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2021-04-01-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1120030

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2021

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Mr Aaron Thapar Mr Mark Thapar Mr Sardar Thapar

Charity number

1120030

Independent examiner

Stuart Bryans 287 London Road Bedford UK MK42 0PX

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1
Independent examiner's report 2
Statement of financial activities 3
Statement of financial position 4
Notes to the financial statements 5 - 8

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2021

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 1 April 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 constitution, the Charities Act 2011 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 charity's objects are the provision of religious activities in accordance with the Christian faith and to provide financial aid to other charitable organisations concerned with the relief of poverty and the provision of aid to children and the elderly, along with others in need. There has been no change in these objectives and activities during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Financial review

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 trustees 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.

The trustees has 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.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is an entity governed by its constitution.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr Aaron Thapar Mr Mark Thapar Mr Sardar Thapar

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

.............................. Mr Aaron Thapar Trustee Dated: 1[st] February 2022

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Bedford Christian Centre (the charity) for the year ended 1 April 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of 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

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

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.

Stuart Bryans

287 London Road Bedford MK42 0PX UK

Dated: 1[st] February 2022

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2021

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2021 2020
Notes £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 3 79,513 27,865
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 3,691 7,965
Other 7 3,900 6,029
Total resources expended 7,591 13,994
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds 71,922 13,871
Fund balances at 2 April 2020 120,793 106,922
Fund balances at 1 April 2021 192,715 120,793

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 1 APRIL 2021

Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Net current assets
Income funds
Unrestricted funds		 2021
£
192,715		 £
192,715
192,715
192,715		 2020
£
120,793		 £
120,793
120,793
120,793

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 1[st] February 2022. .............................. Mr Aaron Thapar Trustee

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Bedford Christian Centre is a charity registered with the Charity Commission, registration number 1120030..

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 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 charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

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 £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

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

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 financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

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 or deeds of covenant 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.

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2021

1 Accounting policies

1.5 Expenditure

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.6 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.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees 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.

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2021

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2021 2020
£ £
Donations and gifts 78,313 27,865
Coronavirus support grant 1,200 -
79,513 27,865

4 Charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
Expenditure Expenditure
2021 2020
£ £
Church activities 1,351 5,625
Rent 2,100 2,100
Donations 240 240
3,691 7,965
3,691 7,965

5 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

6 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2021 2020
Number Number
Total - -

BEDFORD CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1 APRIL 2021

7 Other

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2021 2020
Administration expenses 1,105 450
Insurance - 308
Other expenditure 2,795 5,271
11111 11111
3,900 6,029

8 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2020 - none).