2021-03-31-accounts - Solihull Presbyterian Church Trust

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SOLIHULL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRUST

CHARITY NUMBER: 1136155

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 MARCH 2021

Cound & Co LLP Chartered Accountants 1 Princes Court Royal Way Loughborough Leics LE11 5XR

Tel: 01509 214163

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 04 2020 To 31 03 2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name Solihull Presbyterian Church Trust

Other names charity is known by Solihull Presbyterian Church

Registered charity number (if any) 1136155

Charity's principal address 160 Ulverley Green Road Solihull Postcode B92 8AB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Rev. Stephen Dancer	Chairman
Stephen Johnston	Treasurer
Falko Drijfhout	Secretary

















Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name		Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document

Declaration of Trust dated 21 May 2010

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

As a trust

(eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods

Trustees are appointed by existing trustees

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

The church is a congregation belonging to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England and Wales (EPCEW), itself a registered charity. As such it shares the same vision as the 11 other congregations within the Presbytery, and through the Presbytery, with other Iike-minded churches throughout the world such as with The Presbyterian Church of America (PCA).

the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

To advance the Christian faith, in accordance with the Subordinate Standard of Faith as defined in the Book of Church Order, in Solihull and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Summary of the objects of the Trustees may, from time to time, think fit, and to fulfil such other purposes charity set out in its which are exclusively charitable, and which are connected with the governing document charitable work of the Trust.

To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick, and to relieve the distress caused thereby, in Solihull and in

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such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world. Holding public worship services on a Sunday and other meetings throughout the week to promote the spiritual growth of those in attendance. The door is open to all and the church welcomes all who are entering the building on a Sunday. Supporting missionary activities through prayer and financial aid and giving similar support to individuals who find themselves in need.

The trustees are aware of the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. In doing so, we can confirm that the church’s activities wholly Summary of the main comply with this guidance. In particular, this is evidenced by the way we activities undertaken for the have sought to advance the Christian faith through outreach and teaching public benefit in relation to ministries to as many members of the public, both at home and abroad, these objects (include within as we are able to reach. this section the statutory declaration that trustees have Hospital visits are made to both members and non-members who request had regard to the guidance some individually or through immediate family, in order to provide issued by the Charity spiritual comfort and guidance in time of distress and worry. Commission on public benefit) The minister provides written commentary on religious and theological matters on a periodic basis. Financial support when possible, for a small Church has been forthcoming both directly and through the congregation collectively in order to support other Christian organizations both in England and abroad.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Since the church only employs one person, the work of every member of the church, aided by the power of the Holy Spirit, makes a significant difference in its ability to achieve the above objectives. The financial resources of the church, to a very Iarge extent, are also given by the members, and much work is done privately, without recognition, and the hours and value of that time cannot be quantified. The ethos of being the salt and Iight is at the heart of the congregation

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

During this year the main ways in which the church has sought to fulfil the calling of Christ upon it have been as follows:

Preaching, teaching and showing practical care in the community. This was achieved through the normal teaching of the church on Sunday morning and evening, midweek, and also by running occasional church membership courses to address practical and theological issues from a Christian viewpoint. This includes the ordained and licensed Presbyterian minister being on call twentyfour hours a day to meet any emergency Spiritual needs such as being in hospital.
Sharing the good news about the Iove of Christ through church members participating in and supporting Iocal activities in Solihull, practicing the ethos of being the salt and the light.
This year was a particular challenging year for the church, as for large part of the year the church couldn’t meet together for worship due to the pandemic. Since March 2020, the church was meeting on-line on Sundays for worship services. The worship services were streamline via YouTube. When we were able to meet again (from September 2020), the church faced another challenge: having no building to worship in. However, the church met outside in the park just behind the building we worshipped in before lockdown. This meant the gospel was available for all t hear who visited the park.
Providing financial, practical and prayer support to individuals and organisations seeking to advance the gospel of Christ overseas.
• The minister was instrumental in several ways to support those who are ill and/or bereaved, which was especially needed during periods of lockdown.

