REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBEK. 0621M411 (Enoand and Wales) REGisfERED CHARITY NUMBEIL. Report of the and UnAvdited Flna#eW strt¢nts for the Year Ended 31 Juty 2024 for The Unlversity Of Bedfordshlre Fkunmiical Chaplalncy Tnut l Grove Pla Bedford MK40 3JJ
The Unlverslty ofBedfordshire EfunnI1 Chaplalncy Trnst Contents of the Financial Ststements ror the Year Ended 31 Juty 2024 Report of the Trnstees I to 4 IDdwendent Examiner's Report Statsment of Thn8D¢lal Actlvides Balanee Sheet Notes to the Ffinanclal StxteDwIts 8 to 12 Detalled Statement of FthaDcial Athities 13
The Universlty Of Bedfordshlre Ecumenieal Ch9plalncy Trust Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the ehatity for the year endo4 31 July 2024. The tsvstees have adopted the provisions of Accounting ond Reporting by Charities.. Stslement of Recommended Prnctice applicable to charities Prepillg their accounts in accordance with the Fiuanciai Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (cffective l January 2019). Objecdves and Aedvldes The Chaplaincy is an expression of the Churches, contribution to Higher Education and its support of the Chaplains within the University of Bedfordshire. The Chaplains, putpose to fiffther that eommiknent to serve the Uuiversity of Bedfordshire. and to engage with the University and its members in particujhr by offeTing to the University the riches of the Christian faitlL In furthering this objectiv4 the Chaplaincy recognises and tejoic¢s in the multi-faith and multicultural naiure of tbe University and pledges to work in partnership with people of all faiths and non a charity. the UniveTsity of Bedfordshire Ecumenical Chaplaiw Tn1 is committed the advancement of d Cl)ristian religion. the promotion of religious harniony. and fostering Cowoperdtion. joint working and ater efficiet amongst i(s members. We believe that the Christian faith is of benefit to individuals and society because it has. at its hearL God's intent to reconcile all people and the whole of creation to Himself under Christ as head This 1$ a vision which encompasses peace and cohesion, rnulual respect and self-giving love. Slgnlflrant aetivlties This past year h&s seen the work of Mrs Helen Burgess. the Lead Chaplain. develo and a]so the appoiniment of a new Deputy Chaplain to the Team to begin in August 2024. The Deputy Lead Chaplain post ended in July 2024. Over the past year the Lead Chaplain has continued to build her team of paid assistants and volun*ers on both campuses Bedford and Luton. The Cbaplaincy Team Continues to establish good relationships with th¢ lo1 ¢hurches and other faith communitie4 and to work closely with the Community & Faith team of the Univetsity. In Autymn 2023 theff was a commissionin8 service for the Lead Chaplain led by the Bishop of Northampthn. which was well supported by students and staff from the University, local churches and other faith communities. The University Vicc Chancellor also attended. In July 2024, Peter W¢st, thc fonner Chair of UBEcf, was awarded an Honordry Fellowship of the Univetsity in recognition of his work with UBEcf and his contnbution to cbaplaincy Th¢ chaplaincy continues to providc day-tdaY pastoral support for students and members of staff of the University together With opportunitie5 for prayer and friendship in the Treehow8e facilities on both (npuSe5. Other activities including the annual Carol service have also demonstrated the outreach and recognition of the work of the chaplaincy. The Chaplaincy is also awdilable to be consulted on relevant issues relating to faith. Public benefit In compiling this repo¢ the TNstees have given due regard to the public benefit guidance issued by the ChaTity Commission. The thjstecs consider that the range of activitie5 detailed iTh this report fi]lfill these requirements in that they benefit llll members of the University community. As a charity The University of BedfoTdshir¢ Ecumenical Chaplaincy Tntyt is c¢)))Thiitted to the 8dvancement of the Christian religion, the promotion of religious harmony. and promoting aF0peratiO joint working and efficiency amongst its members. We believe that the Christian faith is of beDefit to individuaIs and society because it has at its heart God's intent to reconcile all people and the whole of Creation to Himself under Cbrist as head. This is a vlsion which encompass peacc and cohesi0 mutual respect and self-giving love. Page I
The University Of Bedfonlshlre Ecumenical Chapl&fncy Trust Report of the Trustees for the Y¢2r Ended 31 July 2024 NANC REvw FinAne1 position The results for the year are set our in the altached Statement of Financial Activitie& The results are considered to be satisfactory by the trustees. During the year the Diocese of St Albans need to be reimbursed lo the Diocese. as funded the chaplains costs and in due course some of these fimds will No provision been made for the costs to be relmbursed to the Diocese of SL AlbaDS. Res¢rves poli It is the policy of the thLStees to ensure th4t the charity has adequate reserves lo enable it to meet both its ongoing commilments in re8aTd to general charitsble iactivities, and its fllre fimding requirements. The trustees ideally r¢quire &8 reserves a minimum of three months, expenditure in order to meet any contractual and winding up co5 The trustees consider the current level of reserves to be spffieient for the present situation and requirernents of the charity, but will Continue to review the overall position and poycy al Tegular inteDrnls. Golng coneern The trustees are aware that conlinued