Company number: 7028764 Charity Number: 1133336
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District
Report and financial statements For the year ended 30 September 2022
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District
Reference and administrative information
for the year ended 30 September 2022
Company number 7028764
Charity number 1133336
Registered office and operational address
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District 112 Cranbourne Road Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 9BW
Trustees Trustees, who are also directors under company law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows:
Rev Carl McCann Chair Mr Steven Francis Leach Secretary Rev Erica Tuxworth Sophie Peel Yates Rev Jason Nike Rev Augustine Baah
Revd Deirdre Brower-Latz (appointed 12 March 2022)
No Trustees held title to property belonging to the charity during the reporting period or at the date of approval.
Bankers
Reliance Bank Faith House 23-24 Lovat Lane London EC3R 8EB
Auditors
Slade & Cooper Limited
Beehive Mill, Jersey St, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6JG
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Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District
Trustees’ annual report
for the year ended 30 September 2022
The trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022. Included within the trustees’ report is the directors’ report as required by company law.
Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.
Objectives and activities
The principal object of the charity is the advancement of Christian faith and its practice, especially by the means of and in accordance with the principles of the International church of the Nazarene.
The basis of our Christian faith as portrayed through the Bible is that we can come to know God personally, in Jesus Christ, who is both human and divine, and is the person in whom all that is lost and broken can be redeemed and who inspires his followers to work for a world that is a better place for all.
Within the covenant relationship of the Church of the Nazarene we value the freedom of the local church to discern for itself its practices and policies within the broad scope of Nazarene belief, in making Christ-like disciples. We stress the importance of individual response in faith, and we understand that each Christian is to play their part in advancing Christian faith and witness. Because of our emphasis on personal faith and the freedom of the local church we are committed to religious freedom for people of all Christian traditions and other faiths.
The District’s overriding function is to provide encouragement, advice and support to member churches so that they too may maximise their ability to achieve their own charitable objective of making Jesus Christ known to particular individuals and to society in general
The trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The trustees report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objectives and activities remained focused on its stated purposes.
The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set.
Volunteers
In the wider context, the District is substantially dependent for its work on the contribution of volunteers. At church level, the work of stipendiary and paid staff is supported at all levels by volunteers both in terms of governance and management and in the practical delivery. Such is the magnitude of the contribution made by volunteers that it is impossible to quantify.
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Trustees’ annual report
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This pattern is reflected throughout the District where many people commit significant time to help with the outworking of the District’s objectives. In the District itself, volunteers provide valuable support mainly through membership of standing committees, unpaid office holders, and the officers responsible for Nazarene Youth International, Nazarene Missions International, Breakthru holidays, the Ladies weekend, and other conferences for training as and when required.
Achievements and performance
The charity's main activities and who it tries to help are described below. All its charitable activities focus on the support and encouragement of the local Churches of the Nazarene which form the District, and are undertaken to further Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District’s charitable purposes for the public benefit.
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The District operates as an umbrella resource body for its member churches, which are all separate charities.
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Throughout 2021-22 the District continued to support its member churches, regional association, and college by providing grants, practical support, guidance, and expertise.
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Appropriate provision and support for Ministers of Religion, and other church leaders within our denomination.
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Support for local churches in the form of grants for pastoral aid, maintenance of buildings, or missional activities.
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Training for Ministers of Religion in the form of a Pastors summer school and Minister’s Fellowship
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Pastoral and church reviews where churches are encouraged to review their work and their relationship with Pastoral leadership.
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Organisation of District holiday, Ladies retreat, and Youth Holiday where the church comes together for encouragement, fellowship, teaching and prayer.
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Financial support to Nazarene Theological College, Nazarene Missions International, Nazarene Youth International, which support youth, mission, education, outreach and fellowship within the church.
Beneficiaries of our services
The District operates as an umbrella resource body for its member churches, which are all separate charities. Consequently, our beneficiaries are largely Pastors, local churches, Nazarene Theological College, Nazarene Missions International, and Nazarene Youth International.
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Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District
Trustees’ annual report
for the year ended 30 September 2022
Financial review
The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net decrease in funds for the year ending 30th September 2022 of £2,068,536 excluding unrealised gains and losses on investments (2021: Increase £1,011,701). Expenditure has been kept under careful control because of the continuing difficult economic climate.
