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2022-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022

HUTTON & SHENFIELD

UNION CHURCH

CHARITY REG NO. 1141799

N Watson NW Consultants Ltd 55 Crown Street Brentwood CM14 4BD

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CONTENTS
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information
Page 4 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
Pages 5 to 6 Trustees' Report
Page 7 Statement of Receipts and Payments
Page 8 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Pages 9 to 14 Notes to the Accounts

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1141799
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January2022
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2022
TRUSTEES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Minister Mrs E Montgomery Mr K Dunn
Miss L Corderoy Secretary Mrs G Damen Mr P Burns
Mrs A Gibson PropertyManager Mrs S Wakefield Mr M Rutherford
Mrs G Johnson Finance Officer Mrs E Church
Trustees are elected by Church Members at the Annual Church Meeting in March/April for a period of 3 years. Officers appointed in same manner
in Januaryannuallyfor a maximumperiod of 5years.
CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2022
The United Reformed Church(Eastern Province)Trust
Baptist Union Corporation
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT Constitution dated 27th October 2010
OBJECTS The purpose of the Church is the advancement of religion.
In addition it seeks to encourage
fellowshipand support for individuals.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Roundwood Avenue
Hutton Mount
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 2NA
PRIMARY BANKERS NatWest
46 High Street
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4AL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER N Watson
NW Consultants Ltd
55 Crown Street
Brentwood
CM14 4BD

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the Trustees and Members of Hutton and Shenfield Union Church on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022 set out on pages 7 to 14

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charity's Trustees are satisfied that the audit requirement of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply, and that there is no requirement in the governing documents or constitution of the Charity for the conducting of an audit. As a consequence the Trustees have elected that the financial statements be subject to independent examination.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and information supplied by the Trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements, and in particular, I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity, and my report is limited to the matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that: · proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and ·

accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. N Watson NW Consultants Ltd 55 Crown Street Brentwood CM14 4BD

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TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Structure, Governance and Management
The organisation is a Union Church with affiliation to both the Baptist Union and the United Reformed Church and was registered as a charity on 9th May 2011, No.
1141799.
All Trustees are given a two page leaflet which highlights the 6 Main Duties of being a Trustee and are told to download the booklet titled "The Essential Trustee:
What you need to know published by the Charity Commission.
It is a Union Church, comprising a Minister, 3 Church Officers, 9 elected Deacons and around 100 members. Proposals are initially discussed by the Deacons then
recommended to the monthlyChurch Meetingfor approval bythe Church Members at their meeting. Our Church has been in an interregnum since November 2022.
The Church financially contributes to The United Reformed Church, The Baptist Union, and The Baptist Missionary Society together with the local Brentwood Schools
Christian Worker Trust and the ongoingmission of the Church.
All major insurance risks are subject to normal Churches' and employers' insurance.
An annual review of all areas of risk is undertaken by the Trustees in
conjunction with staff and volunteers responsible for the area of activityand Trustee IndemnityInsurance is held.
Summary of Main Activities Undertaken for the Public Benefit
Covid-19
The Church activities from March 2020 were severelyaffected bythe Covid-19 restrictions. Church services were streamed and the
premises closed for much of 2020. Covid restrictions continued until July2021 again reducingthe work of the Church & thereforepremises income.
Regulargivingbystandingorder was not affected.
The Trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity
Commission in December 2008.
The main object of the organisation is the advancement of the Christian faith. Each Sunday there is a morning family service for all ages which is usually attended
by between 50 and 60 persons.
A creche is available for children under five and there are separate groups for children and young people. During the week the
Church continues its Christian Mission to the local communitythrough a varietyof activities.
One of the Church Members is a lay preacher,who occasionallyleads services at other local churches.
Duringthe course of a month,six separate churchgroups meet on thepremises for thepurpose of the furtherance of religion and/or Fellowshipactivities.
In addition thepremises are used byat least 17 local clubs,schools and socialgroups,includingthe local Parkinson's Societyand Beaver Scouts
Policy on Grant making
Grants in 2022
totalled 12.6% of total income. The main grants are to the Baptist Union and the United Reformed Church and the Brentwood Schools Christian
Worker Trust. In addition smallgrants are made to other religious or charitable causes. Allgrants are approved bythe Trustees.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Summary of Main Activities Undertaken for the Public Benefit(Continued)
Policy Programme related to Investments
Investments are not made,apart from cash deposit accounts.
Contribution made by Volunteers
Whilst the Church had+B321 a Minister, until November 2022, an Affiliated Minister and Office Manager are employed, and most members of the Church are
involved in worship and prayer, visiting the sick and others in need, together with helping with the administration.
This involves being on rotas for meeting and
greeting, serving refreshments, creche duties and driving the minibus for transporting elderly or disabled persons. Monthly events provided by volunteers which are
open to all include a lunch club for the elderly, and a bible study group, all providing companionship to a wide variety of people. Also many of our church members
volunteer in our children's andyouth work.
Achievem ents and Performance
1). Teaching, Preaching and showing practical care in the community

