2020-12-31-accounts - Churches Together In Essex And East London

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130217

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

CONTENTS	PAGE
Annual Report	3-8
Statement of Financial Activities	9
Balance Sheet	10
Notes to the Financial Statements	11-15

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities 2015 (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity apart from reimbursed expenses set out in note 4.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name: Churches Together in Essex and East London Charity registration number: 1130217 Contact address: The Salvation Army 3rd Floor Innovation House 97 London Road Bishop's Stortford CM23 3GW Trustees: Rev Dr D Chapman Rt Rev S Cottrell (until April 2020) Rt Rev P Hill Rev L Johnson (from September 2020) Rev N Lear (Chairman from October 2019) Rt Rev R Morris Major N Ord Rt Rev Dr J Perumbalath Rev Dr A Prasad Mr A Smith Rev P Whittle (until November 2020) Rt Rev A Williams Rev Dr Jongikaya Zihle Bankers: Barclays Bank plc 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To advance the work of the Christian churches in Essex and East London by the advancement of the Christian religion, relief of financial hardship and sickness, and the advancement of education and such other charitable purposes as are charitable according to the laws of England and Wales.

The charity will seek to further these objectives by:

Facilitating common witness to the Christian religion by the churches;
Providing means of consultation between the churches;
Working in co-operation with other ecumenical bodies

ACHIEVING DELIVERY OF THE TRUST’S AIMS AND PUBLIC BENEFIT

The church leaders meet regularly, sponsor ecumenical activities and encourage Christian mission in partnership with churches across Essex and East London.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Bradwell Pilgrimage and Gathering – Although plans had been made for this event in 2020 it had to be cancelled due the Covid-19 pandemic.

Churches Together Groups – Support was given to and the relationship between groups nurtured during the year. Prayer requests, information sharing and stories were circulated about local initiatives and opportunities.

CTEEL Membership – the London Baptist Association became a member of CTEEL.

CTEEL Meetings, Annual Gathering and AGM - The Church Leaders met monthly with the exception of August and December for prayer and breakfast as well as meeting in January, April and July to spend the morning together discussing wider business. The 2020 AGM was held in July with clear reports that evidence the network of Churches Together Groups and Ecumenical Partnership Churches. The Annual Gathering had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

CEO Training & Development - The Ecumenical Officer was given the opportunity to work with a team of other Ecumenical Officers from around the country to develop a resource for local ecumenical working. The result was a Flexible Framework Toolkit that was launched by Churches Together in England as a national resource.

The CEO benefited from attending the meeting and training with Churches Together in England regarding racial injustice, social media, and national developments and the impact on churches from the Covid-19 pandemic. The CEO attended quarterly meetings with colleagues who work in similar roles in the country to share initiatives and learn from each other’s experience and knowledge. The supervision of the work undertaken by contractors was also managed by the CEO.

Recruitment of new Ecumenical Lead – Trustees reviewed the recruitment and selection process and document to employ a new Ecumenical Lead for Essex & East London.

Covid-19 Pandemic – time was given to identifying clergy from each partner church who would volunteer to be a point of contact for those who were bereaved.

Workplace Chaplains in Essex & East London – An independent piece of research was commissioned to conduct inform the future of this ecumenical partnership. The decision made in April 2020 was to dissolve WPC in Essex & East London.

Local Ecumenical Partnerships - The CEO has continued to work with Denominational Ecumenical Officers to support LEPs during the year with more targeted supported given to two LEPs in particular. Work continued to gathering the governance documents to update the records held both locally and centrally by Churches Together in England. A summary of the work done was presented to the Trustees at the AGM.

Citizens Essex Sponsoring Committee - The Church Leaders of CTEEL support the work of East London Alliance (TELCO) and the Essex Alliances in Colchester, Southend and Chelmsford. The CEO communicated campaigns and promoted events via Churches Together groups.

FUTURE PLANS AND HOPES

Churches Together in Essex and East London is committed to communicating and demonstrating Christian unity within Essex and East London. The hope is to continue to develop relationships between denominational leaders, churches together groups and new Christian networks in the region to both affirm and grow our unity at every level.

It also hopes to continue to diversify and broaden its relationships so it becomes more inclusive of churches other than the historical denominations, valuing the opportunities for partnership working. To encourage and grow a deeper fellowship with those who have not traditionally been part of Churches Together.

