2022-02-28-accounts - Maitland Evangelical Church

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2021 Period start date To 28[th] February 2022 Period end date

Charity name: Maitland Evangelical Church

Charity registration number: 1142940

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The object of the Church is for the benefit of the public and, as stated in the Trust Deed, are; To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the World as the Trustees from time to time think fit.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Members shall uphold the articles of faith, attend the church services, contribute towards the support as God has prospered them, take part in church activities and with God’s help, lead lives regulated by the teaching and inspired by the Spirit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind. These also include counselling and in such parts of the United Kingdom or any part of the World as the Trustees and Elders from time to time think fit. The building is open for use by the community such as for church services, dedications, baptisms, Residents Meetings, Coffee Mornings, the Annual Oxton Secret Gardens event. Youth club and young peoples’ activities which also extend to other churches on Merseyside.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity	Para 1.18	In planning and carrying out all activities, the church considers the Commissioner’s guidance on public benefit and in particular the specific guidance for charities in regard

Commission on public to the advancement of religion. Worship and benefit prayer, Bible study and the provision of care and concern for the community through pastoral care for the local and wider community.

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SORP reference

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	The building is managed by a board of independent individuals who ensure, together with the Trustees and Church Deacons, that the building is properly maintained, safe and secure. Community groups use the building for their meetings including the joint community meeting for the provision of a Road Safety Mirror on the church property to enable residents to access a main road from a ‘blind’ bend taking into account their safety and well-being. This is now in place and has resulted in greater road safety measures for local residents. Together with the Oxton Secret Gardens Committee we utilise the building for their annual community festival. We normally have between 500-600 visitors from the local community and further afield. About 30 Church members actively take part and are involved in the free provision of food and refreshments to members of the public and also cater for their practical and / or spiritual needs. At Christmas time, we visit most of the neighbours with a free gift and ascertain if there are any needs or assistance required and to also invite them to a Community Carol Service. This has very positive feedback. A church member of Maitland Church also manages a Merseyside-wide youth camp in Abererch, Wales, where c 350 campers attend, including many from the Wirral (where we are based). There are 150 volunteers from across Merseyside, including our church. Weekly pop-in coffee mornings to cater for the community, particularly those who require support.

		There are various investments by the church members such as collecting goods for people in poverty on Wirral and in other countries through, for example, Teams4U which meets the needs of people in Ukraine, Romania, Uganda and other countries.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Without the volunteers, the Charity could not function. Building maintenance, outreach to the community all year round, Oxton Secret Gardens, involvement in Community meetings, Youth Club, Coffee mornings. In addition to the contribution by members within the church and community, there are various projects which are undertaken by members such as; Merseyside Youth Camp which is managed through a church member for young people from the local community which also has a Merseyside-wide remit. Teams4U, They operate around the world changing the lives of deprived children, and their communities, through supporting education and healthcare, providing aid. A couple of our members have been out to Uganda to assist the charity and have an ongoing commitment to their work. Classrooms in the Clouds, is a charity jointly founded by one of our members to build schools and provide teaching facilities in Nepal. It is now an NGO in Nepal as recognised by their government. There have subsequently been seven schools built. The Charity provides employment for local Nepalese people in construction and teaching facilities. Schooling provides alternative future employment for young people.
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Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	All are activities are provided free of charge, Risk Assessed and volunteers are Enhanced DBS vetted. Young people benefit from interaction with their peers thus providing health, mental health and welfare benefits. The youth and young people benefit from a social programme of events. Sunday School and Crèche at the weekend for the very young and are assisted by the young people who provide help and teaching. In addition, the church works through Merseyside Youth Camp which benefits the mental, physical and spiritual requirements of the young people. Several local Tenants and Residents Associations have benefited from holding their meetings at the building. This also provided advice causing one of the Associations to address their legal status which greatly assisted their situation. In addition, a local football team have also used the premises for their meetings. There has been an increase in the number of local people attending church services and state that they have been helped from the spiritual and social input. There have been a number of individuals who were substance misusers who have turned their lives around through the care and concern of members. ‘Safe Families’ is a charity that offers hope, belonging and support to children, families and care leavers. One of our members is working with the charity and the church has supported that work. Members also support the work of a homeless shelter in Birkenhead through volunteering. They provide meals and clothing from church members for those in need and also provide spiritual and emotional support. As mentioned previously; Teams4U, operate around the world changing the lives of deprived children, and their communities, through supporting education and healthcare, providing aid. A couple of our members have beenout to Uganda to assist the