The consolidated incoming resources of the ordinary activities of the Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District including NMI, Events/SS Ministries, NYI and the work at Salford totalled £912,154. (2021: £1,329,518) with resources expended of £2,980,690 (2021: £317,817).
Our principal sources of income remain that of budgets received from our member churches, and rental income from our investment properties. These properties are rented out at market rates, except for the Fresh Ground manse. It is hoped that the income from this manse will move towards market rent over a period of time.
Decreased tithes and offerings in local churches, resulted in lower budgets received.
Strategy is to invest in developing new churches, strengthening existing churches, and to develop a strong property rental income stream.
During the year the charity were donated property at Bournemouth, following closure of the Church. In addition, 4 properties at Penycae, Thornton, Dewsbury and London Fresh Ground (Church) were donated to the local Churches (see note 3). Property at Smallheath Birmingham was sold in the year and a new Manse was purchased at Portsmouth. Fresh Ground manse along with Skegness Manse are now also noted as investment properties at the year-end as they are both producing income. (See note 13).
We do not conduct significant fundraising activities from the general public.
Grants
Each Nazarene church is self-financing; the District provides additional investment into local churches to help develop and promote mission innovation and risk taking to achieve our strategic goals. Church grants are assessed annually, and emphasis is placed not just on each church’s finances but also its plans and achievements in making Jesus known in its locality.
Going concern
The charity does not rely on donations from the public, and we have sufficient cash reserves to fund our activities for at least a further year, without the need for loans or overdrafts. Our investment portfolio of properties is also strong.
The trustees are fully aware of the movement in value of its investments but consider that the balance sheet will remain strong in the long-term, with positive net current assets.
Reserves policy
The Trustees have reviewed the charity’s needs for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and have a reserves policy which will be reviewed annually. The Trustees believe that, in addition to known commitments, the charity needs to hold at least six months (26 weeks) running costs in free reserves, given the anticipated flow of funding, to ensure that the charity can run efficiently.
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Trustees’ annual report
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The total reserves of the charity at the end of the year were £5,271,346 (2021 £6,943,370) of which some were restricted. The Capital Fund in note 19 relates to fixed assets used to support the ongoing work of the charity and is not a readily liquid asset.
Plans for the future
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The trustees of the charity will continue to hold consultations with local church boards to enable the charity to dialogue more effectively with our main stakeholders.
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The District Treasurer will continue to encourage churches to submit their budgets on a monthly basis to enable us to be less dependent toward the year end for finance.
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The District Advisory Board will encourage more sale of surplus properties and reinvestment in income generating assets.
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The trustees will continue to look to support compassionate ministries at home and abroad.
Structure, governance and management
The Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (the District) is an association, consisting of the Nazarene churches within the majority of England and Wales. As a membership organisation, the District holds an annual Assembly at which member churches are represented through their delegates, alongside ministers and the members of the Assembly.
The District acts through an Advisory Board which meets a minimum of four times a year and is made up of elected members, office holders and persons co-opted for particular skills. The Advisory Board helps to set the broad strategic direction of the District.
Recent years had seen disruption to standard working practises due to Covid 19. However, this past year has seen a return to standard practise, including a normal nomination procedure, followed by an in-person District Assembly, including voting for all leadership positions.
All necessary reports were collated as per normal procedure, and were communicated digitally both in advance, and available at the Assembly.
The District charity is administered and managed by the Advisory Board as Charity Trustees.
The Governing Document of the District is a memorandum of association which may be amended by a Resolution of the Assembly approved by not less than two thirds of the Representative Members, as defined in the memorandum of association, present and voting. The memorandum of association was last revised in June 2017 and a copy is available from the registered office.
Recruitment and Training of Trustees
Trustees are elected by the District Assembly from a list of suitable nominations provided by the Nomination Committee and are usually familiar with many aspects of the District’s work prior to appointment. All Trustees receive an induction into the work of the District by meeting the District Superintendent and being advised of the general nature of their work.
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Trustees’ annual report
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They receive financial statements and other relevant documentation including a copy of the Charity Commission’s publication CC3, The Essential Trustee. Formal training on financial matters is provided as appropriate. The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 24th September 2009 and registered as a charity on 17th December 2010.