Another hope is to connect and partner with other charities and organisations who share our commitment to ecumenical working to develop opportunities for ecumenical dialogue in association with a diversity of churches and other bodies in the region.

It will support opportunities to sponsor specifically religious events, such as the Bradwell Pilgrimage and Gathering and ecumenical prayer meetings such as Thy Kingdom Come and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

It will also seek opportunities to demonstrate our common witness and voice regarding policies that impact on those face financial hardship, sickness and matters regarding education or other charitable concerns.

We will engage in national and regional matters conveyed through the work of Churches Together and cooperate in matters that grow and foster unity

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The financial statements, including the notes, have been prepared in compliance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’2015 (FRS102). The analysis of income and expenditure reflects the classification of activities, together with costs relating to administration. The charity does not sell goods or services, nor are there any other trading activities

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

The Statement of Financial Activities is shown on page 9, with more detailed analysis of income and expenditure on pages 11 to 15.

The total operating income for the year was £30,660 (2019: £30,124), this income is made up of annual subscriptions, the total operating resources expended for the year was £16,780 (2019: £27,364). The expenditure was less in 2020 due to the closures caused by the Corona Virus pandemic, the closures meant we were not able to facilitate the annual Bradwell gathering.

Balance Sheet

The above result led to an increase in reserves of £17,265 (2019: £2,760) which has resulted in a combined fund balance of £77,712 (2019 £60,447) at the year end. The annual subscriptions were not affected by the pandemic, therefore we are showing an increase in overall income. An analysis of the movements of funds can be found in note 5

Fundraising Resources

There are two main sources of income, donations by churches and fundraising.

Reserves Policy

The Trust holds funds on different terms. Funds which are restricted may only be used as directed by the funder at the time they were granted to the Trust. At the year end, the charity held no restricted funds.

The Trustees aim to hold a level of unrestricted funds which enables the charity to have sufficient financial resources to meet various liabilities which would crystallise if the charity were unable to continue operating, together with an allowance to enable the charity to respond flexibly to issues or appropriate initiatives which might be identified outside of its annual budgeting process.

At the year end, general unrestricted funds amounted to £74,327 which is more than sufficient to cover the committed costs should the charity be wound up.

Risk Management

The Trustees regularly review the major governance, operational and financial risks which the charity faces as part of its annual business planning process and confirm that systems have been established to mitigate these risks.

Risks identified last year have been resolved by implementing an adequate record keeping system, denominations have continued to financially support the work of the charity, and there has been increased involvement with ecumenical enablers in the region.

Although 2020 suffered a pandemic, this has not had an impact on the financial situation of this charity and the Trustees therefore consider there to be no key risks facing the charity at this time.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Charity was registered on the 18[th] June 2009 after adopting the constitution on the 28[th] March 2007, amended by a special resolution on the 30[th] April 2009.

Membership is open, on payment of the agreed subscription, to any church interested in furthering the objects of the Association, having at least one congregation in the Area, and is either:

a member church of Churches Together in England;
a member church of the Evangelical Alliance or
a member church of the African Caribbean Evangelical Alliance.

Each member church shall appoint an individual to represent it and to vote on its behalf at meeting of the Association. Each member church (or association) shall have one vote.

Governance

The charity currently has twelve Trustees. The Board meets at least for three ordinary meetings a year and conducts an Annual General Meeting usually in July. Detailed written reports and agendas are prepared by the Chair with the assistance of the County Ecumenical Officer who acts as Executive Secretary. The papers are circulated in advance of these meetings.

Appointment and Induction of Trustees

The Board of Trustees consists of:

the Church leaders of the churches in membership or persons nominated by them;
the Chairperson, who will also be chair of the Board of Trustees.

There were two changes during the year:

The Most Rev’d Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford, stood down in April 2020 to assume the appoint of Archbishop of York.
Rev’d Lee Johnson, Regional Minister, London Baptist Association joined September 2020

The Contribution of Volunteers

The charity makes use of volunteers to support its activities.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Key Management Personnel

There are no key management groups within the charity and no one Trustee has any more rights than another.

Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Trust law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of incoming and application of resources, including the net income and expenditure, of the charity for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in operation.

