THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF UPMINSTER (REGISTERED WITH THE CHARITY COMMISSION 1132839) PARISH CHURCH OF ST. LAURENCE RECTORS REPORT AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Incumbent: Reverend Susannah M Brasier The Rectory 4 Gridiron Place Upminster RM14 2BE Principal bankers: National Westminster Bank plc 120-122 High Street Hornchurch Essex RM14 2BE Independent examiner: Akosua Boachie, Chartered Certified Accountant
RECTOR'S REPORT 2024 Deborah Masterson (Co-opted) The Parochlal chUh Coun¢ll (PCQ of Upminster has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the eccle5ia5tical parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance re5pon5ibilities for the fabric of the parish church and other owned property In Attendance Tony Bloomfield reasUrer) (elected as PCC member April 2024) Beryl Speed (Hon. Secretary) The Revd Neil Barrett (from February 2024) Additional Officers Jame5 Helby (Assistant Treasurer) Akosua Boachie (Parish Safeguarding Officer) PCC Membership Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected at the Annual Pafochial Church Meeting IAPCMI in accordance with the Church Representati¢n Rules, During the year 2024 the follcwing served as members of the PCC.. Management & Task Groups The PCC operates through the Standing Committee, Central Management & Finance Group ICM&FG), and several task groups, including Buildlngs Committee and Halls Committee. Incumbent.. The Revd Susannah Brasier The Revd Catherine Towner lon sick leave from June 2024) Assistant Curate.- Standlng Committ90 The only committee requlred by law consisting of the Rector, Churchwardens, PCC Secretary, Treasurer, Vlce-chair and another PCC member (currently Chris Mowatl. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC beeen meetings subject to directions given by Council. It may approve routine expenditure up to a limit of £500 greater only in the case of very urgent work. Deanery Synod Reps.. Penny EaWards (until oct 2024) Clive Edwards (Clive also Vice-chair) Jean Keen Churchwarden,. Churrhwarden.. Cheryl Hale Central Management & Flnance Group (CmG) The CM&FG consists of the Stsnding Committee, Project Leaders of the Project Task Groups and other members of ttie PCC whom the PCC wishes to attend. It oversees the routine tasks undertaken by each group and ensure5 that all extraordinary matter5, or matter5 requiring PCC approval, are brought to the attention of the PCC. The CM&FG liaises with the Standing Committee regarding business requiring the attention of the PCC namely, all matters which are part of the PCC'S legal responsibilities under state and Canon Law, matters which are extraordinary or involve substantial change, and matters involving expenditure above £500. The CM&FG may make Elected members Tony Bloomfield {from April 20241 Pauline Drewett {until April 2024) Doreen Hagan luntil Apfil 2024) Colin JaNis luntil April 2024) John Leaback (from April 2024) Linda Lockwood {from April 2024) Nigel Lockwood Michael Master50n (until April 20241 Christopher Mowat Rebecco Perchard Pauline Smith (from April 2024) Nicholas Thomson
recommendations to the PCC but these are not Review of the Year binding on the PCC. The worship of St Laurence remains central to its mission and ministry. During 2024 we benefited from the ministry of the Revd Catherine Towner as Assistant Curate, Deborah Masterson. our Pastoral Assistant, Juliet Masterson, our Auth0ri5ed Local Preacher, and the Revd Neil Bartt, who joined us for a curacy placement which, happily for us, was then extended. We also enjoyed havin9 Carly Lucas, an ordinand from St Luke's, Cranham, here on placement for several months. Our Sacristan, servers, musician5. readers, interces5or5, flower arrangers. sidespeople and many others have also contributed much to our worshlp through the year. PCC Task Groups Project Task Groups are set up for spÈcif it projects as and when the Incumbent andlor the PCC believe there is a need. The PCC may delegate matters to CM&FG andlor Task Groups where legally allowed to do so and when deemed appropriate by the member5 of the PCC. Members may be co-opted by PCC or CM&FG. Current Task Groups include.. Buildings Management Group (BMG) oversee the church, churchyard, Parish