REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06402268 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1123715
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
FOR
DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 6 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 to 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 to 22 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 23 to 24 |
DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
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 charity for the year ended 31 December 2020. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
This report of the trustees is also prepared to meet the requirements of a directors report for Companies Act purposes.
The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission as stipulated in in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
The objectives of the company are for the benefit of the public:
(I) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Articles of Faith set out in Article 34 of the Articles of Association including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, by the preaching and proclamation of the Christian Gospel, the teaching of Christian doctrine and principles, pastoral care, the distribution of the Bible and other Christian literature and by all forms of broadcasting media;
(II) the relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress or who are aged or sick;
(III) the advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles;
(IV) the promotion of such other charitable purposes as the Board shall from time to time determine.
Significant activities
The charity has two main activities carried out through two separate divisions:
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Dewsbury Gospel Church, focussing on the worship and praise of God.
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Branch Christian School, focussing on the education of students to GCSE and A Level standard in a Christian environment.
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities
In guiding the activities of the charity the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The charity operates from two premises, both located in Dewsbury; the Temperance Hall and the Dewsbury Revival Centre. The activities undertaken by the charity in the year to further the charity's purposes for the public benefit are set out herein.
The Charity's activities during 2020 were severely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and the policies implemented by HM Government to suppress the spread of infection by the virus and minimise the risks to public health. However, throughout the year the trustees have striven to ensure that as far as possible the charity's historic activities have continued, albeit at a reduced level.
Up to 22 March 2020 the worship and social activities at the Church continued as they had in 2019, but following the passing into law the lockdown measures announcement on 23 March 2020 such activities ceased. The trustees put measures in place for public worship to continue on-line over the internet, using YouTube and Facebook, which commenced in early April 2020. Despite the easing of restrictions on public worship later in 2020 and the recommencement of worship meetings at the Dewsbury Revival Centre in July 2020, the Church has continued to use these technologies to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide Christian teaching to the general public.
"K.i.D.S. Church" met as normal until March 2020 when the lockdown measures came into place. Since then it did not meet during the remainder of the year and the trustees are mindful of the need to recommence this activity once social health conditions are appropriate.
The Youth, members of the Church in their later teens and early twenties, in the previous year had been meeting with the youth from another member church of 'Churches Together in Dewsbury' on a regular basis while the Church's own Youth Leaders have been concentrating on family matters. Mainly due to the impact of Coronavirus no meetings were held during the 2020. The Church is planning on recommencing its own Youth meetings in the coming year once social health conditions are appropriate. .
Dewsbury Gospel Church continues to support "Care Dewsbury", a collaboration of Churches Together in Dewsbury (CTID), - caring for homeless and needy people, especially those with alcohol and drug dependency. During 2020, because of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Church participated in CTID during the year through internet 'Zoom' meetings and several joint church services were held online.
Branch Christian School continued to operate throughout the year with students attending the school in the Dewsbury Revival Centre or receiving tuition online as social health conditions dictated. The school 19 students during the year, slightly less than the number of students in previous years. Students from the school have graduated from and attended various universities including Oxford, Kingston, Leicester, Cardiff, Huddersfield and Lancaster.
The charity continues to lease the Temperance Hall building in Dewsbury which is tenanted by Charis Bible College Dewsbury as well as Branch FM Radio Station (see note 20 to the financial statements).
The charity has the main responsibility for the supervision of Branch FM Community radio station with many Church members involved as volunteers (see note 20 to the financial statements). The interest in and influence of the station continues to grow through its presentation of good music and various programs.
The trustees assisted by members of the church have continued to put a great deal of effort into maintaining and enhancing the properties from which the charity operates to serve as places of praise, worship, study and service for the general community in and around the town of Dewsbury.