The Trustees are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the Trustees are aware:

There is no relevant information of which the charitable company independent examiner is unaware and
The Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant independent examiner information and the establish that the independent examiner is aware of that information

Signed on behalf of the Trustees by:

Trustee ……………………………………………………………………….

Print Name: Rt Revd Roger Morris

Date 24 June 2021

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Note Incoming Resources Donation and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Other Income 5 Total incoming resources Resources Expended 6 Fund raising Charitable activities Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains (losses) Net gains (losses) on investments Net income (expenditure)	Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds Total 2020 Total 2019 £ £ £ £ £ 30,540 30,540 29,866 0 0 0 120 120 258
	30,660 30,660 30,124
	10,068 10,068 18,961 6,712 6,712 8,403
	16,780 16,780 27,364

	13,980 13,880 2,760 - -
	13,880 - - 13,880 2,760

The notes on pages 11 to 15 form part of the financial statements. All the activities of the charity are classed as continuing.

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year and therefore a statement of total recognized gains and losses has not been prepared.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

Note Current Assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand 10 Liabilities Creditors (amounts falling due within one year) Accruals 11 Net Current Assets Total Net Assets Represented by: Unrestricted - General Fund 8 Designated Restricted Total Funds	2020 2019 £ £ 0 331 77,712 60,447 77,712 60,778 0 (3,386) 0 (100) 74,327 60,678 74,327 60,678 74,327 60,678 - - - - 74,327 60,678

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for:

1. Ensuring that the charity keeps adequate accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and

2. Preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial period and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of section 393 of the Companies Act 2006, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charity.

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

Trustee ……………………………………………………………………….

Print Name: Rt Revd Roger Morris

Date 24 June 2021

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.

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 (FRS 102) issued on the 16[th] July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.

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

1.2 Going Concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Although 2020 suffered a pandemic, this has not had an impact on the main source of income which is annual subscriptions, therefore no material uncertainties affect the going concern of the charity.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The 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.

2.1 Income

Income recognition

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

Offsetting

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by FRS102

Tax reclaims on donations and gifts

Gift Aid receivable is included income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. 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.

Support costs allocation

The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Volunteer help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

Income from interest, royalties and dividends

This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.

2.2 Expenditure and Liabilities

Liabilities recognition

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.

Governance and support costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resource.

Redundancy costs

The charity has made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.

Deferred income

No deferred income has been included in the accounts.

2.3 Assets

Debtors

Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amounts advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

Contribution to pension funds

The charity does not participate in either a defined benefit or a defined contribution pension fund.

Tax

The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the test set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

ANALYSIS OF INCOMING RESOURCES
Note Unrestricted		Designated	Restricted	Total	Total
				2020	2019
	£	£	£	£	£
3. Donations and legacies
Membership subscriptions	29,790	-	-	29,790	28,702
Other Donations	750			750	750
Legacies	0			0	0
Total donations and legacies	30,540	-	-	30,540	29,452
4. Charitable activities
Donations taken at Bradwell	0	-	-	0	414
Advertising campaign	0	-	-	0	0
5.Other Income
Bank Interest	120			120	258
Total other income	120	-	-	120	672
Total incoming resources	30,660	-	-	30,660	30,124
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
Governance			Support	Total	Allocation
6. Resources Expended			Costs		basis
Fund Raising	708		9,360	10,068	60:40
Charitable Activities	472		6,240	6,712	60:40
Total allocated costs	1,180		15,600	16,780
Unrestricted		Designated	Restricted	Total	Total
				2020	2019
Governance	£	£	£	£	£
Meetings	0	-	-	0	274
Accountancy	680	-	-	680	400
Workplace Chaplaincy	500			500	0
Total governance costs	1,180	-	-	1,180	674

Support costs Administration support Bookkeeping Website Subs and training Committee Costs Sundry (Computer Purchased) Ecumenical officer stipend Ecumenical officer expenses Insurance Total support costs	869 0 374 350 0 0 13,160 518 329 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 374 350 0 0 13,160 518 329 2,047 0 2,569 530 0 45 13,133 1,679 329
	15,600 - - 15,600 20,332

TRUSTEES’ EXPENSES

No expenses were paid to trustees during the year.

