use of support staff time.

Governance costs are charged to the general activities of the church and are not re-allocated to the relief of poverty or pre-school activities.

Premises costs which are not directly attributable to an activity and depreciation of equipment and motor vehicles have been allocated to the activities on the basis of estimated use of the premises in terms of area and time.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

7
Charitable activities
(Continued)
7
Charitable activities
(Continued)
7
Charitable activities
(Continued)
7
Charitable activities
(Continued)
7
Charitable activities
(Continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2020
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Staff costs
80,167
14,891
108,093
Depreciation and impairment
24,313
448
1,273
Premises costs
21,579
2,187
11,303
Hire of equipment and facilities
1,033
175
-
Catering for activities and events
1,632
-
-
Conferences and away days
646
-
-
Manse costs
36,928
-
-
Vehicle expenses
-
2,611
-
Publicity for services and events
401
-
-
Pastoral expenses
1,346
-
-
Expensed equipment
-
-
426
Travel and accommodation
53
-
-
Staff training and other costs
2,616
318
564
Professional services
-
-
1,045
Bad debts
-
-
1,528
Miscellaneous direct costs of activities
4,526
-
5,243
175,240
20,630
129,475
Grant funding of activities (see note 9)
22,464
40,558
331
Share of support costs (see note 10)
163,994
11,699
19,461
Share of governance costs (see note 10)
4,623
-
-
366,321
72,887
149,267
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
345,559
14,070
146,593
Restricted funds
20,762
58,817
2,674
366,321
72,887
149,267
Total
2020
£ £ £ £
80,167 14,891 108,093 203,151
24,313 448 1,273 26,034
21,579 2,187 11,303 35,069
1,033 175 - 1,208
1,632 - - 1,632
646 - - 646
36,928 - - 36,928
- 2,611 - 2,611
401 - - 401
1,346 - - 1,346
- - 426 426
53 - - 53
2,616 318 564 3,498
- - 1,045 1,045
- - 1,528 1,528
4,526 - 5,243 9,769
175,240 20,630 129,475 325,345
22,464 40,558 331 63,353
163,994 11,699 19,461 195,154
4,623 - - 4,623
366,321 72,887 149,267 588,475
345,559 14,070 146,593 506,222
20,762 58,817 2,674 82,253
366,321 72,887 149,267 588,475

Support costs are allocated to activities on the basis of estimate use of support staff time.

Governance costs are charged to the general activities of the church and are not re-allocated to the relief of poverty or pre-school activities.

Premises costs which are not directly attributable to an activity and depreciation of equipment and motor vehicles have been allocated to the activities on the basis of estimated use of the premises in terms of area and time.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

8 Description of charitable activities

Church activities and mission support

Church activities include all activities of the local church including donations made to other Christian ministries that the church supports both in the UK and overseas.

Relief of poverty

Relief of poverty represents services provided by the church for the relief of poverty including services provided under the name of the BCC Community and Bromley Relief Agency which assist those on low income and supports the CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Bromley Partnership and a mental health support initiative.

Pre-school

The pre-school is a registered nursery education provider OFSTED No. 137365 operated and administered by the church.

9 Grants payable

Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Total 2020
£ £ £ £ £
Grants to institutions:
The Bridge Centre Macedonia 3,859 - - 3,859 3,760
New Life Church Amman, Jordan, for
Syrian Refugee work
7,000 - - 7,000 2,726
Maoz - - - - 2,100
Christians Against Poverty - 2,640 - 2,640 2,400
Compassion UK - - - - 216
Other 1,168 - - 1,168 -
12,027 2,640 - 14,667 11,202
Grants to individuals 13,230 35,990 132 49,352 52,151
25,257 38,630 132 64,019 63,353

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

9 Grants payable (Continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2020

Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Church
activities
and mission
support
Relief of
poverty
Pre-school
£
£
£
Grants to institutions:
Total
£ £ £ £
Grants to institutions:
The Bridge Centre Macedonia 3,760 - - 3,760
New Life Church Amman, Jordan, for Syrian
Refugee work
2,726 - - 2,726
Maoz 2,100 - - 2,100
Christians Against Poverty - 2,400 - 2,400
Compassion UK 216 - - 216
8,802 2,400 - 11,202
Grants to individuals 13,662 38,158 331 52,151
22,464 40,558 331 63,353

