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2021-03-31-accounts

The

Grove Centre Church

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Registered as Charity No. 1129070. 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, London SE26 6PL Website: www.thegrovecentre.org.uk

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT................................................................................... 4
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INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 4
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES.............................................................................. 4
PUBLICBENEFIT..................................................................................................................... 4
OURPURPOSE ANDBELIEFS.................................................................................................. 4
CHURCHACTIVITIES.............................................................................................................. 5
GROVECENTREACTIVITIES................................................................................................... 5
BUILDING FOR THEFUTUREPROJECT.................................................................................... 6
EDUCATIONFUND.................................................................................................................. 6
AFFILIATION ANDRELATIONSHIPS........................................................................................ 6
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE.............................................................. 7
REVIEW OF THEYEAR– GROVECENTRECHURCH................................................................. 7
REVIEW OF THEYEAR– GROVECENTRE................................................................................ 9
ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THEYEAR..................................................................................... 10
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COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS........................................................................ 11
AGEINGWELL INLEWISHAMANNUALREPORT................................................................. 11
CHERISHNURSERYANNUALREPORT................................................................................. 14
DULWICHDOGSCHOOLANNUALREPORT......................................................................... 15
FUNKYMONKEYKEYBOARDCLASSESANNUALREPORT................................................... 16
JUNIORCHURCHANNUALREPORT.................................................................................... 17
NCT ANTENATALCOURSESANNUALREPORT................................................................... 19
NIHONGOSCHOOL ANNUALREPORT............................................................................ 20
MONDAYEVENINGPILATESGROUPANNUALREPORT...................................................... 20
9TH SYDENHAMBEAVERS ANDCUBSANNUALREPORT..................................................... 21
SYDENHAMARTSFILMANNUALREPORT.......................................................................... 22
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FINANCIAL REVIEW............................................................................................... 23
TREASURER’SREPORT......................................................................................................... 23
GROVECENTREFINANCIALREPORT.................................................................................... 24
ACCOUNTINGSTANDARDS.................................................................................................. 25
RESERVESPOLICY................................................................................................................. 25
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT...................................... 26
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS............................................... 27
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST
MARCH 2021........................................................................................................................ 28
3.
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31STMARCH 2021......................................................... 29
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NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31STMARCH 2021................................................................................................ 30
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES........................................................................................... 30

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2. INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS NOTES................................................................. 31
3. EXPENDITURE NOTES............................................................................................... 32
4. BALANCE SHEET NOTES........................................................................................... 33
5 DEBTORS...................................................................................................................... 34
6 INVESTMENTS(SHORT TERM) ........................................................................................ 34
7 BANK ANDCASH........................................................................................................... 34
8 CREDITORS................................................................................................................... 34
9. ENDOWMENT FUNDS............................................................................................... 35
10. RESTRICTED FUNDS............................................................................................... 36
11. DESIGNATED FUNDS............................................................................................. 37
12. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS........................................................................................ 41
13. DISCLOSURE OF TRUSTEE AND STAFF REMUNERATION, RELATED
PARTY AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS.......................................................................... 43
14. RELATED CHARITIES............................................................................................. 43
15. PENSIONS................................................................................................................. 43
16. EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD.............................. 45
TREASURER'S STATEMENT............................................................................................. 46
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE GROVE
CENTRE CHURCH................................................................................................................ 46

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1. TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

1.1 Introduction

The Grove Centre Church is a multi-ethnic congregation worshipping in the Baptist and United Reformed traditions and sustaining a broad range of community activities for all ages through the Grove Centre – “a place for people”. We aim to be a worshipping, faithful, welcoming, growing and caring people in the heart of a wider community around Sydenham.

Within this report you will find a summary of our objects and activities in meeting our charitable aims and our core focus in both the short and longer terms.

Alongside our trustee annual report and accounts we present additional reports from our Minister, Grove Centre Management Committee, Administrator, Church groups and various community and user groups of the Grove Centre. We hope this gives a flavour of the wide variety of uses to which our buildings are put and of the community of which we are a part.

1.2 Objectives and Activities

Public Benefit

The activities conducted by the Church and through the Grove Centre as set out below are open to a wide public. Worship and some events are open to all. Other are aimed at specific groups or age ranges, with a wide variety of regular user groups and occasional bookings.

Collectively these activities contribute to the spiritual, moral, emotional or physical wellbeing of children from babes in arms through nursery and school years, adults at all stages with a variety of health needs and interests, and elderly people receiving social opportunities, care and nourishing lunches. The Church and Minister provide and encourage pastoral care and inclusion in a dynamic and open community that aims to be a servant of all who visit us.

The trustees have reviewed the Charity Commission guidance, and are satisfied that our activities clearly demonstrate the charity is providing a benefit to the public.

Our Purpose and Beliefs

The Constitution for the Grove Centre Church states that the principle purpose of the Church is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist and URC denominations. The Church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and /or other parts of the world.

In common with the United Reformed Church, we confess the catholic faith in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and believe that, in the ministry of the Word, through preaching and the study of scriptures, God makes known in each age God’s saving love, will for all people, and purpose for the world.

In common with the Baptist Union’s declaration of principle, we believe that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, is the sole and absolute authority in all matters pertaining to faith and practice, as revealed in the Holy Scriptures and by the Holy Spirit in our common life.

Our beliefs are further expressed in our Vision Statement:

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Church Activities

We engage in a range of activities as a Church and through the work of The Grove Centre:

Due to the coronavirus lockdown from March 2020 the Church temporarily ceased face to face meetings, but proceeded with shared acts of worship using Zoom video conferencing, with weekly newsletters distributed by email or in a printed version for older members. When restrictions eased, hybrid worship with a socially distanced congregation in the premises and other households joining using Zoom has been successfully used and is set to continue.

Grove Centre Activities

The Grove Centre also fulfils an overall goal of supporting and encouraging charitable social action, through sustaining a ‘place for people’ where all are welcomed. This includes:

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Due to the coronavirus lockdown from March 2020 the Centre was temporarily closed for groups and lettings, but volunteers distributed a hot meal to isolated local people in place of the Lunches service. To reduce outgoings two staff were furloughed under the government scheme. Cherish Nursery initially operated a reduced service for children of key workers but returned to a near-normal service when it was safe to do so.

Building for the Future Project

The Building for the Future project is aiming to transform The Grove Centre as a vibrant hub for community activities.

Our development will be:

And will provide:

See our separate Building for the Future booklet for full details.

Church members approved fundraising for the project in November 2016, and planning consent was eventually approved in December 2018. Further amendments had to be made to the scheme in light of forecast project costs, and with these updates the revised scheme received Listed Building Consent on 22 October 2019.

During 2020 the church was unable to hold local fund raising events, but continued to receive donations towards the project. We also made progress with the work required with the United Reformed Church and the Baptist Union Corporation to move from agreement in principle to the legal release of funds obtained from the sale of the former manse for use in the scheme.

Education Fund

In 2020/21 the church continued to receive gifts from members to be used to support students with a bursary towards education costs, and gave support to two full time students. These are restricted gifts and can only be used for this specific purpose.

Affiliation and Relationships

The Grove Centre Church is in membership with the Baptist Union of Great Britain (Baptist Union), the London Baptist Association and The United Reformed Church within the Southern Synod. We support and advance the work of our parent denominations through prayer, through financial contributions and through the participation of Church members.

We are also pleased to support local Baptist, URC and ecumenical gatherings, including Churches Together and Voluntary Services Lewisham.

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1.3 Achievements and Performance

Review of the Year – Grove Centre Church

For some 2020-21 may (understandably) feel like the year that was put on pause, but as a church we have been consistently busy, developing new patterns of working, and learning many new skills.

We’ve been very fortunate compared to most churches not to have had a break in meeting together for worship and fellowship throughout this period; though much of that has had to be online. Within a few days of Government and denominational guidance being issued

not to meet in person, we learned how to use Zoom and were able to meet for worship without a single Sunday missed. By the following Tuesday, our Lent study group were also meeting online. Since then many forms of gatherings have happened on Zoom. We were also able to very quickly turn our lunch service into a delivery service, with thanks to the flexibility of staff and volunteers.

We have remained in community with one another, having learned how to be more creative in how we achieve that. Many people have learned new skills and patterns of living that have made life sustainable over the last year, including a number of people who have been able to join Zoom despite having not been online before. It’s been a big learning curve for all of us, but a challenge to which we have risen admirably.

As Minister, Louise has been forced to master many new skills this year. Having managed to get us meeting online, it was now necessary to work out how to hold services online, and continue to learn and improve how this was done, with new technology and software; for example our Nativity service, which used a brand new (still in the testing phase!) feature that allowed us to run a PowerPoint as the background, and for the congregation to still be able to see Louise presenting and doing actions at the same time.

Then last summer we had a new challenge, of learning how to reopen worship in our building, without excluding those who still needed to say at home. So with some trial and error we all learned how to run our in-building services whilst allowing people at home to do more than just watch a live-stream of the service, but to be able to participate fully. The lessons we learned have been utilised to offer advice and training to several other Churches in the London Baptist Association who also wanted to run ‘hybrid’ services.

We also had to work out how to meet safely in person and within prescriptive regulations, including communion. This entailed a lot of risk assessments, measuring, learning and practicing a new way of being in the building. We were very fortunate that one of our Trustees has professional expertise in these matters.

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The church has also supported the work of the lunch service with many church members volunteering in roles such as co-ordinating orders, delivering lunches and collecting money.

Aware that a number of our people were not able to get online, our Minister started a weekly magazine, ‘Love in the Time of Corona’ at the start of the first lockdown, which was circulated either by email or by post - dependent on need - throughout the year. The

creation of a mailing list with growing numbers drove us to develop a more professional way of communicating. Using Mailchimp’s platform, we have been able to create an attractive template for communications. This will give us the ability to communicate with specific groups based on subject matter, and allow people to join the mailing list independently.

We have continued to mark all our festivals and special services, finding ways of making them work either online or in restrictive in-building meetings. An additional service was

added to our Advent programme as we gathered online for a Longest Night, or Blue Christmas, service, acknowledging the hurt and trauma of the previous few months, and looking forward in hope. We also offered a well-attended prayer garden on Good Friday, where individuals could move around various stations, reflecting on the events of Holy Week and our own experience of living through a pandemic.

A huge amount of work has been done by trustees and staff to sustain and improve the church building and services offered to the community, which is reflected in the Grove Centre report.

The church also worked hard to keep-up relationships with one another through this time, not only with the newsletter, but through phone calls and cards, Zoom Small Group and Coffee Mornings, Junior Church work sheets to do at home (often shared with us during the service) and deliveries of seasonal additional activities and gifts to children and older people who were stuck at home.

We give thanks to God for carrying us through this difficult year and beyond, knowing that whatever life throws at us, we’ve pulled together as a church through some of the worst times, and we’ll do so again when other challenges inevitably come along.

This has come at considerable cost to many, and we are grateful to all those who have been working hard to keep things running in the background.

“…your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you”. Matthew 6:4b

Alison Cutts

Church Secretary, 2020/21, reporting on behalf of the trustees

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Review of the Year – Grove Centre

This year began with the knowledge that our grant from Lewisham Council for the running of our weekday lunch service entered its final year, and had been reduced to £3,750, and that we were facing the uncertainty over Covid -19 and its impact on the Centre. All activities at the Church and Centre had stopped, with the exception of the provision of lunches, no longer served in house, but being delivered by numerous volunteers to those in need, and ‘shielding’.

This change was achieved through the help and dedication of a team of volunteers and David our Centre Manager, co-ordinating the lunch orders, arranging volunteers for deliveries and collecting the takings. A robust set of protocols was developed to protect both those delivering and those receiving the lunches. All people delivering were given letters stating why they were out and about.

The service grew to a point where we did not have the resources to increase capacity and, then as the first “lockdown” came to an end and some

volunteers returned to employment/University, we had to review the number of days the service was offered. We have served and delivered 3,252 meals over the year. We developed links with two local Co-op stores providing us with food nearing its ‘best before date’, and also formed a link with another church food service and benefited from some highly competitively priced meat from Smithfield market.