7. EMPLOYMENT EMOLUMENTS

The Ecumenical Officer is a part time post. For administrative and tax purposes, Jacqui King was employed by the United Reformed Church and seconded to the charity since January 2018.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

8. SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS

Balance brought forward Incoming resources £ £ 60,447 30,659	Outgoing Resources Transfers Balance carried forward £ £ £ (16,780) 0 74,327	Outgoing Resources Transfers Balance carried forward £ £ £ (16,780) 0 74,327
60,447 30,659	(16,780)	0 74,327
	2020 £ 0 0 2020 £ 32,029 45,683	2019 £ 331 331 2019 £ 14,884 45,563 60,447 £
	77,712 £

11. CREDITORS (AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR)

Creditors Accrued expenses	2020 2019 £ £ 0 0 3,386 100
	3,386 100

12. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS

No material financial commitments have been made in respect of future financial periods.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130217

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

CONTENTS	PAGE
Annual Report	3-8
Statement of Financial Activities	9
Balance Sheet	10
Notes to the Financial Statements	11-15

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

All Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity apart from reimbursed expenses set out in note 4.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The charity will seek to further these objectives by:

Facilitating common witness to the Christian religion by the churches;
Providing means of consultation between the churches;
Working in co-operation with other ecumenical bodies

ACHIEVING DELIVERY OF THE TRUST’S AIMS AND PUBLIC BENEFIT

The church leaders meet regularly, sponsor ecumenical activities and encourage Christian mission in partnership with churches across Essex and East London.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Bradwell Pilgrimage and Gathering – Although plans had been made for this event in 2020 it had to be cancelled due the Covid-19 pandemic.

CTEEL Membership – the London Baptist Association became a member of CTEEL.

Recruitment of new Ecumenical Lead – Trustees reviewed the recruitment and selection process and document to employ a new Ecumenical Lead for Essex & East London.

Covid-19 Pandemic – time was given to identifying clergy from each partner church who would volunteer to be a point of contact for those who were bereaved.

FUTURE PLANS AND HOPES

We will engage in national and regional matters conveyed through the work of Churches Together and cooperate in matters that grow and foster unity

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

FINANCIAL REVIEW

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

The Statement of Financial Activities is shown on page 9, with more detailed analysis of income and expenditure on pages 11 to 15.

Balance Sheet

Fundraising Resources

There are two main sources of income, donations by churches and fundraising.

Reserves Policy

At the year end, general unrestricted funds amounted to £74,327 which is more than sufficient to cover the committed costs should the charity be wound up.

Risk Management

Although 2020 suffered a pandemic, this has not had an impact on the financial situation of this charity and the Trustees therefore consider there to be no key risks facing the charity at this time.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Charity was registered on the 18[th] June 2009 after adopting the constitution on the 28[th] March 2007, amended by a special resolution on the 30[th] April 2009.

Membership is open, on payment of the agreed subscription, to any church interested in furthering the objects of the Association, having at least one congregation in the Area, and is either:

a member church of Churches Together in England;
a member church of the Evangelical Alliance or
a member church of the African Caribbean Evangelical Alliance.

Each member church shall appoint an individual to represent it and to vote on its behalf at meeting of the Association. Each member church (or association) shall have one vote.

Governance

Appointment and Induction of Trustees

The Board of Trustees consists of:

the Church leaders of the churches in membership or persons nominated by them;
the Chairperson, who will also be chair of the Board of Trustees.

There were two changes during the year:

The Most Rev’d Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford, stood down in April 2020 to assume the appoint of Archbishop of York.
Rev’d Lee Johnson, Regional Minister, London Baptist Association joined September 2020

The Contribution of Volunteers

The charity makes use of volunteers to support its activities.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Key Management Personnel

There are no key management groups within the charity and no one Trustee has any more rights than another.

Trustees’ Responsibilities

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in operation.

In so far as the Trustees are aware:

There is no relevant information of which the charitable company independent examiner is unaware and
The Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant independent examiner information and the establish that the independent examiner is aware of that information

Signed on behalf of the Trustees by:

Trustee ……………………………………………………………………….