financial stability of the cjwity relies on grdnt fimdiDg and service contracts together with donations from th¢ local community. The trustees therefore believe that the time frnnes for which its It inconx is a8r¢ed is reasonably assured and that exnditrA linked to gtanty a also managed within similar time frames. P12ns include the Continuing inteIl0n of w Team members, the identification of any new needs of students and stsff, and any new regulations lating to ffje operation of the Chaplaincy. The team will continue to implement trategies that manage, develop and empower the Community and Faith team to ensure they have the motivation and skills to deliver the mission of the Chapl&irKy within the strategy of the University. UBEcf continues to be appreciative of the participation and coOper70n of the University and also the help of the DICe of St Albans in the wactscalities of employmenL STRucfuRE,GOVERNANCE AND MANIGEMENT Governlng document The University of Bedfortshire Ecume1]ic &plaincy Trust is a company limited by guarantee (company number 06204411) and is a regislered charity (cl)arity ,number 1119414), The governing instnullent of the tharitsble company is the Memorandum and Articles of Associatio revised by a resolution on 15th October 2018. In view of the enhanced role of the compatiy in overseeing the chaplaincy at all campuse5 of the University of Bedfordsbire. the name of the company was clwiged from Bedford Ecumenical Chaplaincy Committee to University of Bedfordsl)ire Ecumenical Chaplaincy TTrt as fiDm 29th January 2020. Page 2
The Universlty Of Bedfordshlre E¢umenlcal Chaplrdlncy Trust Report of the Trustees ror the Yar Ended 31 July 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Decision miking The rnembership has the legal responsibilities in the governance of the charity for electing the dIrt0[S. who also act as the trnstees. Its responsibilities include: the admissi<m and classification of members of the companylcharity. agreeing predureS at genernl meetings and meetings of the directorbusteCS. re¢eivinE the annual report and financial ststements of the directorsltrustees and appointing t independent examlner. The trustees manage the busin of the charity and are resJx)nsible for ensuring that - the charity is solvenL Well- and delivering the charitable outcomes for which it been set up -,the charity complies with charity law and within the requirements of the Charity Commission - the charity does not breach any ofthe requirements of its goveming document and that it remains trne to the cbaritable puoscS set out ther - the trustees act with integrity and avoid personal confiicts of interest or misuse of th¢ ¢haTitys fiwds or assets. - the ¢nteeS appoint and regulate the financial affairs of the charity. The trnstees may enter into Contra appx)int and employ staff, detennine stsff remuneratioD. The trustees endeavour to consult the membership and lo tnfonn it of their decision. Thc trustees meet at least three times a year. Time is given within in legislation. to monitor the finances of the charity and to hear re advice from consultsnts is receive es, Meetin ta fo¢us-)n their role and Changes Chl6]alA 7th)."A' appropri Rtsk m2nag¢ment The trustee5 have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to providc reasonable assurance against fizud and error. The ttwstees Tegularly undertoke a wide ranging appraisal in order to identify major risks to which the charity is expos. Steps are tsken with a view to mitigating these risks as far as is reasonably possible. Insurance, stsff training and ¢onsciousne5s raising is garded seriously and policies are in place and tegularly reviewed to counter these risks. The charity is aware of the implications of the Disabi]ity DiScrimtion Act in all of its activities. Trustres and stsff have been made aware of, and are required to implemenL data protection principles. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DAlLs Registered Company Dumber 06204411 (England and Wales) Roglstered Charfty number Registered offiee l Abbey Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK419LG Truste Rev C R Batten (resigned 21.11.23) Rev S L Copson Venerdble D J Middl¢brook DrAPKeny Miss M Arthur (appoinied 21.11.23) Rcverend P G Ka[Ch (appointed 21.11.23) Page 3
The University Of Bedfordshlre E¢umeDlcal Cbaplalney Trust Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 July 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ETAILs Company Se¢retsry Ms C L Smith FMAAT Independent Examlner Thompsons AcLx)untancy Seryices Limited Chartered Accouolants Grove House l Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ Approved by order of th¢ boord of trustees on li. Febnwy 2025 and $ie0 on its behalf by: Page 4
