2023-03-31-accounts - Solihull Presbyterian Church Trust

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 01 04 2022 To 31 03 2023

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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

January 2015

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name Address	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

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

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 Trustees may, from time to time, think fit, and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable, and which are connected with the charitable work of the Trust.

January 2015

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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 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 comply with this guidance. In particular, this is evidenced by the way we Summary of the main activities have sought to advance the Christian faith through outreach and teaching undertaken for the public ministries to as many members of the public, both at home and abroad, as benefit in relation to these we are able to reach. objects (include within this section the statutory Hospital visits are made to both members and non-members who request declaration that trustees have some individually or through immediate family, in order to provide spiritual had regard to the guidance comfort and guidance in time of distress and worry. issued by the Charity 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)

January 2015

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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.

Section D Achievements and performance

January 2015

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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.
We continue to worship in a building at Tudor Grange Academy in Solihull.
Inviting those living in the area where the church worships to come and worship with us, especially during the summer and during Christmas for our annual Carol service.
Providing financial, practical and prayer support to individuals and organisations seeking to advance the gospel of Christ overseas.
We were able to provide some financial support the mission abroad.
The minister was instrumental in several ways to support those who are ill and/or bereaved, which was especially needed during periods of lockdown.

Section E Financial review

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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 in deficit

Not applicable

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)

Rev. Stephen Dancer	Rev. Stephen Dancer	Falko Drijfhout

Secretary		chair
	04 January 2024
	04 January 2024

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TAR January 2015

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Solihull Presbyterian Chruch Trust Charity Name	Solihull Presbyterian Chruch Trust Charity Name	Solihull Presbyterian Chruch Trust Charity Name	1136155 No (if any)
Receipts andpayments accounts
For the period from	1-Apr-22 Period start date	To	31-Mar-23 Period end date

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 3,561 54,980 54 5,680 64,275 - - - 64,275	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ - 3,561 54,980 54 - 5,680 - - 64,275 - - - 64,275	Last year to the nearest £
PRESBYTERY GRANT					-
OUTSIDE GRANTS	3,561				3,665
TITHES AND GIFTS	54,980				73,421
INTEREST	54				3
OTHER					48
GIFT AID	5,680				6,755
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	64,275				83,892

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					83,892

MINISTER SUPPORT	38,164	-	-	38,164	40,743
MINISTER PENSION	1,478			1,478	1,478
PRESBYTERY SUPPORT		-	-	-	1,500
BOOKS / LITERATURE	270	-	-	270	296
IT EXPENSES	174	-	-	174	386
CHARITABLE	1,700	-	-	1,700	5,173
SPEAKER FEES	1,673	-	-	1,673	1,707
HOSPITALITY	47	-	-	47	18
INSURANCE	295	-	-	295	294
EQUIPMENT	174			174	805
OFFICE SUPPLIES		-	-	-	10
OUTREACH MATERIAL		-	-	-	67
MISSION WEEK				-	-
RENT	5,470	-	-	5,470	5,600
BANK CHARGES		-	-	-	30
SUBSCRIPTIONS	145	-	-	145	265
TRAVEL	106	-	-	106	329
CONFERENCE	67	-	-	67	493
BOOKS(MINISTER)		-	-	-	205
ACCOUNT FEES	780	-	-	780	696
OTHER **Sub total **		-	-	-	129
	50,543	-	-	50,543	60,224

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)		- - - - -	- - - - -	- - - 50,543 13,732
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**Sub total **	-				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					60,224

	13,732	-	-	13,732	23,668
	-	-	-	-	-
	61,864	-	-	61,864	38,196
	75,596	-	-	75,596	61,864

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

1/17/2024

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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

1/17/2024

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

CURRENT ACCOUNT CAPITAL ACCOUNT BUILDING FUND Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
	15,922	-	-
	28,716	-	-
	30,959		-
	75,597	-	-
			OK
			Endowment funds to nearest £
	-	-	-
	-	-	-
	-	-	-
	-	-	-
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Details Details	Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs	Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
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Signature Details	Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Stephen Dancer Falko Drijfhout		When due (optional)






			Date of approval
	Stephen Dancer		12/20/2023
	Falko Drijfhout		12/20/2023

1/17/2024

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

1/17/2024

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SOLIHULL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRUST

CHARITY NUMBER: 1136155 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 MARCH 2023

Cound & Co LLP

Chartered Accountants

1 Princes Court Royal Way Loughborough Leics LE11 5XR

Tel: 01509 214163

DocuSign Envelope ID: 92B28DD9-84D2-480D-BF22-CDD448115788

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 2023.

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

17 January 2024

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Our ref: DRG/SOL 001

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

F Drijfhout Esq 63 Larchwood Keele Stoke on Trent ST5 5BB

2024

Dear Falko

SOLIHULL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

I enclose a signed copy of the church accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 together with a note of our fees for your kind attention in due course.

Yours sincerely

D R Gradon MA FCA for Cound & Co LLP