10 Support costs

Support costs
Support
costs
Governance
costs
2021 Support
costs
Governance
costs
2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
Staff costs 136,022 - 136,022 151,924 - 151,924
Administration expenses 31,714 - 31,714 30,277 - 30,277
IT & communications 13,477 - 13,477 7,918 - 7,918
Professional services 13,050 - 13,050 1,029 - 1,029
Bank charges 4,267 - 4,267 4,006 - 4,006
Legal and professional - 3,126 3,126 - 4,623 4,623
198,530 3,126 201,656 195,154 4,623 199,777
Analysed between
Charitable activities 198,530 3,126 201,656 195,154 4,623 199,777

Legal and professional fees in governance costs includes amounts payable to the independent examiner of £2,500 (2020- £2,760) for examination fees, £1,100 (2020- £1,140) for other services and an over provision in the previous year of £500 ((2020- £nil).

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

11 Directors

Pastor Mark Wiltshire received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document, for his pastoral services of £62,579 (2020- £61,933) and in addition, pension contributions of £6,054 (2020- £6,240) and benefits of £660 (2020- £660). Mark Wiltshire and his wife were also paid £33,000 (2020- £33,000) rent in connection with the provision of a manse. Rob Thomas also received remuneration, in accordance with provisions in the governing document for administrative and support services of £48,730 (2020- £48,300) and pension contributions of £2,909 (2020- £2,880).

None of the other directors received any remuneration. With the permission of the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Olivia Wiltshire, daughter of Mark Wiltshire was paid £318 for social media services. However, three of them (2020- two) incurred expenses in connection with duties, other than as directors, of £1,736 (2020- £61) in respect of entertaining, travel, conferences and training.

During the year the church received donations totalling £45,218 (2020- £35,975) from directors and their close family.

12 Employees

The average monthly headcount during the year was:

The average monthly headcount during the year was:
2021 2020
Number Number
Church activities 8 11
Pre-school 12 11
Relief of poverty 1 1
Total 21 23
Employment costs 2021 2020
£ £
Wages and salaries 326,310 322,229
Social security costs 20,458 19,092
Other pension costs 13,592 13,754
The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000
is as follows:
360,360 355,075
2021 2020
Number Number
£60,000-£69,999 1 1

Contributions totalling £6,054 (2020- £6,240) were made to defined contribution pension schemes on behalf of employees whose emoluments exceed £60,000.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

13 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Land and
buildings
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
Motor vehicles
Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2021 1,415,146 154,678 16,928 1,586,752
Additions 794,354 8,837 12,660 815,851
Disposals - - (16,928) (16,928)
At 31 December 2021 2,209,500 163,515 12,660 2,385,675
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2021 143,764 130,832 16,504 291,100
Depreciation charged in the year 22,094 12,296 3,228 37,618
Eliminated in respect of disposals - - (16,567) (16,567)
At 31 December 2021 165,858 143,128 3,165 312,151
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021 2,043,642 20,387 9,495 2,073,524
At 31 December 2020 1,271,382 23,846 424 1,295,652

The market value of land and buildings is likely to be considerably higher than the net book value above. However, the directors do not consider it good value for money to pay for a professional valuation as they are functional assets used in the day to day activities of the charity and there are no plans to dispose of them.

14 Financial instruments

The church has no financial instruments measured at amortised cost. All financial instruments are included in current assets or liabilities and are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and have not been discounted.

15
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2021 2020
£ £
11,419 7,515
14,929 13,834
26,348 21,349

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

16 Loans and overdrafts

Loans and overdrafts
2021 2020
£ £
Bank loans 700,000 -
Payable after one year 700,000 -

The above loan is secured by way of a fixed a floating charge over all the assets and undertakings of the charity. There are fixed charges in place over three residential properties owned by the charity.

Interest is payable of 4% above the lender's base rate. Repayment in full is due by 25 February 2023.