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Internal and external factors
The charity continues to be widely respected within the Heavy Woollen area of West Yorkshire centred on Dewsbury. By continuing to undertake the activities described above its beneficial impact within its target area of operations will enhance both the quality of life for many in that area as well as serve to enhance its own reputation as a body benefiting the community at large.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Despite the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the charity's activities the charity has remained financially stable over the year to 31 December 2020 with the result that there has been a slight decrease in the level of restricted funds held during the year, from £5,859 at 31 December 2019 to £5,459 at 31 December 2019, while the level of unrestricted funds has increased from £181,604 to £200,576 over the same period.
Principal funding sources
The principal funding sources of the charity remain donations to the Church together with school fees. This funding has been used to support the key objectives of the charity.
Reserves policy
The policy of the charity as regards reserves is to accumulate income in order to set aside funds as reserves against future expenditure, particularly in relation to repairs of the buildings it uses which given their age may be substantial.
While the charity has no quantified reserves policy in place the Board considers that the level of reserves of the charity at the period end to be satisfactory.
Going concern
In common with virtually every other charity in the country, Dewsbury Gospel Church has been experiencing the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Whilst the full impact of this exceptional situation on the Charity cannot be assessed with complete certainty at the current time, the Trustees believe they have taken all possible steps to protect the Charity including accessing relevant Government assistance.
At the time of signing these accounts the Trustees are of the opinion that the Charity will remain viable for the foreseeable future and therefore these Financial Statements have been prepared on the Going Concern basis.
FUTURE PLANS
The trustees are concentrating on improving the quality, transparency and integrity of all the activities undertaken by the charity in the foreseeable future.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and is constituted as a company limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The guarantee is limited to £1 per member, who are all the director/trustees of the company.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are appointed by the incumbent trustees and in accordance with the Articles of Association. When appointing new trustees the Board takes into account that it is practicable to do so, and that new trustees will contribute to the skills and balance of the existing Board.
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
While the trustees engage with the operations of the charity at the strategic level the day to day management of the activities of the charity during the year ended 31 December 2020 were delegated by the trustees to Mr S P Hodgson, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, while Mr J J Childs discharges the duties of Pastor of the Church.
Decision making
All decisions in relation to major expenditure, particularly of a capital nature, are made by the Board of Trustees as are decisions concerning the setting or modification of the charity's aims and objectives. Decisions in relation to day to day operational activities are delegated to Mr S P Hodgson, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, as are decisions concerning the implementation of policies to achieve the charity's aims and objectives.
Induction and training of new trustees
The charity has not adopted specific policies for the induction and training of trustees. However the Board are mindful of the need for trustees to keep abreast of developments in company and charity law and best practice.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number 06402268 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1123715
Registered office
17 Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 2JH
Trustees
Mr J J Childs - Pastor Mrs L Cox Mr M D Farrant Mr M D Firth Mr T Firth Mr I M Grace Mr S P Hodgson - Chairman Mr J Holt
Information concerning the trustees financial dealings with the charity are shown at notes 10 and 22 to the financial statements.