We applied for a London Response Covid Recovery Grant and also a grant from the City Bridge Trust to install a dishwasher which enables us to operate the kitchen with only one person (no longer needing two people in the confined space). Sadly a number of other grant applications were not successful, although we were very pleased to be offered a further year grant support from Lewisham Borough Council for 2021-22. Not a large amount but one which will help reduce next year’s forecast losses and assist us working towards self-sustainability.

The Centre and Church developed risk assessments and implemented Covid Secure measures to enable some activities to return. During the year the Cherish Nursery was able to re-open and at each step of the way we communicated with and welcomed back some of the user groups, including the after schools club and other children’s activities, before we were locked down for a second time.

We took the opportunity to complete some overdue and necessary maintenance on one of the main beams supporting the roof over the main Church Hall. This would have resulted in our having to close activities in the hall for over a week while this work was completed.

The closure also highlighted a number of issues with the water system in the main hall. We have renewed all the valves on the domestic water system enabling us to rectify a number of issues and control water usage more effectively.

The installation of the dishwasher also took on a life of its own and has led to much wider improvements in the kitchen with a pre-wash shower being installed, a new vegetable sink and one of the walls being reclad.

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The toilets in the main hall have also received a make-over. Thanks to Ian Bromley and Judith Warren and are now much more presentable. Work also continued in the House Hall garden with completion of the last section of gabion wall, and repair and refurbishment of all the garden benches. A big thank you to Helen and Patrick Reilly.

This period of pause and change has shown how flexible we can be and how we have managed to mobilise volunteers to assist during this period. It has highlighted some areas where we will be able to improve moving forward and hopefully assist in meeting some of the additional needs resulting from the year-long impact of the pandemic. One key area is how the Centre is managed, and the roles of the Trustees in this. We will continue to review this over the coming year, ensuing that the Centre is at the heart of the Church and the Church is at the heart of the Centre, as we make greater use of new technologies for meetings and seek to ensure we are meeting the needs of our community.

Without the help, understanding and flexibility of our employed team (David, Tyrone and Richard) this would have been even more challenging. Through their willingness to support, and with the invaluable help of Alison Cutts in organising the volunteers and co-ordinating orders and cash collections, we have been able to continue to support the work of the Church and also our wider community. I am grateful to all those who have helped and assisted in this.

The final paragraph of the last year’s report stated:

“As I write, we are continuing to deliver around 60 hot lunchtime meals to our vulnerable and shielding local community thanks to the volunteers who have come together to deliver this from the Centre. Just as last year began in uncertainty, this coming year begins with concern and unprecedented circumstances and while the size of the challenge may have increased I am confident with the flexibility of our staff, the support of our volunteers and the understanding of our users we will establish a new “normal” in the coming year”.

I can confidently say this, and more, has been achieved.

Ian Warren

Chair of Grove Centre Management 2020/21

Achievements during the Year

The achievements both of the Church and Centre, with the community we support, are highlighted in the various reports provided in our expanded annual report.

The principal achievements during 2020/21 were as follows:

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1.4 Community Organisations

The Grove Centre continues to hosts a wide range of services and activities. Many groups in were heavily restricted during coronavirus lockdown, but are emerging renewed in 2021.

Ageing Well in Lewisham Annual Report

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Ageing Well in Lewisham- LCC had been holding three small but loyally attended weekly social/activity groups at The Grove Centre: The Befrienders singing group, an arts and games group, and a gentle exercise group.

We have so missed getting to meet in person in the friendly, sun-filled space at The Grove. But Ageing Well has kept up with as many of our members as possible so that, when possible, our groups can resume smoothly.

We have been phoning members regularly and making doorstep visits. We have sent out activity care packages and delivered treats such as fish & chips or Christmas gift bags. We also

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have arranged food deliveries, signposted and assisted members, and referred them to numerous other activities and projects offered by other organisations across Lewisham.

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Our singing group, The Befrienders, has successfully moved onto Zoom every Tuesday morning and is open to new online joiners. The group has worked very hard to master new technology and explore it creatively.

They have collaborated remotely with other choirs, guested on a radio show, and participated in concerts. The Befrienders also have created several original songs and videos using recordings from Zoom, through WhatsApp voice message, down domestic telephone lines and on doorsteps.

Here are a few links to their lockdown work:

“Let Me Out!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC2MC6IXtXY

“What is Hope?”, https://soundcloud.com/user-202276554/what-is-hope

= “English Urban Garden”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v 6LOP5Ppt8RQ

We are very proud of the work. The Befrienders members have done and extremely grateful for the creative input and technical expertise of our fantastic session leaders, Natasha Lohan and Jenny Barwise, from Trinity Laban Conservatoire.

Members from our other groups have stayed busy and creative as well. They knitted, painted, gardened, and much more. We have been continuously inspired and amazed by the courage, flexibility, humour and kindness with which everyone faced the difficulties of the past year.

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We are sharing a few photos of our members' creative work during lockdown

We can't wait until we are all together again, enjoying a cup of tea and a laugh at The Grove Centre! We are really looking forward to hosting our groups at The Grove again.

Winnie Carlson

Assistant Programme Manager, Ageing Well in Lewisham

4-14 Barmeston Road, London SE6 3BH

www.ageingwellinlewisham.org

Cherish Nursery Annual Report

Cherish Day Nursery is a well-established, ‘GOOD’ rated Ofsted registered nursery offering the highest quality of childcare within a caring, safe and stimulating environment.

We wholeheartedly, understand that every child is unique and deserves the best possible start to life. This is supported by child development studies which are clear that children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experience between birth and age five have a major impact on their future. For children who attend our setting, we strive to provide them with the social, emotional and physical skills they need to thrive on and achieve their full potential. At Cherish Day Nursery, we believe there is no contradiction between teaching children and play, and, education and enjoyment should go hand-in-hand.

Community, Support and a positive mindset. These are three important factors that helped our nursery through the turbulent time of Covid-19. In March 2020, as with many other businesses big and small, we were faced with an enforced government closure. It was an unsettling time for our staff, the children and their families. It was also an unsettling time for the nursery business as a whole – we were unsure on how we would survive this uncertain time. However, survive we did and the stronger we have become.

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Through our community of families, staff and the church we were able to navigate successfully through the last year. Kind words, emails and cards kept our spirits up. The church worked with us, providing us with a reduction in rent for the couple of months we were closed to assist us financially. This ensured we were able to cover any other overheads we continued to have to meet whilst closed.

This support along with assistance from Ian in constructing our risk assessments on the reopening of the nursery, ensured a strong foothold with the church. As always, David, continues to be our beacon of light – always there to support and assist us where required on a day to day basis. As a whole we have always felt a part of the church community and welcomed by all, however through the pandemic we feel that this relationship has been further strengthened. We look forward to working together over the coming years to create happiness, positivity and lots of play for all that access the nursery and the Grove Centre.. Bhavisha Tailor, Director

Cherish Day Nursery & Heartwood Forest School Email: info@cherishdaynursery.com Website: www.cherishdaynursery.com

Dulwich Dog School Annual Report

Lockdown 2020 -2021 has meant that I have not been able to teach at the church for most of the year – instead I have had to learn how to educate my clients remotely on WhatsApp which has worked extremely well on a 1-2-1 basis.

As a dog trainer and canine behaviourist, it is my job to teach owners how to teach their canine companions to behave in a manner that is acceptable in and outside of their homes; If owners read The Dangerous Dogs Act 2014, they would realise how important this is. With the sudden surge in dog ownership during Lockdown, I have been reminded once again of the special relationship that exists between man and his dog. Lockdown has had (for many people) a negative impact on their lives and there have been many

owners attending my classes who have been thankful to have had the companionship of a dog – it has given them focus, comfort and has helped those suffering with anxiety/depression. They have thanked me for having taught them the skills required to know and understand this amazing species. As successful as my remote teaching has been, it is wonderful for us to be back at the church teaching five dogs (and their owners – all socially distanced.) The energy in the church brings that extra dimension that is lacking through a computer screen!

I am including two comments from owners who have attended my courses.

Sabi is an incredible young woman who faces health challenges every day. Her dog Lucy is by her side all the way.

Fiona and Jill attended my classes with their dog Kali and are being taught this year by my colleague Di Karn with their puppy Shanti.

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“The training from Dulwich dog school was really helpful,. They tort me really well. I’m disabled and they took the time to modify there training techniques so I could learn with my disability.”

Sabi with her dog Lucy.

“We have all thoroughly enjoyed the classes and would love to be involved in anything further. As an educator myself I must say your training skills are second to none”

Fiona and Jill with their dog Kali

Jane Ball

The Dulwich Dog School dulwichdogschool@talktalk.net

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes Annual Report

Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes have been on hold during the pandemic, but since April 2021 have filled up 3 hours of classes on a Tuesday after school, and kids are now back up and learning with us in our fun classes!

We have pupils from 4-9 years coming to learn the electronic keyboard with us in small groups and the facilities work for us really well.

Lovely room, good storage space, easy access, great office support. We hope to open another day in the coming year ahead as popularity increases.'

Ali Edwards

Director and Founder www.funkymonkey.info

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Junior Church Annual Report

Calling all children and parents of children!

Junior Church normally runs from 10.30am to 12noon each Sunday. Currently we have children from age 3 to 14 years. Children seem to have a natural faith in God. We aim to explore and nurture that faith through participating in activities, stories, discussion, music, art, craftwork, and games. Along with the main church we practice a progressive Christian ethos. It is not a requirement that parents attend the church service but we do need contact details and any relevant medical information first.

We provide a safe environment, in a ground floor hall, close to the church morning service, with access to garden. As a church we take our responsibilities for safeguarding seriously. Our safeguarding policies can be viewed on the website.

We are currently staffed with 2 regular experienced leaders with support from other church members. We cater for mixed age group and abilities. We use resources including “Roots” and “Spill The Beans”, and have regular planning meetings.

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The Challenges of Lockdown

In 2020-2021 we had to suspend onsite activities and learn how to do Junior Church differently. The context was to provide supportive, educational, fun , Christian based activities not just for children stuck at home but also whole families . Staffing also changed as Covid called one leader to other challenges.

Solutions: One of the leaders commenced creating a pack, built weekly from our usual resources, right from the start of lockdown in March 2020. This is still going now, taking a few hours a week in planning, as I write this in April 2021. It is shaped to be for a family group, led by an adult and to include both adults and children in games/ crafts/ readings/ discussions, prayer and music. There is also a stand alone worksheet that a child can hopefully enjoy tackling alone. Initially sent out by email we rapidly, after feedback, moved to paper format posted out for our core 5-6 families. We also introduced, after a few months, a teenage discussion sheet.

Feedback: We find that several families are using the resources regularly. Most of the core families appear more or less frequently on our online worship services and enjoy sharing their activity especially with the worksheet, but also on other activities.

Adapting: Early in the year the adult services changed from following the Revised Common Lectionary (used with the “Roots” resource) to the Narrative Lectionary. In order to help tie children and adult themes together we hunted down and began to use “Spill the Beans” resource that has published a complete 4 year cycle of the Narrative Lectionary.

Reviewing: The direction of the work has been regularly reviewed in the trustees meetings, always seeking if further changes, greater or smaller need to be made. Discussion by phone and on doorsteps with the families at times through the year gives feedback on how they are doing and if there are particular concerns.

Examples of Recent Sessions

We explored inclusiveness – based on the story of St Peter’s vision of a sheet filled with all manner of animal life. We also wondered if St Peter had a vision or fell asleep while praying and had a dream. A visual theme such as this led to some parachute games. The children enjoyed artwork with animal themes.

Taking the story of Jesus meeting his fishermen disciples after his resurrection – we just had to have fish and bread cooked on a charcoal fire – Fish finger pizza we made together and we cooked it on an outdoor fire. It went down well with a few crunchy bits! We also played with an inflatable boat in the garden

Younger children: For younger children we normally have a crèche that adjoins the main junior church area. Youngsters often find they can move from one to the other as suits them. During lockdown this is not operational.

