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2023-02-28-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The object ofthe Church
is for the benefit of
the charity as set out in its the public and, as stated
in the Trust Deed,
governing document are;
To advance the Christian
faith
in accordance
with the abatement
of Beliefs in such ways
and
in such parts ofthe United
Kingdom or
the World as the Trustees from time to time
think fit.
Summary
activities		 ofthe main
in relation to those		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 Members
shall uphold the articles offaith,
attend the church services, contribute
purposes for the public towards the support as God has prospered
benefit, in particular, the them, take part in church activities and with
activities, projects or services God's help, lead lives regulated
by the
identled in the accounts. teaching
and inspired
by the Spirit ofour
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
To relieve sickness and financial
hardship
and to promote and preserve good health
by
the provision
offunds, goods orservices of
any kind. These also include counselling
and
in such parts ofthe United
Kingdom
or any
part ofthe 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 Para 1.18 In planning
and carrying out all activities, the
whether the trustees have church considers the Commissioner's
had regard to the guidance guidance
on public benefit and in particular
issued by the Charity the specific guidance
for charities
in regard
Commission Commission on public on public to the advancement
of religion. Worship and		 to the advancement
of religion. Worship and
benefit prayer,
Bible study and the provision ofcare
and concern for the community
through
pastoral care for the local and wider
commun
Additional information (optional)
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8ORP refererrce
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making Not applicable
The building
is managed
by a board of
Para 1.38 independent
individuals
who ensure,
Policy on social investment together
with the Trustees and Church
including program related Deacons, that the building
is properly
investment maintained,
safe and secure.
Community
groups use the building
fpf their
meetings
including
the Joint community
meeting for the pQvtsion
ofa Road Safety
Mirror on the qh)( ch property to enable
residents to aifcess 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 offood and
refreshments
to members ofthe public and
also cater for their practical and Ior spiritual
needs,
At Christmas
time, we visit most ofthe
neighbours
with afree gift and ascertain		 if
there are any needb or assistancft
required
and to also invite them to a Community
Carol Service. Thip haS very positive
feedback.
A church member of Maitland
Church also
manages a Merseyside-wide
youth camp		 in
Abererch,
Wales, where c350campers
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		 There are various investments
by the church
members
such as collecting goods for
people
in poverty on Wlrrat and
in other
countries
through,
for eirarnple,
Teams4U
which meetS the needs ofpeople
in Ukraine,
Romania,
Uganda
and other countries.
Without the volunteers,
the Charity could		 not
Para 1.38 function.
Building maintenance,
outreach		 to
Contribution made by the corhmunity
all year round,
Oxton Secret
volunteers Gardens,
involvement
in Community
meetings,
Parent and toddlers, 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;
Marseyside
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 ofdeprived
children,
arid
their communities,
through
supporting
education
arId healthcare,
providing
aid. A
couple df Our members
have been out to
Uganda
to assist the charity and have an
ongoing
commitment
to their work.
Classrodms
in the Clouds, is a charity jointly
founded
by one ofour members
to build
schools and provide teaching
facilities
in
Nepal.
It isnow 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
alternatiue
future errlploymeht
for young
people.
OM is Operation
Mobilislatioh
a charity that
works tj3reughout
th6 3Irtirld, sharing
the
gospel, helping
people though
work
in ports
world wide on their ships both practically and
spiritually.
Also working
within
local churches
to equip local people for ministry.
Other

