HSC
High Street Chapel
Registered Charity no. 1127666
High Street Chapel Hopton
Report of the Trustees
and
Independently Examined Financial Statements
For the year ended
31" March 2022

Hlgh Street ChapÈl Hopton
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended
31° March 2022
Page
Report Of The Trustees
2to7
Independent Examiner's Report
Receipts and Payments Account
Balance Sheet
io
Notes to the Statement of Financial Activtties
li
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Hlgh Slreet Chapel Hopton
Report Of The Trustees
for the year ended 31" Marth 2022
The trustees present their annual report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
March 2022.
The financial statements have ￿en prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice ISORPI on Accounting and Reporting by Charitses effective from l January 2015 and
FRS 102.
Reference and Administrative Detalls
Charlty name
High Street Chapel Hopton
Registered charity number
1127666
Principal addres5
High Street Chapel Hopton
High Street
Hopton
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 2QX
Trustees
The following people seNed as trustees during the period-
Local Trustees
Andrew Clarke
Mark Cleveland
Tim Holden
Wendy Banks
Externol Trustees
Graeme Thomas
Mark Wallace
Peter Wamock
Andrew Yuill
Accounts Preparation
IndewKlent examiner
Matthew Larkin
72, Green Street,
Tahunanui,
Nelson,
7011,
New Zealand
Tania Jones
Warren Cottage,
Warren Lane,
Woolpit.
Ssjffolk.
IP30 9RT
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Report Of TheTrusiees- continued
Bankers
Natwest
7 Cornhill,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP33 IBQ
Strurture. Governance and Management
Governance
High Street Chapel Hopton was fOrn￿d as a charity under a deed of trust made on 18 July 1878.
The charity's activities are centred uwn the premises stewarded by the trustees under the trust deed, being
that of High Street Chapel. High Street. Hopton, although some of the church's activities are carried out
outside these premise5 as considered ne￿$Sary.
The trust also includes a residentHI property neighb)uring High Street Cha￿1 known as Sundene. This is
rented out and the income is applied towards the properfs upkeep. with any surplus funds being credited
to the charivs general fund to tr￿ used within its day to day activrtie&
The trust registered with the Charity Commis5K)n {registration number 11276661 on 21 January 21x19.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Any trustee can propose an individual to serve as a trustee, and this person can be appointed by the
unanimous agreement of the trustee LN)dy. The ￿lIcY of the trustees is to ensure that the trustee body is
made up both of individuals involved in the day to day actrvities of the church (referred to as "local
trustees") and a number of trustees serving who are unconnetted and external to the church I"external
trustees"). so as to ensure independence and objectivrty-
Day to day management therefore rests with the "local trustee<: the day to day actNities of the charity are
delegated to the body of elders and deacons. The -local trustee< are members of High Street Chapel
Hopton, some of vthom also serve either as an elder or as a deacon.
Trustee Induttlon and tralnlnE
New trustees are provided with coples of=
the charitys trust deed;
the latest annual ￿port and financial statement of the chaiity:
relevant policy and prartice documents and minutes:
and are encoura8ed to read Charity CoMmiss￿n 8uidance Dotes CC3 - The Essential Trustee: What you
need to know"
Trustees are encouraged to read Charty Commission and other appropriate newsletters designed to keep
them abreast of their duties and responsibilitie
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Report OfThe Trustees- cont5nued
Risk management
The trustees confirm that the major risk5 to which the chaTTty is exposed have been identified, reviewed and
assessed in order for systems to be estsblished to mitigate those risks.
Health and safety issues. safeguarding issues. food hygiene. first aid and rna1ntenan￿ and upkeep of the
buildings. amongst other risks. are kept under review.
Organisatlonal structure
The trustees aim to meet twice during the year. The church continues to be led on a day to day basis bv
three elders, supported by a group of eight deacons who undertake prartical work.
Apart from our 4 part-time employees: the Caretaker. Ministry Leader. Communities Worker and
Administrator, all other workers in the church are volunteers. Too many to count or name, everyone the
church plays their part in making things happen.
