**REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07353864 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1140722**
**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
**FOR**
## **VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
Graham Paul Limited Court House Court Road Bridgend CF31 1BE
**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
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|**Report of the Trustees**|1 to 19|
|**Independent Examiner's Report**|20|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|21|
|**Balance Sheet**|22 to 23|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|24 to 34|
|**Detailed Statement of Financial Activities**|35 to 36|
**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019).
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Governing document**
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The charity is controlled by its governing document, its articles of association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The company is governed by its articles of association as adopted on 21st July 2010.
## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees**
Trustees are recruited from within the membership of the Vine Christian Centre and must be regular in their attendance and a financial partner with the charity. The Chair would propose to the full trustee body a particular individual and they would be discussed and agreed upon. The Chair would seek to bring the trustee body to a unanimous position however if this was not possible the trustees could vote on the proposal.
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS**
## **Registered Company number**
07353864 (England and Wales)
## **Registered Charity number**
1140722
## **Registered office**
The Vine Christian Centre Australian Centre Bridgend CF31 1LY
## **Trustees**
A M Ashton Mrs S Lee (resigned 15.10.21) Mrs A K Hinchey L R Hill Mrs H E Pettey (appointed 9.8.22)
The Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the board of trustees is A M Ashton.
## **Independent Examiner**
Graham Paul Limited Court House Court Road Bridgend CF31 1BE
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## **Introduction**
On behalf of the Church Trustees I am delighted to introduce our Annual Report for the year April 2021 to March 2022.
The last year has seen us go through and come out of Government restrictions as the nation has come through the Covid19 pandemic on its journey toward normality. We entered the year with many restrictions still in place and we leave it with most restrictions lifted. This has been reflected in the life of the church. As restrictions were lifted and normality started to emerge we saw more people return to in person services and activities.
Going into the year our four strategic priorities were;
- 1) **Regathering the church family** – The Church had been restricted through the various lockdowns and bringing everyone back together and recovering the sense of family and community is a challenge all churches now face. Nationwide the numbers gathering together to worship had significantly reduced and relationships had been affected. Here at the Vine I thank God that we have not seen a large reduction in numbers or a significant reduction in our income.
- 2) **Raise up new leaders –** A number of key leaders had either left us or taken a step back and it was important for us to raise up new leaders throughout the church. The most significant change in leadership occurred in September when Peter Williams became an elder.
- 3) **Build team** – The pandemic had affected the cohesion of our team of key volunteers and it was felt that we needed to bring everyone together across departments. With this in mind we created the “Team Meeting” where all our heads of departments came together along with other individuals. As well as creating a “Vine team” it also created space for us to discuss together the future shape of the church.
- 4) **Seek a move of the Holy Spirit –** the Bible says unless the Lord builds the house they labour in Vain (Psalm 127v1). For all that we desire to see happen and to enable us to reach the world with the Gospel we need the Holy Spirit to work amongst us.
These priorities addressed some of the challenges the church faced through the year as we navigated out of the pandemic and are reflected in much of the activity that went on. There is still much work to be done however as we emerge from the pandemic and step into our future.
The last year has been an exceptionally challenging one for us all on many different levels however I believe our church is well placed to impact our community with the Gospel. As I look ahead I believe that God has given us a great door for effective work that has opened to us. Let us move forward together in order to see His Kingdom come and His will being done. We have a God who is faithful to the things that He has promised us.
Every blessing
## **Pastor Alex Ashton Chair, Trustees**
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## **Trustees Report**
We are pleased to present the report of the Trustees for the year ended 31[st] March 2022.
## **Objects of the Vine Christian Centre**
The objects of the Vine Christian Centre are the advancement of the Christian faith and those items listed within the Articles of Association, within the United Kingdom and throughout the world.
In setting the objectives and planning the activities the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit.
## **Governance and internal control**
The Trustees oversee the legal and financial running of the Vine Christian Centre. The spiritual work and life of the Church is overseen by the Pastors, aided by Elders. The Trustees work closely with the Pastors and the staff who run the church office on a day to day basis.
The Trustees meet at least three times a year and have regular additional contact through other meetings as necessary. Attendance at meetings has been healthy throughout the year as shown in the following record:
|Meeting Date|Pastor
A
Ashton|Mr L Hill|Mrs S Lee|Mrs
A
Hinchey|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||||Resigned
October 2021||
|15 October 2021|Y|Y|N/A|Y|
|3 December 2021|Y|Y|N/A|Y|
|14 January2022|Y|Y|N/A|Y|
|11 March 2022|Y|Y|N/A|Y|
|29 March 2022|Y|Y|N/A|Y|
## **Sharon Lee stepped down as a trustee in October 2021**
## **Risk**
The Trustees take risk seriously and all major insurable risks are subject to normal Churches’ and Employers' insurance. All contractual risks are reviewed before being entered into to assess that they could not significantly impact upon the ability to fulfil the objectives.
## **Staff**
In March 2022 Jenny Ireland retired from the church after 11 years of service. We want to thank her for all that she contributed to the life of the church and wish her the very best in retirement.
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The Trustees are clear that the staff are one of the greatest assets. In ensuring that staff are appropriately remunerated the Vine Christian Centre has chosen to sign up to the Joseph Rowntree Real Living Wage and so no member of staff is paid less than this.
In September 2022 Pastor Peter Williams (who joined the church) and Pastor Andrew Yeoman (who leads Oaklands Church Ystradgynlais) were invited to become part of an interim Eldership to ensure there was a plurality of Eldership.
## **The Buildings**
The main church building remains in need of substantial investment and it is the intention of the Trustees to use much of the operational surplus to invest in the fabric of the building.