Teenagers: We have several children in secondary school. In non-covid times they partly join with the younger ones and also have their own activities/ discussions and link with adult worship. During lockdown we have provided a regular discussion sheet created by “Spill The Beans”. We have also attempted to identify regional activities that they can link to.

Achievements: During the pandemic it has been good to keep the children and families engaged in exploring Christian themes and participating in the Church community. It will have supported family based discussions and attitudes. Linking the materials with the adult lectionary agenda has helped engage the children with the church adults. For parents/ carers it may be that regularly leading family based Christian activities for their own children may equip them for supporting activities such as Junior Church in the future.

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Outside of covid issues, our general Junior Church activities

There are the week by week achievements in seeing young people successfully learning and exploring together and reporting an enjoyable time, of letting young people see in the role models of the leaders an active and questioning Christian faith.

Then there are the much longer term achievements of seeing those young people mature into adults, participating actively in many spheres, often continuing to express their faith in God, even more often taking up positive roles and careers helping to serve people and care for our planet.

Wider activities: As lockdown ends we aim to re-introduce a range of activities through the year outside of Sunday services – including sessions in members’ houses and trips.

Invitation

If you would like you or your children to join us then either come to a church service at the Grove Centre Church, or contact us via the Grove Centre Office, www.thegrovecentre.org.uk

Richard Neal

Junior Church Leader for The Grove Centre Church

NCT Antenatal Courses Annual Report

The NCT antenatal course offers parents to be with information and emotional support for pregnancy, birth and caring for their newborn. The course prepares participants for the arrival of their new baby, whilst being guided through the changes and challenges of being a new mother or father.

During the pandemic these courses have continued to run online. However, we hope to return to in-person courses this summer.

In Sydenham our antenatal courses are run

by Lisette Blanchett Ball, who has been a qualified antenatal practitioner for 25 years.

Wendy Auricchio

Parent Services Team: Beckenham | Bexley | Bromley | Orpington

NCT, Brunel House, 11 The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NG www.nct.org.uk

Registered charity in England and Wales: 801395 and Scotland: SC041592

Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a strong society

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NIHONGOSCHOOL Annual Report

Thank you for supporting our Japanese class. It was great that we had face-to-face lessons in the Autumn Term following the guidelines at the time. We've switched to online lessons since December, but students are well and enjoying studying Japanese.

We have three more lessons left in June and I hope we can see my students at the Grove Centre soon. Hope everyone's well and have a nice summer.

Kazue Ono

kazue.ono.7.2@gmail.com info.nihongoshcool@gmail.com

Monday Evening Pilates Group Annual Report

It has been a very challenging time for the Monday Evening Pilates group.

Initially, Covid 19 meant staying at home, shutting down and feeling locked in, isolated, afraid and alone. As the teacher and group leader, I grappled with how best to support my clients individually and as a group, and gave them the option of trying the sessions on Zoom.

They all said yes, although none of them had used technology for anything other than emails or for work or studying.

I cannot put into words the gamut of emotions we went through that first month: tears of hilarity, frustration, helplessness and hopelessness coupled with a dogged determination of not giving up!!!

Attached is a screenshot of a Zoom session where one had no audio, one's video was off, one's camera was pointing the wrong way and two who were delighted not to be the problem that week!!!

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By May 2020, the new regime, still with a few glitches here and there, was very much anchored and had become a much appreciated "new normal" where I could continue the physical work that happened at the Grove Centre. My work now caters 50/50 to the groups' physical and mental/emotional health and well-being needs.

We also set up a WhatsApp Group to share anything and everything, and that has been invaluable. We have missed each other and being at the Grove Centre actually and socially but we have become spiritually, physically and emotionally stronger, more resilient, supportive, flexible and adaptable. All characteristics that will put us in good stead for what's to come.

We hope that others are able to look back and see the funny side of things that happened, acknowledge the difficult things that occurred and most importantly accept that you did the best you could, with the best you had at that given tumultuous time.

We will be back when everyone feels safe to do so, hopefully June or July 2021.

With love, gratitude, compassion and kindness,

Denise Dawkins and Monday Evening Pilates Group

9[th] Sydenham Beavers and Cubs Annual Report

This year has been eerily silent for our beavers, cubs and scouts. We have really missed seeing them, and all the activities and games they enjoy by partaking in the Scouting Programme.

However, in January ‘21, when parents were asked if they still regarded their children as part of 9th Sydenham Scouting, we had a list of 44 children who are our youth members. The scouts have been meeting on Zoom during the lockdowns, but the programme was quite limited, as we could not include running around games and physical learning activities. We have been planning in this ever-changing situation, looking forward to the time when we can return to face-to-face scouting.

While we were in full lockdown, we were unable to meet in person. Now we are in “amber” the Scout Association allows us to meet outdoors, provided we keep 2 metre distance. This has enabled our scouts to meet in the Grove garden which provides such a great space for running around. They are thrilled to be back.

Once we move into “amber” and “green” we will no longer need to keep 2 metres distance between each person present. Then we aim to restart beaver and cubs as well.

A couple of pictures showing beavers enjoying themselves outdoors, as we have done in the past and want to do again, just as soon as we can!

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We have strong links with the Grove Centre. The Grove Centre church has a formal sponsorship agreement with 9th Sydenham Scout group, which includes representation on our Executive Committee. We continue to be grateful for all the support we receive from the Grove Centre and look forward to opening up face-to-face scouting meetings again, for all our age groups, in the very near future.

Julia Anstey

Group Scout Leader, 9th Sydenham Scout Group

Sydenham Arts Film Annual Report

During a very difficult year, Sydenham Arts were incredibly grateful to The Grove Centre for hosting our monthly film screenings for the local community.

After two screenings last October, we sadly had to press pause again on our ever popular events, but we're glad to announce that we will be back from June 2021 with a film screening on the Last Thursday of each month!

Our screenings are open to all (subject to age restrictions on certain films) and we look forward to welcoming back our regular attendees and new ones! We showcase our films in a friendly atmosphere, with a short introduction before the film, and refreshments available to purchasewe are Sydenham's local independent cinema screen!

We start back with two acclaimed comedies.

On 24 June we'll be showing Oscar winner Taiki Waititi's Hunt For The Wilderpeople, and on 29 July we have the visually stunning and laugh-a-minute Kung Fu Hustle.

Films start at 7.30pm, and tickets (£7) can be booked on our website, www.sydenhamarts.co.uk

James Hodgson | Managing Director Registered Charity No. 1161590 Follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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1.5 Financial Review

Treasurer’s Report

The Grove Centre Church accounts consist of the Church General Fund (shown as the “Unrestricted Fund”), the Grove Centre Management Committee (“Grove Centre Designated Fund”), a number of smaller funds and appeals, and the valuation of the premises with which the church is endowed through the Baptist and URC trusts.

Regular donations to the Church, through standing orders, envelope giving and the open plate totalled £40,074, a 12.5% reduction. Fortunately several regular supporters moved from envelope donations to standing orders during the year, which offset some of the difference.

We also received generous one-off donations of £26,127, mostly in response to the financial challenge to the Grove Centre caused by coronavirus lockdown. By managing costs and using the HMRC job support scheme the Centre was able to mitigate the loss of income in the year. These precious gifts will be very helpful to support us in the year ahead.

Tax recovery through gift aid added £16,420 to the General Fund and a further £4,380 to other funds including Appeals, Buildings and Education, making £20,800 in total.

Church expenses rose by 3.9% due to the stipend cost of living increase, repairs to the manse balcony and costs for equipment, subscriptions and postage for remote working.

After making a contribution of £8,000 towards Grove Centre costs, the General Fund returned a surplus of £20,169 for the year including the additional donations received.

The Grove Centre Financial Secretary’s report provides a commentary on the year for the Grove Centre (Designated Fund). The charts below provide an overview of the year.

Building Fund Report

The church was very grateful to receive £20,539 in donations and gift aid recovery for the “Building for the Future” project. The only expenses were legal costs for work to agree an acceptable basis for the URC and Baptist Union Corporation capital contribution from the manse funds. This is proceeding towards conclusion early in 2021.

Local fund raising raised £289 through an excellent Valentine’s Day meal (distributed to be enjoyed at home) and donated profits from the sale of cards.

Building Funds have a year-end surplus of £100,402 from prior and current year funds.

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Education Fund Report

Continuing from 2017 the church received a number of gifts from members to be used to support students with a bursary towards education costs. These are restricted gifts and can only be used for this specific purpose. A total of £2,000 was donated, increased to £2,500 by gift aid tax recovery. £3,000 was provided in bursary support during the financial year.

Other Charitable Appeals

Charitable appeals raised £349 towards the Baptist World Mission Harvest Appeal supporting hospital work in Chad, one of the poorest countries in the world. £603 from Christmas offerings was gifted to St. Christopher’s Fellowship for work with vulnerable young people.

Confidence in IT Fund Report

The Church applied for and received a Hope Beyond grant from All Churches Trust, which is to be used to support IT confidence building to enhance social inclusion in the digital world. This has been recognised as income in 2020/21, but will be spent during 2021/22.

Paul Treece

Church Treasurer 2020/21

Grove Centre Financial Report

Within the main accounts under section 11.5 are the areas administered by the Grove Centre.

This year has been particularly challenging as our Financial Secretary has been working away from home and with the added complications of the pandemic has been unable to support the Grove in the way he would have wished. We are, however, fortunate to have the support of David Williams as the Centre Manager who inputs the data. I was fortunate that the pandemic affected my working pattern enabling me to complete the month end bank reconciliations with David to ensure we are producing accurate accounts.

The Centre’s forecasts and projections had to be amended at the start of the year in response to the pandemic and the closure of all activities except for the lunch delivery service. Our initial estimates showed a potential loss of £20,000 based on the assumptions over the impact of the pandemic.

The Furlough scheme was a blessing, which over the year has been essential in our efforts not to rely too heavily on the Church’s reserves and potential need to draw down £20,000. Alongside the Furlough scheme we applied for various grants and were successful in receiving a Covid Support Grant for the lunch delivery service of £3,384. This grant helped us cover volunteer travel expenses, and the cost of containers for serving and delivering the food and enhancing the sanitisation arrangements inside the Coffee Bar for those attending to collect the food for delivery. We were also successful in receiving a grant for the installation of a dishwasher to allow the lunch service to be run by one person in the kitchen. This grant was for £3,139 although the total project costs of installation and other improvements in the kitchen exceeded this amount. The Centre was able to predict food requirements of the lunch service more accurately, as everyone had to pre-order a week in advance and we were being given some food from our two local Co-operative stores. This enabled us to generate a small surplus from the lunch service.

Cherish Nursery was able to return earlier than planned, enabling us to improve on our forecast. The after school club was able to return, and a number of user groups attempted to come back between the lockdowns under our Covid Secure requirements and government

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guidance. We were also able to meet the needs of some counselling groups which needed Covid Secure premises and were permitted under Government guidelines. The income from lunches increased due to the increase demand from within our local vulnerable community.

Through close monitoring and management, and despite having spent £4,802 on various long term maintenance issues and received an additional £2,000 from Church reserves, the Centre managed to reduce its initial forecast loss to £1,270 excluding the major capital costs of £5,359 which will be depreciated. This is a major achievement given the reduction in revenue from our charitable activities of £29,434.

Ian Warren Grove Centre Chairman 2020/21

Accounting Standards

The Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2021 have been produced as Accruals Accounts, with a Statement of Financial Activities and a full Balance Sheet. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply 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 published in October 2019.

Though the threshold for mandatory accruals accounting is above the gross income of the charity, accruals accounting has been used, as is permitted by law, to provide a consistent basis for the presentation and assessment of the financial state of the Church.

Reserves Policy

As required by the Charities Act 2011 the deacons, as trustees of the church, have reviewed the Reserves Policy, taking guidance from the Baptist Union (F07 Charity Reserves, 2018).

