CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st Jan 2020, Period start date To 31" Dec 2020. Period end date Charity name: The Pastures Church Charity registration number-1132612 Objectives and Activities SORP fefere Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming do(xmenl To preach the hdy word of God, and conduct other acts of religious worship, and demonstrate the love of God to all, es eciall the need Until the pandemic. the church held worship services every Sunday, mid-week meetings for prayer, bible study and socialising, a lunchtime and activity meeting (Movers and Shakers) for retirèd or unemployed people on Wednesdays, at which attendan was typically 20 lo 25. On Thursdays, the church also ran a toddler group for pre-school chiklren and their mothers andlor carers, at which attendan was usually 40 adults and 50 chiklren or more. There was also a program of activities on Friday afternoons and evenings for children and young adults from 3 to 18. divided into three age groups. Both of these activities were supported by café at which light refreshments were sold. The premises were also let for community- based activities such as Slimmer's Wodd and Jazzercise. During the pandemic, the church service and mid-week meetings have been held on the internet. A regular news- letter has been compiled and distributed to those who attended the Movers and Shakers meeting. Atthough the other activitr'es have been suspended, the church has organised the provision and distribution of essential food supplies to those in need in the locality, and to families with children at the local school, with nearly 200 food parlS being distributed. as well as Ihe fetching of prescriptions and essential shopping. The church has also arranged for the provision of school uniforms to some 40 children from families that needed assistan. Ail activities were o en lo all. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for Ihe public benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19
Statement (xjnfirming whether the Ifustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1 18 The trustees believe that these activits'es are all of benefit to the local community, by providing relief to those in need, and social opporhjnities to those at risk of isolation. and all help lo foster a community spirit. All demonstrate the Christian message of love for one's nei hbour. Additional infomiation (optional) You rna choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP rÈferertè The church also supports certain other charities which the trustees consider have objectives consistenl with those of the church, or which assist the church to achieve its own ob'ectives. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment P*a IJ8 The church has iwo paid staff members, 41 full Members, as well as a small number of regular attendees. These all contribute their time and money to support the actiwties of the church. Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity, dentifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its eneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 120 The provision of on-line Se1¢eS and meetings have undoubtedly mitigated the effects of the social isolation imposed by the government. The organising and distribution of aid to those affected has afforded significant relief and reduced the distress of trse in the community whose income has been badly affected by the pandemic. The effort5 of the church have demonstrated the benefits of a Christian life-sty to Ihe community as a whole.
Addltlonal Infonnation (optionall You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives sel Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set The fund raising has been badly affected by the impact of the pandemic and the measures taken lo prevent infection. Paia 1.41 Investment perfomiance against objectives Pard 1.41 Other
Financial Revlew Review of the charity's financial posilion at the end of the period Para 1.21 At the end of the finanaal year. the church's assets We £191.361.22 having received an income of £69.082.19, and incurred expenditure 01 £72,213.23. the deficit bèing attributable lo the temporary pandemic constraints imposed on activiti.es b th8 ovemment. The Trustees of The Pastures Churth recognise that reserves are needed to manage cash flow delays where income arrives later than expenditure. Cash in the bank at any one lime is ornialty sufftient to cover such delays. The Trustees will regulady consider the levels of current and expected income and expenditure and assess the level of cash reseNes reqUId lo meet any shortfalls in cash receipts over payments. The Treasurer is authorised lo accumulate a sum equlvant to three months, expendilure as reserves. Stalement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Pats 122 Amount of resèrves held Reasons for holding zero resetves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Pard 122 £24,414 Para 122 Para 1.24 Para 123 Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds lincluding any fundraising) The principal source of funds is the donations of Ihe members and attendees Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives includin9 any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Continued restn"ction of the activities at the church beyond 2021 will jeopardise the continuation of the church. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure. Governance and Management Description of charity's Type of governing document Para 125 Trust deed How is the charity conslituled? Para 1.2S The charity is governed by a written constitution relating to the original trust deeds Trustee selection methods including detai15 of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 125 New trustees are recornmended by the existing trustees, and the appointmenz is rattfied by the church members Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The church will consider the need for a formal induction and training program in conjunction with the AOG. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Pwa 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works The Church jThned the Assemblies of God in May of this year. Para 151 Relationship with any related parties Para 151 Other Reference and Administrative detalls Char name Other natne Ihe Ghari uses 15tered chari number Charity's principal address The Pastures Church 1132612 207-209 The Pastures High Wycombe Bud(s HP13 5RR
Names of the charlty trustees who manage the tharity Oates acted if not for whole Trustee name Office Irf any} Nam• of r$On lor body} ÈntitlÈd oint trustee ifan Michael Woodcock Ghair RDger Wo¢yJ Treasurer and Minute secretary 111120 to 1612120 Christopher Bull Anthony Lee Michael Griffiih David Peckett Minister 2712120 to date 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 rate trustees- narnes of the directors at the date the re Dire¢tor name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dales acted rf not for whole
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional inforniation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional informatlonl Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity'5 trustees Signature{s) Full name(sl Posilion leg Secretary. Chair, etc} Date
12 Months to 31 Dec 2020 £
| INCOME Donations: Weekly Offerings Other Donations Church Activities: Cafe Income Church Activities Other Income: Hire Rent Income Grants - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Interest Received Building Project Income TOTAL INCOME EXPENSES Café Manse Ministerial Church Activities Donations Other Expenses Repairs & Maintenance Running Costs Building Project Depreciation TOTAL EXPENSES DEFICIT - YEAR TO DATE Reserves at 31 December 2019 Deficit to 31 December 2020 - as above Reserves at 31 December 2020 |
28,661.32 25,310.92 |
|---|---|
| 53,972.24 | |
| 1,287.30 1,537.00 |
|
| 2,824.30 | |
| 3,894.75 5,520.00 2,843.89 27.01 |
|
| 12,285.65 | |
| 0.00 | |
| 69,082.19 | |
| 7,811.03 6,270.89 22,478.65 889.49 6,287.10 1,467.49 1,200.37 19,653.62 3,747.60 2,406.99 |
|
| 72,213.23 | |
| (3,131.04) | |
| 194,492.26 (3,131.04) |
|
| 191,361.22 |
Net Assets at 31 December 2020:
| Bank Balances and Cash Current Account Business Premium Business Premium - Restricted Funds Cash Floats Total Bank Balances and Cash Church Building Manse Furniture & Equipment Gift Aid - Due to 31 December 2019 Debtors at 31 December 2020 Creditors at 31 December 2020 Total Net Assets Restricted Funds: Refurbishment toilets/replacement boilers Chair Fund Publicity materials Security cameras Manse Boiler Building Fund Pastoral/Covid-19/Food Bank Re: Wycombe Food Hub CAP Lifeskills Church online - equipment and subscription services Café refresh and re-opening Total |
1,249.85 16,000.00 12,369.16 120.00 |
|---|---|
| 29,739.01 59,163.19 73 751 77 21,662.91 9,423.25 150.00 (2,528.91) |
|
| 191,361.22 | |
| 3,976.00 0.00 665.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,383.90 0.00 720.00 3,084.00 1,539.49 |
|
| 12,369.16 |
The Pastures Church Chari number 1132612 Inde ndent Examination To the trustees I report on the a(xounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020. contained on pages 1 to 3. Responsibilities and basys of rèport The charity's trustees are resp)nsible for the preparation of the accounts in aocordance with the requirements of the Chartlies Act 2011 (the Act). It is my responsibilty to examine the aCcts under Sectn 145 of the act. I have followed the procedures laid down by the Charity Commission in their genefal dlrections under section 145(51{bl of the act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I cA)nfirm that no matwial matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect- accounting records Vre not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act: or 2. the accounts do not accord ryth those records. I have no concems arsd have come auoss no other matters in connection the examination to thich attention should be drdvm in this rekKJrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed 7 April 2021 Name and professional ststus Andrew D Green FCCA 1 GoslirwJ Grove High Wycombe Bucks HP13 SUF