charity and have an ongoing commitment to their work. Church members have made contributions to their work and the church has donated to the charity. Classrooms in the Clouds, a charity founded by one of our members to build schools and provide teaching facilities in Nepal. There have subsequently been six schools built together with providing employment for local people in construction and teaching facilities. We are also a keen supporter of Tear Fund which meets the needs of underprivileged people, globally. We organise, locally, our involvement in an annual National Quiz with giving based upon case studies. Funds raised through the quiz are utilised by Tear Fund to alleviate suffering and bring about positive change.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Clearly the church has made significant achievements and impacted the lives of so many people both local, Wirral-wide, Merseyside and globally through its members whose purpose in life is to demonstrate their faith inaction.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Not applicable.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	We do not invest in terms of financial gain. All our contributions are through volunteering. There are personal financial commitments in order for the church to provide a full-time worker and to maintain the charity but not specifically for financial investment as can be seen from our Income and Expenditure.
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	We are in a healthy financial position with net year end Current Balance of £75,499
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Church is solely dependent upon the voluntary giving by members therefore the charity has to have contingency funds to ensure its viability.
Amount of reservesheld	Para 1.22	Totalamount of reservesis £75,499
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Not applicable
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	Not applicable

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	No fundraising takes place. The Church is solely dependent upon the voluntary giving by members.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	We have a Current Account, 95 Day Notice Account, Debit Account amounting to £75,499. We do not have an Investment Strategy. We have a system of ‘Tithing’ which is similar to a Social Investment Policy which goes to various Christian missions and other charities which amounted to £3824 for the year.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principal risks would be for the closure of the work and therefore no further income. If members were to leave for whatever reason, it would require adjusting expenditure compared to income.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	We have a Trust Deed document entitled “Beliefs and Rules” which outlines the aims and objectives of the church.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	We are not incorporated nor have any official links with other churches and, as such, we are an independent church. There are many informal links with churches across the Wirral,wherewe are based.
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Membership is open to all who express their Christian Faith who apply for membership and, if they agree with the Statement of Beliefs, they become members. Some suitably qualified members volunteer to take on Deacon duties which mean to look after the Finances, fabric of the building and be the liaison for the reporting to the Charity Commissioners. Members who demonstrate that they have spiritual standing and Biblical characteristics of eldership, members are asked for their observations to support or otherwise. If nothing to the contrary, they become Elders. One of the appointed Elders is recommended to be a Trustee. The full-time employee of the church is also voted in by the membership and subject to a fixed term contract to also take on the Trustee role withinthe church.
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Firstly, the Trustees familiarise themselves with the specific guidance contained within the CC Trustee Welcome Pack and ensure compliance. The Deacon with reporting responsibilities for the Charity Commission has a background in senior management within a local authority for policy, reporting to Cabinet, other Local Authorities / Agencies and The Home Office. That person provides the infrastructure and process for the training oftheTrustees.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Full-time employee with over-arching responsibility for the church yet accountable to the Eldership and members. Annual General Meeting to which members attend and the work of the various groups within the church is reported on, including finances so that everything is transparent. As previously mentioned, the charity has no official linkswithany organisation however

		there are many informal links to churches across Wirral and we have a shared platform with other churches. There are informal links with other charities and support the work of those charities both financially and through volunteering.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	None
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Maitland Evangelical Church
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1142940
Charity’s principal address	15-17 Storeton Road Oxton Wirral CH43 5TL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
	Robert Mark Kophamel	Full-time employee Elder
	Simon David Withers	Elder

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Not applicable

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
Not applicable

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Informal for completion of CC Return	Ian Thomas Lowrie	33 Queens Drive Prenton Wirral CH43 0RR

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Robert Mark Kophamel	Simon David Withers
	Full-time employee and Elder	Elder