Independent Examinerls Report to the Trustets of The Universlty Of Bedfordshire Eeumenieal Chaplaincy Trust Independent examlner'$ report to tht trusteeg of The University Of Bedfordshire E¢umenieal Chap]ainey Trust {'the Company,) I report to the charity tTUStees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 2024. Responslblllties and basls of report As the ChIty'S trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requIrnets of the Companie5 Act 2006 Cthe 2006 Ae¢). Having satisfied myself that thc accounts of the Company 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 your clwitys accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Chariti¢s Act 2011 ('the 2011 Ace). In carying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Ciwity Commissiotj under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnevs statement I Iiave compleied my examination. I confimi that no mattets have corne to my attention in connection with the examination givin8 me caiise to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 ACC or the accounts do nol accord with those records. or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which 1$ not a matter nsidered as part of an indep¢nd¢nt exarnination; or the ae¢ounts have not been prepared in a¢¢ord8nce with the inethods and prknciples of the Slatement of Rttommended Practice for accounting and reporting by chhTiti¢s (applicable to clwities prepari thcir accounts in accordonce with the Fina]8] ReN)rting Stalldard applicablc in the UK and Republic of Irel8nd (FRS 102)). I hav¢ no ¢onwis and have come A9$5 no other mattcrs in connection with th¢ examination to which 8tt¢ntiou should be drawn in this report in order to cnable a proper unikrstsndin8 of the accounts to Ix reaclKd. Mr K J Barrett (FCCA) Thomp50n5 Accountaney SeNices Limited Cliartered Aceountants Grove House l Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshirc MK40 3JJ Dale: .... FebNary 2025 Page 5
The Unlverslty Of Bedfordshlre Ecumenleal CbAplaln¢y Trust Ststement of Flnandal Aetlvltles for the Year Ended 31 Juty 2024 31.724 31.723 Total fimds runds INCOME AND ENDOWMENfs FROM DonatsorLs and legaci&s 12J51 Charitabk aedvltl&8 Investment income 200 Total 2S014 12551 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable actlvilies Chaplaincy Treehouse 1187 1.880 26,740 4,067 26.740 rAET INCOMFJ(EXPENDITURE) 20947 (14.189) RECONCELIATION OF FUNDS Totsi futuls brougbt fopward 11,405 25,594 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 32J52 11.405 The nots fonn part of these finarKial statemts Page 6
The Unfverty ofBedfordshire Ecumenkal Chap121n¢y Trnst Balgnce Sheet 31 July 2024 31.7.24 Unrestrleted funds 31.7.23 Total Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 3.400 9,154 32312 32,712 12554 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (360) (1,149) NET CURRENT A&SETS 32J52 11,405 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITILS 32J52 NET ASSETS 32J52 FUNDS Unrestricted funds 32J52 11.405 TOTAL FUNDS 32J52 11,405 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 July 2024. members have not required the company to obtsin an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Cornpanies Act 2006. The trustee5 acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charilable company kws accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of th¢ Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial ststements which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the chaTitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its Surp1 or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the reqUirets of Sections 394 and 395 and which othenvise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statemenL% so far as applicable lo the choritable company. (b) These financial stst¢ments have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charilable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Twstees and authorised for issue on Il.. February 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: p.T. The notes forni part of ihese financial statements Page 7
The Unfverslty Of Bedfordshlre Etumenlcal ChaplalRcy Trust Notes to the Financial Statements ror the Year Ended 31 July 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparlng the financlal statèments The financial stttiemcnts of thc chariloble company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, hav¢ been prepared in accordance with the chl(leS SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting And Reporting by Charities: Statement of Rccommended Practice applicablè to charities preparing their a¢counts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in thp UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Re)rtIng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of ]rel&nd' and the Comp8nies Art 2W. The finwial statements have been prepored under th¢ historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the St2temenl of Financial Activities once the charity has enlitlement to the fund4 1¢ is probable that the incorne will be rcc4ived and the amount can be measured teliably. ExpeDdlture Liabilities are reMiSed as expenditiire as soon as there is a legal or eonstnjctive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is prob le that a tr8nsfer of economic benefits will bc rquircd in sertlcmcnl and the amount of th¢ obligation can be easured reliably. Expenditure is accountcd for on an accwals basis and has been classified under headings thal aggregate all cost related to the category. Wh¢r¢ costs cannot be directly attribuled to particular headings th¢y have been allocat¢d to a¢tiviti¢s on a basis consistcnt with the us¢ of rcsources. Taxadon Th¢ charity is exempt from corporntion on its charitable activities. Fund V4c¢ounthig Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with th¢ charithble objectiv¢s at th¢ discretion of the IDJS1¢ in furth¢ranc¢ of thc g¢n¢Trl obj¢ctive5 of the charity and which have not been designaled for sp¢¢ific purposes. Restricd funds can only Ix used for particular )EStrict¢d purposes within the objects of the charily. Restri¢tions arise when sp¢cifi by theldonor or when funds raised for particul8r 81rIcted puwe Further explanation of the nature and purpose of eKh fund 18 included in the no1¢5 to the financial slam¢nts. INVESTMENT INCOME 31.7.24 31.7.23 D¢posit aOUnt interest 36 Page 8 continued...