Objectlves and Actlvltles. Achievements and Performan
The objectives of High Street Chapel {"HSC"l are set out in its trust deed. These a￿ summarised as being
the following=_
to organise and carry out a "b￿akIng of bread" ser¥ice (commonly known as Cornmunionl:
to preach and teach the Gospel of God,. and
to use the premises for such purposes. CNII or religious, which the members of High Street
Chapel consider fit and relevant to cafry Out its overall objertives.
The elders have adopted a "mission statemenf which sets out how they seek to apply this on a day to day
basis. An extract of this is reproduced below:
"We believe God has called High Street Chapel to join with His heart and reach out in new innovative ways to
the people of our communty- to build bridges and earn the right to share the lrfe-transforming message of
the Gospel. We believe God has led us throu8h prayer. thought and confirmation from His Word and
respected Christians outside and inside the church to this vision. We believe we must take the initiative to go
otrt to our communty and obey the principle of the Great Commission to 'go'. We believe God will honour
this vision to tran5fomi our comrnuntty and in so doin8 transfo￿ our church as we transfomi lives in Jesus,
name."
In short, HSC'S objectives remain to provide a place vthere God's people can come together to worship God.
have fellowship with one another, be taught from God's Word and to be encouraged to serve God.
After the third lockdown ended in April 2021. the church recommenced morning services. starting with an
open air seNice on Easter Sunday. Thereafter we continued to meet in the church. adhering to all Covid-19
requirements. The technical team invested equipment. time and efftirt to improve the quality of the live
stream of the services on our YouTube channel. It was important to continue this, as some people still did
not want to meet physically in large numbers.
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Report OfThe Trustees-continued
Throughout the lockdown. our Explorers children'5 group had been catered for. by the produrtion of
teaching videos, and this continued until mid July. After the surnmer holidays. Explorers, Creche, Early Birds,
High Street Kids and Ignite started to meet again. although some weeks were missed when local Covid cases
were high.
The Monday afternoon phone service also continued. as this again met the need of those who could not, or
did not want to. attend on a Sunday morning.
The HSC Face Book Page continues to post upliftin& encourdging content wtth the aim to help people find and
follow jesus ChrisL
HSCS coffee shop, The Well. in the village of Hopton had to close during the lockdown periods and a social
distanced Coffee Morning had been started in the church building. This continued. as it meets the needs of a
different group of people, than those that attend The Well. which re-opened in November 2021.
Or)ce again, at Advent, the children put together videos. this year focusing on Hope. Pea￿, Love and Joy.
Thi5 enabled all the children to tske part even if they could not be at the services.
The Communities Worker continues to keep in touch with members and also with many people in the Village
and adjoining Villages by regular phone calls and visits. All needs and prayer requests are distributed on
regular basis via the weekly prayer sheet, WhatsApp groups and the telephone service.
The Elderfs and Deacon's rnet together quarterty and the Trustee'5 annually.
The ministry of Tony and Ruth Hood. Counties Evangelists, working in the local schools. gradually re-started
as restfictions were lifted and schools once again allowed visitors. This started with helping with reading
attivities. and one to one mentorin& 'Open the Booy Assemblies and then two after school clubs
reCoMmen￿d at local primary schools. one of which was oversubscribed by I(X￿.
They continued to develop new relationships in the communty. providing welfare support, particularlv
supplying food parcels to those in need. with financial support from the church.
All Policies and procedures are reviewed regularly. the Data protedion policy was updated in March 2022.
Public Benefft
It is the policy to ensure that all activities are relevant to those in the local community a5 occasion allows.
Several members are involved in village activities and we seek to engage and invite the local cornmunity to
all the church's activities. as they are relevant to them.
In reviewing these artivities the tmstees are aware and conscious of the statutory obligations placed upon
them to ensure that the chartty is run for the public benefft, and consider the guidance given and published
by the Charity Commission.
