Charity Registration Number 1130048 Rushden Mission Church Statutory Information legal Status Ru5hden Mission Church is an unincorporated association with Managing Trustees appointed by a meeting of the Members Principal Offi Rushden Mission Church Wellingborough Road Rushden NNIO 9TA Registered Address 1 St Peters Ave Rushden NNIO 6XW Charity Trustees Mrs Linda Jane Crawley Mr David Lloyd Rooksby Mrs Gillian Lindsey Russell Mrs Thandiwe Washoma Mr David McGrath Mr Thomas Joseph Poulton (Appointed 30th June 20211 Property HoldingTrustees Mrs Linda Jane Crawley Mr David Lloyd Rooksby Mrs Gillian Lindsey Russell MrsThandiwe Washoma Minister of the Church Pastor lan Fall Bankers 8arclays Bank PLC 9 Midsummer Place MILTON KEYNES Co-operatrwe Bank PIC P.0. Box 101 Manchester MK93GB M604EP Solicitors Wilson Browne The Manor House Market Square Higham Ferrers NNIO 8BT Independent Examiner Mr Robert French
The Trustees Report Year ended 31st October 2021 The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st October 2021. Charitable Obiects The Charity is governed by a constitution adopted 1st April 21J)9. The Objetts of the Church are: To advan the Christian faith in accordan with the Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees (acting according to the will of God as discerned bythe Church Members) from time totime may think frt. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods, or setvices of any kind. includinE through the provision of advice and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees (acting as aforesaid) from time to time may think fit. To advance Christian education and pursue and promote general charitsble purFX)ses consistent with the Christian faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees (acting a5 aforesaid) from time to time May think frt. The Church occupie5 premises which are held by the above listed Property Holding Trustees and the Trust is entirely compatible with the above objects. Public Benefrt The Trustee5 consider that the activities of the Charity are condurted for the public benefit, in particular, two of the charitable purposes as set out by the Charbty Commission in its general guidance on public benefit are met.. The advancement ofeducation and The advancement of religion An explanation of these artivities is given below in the Section Objectives and Activities. Organisational Structure and l)eci5ion•making pmcesses. Members of the Church are accepted in accordan with the Constitution, which requires them to make a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ and to subscribe and adhere to. in belief and lifestyle, the Statement of Beliefs. The Members meeting normally takes place four time5 per year and has responsibility for the overall policy of the Church. In accordance with the Constitution. the Members appoint Trustee5 who accept responsibility for the legal aspects of the Chartty- The constitution ststes that there should be a minimum of three Trustees but does not Stipulate a maximum number. The Church Meeting a150 appoints up to six Church Leaders, who together with the Minister. Church Secretary and TreaSUfer. are responsible for the day to day running of the Church's work and witness. All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and practical tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objertive. In accordance with the constitution a person may serve as both a Trustee and Church Leader, or any other officer of the Church. Relevant matters may be submitted to the Church meeting by the Trustees for guidance or may be raised by Members in Church meeting for further consideration by the Trustees. Though the Constttution permits decisions to be made at Church meetings by appropriate majorities. the Church seeks to Work by consensus wherever possible. The Church is a member of The Wesleyan Refomi Ursion of Churches.