The Grove Centre Church needs to maintain adequate reserves in order to cover large unexpected bills or repairs, to contribute towards occasional substantial building projects (e.g. new windows or roof) and to allow time for adjustments to be made if there is a significant reduction in income or increase in expenditure.

The trustees consider that current assets (debtors, investments, bank and cash) of six months’ regular income provide an appropriate target level of working capital and reserves.

In view of the likely draw on funds for the building project, the trustees have decided that a minimum of three months’ reserves should be retained for contingencies.

The net current assets of the Church, excluding Restricted and Endowment funds, were at £268,921 on 31[st] March 2021, equivalent to 22.1 months’ income (excluding special funds). This is £236,817 above the minimum three-month level of £32,103. This is in addition to the £180,848 available from the sale of the former Baptist manse.

After providing for three months’ reserves, the Church had £417,665 in funds that could be used towards Building for the Future, with the agreement of both parent denominations and subject to the coronavirus draw-down required to support the Grove Centre in 2021/22.

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1.6 Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The Grove Centre Church (including the Grove Centre) is constituted as a charitable trust registered with the Charity Commission on 8 April 2009 under the charity number 1129070. It is governed by the Constitution for the Grove Centre Church approved in January 2009.

Organisational Structure

The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity. The trustees meet together as a body monthly (except in August) and are responsible for the decisions taken in relation to running the Church and community facilities and the activities provided by the charity. To assist in the smooth running of the charity the trustees have set up a management committee that oversees the running of the facilities and community activities.

The Grove Centre Management Committee (GCMC) oversees the day to day running of the buildings and works to fulfil the vision for the Centre from the Church and report back to the trustees at each meeting. The GCMC met only a few times due to covid restrictions. The Chair and Financial Secretary of the GCMC are appointed by the Church and are also trustees. The day-to-day management of the Centre and its buildings are delegated through the GCMC to paid and volunteer staff. Notwithstanding the appointment of persons to accept responsibility for any of the Activities, all individuals, organisations, groups and committees operating within the life of the Church and their leaders shall be accountable to the Charity Trustees and also through any specific direction of the Church Members Meeting.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

The trustees are appointed in line with the Constitution, with nominations and elections from amongst the members of the Grove Centre Church. Long serving members of the Church who have been appointed as Life Deacons (where attending meetings), the Minister and the elected Deacons and Officers constitute the trustees.

The Grove Centre Management Committee is supported by a balance of nominated Church representatives, and representatives from the Centre’s various user groups. Consideration is given in appointing Church representatives to the Management Committee with relevant personal competence, specialist knowledge and skills.

Induction and Training of the Trustees

Following the election and appointment, new trustees are introduced to their role and the policies and procedures adopted by the charity along with a publication from the Charity Commission explaining the roles and obligations of a trustee. Trustees are also provided with an induction into the buildings to highlight issues connected to the operation of the Centre enabling them to be able to open up, lock up and operate the facilities as per the operational instructions. This assists in ensuring that the Trustees are aware of the scope of their responsibilities under the Charities Act and assists with the smooth running of the Centre.

Risk Management

The Trustees have assessed the risks the charity faces and have drawn up a risk matrix which identifies the major risks by area of activity, the nature of those risks and the likelihood of the risks happening and the measures taken to manage them. The Trustees review this risk matrix on an annual basis. The Trustees are satisfied that systems are in place, or arrangements are in hand to manage the risks that have been identified.

In particular, insurance cover is in place and the finances of the Grove Centre Church and Grove Centre are kept under review. Financial controls were reviewed during the year.

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Appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, supported by regular review of policies for those who work with children (Grove Centre Church) and vulnerable adults (Grove Centre) are undertaken in accordance with guidance from the Home Office.

1.7 Reference and Administrative Details

Legal Information

The Grove Centre Church is registered as Charity No. 1129070.

Church Address

2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, London SE26 6PL Website: www.thegrovecentre.org.uk

Trustees

The officers, life deacons and deacons of The Grove Centre Church, together with the Minister, are the Trustees. Those serving during the financial year were:

Minister: Revd Louise Polhill Church Secretary: Mrs Alison Cutts Church Treasurer: Mr Paul Treece Chair of Grove Centre Management: Mr Ian Warren Grove Centre Financial Secretary: Mr Xenophon Parker Deacons: Mr Ian Bromley Mrs Carole Eaton Mrs Grace Harawa Dr Richard Neal Mrs Helen Reilly Mrs Judith Warren Life Deacon: Mrs Elizabeth Noon

No trustees held the title to property belonging to the charity in the reporting period.

Bankers

Grove Centre Church: Co-operative Bank and Nationwide Building Society

Grove Centre: HSBC, Beckenham Branch and Barclays Bank, Sydenham Branch

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2. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2021

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2a
Charitable activities
2b
Other trading activities
2c
Investment income
2d
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
3a
Charitable activities
Grant funding of
activities
3b
Church activities
undertaken directly
3c
Grove Centre Church
Grove Centre
Management
3d
Building Project
3e
Total Expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
for the year
Transfers between funds
Other recognised
gains/(losses)
Net gains/(losses) on
revaluations of fixed assets
4
Actuarial gains/(losses) on
defined benefit pension
schemes
15
Net Movement in Funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total Funds brought forward
1stApril 2020
Total Funds carried
forward 31st March 2021		 Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Endowment Total 2021 Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£

82,621
31,183
7,912
121,716
95,340
37,294
37,294
66,728
680
680
5,225
146
68
2
595
811
2,604		 Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Endowment Total 2021 Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£

82,621
31,183
7,912
121,716
95,340
37,294
37,294
66,728
680
680
5,225
146
68
2
595
811
2,604
82,767
69,225
7,914
595
160,501
169,897
103
8,440
3,936
12,376
16,807
46,116
5
8,026
54,147
52,091
54,556
5
3,936
8,026
66,523
69,001
57,956
57,956
76,804
2,404
2,404
5,941
54,556
60,365
3,936
8,026
126,883
151,746
28,211
8,860
3,978
(7,431)
33,618
18,151
(5,542)
2,491
3,051
0
0
107,349
107,349
108,616
14,453
14,453
(6,072)
37,122
11,351
3,978
102,969
155,420
120,695
91,743
108,265
4,958
2,138,110 2,343,076 2,222,381
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079 2,498,496 2,343,076

Comparative figures for each fund are shown in the notes to the accounts

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3. BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2021

Unrestricted Funds
Restricted
Endowment
Notes General
Designated Funds
Funds
Total 2021 Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
4
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Total fixed assets
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Current Assets
Debtors
5
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
Investments
6
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
Bank and Cash
7
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
169,304
Total current assets
148,706
124,716
8,936
180,848
463,206
426,382
Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
8
(5,100)
(5,100)
(5,468)
Net Current Assets
Net current assets
148,706
119,616
8,936
180,848
458,106
420,914
Total assets less current
liabilities
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
Creditors: amounts falling
due after more than one year
Net assets or (liabilities)
excluding pension liability
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
Defined benefit pension
scheme (liability)
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
Total net assets or
liabilities
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076
Charity Funds
Endowment funds
9
1,641,056
1,641,056
1,645,436
Revaluation reserve
4
600,023
600,023
492,674
Restricted funds
10
8,936
8,936
4,958
Total restricted funds
8,936
2,241,079
2,250,015
2,143,068
Designated funds
11
119,616
119,616
108,265
Unrestricted funds
12
151,805
151,805
129,136
Pension reserve
15
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
Total unrestricted funds
128,865
119,616
248,481
200,008
Total Charity Funds
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076		 Unrestricted Funds
Restricted
Endowment
Notes General
Designated Funds
Funds
Total 2021 Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
4
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Total fixed assets
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Current Assets
Debtors
5
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
Investments
6
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
Bank and Cash
7
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
169,304
Total current assets
148,706
124,716
8,936
180,848
463,206
426,382
Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
8
(5,100)
(5,100)
(5,468)
Net Current Assets
Net current assets
148,706
119,616
8,936
180,848
458,106
420,914
Total assets less current
liabilities
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
Creditors: amounts falling
due after more than one year
Net assets or (liabilities)
excluding pension liability
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
Defined benefit pension
scheme (liability)
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
Total net assets or
liabilities
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076
Charity Funds
Endowment funds
9
1,641,056
1,641,056
1,645,436
Revaluation reserve
4
600,023
600,023
492,674
Restricted funds
10
8,936
8,936
4,958
Total restricted funds
8,936
2,241,079
2,250,015
2,143,068
Designated funds
11
119,616
119,616
108,265
Unrestricted funds
12
151,805
151,805
129,136
Pension reserve
15
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
Total unrestricted funds
128,865
119,616
248,481
200,008
Total Charity Funds
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076		 Unrestricted Funds
Restricted
Endowment
Notes General
Designated Funds
Funds
Total 2021 Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
4
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Total fixed assets
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Current Assets
Debtors
5
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
Investments
6
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
Bank and Cash
7
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
169,304
Total current assets
148,706
124,716
8,936
180,848
463,206
426,382
Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
8
(5,100)
(5,100)
(5,468)
Net Current Assets
Net current assets
148,706
119,616
8,936
180,848
458,106
420,914
Total assets less current
liabilities
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
Creditors: amounts falling
due after more than one year
Net assets or (liabilities)
excluding pension liability
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
Defined benefit pension
scheme (liability)
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
Total net assets or
liabilities
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076
Charity Funds
Endowment funds
9
1,641,056
1,641,056
1,645,436
Revaluation reserve
4
600,023
600,023
492,674
Restricted funds
10
8,936
8,936
4,958
Total restricted funds
8,936
2,241,079
2,250,015
2,143,068
Designated funds
11
119,616
119,616
108,265
Unrestricted funds
12
151,805
151,805
129,136
Pension reserve
15
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
Total unrestricted funds
128,865
119,616
248,481
200,008
Total Charity Funds
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076		 Unrestricted Funds
Restricted
Endowment
Notes General
Designated Funds
Funds
Total 2021 Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
4
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Total fixed assets
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Current Assets
Debtors
5
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
Investments
6
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
Bank and Cash
7
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
169,304
Total current assets
148,706
124,716
8,936
180,848
463,206
426,382
Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
8
(5,100)
(5,100)
(5,468)
Net Current Assets
Net current assets
148,706
119,616
8,936
180,848
458,106
420,914
Total assets less current
liabilities
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
Creditors: amounts falling
due after more than one year
Net assets or (liabilities)
excluding pension liability
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
Defined benefit pension
scheme (liability)
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
Total net assets or
liabilities
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076
Charity Funds
Endowment funds
9
1,641,056
1,641,056
1,645,436
Revaluation reserve
4
600,023
600,023
492,674
Restricted funds
10
8,936
8,936
4,958
Total restricted funds
8,936
2,241,079
2,250,015
2,143,068
Designated funds
11
119,616
119,616
108,265
Unrestricted funds
12
151,805
151,805
129,136
Pension reserve
15
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
Total unrestricted funds
128,865
119,616
248,481
200,008
Total Charity Funds
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
169,304
148,706
124,716
8,936
180,848
463,206
426,382
(5,100)
(5,100)
(5,468)
148,706
119,616
8,936
180,848
458,106
420,914
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
151,805
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,521,436
2,380,469
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076
1,641,056
1,641,056
1,645,436
600,023
600,023
492,674
8,936
8,936
4,958
8,936
2,241,079
2,250,015
2,143,068
119,616
119,616
108,265
151,805
151,805
129,136
(22,940)
(22,940)
(37,393)
128,865
119,616
248,481
200,008
128,865
119,616
8,936
2,241,079
2,498,496
2,343,076

The notes on pages 30 to 45 form an integral part of these accounts

These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 6[th] May 2021 and are signed on their behalf by

Church Treasurer

Church Secretary

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4. NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2021

1.

1a

Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, also noting guidance on church accounts provided by the United Reformed Church and the Baptist Union.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and 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 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 issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.

There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

1b

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the church in furtherance of its charitable objectives.

Designated funds are Unrestricted funds that have been designated for a specific purpose at the discretion of the church in furtherance of its charitable objectives, including grants for general Grove Centre running costs and subsidiary funds held within the groups and activities of the church.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor, or contained in the terms of a grant, including appeals for specific charitable causes.