The Universlty Of Bedfordshlre Eeumenieal Chaplalncy Trnst Notes to the Flnan¢lal Ststements- continued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Direct Costs Chaplaincy Treehouse 1187 1,880 067 TRuEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There w¢re no trustees, remunerntion or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023. Trusttts, expenses 31.7.24 31.7.23 Tntstees, expenses COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 12,351 Other income Tot%1 11551 EXPENDTTURE ON Charltable Actlvldes Chaplaincy 26,740 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (14,189) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought foThvard 25594 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 11,405 Page 9 continued...
The Unlversity Of Bedfordshlre Eeumenieal Chapl4lney Trust Notes to the Flnanelal Statements- eontinued for the Year Ended 31 July 2024 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.724 31.7.23 Trade debtors Other debtOTS soo soo 3,400 CREDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.724 31.7.23 Social se¢urity and other tsxcs Other credTtors Accrued expenses (103) 172 1,080 360 360 1,149 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nei movement in funds Transfers between At 31.7.24 At 1.8.23 Unrestrlcted fund$ General fimd TT#hous¢ Fund Iirtos 12,734 8313 (139) 139 24.000 8J52 11,405 20,947 32J52 TOTAL FUNDS 11,405 20947 32J52 Net movement in fund& included in the gbove are 8s follows: Incomin8 Resources expended Movemeni in funds Unrestrleted fund8 General fund Treehouse Fund 14921 10,093 (2,187) 12,734 (1080) &213 2S014 (4067) 20.947 TOTAL FUNDS 2S014 (4.067) 20,947 Page 10 continued...
The Unfversity Of Bedfordshlre Eeumenkal Chaplilncy Tn Notes to the Flnanclal StAtements- eoDilnued for the Yr Ended 31 Juty 2024 MOvEmEr IN FUNDS- ¢onthiued Comparnllves for movement In funds Net At 31.7.23 At 1.8.22 Unrestrleled funds Gcnernj fund 25.594 (14.189) 11,405 TOTAL FUNDS 25594 (14.189) 11,405 Comparativ¢ net movement in fim<K included in the alK)ve a as follows: Incomin8 R¢sourc¢s resources expended Mov¢m¢nt in fvnds Unrtttrleted fundi General fund 12551 (26,740) (14,189) TOTAL FUNDS 12551 (26.740) (14.189) A Current ye4r12 months and prior year12 months combined p(tsition is &8 fol]oMs.' Nel rnovement in funds Transfers Leen funds At 31.7.24 At 1.8.22 Unwtrleted funds GM¢rnl fund Treehouse Fund 25594 (1,455) 8213 (139) 139 24,000 8,352 25594 6.758 32.352 TOTAL FUNDS 25594 6.758 32,352 continued..
The Unlverslty Of Bedfordshire ' Eellmenic Chaplainty Trust Notes to the FtnanelAI Ststernents- ¢onrfnued for th¢ Year Ended 31 July.2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- ¢ODIIDy A Cuent y¢ar 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in fwids, included in the above are as follows: Incoming r¢sources Resources expended Moveinent in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund Treehouse Fund 27,472 10.093 {28,927) (1,880) (1,455) 8,213 37,565 (30.807) 6,758 TOTAL FUNDS 37,565 (30,807) 6,758 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSU Th¢rc were no relaied party IntiO96 for the ye8r ended 31 July 2024. Page 12
The University Of Btdfordshire Ecumenleal Chapl4lney Trnst Detslled Statement of Financlal Activities for the Velr Ended 31 July 2024 31.7.24 31.7.23 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations #nd legatles Gifts Donations Grants 81 149OD 12,350 12,351 Investment Income DcFK)sil account interest 36 Ch2rltllble actlvlrfes Treehouse income- contactl¢s$ Treehouse Income- Lunches 801 213 1,014 Other In¢om¢ Other income 200 Total IneomlD% resources 25,014 12.551 EXPENDITURE Charltable aetlvltles TrUSeS, cxpenses Wages Insurance Advertisin8 Sundries Chaplain's expenses Other chaplaincy costs Independcnl Examination costs Legal & professional costs Bookkeeping Intervicw expenses Staff training Treehouse events Alpha Course Contactless Machines QR Code5 Sotlwore Bank charges (166) 713 100 io 21,876 611 .732 296 360 69 360 81 341 1.377 108 36 801 154 106 4.067 26,740 Total resources expended 4,067 26.740 Net Incomel(expenditsre) 20947 (14,189) This page does not forni part of the statutory financial statements Page 13