The company was established under a memorandum of association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association.
Members of the charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charity in the event of winding up. The total number of such guarantees at 30th September 2022 was 129 (2021:129). The members of the charity are entitled to voting rights and have no beneficial interest in the charity.
The Trustees give their time voluntarily and only the District Superintendent receives benefits from the Charity
Related parties and relationships with other organisations
Any and all related parties are clearly identified in the notes to the Accounts.
Remuneration policy for key management personnel
Remuneration for the District Superintendent, Secretary and Treasurer is guided by the Finance Committee. Other Key management personnel are guided by the Trustee Advisory Board.
Risk management
The Trustees are aware of the recommendations to examine the major strategic, business, operational and reputational risks which the Charity faces and have procedures in place to identify and manage them.
Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others
The District acts as property trustees for 39 churches. Arrangements are made for the safe custody of deeds and documents, with each set stored in a labelled packet, and included in an index system. The names of the churches and other charities for whom the Company acts as a Custodian Trustee are available at: www.nazarene.org.uk The organisations are all Church of the Nazarene congregations and therefore, have objects that are compatible with the charitable objects of the Company
Statement of responsibilities of the trustees
The trustees (who are also directors of Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District for the purposes of company law) 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).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and
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Trustees’ annual report
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application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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There is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company’s auditors are unaware
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The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Auditors
Slade & Cooper Ltd were re-appointed as the charitable company's auditors during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees’ annual report has been approved by the trustees on 10/03/2023 and signed on their behalf by
Rev Carl McCann District Superintendent
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Independent auditors’ report
to the members of
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 30 September 2022, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (including the income and expenditure account), the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company’s affairs as at 30 September 2022, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the trustees’ annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we
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identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the trustees’ report (incorporating the directors’ report) for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the trustees’ report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustees’ report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies’ regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemptions in preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 6, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
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aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims.
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enquiry of the charity's staff, management and those charged with governance to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
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reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
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reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/Our-Work/Audit/Audit-and-assurance/Standards-and-guidance/Standards-andguidance-for-auditors/Auditors-responsibilities-for-audit/Description-of-auditors-responsibilities-foraudit.aspx. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
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Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Chinwe Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA
for and on behalf of Slade & Cooper Limited Statutory Auditors Beehive Mill Jersey Street Manchester M4 6JG
Date:
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Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District
Statement of Financial Activities
(including Income and Expenditure account) for the year ended 30 September 2022
| Unrestricted funds Note £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 562,197 Charitable activities: 4 15,274 Investments 5 115,344 Total income 692,815 Expenditure on: Raising funds 6 55,121 Charitable activities: 7 2,733,164 Total expenditure 2,788,285 (2,095,470) (25,388) 8 (2,120,858) Transfer between funds - Other recognised gains/(losses): 421,900 Net movement in funds for the year (1,698,958) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 6,877,220 Total funds carried forward 5,178,262 Gains/(losses on revaluation of fixed assets Net income/(expenditure) before net gains/(losses) on investments Gains/(losses) on investments Net income/(expenditure) for the year |
Restricted funds £ 171,697 47,642 - 219,339 - 192,405 192,405 26,934 - 26,934 - - 26,934 66,150 93,084 |
Total funds 2022 £ 733,894 62,916 115,344 912,154 55,121 2,925,569 2,980,690 (2,068,536) (25,388) (2,093,924) - 421,900 (1,672,024) 6,943,370 5,271,346 |
Total funds 2021 £ 1,216,969 37,965 74,584 |
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| 1,329,518 | |||
| 36,011 281,806 |
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| 317,817 | |||
| 1,011,701 44,838 |
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| 1,056,539 - 8,650 |
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| 1,065,189 5,878,181 |
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| 6,943,370 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District Company number 7028764
Balance sheet as at 30 September 2022
| Note £ £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 422,170 Investments 13 3,904,227 Total fixed assets 4,326,397 Current assets Debtors 14 23,447 Cash at bank and in hand 15 952,162 Total current assets 975,609 Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due in less than one year 16 (30,660) Net current assets 944,949 Net assets 5,271,346 The funds of the charity: Restricted income funds 18 93,084 Designated income funds 19 4,036,671 Unrestricted income funds 19 1,141,591 Total unrestricted funds 19 5,178,262 Total charity funds 5,271,346 2022 |
£ £ 1,195,686 4,824,708 6,020,394 54,453 922,554 977,007 (54,031) 922,976 6,943,370 66,150 3,613,029 3,264,191 6,877,220 6,943,370 2021 |
£ £ 1,195,686 4,824,708 6,020,394 54,453 922,554 977,007 (54,031) 922,976 6,943,370 66,150 3,613,029 3,264,191 6,877,220 6,943,370 2021 |
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| 6,020,394 922,976 |
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| 6,943,370 | ||
| 66,150 6,877,220 |
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| 6,943,370 |
These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company.
