Minister’s Report 2021
As I reflect on 2021, it feels like a year of two halves, almost!
We started the first quarter, as we finished 2020, in lockdown. Then, like the rest of the nation, we navigated the necessary ‘roadmaps’ as we began planning, albeit cautiously, the ‘new reality.’
Continuing to worship on Zoom served us well, but I believe we were all yearning the fellowship of being together, especially I felt, being apart for Easter again was disappointing. With much discussion and preparation, we resumed ‘in-person’ worship on 1[st] August; this was preceded by a Week of Prayer in our church building. It was important to pray for our return, for all affected by the pandemic, and also loss of a loved one in other circumstances; and for our community and beyond.
Over the year, we lost seven members and friends through age and illness; we give thanks for their lives and faithful service and continue to hold their loved ones in prayer.
Thanks to the patience and technical ‘know-how’ of some of our members, we are now able to offer Zoom from church as an option for those who require it for various reasons and this has proved very beneficial.
Our midweek Wednesday Fellowship resumed in October, with the leaders’ preparing talks and activities for the group, and a welcome cuppa and an opportunity for a chat, which so many had missed.
We had a fabulous Harvest Festival and Church Anniversary weekend commencing with a Beetle Drive – still as competitive as ever!! Our Family service on Sunday, and the opportunity to share with our Pre-school on Monday.
Thank you to all who prepared, and those who supported our MacMillan Tea and Cakes event in October; it was wonderful to be together again and give generously towards their work.
Our Lent Bible studies on the ‘Prayers of Jesus,’ were held on Zoom; but I was thrilled to resume in-person studies on the Letter to the Hebrews in October. Unfortunately, our Advent studies were cut short as I finally got caught by the virus!
Thankfully, the excitement of being able to worship together over Advent and Christmas was the ‘boost’ I needed. We were able to share Carol services with our friends at both Hanover and Hughenden Courts. We held both Christingle and Carol services, Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, when we returned a little later for our family worship.
Many conversations have been had, and will continue to be, regarding the effects of the last two years. As I write, it is with much more optimism than last year, as we learn to live with the virus and continue to focus our attentions on serving our Lord and our community, both within and
beyond our building. Freedom and fellowship have returned for many, but each of us has a
mandate to ‘love our neighbour’ and share the gospel; and so, we prayerfully commit ourselves
to that purpose, equipped in new ways through this shared experience.
God bless, Pastor Sharon
Trustees Report for 2021.
Once again, I begin this report in expressing the Trustees thanks for your prayer and financial support through another exceptional year.
We began the year still in the grips of the pandemic, with Pre-School the only people using the building. Sunday Services continued to be on Zoom or the printed version either going out on email or being delivered.
It was not until the end of July that prayer meetings resumed, with church services starting on the 1[st] August. Weekly meetings gradually restarted over the autumn.
Zoom has been such a success we therefore managed to install this on the church computer enabling those who are housebound to continue to be part of Sunday worship.
During the year we were able to continue to maintain the building. The three new external doors were at last fitted and the Vestry / Store, stairs to the upper classroom and Green Room have all been decorated.
During October negotiations started on renewing the mortgage on The Manse for a further fiveyear fixed term. In readiness for the beginning of January 2022 when we reach the end of the first five years fixed term.