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Hlgh Street Chapel Hopton
Report OfThe Trustees- contlnued
Flnanclal Revlew
In the year ended 31st March 2022. a net surplus of £4.205 was recorded on total income of £68,458 (period
to 31st March 2021: net surplus of £7,815).
The charity operates four main funds which frall under three broad categories:_
Unrestricted Funds - can be spent on any of the charitable purw)ses of the charity. The General
Fund performs this function as it is used for the day to day running of the trusvs activities.
Designated Funds- represents the Building Fund and the House Fund. The Building Fund sets funds
aside for maintaining the building and major capital projects. The House Fund collects the rent from
Sundene and pays expenses relating to the property.
Restricted Funds - can only be lawfully used for a specific charitable purpose. The funds donated to
the church specifically for individuals, missionaries and charities fall into this category.
Transfers are made from the General Fund to the Building and House Fund5 as the need arises.
As at 31st March 2022, total net assets for all three funds amounted to £1,151.234.
The main income of the church arises from donatitins made by members of the church, mostw under regular
Gift Aid gNin& by standing order. Offerings and gtfts amounted to £55,392 in the year. compared with
£51.036 in the year to 31st March 2021. Rental Income from Sundene was £4,2￿.
The main expenditure of the church is on salaries, tax. national insurance and pension payments to the
Caretaker, Ministry Leader. part-time Communities Worker and part-time Administrator. amounting to
£33,34912021: £31,728}.
The church continues to support monthly the ministry of Tony and Ruth Hood. Countbes Evangelists who
work in the local schools. Payments totalled £7.51312021- £6,830).
We continued to 8ive our regular minimum £250 to our mission partners, details are shown in Note l on
page 11.
There were 4 special appeals for donations during the year. and the church members were generous in their
8Ning to The Leprosy Mission's 'Unconditional' Appeal (£8801. 'Vaccines for Nepal & India, Appeal1£906},
and 'Greater Heights, Appeal1£5791 and to Operation Mobilisation's Appeal for Support for Ukraine1£8801.
We had two donors who regularly give to SARA (Saviour Abone Reaches Asians) Children's Home in Nepal,
and this year gtfts amounted to £240.
There was no major expenditure from the Building Fund. Hedge Cutting {£5521 and Fire Extinguisher
Servicing1£1541 being the two largest expenses for maintenance.
Between tenancies, there were some significant repairs made to the House porch (£5031 along with
upgrades to the shower and hot water system l£1.095}. Insurance for the two buildings was £2.294 for the
church and garages and £524 for Sundene.
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Hlgh Street Chapel Hopton
Report OlTheTrustees-continued
Reserves policv
It is the policy of the trustees to l)old funds which allow room for the fluctuations In Income that inevitab
occur from year to year. and for any major projects that may be required in the future. The trustees
consider that the free cash reseNes held at the year*nd of £66,358 represent sufficient reserves for the
trust.
Investment policy and objettive5
The trustees consider that there are no material funds available for medium or long term investment and,
having considered the options available. have decided to place any surplus funds on deposit with
appropriate banking institutions.
Trustees
The eight trustee5 who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 2 of this
report.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
17 January 2023
M Cleveland. Trustee
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Independent Examiner'5 Report To The Trustees Of High Street Chapel Hopton
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 set out on pages 10 to 12.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
It is my responsibility to=
examine the accounts under settion 145 of the Charities Art:
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under
Section 14515llbl of the Charities Act}- and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examinerfs statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commiss￿n. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
accolsnts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matter5. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion
15 8iven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set
out in the statement below.
Independent examinerfs ststement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attentKJn=
11 which gwes rne reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect. the requtrements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act- and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accountin8 records and comply with the accountifbg
requirements of the Charities Att
have not been met- or
21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabk a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
13 /,/2023
Tania Jone5
Warren Cottage.
Warren Lane.