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

This is a relatively young Church, based on historical UK standards, and is maintaining an unrestricted reserve fund equal to three months expenses. This Church has no Iiabilities nor does it plan to assume any debt or other liabilities, secured or otherwise. The Church has considered the possible economic effects of the current downturn and is constantly appraising its finances.

Details of any funds materially Not applicable in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Funding for the Church has come from voluntary contributions of the members of the Congregation with additional funds from other UK based Churches.

Solihull Presbyterian Church supports ''Birmingham 2020'' a coalition of churches and organizations working together in the Birmingham area to encourage church planting initiatives. We are working to encourage others in the Christian community, both in the UK and abroad, to support the planting of Christian Churches in underserved areas of Birmingham and seek specifically to plant additional Presbyterian Churches in this underserved area.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Rev. Stephen Dancer Falko Drijfhout Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Secretary ] Date 7 December 2021

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SOLIHULL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRUST

CHARITY NO: 1136155

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Solihull Presbyterian Church Trust

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.

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 examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept 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 you as 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 statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to my attention:

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;

have not met; or

to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

D R Gradon MA FCA Cound & Co LLP Chartered Accountants 1 Princes Court Royal Way Loughborough Leics LE11 5XR

24[th] January 2022

Charity Name No (if any) Solihull Presbyterian Chruch Trust 1136155 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01-Apr-20 31-Mar-21

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted funds funds

Endowment funds

Total funds Last year

A1 Receipts	to the nearest £ 6,510 43,615 5 5,000 4,096 - - 59,226 - - - 59,226 36,191 1,478 1,200 45 470 95 271 6 10 2,640 660 238 166 30 235 660 34 44,429 - - - 44,429 14,797 - 23,399 38,196	to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	to the nearest £ - 6,510 43,615 5 5,000 4,096 - - 59,226 - - - 59,226 36,191 1,478 1,200 45 470 - 95 - 271 6 10 - - 2,640 660 238 166 30 235 660 34 44,429 - - - 44,429 14,797	to the nearest £
PRESBYTERY GRANT
OUTSIDE GRANTS	6,510				8,023
TITHES AND GIFTS	43,615				44,843
INTEREST	5				6
OTHER	5,000				977
GIFT AID	4,096				5,848
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	59,226				59,697

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-
	-				-
*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					59,697

MINISTER SUPPORT	36,191				31,785
MINISTER PENSION	1,478				1,733
PRESBYTERY SUPPORT	1,200				1,200
BOOKS / LITERATURE	45				366
IT EXPENSES	470				180
CHARITABLE					450
SPEAKER FEES	95				1,387
HOSPITALITY					198
INSURANCE	271				240
EQUIPMENT	6				323
OFFICE SUPPLIES	10				128
OUTREACH MATERIAL					84
MISSION WEEK					3,016
RENT	2,640				4,760
CHURCH RENOVATION	660				4,393
SUBSCRIPTIONS	238				223
TRAVEL	166				749
CONFERENCE	30				337
BOOKS(MINISTER)	235				243
ACCOUNT FEES	660				1,800
OTHER **Sub total **	34				220
	44,429				53,815

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
	-
	-
**Sub total **	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					53,815

	14,797	-	-	14,797	5,882
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	23,399	-	-	23,399	17,517
	38,196	-	-	38,196	23,399

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

25/01/2022

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds	Details Details Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details CURRENT ACCOUNT CAPITAL ACCOUNT BUILDING FUND	Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 15,675 8,661 13,860 38,196 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates	Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) - - - - -	Endowment funds to nearest £
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				-
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				OK
				Endowment funds to nearest £
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				-
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				Current value (optional)
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				Current value (optional)
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				When due (optional)
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature ~~2~~	Print Name Stephen Dancer Falko Drijfhout	Date of approval


		~~25/01/2022~~

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)