Although General maintenance has continued there has been no substantial works contracted throughout last year.
It was decided to engage “Thorpe Engineering Consultancy” to survey the building to ascertain the outstanding building works over the next 20 years. The report highlighted that there needs to be an investment of approximately £750,000 over the next 20 years in the building and that the first focus should be on making the building water proof.
## **Income generation**
The Vine Christian Centre is dependent on the generosity of the congregation for the majority of its income. Many individuals practice tithing and as a consequence income from offerings tend to be constant and steady throughout the year. During the financial year tithes and offerings fell by around 3 %.
## **Reserves**
The Trustees have maintained a policy on reserves so that in the event of some adverse or unforeseen circumstances, there would always be sufficient reserves available to meet core objectives. The level of reserves are not set as a specific formula, the Trustees estimate the level of reserves to cover such events to be around £30,000. The unrestricted funds at the year-end were in excess of this.
## **Grant making policy**
The Trustee’s policy is to tithe (i.e. give away) at least 10% of its income to external organisations and individuals who are working toward the same aims and charitable objectives as the Vine Christian Centre. Approximately 50% of these grants are to Christian organisations working within Wales.
## **External examiner**
The Trustees have appointed Graham Paul and Co to act as the Vine Christian Centre’s external examiner **.**
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## **The Vision of the Church**
The vision of the church is to build a house of love so that there is a visible demonstration of the Agape love of God revealed through God’s church to the community of Bridgend and the nation of Wales.
The Bible is central to the church’s teaching and beliefs.
In accordance with Romans 1:18 _“The righteous shall live by faith”_ and John 13:34 _“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another”_ there is a strong emphasis on walking by faith through love.
We are building a “HOUSE of LOVE” in three directions:-
- We love **UPWARD** toward the Father and seek to fulfil the greatest commandment to love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our mind.
- We love **WITHIN** towards our church family here in the Vine by seeking to fulfil Jesus’ commandment to the church “as I have loved you, you also are to love one another”.
- We love **OUTWARDLY** towards our community and therefore seek to fulfil the commandment to “love our neighbour as our self.”
The review of 2021/22 which follows highlights the activities of the Church in the 12 month period in each of the areas above.
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## Building a “HOUSE of LOVE” - **UPWARDS**
We love **UPWARD** toward the Father and seek to fulfil the greatest commandment to love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our mind.
As we look to love the Father the two main areas of church activity are prayer and worship.
## **Prayer**
Coming together to pray is an important aspect of the life of the church family. When the church comes together to pray, God speaks, mountains move and prison doors open. We see this demonstrated in Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit fell on the church, Acts 4 when the building they were in was shaken, Acts 12 when Peter was rescued from prison by Angels and Acts 13 when Paul and Barnabas were set apart for their missionary work.
## **Prayer Week**
Prayer week was delayed to February so that we were able to meet in person. A prayer diary was produced for everyone and we meet as a church family 8 times across the week
This year the church focused on the promise of Hebrews 10v23 “He who promised is faithful” and prayed in the following areas;
Monday The Church family Tuesday The nation – Wales Wednesday Thanksgiving Thursday Outpouring of the Holy Spirit Friday Release of the prophetic Saturday Mission and community impact Sunday Church Partners
On the Friday evening we gathered together to worship and invited prophetic voices to speak into the life of the church.
The words received can be summarised by the following;
- 1) A Vine to a Vineyard with Oil and Wine to share
- 2) Fresh Revelation
- 3) Purposeful Marriages
- 4) God amongst His people
- 5) Prepare your heart
- 6) Chains to be broken
- 7) Enlarge the foundation of the House
- 8) New Identity – Faith Church to apostolic work
- 9) Go on mission
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## **The Prayer Chain**
Brenda Hampton was appointed head of the prayer chain and has overseen its effective operation through the year. This confidential service is activated by a phone call to the office. The requests are then given to the team leader who in turn passes them and any updates on via phone, text or e-mail down the chain.
The chain enables a team to quickly and collectively pray for any needs that arise, both within the church and outside. Examples of requests received this year are personal healings, breakthroughs in personal or family circumstances, and healings for others including relations, friends and colleagues.
## **The hour of Prayer**
In January we launched “The Hour of Prayer” as an in person gathering to pray and worship together. This monthly meeting allows the church family to come together to pray for the church, the community and the nation.
## **Worship**
The Worship Team continues to be led by Kelly Poole and they make a major contribution within the life of the church. From April to 2021 to September 2021 the Worship Team continued to provide weekly recorded worship for the VCC Online Church Services in addition to worship for the Live Services held on a Sunday morning. In early September the decision was made to re-turn the church to the original seating plan after the Covid-19 restrictions eased. However, there were still some restrictions imposed regarding social distancing between the band members on the stage. Despite all the challenges faced as a result of the pandemic the Worship Team has adapted well and commitment from the team under difficult circumstances has been exceptional. The Core Team continue to work together extremely well and meet regularly to share vision and review current practices. Throughout the year the Worship Team has endeavoured to support and implement, the 4 Key Church Priorities – B _**uilding Team, Regathering the church family, Raising up new Leaders and a Move of the Holy Spirit.**_
In November 2021, The Worship Team were saddened by the loss of our beautiful Josephine Morgan. The Worship Team would like to honour and thank Jo for her service to the Worship Team over many years. Jo served faithfully and prayerfully, and she always had an encouraging word for others. Her love, warmth and hospitality to all was sincere and evident in everything she did. We take comfort that she is singing again!