SORP reference
All are activities are provided
free ofcharge,
Risk Assessed
and volunteers
are Enhanced
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,		 Pars 120 DBSvetted.
identifying the difference the Young people benefit from intfiractton
with
charity's work has made to their peers thus providing
health,
mental
the circumstances of its health
and welfare benefits. The youth and
beneficiaries
and		 any wider young
people benefit from a sqqtpl
benefits to society as a programme
qf events. Sunday School and
whole. Crrsche at the weekend
for the very young
and are aseisted
by the young people who
provide
help 2Ind teaching.
In addition, a
parents
and toddlers
on a Thursday,
in
school term time is run by volunteers
from
the Church'
Tffe church works through
Merseysidff
Yguth Camp which benefits the
mental, phgelpl
and spiritual
requirements
ofthe young people.
seversit ldgal Tenants and Residfifnts
Associatiohs
l)ave benefited
from holding
their meettngit
at the building,
'This also
provided
aftvipe causing one ofthe
s
AssoCfabony
tp address
their legal statu
which gre@y Iissisted their situation.
In
addition, e loqfil football team have also
used the pre+lees for their meetings.
There has been an increase
in thff number
of local people attending
church fiervtces
and state that tliey hqve been helped
from
the spiritual
and social input. There have
been a number ofindividuals
who were
substance
misusers
who have turned
their
lives around
through
the care and concern of
members.
'Safe Families'
is a charity that dffers hope,
belonging
and support to children,
families
and care leavers. One ofour rfiefnbers
is
working
with the charity and thb Church has
supported
that work.
Members also support the work ofa
homeless
shetter
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 ofour members
have been out 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 ofour members		 to build
schools and provide teaching
facilities		 in
Nepal. There have subsequently been
six schools built together
with providing
employment
for local people
irl
construction
and teaching
faoilities.
We aie also a kefrn supporter
of		 Tear
Fund which meeta the neetfS Of
undgrprtvileged
people, globally.		 We
orgdrilse,
locally, our invblvement		 in an
annual
National
Quiz with giving		 based
uPojt case studies. Funda
r4IISfrd		 through
the quiz are utilised
by Tear fuhd		 to
alleviate suffering
and bring about
positive changp.
Additional informabon (opttdnal)
You ma choose to Include further statements where rdlevant
about
Clearly the church has made slgriificant
achievements
and impacted
the lives ofso
Achievements against Para 1.41 many people both local, wlrral-wide,
objectives set Merseyside
and globally
through
its
members whose purpose
in life is to
demonstrate
their faith
in action.
Perk&rmance
offundraising
dtNvities
against objectives		 Para 1.41 Not applicable.
set
We do ilbt ipvest
in terms offinancial		 gain.
All our Sdhtributions
are thrall gh
Invektment performance Para 1.41o voluntabring,
There are personjtl
financial
against objectives comtjtitlhbnts
in order for the chutaft		 to
provide
W full-time worker and,to rrlaintain
the charIIy but not specifically for tinanciat
investrrlent
as can be seen from our		 Income
and Ex enditure.
Other

Financial
Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 We are in a healthy
financial
position		 with
finahcial
position at the end		 net year end Current Balance of692684
of ths
sriod
Statement
explaining
the		 Para 1.22 The Church
Is solely dependent		 upon the
policy for holding
reserves		 voluntary
giving
by members
therefore		 the
stating
why they are held		 charity haa to have contingency funds to
ensure
its viabili
Arri
unt ofreserves
held		 Para 1.22 Total arrlount ofreserves
is 6172924
Rerilsons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
I'seen/as
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 Not applicable
deficit
Explanation
ofany		 Para C23 Not applicable
uncertainties
about the
chafity continuing
as a going
concern
AddItional
information		 (optional)
You ma
choose to indude		 further statements where relsv
nt about:
NO fuhdraising
takes place.
Ths charity's
principal
sources offunds (includirig		 Para 1.47 The Churph
is solely dependent
voluntary
giving
by members.		 upon ths
ahy fundralsirig)
We have a Current Account, 95 Day Notice
Investment
policy arid		 Account,
Debit Account amounting
to
obiactives
including
lilny		 Para 1AS F172924.We do not have an Investment
sockrl investment
policy		 Strategy. We have a system of 'Tithing'
r)db[ted which is similar to a Social Investment PoliCy
which goes to various Christian missions
and other charltiss
which amounted
to
f4800 for the year.
The principal
risks would be fdr		 tiia Closure
A description
ofthe prindpal		 Pere 1AS ofths work and therefore
no further income.
risks facing the charity Ifmembers
were to leave fol whatever
reason, itwould
require adiuatlhg
expenditure
compared
to ihddittiir.
Other