This includes teaching in Church on Sunday, which is open to all, midweek meetings and also by running specific courses to address particular aspects of
Christian living.
2). Impacting the next generation

Volunteers from the Church work to provide a range of activities for 4 - 16 year olds, Clubs and a Fun Day.
The Church provides support to the
Brentwood Schools Christian Worker Trust, which take assemblies and lead discussions in a number of local schools. The aim is to support young people,
families and their schools within a Christian context.
3) Help to the Community
A Family and Baby Café run by volunteers meets weekly on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Average attendance exceeds 30 families.
Every weekday morning the coffee bar is open to the public for friendship. On Tuesdays a number of senior citizens are brought to the Church gathering
area in the Church minibus and enjoy a very sociable morning together.
Once a week a stall selling donated goods and cards, staffed by Church volunteers, is also open to the public. With the purpose
raising funds for Charities.
A Group called Who Let the Dads Out supports Fathers and Children, as well as a Dad's Café. Average attendance 35 families.
On the May Day Bank Holiday, the Church normally opens its grounds and premises to local families for a Fun Day. Children's activities, bouncy castles
and games are provided free of charge and refreshments are served.
4) Affiliated Minister
was appointed during 2018 to assist with the mission of the Church
5) Helping to support education overseas
Encouragement is given to a Church member, a retired Headteacher, to support education in Ghana through the supply of books and new methods of
teaching.
6) Fundraising
The Church raised funds for the Brentwood Foodbank of £1,750, Charitable Appeals £1414, Homestart £945 and Brentwood Community League of
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Financial Review
Statement on Policy on Reserves

Sufficient reserves are maintained for the foreseeable needs of the Church so as to ensure that commitments entered into can be met. There is no specific formula
but it is planned that the Reserves will be about three/four months of fixed expenditure (approximately £145,000 p.a.). At the year end the level of reserves was
approximately £59,633.
Review for the Year
The financial resources of the Church, to a very large extent, are given by the church members and other members of the public who attend the Church services.
Many volunteers give freely of their time and the hours and value of that time cannot be quantified.
Funds received provide for the cost of the Minister, Affiliated Minister, the Office Manager which together with the premises expenditure enables the charity to
achieve its objectives of advancing religion, working with young people and encouraging community spirit.
Trustees' Responsibilities
The Charities Act 2011 requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state and of affairs of the
trust and in preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to:
· Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
· Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
· Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue to exist.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees …………………………………………………………………………………, G Johnson, Trustee
Date 22nd February 2023

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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Notes Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
RECEIPTS : £ £ £ £ £
VoluntaryReceipts 2a 99,361 - - 99,361 98,059
Activities for GeneratingFunds 2b 43,504 - - 43,504 16,250
Charitable Activities 2c 8,666 40,242 5,360 54,268 26,432
Investment Income 2d 664 13 - 677 9
Other Receipts 2e 3,585 - - 3,585 4,026
TOTAL RECEIPTS 155,780 40,255 5,360 201,395 144,776
PAYMENTS :
Costs of Charitable Activities 3a/4/5 176,038 26,453 6,606 209,092 160,832
-
Governance Costs 3b 1,181 1,181 674
-
TOTAL PAYMENTS 177,219 26,453 6,606 210,274 161,506
Paxton
NET INCOMING/ (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
(21,439) 13,802 (1,246) (8,879) (16,730)
Transfers (410) 410
Brought Forward 97,439 15,933 4,620 117,992 134,722
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 75,590 29,735 3,784 109,113 117,992
The notes onpages 10 to 15 formpart of these accounts.
All operations are continuingoperations.