## **Band Communication**
- From April 2021-August 2021 the Band started to meet monthly in the church with the primary purpose of continuing to build team and family. _**(Church Priority – Rebuilding Team & Family).**_
- From September 2021 this increased to twice a month and from February 2022 the Band have met every Wednesday evening from 7pm-9pm to participate in a wide number of activities. For example, Band Practice / Learning New Songs / Sharing Testimonies / Pudding & Praise Evenings / Worshipping Together / Praying for One another and Training.
- From March 2022 Alex started attending Band Practice again, once a month, to share wisdom and vision and provide encouragement to the team.
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## **Events**
The Worship Team plays a significant role in the _‘life of the church’_ and all members of the team use their skills with passion and enthusiasm to serve the vision of the church. Throughout the year the Worship Team have been involved in a varied number of events. The team is committed to excellence and everyone gives so willingly of their time to ensure events run smoothly and to a high standard.
Overview of Events below:
- Aroma Ladies Event – April 2021.
- Encounter Meetings started back – June 2021.
- The Church Turned Around – September 2021.
- Ladies Evening – 30[th] September 2021.
- Introduction of Hour of Prayer – October 2021
- Josephine Morgan’s Funeral – November 2021
- Joint Event with Swansea Valley Bible Church – Kelly Poole and Tim Grist joined the SVC Worship Team – October 2021
- Ladies Breakfast – December 2021 (Featured Mary Did You Know – New Arrangement)
- Christmas 2021 – A number of outreach events utilising a cross section of the church.
- • Prayer Week – February 2022.
- Ladies Breakfast with Marilyn Harry – March 2022. The event was well attended and involved some of the female vocalists performing to backing tracks.
## **Skills**
The Core Leadership Team believes strongly in developing an individual’s gifts and providing opportunities for these gifts to grow and flourish. This is a principle the Worship Team is committed to and despite the restrictions the progress made is encouraging.
- Vocal Development – The More I Seek You performed to a Backing Track (Online Service)
- Ladies Events – Further development of Vocalists
Throughout the year the team has sought new opportunities to develop new leaders ( _**Church Priority – Raising up New Leaders)**_
- September 2021 – Hayley Grist was invited to join the Core Leadership Team.
- Hour of Prayer – An opportunity to develop new Worship Leaders.
## **Sound Team**
The Sound Team continues to play an integral part of the Worship Team and the commitment and effort shown throughout the year has been exemplary.
## **Training**
Throughout the year the majority of training undertaken has been provided in-house.
## **Worship Support**
The church believes that we are blessed to be a blessing, and this is something that extends to the Worship Team who have supported Peter and Lynne Yeoman throughout the year providing worship to a congregation in Maesteg.
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## **Building a “HOUSE of LOVE” - WITHIN**
We love **WITHIN** towards our church family here in the Vine by seeking to fulfil Jesus’ commandment to the church “as I have loved you, you also are to love one another”. We have sought to invest in, and love, our church family in a number of ways during the year some of which are mentioned below.
## **Pastoral Care**
Throughout the various lockdowns during the year the church has sought to ensure people were pastorally supported. The church has kept functioning throughout lockdown and there has been pastoral support available for anyone both on line and in person. Furthermore Alex and Jane have regularly been in touch with the church family and encouraged them to regather at the in person services. This year Pastor Peter Williams joined the team and has helped immensely with some of the pastoral issues that have arisen.
## **Online services**
The online service continued throughout the year however the emphasis moved away from providing a full online service to just providing the message and linking it to previously recorded worship times. As the church opened up it was felt it was more important to encourage people to regather than to stay home and watch on line.
## **In-person services**
The Sunday 10.30am service became the main meeting point and focus of the church gatherings. The various government restrictions were obeyed which involved a staged opening towards normality. In September the church was turned to its original facing although registration and 2 meter distancing stayed in place. At the end of January the 2 meter distancing restriction was lifted and soon after we stopped the need to register for services.
Finally in March the requirement to wear a facemask was lifted and Sunday services returned to their prepandemic form.
Although the shape of the various meetings changed as restrictions were lifted the focus of Worshipping the Lord and preaching the word remained the same. Attendance increased across the year as individuals became more and more comfortable with gathering inside.
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## **Youth Ministry**
The Church believes strongly in investing in, encouraging and equipping future generations to do great things for God. Therefore where possible within the constraints of the pandemic, a range of ministries have continued to work with our young people over the year.
## **Breakthrough Youth 11-18 years**
## **Breakthrough Fridays**
Friday Night Youth - This meeting is aimed at Years 7-13.
During the year, it met every other Friday night from 7.00 to 9.00pm. Due to its fortnightly schedule, the group also met during the holiday periods.
For the majority of the evenings, the programme was theme based, using a variety of both biblical and contemporary topics. Examples of these and thematic content include Heroes of Faith, Prayer-Talking to God and The Purpose Driven Life. It is also magazine based in terms of structure using a variety of ‘chunked’ activities involving testimonies, role models’ stories, games, music, worship, bible study, teaching, multi-media and break out times giving the youth more of a voice. The young people themselves have also contributed to the games/quizzes, shared testimonies and prayers.
## **Breakthrough Sundays**
Sunday Morning Youth - This meeting is aimed at Years 7-13 and takes place during the service after the offering when traditionally all minors go to their respective teaching groups. The curriculum follows The Black Letters of Jesus teaching resource and whoever is leading, puts ‘their own spin’ on this. In the majority of sessions there is a male and female youth leader, one leading the session, the other playing a supporting role.
## **Service Sunday**
This initiative was started in January 2022. Members of Breakthrough Youth are able to sign up to a variety of ministry areas, where they serve on the last Sunday of each month. This is known as ‘Service Sunday.’ Ministry areas include: Kingdom Kids, Sparklers, Teas and Coffees, Ushering, Welcome Team, Worship Team-Sound Team, and the Words team.