Endowment funds are funds the capital of which must be maintained; normally only income arising from investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending on the purpose and terms on which the endowment was established.

1c

Tangible Fixed Assets

The Church premises – Main Hall, House and Youth Hall – and the Manse were included in the balance sheet at insurance rebuilding valuation in 2007 and are adjusted annually in line with insurance renewals, net of depreciation of major works that are substantially part of the building structure and thus included in the insurance value. Rebuilding valuations were re-assessed by Bernard Pett Surveying (Chartered Surveyors) at the request of the trustees in October 2012.

The cost valuation of buildings has been taken as the insurance valuation at 31[st] March 2014, updated from the 2012 values, for the opening position for FRS102. A revaluation reserve has been created for the movement in insurance valuation since 31[st] March 2014.

Furniture and equipment in the church premises and manse purchased before 1[st] April 2006 is considered fully depreciated to zero net book value. Building renewals and improvements, furniture and equipment over £1,000 purchased after 1[st] April 2006 are included at cost less depreciation charged.

1d

Depreciation

Depreciation has not been charged on the Church or Manse premises, because in the opinion of the Trustees, the residual value of the asset is not less than the original cost price.

Depreciation on other building renewals and improvements and other fixed assets is calculated to write of the cost on a straight-line basis over their expected useful life, at the following rates:

Building renewals and improvements 5% straight line (20 years) or 10% straight line (10 years) Furniture and long lasting fittings 5% straight line (20 years) or 10% straight line (10 years) Boilers, kitchen appliances, other plant and musical 10% straight line (10 years) instruments Amplification and computer equipment 20% straight line (5 years)

1e Investment Assets

The charity has current asset investments which include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturity of less than one year held for investment purposes rather than to meet short-term cash commitments as they fall due.

Quoted investments are stated at market value. All other investment assets are shown at cost. Changes in valuation over the year are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

1f

Income

All voluntary giving is included in the financial statements for the period in which it is received.

Donations under Gift Aid plus the associated tax recovery are recognised as income when the donation is received. Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Cash donations of up to £30 are recognised under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme within its annual limits. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.

The charity recognises Gift Aid recoveries due from HMRC as a debtor in the balance sheet until payment is received.

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Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).

The charity has received government grants in the reporting period from the London Borough of Lewisham.

Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.

All other income is generally recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

1g Expenses and Liabilities

The URC Ministry & Mission Fund contribution is paid regularly and is included in the financial statements for the year to which it relates. The church has a policy to contribute at the same level to the URC and to the Baptist Union, London Baptist Association, Baptist Home Mission Fund and Baptist Mission Society combined, thereby maintaining equal contributions to both parent denominations.

Resources expended are recognised in the period to which they are incurred and include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. They are allocated to the particular activity to which they relate.

Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. An example is hall deposits held for future events.

No material stock items are held as assets either for charitable activities or for sale as other trading activities. Small purchases of Traidcraft and food for the Lunches service are accounted for as expenses when invoices are settled.

Governance and support costs are not material for the charity, so are not reported separately in the accounts.

As most of the management and activity of the church is carried out by volunteers, this intangible cost is not included in the financial statements as this voluntary contribution to the life of the church is incalculable.

1h Taxation

As part of the United Reformed Church and the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the church is an excepted charity within the meaning of the Taxes Acts. Accordingly, it is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income and capital gains received to the extent that such income or gains are applied to exclusively charitable purposes. No provision for taxation has been made in these financial statements.

2. Income and Endowments Notes

2a
Donations and Legacies
Charitable appeals
Standing order giving
Envelope scheme
Church collections
Sundry donations
Tax refunds under Gift Aid
Grants received
Grove Centre Church
Sundry donations
Tax refunds under Gift Aid
Education Fund
Sundry donations
Tax refunds under Gift Aid
Building Project
Sundry donations
Grove Centre Grants
Grove Centre Management
Total
2b
Charitable activities
Lunches club
Cherish nursery
Grove Centre user groups
Grove Centre lettings
Weekday coffee bar
Grove Centre Management
Total		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
Total 2021
Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£

881
881
2,888
37,810
60
37,870
36,125
2,115
2,115
7,774
149
149
2,009
26,127
26,127
2,994
16,420
81
16,501
12,277
4,350
4,350
82,621
60
5,312
87,993
64,067
2,000
2,000
4,200
500
500
1,050
2,500
2,500
5,250
16,247
95
16,342
11,285
3,875
5
3,880
2,603
20,122
100
20,222
13,888
728
728
900
10,273
10,273
11,235
11,001
11,001
12,135
82,621
31,183
7,912
121,716
95,340
11,701
11,701
7,584
19,602
19,602
24,002
5,328
5,328
21,582
663
663
13,377
183
37,294
37,294
66,728
37,294
37,294
66,728

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Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total 2021 Total 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
2c Income from other
trading activities
Building fund events 289 289
3,591
Sarham Carers & Toddlers 138
Grove Centre Church 289 289
3,729
Traidcraft & Fair Trade 311 311
1,245
Office services 80 80
124
Lunches club social 127
Grove Centre Management 391 391
1,496
Total 680 680
5,225
2d Investment Income
Bank interest 24
28		 52
527
Investment interest 122
40
2		 164
550
BUC Manse Trust TS106 595
595
1,527
Total 146
68
2
595
811
2,604
3. Expenditure Notes
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total 2021 Total 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
3a Raising Funds
Building Project fund publicity 103
Total 103
3b Grant funding of activities
Charitable appeals (10.4) 936 936
2,960
Friendship Group grants (11.7) 250
Church grants (12.4.2d) 8,440 8,440
9,097
Grants to institutions 8,440 936 9,376
12,307
Education fund (10.7) 3,000 3,000
4,500
Grants to individuals 3,000 3,000
4,500
Total 8,440 3,936 12,376
16,807
3c Church activities undertaken directly
Ministry costs (12.4.2a) 34,893 34,893
36,928
Manse costs (12.4.2b) 6,989 6,989
4,773
Church activities (12.4.2c) 4,234 4,234
2,463
Endowments depreciation 8,026
8,026
7,728
Friendship Group (Monday) 5 5
105
Sarham Carers & Toddlers 34
Youth Project 60
Total 46,116
5		 8,026
54,147
52,091

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Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total 2021 Total 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
3d Grove Centre Management activities undertaken directly
Staff costs (11.5.2a) 24,769 24,769
38,662
Food costs (11.5.2b) 8,424 8,424
8,787
Equipment costs (11.5.2c) 953 953
1,244
Premises costs (11.5.2d) 18,838 18,838
21,757
Other costs (11.5.2e) 4,972 4,972
6,354
Total 57,956 57,956
76,804
3e Building Project activities undertaken directly
Legal advice & fees 2,404 2,404
Architect fees & planning 5,941
Total 2,404 2,404
5,941

3f Support and Governance costs

The administration of The Grove Centre is a charitable activity included in staff costs under note 11.5.2a. No costs were incurred for Governance in the year

4. Balance Sheet Notes

4
Tangible fixed assets
Notes
Freehold
Land &
Buildings
Leasehold
Land &
Buildings
Motor
Vehicles
Fixtures,
Fittings &
Equipment
Total 2021
Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
4.1
Cost
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
1,973,084
50,338
2,023,422
1,903,418
Additions (major works)
3,051
2,308
5,359
11,388
Disposals
Revaluation of fixed assets
107,349
107,349
108,616
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
2,083,484
52,646
2,136,130
2,023,422
4.2
Accumulated Depreciation
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
34,856
29,011
63,867
55,696
Net charge for the year
5,274
3,659
8,933
8,171
Disposals
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
40,130
32,670
72,800
63,867
4.3
Net Book Value
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
1,938,228
21,327
1,959,555
1,847,722
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
2,043,354
19,976
2,063,330
1,959,555
See Note 1c for accounting policy and the basis of valuations and the revaluation reserve.
All of the fixed assets are used for charitable purposes.
4.4
Tangible fixed assets by fund
Notes
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
Total 2021
Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
1,698
1,957,857
1,959,555
1,847,722
Additions (major works)
2,308
3,051
5,359
11,388
Depreciation
(907)
(8,026)
(8,933)
(8,171)
Revaluation of fixed assets
107,349
107,349
108,616
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
Revaluation reserve
600,023
600,023
492,674
Book value before revaluation
3,099
1,460,208
1,463,307
1,466,881		 Freehold
Land &
Buildings
Leasehold
Land &
Buildings
£
£		 Motor
Vehicles
£		 Fixtures,
Fittings &
Equipment
Total 2021
Total 2020
£
£
£
50,338
2,023,422
1,903,418
2,308
5,359
11,388
107,349
108,616
52,646
2,136,130
2,023,422
1,973,084
3,051
107,349
2,083,484
29,011
63,867
55,696
3,659
8,933
8,171
32,670
72,800
63,867
34,856
5,274
40,130
1,938,228 21,327
1,959,555
1,847,722
2,043,354 19,976
2,063,330
1,959,555
3,099
2,060,231
2,063,330
1,959,555
600,023
600,023
492,674
3,099
1,460,208
1,463,307
1,466,881