Company Secretary
Mr M D Farrant
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner
Martin Cawley St Paul's House 23 Park Square Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 2ND
Solicitors
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP 134 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2ES
Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Dewsbury Gospel Church for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 June 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
Mr M D Farrant - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Dewsbury Gospel Church ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity'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 requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the 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 charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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 is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Martin Cawley St Paul's House 23 Park Square Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 2ND
17 June 2021
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 68,253 Charitable activities 4 School and college fees 60,177 Investment income 3 99 Other income 5 19,500 Total 148,029 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 6 Work undertaken by Dewsbury Gospel Church 129,861 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 18,168 Transfers between funds 19 804 Net movement in funds 18,972 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 181,604 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 200,576 |
Restricted funds £ 777 360 - - 1,137 717 420 (804) (384) 5,859 5,475 |
31.12.20 31.12.19 Total Total funds funds £ £ 69,030 76,529 60,537 72,050 99 227 19,500 9,000 149,166 157,806 130,578 222,226 18,588 (64,420) - - 18,588 (64,420) 187,463 251,883 206,051 187,463 |
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CONTINUING OPERATIONS
The results for the year derive from the continuing activities of Branch Christian School and The Gospel Church and, up to 17 July 2019, the activity of Charis Bible College which, as is explained in the Report of the Trustees, was transferred to AWME under a Transfer Agreement on that date.There are no gains or losses other than those shown above.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 12 237,590 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 13 5,050 Debtors 14 2,375 Cash at bank and in hand 157,129 164,554 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 15 (11,991) NET CURRENT ASSETS 152,563 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 390,153 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 16 (189,577) NET ASSETS 200,576 FUNDS 19 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - - - 5,475 5,475 - 5,475 5,475 - 5,475 |
31.12.20 Total funds £ 237,590 5,050 2,375 162,604 170,029 (11,991) 158,038 395,628 (189,577) 206,051 200,576 5,475 206,051 |
31.12.19 Total funds £ 245,272 5,656 3,425 142,265 151,346 (13,218) 138,128 383,400 (195,937) 187,463 181,604 5,859 187,463 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2020.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each 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 financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 DECEMBER 2020
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 17 June 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr S P Hodgson - Trustee
Mr M D Farrant - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The Financial Statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.
Going Concern
In common with virtually every other charity in the country, Dewsbury Gospel Church has been experiencing the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Whilst the full impact of this exceptional situation on the Charity cannot be assessed with complete certainty at the current time, the Trustees believe they have taken all possible steps to protect the Charity including accessing relevant Government assistance.
At the time of signing these accounts the Trustees are of the opinion that the Charity will remain viable for the foreseeable future and therefore these Financial Statements have been prepared on the Going Concern basis.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
| Freehold property | - 2% on cost |
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| Fixtures and fittings | - 15% on reducing balance |
| Computer equipment | - 33% on reducing balance |
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fund accounting
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when the donation is subject to a Deed of Trust, specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular charitable purposes. Where a restricted fund, not restricted by virtue of a Deed of Trust but established at the trustees discretion, has no further use, for example because the need for which it was established no longer exists, the trustees may, at their absolute discretion, reabsorb such assets as remain into the general, unrestricted, fund of the charity.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is disclosed at note 19 to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Accounting period
The company's accounting reference date is 29 December. These financial statements are for the year ended 31 December 2020, that date being not more than 7 days either side of the accounting reference date as permitted by the Companies Act 2006. The comparative amounts are for the year ended 31 December 2019.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| 2. | DONATIONS AND LEGACIES | ||
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| 31.12.20 | 31.12.19 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Gifts | 1,442 | 13,165 | |
| Gift aid | 12,237 | 12,469 | |
| Tithes and offerings | 55,351 | 50,895 | |
| 69,030 | 76,529 | ||
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 31.12.20 | 31.12.19 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Deposit account interest | 99 | 227 |
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
4. TOTAL INCOME FOR THE YEAR BY DIVISION
| Income for the year | The Gospel Church £ 87,718 |
Branch Christian School £ 61,448 |
Total 2020 £ 149,166 |
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The income disclosed excludes recharges of expenses between the divisions of the charity.
5. OTHER INCOME
| Rent and utilities recharged | 2020 £ 19,500 |
2019 £ 9,000 |
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The charity has made a charge for rent and a portion of utilities to Charis Bible College Dewsbury and Branch FM for the use of part of one of its properties. See note 20 "Related Party Disclosures" below.