The Church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately vetted regarding the Disclosure and Barring Service and Safeguarding Policies in place for both Children and VulnerabSe Adults. The Church is affiliated to Rushden & Higham Council of Churches, the Northamptonshire Association of Youth Clubs, and the East Northants Faith Group. Objectives and Actlvities To achieve the Principal Objettrve, which is set out above. the Church provides a variety of artivities both to its membership and to the community. The aim is to show the love of Jesus Christ in both word and deed and to bring people into a closer relationship wwth Him as living Lord. The pattern of attivity prior to the Covid 19 outbreak in March 2020 was: The provision of regular public services of Christian worship. These serViS took place each Sunday at both 10.45 am and 17.30pm. There were also occasional services at other times which were advertised on the Church Notice Board and the website at www.rushdenmission.co.uk. A children's programme operated during the morning Servi5. The Church sought to be a friendly and welcoming community, and anyone was welcome to attend any of these services. The Church operated two house groups each week. and two monthly men's groups to encourage the growth of faith and discipleship. Two Prayer Meetings were held each week. We are a Church who believe in the power of prayer and the need to lift all matters before God. The Church a150 offered a lace making group. an art group, a ladies book club, a Lunch Club for single retired folk and a group for young children and their carers. All of these groups were open to the general public. The Church provided accomrnodation for the Rushden Mission Brass Band. The Church was proud to be involved with and support these Eroups. wtth the purpose of assisting the community and dernonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. Impact of the Covid Pandemic. The covid pandemic has had 3 Significant effett on LM)th Church artivities and finance. Throughout the year the Church has amended activity to comply with Govemment Guidance and Instrurtion prevailing at the time. with addFtional procedures in place where necessary. Achievements and Performance The Church does not measure the SU$$ of its programmes in numbers alone. either by headcount or by financial performance. but also in less tangible areas such as fellovtship and encouragement. The Trustees recognise that 2021 has been a year of many challenges. however they feel that the church has met these challenges and will continue to do so. learning new lessons but also being able to continue to meet people's needs and engage with new people. the Trustees believe that the church will be able to continue its mission purposes in 2022 with determination and enthusiasm. Sunday Worship recornmenced in the Church building on 9th August 2020 in strict compliance with Government Guidelines. the service was broadcast by livestream on Facebook for those who could not attend. These broadcasts attrarted a wide audience in addition to our Church regulars. During the November lockdown Sunday Seices returned to livestream only, retuming to "in Church" on the 6th of December. Services were held in Church until Christmas. however our usually well attended Christmas celebration services did not take place due to concerns over Covid safety- After Christma5, when the Government asked people to stsy at home, even though Pla$ of Worship could meet. we chose to stay at
th home and revert to livestream until Easter14 April). From Easter Worship in Church recommenced and livestream continued. Attendance on Sunday mornings has increased during the year. with some new people joining us, and some not yet ready to return in person, but watching online. During the period when singing ind0015 by the congregation was not allowed, we held outdoor Carol Singtng, Easter Morning Worship. and a monthly time of sung worship on the church car park. whi15t adhering to all Covid laws and guidelines. Youth and Children's Work. The Church has a cornmitted youth team who encourage spiritual growth. support, and friendship for children of the church and their families and seek to welcome and engage with the local community and friends through a variety of mission activities throughout the year. The team lead a Sunday morning children's group, Sudz, providing a fun and relaxed atmosphere to help the children and young people develop in their faith. The Sudz Nativity in December 2020 was held online via YouTube and has now had 365 views. The Christingle Service also moved online with kits being issued to allow participants to assemble their own Christingles. Sudz held a family orientated Easter Hunt. Sudz began a phased return to fa to face meetings on the 23 rdof May. Prayer Meeting5 and the Home Group met via Zoom until a return to Face to Face for Prayer Meetings in August and the Home Group. wneeting in Church. from September. During the winter. an Online Alpha group was held with involvement from a wide range of participants. This gave the opportunity of teaching the prinaples of the ChTi5tian faith. "Father to Fatherf and"Curry Club." the two men'5 groups met in public parks and in church on occasions when allowed by Government guidelines. The groups. which encourage the growth of faith and discipleship, have also maintained contact and support with one another using a WhatsApp group. Pillowtalk. the Lace Group began meeting again in September 2021. Rushden Mission Band recommenced practices in August 2021, but currently in another church hall where social distancing can be achieved. Pillow Talk, and Rushden Mission 8ras5 Band provide a way to encourage the learning and development of new skills in a Christian environment. The Art group, The Ladies Book Club. Lunch Club, and the Eroup for young children and their carers. have not yet recommenced meeting Since the pandemic. We are honoured that our Pastor is the Padre of 858 Squadron - Rushden- Air Training Corps, he was able to attend "virtual" parades and latterly in person. In this role our Pastor has been able to support the young people and their leaders wtih spiritual and emotional needs. The Church was not able to reach out into the cornmunrty and visit home5 a5 usual during the pandemic but have delivered leaflets and offered support. The Church is available to serve the community with funeral seThices. This year seven funerals h3ve been held. These services gave the Pastor and other members of the Church the opportunity to comfort and SUPPOrt the bereaved at difFicult times in their INes. We are also available for wedding services, where we can celebrate with the couple and their families. although none have been held in this year. We seek to draw close to the community in the key events and moments oftheir lives. Rushden Mission Church engages in prayerful and financial support for the work of the Luwero Community Projects in Uganda and a Church based cornmunity project in Nagpur in India. During the year. the Church has financially supported the work of the local Homeless Night Shelter and by way of gifts of food and money we have 5UPPOrted the lo(21 Food Bank.