Office/Guild Hut and 6 Gaynes Park Road to During 2024, most services were held in person but Sunday Evening Services continued on Zoom for the most part. although we also enjoyed the return of occasional Evensongs sung by the cholr. Hall$ Commlttee- to oversee the Church Halls W•bslte/Electronk Communications/lT oversee website, office equipment, SOare, wi-fi and all associated matter5 to The church was open every day and continues to be appreciated by those who come to visit especially those seeking a place of peace at a difficult time. Adventurer5' Leaders - to oversee provi510n for children and young people We saw the tomplétion of the final parts of the repair project which included Quinquennial Repairs and other matters that needed addressing. Enomous thanks must go to Chris Mowat for all hi5 time and energy in managing this, and to Margaret Reading and Peter Chambers whose legacies helped to fund thSs. Personnel to consider the church'5 responsibilities as an employer Churth 8uilding Improvements Fundralslng - To fund raise forthe proposed extensltsn to the thurch building Electoral Roll: At 31 st December 2024, there were 130 people on the electoral roll Our estimated 'worshipping community is rather broader than reflected by the electoral roll. We also completed significant repairs to the Minor, Derham and Hurford Halls, and are very grateful for the legacy of Melvyn Gallagher which enabled thi5 to happen. We also made significant progress towards the realisation ol the first phase of our Building Improvements ProjecL and we hope that this will proceed to the sta9e of seeking a faculty shortly.
We did not host any weddings in 2024 but held a number of baptisms and funerals. We held regular Parade Setvices. welcomed children on a good numbei of school and uniformed group visits to church, and participated in Heritage Open Days/Ride and Stride in September. considerable and conscientious work as PCC Treasurer. The accounts show a total income of £588.941 and expenditure of £335.515 (restricted and unrestricted funds plus the Restoration Appeal Fund} giving a surplus of £251,426. We have been blessed with a number of generous legacies in 2024 totalling £292,848 and the PCC are focussed on ensuring we use these gifts wisely. The QI repairs that commenced in 2023 were completed with a further £58,882 spent in 2024. We were able to claim VAT back under the Listed Places of Footstep5, a rnonthly seryice for pre-school children, continues, as does Adventurers, (Sunday School). We prepared children for First Communion and one adult for Baptism and Confirmation. Many thanks to those who make all these initiatives Worship Grant Scheme, and insurance covered the costs of repairing storm damage. We continued to raise money for our Building Improvement Project and raised a further £13.244 in 2024. In our General Fund, there was a surplus of £234,539 largely reflecting the receipt of the legacies. Income from Halls remains a key source of income as well as a fantastic cornmunity resource. Occupancy is high and Income reached £93,792 in 2024. However we need to invest in the H811s to POS5ible. We have also continued to enjoy a warm relationship with St Laurence Pre-school, to have representation on the Representative Religious Body set up by the Coopers. Company and Cobom School, and to be the sponsoring body for the 2nd Upminster {St Laurence) Scout Group. The latter celebrated its centenary in 2024 and held a Family Camp at Thriftwood to celebrate, where the Rector enjoyed trying out the Cresta Runl keep them in the condition our users expert and we spent over £49.CQO in 2024 on major refurbishment works, Planned Giving continues to dwindle and we need to rely on regular collection and donation income as well to meet the runnin9 Costs of the Church. We continue to meet our Quots obligations in full. We continue to take the welfare of children and vulnerable adults seriously. Thanks go to Akosua Boachie as our Parish Safeguarding Representative and Michelle Barkwith who is administering training requirements. Pastoral care also remain5 key to the life and purpose of the church. Regular visiting and Home Communions have continued, as well as services in care homes for Christmas and Easter. Restricted