6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Work undertaken by Dewsbury Gospel Church |
Direct Costs £ 124,889 |
Support costs £ 5,689 |
Totals £ 130,578 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS - continued
| Trustees' salaries Other salaries and social security costs Pensions Water charges Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery K.i.D.S. Church expenses Training Donations made Learning materials Repairs and renewals Motor and travelling expenses Security expenses Rent Professional fees Depreciation Bank loan interest Governance costs: Sundries Accountancy fees Bank charges |
The Gospel Church £ 8,533 - - 69 6,826 7,630 158 100 717 - 3,090 - 8,918 - 1,121 600 - 7,794 7,774 1,394 1,329 60 56,113 |
Branch Christian School £ - 52,070 414 137 1,153 5,857 315 425 - 553 - 4,494 922 200 386 - 799 502 3,332 1,517 1,329 60 74,465 |
Total 2020 £ 8,833 52,070 414 206 7,979 13,487 473 525 717 553 3,090 4,494 9,840 200 1,507 600 799 8,296 11,106 2,911 2,658 120 130,578 |
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The Governance costs are allocated on the basis of actual expenditure or level of activity in each of the divisions of the charity. The costs disclosed excludes recharges of expenses between the divisions of the charity.
7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 31.12.20 | 31.12.19 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 8,296 | 8,822 |
| Accountancy fees for independent examination of the financial statements | 660 | 660 |
| Accountancy fees for other work | 1,998 | 2,936 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) - continued
The net income for the year is split between the contributions made by the charity's two divisions as follows:
| Net income / (expenditure) for the year TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Trustees' salaries |
The Gospel Church £ 31,605 |
Branch Christian School £ (13,017) 31.12.20 £ 8,533 |
Total 2020 £ 18,588 31.12.19 £ 6,867 |
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8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Trustees salaries represents remuneration to Mr J J Childs for his services as Pastor of the Church. No remuneration is paid to Trustees in respect of their activities as Trustees.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2020 nor for the year ended 31 December 2019.
9. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 31.12.20 | 31.12.19 | |
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| Administration | 1 | 1 |
| Teaching | 5 | 5 |
| Pastoral | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | 7 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
10. EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
There are no exceptional items to report in the 2020 financial statements.
During the year ended 31 December 2019, the charity entered into an agreement to transfer the assets and undertaking of the Charis Bible College to Andrew Wommack Ministries - Europe ("AWME"). The agreement stipulated that the Charity transfer to AWME:
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The tangible fixed assets in use in the College (whose net book value amounted to £2,080),
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The students Mission Fund in the sum of £10,717,
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The College Bursary Fund in the sum of £1,391.
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The sum of £20,000 towards the salary costs of the director of the Bible College.
The transfer of the Charis Bible College to AWME resulted in an outflow of funds from the charity in the sum of £34,188, which has been disclosed as an 'Exceptional item' in the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities shown on page 23.
11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 66,443 Charitable activities School and college fees 72,050 Investment income 227 Other income 9,000 Total 147,720 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Work undertaken by Dewsbury Gospel Church 193,993 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (46,273) Transfers between funds (2,021) Net movement in funds (48,294) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 229,898 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 181,604 |
Restricted funds £ 10,086 - - - 10,086 28,233 (18,147) 2,021 (16,126) 21,985 5,859 |
Total funds £ 76,529 72,050 227 9,000 157,806 222,226 (64,420) - (64,420) 251,883 187,463 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Freehold property £ COST At 1 January 2020 299,990 Additions - At 31 December 2020 299,990 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2020 64,000 Charge for year 6,000 At 31 December 2020 70,000 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2020 229,990 At 31 December 2019 235,990 13. STOCKS Stocks 14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
Fixtures and fittings £ 18,473 - 18,473 12,855 844 13,699 4,774 5,618 |
Computer equipment £ 39,207 614 39,821 35,543 1,452 36,995 2,826 3,664 31.12.20 £ 5,050 31.12.20 £ 1,063 1,312 2,375 |
Totals £ 357,670 614 358,284 112,398 8,296 120,694 237,590 245,272 31.12.19 £ 5,656 31.12.19 £ 3,000 425 3,425 |
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 17) Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR Bank loans (see note 17) 17. LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: Amounts falling due within one year on demand: Bank loans Amounts falling between one and two years: Bank loans - 1-2 years Amounts falling due between two and five years: Bank loans - 2-5 years Amounts falling due in more than five years: Repayable by instalments: Bank loans The bank loan bears interest at 5.5% and is repayable by or before 31 May 2039. |
31.12.20 £ 6,328 184 1,003 46 4,430 11,991 31.12.20 £ 189,577 31.12.20 £ 6,328 6,685 22,404 160,488 |
31.12.19 £ 5,990 792 1,619 145 4,672 13,218 31.12.19 £ 195,937 31.12.19 £ 5,990 6,328 21,208 168,401 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
18. SECURED DEBTS
The following secured debts are included within creditors:
| 31.12.20 | 31.12.19 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Bank loans | 195,905 | 201,927 |
The bank loan is secured by a First Legal Mortgage over the charity's freehold property and all other tangible fixed assets.