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Notes
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
Total 2021
Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
5
Debtors
5.1
Debtors at 31st March 2021
HMRC – Gift Aid Receivable
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
5.2
Movements on debtors in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
11,832
2,579
997
15,408
18,739
Movement in year
4,294
1,296
(411)
5,179
(3,331)
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
6
Investments (short term)
6.1
Investments at 31st March 2021
Nationwide 95day Saver A/c
42,032
19,064
485
61,581
61,417
BUC Manse Trust TS106
180,848
180,848
180,253
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
6.2
Movements on investments (short term) in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
41,910
19,024
483
180,253
241,670
239,593
Additional deposits in year
Addition of interest in year
122
40
2
595
759
2,077
Disposals withdrawn in year
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
7
Bank and Cash
7.1
Bank and cash at 31st March 2021
Co-operative Church A/c
53,881
52,923
7,865
114,669
75,431
Nationwide Instant Saver A/c
36,667
44,790
81,457
81,406
HSBC Grove Centre A/c / L&SC
2,634
2,634
11,985
Cash Grove Centre A/c
228
228
125
Bank Lunch & Social Club
1,131
1,131
1,131
Cash Sarham/Monday Group
71
71
226
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
170,304
7.2
Movements on bank and cash inyear
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
73,696
93,130
3,478
170,304
153,161
Movement in year
16,828
8,357
4,387
29,572
16,616
Addition of interest in year
24
290
314
527
Transfers between funds
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
170,304
8
Creditors
8.1
Creditors at 31st March 2021 (falling due within 12 months)
Hall hire & Nursery deposits held
3,850
3,850
4,440
Centre letting paid in advance
130
Anthony Collins LLP to 31/3/21
1,250
1,250
LBL grant 2019/20 recv’d 30/3/20
938
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
5,100
5,100
5,468
8.2
Movements on creditors in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
5,468
5,468
5,513
Movement in year
(368)
(368)
(45)
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
5,100
5,100
5,468		 Notes
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
Total 2021
Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
5
Debtors
5.1
Debtors at 31st March 2021
HMRC – Gift Aid Receivable
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
5.2
Movements on debtors in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
11,832
2,579
997
15,408
18,739
Movement in year
4,294
1,296
(411)
5,179
(3,331)
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
6
Investments (short term)
6.1
Investments at 31st March 2021
Nationwide 95day Saver A/c
42,032
19,064
485
61,581
61,417
BUC Manse Trust TS106
180,848
180,848
180,253
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
6.2
Movements on investments (short term) in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
41,910
19,024
483
180,253
241,670
239,593
Additional deposits in year
Addition of interest in year
122
40
2
595
759
2,077
Disposals withdrawn in year
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
7
Bank and Cash
7.1
Bank and cash at 31st March 2021
Co-operative Church A/c
53,881
52,923
7,865
114,669
75,431
Nationwide Instant Saver A/c
36,667
44,790
81,457
81,406
HSBC Grove Centre A/c / L&SC
2,634
2,634
11,985
Cash Grove Centre A/c
228
228
125
Bank Lunch & Social Club
1,131
1,131
1,131
Cash Sarham/Monday Group
71
71
226
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
170,304
7.2
Movements on bank and cash inyear
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
73,696
93,130
3,478
170,304
153,161
Movement in year
16,828
8,357
4,387
29,572
16,616
Addition of interest in year
24
290
314
527
Transfers between funds
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
170,304
8
Creditors
8.1
Creditors at 31st March 2021 (falling due within 12 months)
Hall hire & Nursery deposits held
3,850
3,850
4,440
Centre letting paid in advance
130
Anthony Collins LLP to 31/3/21
1,250
1,250
LBL grant 2019/20 recv’d 30/3/20
938
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
5,100
5,100
5,468
8.2
Movements on creditors in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
5,468
5,468
5,513
Movement in year
(368)
(368)
(45)
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
5,100
5,100
5,468		 Notes
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
Total 2021
Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
5
Debtors
5.1
Debtors at 31st March 2021
HMRC – Gift Aid Receivable
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
5.2
Movements on debtors in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
11,832
2,579
997
15,408
18,739
Movement in year
4,294
1,296
(411)
5,179
(3,331)
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
6
Investments (short term)
6.1
Investments at 31st March 2021
Nationwide 95day Saver A/c
42,032
19,064
485
61,581
61,417
BUC Manse Trust TS106
180,848
180,848
180,253
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
6.2
Movements on investments (short term) in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
41,910
19,024
483
180,253
241,670
239,593
Additional deposits in year
Addition of interest in year
122
40
2
595
759
2,077
Disposals withdrawn in year
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
7
Bank and Cash
7.1
Bank and cash at 31st March 2021
Co-operative Church A/c
53,881
52,923
7,865
114,669
75,431
Nationwide Instant Saver A/c
36,667
44,790
81,457
81,406
HSBC Grove Centre A/c / L&SC
2,634
2,634
11,985
Cash Grove Centre A/c
228
228
125
Bank Lunch & Social Club
1,131
1,131
1,131
Cash Sarham/Monday Group
71
71
226
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
170,304
7.2
Movements on bank and cash inyear
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
73,696
93,130
3,478
170,304
153,161
Movement in year
16,828
8,357
4,387
29,572
16,616
Addition of interest in year
24
290
314
527
Transfers between funds
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
170,304
8
Creditors
8.1
Creditors at 31st March 2021 (falling due within 12 months)
Hall hire & Nursery deposits held
3,850
3,850
4,440
Centre letting paid in advance
130
Anthony Collins LLP to 31/3/21
1,250
1,250
LBL grant 2019/20 recv’d 30/3/20
938
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
5,100
5,100
5,468
8.2
Movements on creditors in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
5,468
5,468
5,513
Movement in year
(368)
(368)
(45)
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
5,100
5,100
5,468		 Notes
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
Total 2021
Total 2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
5
Debtors
5.1
Debtors at 31st March 2021
HMRC – Gift Aid Receivable
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
5.2
Movements on debtors in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
11,832
2,579
997
15,408
18,739
Movement in year
4,294
1,296
(411)
5,179
(3,331)
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
16,126
3,875
586
20,587
15,408
6
Investments (short term)
6.1
Investments at 31st March 2021
Nationwide 95day Saver A/c
42,032
19,064
485
61,581
61,417
BUC Manse Trust TS106
180,848
180,848
180,253
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
6.2
Movements on investments (short term) in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
41,910
19,024
483
180,253
241,670
239,593
Additional deposits in year
Addition of interest in year
122
40
2
595
759
2,077
Disposals withdrawn in year
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
7
Bank and Cash
7.1
Bank and cash at 31st March 2021
Co-operative Church A/c
53,881
52,923
7,865
114,669
75,431
Nationwide Instant Saver A/c
36,667
44,790
81,457
81,406
HSBC Grove Centre A/c / L&SC
2,634
2,634
11,985
Cash Grove Centre A/c
228
228
125
Bank Lunch & Social Club
1,131
1,131
1,131
Cash Sarham/Monday Group
71
71
226
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
170,304
7.2
Movements on bank and cash inyear
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
73,696
93,130
3,478
170,304
153,161
Movement in year
16,828
8,357
4,387
29,572
16,616
Addition of interest in year
24
290
314
527
Transfers between funds
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
90,548
101,777
7,865
200,190
170,304
8
Creditors
8.1
Creditors at 31st March 2021 (falling due within 12 months)
Hall hire & Nursery deposits held
3,850
3,850
4,440
Centre letting paid in advance
130
Anthony Collins LLP to 31/3/21
1,250
1,250
LBL grant 2019/20 recv’d 30/3/20
938
Balance at 31stMarch 2021
5,100
5,100
5,468
8.2
Movements on creditors in year
Brought forward 1stApril 2020
5,468
5,468
5,513
Movement in year
(368)
(368)
(45)
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
5,100
5,100
5,468
42,032
19,064
485
180,848
242,429
241,670
114,669
75,431
81,457
81,406
2,634
11,985
228
125
1,131
1,131
71
226
90,548
101,777
7,865		 200,190
170,304
170,304
153,161
29,572
16,616
314
527
90,548
101,777
7,865		 200,190
170,304
3,850
4,440
130
1,250
938
5,100 5,100
5,468
5,468
(368)		 5,468
5,513
(368)
(45)
5,100 5,100
5,468

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9. Endowment Funds

9.1 Movement in Endowment Funds during year

1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
Grove Centre Church and
Youth Hall, Jews Walk
1,071,729
5,159
58,192
3,051
1,127,813
Grove Centre House,
2 Jews Walk
562,639
2,708
36,468
596,399
Baptist Manse
503,742
595
159
12,689
516,867
Movement in funds for year to
31stMarch 2021
2,138,110
595
(8,026)
107,349
3,051
2,241,079
Assets in Endowment Funds
Tangible
Investments
Net Current Assets
31stMarch
Fixed Assets
Gift Aid /
Receivable
Investments
(short term)
Bank / cash
2021
Grove Centre Church and
Youth Hall, Jews Walk
1,127,813
1,127,813
Grove Centre House,
2 Jews Walk
596,399
596,399
Baptist Manse
336,019
180,848
516,867
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
2,060,231
180,848
2,241,079
Revaluation reserve
(600,023)
(600,023)
Book value before revaluation
1,460,208
180,848
1,641,056
Transfers into and out of Endowment Funds in year
Transfers into
Fund
Transfers out
of Fund
Net Transfers
Description
Date of
Transfer
Grove Centre Fund
3,051
3,051 GC Kitchen improvements
31/3/21
Total transfers in / out
3,051
3,051
Movement in Endowment Funds (prior year)
1stApril 2019
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
Grove Centre Church and
Youth Hall, Jews Walk
999,358
4,861
65,844
11,388
1,071,729
Grove Centre House,
2 Jews Walk
534,784
2,708
30,563
562,639
Baptist Manse
490,165
1,527
159
12,209
503,742
Movement in funds for year to
31stMarch 2020
2,024,307
1,527
(7,728)
108,616
11,388
2,138,110		 1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
1,071,729
5,159
58,192
3,051
1,127,813
562,639
2,708
36,468
596,399
503,742
595
159
12,689
516,867		 1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
1,071,729
5,159
58,192
3,051
1,127,813
562,639
2,708
36,468
596,399
503,742
595
159
12,689
516,867		 1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
1,071,729
5,159
58,192
3,051
1,127,813
562,639
2,708
36,468
596,399
503,742
595
159
12,689
516,867
2,138,110
595
(8,026)
107,349
3,051
2,241,079
Net Current Assets
31stMarch
Gift Aid /
Receivable
Investments
(short term)
Bank / cash
2021
1,127,813
596,399
180,848
516,867
2,060,231 180,848
2,241,079
(600,023) (600,023)
1,460,208 180,848
1,641,056

Net Transfers
Description
Date of
Transfer
3,051 GC Kitchen improvements
31/3/21
3,051 3,051
2,024,307
1,527
(7,728)
108,616
11,388
2,138,110

9.2 Assets in Endowment Funds

9.3 Transfers into and out of Endowment Funds in year

9.4 Movement in Endowment Funds (prior year)

9.5 Grove Centre Church and Youth Hall, Jews Walk

The land and buildings of The Grove Centre Church and Youth Hall in Jews Walk are held in Trust by the London Congregational Union Incorporated (administered by the United Reformed Church (Southern Province) Trust Limited) and are subject to a Sharing Agreement with the Baptist Union Corporation Limited from 21[st] January 1972.

9.6 Grove Centre House, 2 Jews Walk

The land and buildings of The Grove Centre Church House, 2 Jews Walk are held in Trust by the London Congregational Union Incorporated (administered by the United Reformed Church (Southern Province) Trust Limited) and is subject to a Sharing Agreement with the Baptist Union Corporation Limited from 21[st] January 1972.

9.7 Baptist Manse

The land and buildings of the Baptist Manse, 41 Beaulieu Avenue, purchased on 1[st] August 2013, are held in Trust by the Baptist Union Corporation Limited and are subject to a Sharing Agreement with the London Congregational Union Incorporated (administered by the United Reformed Church Southern Synod) from 19[th] December 1972.

The previous manse at 17 Gaynesford Road was sold in 2013. The net proceeds are held in BUC Trust Fund TS106.

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10. Restricted Funds

10.1 Movement in Restricted Funds during year

Church & Centre Appeals
Organ Fund (Restricted)
Confidence in IT with coffee
Education Fund (Restricted)
Building Project (Restricted)
Movement in funds for year to
31stMarch 2021		 1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
962
936
26
483
2
485
4,350
4,350
4,450
2,500
3,000
3,950
25
100
125
4,958
7,914
(3,936)
8,936

10.2 Assets in Restricted Funds

Church & Centre Appeals
Organ Fund (Restricted)
Confidence in IT with coffee
Education Fund (Restricted)
Building Project (Restricted)
Carried forward 31stMar 2021		 Tangible
Debtors
Net Current Assets
31stMarch
Fixed Assets Due within 12
months
Gift Aid
Receivable
Investments
(short term)
Bank / cash
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
81
(55)
26
485
485
4,350
4,350
500
3,450
3,950
5
120
125		 Net Current Assets 31stMarch
2021
£

26
0
586
485
7,865
8,936

10.3 Movement in Restricted Funds (prior year)

Church & Centre Appeals
Organ Fund (Restricted)
Special Collections (SH 2019)
Education Fund (Restricted)
Building Project (Restricted)
Movement in funds for year to
31stMarch 2020		 1stApril 2019
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
£
£
£
£
2,960
2,960
479
4
3,700
5,250
4,500
1,199
165
1,489
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
£
£
£		 Transfers
£		 31stMarch
2020
£
2,960
2,960
483
4,450
150
25
5,378
8,379
(8,949)		 150
4,958

10.4 Church & Centre Appeals

The Appeals Fund is used to ring-fence donations made in response to specific charitable appeals and grants.

Christian Aid Week
BMS Harvest Chad
St.Christophers’ Fellowship
Christmas offering		 Offerings
collected
Gift Aid tax
recovery
Total Year
2021
Description
Prior Year
2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
10
10
Christian Aid Week
DEC Africa Cyclone Idai
DEC Africa Ebola
738
645
460
349
349
BMS Harvest South
Sudan
307
522
81
603
St.Christophers’ Fellowship
337
Lewisham Foodbank
(carols)
473
Total for Church Appeals 881
81
962
2,960

Gift aid tax recovery is only made on cash offerings and cheques made out to The Grove Centre Church. Gift aided offerings made out to named charities are passed on for their own tax recovery in due course.

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Notes 1stApril 2020 Income Expenses Transfers 31stMarch Prior Year
2021 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £

10.5 Organ Fund (Restricted)

The Organ Fund was created by the legacy of Olive Carter and has been added to by the Church in prior years. It was given to repair the organ in the Grove Centre or replace it with a modern instrument. The organ has now been removed, as it was beyond repair. The future use of this fund is subject to the trustees’ decision.