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2022
31-Dec 31-Dec
Unrestricted Designated Restricted 2022 2021
ASSETS Funds Funds Funds Total Total
£ £ £ £ £
~~Cash Funds:~~
Bank Accounts 75,578 29,735 3,783 109,095 117,951
PettyCash Accounts 16 16 41
75,594 29,735 3,783 109,112 117,992
Represented by:
General Fund 75,594 75,594 97,440
Designated Funds 29,735 29,735 15,933
Restricted Funds 3,783 3,783 4,619
75,594 29,735 3,783 109,112 117,992
-
Assets
retained
for
the
Charity's own use:
Debtors 1,712 - - 1,712 3,992
1,712 - - 1,712 3,992
LIABILITIES
0
Independent Examiners Fee - - -
- - - - -
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES I N RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The
Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets
and Liabilities which are set out on pages 8 to 9
Approved by the Trustees on 22nd February 2023
Signed on their behalf by ………………., Mrs G Johnson, Trustee

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they
meet the appropriate legal
requirements. The accounts are prepared on a “going concern” basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with applicable accounting
standards. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting
by Charities"(SORP 2005) issued in March 2005.
2. RECEIPTS Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Note Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
a) Voluntary Receipts £ £ £ £ £
Free Will Offerings 22,552 - - 22,552 19,513
Gift Aided Offerings 50,928 - - 50,928 59,584
Donations 8,605 - - 8,605 3,219
Gift Aid Tax Recovered 17,276 - - 17,276 16,743
Bequests and legacies - - -
99,361 - - 99,361 98,059
b) Activities for Generating Funds
Premises Income 40,982 - - 40,982 16,198
PropertyMission Groups 2,418 2,418 -
Sale of Donated Books 104 - - 104 52
Fund raisingincome - - - -
43,504 - - 43,504 16,250
c) Charitable Activities
- - -
Coffee Bar 7,141 - - 7,141 3,070
Fun DayIncome 1,096 1,096 -
Church Magazine and directory 50 - - 50 23
Photocopying 21 - - 21 16
MessyChurch 155 - 155 57
Youth Receipts 203 - - 203 251
Funds 4/5 40,242 5,360 45,603 23,015
8,666 40,242 5,360 54,268 26,432
d) Investment Income
Bank Interest 4/5 664 13 677 9
664 13 - 677 9
e) Other Receipts
Electricity Refund - 2,854
Other Receipts 2,835 - - 2,835 207
Wedding/Funeral Donations 750 750 965
3,585 3,585 4,026

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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3. PAYMENTS
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
a) Costs of Charitable Activities Funds Funds Funds 2,022 2,021
£ £ £ £ £
Ministry
Minister Employment Costs 47,221 - - 47,221 48,142
Minister's Travel 430 - - 430 307
Manse Expenses 9,241 - - 9,241 4,375
Affiliated Minister's Costs 620 620 620
VisitingMinisters 116 - - 116 45
Baptist Pension Fund Deficiency 2,857 - - 2,857 4,818
Church Activities -
Church Music 1,333 - - 1,333 1,911
Coffee Bar 3,201 - - 3,201 433
MessyChurch 59 - - 59 138
Piano & Organ Upkeep 832 832 -
Training - - -
Fun DayCosts 581 - - 581
Youth Work 256 - - 256 270
Minibus Insurance 763 763 748
Weddingand funeral costs 760 - - 760 599
Miscellaneous Costs 3,667 - - 3,667 1,402
Charitable Giving -
Baptist 9,600 - - 9,600 9,600
URC 9,600 - - 9,600 9,600
BSCWT 3,024 - - 3,024 3,010
Other Giving 3,262 3,262 70
Office Costs
Telephone etc 2,154 - - 2,154 1,853
Computer Costs - - - 94
Messenger/Newsletter Printing - - -
Hoursworth trainees - - - 264
Office Supplies 279 - - 279 496
Photocopying 1,125 - - 1,125 962
Postage 166 - - 166 123
Publicity -
Web Site Fees 42 - - 42 15
Costs of Charitable Activities C/f 101,189 - - 101,189 89,894