The notes on pages 15 to 29 form part of these accounts.
Approved by the trustees on _/_/2023 and signed on their behalf by:11 03
Rev Carl McCann (Trustee)
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Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District
Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ending 30 September 2022
| Note Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities # Cash flows from investing activities: Dividends, interest, and rents from investments Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets Proceeds from sale of investments Purchase of investments Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year |
2022 £ 389,566 115,344 - (311,645) 136,343 (300,000) (359,958) 29,608 922,554 952,162 |
2021 £ 996,053 |
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| (57,111) - - - (522,180) |
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| 416,762 374,097 |
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| 790,859 |
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Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022
1 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
Corresponding amounts for the preceding year are drawn from unaudited accounts.
a Basis of preparation
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), second edition - October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.
b Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The trustees have made no key judgments which have a significant effect on the accounts. The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.
c Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the charity that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the executor’s intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is a treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
d Donated services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised; refer to the trustees’ annual report for more information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
e Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
f Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.
g Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
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Costs of raising funds comprise the costs of renting out property.
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Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
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Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
h Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows:
Land and buildings 1% Office fixtures and equipment 25% Motor Vehicle 25%
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
i Fixed asset investments
Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.
The Charity does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments.
The main form of financial risk faced by the charity is that of volatility in equity markets and investment markets due to wider economic conditions, the attitude of investors to investment risk, and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors or sub sectors.
j Investment property
Investment properties are initially recorded at cost, which includes purchase price and any directly attibutable expenditure. They are reviewed by the charity trustees on a yearly basis, and this will be suplemented by a 3 yearly evaluation of residential properties using AVM tool, and 5 yearly rolling evaluation of non-residential properties by a Chartered Surveyor. Any material changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss.
k Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
l Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
m Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
n Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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o Pensions
Employees of the charity are entitled to join a defined contribution ‘money purchase’ scheme. The charity’s contribution is restricted to the contributions disclosed in note 9. Contributions outstanding at the year end was £3,402 (2020:£10,131)
2 Legal status of the charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The registered office address is disclosed on page 1.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| District Budget Nazarene Youth International Other Income Nazarene Missions International Salford Donations Donated investment properties Total Funds transferred from sale of Gillingham |
Unrestricted £ 53,545 - 8,652 - - 200,000 - 300,000 562,197 |
Restricted £ - 5,658 - 89,311 45,988 - 30,740 - 171,697 |
Total 2022 £ 53,545 5,658 8,652 89,311 45,988 200,000 30,740 300,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 733,894 |
Income from donations and legacies (previous reporting period)
| District Budget Nazarene Youth International Other Income Gift Aid Nazarene Missions International Salford Donated investment properties Total Funds transferred from closure of Thetford and Gillingham |
Unrestricted £ 51,886 - 10,981 268 - - 546,359 520,000 1,129,494 |