Description Description ofcharity's ofcharity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document
((rust clead
ioyal charter)		 Para 1.25 We have a Trust Deed document
entitled
"Beliefs and Rules" which outlines the aims
and ob ectives ofthe church.
How is the charity Para 1.25 We are not incorporated
nor have any official
constituted? links with other churches
and, as such, we
(0 g rlnllncol
association.		 poi atorl
CIO)		 are an independent
church. There are many
informal
links with churches across the
Wirral, where we are based.
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Membership
is open to all who express their
including details ofany Christian
Faith who apply for membership
constitutional provisions e.g. and,
ifthey agree with the Statement of
election to post or name of Beliefs, they become members. Some
any person or body entitled suitably
qualified
members
volunteer
to take
to appoint one or more on Deacon duties which mean to look affer
trustees the Finances, fabric ofthe building
and be
the liaison for the reporting
to the Charity
Commissioners.
Members who demonstrate
that they have
spiritual
standing
and Biblical characteristics
ofeldership,
members
are asked for their
observations
to support or otherwise.
If
nothing to the contrary,
they become Elders.
One ofthe appointed
Elders is
recommended
to be a Trustee. The full-time
employee ofthe church
is also voted
in by
the membership
and subject to a fixed term
contract to also take on the Trustee role
within the church.
Additional information (opttonal)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant
about
Firstly, the Trustees familiarise
themselves
with the speciTic guidance
contained
within
Policies
adopted		 and
for		 procedures
the induction		 and Para 1.51 the CC Trustee Welcome Pack and ensure
compliance. The Deacon with reporting
training oftrustees 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
ofthe Trustees.
Full-time employee
with over-arching
responsibility
for the church yet accountable
The charity's
structure
and		 organisational
any wider		 Para 1.51 to the Eldership
and members.
network with which the Annual
General
Meeting to which members
charity works attend and the work ofthe various groups
within the church is reported
on, including
finances so that everything
is transparent.
As previously
mentioned,
the charity has no
official links with an
or anisation
however
there are many informal links to churches 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
volunteerin
.
Relationship with any related Para 1,51 None
parties
Other
Pqfqreqcfs. ~' '
Pqfqr eqcfs. '
Chari name Maitland Evan elical Church
Other name the chari uses
Re istered cha number 1142940
Charity's principal address 16-17Storeton Road
Oxton
Wirral
QH43 5Ti.
Funds held as custodian Funds held as custodian Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description
ofthe assets		 Not applicable
held
in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe Not applicable
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements for Not app(icdble
safe custody and
segregation
ofsUch asse(s
from the charity's
own assets

Nttmes and addresses ofadvi sers (optibnal
 infor'matlon)
'r' 'eof Nrtrhe Adtll'esa
a
leer
lr)formal Auth Richards 1t)Salisbury Drive
for Wjlral
d&jhptetion
cf(.'c		 CH62 1BD
F(stum
Natne ofcltief executive or names ofsenidf staff members (Optional Infbftnatton)

Nam
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pere
err
(or
body
Trustee name Ofnoe (Ifany) Dates noted Ifnot for whole
year		 )
entltl
ed to
appo
Int
trust
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an
Robert Mark Full-time employee
Kophamel Elder
Simon David Elder
Withers
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor orate trustees —names ofthe directors at the date the re rt was a roved
Dl rooter name
Not a licable
Name oftrustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trusule name Dates anted Ifnot forwhole ear
Not a licable

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Report ofthe Trustees
Independent
Examiner's		 Report
Statement of Financial Actlvltles
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements 5 to 8
Detailed Statement of Financial Actlvltles

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Year Ended		 28 Februa 2023
28.2.23 28.2.22
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes F F
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
and legacies		 53,620 160,659
Investment
income		 506
Total 54,126 160,713
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds %,794 47,845
Other 2,131 1,644
Total 67,925 49,489
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (13,799) 111,224
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totai funds brought forward 186,723 75,499
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 172824 186,723
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28.223 28.2.22
Unrestricted Total
Notes fund fundsf
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 174,313 186,723
CREDITORS
Amounts
falling due within one year		 (1,389)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 172,924 186,723
TOTAL ASSETS LESSCURRENT
LtABtLtTtES 172,924 186,723
NET ASSETS 172,924 186,723
FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds		 172,924 186,723
TOTAL FUNDS 172,924 186,723

Raising donations
and legacies
28.2.23 28.2.22
Staffcosts 18,853 22,492
Church weekend 259 17
Guest speakers 1,300 2,588
Computer costs 1,098 45
Light and heat 4,595 2,591
Postage and stationery 1,010 479
Sundries 5515 2,489
Support costs 33,164 17,164
47,845