Church Membership currently stands at thirty-five, a decrease of four Sin last year. Financial Review The Church continues to raise the funds which It needs to condurt tts activities, from within its own membership and congregation. No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year. The most significant area of expenditure relates to the employment of Pastor lan Fall as Minister of the Church. lan'5 role is to lead and co-ordinate the Church's activities including the Sunday Services. He provides pastoral care for the congregation and other people. He helps equip and encourage the membership in their life. Christian witne55, and service. This Church expressed its part in the life of the wider church by making grants to national and international Christian organisations and societies with Christian aims and objective5 compatible with the Church's own charitable purpose. The Church 15 heavily dependent on its membership working as volunteers in all aspects of the Church's activities. Many of the activitie5 run with little or no impart on the Church's expenditure, but nevertheless contribute substantially to the achievement of the Church's objectives. The Trustees wish to express their thanks for all of the hard work which make5 this possible. The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted, are set out in the accompanying financial statements. During the year £27,471 was received by the Church as a share of the Sale of the Dickins Memorial Hall, a church in the Wellingborough Circuit of the Wesleyan Reform Union. Following the concern expressed by the Trustees in last yearfs report the 20% Fund was reduced to a 10% Fund. This fund is to enable a designated percentage of re8ular offerings to be given to causes outside of the Church, this amendment was agreed by a Church Meeting and reduced expenditure by £3,113. The Trustees report a net cash surplus for the year of £23.510. Weekly offerings for the increased from £28,677 per year to £31.132. Total annual income increased by £29,282 from £43.045 to £72,327. Total annual expenditure has increased by £4.179 from £44,638 to £48,817. The church building is now 121 years old and whilst generally in good order there are matters that continue to require attention. In the year £9,178 wa5 Spent on repairs and refurbishment of Church and Manse. The Trustees remain concerned that the current level of expenditure 15 unsustainable beyond the medium term unless the falling trend of offering income over the past few years can be reversed. The proceeds from the sale of the Dickins Church have given some comfort and increased reserves. but further support is being considered by way of a grant to improve sustainability. The Trustee5 have established a Reserves Policy of holding approximately six months of costs in hand and are satisfied that the unrestricted reserves of £72.698. including £45,312 in bank and debtors IHMRCI. together with forecasts and projettions. are adequate to enable the Church to function and meet its Charitable Objectives. The Church membership are fully aware of the 51tuation, and the Trustee5 will keep the matter under constant review to prevent the Church from entering a situation where it cannot fullv meet its liabilitie5 as and when they fall due. The Trustees will make every effort to take corrective action to improve the onEoing financial situation and thus to maintain an adequately funded operation. The Trustees have assessed the major risks facing the church and are satisfied that there are policies in place to minimise these risks. Signed by......David McGrath...... 8th March 2022 Signed by ..Thomas Joseph Poulton.... 8th March 2022 On behalf of the Trustees of Ru5hden Mission Church