The idea is to give the opportunity for our young people to serve in a variety of ways, discover what they are good at, have a better idea about the church as a whole and build relationships with church members they might not normally encounter.
## **Pastoral Support**
This is afforded to our youth as and when necessary, in agreement and liaison with parents/carers.
## **Joint Church Youth Events and Connections**
Claire Ashton, the Senior Youth Leader has built some connections with Brackla Tabernacle and Litchard Mission with the view to arranging some joint events in 2022-23.
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## **Annual Camp**
Although we were unable to go to a camp this year planning took place in the spring of 2022 in order to organise a residential youth camp for summer 2022. Limitless Festival 2022 was chosen and Breakthrough Youth Ministry would go with Brackla Tabernacle.
## **Dramarama Days**
These began in 2020. Two took place in 2020-21. They were opened up to other churches and on both days young people from Brackla Tabernacle joined. As a final note it is encouraging to report that numbers have grown significantly as we have come out of lockdown and resumed face to face meetings.
## **Kingdom Kids**
This group is for children in Reception to Year 6 (typically 4 – 11 year olds) and is led by Helen Pettey and her team
In June 2021, Kingdom Kids re-opened during the Sunday service for the first time since Covid-19 and it was a pleasure to welcome back the Children. Although continuing restrictions made it a challenging environment for running the sessions, the team was able to work creatively to create a fun learning environment and were glad as restrictions began to ease during the course of the year.
In October 2021, the team ran a UV Light Party as an alternative Halloween event. The event provided a safe, scare-free and fun-filled environment for Children – churched or unchurched – to come to and to also hear a relevant bible lesson.
For the first time in two years, the Kingdom Kids children and team were able to put together a fun Christmas presentation for the Church, which was enjoyed by all.
It’s been encouraging to gradually see more children returning to Kingdom Kids and looking forward we expect the continued growth of the work and ministry of Kingdom Kids, as well as developing the team in the year to come.
## **Sparklers**
This group is for children aged between 2-5 years old. During the Pandemic there were no crèche facilities and Hilary Sykes was not in a position herself to restart crèche in 2021 when restrictions were lifted. Hilary has since stepped down from all responsibilities with the under-fives and the church publicly honoured her for all her tireless work.
Jane Ashton took overall lead for crèche and rebranded it ‘Sparklers’ – the aim being that each child can shine for Jesus from a young age. A logo has been created and further rebranding will continue as possible.
Currently one year olds to children starting Reception are accepted. A team of volunteers have stepped up and four leaders including Jane teach each month with two supporting staff. The team have been very accommodating and supportive particularly through Covid spikes.
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We have purchased some new play equipment and revamped others. During lockdown a lot of categorising and minimising of materials took place. Jane is writing a two year programme of teaching, songs and craft so moving forward another lead person would have this rolling programme in place. Claire Davies has been a big support with craft ideas.
Sparklers has grown in numbers over the year which is very encouraging.
During lockdown the baby crèche room has been plastered and decorated, with the intention of providing a live feed so parents can watch/listen to the preaching whilst caring for a young baby.
## **Women’s Ministry**
Due to Covid restrictions Aroma 2021 conference was postponed and replaced with a Women’s Zoom event so that fellowship and sharing of the Word and some worship continued. This was well attended.
Aroma eventually went ahead on April 23/24[th] 2021 for two nights in person, albeit socially distanced and without the usual fellowship and prayer ministry. Many women registered from the church and effort was made to make it joyful and fun as well as expressing Jesus. The worship was very powerful and a balloon prayer tunnel was constructed as people left with people standing beside it praying as women walked through. The teaching was pre-recorded and we were again privileged to have messages from Pastor Reeba Samuel (Christ Harvest Church, Keighley) and Pastor Vicky Lloyd (Victory Church Manchester). It was a welcome reprieve for women at “The Vine”.
Two Women’s breakfast were arranged following this. Pastor Helen Yeoman (Oaklands Church, Ystradgynlais ) shared a great message with prayer ministry on 4[th] December 2021 . Other churches joined us which was encouraging.
In March 2022 Marilyn Harry (Love Wales) preached at a breakfast, our first evangelistic event post-covid, which was full and several women made a commitment to Jesus and others received prayer.
All these events have promoted unity, community and a sense of family which has been attacked during the Pandemic. Most importantly the presence of God has been experienced and women have been built up in their faith.
Local conferences have also been advertised in church and a number of women have enjoyed going to some encouraging meetings in Bridgend, Newport and Bristol.
## **Men’s Ministry**
The purpose of men’s ministry within the Vine is to;
- Deepen relationship with Jesus
- Cultivate Christ Centred relationships between men
- Work together towards common mission and vision
- Create a safe environment men can talk, encourage and support each other
- Reach other men
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For a second consecutive year men’s ministry was affected by the pandemic restrictions. However this year men’s zoom meetings had an international flavour with Trevor Sampson from South Africa and Mark Fenn from Louisiana USA spoke to our men.
From August to the end of the year the focus turned toward relationship building with the following social events organised;
- August 2021 - Men's Beach BBQ with Peter Williams as our guest speaker
- September 2021 - Men's snooker evening
- November 2021 - Men's breakfast with Andrew Yeoman as our guest speaker
In January and February the focus switch to prayer. Weekly prayer meetings were held in support of pastor Alex and the church.
## **Small Groups**
The House Groups continued on line until the summer as zoom groups. They met fortnightly throughout this period, usually reflecting on the messages preached on the Sundays before the meeting. They closed for the summer holidays and although it was hoped they could restart in homes form September it was decided not to do so because of the uncertainty created by the pandemic. As an alternative to bring the family together monthly “Table Talk” meetings were launched in October to provide a place for fellowship, fun and interaction.