Restricted £ - 7,622 - - 48,517 31,336 - - 87,475 |
Total 2021 £ 51,886 7,622 10,981 268 48,517 31,336 546,359 520,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,216,969 |
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4 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Conference Fees etc 15,274 - Events Committee income - 47,642 Total 15,274 47,642 Income from charitable activities (previous reporting period) Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Conference Fees etc 1,845 - Events Committee income - 36,120 Total 1,845 36,120 5 Investment income Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Dividends 7,167 - Bank Interest 715 - 107,449 - Loan interest 13 - 115,344 - All investment income is unrestricted. 6 Cost of raising funds Unrestricted Restricted £ £ Property Costs 55,121 - 55,121 - Rent and property income Total |
Total 2022 £ 15,274 47,642 62,916 Total 2021 £ 1,845 36,120 37,965 2022 £ 7,167 715 107,449 13 115,344 2022 £ 55,121 55,121 |
2021 £ 6,940 257 66,992 395 |
|---|---|---|
| 74,584 | ||
| 2021 £ 36,011 |
||
| 36,011 |
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
7 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
| Unrestricted Funds Staff costs District Office District Board District Assembly Support Grants: Insurance Legal Fees Audit Fees Unrestricted Total Desginated Funds Depreciation Ladies Retreat Fund Designated Total Restricted Funds NYI Expenses Salford Restricted Total Total NMI Council & Convention Events Committee Expenses Evangelism and Promotion Buildings Depreciation Local Mission Donated Assets Bad debt Worldwide Missions |
Staff Costs £ 54,858 - - - - - - - - - 54,858 - - - - - - - - - 54,858 |
Support Costs £ 14,070 9,375 2,262 13,272 12,275 32,898 2,560,672 557 8,858 5,135 5,400 - 2,664,774 - 13,532 13,532 1,188 65,500 48,247 46,730 30,740 192,405 2,870,711 |
Other Direct Costs £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total 2022 £ 68,928 9,375 2,262 13,272 12,275 32,898 2,560,672 557 8,858 5,135 5,400 - 2,719,632 - 13,532 13,532 1,188 65,500 48,247 46,730 30,740 192,405 2,925,569 |
Total 2021 £ 71,759 5,950 546 5,369 1,514 57,375 - 564 843 13,116 5,400 2,267 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164,703 | |||||
| 2,752 871 |
|||||
| 3,623 | |||||
| 4,842 46,605 35,146 26,887 - |
|||||
| 113,480 | |||||
| 281,806 |
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities previous reporting period
| Staff Costs £ Unrestricted Funds Staff costs 55,687 District Office - District Board - District Assembly - - Support Grants - Insurance - Legal Fees - Buildings Depreciation - Companies House Fees - Audit Fees - Bad debt - - Unrestricted Total 55,687 Desginated Funds Depreciation - Ladies Retreat Fund - Designated Total - Restricted Funds NYI Expenses - - - Salford - Salford - Restricted Total - NMI Council & Convention Loss on disposal of building Evangelism and Promotion Events Committee Expenses |
Support Costs £ 16,072 5,950 546 5,369 1,514 57,375 564 843 13,116 - 5,400 2,267 - 109,016 2,752 871 3,623 4,842 46,605 35,146 26,887 - 113,480 |
Other Direct Costs £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total 2021 £ 71,759 5,950 546 5,369 1,514 57,375 564 843 13,116 - 5,400 2,267 - 164,703 2,752 871 3,623 4,842 46,605 35,146 26,887 - 113,480 |
Total 2020 £ 63,570 4,810 2,977 8,990 6,471 40,848 665 - 13,120 13 4,800 - 4,793 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151,057 | ||||
| 2,748 10,223 |
||||
| 12,971 | ||||
| 5,120 1,446 3,126 36,856 |
||||
| 46,548 |
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
8 Net income/(expenditure) for the year
| This is stated after charging/(crediting): | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation | 5,135 | 15,868 |
| Loss/(profit) on disposal of fixed assets | 50,600 | - |
| Auditor's remuneration - audit fees | 5,400 | 5,400 |
9 Staff costs
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
| aff costs during the year were as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs Total |
2022 £ 49,991 718 2,209 52,918 |
2021 £ 45,349 499 2,248 |
| 48,096 |
No employees has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2021: Nil).
The average number of staff employed during the period was 6 (2021: 4). The average full time equivalent number of staff employed during the period was 2.6 (2021: 2.2).
10 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions
One (one) trustee, Revd. C. McCann, was paid remuneration of £30,275 (2021:£29,807), rent of £9,600 (2021: £9,600) and utility costs of £3,556 (2021: £4,305) for use of their home as the District Manse and pension contributions of £1,514 (2020: £1,490) during the year. Rev C McCann had the use of a car owned by the District from his appointment; the net book value of this car was £nil at the year end. P11D for NI paid on benefits to Rev McCann amounted to £1,870 (2021: £499.14). Four trustees (2021: two) were reimbursed expenses of £25,527 (2021: £16,377) during the year. The remuneration and expenses are paid to trustees in accordance with the authority given by the Articles of Association.