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General Fund Restricted funds K.i.D.S. Church School Fees Fund Play Area TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.20 £ 181,604 1,349 2,510 2,000 5,859 187,463 |
Net movement in funds £ 18,168 60 360 - 420 18,588 |
Transfers between funds £ 804 - (804) - (804) - |
At 31.12.20 £ 200,576 1,409 2,066 2,000 5,475 206,051 |
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Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General Fund Restricted funds K.i.D.S. Church School Fees Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 148,029 777 360 1,137 149,166 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (129,861) 18,168 (717) 60 - 360 (717) 420 (130,578) 18,588 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General Fund Restricted funds K.i.D.S. Church Students Mission Fund School Fees Fund Play Area Mission Team Fund College Bursary Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.19 £ 229,898 1,398 13,910 2,510 2,000 776 1,391 21,985 251,883 |
Net movement in funds £ (46,273) (49) (16,707) - - - (1,391) (18,147) (64,420) |
Transfers between funds £ (2,021) - 2,797 - - (776) - 2,021 - |
At 31.12.19 £ 181,604 1,349 - 2,510 2,000 - - 5,859 187,463 |
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General Fund Restricted funds K.i.D.S. Church Students Mission Fund College Bursary Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 147,720 - 10,086 - 10,086 157,806 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (193,993) (46,273) (49) (49) (26,793) (16,707) (1,391) (1,391) (28,233) (18,147) (222,226) (64,420) |
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General Fund Restricted funds K.i.D.S. Church Students Mission Fund School Fees Fund Play Area Mission Team Fund College Bursary Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.19 £ 229,898 1,398 13,910 2,510 2,000 776 1,391 21,985 251,883 |
Net movement in funds £ (28,105) 11 (16,707) 360 - - (1,391) (17,727) (45,832) |
Transfers between funds £ (1,217) - 2,797 (804) - (776) - 1,217 - |
At 31.12.20 £ 200,576 1,409 - 2,066 2,000 - - 5,475 206,051 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General Fund Restricted funds K.i.D.S. Church Students Mission Fund School Fees Fund College Bursary Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 295,749 777 10,086 360 - 11,223 306,972 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (323,854) (28,105) (766) 11 (26,793) (16,707) - 360 (1,391) (1,391) (28,950) (17,727) (352,804) (45,832) |
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The K.i.D.S. Church fund was established to fund that aspect of the Church's activities.
The Play Area funds have been established to meet the costs of maintenance and upkeep of these assets of the Church.
The School Fees Fund is a bursary fund to assist with meeting the costs of providing education to worthy candidates lacking the means to meet the costs of school fees.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Transfers between funds
During the year £804 of the School Fees Fund was utilised to meet the school fees of a student judged worthy of support by the trustees.
During the year ended 31 December 2019 the expenditure from the Students Mission fund exceeded its income and resources in the sum of £2,797 which was met from the General Fund. When the Charis Bible College was transferred to AWME the Mission Team Fund was not specified in the transfer agreement. The Mission Team Fund was established at the trustees discretion and as the activity this fund was set up to finance will no longer take place the trustees decided to transfer the amount in the fund at the year-end, £776, to the General Fund.