In addition to this Alex and Jane started a mentor group that started in the June to run for 10 months. This was an opportunity for monthly meetings with the young adults in the church with the intention of encouraging and imparting some of their wisdom and experience to the next generation. Initially it met in their garden however was moved to the church once we moved into autumn.
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## Building a “HOUSE of LOVE” – **OUTWARDS**
We love **OUTWARDLY** towards our community and therefore seek to fulfil the commandment to “love our neighbour as our self.” The church seeks to be missional in its outlook and activities, endeavouring to reach the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Church members are encouraged and challenged to reach people in their own sphere of relationships with the love and message of Jesus. This is seen to be the responsibility of everyone within the church not just a select few.
In addition to this the Church reaches out to people and communities locally, nationally and internationally. At the heart of our community outreach are the commandments of Jesus to love our neighbour and to go into the world and preach the Gospel. We do this through sharing both the message of the gospel as well as practical help and support that is rooted in the good news of Jesus.
## **Sharing the message of the gospel**
Over the last year the church’s ability to engage in mission has been curtailed by the pandemic as face to face events and activity have been restricted. Our annual mission was cancelled, healing on the streets has been suspended and schools work ceased as schools have been unable to hosts outside bodies. We have however taken the gospel on line and been able to use both Facebook and YouTube platforms to share the gospel and testify to the reality of Jesus in our lives.
## **Toddler Group**
Until May 2021 weekly filming of a Preschool session was continued due to ongoing social distancing and Covid restrictions. This was posted on The Vine Toddler Facebook page each Friday. Credit to Hilary Sykes in the assisting of planning and Naomi Ashton for editing so that parents/carers could access a story, songs and a craft suitable for a pre-school child.
With the easing of restrictions, the team assembled to have Toddler sessions outside in Newbridge fields on Friday mornings with social distanced meet ups and refreshments, play and songs. This proved successful and we actively recruited families from the park some of whom have continued to come to the group all year. Families were needing this as children (and carers) were nervous and not used to interaction.
Hilary Sykes stepped down from Toddlers for family reasons after many years of leading and co leading this group. Jane Ashton felt strongly to restart indoors as soon as we were able and the rest of the team were very supportive of this.
October 8[th] 2021 was our first in person and indoors session post pandemic. Numbers were restricted and registration each week was required. Jane visited and liaised with several other Toddler groups in the town to try to take appropriate measures whilst making sessions fun. A welcome return to some normality for parents/carers and children and there have been opportunities to support families adjusting. Claire Davies was a massive help in restarting with many creative craft ideas.
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With a brief break due to the Omicron variant and further guidelines, Toddlers has run throughout the year with no evidence of Covid spread amongst the team and has provided a safe place. It’s been challenging but rewarding!
We have had more preschool children than ever and the need is for more individuals to help plan and teach in this setting now. Our Facebook page is active and regularly visited. Families came to our theatre performances and have begun to engage with the church.
## **Christmas outreach events**
December again saw a reduced programme of events due to the pandemic restrictions. We held two separate carol services on Sunday the 20[th] December and a candle light communion service on the 24[th] December.
Activities across the Christmas season included;
- A Sunday morning family service where selection boxes were given out to every child in attendance. This was mirrored in the evening to ensure everyone could attend at least one service.
- A Christmas outreach event entitled “Let Light Shine” including contributions from pupils of Porthcawl Comprehensive school
- A Christmas Eve communion service by candle light.
- A Christmas themed Table Talk evening for the church family and their friends
- A supermarket voucher programme was organised through the church hands of compassion ministry as an alternative to the hampers usually given out at this time.
## **Providing Practical Care and Support**
## **Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre**
The Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre continued to support women in need during the pandemic with continued counselling on the telephone as requested.
The virtual office telephone system was a particular help to offer a full service as all calls to the number are transferred to a mobile so that the person can be spoken to at any time by mutual appointment – a service which clients have really appreciated. The Centre usually operates out of Hartshorn House in Maesteg.
The Centre counsellors provide support for women and their families in dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, abortion, post abortion, miscarriage and still birth. All counsellors are fully trained and specialise in pregnancy crisis issues, aiming to provide accurate information with short or long-term support and counselling that is client led.
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## **Hands of Compassion**
The Church also demonstrates practical love to people through the Hands of Compassion fund with the giving of benevolent gifts and food hampers in times of crisis. During the Christmas season the Church partnered with Llamau by providing hampers for their hostels and their residents within the Bridgend County. Monetary gifts were also given to The Wallich.
Donations of food and money are made by church members, and are supplemented by Pound for the Kingdom collections. This has enabled the church to support those in need with hampers and supermarket vouchers.
## **Supporting Other Ministries**
## **Tithe of the Tithe and Pound for the Kingdom**
The Church believes in tithing and practices what it preaches by the Tithe of the Tithe. This means that 10% of church income is given to organisations and ministries in furtherance of causes which complement and supplement the Church’s vision and activities.
The money is also added to by monthly collections from the congregation called Pound for the Kingdom.
During the year 2021/22 the following ministries were all supported:
- Love Wales Evangelism
- Christians Against Poverty
- Edith’s Hope Uganda
- Steet Lights (supporting women out of prostitution)
- Message Wales
- SAT-7 Christian TV
- Housing Justice Cymru
- The Christian Institute (Legal Defence fund)
- Tear Fund (India project)
- Ukraine Appeal (KCM Europe)
In addition to the above ministries the church has well established relationships with a number of ministries that have been supported over the years, including during 2021/22.
These include:
## **The Christian Institute**
The Christian Institute is a British registered charity and Christian pressure group run by Colin Hart. They promote a conservative Christian viewpoint, founded on a belief in Biblical inerrancy. The Christian Institute exists for ‘the furtherance and promotion of the Christian religion in the United Kingdom’ and ‘the advancement of education’.