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Maitiand Eva Ch temenl of Fingncid Acbvi fortheyear Ended 28 F 2022 28.2.21 Totsl fvnd5 Unrestrkted fund Notss INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and leyaciÈ$ 180.659 52.937 Olhertrading a1¥1 InvesknKni In¢ott 176 Total 160.713 57.117 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 47.845 46.172 Other 720 Total 49,489 46.892 NET INCOME 111,224 10.225 RECONCILLITION OF FUNDS Totsl fund$ brouohtftsyward 75,499 65,274 TOTAL FUNDS CAMED FORWARO 186,723 7S,499 The nDtes fcrfm partofttrw firEanrial statempnts Page 3

Maland Ev n eli(xl Church Lan¢¥ Sheet 28.2.22 Unresthctèj fvnd 28.2.21 Total nds Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash *bank 188,723 7S,4 CURRENT ASSETS 186,723 7S,4g9 TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 186,723 75,499 NET ASSETS 186,723 75.499 FUNDS Unrestncted fund5 186,723 75,499 TOTAL FUNDS 186,723 75,499 The finan¢1 ents were approved by th8 Board of fru5tees 8utho118 for Issue on and were $1gW on its b8haWty. Trustee Th2 notes form partof the$8 finantyal ¥trate[tlS

iand Evan I Church Notes io the Fi for the Y nc1 Statements 28 Febru8 ACCOUNTING POLICIES B•¥is vl preparfngthfjfinanclal atstem•nts The financial sbtetnents of the charity. whKh a publ1¢ tthefit entity undgr FRS 102. havè prepared in S[danCe with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021'Accounling and Rewrtin9 by Charili&s Stotement of Recommended Pr&bce applble to ¢hanbes preparing their counts In a¢¢ordatKe with Financ1 Rewrbng sfdndard apble In thè UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 leteclive l January 20191,, Financial Reping stsndard 1D2 'The Finanial Reporbro stsnoard aprAat¢ in UK and R¢wblic ol Iland. 2nd the Charities Act 2Q11. The finanoal stai8tnents have ten prepared underthè h6torKai cost(xnven1h. Income l incomè rew3n1 in tho Statementof FinBn¢i•l kbvib¥S the chadty has entslernentto tht lunds.11 ts probab thatthe InWmev•1 be reVa and J)è&mounl can be measured reliably. Expendiiure Liabilrties Sre re915ed ds exwndrture as soon as thero K4 a le9al or oblwa committing chatity to that exponditure. it proble that ¥ transfer of ecottomic beneffts will be rEre in settiefflenl and the amgunl of the obligarion can be tneasured reliably Expenditure is acts)unted for on an accruals b83is and haB been elassifi$¢ under headin9s th aggre9ate all rad 10 Ihp cegory whe CDsts cannot be ditlY attributed lo partir hdingS Ihey h$YB been ¥IlD to acliwbe5 on a bagis wnsi5tentth the us¥of resources Taxailon The charity 1$ sxemptfrom tax on itsch•ritsbk v2S accounting Vnre5kncted lund$ ¢w In )rd8n¢$ wth the Charitab oble¢tNes al the discretkn of th Iruslees Re51nGted fund$ c8Th be used for pa¢Vr ttislriGd purposes the obieGts of the Charity. Re6thGlions Ythen wified by Or or when fijnds are pls8d for particular restricted purFrtises Further expign•bon of the nature ar purrwxtr of exh bjnd Indu in ihe nDtes to the financial Statements. Hlv¢ purchue and leaslng ¢ommrtmonts R*talS paid under op8r3ling lea5e5 are charg¢d 10 ihè Statement of Fm8rto1 Athtses ¢Ji a 8tiawJht linè basis over the pèrN)d ol ihe lease. OTHER TRADING ACTMTIES 28.2.21 854 3,150 Buitrjing & Maintenan¢eCothrib 4,004 P8yJ S tind...