Interest on investments 2 2
4
Total for Organ Fund (Rest) 483
2		 485
483
Confidence in IT with coffee (Restricted)
The Confidence in IT with coffee fund is for the delivery of a grant funded by Hope Beyond All Churches Trust to support
education in the use of IT to engage in social and online activities. No funds were expended during2020/21.
Grant received 4,350 4,350
Movement in fund for year to 31st 4,350 4,350
March 2021
Education Fund (Restricted)
The Education Fund is used to provide bursaries to students supported by Restricted gifts to the Grove Centre Church.
Donations to fund 2,000 2,000
4,200
Income tax recovery 500 500
1,050
Education bursaries & grants 3,000
(3,000)		 (4,500)
Movement in fund for year to 31st 4,450
2,500		 (3,000)
3,950
4,450
March 2021
Building Project (Restricted)
The Building Project fund was created in 2012 to manage funds raised and expended on planning and surveys for the
possible redevelopment of the Grove Centre House and passage between the House and the Main Hall.
Donations to fund 95 95
140
Donations T/f from groups 150
Income tax recovery 5 5
25
Architect & Planning fees (1,489)
Movement in fund for year to 31st 25
100		 125
25
March 2021

10.6 Confidence in IT with coffee (Restricted)

10.7 Education Fund (Restricted)

10.8 Building Project (Restricted)

11. Designated Funds

11.1 Movement in Designated Funds during year

1stApril 2020 Income Expenses Gains and Transfers 31stMarch
Losses 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
Building Project (Designated) 82,242
20,440		 2,404 100,277
Grove Centre Management 9,483
48,686		 57,956 2,641 2,854
Lunch & Social Club 1,040 1,040
Friendship Group (Monday) 166 5 (150) 11
Organ Fund (Designated) 623
1		 624
Sarham Carers Group 60 60
Youth Project 14,651
99		 14,750
Movement in funds for year to 108,265
69,226		 (60,365) 2,491 119,616
31stMarch 2021

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Tangible Creditors Net Current Assets Current Assets 31stMarch
Fixed Assets Due within 12 Int/Gift Aid Investments Bank / cash 2021
months Receivable (short term)
£ £ £ £ £ £
11.2 Assets in Designated Funds
Building Project (Designated) (1,250) 3,875 97,652 100,277
Grove Centre Management (3,850) 3,750 2,954 2,854
Lunch & Social Club 1,040 1,040
Fellowship Group (Monday) 11 11
Organ Fund (Designated) 624 624
Sarham Carers Group 60 60
Youth Project 14,690 60 14,750
C/forward 31stMarch 2021 (5,100) 3,875 19,064 101,777 119,616

11.3 Movement in Designated Funds (prior year)

Building Project (Designated)
Grove Centre Management
Lunch & Social Club
Friendship Group (Monday)
Organ Fund (Designated)
Sarham Carers Group
Youth Project
Movement in funds for year to
31stMarch 2020		 1stApril 2019
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
£
£
£
£
69,193
17,604
4,555
11,216
80,359
76,804
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
£
£
£
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
£
£
£		 Transfers
£		 31stMarch
2020
£
82,242
(5,288)
9,483
1,040 1,040
277
494
355
617
6
56
138
34
14,520
191
60		 (250) 166
623
(100) 60
14,651
96,919
98,792
(81,808)		 (5,638)
108,265

11.4 Building Project (Designated)

1stApril 2020 Income Expenses Transfers 31stMarch Prior Year
2021 2020
The Building Project fund was created in 2012 to manage funds raised and expended on planning and surveys for the
possible redevelopment of the Grove Centre House and passage between the House and the Main Hall.
Donations to Building fund 16,247 16,247 11,145
Social and fund raising events 289 289 3,591
Income tax recovery 3,875 3,875 2,578
Interest received 28 28 290
Total incoming resources 20,439 20,439 17,604
Fund raising and publicity 103
Legal advice & fees 2,404 2,404
Architect & Planning fees 4,452
Total resources expended 2,404 2,404 4,555
Movement in fund for year to 31st 82,242 20,439 (2,404) 100,277 82,242
March 2021

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11.5 Grove Centre Management

The Grove Centre Management Fund is used to maintain the premises at Jews Walk and to run the community activities of The Grove Centre. It is administered by The Grove Centre Management Committee.

11.5.1 Grove Centre Income
Donations and legacies
Sundry donations
Grove Centre Church/Covid19
Sarham donation to Centre
Grants received (LBL)
Grants received (Other/Covid)
Charitable activities
Lunches club
Cherish nursery
Grove Centre user groups
Grove Centre lettings
Weekday coffee bar
Other trading activities
Traidcraft & Fair Trade
Office services
Lunches club social
Total incoming resources
11.5.2 Grove Centre Expenditure
11.5.2a Staff Costs
Centre staff salaries
HMRC job support scheme
Employer pension contribution
Employer National Insurance
11.5.2b Food Costs
Lunches club food
Traidcraft & fair trade food
11.5.2c Equipment Costs
Equipment purchases
Equipment maintenance
11.5.2d Premises Costs
Minor works / maintenance
Centre Electricity
Centre Gas
Waste Collection
Water and Sewerage
Cleaning materials/services
Insurance		 1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
Prior Year
2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
728
728
900
8,000
8,000
6,000
100
3,750
3,750
11,235
6,523
6,523
11,001
8,000
19,001
18,235
11,701
11,701
7,584
19,602
19,602
24,002
5,328
5,328
21,582
663
663
13,377
183
37,294
37,294
66,728
311
311
1,245
80
80
124
127
391
391
1,496
48,686
8,000
56,686
86,459
33,370
33,370
37,415
(9,275)
(9,275)
664
664
851
10
10
396
24,769
24,769
38,662
7,986
7,986
7,745
438
438
1,042
8,424
8,424
8,787
32
32
454
921
921
790
953
953
1,244
4,802
4,802
4,031
3,014
3,014
3,462
4,646
4,646
4,592
733
733
2,163
1,237
1,237
2,913
2,031
2,031
2,248
2,375
2,375
2,348
18,838
18,838
21,757

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Income
Expenses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
Prior Year
2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
e Other Costs
Licences
158
158
939
Centre sundries & postage
414
414
705
Volunteer expenses
529
529
318
Stationery & print / copies
1,633
1,633
2,201
Telephone / Internet
2,238
2,238
2,110
Training
81
4,972
4,972
6,354
Total resources exc Major Wks
57,956
57,956
76,804
Major Works (capital cost)
5,359
5,359
11,388
Total resources expended
57,956
5,359
63,315
88,192
Movement in fund for year to 31st
March 2021
9,483
48,686
(57,956)
2,641
2,854
9,483
Transfers into and out of Grove Centre Fund in year
Transfers into
Fund
Transfers out
of Fund
Net Transfers
Description
Date of
Transfer
£
£
£
Unrestricted Fund
6,000
6,000 Church fund to Centre
£500 pm
Unrestricted Fund
2,000
2,000 Additional Covid-19 support
09/12/20
Unrestricted – GC equipment
(2,308)
(2,230) GC Dishwasher
23/10/20
Endowment – GC asset
(3,051)
(3,051)GC Kitchen improvements
31/03/21		 1stApril 2020
£
Income
£		 Expenses
Transfers
£
£
158
414
529
1,633
2,238		 Expenses
Transfers
£
£
158
414
529
1,633
2,238		 31stMarch
2021
Prior Year
2020
£
£
158
939
414
705
529
318
1,633
2,201
2,238
2,110
81		 31stMarch
2021
Prior Year
2020
£
£
158
939
414
705
529
318
1,633
2,201
2,238
2,110
81
4,972 4,972
6,354
57,956
57,956
76,804
5,359
5,359
11,388
57,956
5,359
63,315
88,192
9,483
48,686
(57,956)
2,641
2,854
9,483
Unrestricted Fund
Unrestricted Fund
Unrestricted – GC equipment
Endowment – GC asset
Total transfers in / out 8,000
(5,359)
2,641
1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
Prior Year
2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
Luncheon and Social Club
The Luncheon and Social Club Fund was used to pay for social activities for members of the Grove Centre Luncheon
Club. It is administered by Mr.D.Williams. The fund was dormant in 2020/21.
Interest received
3
Movement in fund for year to 31st
March 2021
1,040
1,040
1,040
Friendship Group (Monday)
The Friendship Group meets each Monday afternoon, providing general charitable and social activities funded by weekly
offerings. It is administered by Mrs A.Sydee, but was unable to operate due to coronavirus.
Weekly offerings
494
Total incoming resources
494
Sundries & refreshments
5
5
105
Donation to GC Church
150
150
100
Donation to Building Fund
150
Donations (Action for Children,
ELF, St. Mungos, Leprosy)
250
Total resources expended
5
150
155
605
Movement to 31stMarch 2021
166
(5)
(150)
11
166		 31stMarch
2021
Prior Year
2020
£
£
the Grove Centre Luncheon
3
1,040 1,040
1,040
494
5
5
105
150
150
100
150

250
5
150
155
605
166
(5)
(150)
11
166

11.5.2e Other Costs

11.5.3 Transfers into and out of Grove Centre Fund in year

11.6 Luncheon and Social Club

11.7 Friendship Group (Monday)

11.8 Organ Fund (Designated)

Organ Fund (Designated) Organ Fund (Designated) Organ Fund (Designated) Organ Fund (Designated)
The Organ Fund (Designated) is money originally set aside by the church for the eventual replacement of the organ.
Investment income 1 1 6
Movement to 31stMarch 2021 623 1 624 623

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2021 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £

11.9 Sarham Carers & Toddler Group

Sarham Carers & Toddler Group Sarham Carers & Toddler Group Sarham Carers & Toddler Group Sarham Carers & Toddler Group
The Sarham Fund is used for the general charitable and social activities of the Grove Centre Sarham Carers and Toddler
Group, funded by weekly offerings. It is administered by Mrs.J.Warren, but was unable to operate due to coronavirus.
Weekly subscriptions 138
Total incoming resources 138
Equipment purchases 20
Refreshments 14
Misc. items & gifts
Donation to Church & Centre 100
Total resources expended 134
Movement to 31stMarch 2021 60 60 60

11.10 Youth Project

The Youth Project Fund is used to support activities for children and young people, funded in part by contributions towards events. It is administered with other church funds.

Donations to Youth Fund
Interest on investments
Total incoming resources
Youth outings
Support for Spring Harvest
Total resources expended
Movement to 31stMarch 2021		 60
60
60
39
39
131
99
99
191
60
60
14,651
99
14,750
14,651

12. Unrestricted Funds

12.1 Movement in Unrestricted Funds during year

Church General Fund
Movement in funds for year to
31stMarch 2021		 1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
129,136
82,767
54,556
(5,542)
151,805
129,136
82,767
(54,556)
(5,542)
151,805

12.2 Assets in Unrestricted Funds

Tangible
Investments
Net Current Assets
31stMarch
Fixed Assets
Gift Aid
Receivable
Investments
(short term)
Bank / cash
2021
Church General Fund
3,099
16,126
42,032
90,548
151,805
C/forward 31stMarch 2021
3,099
16,126
42,032
90,548
151,805
Movement in Unrestricted Funds (prior year)
1stApril 2019
Income
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
Church General Fund
127,098
61,199
53,261
(5,900)
129,136
Movement in funds for year to
31stMarch 2020
127,098
61,199
(53,261)
(5,900)
129,136		 Tangible
Investments
Fixed Assets
3,099		 Tangible
Investments
Fixed Assets
3,099		 Net Current Assets
31stMarch
Gift Aid
Receivable
Investments
(short term)
Bank / cash
2021
16,126
42,032
90,548
151,805
3,099 16,126
42,032
90,548
151,805
Expenses
Gains and
Losses
Transfers
31stMarch
2020
£
£
£
£
127,098
61,199
(53,261)
(5,900)
129,136

12.3 Movement in Unrestricted Funds (prior year)

12.4 Church General Fund

The Church General Fund is used to run the general charitable activities of The Grove Centre Church.