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total
Note Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
a) Costs of Charitable Activities (Continued)
Costs of Charitable Activities B/f 101,189 - - 101,189 89,894
Premises Costs
Staff Employment Costs 20,857 - - 20,857 19,307
Cottage Expenses 13,712 - - 13,712 3,125
Copyright Licence 581 - - 581 634
Electricity 3,418 - - 3,418 4,678
Gas 5,891 - - 5,891 3,342
Housekeeping 1,679 - - 1,679 829
Inspection Certificates 3,046 - - 3,046 4,626
Insurance 5,331 - - 5,331 4,690
Kitchen Costs - - -
Cleaning 5,352 - - 5,352 2,145
Grounds maintenance 1,785 - - 1,785 1,033
Refuse Collection 1,193 - - 1,193 899
Repairs & Maintenance 4,439 - - 4,439 2,959
Hutton Mount Ltd 4,898 - - 4,898
Equipment repairs 1,420 - - 1,420
Equipmentpurchases 113 - - 113 212
Water Rates 1,134 - - 1,134 225
176,038 - - 176,038 138,598
b) Governance Costs
Bank Charges 492 492
Professional Fees 689 - - 689 300
Other Fees - - - 374
1,181 - - 1,181 674

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance Income Expenditure Balance
01-Jan-22 Charitable Activities &
Grant

Bank Interest
Fund Transfer 31st Dec 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Charity 2,495 5,310 5,310 2,495
Charity/Sanctus - -
Community Aid 2,124 50 1,296 878
Community Aid General - -
4,619 5,360 - - 6,606 3,373
Charity: monies from Centenary donations 2013 for use to help older members of the community
Community Aid: assistance given to those living within 5 miles of the Church for particular, individual need
The restricted funds are wholly represented by cash reserves of the charity.
5. DESIGNATED FUNDS
Balance Income Transfers Expenditure Balance
General Bank Interest - 31st Dec 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Who Let The Dads Out 6,015 30,815 22,958 13,872
Red Balloon 4,905 2,224 1,800 5,329
Luncheon Club 266 379 183 462
Minibus 4,747 1,824 13 1,512 5,072
PropertyImprovement fund 5,000 5,000
15,933 40,242 13 - 26,453 29,735
Who Let the Dads Out is a Group t o support Fathers and Children
Red Ballon receives monies for You th Work
Luncheon Club: senior citizens me et third Thursday each month for lunch
Minibus: used to transport elderly/disabled people to church/or other meetings

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
6. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £ £
Nat West Current Account
- GENERAL 9,494 9,494
- CHARITY 2,495 2,495
- COMMUNITY AID -
- DADS 410 410
- MINIBUS 3,711 3,711
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT FUND 5,000 5,000
- RED BALLOON 5,329 5,329
Sub Total 9,494 14,040 2,905 26,439
NAT WEST COMMUNITY AID 878 878
NAT WEST LUNCH CLUB 462 462
NAT WEST WHO LET THE DADS OUT 13,872 13,872
COIF GENERAL FUND 59,633 59,633
COIF EDNA TURFF 6,451 6,451
COIF DEPOSIT MINIBUS 1,361 1,361
PETTY CASH GENERAL 16 16
75,594 29,735 3,783 109,112
7. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES
No payments were made to or took place with any Truste
is paid from the URC Central Office and monies for this p
es or any persons connected with them during this financial period. As a URC Minister, Reverend Paul Ellis
urpose are transferred to the URC on a monthly basis as part of Ministry and Mission contributions.
8. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
2022 2021 2020
£ £ £
Members of Staff 3 5 5
Gross Wages and Salaries 21,184 20,072 20,198
National Insurance Costs
Employer's Pension Contributions 293 120 120
21,477 20,192 20,318
In 2022 there were three members of staff consisting of
PAYE system.
the Minister, an Affiliated Minister, Office Manager and all except for the Minister, were paid through the
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2022-none).

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
The Church building was constructed in 1913 and is registered in the name of The United Reformed Church (Eastern Province) Trust but is not part of the assets of
the URC. Within the grounds there is a two bedroom Caretaker's cottage with no road frontage or garage and because of the limited access is considered to be of
low market value.
There is also the Minister's Manse purchased in 2003 for £515,000, but is now considered to be worth in the region of £900,000. Most of the
contents of the Church and halls consist of equipment mostly bought many years ago and hence have little intrinsic value.
10. RISK ASSESSMENT
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the
annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The
Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
11. RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial
commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or
unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
12. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or aims that are for the public benefit. Details of how the
Charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees' Report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on these
matters.
13. Continuing Liability
There is a deficiencyon the Baptist Union Pension Fund which has resulted in an ongoingliabilityto those
churches who were employinga Baptist Minister when the deficiencyarose. The liabilitycontinues
throughout the lifetime of that Minister and his wife. In 2022 the contribution of the Church was £2,856.

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