funds showed a gain of £1.426. The value of our investments increased by £2268 and they continued to pay good Income. We held Lent and Athent study groups which were appreciated by those involved Our Eastertide and Christmas services were well attended. Nigel Lockwood continues to oversee our IT and communication5 and ha5 been progressing a number of important projects including our handling of data, increasing ol website security and plans for replacing the sound system in church, The PCC met at variou5 points during the year. Jean Keen and Cheryl Hale continued to provide invaluable seNice as Churchwardens, and Clive Edwards continued to offer valuable 5UPPOrt as Vice-chair of the PCC. In addition, we are delighted that Nigel is no longer our 'Acting' Director of Music but our new permanent Director of Musi( who with the choir continues provide us with a wide range of beautiful music in worship. We continue to be very grateful to Tony Bloomfield, assisted by James Helby. for his
Fundraising for the Building Improvements Project continued with regular fundraising initiatives throughout the year, including a lovely meal at Top Meadow, an excellent quiz, a wonderful Mediterranean Evenin9 and another very succe55ful Autumn Fayre. Our relationships with other churches in the Deanery and Churche5 Together continue to be important and it was good to be part of thè Good Friday walk and service, and to host the annual United SeNice Joanne Chapman continued Administrator, and Becky Perchard as Halls Bookings Secretary - many thanks to them foi oll they have done. as Parish The SLUGS (St Laurence Upminster Gardening Squad) continued to work Èxtremely hard to keep the churchyard in order and to provide a pleasant and relaxing space for the community to visit. We progressed some of our efforts to be more intentional and effective in our 'Care of Creation,, including adoption of more eco-frlendly materials in parish life, and der use of Fairtrade products. Our parish magazine, Gridiron, was produced bi- monthly- we thank Arlette Wiggins, Joanne Chapman and our regular contributors for their efforts. Gridiron remains an important tool in connecting With the wider parish as well as with the church community. It was a great joy to hold celebratory meals for Quinquagesima Sunday, the Patronal Festival and HaNest. I would Ilke to th8nk everyone who has been part of the life of this church during this year, helping us to express and encounter, in a wide range of ways, God's love for us and God's call to us to love cur neighbour. 'Charity of the Month, continue5 and we also continued to collect for the Harold Hill Foodbank. Although we no longer have a Children's Society Committee we still held a successful Christingle service. the Revd Susannah 8rasier Rertorand Chair of the pcc Members of the congregation also provided many and variou5 kinds of support to others in the local community throughout the year.
PCC of Upminster Balance Sheet at 31 December 2024 All numbèts in £ Year ended 31 December 2024 2023 Note Flxed Assets Tangible fixed assets 3,197 3,197 Current Assets Charity & endowment trusts 10 90,965 88,697 Debtors and prepayments Short tenn deposits Cash at bank and in harKI 7 14,173 508,406 15,175 245,440 541,133 281,266 Llabillties . Amounts falling due wlthln one year 8 31241 22 800 Net Current Assets 609,892 258,466 Less - Uabllltles . Amount8 falling due after after one year NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted - General Unrestricted - Halls Capital Reserve Unrestricted - Propety reserve Total Unrestricted 358,763 9 36,402 112,903 42,000 416,214 181,155 Restricted St Laurence Church Restorats'on Appeal Fund 68.659 119,181 66,256 102,949 350 360 Approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its behalf on I z45 ZOIS Chairman Member