RUSHDEN MISSK)N CHURCH CHARrrY REGISTrATh)N NUMBER 1130048 FINANCiIL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDWG 31 LKTOBER 2021 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTNrfiES INKI11Th3 Genernl Rw•arrfl Payments Accounti 2021 2020 UnrestrictsJ UnmtrKaed Fund5" Rp1s. 31.132 28.677 5,499 7,751 8.CA2 27.471 Share o[saar D1)5 ChyEth Caterng Inc( TOTAL RECEPTS 1.117 43.045 72.327 Payments.. Mni5ty FiXj A55 UtwofarKI rrVCNtstochtsrcth & M• Alkniftstrav 25.105 25,304 10 13,725 3.985 6.989 5.240 6,870 Sunday Schcd & TOTAL PA YMENTS 47 48.817 44,638 Cash movementfr>rthe year Cash and Bank bal2ncts bmryhiforward Ca5harKI Bank balae$ carried foThwd 23.510 14.102 37.612 11.5931 15.695 14.102 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABLffES AT THE END ( THE PERIOD 2021 2020 Unrestriclal Funds. Church Martse Bulk Fixtu$ & Frttry Tcl Fc(&JAssds 27.849 27.849 329 29.058 435 29.164 Sunty DetAors 7.7rKJ 37.612 45.312 8,042 14.102 22.144 Current LSabMfj8S: 11.6721 11.6411 Totsl NetAssets: 72.698 49.667 Furnls". UnresttKal FurKts" 72.698 49.e67 Totrl FurKIs' 72,698 49.667 . Al WE un¥1J Trustee.................................... SKJn*l LitKla JwECr•
RUSHDEN MSK)N CHURCH CHARrfY REGLSTRATION NUMBER 1130048 FINANCiIL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDNG 31 OCTOBER 2021 NOTES TO THÈ FINANCIAL STATEIIEPITS 1. Bas ofxGounts.' 20 2020 Dfmaiths to Churth SpetAal thnatK Thank Otfs 2,808 1.241 1.045 4(6 1.147 5.499 3.miTr.. 2021 2020 Minisws stiFend 21.101 1.691 2.312 21.435 1,658 2.211 MSe Rates etc. 25.105 25.304 4. Donatknrts Made: 202Q D(X)alwIrl¥Th FuTrJ 5.7fA) 196 5.629 1.241 (Xher Donali)ns 6.870 S. DonatK>n5 20% Fund.. Tchu irtgK15tlkyt t¢knY to(knl Caus. 2021 2020 A[r>Jnt nLlyet (*JTrthJblt4kl 20% A1kXati fu year 4209 3.113 15.7601 4.103 5.735 15,6291 AnThyJntak¢thl n(rtyd (kKwlwJc lfvJJ 1,562 4.209 Churrh Me&ng so elK
RUSHDEN MISS1N CHURCH CHARITY REGISTrATION NU141BER 1131 FINANCL4L STATEMEPItS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 OCTOBER 2021 NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMEi¥fs lcontindI 6. Special Dortio FWKI: 20 2020 Arrwnt blfwj eA)5 1 241 {1.2411 11961 605 20 2020 Chuto Buikling aml fcwd during year Churth Buibjing (3trBI f¢yva M5e 8uikts * cc6t 27,849 27,849 27.849 27,849 FtU$ •xl C05t Ight fryvJrd AthrtKJns during year C(tst tatpj f([ 22,255 22.255 22.255 22.255 21.820 21,9)0 320 21,820 435 21.926 329 valUeCifcrtyd DqxEciw is cah)JLJ so astoYle the (x)5tIA ss its eSrI le5U8[ 8uthSrys 10% year 8. Sundry Debtots: 20 2020 HMRC- GfftAl 7,700 8042 g. cred01$. amowts fallir#J duofAIthkn 0yar 605 250 817 1,672 251 1,641 10. ljpkeep ofand Mnpro¥•m*Mg to Chur¢h S General Ut4(eep 4.547 3.802 5.376 13.725 5.481 1,508 6.989
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