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## **Liz Hughes**
Liz is a Ministry team leader in World Horizons UK and a member of the Vine Christian Centre. She leads a team of Base Support workers who support workers trained and sent out from the UK. This involves helping prepare colleagues before they leave for another nation, supporting them via e mail and skype while they are there, and debriefing them when they come back as well as coordinating all the practical arrangements. They are the first point of contact in an emergency and liaise with the sending churches.
She is also a Pastoral Field Visitor for South East Asia and visit the teams there regularly. She is the prayer coordinator for the UK team and helps out at Signpost and English Corner in Swansea which are outreaches to international students, workers and refugees in the city.
## **Rob Burns**
Rob leads Missional Links Wales whose purpose is to:
- encourage USA churches and Welsh churches to collaborate in mission across each Welsh county and across the nation in long term relationships
- inspire Welsh churches to work together as a 'hub of transformation' to bring lasting spiritual transformation to their county
- provide ongoing support, missional training and consultancy to Welsh and USA churches
With evangelical Christianity at just 2% of the population of 3 million, Wales is a mission field in extreme need of strategic help and support from outside of its borders. Missional Links Wales seeks to support and initiate this process.
## **Open Doors**
The church is a partner church with Open Doors, an international ministry serving persecuted Christians and churches worldwide.
Open Doors support persecuted Christians with Bibles, Christian materials, training, livelihood skills, and advocacy - and in a whole host of other ways - so that they know they are not forgotten and can stand strong to serve their communities so that they can give life. They seek to mobilise the church in the UK & Ireland, not only to serve Christians living under religious persecution, but also to learn from them what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. In over 50 countries.
The church supports Open Doors financially, through prayer, participation in the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church and Christmas card letter writing initiative to prisoners.
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## **Waleswide**
Waleswide was established in 2005 and is a collaboration of evangelical churches and organisations for the planting and strengthening of churches across Wales.
They work with leaders to see churches established especially where there is no evangelical church presence, and where churches need to be strengthened in their effectiveness.
## **Sat7**
Sat7 Television supports the Christians of the Middle East and North Africa in their Christian witness and lives. The station beams the Good News of the Kingdom of God straight into people’s homes, into the centre of family life. It delivers Christian media for the Middle East and North Africa.
Through the power of satellite television, a message of hope and love is shared directly into the lives of millions of people, every day. Their channels bypass strict government censorship and side-step the challenge of illiteracy. Viewers are drawn to the high-quality programming and a hope-filled view of the world. The channels are welcomed into the very heart of the family home, again and again.
## **Conclusion**
As I reflect on the year I am amazed how much we achieved, how we were able to adapt and how the church family pulled together. Although the year has been overshadowed by the pandemic and the consequential government restrictions we have come through and are well placed to grow and to reach out to the lost. The pandemic blunted our ability to reach out, however it had not changed the call to go nor our enthusiasm as a church to reach the lost. This summer we are already planning our first mission in 3 years focusing on the community of Wildmill.
The Church has been challenged by the prophetic word “from a Vine to Vineyard” which has encouraged us to think bigger, look out beyond Bridgend and consider how we can have a greater impact and influence across the nation.
There is a desperate need for the Holy Spirit to move through our church in a fresh way, to refresh, revive and encourage God’s people. As we look ahead I believe we need a greater focus on prayer as the things we are looking to see are not by might, nor by power but by the Spirit of God. It is an honour to be on the journey with you all,
Every Blessing
## **Pastor Alex Ashton**
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **Statement of trustees' responsibilities**
The trustees (who are also directors of Vine Christian Centre, Bridgend for the purpose 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).
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and which 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.
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 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:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
## **Small company provisions**
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption with regards this report which has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This trustees report was approved by the board on 13 December 2022 and signed on its behalf by
## **A M Ashton Trustee / Director / Chair**
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**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Vine Christian Centre, Bridgend ('the Company')**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2022.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection 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.
J E Payne ACA ICAEW Graham Paul Limited Court House Court Road Bridgend CF31 1BE
Date: 13 December 2022
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
227,306
**Charitable activities**
General fund
959
Other trading activities
2
1,053
Investment income
3
8,673
Other income
75
**Total**
238,066
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising funds
5
2,141
**Charitable activities**
6
General fund
198,188
Gates of praise
107
Bridgend pregnancy crisis centre
1,194
**Total**
201,630
**NET INCOME**
36,436
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
Total funds brought forward
613,870
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
650,306|Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|2022
Total
funds
£
227,306
959
1,053
8,673
75
238,066
2,141
198,188
107
1,194
201,630
36,436
613,870
650,306|2021
Total
funds
£
221,290
7,420
136
5,048
91
233,985
2,477
189,509
230
1,015
193,231
40,754
573,116
613,870|
|---|---|---|---|
## **CONTINUING OPERATIONS**
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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## **VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2022**
|Notes
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
12
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Stocks
13
Debtors
14
Cash at bank and in hand
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one year
15
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**
**LIABILITIES**
**NET ASSETS**
**FUNDS**
17
Unrestricted funds
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Unrestricted
funds
£
418,583
1,000
10,126
228,482
239,608
(7,885)
231,723
650,306
650,306|Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|2022
Total
funds
£
418,583
1,000
10,126
228,482
239,608
(7,885)
231,723
650,306
650,306
650,306
650,306|2021
Total
funds
£
429,031
1,000
7,921
184,422
193,343
(8,504)
184,839
613,870
613,870
613,870
613,870|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2022**
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2022.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
- (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
- (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 13 December 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
A M Ashton - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Basis of preparing the financial statements**
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
## **Income**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies are recognised at the point of receipt.
Income from trading activities consists of income received in exchange for the supply of goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.