PCC of Upminster Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 st December 2024 Unre8trlcted ReslriGted Restoratlon Total Funds Funds Funds App Fund 2024 All numbet3 in £ 2023 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming fesources from donors other Oluntary incoming resources Income Irom church halls and other Olher incomino resources Income from InStentS 2a 75,335 4,033 4,055 83,423 90,647 2b 292,848 7.418 300,266 27.576 2c 2d 28 94,739 27,457 7,864 94,739 98.005 14,508 85.607 32,540 14,107 466 2,071 68,082 4.573 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 84,128 250.477 RESOURCES USED Grants Actlvilies directty relating to the work of Ihe Church Fundraising and publiclty Church management and administration 3a 4,033 4,033 4,485 3b 3¢ 248,398 30 566 67,896 316,860 30 357,842 3d 16,087 505 18.592 12,394 TOTAL RESOURCES USED 264 515 5,104 337 515 374,787 NET INCOMING IOUTGOING) RESOURCES Balances BIF 1st January 2024 233,728 181 155 414.883 1,466 16,232 102 949 119,181 251,426 (124,310) 478 426 352,116 67,722 601,786 other recognised gains.. Intra-fund transfers Gainsl(losses) on charity funds 10 Balances CIF 31st December 2024 1,331 416,214 937 68,659 2,268 604,OS4 1,756 350,360 119 181 Represented by:. General funds Halls Capital Resen+P Property reseNe Charitylendowment funds Resloration Appeal Fund 308,375 36,402 21,049 52,388 30,082 336,457 36,402 21,049 90,985 119,181 604 054 90,482 42.000 26,252 88,697 102 949 350 360 10 12 38,577 119,181 119181 416214 68,659
PCC of Upminster Notes to the Financial Statsments for the year ended 31 st Decèmber 2024 1.Accounting Policles The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Uprninster is a regISted charity, number 1132839. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Church Accounting Regulations (2(M)6) in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current FRS102 Charities Statement of Recommended Practice 2019. However, as a smaller charity as defined by FRS102 (income less than £500,000) reliets have been applied, notably no cash flow statement is provided. The income for 2024 has exceeded this threshold due to a number of one-off items each of which is iden*'fied in the accounts but is not expected to recur hence no change in the basis of preparation. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for inv8stment assets which are shown at market valu8. The Financial Statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body nor those that are infomial gatherings of Church members. Funds General funds opresent the funds of the PCC that are not subjact to any restrictions garding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. The Restorakn'on Appeal Fund is separately disclosed and is a material designated fund. Restricted funds comprise endowments and18gacies and the income generated on Ihese investments which is to be only expended on the restricted purpose as specified by the donor. Incoming Resources Collections are recognised when reiVed by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under covenant is recognised when received. Grants and legacies lo the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement of the amount due. Income from Halls is recognised in the period for which the rental services were paid for. Income for rental of our property at 6 Gaynes Park Road is recognised in the period for which the rental service is paid for. Income lax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the underlying incorne is received. All other income is accounted for when received.
PCC of Upminster Notes to the FinanGial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 (cont) Resources used Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. The diocesan quota is accounted for when paid. Fixed Assets Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by section 10 of the Charities Act 2011. No value is plad on moveable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and lch require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable propety All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church knmishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities and separately disclosed. Equipment used within the church premises is written off as expenditure when purchased. Property held by the PCC is accounted for at historic cost. Current assets Amounts owing to and collectable by the PCC are shown as debtors. Short term deposrts include cash held on deposit either with the COIF Church of England funds or at the Natwest bank, authorised and regulated by FCA and PRA. Charity and endowment trusts are held at the matket value at Ihe balance sheet date as provided by the Fund Managers.