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12.4.1 Church Income
Standing order giving
Envelope scheme
Church collections
Sundry Donations
Tax refunds under Gift Aid
Investment income
Total incoming resources
12.4.2 Church Expenditure
12.4.2a Ministry Expenses
Stipend
Employers Nat. Insurance
Employers pension contrib.
Ministry expenses
Training and events
Travel costs
Visiting preachers
12.4.2b Manse Expenses
Manse works
Manse maintenance
Manse council and water
Manse telephone / internet
Manse building insurance
12.4.2c Church Activities
Worship expenses
Junior church
Social events
Licences
Church sundries & posters
Postage
Food purchases
Equipment and maintenance
Depreciation of assets
12.4.2d Church Grants payable
URC Ministry & Mission
Baptist Ministry & Mission
Voluntary Service Lewisham
Baptist Northern College
Foodbank & Street Pastors
Discretionary fund
Other donations & subs
GC Dishwasher
Church contributions to Centre
Total resources expended
Movement in fund for year to 31st
March 2021		 1stApril 2020
Income
Expenses
Transfers
31stMarch
2021
Prior Year
2020
£
£
£
£
£
£
37,810
37,810
36,065
2,115
2,115
7,774
149
149
2,009
26,127
150
26,277
2,600
16,420
16,420
12,205
146
146
646
82,767
150
82,917
61,299
27,543
27,543
26,950
60
60
836
6,416
6,416
7,269
239
239
92
187
187
675
43
43
116
405
405
990
34,893
34,893
36,928
1,850
1,850
1,027
1,027
945
2,675
2,675
2,544
766
766
637
671
671
647
6,989
6,989
4,773
116
116
252
419
419
316
178
534
534
393
543
543
471
396
396
66
1,319
1,319
344
907
907
443
4,234
4,234
2,463
4,003
4,003
4,326
4,003
4,003
4,326
150
150
150
150
150
150
120
120
120
14
14
25
8,440
8,440
9,097
(2,308)
(2,308)
8,000
8,000
6,000
54,556
5,692
60,248
59,261
129,136
82,767
(54,556)
(5,542)
151,805
129,136

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12.5 Transfers into and out of General Fund in year

Transfers into
Fund
Transfers out
of Fund
Net Transfers
Description
Date of
Transfer
£
£
£
£
6,000
(6,000) Church contribution to
Grove Centre costs
£500 pm
2,000
(2,000) Additional for Covid-19
09/12/20
2,308
2,308 Dishwasher purchase
23/10/20
150
150 Donation to Church costs
19/10/20
Grove Centre Fund
Grove Centre Fund
Grove Centre Fund
FellowshipGroup (Monday)
Total transfers in / out 2,458
(8,000)
(5,542)

13. Disclosure of trustee and staff remuneration, related party and other transactions

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 31stMarch Prior Year
2021 2020
£ £ £ £ £ £
Stipend & Salaries 27,543
33,370		 60,913 64,365
HMRC job support scheme (9,275) (9,275)
Employer’s National Insurance 60
10		 70 1,232
Employer’s pension contribution 6,416
664		 7,080 8,120
Manse costs 6,989 6,989 4,773
Total 41,008
24,769		 65,777 78,490
Average number of employees during year 4 (3.2 FTE) 4 (3.4 FTE)
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the year (2020 none)
One Trustee, who is also an employee, lived in housing wholly or partly owned by the church.
Aggregate donations received from Trustees during year 49,485 39,436
No sums were reimbursed to the Trustees for their work as Trustees (2020 none).

No sums were reimbursed to Saleemi Associates for their work as independent examiners (2020 none).

The Church pays pension contributions for its Minister to the Baptist Ministers Pension Trust Limited, which is a final salary defined benefit scheme, which is not contracted out of the State second pension. The scheme is a multi-employer scheme and it is not possible to identify the assets and liabilities of the scheme which are attributable to the church. In accordance with FRS17 therefore, the scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution scheme.

14. Related Charities

It is a policy of the church to make an equal contribution to the official schemes of the URC and the Baptist denominations in recognition of the shared heritage of The Grove Centre Church.

14.1 United Reformed Church

A custodian Trustee of the church is the United Reformed Church (Southern Province) Trust Limited which is charity number 282270.

The church made donations from General Funds to the URC Ministry & Mission Fund as set out under Grants payable.

14.2 Baptist Union Corporation

A custodian Trustee of the church is the Baptist Union Corporation Limited which is charity number 249635, and which is controlled by the Baptist Union Council. The church is also a member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and of the London Baptist Association.

The church made donations from General Funds to Baptist Ministry & Missions as set out under Grants payable.

15. Pensions

15.1 Baptist Pension Scheme

The Church is an employer participating in a pension scheme known as the Baptist Pension Scheme (“the Scheme”), which is administered by the Pension Trustee (Baptist Pension Trust Limited). The Scheme is a separate legal entity and the assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers.

For any month, each participating employer in the Scheme pays contributions as set out in the Schedule of Contributions in force at that time.

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The Scheme is considered to be a multi-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This is because it is not possible to attribute the Scheme’s assets and liabilities to specific employers and means that contributions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution scheme. The pensions costs charged to the SoFA in the year are contributions payable towards benefits and expenses accrued in that year, plus any impact of deficiency contributions (see below). The Minister is eligible to join the Scheme.

From January 2012, pension provision is being made through the Defined Contribution (DC) Plan within the Scheme. In general, members pay 8% of their Pensionable Income and employers pay 6% of members’ Pensionable Income into individual pension accounts, which are operated and managed on behalf of the Pension Trustee by Legal and General Life Assurance Society Limited. In addition, the employer pays a further 4% of Pensionable Income to cover Death in Service Benefits, administration costs, and an associated insurance policy which provides income protection for Scheme members in the event that they are unable to work due to long-term incapacity. This income protection policy has been insured by the Baptist Union of Great Britain with Aviva plc. The further 4% contribution rate is reduced to 3% for Employer contributions made to the Segregated DC Arrangement.

Benefits in respect of service prior to 1 January 2012 are provided through the Defined Benefit (DB) Plan within the Scheme. The main benefits for pre-2012 service were a defined benefit pension of one eightieth of Final Minimum Pensionable Income for each year of Pensionable Service, together with additional pension in respect of premiums paid on Pensionable Income in excess of Minimum Pensionable Income. The Scheme, previously known as the Baptist Ministers’ Pension Fund, started in 1925, but was closed to future accrual of defined benefits on 31 December 2011.

The total pension cost for the Church for DC Plan contributions is £3,380 (Prior year £3,309).

15.2 Actuarial valuation as at 31 December 2019

A formal valuation of the Defined Benefit (DB) Plan was performed at 31 December 2019 by a professionally qualified Actuary using the Projected Unit Method. The market value of the DB Plan assets at the valuation date was £298 million. The valuation of the DB Plan revealed a deficit of assets compared with the value of liabilities of £18m (equivalent to a past service funding level of 94%). The Church and the other employers supporting the DB Plan are collectively responsible for funding this deficit.

The key assumptions underlying the valuation were as follows:


this deficit.
ssumptions underlying the valuation were as follows:
Type of financial assumption % pa
RPI price inflation assumption 3.20%
CPI price inflation assumption 2.70%
Minimum Pensionable Income increases (RPI) 3.20%
Assumed investment returns
- Pre-retirement 2.95%
- Post retirement 1.70%
Deferred pension increases
- Pre April 2009 3.20%
- Post April 2009 2.50%
Pension increases
- Main Scheme pension 2.70%

Post-retirement mortality is assumed in accordance with 80% of the S3NFA and S3NMA tables, with allowance for future improvements in mortality rates from 2013 in line with the CMI 2019 core projections, with a long-term annual rate of improvement of 1.75% for males and 1.5% for females, with the core smoothing parameter and with additional initial mortality improvement factor A=0.5%.

The next actuarial valuation of the DB Plan within the Scheme is due to take place not later than as at 31 December 2022. The total pension cost for the Church for DB Plan deficiency contributions is £3,036 (Prior year £3,960).

15.3 Recovery Plan

In addition to the contributions to the DC Plan set out above, where a valuation of the DB Plan reveals a deficit the Trustee and the Council agree to a rate of deficiency contributions from churches and other employers involved in the DB Plan.

Under the current Recovery Plan dated 30 September 2020, deficiency contributions are payable until 30 June 2026. These contributions are broadly based on the employer's membership at 31 December 2014 and increase annually in line with increases to Minimum Pensionable Income as defined in the Rules. However, the Trustees and the Council agreed a 50% reduction for all deficiency contributions payable between 1 July 2020 and 31 December 2020.

In addition, the Baptist Union of Great Britain contributed a lump sum of £33m in 2018 with a further £0.5m to follow, and changes to the Scheme benefits were agreed.

15.4 Movement in DB Plan Balance Sheet liability

Section 28.11A of FRS 102 requires agreed deficit recovery payments to be recognised as a liability. The movement in the provision is set out in the table below.

Balance sheet liability at year start
Minus deficiency contributions paid
Interest cost (recognised in SoFA)		 2021
2020
£
£
37,393
39,863
(3,036)
(3,960)
610
909

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Remaining change to balance sheet liability* (12,027) 581
(recognised in SoFA)
Balance sheet liability at year end 22,940 37,393
* Comprises any change in agreed deficit recovery plan and change in assumptions between year-ends.
This liability represents the present value of the deficit contributions agreed as at the accounting date and has been valued
using the following assumptions set by reference to the duration of the deficit recovery payments:
31 Mar 2021 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2019
Discount rate 0.5% 1.7% 2.4%
Future increases to Minimum Pensionable Income 3.2% 3.2% 3.3%
The Church has received guidance that the cost for the church to buy out Pension Scheme liabilities at 31 Mar 2021 was
approximately £39,800.

16. Events after the end of the reporting period

16.1 Coronavirus impact

The national lockdown and “social distancing” measures enacted by the government from March 2020 and again from December 2020 are continuing for an uncertain period. This will again have a significant impact on the accounts in 2021/22.

The impact of coronavirus lockdown will reduce income for the Grove Centre due to the temporary closure or restriction of most community face to face services until at least June 2021. While the level of impact will depend on the duration of social distancing measures and other factors, The Grove Centre will not be fully open for at last the first quarter of the year. This will limit Centre-based activities, appeals and fund raising events until restrictions are eased.

The Church will continue a weekly act of worship shared using a hybrid of Zoom video conferencing technology and a socially-distanced congregation in the building while this necessary. Use of Zoom may continue beyond lockdown to enable participation for house-bound or self-isolating households. Trustees will continue to meet using video technology to provide continuing governance, leadership and pastoral care until it is safe to meet in person again.

Two Grove Centre staff have been furloughed under the HMRC job support scheme, reducing staff costs, and this will continue. The Lunches service will continue to provide hot lunch meals for daily distribution by volunteers, being run by the Centre Administrator, until social distancing ends. Cherish nursery is operating with social distancing restrictions but providing a near-normal service for the community.

Progress with fund raising for the Building for the Future project will be further delayed, though donations will continue to be encouraged and fund raising will be re-started when it is safe to do so.

During 2020 over £25,000 of additional donations were received into Unrestricted funds to support the Church and Centre through these impacts. It is anticipated that a figure of around £10,000 from this funding may needed in 2021/22 on current projections. The Church is not at risk of ceasing to be a going concern at the present time.

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Treasurer's Statement

I have prepared the financial statements on pages 28 to 45 for the year ended 31[st] March 2021.

Mr Paul Treece, Church Treasurer 17[th] April 2021

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Grove Centre Church

Year ended 31[st] March 2021

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Grove Centre Church (Charity No. 1129070) for the year ended 31[st] March 2021 set out on pages 28 to 45.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

  3. the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

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.

Mohammad Saleemi-FCA 792 Wickham Road Croydon Surrey CR0 8EA Tel: 0208 777 3055

Date : 17 June 2021

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