No trustee has an interest free loan outstanding at the year end.
There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity, including guarantees, during the year (2021: nil).
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11 Corporation tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
12 Fixed assets: tangible assets
| Cost Additions Disposal Transfer to investment assets Depreciation Charge for the year Disposal Depreciation on transferred asset Net book value At 30 September 2022 At 30 September 2022 At 30 September 2022 At 30 September 2021 At 1 October 2021 At 1 October 2021 |
Land & Buildings £ 1,266,544 311,645 (172,780) (970,000) 435,409 73,607 2,390 (10,358) (52,400) 13,239 422,170 1,192,937 |
Motor Vehicles £ 10,995 - - - 10,995 8,246 2,749 - - 10,995 - 2,749 |
£ 1,277,539 311,645 (172,780) (970,000) Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446,404 | |||
| 81,853 5,139 (10,358) (52,400) |
|||
| 24,234 | |||
| 422,170 | |||
| 1,195,686 |
The land and buildings are churches or manses owned (or partly owned) by the District, but used by the following churches: Sheffield, Salford and Portsmouth.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
13 Investments
| Add: additions to investments at cost Less: disposal of investments at carrying value Transfer of property from fixed asset to investment Add net gain/(loss) on revaluation Investments at fair value comprised: Investment Properties CAF UK Equity Growth Fund COIF Income Units Carrying amount at 30 September 2022 Market value at the start of the year |
Listed investments £ 326,378 - - - (22,431) 303,947 2022 £ 3,600,280 62,183 241,764 3,904,227 |
Investment properties £ 4,498,330 300,000 (2,534,593) 1,339,500 (2,957) 3,600,280 2021 £ 4,498,330 69,184 257,194 4,824,708 |
Total 4,824,708 300,000 (2,534,593) 1,339,500 (25,388) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,904,227 | |||
All investments shown above are held at fair value.
The Investment properties are reviewed on a rolling basis and the trustees are satisfied that there is no material change in the market value of these properties from that of the previous accounting year.
One investment property was sold during the year- Small Heath, Birmingham was sold for an amount not materially different from the carrying value.
Two investment properties were gifted to local Churches, Thornton and Fresh Ground Church, London, totalling £2,398,250.
Two Fixed Asset properties were move to Investment properties as rental income is now being received. These were Skegness and Fresh Ground Manse. These were transferred in at Market Value which gave rise to a total revaluation of £421,900 which is added to revaluation reserves.
One addition to Investment properties was Bournemouth Church, which was brought in at market Value of £300,000.
Most of the investment properties are rented out at market rates to provide income, with the exception of the property at Fresh Ground, which remains at nominal rate to give the Fresh Ground Church time to move to financial stability.
Investments in CAF and COIF are stated at their market value at the balance sheet date.
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14 Debtors
| Debtors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Church Loans Other Loans Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2022 £ 5,100 - 10,771 7,576 23,447 |
2021 £ - 450 48,143 5,860 |
| 54,453 |
Church loan recoverable after more than one year is 4,070 (2021: Nil).