PCC of Upminster Notes lo the Financial Statements for year ended 31 December 2024 Icont) All nÉunbers in £ 2. Incoming resources Unrestricted Restricted Restoratlon Funds Funds App Fund Total Funds 2023 2a Incoming resources from donors Planned Giving.. Covenants, gift aid & srnall donations Tax recoveredlrecovefable U0venanted Other collections Charity collections Sundry donatiorB & for speL7al purposes 52,577 13,373 4,630 2,656 1,200 $3,777 721 14,094 4,630 4,790 4,033 54,997 14.667 4,850 6,218 4,485 2,134 4,033 055 83 423 2b Other voluntary incomiNJ resources Legacy Fund Raisiro Grarts received 292,848 292.848 7,418 6.000 6,576 15,000 7,418 292 848 7418 300 286 2c Income from ancilLgry activities Magazine ar)J book stau Chuwch hall incom8 947 889 2d Other incomiry resources Fees to PCC Churchyard m8inlenance Rental income Insurance recovery VAT recovered under LPW scheme Other income 5,474 5,474 466 21,000 35.507 35,507 32,575 32,866 692 68 082 96 005 8.906 439 21,000 466 21,000 291 692 1,322 873 466 2e Income from investments Deposit interest and income fram trusts 4 573 14 508 4 573 14,$08 14,107 Total incoming resource5 498,243 6,570 84,128 588,941 250,477 10
PCC of Upminster Notss to the Financial Statements for the year erKled 31 December 20231¢¢nt) All numbèrs in £ 3. Resources used Unrestr Funds Restr Re8toratlon Funds App Fund Total Funds 2022 3a Chaiitable Giving Church overseas." missionary societies Church overseas.. other 313 313 574 Home chaiities - other Home charities - cttur¢h 3,276 3,276 3,911 3b Act5vities directly relati1 to the work of the Church Diocesan quots Clergy and support staff expenses Fees lor weddirvJs arKI funerals Church running expenses Church maintenanc8 QI repairs and professional fees Organ maintenance Education Upkeep of churchyard Salaries and honoraria Church halls costs Church halls improvements other 96,890 1,071 2,581 21,OS1 12,765 96,890 1,071 2,581 21,051 12,765 67,673 67,573 323 323 566 5,037 15,795 44,062 49,004 142 67 896 316 860 91,480 885 4,853 23.269 13,289 152,838 $66 589 4,337 15,124 41,466 8,596 172 5,037 15,795 44,062 49.004 142 $66 3c Fund ralsiro aThJ wblGity Pub&cty fix church and fund raisirKJ everts School pnzes 30 30 30 30 30 66 3d Church management arKI administration Stationery, postage, sundries Rental property co315 10,248 505 10,753 11,945 449 Total resources ud 264,515 5,104 67,896 337,515 374,787
PCC of Upminster Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 (cont) All numbers in £ 2024 2023 4. Staff costs Salaries and honoraria 20,449 19,490 During the year remuneration was paid to a Director of Music, Halls Secretary and the Administrative Assistant to the Rector. Thè rèmuneration paid to the Halls Booking Secretary is included in the Halls Expenditure. No person earned £40,000 or more. S. Flxed assets for use by the PCC Tangible fixed assets Freehold Land and Buildings Total 6 Gaynes Park Road Upminster at cost 3,197 3,197 Depreciation is not provided on the freehold buildings and no impaimient has been recognised. 6. Analysis of net assets by fund Unrestricted Restrictsd Restoration Funds Funds App Fund Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Charityiendowment funds Fund balance 3,197 391,870 (31,241) 30,082 119,181 416 214 119 181 7.Debtors 2024 2023 Gift Aid recoverable from HMRC Other debtors 14,173 15,136 39 Gift Aid receivable is due from HMRC for the year from 1 January 2024. 2024 2023 8. Liabilities . amounts falling due within one year Accruals Halls income ceIVed in advance 19,697 11,544 31241 12,038 Accruals reflect expenses related to 2024 and settled in January and February 2025. 12
PCC of Upminster Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 20241cont) All numbers in £ 9. Property Reserve and Halls Capital Reserve - not restricted The PCC ha agreed to set aside funds for major repairs to PCC property and to maintain the Halls. 2024 2023 Property Reserve Opening balance Transfer to Halls Capital Resefve Property maintenants expense Closing balance 26,252 72,100 {30,000) 15,8481. 