Maiuand Evsn Notes to the Fin nrHI Statements- continu for the Y8 r Ended 28 Februa 2022 INVESTMENT INCOME 28.2.21 Depo$ta(Lountinteres1 176 RAISING FUNDS Raising donal10 and lég•¢l¥s 28.2.22 28.2.2t staff ¢o$ts Churth weekend Gu¥stspeaketS Computercosts Lht artd heat Postage snd stationery &Jndrs &JppDrtcosts 22.492 17 2.588 45 2,591 479 2.469 17.164 25.564 I.OSD 3.248 900 2.872 12.538 47.84$ 46.172 TRLISTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs There were no tru51ees' remuner8tyon or other tnofits for th8 y2ar end 28 FebNary 2022 nor for theyearended 28 Fetrrfuary 2021. There were no tru¥i*s' exp2nse5 Pa for the year ended 28 F•bruary 2022 nor for the year ended 28 February 2021. COMPARATfvES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCLAcT1Es Unre51nrJed fvnd INCOIIE AND ENOOVAIEpifs FRQM Oonations and legacie$ 52.937 Othertrading acbvtrs Inve5knenl Incomè 4.004 176 Total S7.117 EXPENDITURE ON fund5 46.172 720 Total 46,892 NET INCQME 10,225 RECONCILiATION OF FUNDS Total brou9htfoTr¥ard 85.274 P4e6 ntinued...

Martland E Not to the Finan I StatetneDts. CQntynd forthe Y r Ended 28 Febwa 2022 COMPARATWES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FIr4ANCL ACTIVryIES-¢ontsnuqd Unresmctsd fund TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 75.49 IIOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nst At At1.321 ful8 Unrestrfcted funds Generdl fund 75.499 111,224 186,723 TOTAL FUNDS 75.499 111,224 186,723 Net movementin funds. In the above aTr&5 IornIng Resr¢e$ Movement resour5 expended In funds Unre6trfcted funds General fund 160.713 149.4891 111.224 TOTAL FUNDS 160.713 149.4891 111.224 Net movement In fvnds 29.2.20 28.2.21 Unrngtrlctsdfvnd• Genèral fund 65,274 10,225 75,499 TOTAL FUNDS 6S.274 10,225 75,499 Comparnb¥o net movetnent ID funds, iluded in t above are asfol1(F.' IKoming Resour9 Movemènt resour5 expended in funds Unresthcted funds Gener¥ fynd 57.117 {46.8921 10.225 TOTAL FUNDS 57,117 146,8921 10.225 Page 7

Ma Evan dCh to the Finanthal forlhe Year End tnents. 2022 AIOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Acurrenl year 12 mpnths and pnoryear 12 mnthscomknned p¢Son is a5 folkwts. Nei At 29.2.20 Al In fvnd8 UnrFsiri¢ted fundg General fund 6S,274 121,449 186.723 TOTAL FUNDS .274 121.449 186.723 A vjffenl ye8r 12 months prw ye8r 12 months eLNnbined nel m0veNnI in fuThts, included In the aboveareas [". Irwming ReSourS Moyemert resources expended in funts Vniestrfcted fvnds GBneral fvnd 217.830 196.381) 121,449 TOTAL FUNDS 217,830 196.381) 121,449 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were related partytran8*Wnsforthe yearendod 28 FebFLw2022 Pa9e 8

ndE 'led SLitem forlhey FinaTrcEI Febwa 2022 28.2.22 28.2.21 INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS Dom•tions and legac# Giftd Grant6 150.360 41.468 1.09D 10,359 10,2 180,659 52,937 Ihhprtradlng aC1fv¢S InSuraneDn1tibutson 8uihdin9 & nterGe Conlrib 3.150 In¥•¥bhont Income D¢po6il acGountintere8t 176 Totsl in¢omlTrg resour¢¢# 160.713 57.117 ExPENDvRE Raislng dOnaOn8 Jegacle Wage5 Church weekend Guest speak$ Computer costs Lighland heat P05trdge aThJ siabor Sundnes 22.4 2S,564 2.588 45 2,591 479 1,050 3,248 2,872 30,681 33,634 SupsN)rt costs Gov¢m•n¢• ¢0sts ODnalions S,042 2.824 maintenan charges Gardening A(KountsrKy and l foss 10,282 7.320 1.394 720 18,808 13.258 Total resources eXed 49,489 46,892 t11,224 10.225 This p4e dcts notform part of the513tYnaQal staternents P8g¢ 9

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