ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
OPEN HEART MINISTRY
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1135874
Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
OPEN HEART MINISTRY
CONTENTS
| Page 3 | Legal and Administrative Information |
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| Pages 4 to 6 | Trustee's Report |
| Page 7 | Independent Examiner's Report |
| Page 8 | Statement of Receipts and Payments. |
| Page 9 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
| Pages 10 to 11 | Notes to the Accounts. |
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OPEN HEART MINISTRY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
1135874
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TRUSTEES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2023
1st April 2022
31st March 2023
G Griffiths S Cox G Heaton
LEGAL STATUS
Trust
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
TRUST DEED DATED 26 FEBRUARY 2007
OBJECTS OF THE TRUST
1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME-TO-TIME THINK FIT.
(2) TO FURTHER CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INCLUDING PRIMARILY BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE USE OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND THE EQUIPPING OF INDIVIDUALS AS MISSIONARIES IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME-TO-TIME THINK FIT.
(3) TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME-TO-TIME THINK FIT.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
22 Nyewood Lane Bognor Regis PO21 2QB
PRIMARY BANKERS
1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Lomax Pavey Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF
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OPEN HEART MINISTRY
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
AIMS AND PURPOSE
Open Heart Ministry aims to advance the kingdom of God through inclusive mission, teaching, pastoral, evangelistic and social care. The ministry is based in Bognor Regis where a church was established in January 2018 at North Bersted . Outreach to different cultures is a particular emphasis.
To enable church participants to grow spiritually as well as in their practical daily worship.
To enable the people of Bognor Regis and further afield to see Open heart Church as a place of shelter and refuge.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The trustee Management group is committed to enabling as many people as possible to find new life in Jesus. Services and worship are combined with prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. When planning activities the Trustee Management group have considered the charity commission’s guidance on public benefit and seeks to reach out to those who are lonely. The specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion involves the church community in living out their lives through;
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a. Worship and prayer, sharing the gospel and growing in knowledge and trust in Jesus.
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b. Provision of pastoral care for local people
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c. Mission and outreach work in the U.K. and further afield
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d. Encouraging new expressions of worship through music and creative arts, having regard to culture and ethnicity
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e. Partnering other churches who need support and want to flow together in mission
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f. F.Providing opportunities for people from different cultural backgrounds to come together, share their dreams and develop their gifts.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Open heart church offers weekly services, weekly house groups and weekly prayer meeting.
The church has a congregation of between 20-30 people each week. Everyone is encouraged to play their part involving commitment and a sense of belonging. A number of the congregation are able to preach, lead worship and prayers as well as engage in pastoral work. Everyone is welcome and people often come with specific prayer requests.
The church has continued to support overseas missionaries through visits and hospitality as well as financial support.
A small monthly foodbank is in operation and food distributed to individuals in need or other charitable organisations within the Town. Soup is prepared and offered during the winter months for those in need.
The church now offers a weekly term time Mother and Toddler group. This is provided free of charge and attracts 20 plus children each week plus carers.
We have continued helping in establishing a Church in Portugal and offer ongoing financial support as the work there grows.
We have also continued to support a missionary family in Albania and provided a two week UK furlough for the whole family during January 2022.
During June and July 2022 seven young people from Brazil spent several weeks with us with a view to mission. They also visited our connections in Albania and Portugal during this time. This gave them the opportunity to experience different cultures and share ideas. One woman from the group plans to become a missionary in Romania and from us went on to Birmingham for further
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OPEN HEART MINISTRY
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
TRUSTEE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS
The Trustees meet regularly to consider all aspects of Open Heart Church and mission. The emphasis is on both practical and spiritual issues. The giving pattern and Financial management is always an item for consideration.
ECUMENICAL RELATIONSHIPS
We are open to making connections with other churches within Bognor Regis and have attended churches together meetings when invited.
In order to promote mission we collaborate with a number of international churches from Europe, Brazil and the USA.
PASTORAL CARE
Most of the pastoral care is undertaken by Pastor Marcelo Guimaraes who is the only full time employee of Open heart. However everyone is encouraged to respond to Prayer requests and practical needs from both within and outside the fellowship.
We currently run two Home groups where pastoral needs are shared
During the winter months a weekly soup distribution is offered for those in need.