20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year remuneration has been paid to Mr J J Childs for his services as Pastor at the Church in the sum of £8,533 (2019: £6,867).
During the year remuneration has been paid to wives and close family members of of some of the trustees as employees of the charity. Remuneration is paid below the market rate for the positions they hold as part-time employees of the charity. The balance of the time required to fulfil the duties of their employment is donated by them to the charity. The trustees and the amounts involved are:
Mrs V Farrant, teacher at Branch Christian School, wife of Mr M D Farrant: £10,080 (2019: £7,250).
Mrs J E Holt, Headteacher at Branch Christian School, wife of Mr J Holt: £3,750 (2019: £13,750).
Mrs S Childs, teacher at Branch Christian School, wife of Mr J J Childs: £10,080 (2019: £10,130).
The charity sublets part of one of its properties to Branch FM, a charity incorporated in England and Wales (Charity number 1120585), whose aims are concordant with this charity and the Chair of Trustees, Mr S P Hodgson, is also a trustee of Branch FM. The charity has recharged £1,500 (2019: £1,500) for rent and a portion of overheads in respect of the property on a nominal basis (see note 5 above). In addition the charity donated the sum of £1,200 to Branch FM during the year.
The charity was charged £600 (2019 £600) for the rent of its Registered Office from Temperance Hall, a charity incorporated in England and Wales (Charity number 247191). Several of the trustees of this charity are also trustees of Temperance Hall; Mr M D Farrant, Mr T Firth, and Mr J J Childs, however they comprise a minority in number of the trustees of that charity. The rent is paid under a four-year lease obligation which expired in December 2020.
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DEWSBURY GOSPEL CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| 31.12.20 | 31.12.19 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gifts | 1,442 | 13,165 |
| Gift aid | 12,237 | 12,469 |
| Tithes and offerings | 55,351 | 50,895 |
| 69,030 | 76,529 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Deposit account interest | 99 | 227 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| School & college fees | 60,537 | 72,050 |
| Other income | ||
| Rent and utilities recharged | 19,500 | 9,000 |
| Total incoming resources | 149,166 | 157,806 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Trustees' salaries | 8,533 | 6,867 |
| Other salaries and social security costs | 52,070 | 59,301 |
| External tuition costs | - | 8,921 |
| Pensions | 414 | 241 |
| Water charges | 206 | 478 |
| Insurance | 7,979 | 8,560 |
| Light and heat | 13,487 | 19,975 |
| Telephone | 473 | 1,057 |
| Postage and stationery | 525 | 1,507 |
| Advertising | - | 305 |
| K.i.D.S Church expenses | 717 | 49 |
| Training | 553 | 6,383 |
| Donations made | 3,090 | 5,775 |
| Learning materials | 4,494 | 4,340 |
| Repairs and renewals | 9,840 | 13,171 |
| Motor and travelling expenses | 200 | 787 |
| Security expenses | 1,507 | 1,734 |
| Rent | 600 | 600 |
| Carried forward | 104,688 | 140,051 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| 31.12.20 | 31.12.19 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Brought forward | 104,688 | 140,051 |
| Students mission costs | - | 16,076 |
| Professional fees | 799 | - |
| Depreciation of freehold property | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Depreciation of fixtures, fittings and equipment | 844 | 991 |
| Depreciation of computer equipment | 1,452 | 1,832 |
| Bank loan interest | 11,106 | 11,420 |
| 124,889 | 176,370 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Governance costs | ||
| Sundries | 2,911 | 6,275 |
| Legal fees | - | 1,632 |
| Accountancy fees | 2,658 | 3,596 |
| Bank charges | 120 | 165 |
| Exceptional items | - | 34,188 |
| 5,689 | 45,856 | |
| Total resources expended | 130,578 | 222,226 |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 18,588 | (64,420) |
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