21,049 Hall8 Capltal Reserve Opening balanGe Transfer from Property Reserve Allocation of InMe to Halls Capital Reserve Improvement works to Halls Closing balan 2024 42,000 2023 30,000 12,000 20,000 25 598 36,402 42 000 10. Charity & Endowment Trusts The restricted funds indude the following charities,, a) Frith (charity registration 262008) created in 1610 to provide bread for the poor of the parish, The PCC received £40 of income from this Trust in 2024. The balanca of this trust at 31 Detsmber was £1,464 and was invested in the COIF Charities Investment Fund. The PCC intend to close this trust and distribute the balance (£2,668 including accumulated income at 31 December 2024) to a local charity in line with the objectives of the trust. b) 8oyce (charity registration 310907) created in 1869 to advance youth membership of th8 choir. The PCC received £50 of income from this Trust in 2024, The balance of this trust at 31 December was £1,826 and was invested in the COIF Charities Investment Fund. The PCC intsnd to combine the balance of the trust (£3,323) with other fvnds designated for the Choir from 1 Jan 2025. The restricted frJnds also include the following er+dowment trusts., c) Miss G.K. Wjnght (deceased), a perpetual endowment for the upkeep of the churchyard. The PCC received £466 of income from this Trust in 2024. The balance of this trust at 31 December was £7,751 and was invested in the M&G Charifund (£7,230) and tre M&G Charibond (£521). d) Ms Rona England Bequest, created by a legacy in 1994 for educational purposes. The PCC reIved £1,981 of income from this Trusl in 2024 and incurred expenses of £1,071. The balance of this trust at 31 December was £27,536 and was invested in the M&G Charifund. 13
PCC of Upminster Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 (cont) All numbers in £ The unrestricted funds include the following endowment: e) Miss C F lthitehead Trust, created by a legacy in 1961 and available for use at the discretion cf the PCC. The PCC received £3,429 of income from this Trust in 2024. The balants of this trust at 31 December was £52,388 and was invested in the M&G Charifund. Fund Values 2024 1 .464 1,826 7,751 27.538 38,577 2023 1.432 1,788 7,586 26,838 37,640 Frith Fund Vae al 31112 Boyce Fund Value at 31112 Wright Fund Value at 31112 England 8equest Value at 31112 Restricied Funds Whitehead Trust Value at 31112 52.388 51,057 Charlty & endowmenl trusts 88.697 Unreallsed galiv(loss) for the year 2,288 (1,758) 11. Financial Commitments. There are no significant financial commitments forlhe coming year al 31 December 2024. 14
PCC of Upminster Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2024 (cont) All numbers in £ 12. St. Laurence Church Restoration Appeal Fund The St Laurence Church Restcration Appeal includes funds for ts repairs and maintenance of church fabric, repairs and nwintenance of the organ, tower and bells, and a historic bequesl for repairs and maintenance of the hurch and and the organ. Income and Expendlture 2024 2023 Repalrs & Malntenance fvnd Fund Raising Donations and ot1r income Grants reCeId VAT recoNEry Insurance claim Eypendilure 7,418 8,550 6,576 12,C63 15,C()O 727 32,575 35,507 16,477 (29,096) 14,364 Transfer from G8n8ra1 Fund Bequest for Church fabric fund Income E4)enditure (89,374} Bequest for Organ fund Incoff E>pendtture 78 323 (245) (846) There was no income or e>penditure in tPK8 other Restoratron Aopeal funds. 31 December 2024 120 Balances by fund 2023 Repairs & hlaintenance fund Bells & TowEr fund Bequesl for Church Fabric Bequest for Organ 64199 47,722 44,001 44,()1 119181 102 949 In 2024 the cost of Ihe Quinquennial I nspection repairs was £58,882 (2023 £153,802). A refund of VAT under the LPW Grant scheme of £32.575 was receid. Income of £35,507 was recei from an insurance claim due to storm dange to the weatherwdne and spire. Repairs & Mairrtenance Fund includès £55,723 raised for the Building Imprment Projecl. Funds raised in 2024 were £13,244 and costs incurred were £8,686. 15
PCC of Upminster Independent Examiners Report to the PCC I report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 Dernber 2024, which are set out on pages e to 15. Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the Examiner The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent exafflination is needed. It is my responsibility to Examine the accounts under s8Ction 145 of the 2011 Act,. Follow procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act., and State whether particular matters have come to my attention, Basis of Independent Examiners Statement. My éxamination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records k8Pt by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records, It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the management committee conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an opinion on the accounts. Independent ExaMineS statsment In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., or to prepare accx>unts, which accord with these accounting records have not been met", or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be aChed. as~ Akosua 8oachie, FCCA Boundary Road Upminsler Essex Date 16