17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Notes
Other taxation and social security
Deferred income
19
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
18
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Bank loans
16
19
Deferred income
Other deferred income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
Movements in the year:
2021 2020
£ £
6,966 6,757
12,413 -
12,237 6,097
21,499 18,217
53,115 31,071
2021 2020
£ £
700,000 -
2021 2020
£ £
12,413 -
2021 2020
£ £
12,413 -

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

19
Deferred income
Deferred income at 1 January 2021
Released from previous periods
Resources deferred in the year
Deferred income at 31 December 2021
(Continued)
-
500
(Continued)
-
500
-
- (500)
12,413 -
-
12,413

20 Retirement benefit schemes

The charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £13,593 (2020- £13,754)

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

21 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:

Balance at
1 January 2020
r
£
Balance at
1 January 2020
r
£
Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
1 January 2021
r
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
31 December
2021
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
-
Development fund 8,988 - - - 8,988 - (8,988) -
Romanian outreach 3,843 - - - 3,843 - - - 3,843
Special offerings and events 1,728 4,600
41,409
6,230
1,320
6,060
21
7,886
9,485
77,011
(5,153) - 1,175 8,452
46,181
5,536
1,425
15,049
(7,952) - 1,675
BCC Community 12,208 (47,037) - 6,580 (46,756) - 6,005
Mission fund - (7,800) 1,570 - (8,150) 2,614 -
Macedonian church - (5,560) 4,240 - (5,779) 4,354 -
Ark Pre-school grants 9,116 (2,675) - 12,501 (19,440) - 8,110
Bromley Night Shelter 183 (1) - 203 263 - - 466
Christmas give away 17,422 (4,650) - 20,658 6,688
(698)
10,070
(12,642)
93,664
(101,417)
(698) (2,640) 24,008
CAP 48 (9,377) - 156 (12,642) 2,640 224
53,536 (82,253) 5,810 54,104 (2,020) 44,331

The transfer from the Christmas give away to CAP fund above of £2,640 represents monies received by the Christmas give away fund for CAP.

The transfer from the Development fund of £8,988 to unrestricted funds arose on the purchase of a property fulfilling the purpose of the Development fund.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

21 Restricted funds (Continued)

Development fund - these funds have been given towards the development of the church premises.

Romanian outreach - these funds are for education and relief of poverty in Romania.

Special offerings and events - these funds have been given to various specific causes or events and applied for those purposes.

BCC Community - these funds are used to assist senior citizens and to relieve poverty in the local area and includes a small amount raised for work with people with mental health issues.

Mission fund - these funds are used to support various mission projects in the UK and abroad.

Macedonian church - these funds are used for the support of a church, The Bridge Centre, in Macedonia and the support of the pastors of the church.

The Ark Pre-school grants fund - receives grants for restricted purposes.

Bromley Night Shelter - these funds are for the Bromley Night Shelter which operates from December to March each year.

Christmas give away - this fund receives donations from an offering taken shortly before Christmas each year and is used to support various projects where there is specific need.

CAP - this fund meets expenditure in connection with the local operation of Christians Against Poverty.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

22 Designated funds

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the directors for specific purposes:

Balance at
1 January 2020
r
£
Balance at
1 January 2020
r
£
Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
1 January 2021
r
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at
31 December
2021
£ £
£
£ £ £
£
£ £
-
-
Development fund 74,845 -
-
- 74,845 (74,845) -
Special projects 967 1,452
(2,364)
130,199
(116,603)
131,651
(118,967)
912 967 1,480
(3,521)
142,760
(126,259)
144,240
(129,780)
1,074 -
The Ark pre-school - (13,596) - (16,501) -
75,812 (12,684) 75,812 (90,272) -

Development fund - these funds have been set aside for the proposed future re-development of the church premises.

Special projects - these funds are set aside to cover expenses of the activities as described in the name of the fund.

The Ark pre-school - income from the running of the pre-school was held on designated fund and used to further this activity.

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

23
Analysis of net assets between funds
23
Analysis of net assets between funds
23
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2021 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
2,071,712
1,812
Current assets/(liabilities)
368,974
42,519
Long term liabilities
(700,000)
-
1,740,686
44,331
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
2,071,712 1,812 2,073,524 1,292,375 3,277 1,295,652
368,974 42,519 411,493 406,640 50,827 457,467
(700,000) - (700,000) - - -
1,740,686 44,331 1,785,017 1,699,015 54,104 1,753,119

24 Related party transactions

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

Aggregate compensation 2021 2020
£ £
158,404 153,956
25
Cash generated from operations
2021 2020
Surplus for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Increase/(decrease) in deferred income
Cash generated from operations
£ £
31,898 42,551
(41) (948)
(4,643) -
37,618 26,034
(4,999) 7,087
9,631
12,413
(11,274)
(500)
81,877 62,950

BROMLEY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

26 Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1 January Cash flows At 31 December
2021 2021
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 467,189 (28,929)
438,260
Loans falling due after more than one year - (700,000)
(700,000)
467,189 (728,929)
(261,740)