Woolpit,
Suffolk,
IP30 9RT
Date
Street Chapel Hopton
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Hlgh Street Chapel Hopton
Receipts and Payments Account
For the year ended 31st March 2022
nds
Fund5
Perknd
Funds
Recelpts
Bank Inte￿$t
Events & Activities
16
11,182
i￿)
Home From Home
Offerin85 & Other Glfts
Rent R￿￿ed
4,977
,410
4.977
55,392
4,200
6BA58 62J47
51.036
12
4.2CIJ
S9276
Payments
Administratlon EVF￿$
Adrninistrdtor
Bank Charges
Caretakerwages
Community Pastor
Cornputer. screen. proiecior.
cablin& etc
Copyrlght
Equipment Purchased
Events & Activlties
14401
14.80n
14401
140071
14301
1241
12,3401
12.3871
116.1421 120.1761
12,3401
116.1421
17811
17811
17871
15.2321
110.(601
17.7351
12101
15,4421
11,0691
110.0601
19.1681
15,6801 113.4151 111,4971
12.8191
117501
11,6921
Family Worker
Gfts & Donat￿ThS
InSUra￿e
12.8191
11.6921
Lettting
Maintenance, repairs &
cleanlng
Printin& stationery.
CompU￿r suppl*s &
sta8e
Safeguardln8
Speakers
Teaching & tibrary Costs
utilities
13851
11.3761
13301
12,4211
12,7511
14571
1457)
15231
14331
13971
14331
13971
11.0211
11141
iioi
12,3661
12.2231
1531
12,2761
I53j￿1}
153921
15A*II 16¢2531 154.5311
5urpluslldeficitl for the Year
Transfers 8etween Funds
liJJ921
{2001
112921
4205
7A15
{22731
2A73
Net Movement In Funds
7.815
Recon¢lliation ol Funds:
Totsl Funds Brought Forward
Total Fund5 CarFied Forwwd
52,745
i.riJ3,Y6
18>52254
737 1.147,029 1,139.231
iaoi LIsi234 1.147m9
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Balance Sheet
As at 31st March 2022
Totsl Funds
Prlor Year
Funds
Fixed Assets
Tangible A55ets
1.078.563
1.078,563
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at Bank and in Hand
6,673
66.358
7.026
62,346
Uabllities
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
(3591
1907}
Total Net Assets
i.￿1.234
1,147,029
The Funds of The Charity
Unrestricted Funds
Designated Funds
Restritted Funds
56,678
1.092.254
2.301
S2.745
1,093.546
737
Totsl Charity Funds
1.151234
1.147,029
The finanaal Statements were approved bythe Trustees on iw January 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
yJ,iJ.J
[)￿J
M Cleveland, Trusteè
M. Wallace. Trustee
High Street Chapel Hopton
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Hi8h Street Chapel Hopton
Notes to the Statement of Financial Artlvities
For the year ended 31st March 2022
Note l- Restricted Funds
Fuftd
. Baiancp5
Fund
.BaJaAce5
Ttsnsfèr5
Fonvard
Èorward
ia LirTrk- North KoTea
I3(￿)
12501
3C
Bury Orop-in
Christians Against Poverty
Christmas Hamperslwelfa¥e
Dav?d & Manuela Paw50n
Good News for Everyone
Jts5h & Kathy Hooker
Leprosy M¢sslon'6reater Helghts. Appeal
Leprosy Missio*'Uncondtiional' Appeal
Leprosy MIS￿on'VacCIneS for Nepal & India. Appeal
Open t)oors UK
Open the Book
OpEration Mobilisation- Ukrai
Orphaids
Peter & Jenny Andrews
Rlchard & Pam Harknett
SaviourAlone Reaches Asians
Simon & Rebekah Duan
Steve & Muriel Studd
Talitha Koum
250
20
20
210
12101
12501
12501
12501
163
87
250
233
17
579
579
19431
I￿6}
I2￿)}
12501
250
250
14691
12501
12501
163
250
447
822
163
12501
12501
12501
13131
158901
163
250
Tools with a Mission
313
Grznd Total
737
2A73
2301
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