Government grants that relate to revenue are recognised as income over the period in which the related costs are incurred. Grants related to expenses and Covid-19 support are recognised as income as the grant becomes receivable. Such grants occur as a re-imbursement for expenses already incurred and as a result of local authority and government covid-19 support measures. The charity receives government grants in relation to the UK Government Covid-19 job retention scheme.
Investment income includes interest and rental income. Interest is recognised on receipt and rent income is recognised as the charity's right to receive payment is established.
No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP.
## **Expenditure**
Raising funds expenditure comprises costs incurred by the charity in relation to its income from trading activities and rental income.
Charitable activities expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its charitable aims, objectives and activities and those related to the provision of services for its beneficiaries.
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued**
## **Support costs**
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include governance costs consisting of accountancy, legal and professional fees. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes the original purchase price, plus any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for intended use.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property - 2% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 15% on cost
Land is not depreciated.
## **Stocks**
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
## **Taxation**
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
## **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
## **Foreign currencies**
Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of transaction. Exchange differences are taken into account in arriving at the operating result.
## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits**
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued**
## **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 less than one year.
## **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.
## **Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year**
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
## **Going concern and material uncertainties**
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charities' ability to continue as a going concern nor are there any material uncertainties affecting the current year's accounts.
## **2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES**
|**OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES**|||
|---|---|---|
||2022|2021|
||£|£|
|Books, cd's and literature|153|109|
|Conferencing and events income|900|27|
||1,053|136|
## **3. INVESTMENT INCOME**
|**INVESTMENT INCOME**|||
|---|---|---|
||2022|2021|
||£|£|
|Rents received|8,400|4,905|
|Bank interest received|273|143|
||8,673|5,048|
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|**4.**
**INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme
**5.**
**RAISING FUNDS**
**Other trading activities**
Purchases
Bad debts
Bank and credit card charges
**6.**
**CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS**
Direct
Costs
£
General fund
161,799
Gates of praise
107
Bridgend pregnancy crisis centre
1,194
163,100|Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
7)
£
31,064
-
-
31,064|2022
General
fund
£
959
2022
£
959
2022
£
46
1,750
345
2,141
Support
costs (see
note 8)
£
5,325
-
-
5,325|2021
Total
activities
£
7,420
2021
£
7,420
2021
£
31
2,050
396
2,477
Totals
£
198,188
107
1,194
199,489|
|---|---|---|---|
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS - continued**
## **Comparatives for charitable activities costs**
|Direct
Costs
Grant
funding
of
activities
£
£
General fund
153,881
32,472
Gates of praise
230
-
Bridgend pregnancy crisis centre
1,015
-
155,126
32,472
**GRANTS PAYABLE**
General fund
The total grants paid to individuals during the year was as follows:
Missions
Hands of compassion
GAP year project
Ministry gifts||Support
costs
£
3,156
-
-
3,156
2022
£
31,064
2022
£
24,763
3,801
-
2,500
31,064|Totals
£
189,509
230
1,015
190,754
2021
£
32,472
2021
£
24,036
5,986
100
2,350
32,472|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
|||||
## **7. GRANTS PAYABLE**
## **8. SUPPORT COSTS**
|**SUPPORT COSTS**||
|---|---|
||Governance|
||costs|
||£|
|General fund|5,325|
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **8. SUPPORT COSTS - continued**
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
|Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:|||
|---|---|---|
||2022|2021|
||General|Total|
||fund|activities|
||£|£|
|Accountancy fees|2,726|2,592|
|Legal and professional fees|2,599|564|
||5,325|3,156|
## **9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
|Depreciation - owned assets
Independent Examination fee
Independent Examiner other services
**TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
Trustees' salaries
Trustees' social security
Trustees' pension contributions to money purchase schemes|2022
£
11,753
2,472
254
2022
£
44,677
2,773
1,922
49,372|2021
£
11,473
2,346
246|
|---|---|---|
|||2021
£
43,801
2,620
1,503|
|||47,924|
## **10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
Trustees remuneration above relates to A M Ashton. This remuneration is paid to Mr Ashton for his role wholly as Chief Executive & Church Pastor and not for his role as a trustee of the charity.
## **Trustees' expenses**
During the year the charity made payments to 1 (2021: 1) trustee totalling £616 (2021: £270) in respect of the reimbursement of expenses incurred wholly and exclusively for the purposes of charity activities.
Trustee expenses reimbursed in the current and prior year related to travel and subsistence costs.
The above expenses paid to Mr Ashton relate wholly to his role as Chief Executive & Church Pastor and not to his role as a trustee of the charity.
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|**11.**
**STAFF COSTS**
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Vine Christian Centre
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
**12.**
**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
Freehold
property
£
**COST**
At 1 April 2021
526,143
Additions
-
At 31 March 2022
526,143
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 April 2021
105,865
Charge for year
9,603
At 31 March 2022
115,468
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 March 2022
410,675
At 31 March 2021
420,278|2022
£
106,365
5,106
4,312
115,783
2022
5
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
24,258
1,305
25,563
15,505
2,150
17,655
7,908
8,753|2021
£
105,616
4,736
3,418|
|---|---|---|
|||113,770|
|||2021
5
Totals
£
550,401
1,305
551,706
121,370
11,753
133,123
418,583
429,031|
||||
||||
||||
||||
||||
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|**13.**
**STOCKS**
2022
£
Shop stock
1,000
**14.**
**DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
2022
£
Sundry debtors
10,126
VAT
-
10,126
**15.**
**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
2022
£
Trade creditors
574
Social security and other taxes
2,791
Sundry creditors and accruals
4,520
7,885
**16.**
**LEASING AGREEMENTS**
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
2022
£
Within one year
1,391
Between one and five years
3,829
5,220||2021
£
1,000
2021
£
7,912
9
7,921
2021
£
1,635
2,147
4,722
8,504
2021
£
445
-
445|
|---|---|---|
||||
||||
Lease payments recognised as an expense during the year were £1,201 (2021: £1,532).