| Church Loans Cost Advances Interest Repaid At 30 September 2022 15 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and on hand At 1 October 2021 |
Bristol £ - 6,000 - (900) 5,100 2022 £ 952,162 952,162 |
Total £ - 6,000 - (900) |
|---|---|---|
| 5,100 | ||
| 2021 £ 922,554 |
||
| 922,554 |
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16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Funds held as an intermediary agent Other creditors and accruals Deferred income |
2022 £ 9,080 20,982 598 30,660 |
2021 £ 44,565 9,466 - |
| 54,031 |
17 Analysis of funds received as agent
| Nazarene Missions International NMBF NTC Salford Standard Life Sundry Youth Ministry NCM Fundraising |
Balance held at 1 October 2021 11,083 5,798 22,401 (2,875) 3,402 - 3,107 1,650 44,566 |
Funds received 143,568 11,590 19,176 24,469 56,195 2,432 2,708 7,582 267,720 |
Funds paid out £ (142,469) (19,321) (38,478) (32,372) (55,097) (918) (5,319) (9,232) (303,206) |
Balance held at 30 September 2022 £ 12,182 (1,933) 3,099 (10,778) 4,500 1,514 496 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,080 |
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
18 Analysis of movements in restricted funds
| BISD NMI Fund BISD NYI Fund Salford Church Donations Total BISD NMI Fund BISD NYI Fund Salford Church BISD Events/ Sunday School Ministries Fund BISD Events/ Sunday School Ministries Fund Previous reporting period |
Balance at 1 October 2021 £ 7,904 9,094 21,526 27,626 - 66,150 Balance at 1 October 2020 £ 6,930 7,182 18,746 23,177 56,035 |
Income £ 47,642 89,311 5,658 45,988 30,740 219,339 Income £ 36,120 48,517 7,622 31,336 123,595 |
Expenditure £ (48,247) (65,500) (1,188) (46,730) (30,740) (192,405) Expenditur e £ (35,146) (46,605) (4,842) (26,887) (113,480) |
Transfers £ - - - - - - Transfers £ - - - - - |
Balance at 30 September 2022 £ 7,299 32,905 25,996 26,884 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93,084 | |||||
| Balance at 30 September 2021 £ 7,904 9,094 21,526 27,626 |
|||||
| 66,150 |
Name of Description, nature and purposes of the fund
BISD Events/ Sunday Consolidated account funds of British Isles South District Sunday School School Ministries Fund Ministries/Events. BISD NMI Fund Consolidated account funds of British Isles South District Nazarene Missions International. BISD NYI Fund Consolidated account funds of British Isles South District Nazarene Youth International.
Salford Church
Consolidated account funds of British Isles South District, held to record the financial records of the charitable activities of The Naz in Salford.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
19 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds
| Balance at 1 October 2021 Income Expenditure £ £ £ Unrestricted Funds General Fund 3,264,191 677,541 (2,774,753) Designated Funds Capital Fund 2,850,699 - - Ladies Retreat Fund 1,827 15,274 (13,532) Revaluation reserve 760,503 - - Total Designated Funds 3,613,029 15,274 (13,532) Total Unrestricted Funds 6,877,220 692,815 (2,788,285) Balance at 1 October 2020 Income Expenditure £ £ £ Unrestricted Funds General Fund 3,282,347 137,720 (200,714) Designated Funds Capital Fund 1,787,093 1,066,358 (2,752) Ladies Retreat Fund 853 1,845 (871) Revaluation reserve 751,853 - - Total Designated Funds 2,539,799 1,068,203 (3,623) Total Unrestricted Funds 5,822,146 1,205,923 (204,337) Description, nature and purposes of the fund Name of unrestricted fund Previous reporting period |
Gains / (Losses) £ (25,388) - - 421,900 421,900 396,512 Gains / (Losses) £ 44,838 - - 8,650 8,650 53,488 |
Transfers £ - - - - - - Transfers £ - - - - - - |
As at 30 September 2022 £ 1,141,591 2,850,699 3,569 1,182,403 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,036,671 | |||
| 5,178,262 | |||
| As at 30 September 2021 £ 3,264,191 2,850,699 1,827 760,503 |
|||
| 3,613,029 | |||
| 6,877,220 | |||
General fund The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds Capital Fund Property fund linked to fixed assets. Funds become liquid assets on sale of property Ladies Retreat Fund Designated funds belonging to the annual Ladies retreat – a weekend away for ladies. Revaluation reserve The increase in values of the investment properties.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022 (continued)
20 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Net current assets/(liabilities) Total |
422,170 3,904,227 (3,184,806) 1,141,591 General funds £ |
Designated funds £ - - 4,036,671 4,036,671 |
Restricted funds £ - - 93,084 93,084 |
422,170 3,904,227 944,949 £ Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,271,346 |
21 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year Adjustments for: Depreciation charge Loss/(profit) on sale of fixed assets (Gains)/losses on investments Dividends, interest and rents from investments Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by/(used in) operating |
2022 £ (2,093,924) 5,139 162,422 2,423,638 (115,344) 31,006 (23,371) 389,566 |
2021 £ 1,056,539 15,868 - (44,838) (74,584) 26,102 16,966 |
|---|---|---|
| 996,053 |
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