Print Name: Rt Revd Roger Morris

Date 24 June 2021

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Note Incoming Resources Donation and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Other Income 5 Total incoming resources Resources Expended 6 Fund raising Charitable activities Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains (losses) Net gains (losses) on investments Net income (expenditure)	Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restricted Funds Total 2020 Total 2019 £ £ £ £ £ 30,540 30,540 29,866 0 0 0 120 120 258
	30,660 30,660 30,124
	10,068 10,068 18,961 6,712 6,712 8,403
	16,780 16,780 27,364

	13,980 13,880 2,760 - -
	13,880 - - 13,880 2,760

The notes on pages 11 to 15 form part of the financial statements. All the activities of the charity are classed as continuing.

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year and therefore a statement of total recognized gains and losses has not been prepared.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

Note Current Assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand 10 Liabilities Creditors (amounts falling due within one year) Accruals 11 Net Current Assets Total Net Assets Represented by: Unrestricted - General Fund 8 Designated Restricted Total Funds	2020 2019 £ £ 0 331 77,712 60,447 77,712 60,778 0 (3,386) 0 (100) 74,327 60,678 74,327 60,678 74,327 60,678 - - - - 74,327 60,678

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for:

1. Ensuring that the charity keeps adequate accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

Trustee ……………………………………………………………………….

Print Name: Rt Revd Roger Morris

Date 24 June 2021

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.

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

1.2 Going Concern

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The 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.

2.1 Income

Income recognition

Offsetting

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by FRS102

Tax reclaims on donations and gifts

Support costs allocation

The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Volunteer help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

Income from interest, royalties and dividends

This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.

2.2 Expenditure and Liabilities

Liabilities recognition

Governance and support costs

Redundancy costs

The charity has made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.

Deferred income

No deferred income has been included in the accounts.

2.3 Assets

Debtors

Contribution to pension funds

The charity does not participate in either a defined benefit or a defined contribution pension fund.

Tax

The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the test set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

ANALYSIS OF INCOMING RESOURCES
Note Unrestricted		Designated	Restricted	Total	Total
				2020	2019
	£	£	£	£	£
3. Donations and legacies
Membership subscriptions	29,790	-	-	29,790	28,702
Other Donations	750			750	750
Legacies	0			0	0
Total donations and legacies	30,540	-	-	30,540	29,452
4. Charitable activities
Donations taken at Bradwell	0	-	-	0	414
Advertising campaign	0	-	-	0	0
5.Other Income
Bank Interest	120			120	258
Total other income	120	-	-	120	672
Total incoming resources	30,660	-	-	30,660	30,124
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
Governance			Support	Total	Allocation
6. Resources Expended			Costs		basis
Fund Raising	708		9,360	10,068	60:40
Charitable Activities	472		6,240	6,712	60:40
Total allocated costs	1,180		15,600	16,780
Unrestricted		Designated	Restricted	Total	Total
				2020	2019
Governance	£	£	£	£	£
Meetings	0	-	-	0	274
Accountancy	680	-	-	680	400
Workplace Chaplaincy	500			500	0
Total governance costs	1,180	-	-	1,180	674

Support costs Administration support Bookkeeping Website Subs and training Committee Costs Sundry (Computer Purchased) Ecumenical officer stipend Ecumenical officer expenses Insurance Total support costs	869 0 374 350 0 0 13,160 518 329 - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 374 350 0 0 13,160 518 329 2,047 0 2,569 530 0 45 13,133 1,679 329
	15,600 - - 15,600 20,332

TRUSTEES’ EXPENSES

No expenses were paid to trustees during the year.

7. EMPLOYMENT EMOLUMENTS

The Ecumenical Officer is a part time post. For administrative and tax purposes, Jacqui King was employed by the United Reformed Church and seconded to the charity since January 2018.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ESSEX AND EAST LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

8. SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS

Balance brought forward Incoming resources £ £ 60,447 30,659	Outgoing Resources Transfers Balance carried forward £ £ £ (16,780) 0 74,327	Outgoing Resources Transfers Balance carried forward £ £ £ (16,780) 0 74,327
60,447 30,659	(16,780)	0 74,327
	2020 £ 0 0 2020 £ 32,029 45,683	2019 £ 331 331 2019 £ 14,884 45,563 60,447 £
	77,712 £

11. CREDITORS (AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR)

Creditors Accrued expenses	2020 2019 £ £ 0 0 3,386 100
	3,386 100

12. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS

No material financial commitments have been made in respect of future financial periods.

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