Shrewsbury URC Charty No 1135733 Receipts and PaymertsAccourt frJr ihe r wded 31 De(nr 2023 2023 2022 Receipts UnrertrKted Funds Re5tsitted Funds Totsl FU1$ co1[10n- 5tandThJ tsrders EnveJptrs Loosé Chiklrw¥ btKets Donation$ Donation5 Church (knJp5 Gfft from HMRC Fundrai5 InCre from In¥e5trnerts Grants Current Y TcNJdle Messy Churc C8leringlcoff8e Wedding$ & Funerals Subscnpbons- Relorm etc Membets Car Path Ro(x Hire Commercial Car parking ChLrth HoLtse Rent ChuTGh Offir Income Commitment for Life $0.086.75 6,677.05 5,011.42 167.49 4,738.59 883.10 12.851.41 2.869.48 7.745.57 2.736.CO 1.861.70 366.10 1.2DJ.40 L&J.co 50.086.75 6.677.05 5.011.42 167.49 4,738.59 883.10 13,716.41 2,869.48 7,74S.57 2,736m 1.861.70 366.10 1.2(X).40 IM).¢J) 0.0) 2,060.C(J 40,980.15 6,987.0) 3,472.27 243.30 2,432.16 43,141 9.827 3,032 652 4.389 798 12.974 3,272 6,672 L231 1,146 865.IX) 933 612 24 2.121 40,013 Y,031 5.101 202 3.452 2.CfjJ. 40.980.15 6.987. 3.472.27 24330 2.432.16 Total Income 151W97.78 3297.16 154.394.94 146.623 Payments 21)23 2022 Ae5tiirted Fun& Totsl Funds Total Funds Fuods Mlni%ty & Mlssion Council Tax Pulprt Supply Mini%ter5 expuses Lo&21 Salaries Cai8rirvJ Office Cc418lPdthJ & &ati(¥)ary Outreach & SUbSp110nS R88wJ&ntial S>r Fundraisw org maintsnance aTrJ nws Youlh Messy Church & HalKlay Toddkns Messy Vintage TrairMrvJ BulS1irKJ repaws1ma1narte Devdopment Ga$. Electri¢ & Water Inswanr Equiprnt Commilrrwt tr Life ank chargè5 Sundr Totsl Payments 58.188.( -112.( 220.(A) S.358.62 1&471.17 422.62 3.7f.9? 1.809.16 225.C 119.82 58.188.DJ -112.08 220. 5.358.6Z 18.471.17 422.62 3,760.97 1,809.16 225.cpj 119.82 71,520 2,396 340 2,473 20,879 333 4.557 1.731 22 572.25 510.66 184.28 565.C 7COI 20.489.29 L8W.¢J) 21.155.38 IL137.91 915.29 572.25 510.66 184.28 565.08 7(x).) 20,489.29 I,J. 21.1SS.38 11.137.91 915.29 2.073 602 11.318 5,292 IOP31 2.073 12,623 264 1,137 1542 248.44 L2fAI.49 148.LX)2.35 248.44 I.2.49 640.OQ 148,64Z.35 Surplus/lDefidtl Brou8ht Forward Carried Forward 3mS.43 27.373.57 30,469.IY) 2.657.16 7.730.05 10.387.21 5.75Z.59 35,103.62 40.856.21 -11.377 46.671 35.104
2023 2022 Unrestrided Funds Ilestritted Funds Total Futhds Total Funds Monetary assets MS8C Current W¢ shrW5trry- tp05rt ¥c. HSBC r5bUry- 3.674.43 &454.11 95.50 3,674.43 6,454.11 95.50 4,763 7,336 COIF acco1t 20.244.96 30.d69.(Kl 10.387.21 10.387.21 30.632.17 40.856.21 3S.104 Investments Total A55ets Z33.865.35 264.334.35 233.865.35 274.721.56 211.S13 246,616 10387.21 The Church has ari Interest in the ownershipofthe miwrfs rnan5e at 12Wor#thnd Cb5e,Shrv5bury, the ie8al title tswith Vnited Refonrd Church West Mvjlands Trust Limited. Oetails of Fu Genenl Unre5trided Youth Total Me55y Wintase Unrestricted ftecetpts Payments SurplusllDefioi Is0.}9 -147430.10 34LKI.19 167A9 -572.25 404.76 i(A).o) 151.097.78 -I48,[l2.35 3,t195.43 Cashfund Srouknt FOrd 1738.04 5138.23 17.879.83 17.475.07 5.755.70 5.755.70 27,373.57 30.469.LYJ 2.1(Q.C Investrnenis 233865.35 233.58 233.865.35 264.334.35 17,475.07 5,755.70 2.ICO.C CornmitFnent iegary rgan Totsl Restrlcted RÈtÈipts Payments Net ReceiptsllPayment51 3.297.16 3.297.16 3.297.16 2,657.16 ught Forward Carried Forward 701.(M) 3.998.16 7,029.05 6.389.05 7.730.05 10.387.21 roval These accouritswefeapproved bya meetingoftheTrustees held on agOfw2Dlr MeNyn Davies. Treasuier Sue Bonny, Secrdary
Independent examiner's report to the charity trustees of Shrewsbury United Reformed Church I report on the accounts of the Account Set on ge5 l and 2 for the year ended 31 December 2023 Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees, you are reswnsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Acfl. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llb) of the Art. Basis of examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect- the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting record5: or the accounts did not compty with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and ReF)0rt51 Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other matter5 in connettion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: ILLIAr4 sfRAcAA Relevant professional qualification if any: Address= 11 LY&LAN suR6tsJSeQ£Y 4Y3 gez 30 OcFolo.- 2021t Date.. Page 3
Shrewsbury United Reformed Church Trustees Annual Report For Year ended 31 December 2023 Charity Number 1135733 Pu The PL¢rpose of the charity is the promotion of religion in accordance with the principles of the Generdl Assembly of United Refomed Church and associated community and mission acttvities. Governin Document The charity was established by trust deed dated 16 September 2CA)9. Trustees Elders are selected by a the church membership. from amongst the elder Trustees are nominated to serve as Trustee5. The Trustees who Served during the year were as follows: Sue Bonny Mervyn Davies Rachel Coward Resigned 15 March 2024 Graham Tharby Resigned 15 March 2024 Carole Marsden Resigned 15 March 2024 Prlncl l Adress Church House, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury. SY3 78J Public Benefit The Trustee5 confirm that they note the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and further confirm that they seek to undertake activities of benefit to the public and the communrty both local and distant. thievernents durin the ar The beginning of 2023 sawthe startofourYdcanLV period and the changes thatwould be implemented as the plans to become an Area Pastorate were implemented. We were fortunate that we already had an applicant for one of the posts. In February we had a weekend where Mark Rodgers an ordinand from Northern College came to Preach with a View. This involved Mark visiting the various churches around Shropshire includin8 a visit to Messy Vintage on the Friday afternoon and a social evening in Shrewsbury on the Saturday. It was a delight to have member5 from the area churches joining us for worship on the Sunday moming. This culminated in a call being issued and accepted by Mark.