BUILDINGS
Open heart Ministry does not own any buildings. The Jubilee Hall in North Bersted is rented for weekly services and the weekly mother and toddler group. Payment is only required when the building is actually used.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Despite the church’s relatively small giving base as well as current inflationary pressures our income showed an increase during the past financial year. Total giving was £37,898 up from £29,363 last year, an increase of £8535. This was in large part due to significant missionary giving reflecting our ongoing commitment to mission in Europe. We are hopeful that this will continue as supporting mission is a vital part of our vision.
VOLUNTEERS
We would like to thank those who have given their time freely including those who set up the hall each week, provide tea and coffee, music and worship and those who teach the children. Also thanks to the treasurer as all accounting and secretarial roles are voluntary for which we are very grateful.
We have also been greatly blessed by a missionary couple from Brazil spending a few months with our fellowship this year.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The trustee management group meets four times a year with additional meetings as required.
Trustees: Gary Griffiths, Graham Heaton, Sally Cox
CHAIR: GARY GRIFFITHS TREASURER: CAROL GRIFFITHS PASTOR: MARCELO GUIMARAES NON-TRUSTEE MEMBER: DAVE CHAFFE
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees/members of Open Heart Ministry on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2023 set out on pages 8 to 11.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND 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 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Act),
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act), and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation 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 trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
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(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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6th December 2023
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OPEN HEART MINISTRY
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
| Notes RECEIPTS : 2 TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : 3 TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD Balance brought forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/22 2022/21 £ £ £ 37,898 - 37,898 29,364 |
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| 37,898 - 37,898 29,364 |
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| 40,023 - 40,023 30,522 |
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| 40,023 - 40,023 30,522 |
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| (2,125) - (2,125) (1,158) 12,875 - 12,875 14,033 |
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| 10,750 - 10,750 12,875 |
All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 10 to 11 form part of these accounts.
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OPEN HEART MINisfRY STATEMEp4f OF ASSETS AhD UABILrnES FOR THE YEAR ENI)ED 31sr MARCH 2023 I)estriCterI Funds Restricted Fix)d5 31.Mu-23 31-Mar-22 Totsl Cath atb•n& hand 1.402 9,34SI 1.402 9,348 10.878 10.7$0 10.750 12.874 10.750 10.750 12.814 l lind 10.750 10.7SO 12.874 LIABtLITI 312 312 312 312 312 TRUSTÈtsRESPONSIBILITEIN RELATIONTO FINANCIAL sfAYÉMOITS l-.harrty l rhp liijstepsti) prvi.b<Jri.. IindDiMlsfalpniÈniS v.doh lindlKiOlar whic1iL(Xhp withthe reiJiilati(ths spt Dijl Ill .hp Chaiiti&% A( 1 2011 Thp IrLl$tpp% l%avp elpi ted tf.Trtake a(Ivanlaqo d the prortiCKI5 that applyrDsn)all 17(j hxve piepats R<¥ iJiiJls ¢ind Pdymerit5th L()unl 4*iid %idfthment i)f A5SQtS Lififl I liib1lhtlL'5whll A¢¥set (lut pago58tu9 ApFiinyL4J bythÈTiii%lepE thTr. i 2. 2 IqDpd hehAbl l)y C,,(I,Ikg
OPEN HEART MINISTRY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.
| 2. RECEIPTS Gifts & Contributions Cash Gifts & Contributions Mission Gifts & Contributions Gift Aid Sundry 3. PAYMENTS Travel Costs Travel Misc. Fuel/Car Hire Food/Accommodation Insurance Hall Hire Admin / Pastoral Costs Pastors Salary Equipment/Music Equipment Operational Consumables Gifts Portugal Gift Other Independent Examiners Fee |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/22 2022/21 £ £ £ £ 16,273 - 16,273 24,577 6,123 - 6,123 - 11,152 - 11,152 - 4,351 - 4,351 4,693 - - - 94 |
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| 37,898 - 37,898 29,364 |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023/22 2022/21 £ £ £ £ 704 - 704 2,395 34 - 34 - 1,207 - 1,207 - 506 - 506 550 191 - 191 187 3,357 - 3,357 2,796 198 - 198 19,597 20,577 - 20,577 - 796 - 796 - - - - 1,235 - - - 2,507 11,942 - 11,942 - 198 - 198 967 312 - 312 288 |
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| 40,023 - 40,023 30,522 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
No restricted funds were held by the charity during this financial year.
5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.
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