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
|At 1.4.21
£
**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
563,870
Gates of Praise
-
Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre
-
Hayes Yard Fund
50,000
Church Building Repair Fund
-
613,870
**TOTAL FUNDS**
613,870
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Gates of Praise
Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**Comparatives for movement in funds**
At 1.4.20
£
**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
573,116
Gates of Praise
-
Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre
-
Hayes Yard Fund
-
573,116
**TOTAL FUNDS**
573,116|Net
movement
in funds
£
36,447
(2)
(9)
-
-
36,436
36,436
Incoming
resources
£
236,713
153
1,200
238,066
238,066
Net
movement
in funds
£
41,074
(418)
98
-
40,754
40,754|Transfers
between
At
funds
31.3.22
£
£
(11)
600,306
2
-
9
-
(50,000)
-
50,000
50,000
-
650,306
-
650,306
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(200,266)
36,447
(155)
(2)
(1,209)
(9)
(201,630)
36,436
(201,630)
36,436
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.3.21
£
£
(50,320)
563,870
418
-
(98)
-
50,000
50,000
-
613,870
-
613,870|
|---|---|---|
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Gates of Praise
Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
232,810
62
1,113
233,985
233,985|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(191,736)
41,074
(480)
(418)
(1,015)
98
(193,231)
40,754
(193,231)
40,754|
|---|---|---|
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Gates of Praise
Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre
Church Building Repair Fund
**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1.4.20
£
573,116
-
-
-
573,116
573,116|Net
movement
in funds
£
77,521
(420)
89
-
77,190
77,190|Transfers
between
funds
£
(50,331)
420
(89)
50,000
-
-|At
31.3.22
£
600,306
-
-
50,000
650,306
650,306|
|---|---|---|---|---|
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|**Unrestricted funds**
General fund
Gates of Praise
Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
469,523
215
2,313
472,051
472,051|Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(392,002)
77,521
(635)
(420)
(2,224)
89
(394,861)
77,190
(394,861)
77,190|
|---|---|---|
The purposes of the funds listed above are as follows:
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
## **17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
**Gates of Praise -** This fund comprises of the trading of books, CDs and literature. These funds are unrestricted and any surplus or deficit is transferred to the general fund at the period end.
**Bridgend Pregnancy Crisis Centre -** This is an unrestricted fund which provides support and counselling for women and their families in unexpected pregnancy, post abortion, miscarriage and following baby loss. Any surplus or deficit is transferred to the general fund at the period end
**Hayes Yard Fund -** This fund is designated for the purposes of demolishing the building and extending the car park at the Vine Christian Centre. During the current year, it was agreed that the money relating to this fund was to be transferred to the Church Building Repair Fund.
**Church Building Repair Fund -** This fund is designated for the purposes of significant repairs and improvements work required to be carried out on the church building.
## **18.**
## **EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS**
The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan for its employees. The amount recognised as an expense in the period was £4,312 (2021: £3,418).
## **19.**
## **RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES**
During the year, the charity received donations totalling £31,145 from 4 trustees (2021: £30,539 from 4 trustees).
Please refer to note 10 for trustees' remuneration, benefits and expenses.
## **20.**
## **COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE**
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as may be required (not exceeding £1) to the assets of the charitable company in the event of it being wound up while he or she is a member, or within twelve months after he or she ceases to be a member
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**
**Donations and legacies**
Donations and offerings
Gift aid
**Other trading activities**
Books, cd's and literature
Conferencing and events income
**Investment income**
Rents received
Bank interest received
**Charitable activities**
Grants
**Other income**
Sundry income
**Total incoming resources**
**EXPENDITURE**
**Other trading activities**
Purchases
Bad debts
Bank and credit card charges
**Charitable activities**
Trustees' salaries
Trustees' social security
Trustees' pension contributions
Wages
Social security
Carried forward|2022
£
193,887
33,419
227,306
153
900
1,053
8,400
273
8,673
959
75
238,066
46
1,750
345
2,141
44,677
2,773
1,922
61,688
2,333
113,393|2021
£
192,616
28,674
221,290
109
27
136
4,905
143
5,048
7,420
91
233,985
31
2,050
396
2,477
43,801
2,620
1,503
61,815
2,116
111,855|
|---|---|---|
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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**VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND**
## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**
|**Charitable activities**
Brought forward
Pensions
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Travelling expenses
Vehicle hire
Refreshments and meals
Accommodation
Subscriptions
Music, PA & lighting
Licensing
Resource and training costs
Events
Catering costs
Equipment hire
Venue hire and rental
Repairs and renewals
Freehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Grants to individuals
**Support costs**
**Governance costs**
Accountancy fees
Legal and professional fees
Total resources expended
**Net income**|2022
£
113,393
2,390
364
5,331
4,654
3,217
2,351
440
858
-
950
142
140
1,668
1,128
711
561
1,461
658
1,030
9,899
9,603
2,151
31,064
194,164
2,726
2,599
5,325
201,630
36,436|2021
£
111,855
1,915
479
5,620
4,451
2,856
1,753
270
288
84
55
-
243
1,920
1,199
607
-
62
768
875
8,353
9,603
1,870
32,472
187,598
2,592
564
3,156
193,231
40,754|
|---|---|---|
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