In JarTruary and February, we trialled holding our Sunday morning worship in St Nicholas Hall to reduce heating Costs. There were some initial teething problems, but overall, it was a successful undertaking and gave a different feel to our worship. In February. Messy Church opened tts door for the first time since Covid and 15 going from strength to strength. Our thanks go to the team who are actively involved in these sessions. In February. we ran a First Aid Training Course. Attendees reported back that the course was enjoyable, informative and the trainer was excellent. All those took part passed and we now have a total of eight trained first aiders. In April. we were fortunate to be able to hold a second Pa(h wrth a View weekend. It was lovely to be able to welcome the Reverend Camilla Veitch to the area and again a programme was put together to allow Camilla to visrt the different churches. with another joint service here in Shrewsbury. I was deli8hted that this again resulted in a call being issued and accepted. Early in the year, the Church rneeting decided to resume retiring collections for different charities each month. This was in additron to the Christmas charity collection5. Charities seletted by the church meeting included= The Samaritans, Street Pastors, Operation Sabre. The Ark. Leprosy Mission, Christian Aid and Food Share tables. During 2023 we continued to welcome new visrtors into our church services, and it was a deli8ht to be able to welcome seven new members. This included fouryoung men from the Lion Hotel. Although some of them have now moved on to other places. It was a privilege for us to be able to spend time with them and to learn of their stories. In August the Ordination and Indurtion service for Mark took place in Shrewsbury. It was a wonderful occasion and a privilege to share in and to welcome Mark into Ministry. Following on a few weeks later it was a pleasutE to travel to Christ Church, Oswestry to be part of in the Camilla's Induction service. Again. this was another joyous ottasion. and we a very blessed to have two ministers in place so quickty. Me55y Vintage has tontinued to thrive during the year. For many of our senior members it is one of their highlights of the month. It is a joy to see the participants engaging in and enjoying the many activities on offer. Our thanks go to all invofved for their dedication and hard work in producing such a varied programme. Elders have continued to meet monthly during the year with Elders leadirg devotions, chairing the meeting, and providing refreshments. A variety of topics were discussed throughout the year including Church MeetinE frequency, the Area Constitution, hopes and daMS for the pastorate, safeguarding, ministry with the elderly, Health and Safety and evening communion. In November it was a privilege for us to host an area visit by Bishop Sameer Khimla and Raja Moses from the Diocese of Durgapur in the Church of North India. This provided an opportunityfor members to hear firsthand about the work in the Diocese. At various times in the year. we experienced and took part in many special services. intruding those at Easter, Harvest and Christmas. The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services were well attended with our Christmas colletttons being taken for Embrace the Middle East and the Shropshire Staffordshire Cheshire Blood Bikes.
During the year we celebrated many milestone events with members of our fellowship such as Golden Weddings and birthdays and we remember in our thoughts and prayers those who have had family bereavements. Throughout the year there have been challenges and joys and we would like to tske thi5 Opportunity to thank all who have served our church in anyway. enabling us to worship tOEether, maintain fellowship, and to grow spiritually- We would also like to thank you for all the support received from Elders and the congregation. especially during the period of the vacancy, it has been much appreciated. Flnanclal Review Our total income increased to £154.394 thanks to an increase in congregational giving and increased investment income. We controlled our expenditure as a result of a large increase in fuel costs but we invested in improving the energy efficiency of our buildings helped by external 8rants. By careful control of expenditure we managed a small surplus on unrestricted funds. At the year end we had cash funds of £40,856 plus a further £233,86S of investments held in Ethical Investments with CCLA. Reserves unstrICted Funds are held for General Purposes plu5 funds for Youth work, Maintenance of Manses and a grant to Messy Vintage to support ministry with senior member5 of our community. Restricted F4Jnds are held for donations to Commitment for knfe appeal and maintenance of the church organ. Reserves Poll Our reserves are held to supwrt the ongoing work of the church and to have fund5 available should the opportunity present itself to undertake projects for Mission or in relation to our buildings. We seek to hold 26 week5 running costs. current reserves amount to approximatety 32 weeks which the Trustees believe acceptsble. The trustees approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charitWs trustees Date 14 O¢kkn 2vly