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Calering1100271 61.12 Cleanin9178101 eA)2.80 Cleaning Mal8rials1100241 185. Employels Pen&on170071 587.Q4 Energy172001 1.787.20 General expenses182001 77.17 InSan (76101 831.61 Kilthen Runiiing costs11tM)221 101.oo fvlanse Expenses1100191 3,338.36 Manse Purthase1100141 24,287,16 Matheting162001 233.00 Ministers Expensgs1100251 370.72 Office Eo$l$175001 2,489.96 Piolession81 lees176001 416.22 Repairs arKJ renewals1781> 6,663.04 Slaff170001 19,569.96 Visiting Preachers Expenses11Q0281 IC¥).00 Waier Rales171101 186.81 Total Overhead$ £62,833.02 NET PROFIT I LOSS S,983.84 11 Moy 2022 14..26 PEuBZo12
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1132405
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 FOR HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
Taxassists Accountants 13 The Highway Station Road Beaconsfield , Buckinghamshire HP9 1QQ
HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Report of the Trustees 1
Independent Examiner's Report 2
Statement of Financial Activities 3
Balance Sheet 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 5 to 8
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 9
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HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number 1132405
Principal address
67 Ashfield Way Hazlemere High Wycombe HP15 7RL
Trustees
Nigel Carpenter Kathy Dawkings Stephen P Cossins Michelle Y Rouyer -Guillet Jo Morton Debbie Carpenter
Independent examiner
Taxassists Accountants 13 The Highway Station Road Beaconsfield , Buckinghamshire HP9 1QQ
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021, which are set out on pages three to eight.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I have examined your charity's accounts as required under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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that accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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that the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Taxassists Accountants 13 The Highway Station Road Beaconsfield , Buckinghamshire HP9 1QQ
Date: .............................................
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HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| 31.12.21 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income 58,736 Investment income 2 2 Total incoming resources 58,738 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Charitable activity 57,154 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 1,584 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 192,215 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 193,799 |
31.12.20 Total funds £ 68,597 6 68,603 56,580 12,023 180,192 192,215 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| 31.12.21 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4 404,117 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 24,693 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 5 (66,018) NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) (41,325) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 362,792 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 6 (168,993) NET ASSETS 193,799 FUNDS 7 Unrestricted funds 193,799 TOTAL FUNDS 193,799 |
31.12.20 Total funds £ 412,395 30,807 (65,793) (34,986) 377,409 (185,194) 192,215 192,215 192,215 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ACCOUNTING CONVENTION
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
INCOMING RESOURCES
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold Property - 50 years Improvements to Property - 20 years
TAXATION
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
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TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.
TRUSTEES' EXPENSES
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.
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HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Freehold Improvements property to property £ £ COST At 1 January 2021 361,181 102,924 Additions - 4,307 At 31 December 2021 361,181 107,231 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2021 28,896 22,814 Charge for year 7,224 5,361 At 31 December 2021 36,120 28,175 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2021 325,061 79,056 At 31 December 2020 332,285 80,110 5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.21 £ Trade creditors 41,116 Taxation and social security 762 Other creditors 24,140 66,018 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 31.12.21 £ Bank loans 168,993 |
Totals £ 464,105 4,307 468,412 51,710 12,585 64,295 404,117 412,395 31.12.20 £ 41,630 893 23,270 65,793 31.12.20 £ 185,194 |
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HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| At 1/1/21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 192,215 |
Net movement in funds £ 1,584 |
At 31/12/21 £ 193,799 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS 192,215 |
1,584 | 193,799 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 58,738 |
Resources expended £ (57,154) |
Movement in funds £ 1,584 |
| TOTAL FUNDS 58,738 |
(57,154) | 1,584 |
| Comparatives for movement in funds At 1/1/20 £ Unrestricted Funds General fund 180,192 |
Net movement in funds £ 12,023 |
At 31/12/20 £ 192,215 |
| TOTAL FUNDS 180,192 |
12,023 | 192,215 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 68,603 |
Resources expended £ (56,580) |
Movement in funds £ 12,023 |
| TOTAL FUNDS 68,603 |
(56,580) | 12,023 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net movement At 1/1/20 in funds At £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 180,192 13,607 TOTAL FUNDS 180,192 13,607 |
31/12/21 £ 193,799 193,799 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund |
Incoming Resources Movement in resources expended funds £ £ £ 127,341 (113,734) 13,607 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS | 127,341 (113,734) 13,607 |
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HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Donation & legacies Hall Rental |
31.12.21 31.12.20 £ £ 46,996 68,597 11,740 - |
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| Investment income Investment income |
58,736 68,597 2 6 |
| Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Running cost of the church Minister and visiting preacher Church services and Sunday Sch Donation paid Governance Cost General administration costs |
58,738 68,603 6,940 6,417 20,200 20,276 1,203 944 604 910 25,285 24,451 2,922 3,582 |
| 57,154 56,580 |
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| Total resources expended | 57,154 56,580 |
| Net income | 1,584 12,023 |
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