COMPARATIVES
F		 OR THE ST ATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACT IVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
6
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
and legacies		 160,659
Investment
income
Total 160,713
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 47,845
Other 1,644
Total 49,489
NET INCOME 111,224
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 75,499
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 186,723
for t he Ye
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28 Feb
a		 he Ye
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28 Feb
a		 3 3 3
6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
28.2.23
f		 28.2.22
6
Trade creditors 1,389
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.3.22 In funds 282.23
6
Unrestricted funds
General fund 186,723 (13,799) 172,924
TOTAL FUNDS 186,723 (13,799) 172,924
Net movement In funds, included In the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund 54,12B (67,925) (13,799)
TOTAL FUNDS 54,126 (67,925) (13,799)
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement At
At 1.3.21 In funds 28.2,22
Unrestricted funds
General fund 75,499 111,224 186,723
TOTAL FUNDS 75,499 111,224 186,723
Comparative net movement In funds, included in the above are as follows;
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended In funds
6
Unrestricted funds
General fund 180,713 (49,489) 111,224
TOTAL FUNDS 160,713 (49,489) 111,224

A current yea r 12 months
and prior year		 12months combined
position
is		 as follows:
Net
movement At
At 1.3.21 in funds
f		 28.2.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund 75,499 97,425 172,924
TOTAL FUNDS 75,499 97425 172,924
A current yea
above are as		 r 12 months
and prior year
follows:		 12 months
combined
net movem		 ent
In funds,
I		 ncluded
in
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
8 F
Unrestricted funds
General fund 214,839 (117,414) 97,425
TOTAL FUNDS 214,839 (117,414) 97,425

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INCOllllE AND ENDOWMENTS
Donadons
and legacies
Gifts 6,693 150,360
Gifts Eligible for Gift aid 43,219
Grants 10,299
Donated services and facflities 3,708
53,620 160,659
investment
Income
Deposit account interest 506
Total Incoming resources 54,126 160,713
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations
and legacies
Wages 18,853 22,492
Church weekend 259 17
Guest speakers 1,300 2,588
Computer costs 1,098 45
Light snd heat 4,595 2,591
Postage and stationery 1,010 479
Sundries 5,515 2,469
32,630 30,681
Support costs
Governance costs
Donations 8,605 5,042
Licenclng 794 796
Maintenance
charges		 22,324 10,282
Gardening 1,441 1,044
Accountancy
and legal fees		 2,131 1,644
35,295 18,808
Total resources expended 67,925 49,489
Net (expenditure)/income (13,799) 111,224

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Report ofthe Trustees
Independent
Examiner's		 Report
Statement of Financial Actlvltles
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements 5 to 8
Detailed Statement of Financial Actlvltles

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Year Ended		 28 Februa 2023
28.2.23 28.2.22
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes F F
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
and legacies		 53,620 160,659
Investment
income		 506
Total 54,126 160,713
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds %,794 47,845
Other 2,131 1,644
Total 67,925 49,489
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (13,799) 111,224
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totai funds brought forward 186,723 75,499
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 172824 186,723
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28.223 28.2.22
Unrestricted Total
Notes fund fundsf
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 174,313 186,723
CREDITORS
Amounts
falling due within one year		 (1,389)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 172,924 186,723
TOTAL ASSETS LESSCURRENT
LtABtLtTtES 172,924 186,723
NET ASSETS 172,924 186,723
FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds		 172,924 186,723
TOTAL FUNDS 172,924 186,723

Raising donations
and legacies
28.2.23 28.2.22
Staffcosts 18,853 22,492
Church weekend 259 17
Guest speakers 1,300 2,588
Computer costs 1,098 45
Light and heat 4,595 2,591
Postage and stationery 1,010 479
Sundries 5515 2,489
Support costs 33,164 17,164
47,845

COMPARATIVES
F		 OR THE ST ATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACT IVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
6
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
and legacies		 160,659
Investment
income
Total 160,713
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 47,845
Other 1,644
Total 49,489
NET INCOME 111,224
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 75,499
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 186,723
for t he Ye
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28 Feb
a		 he Ye
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28 Feb
a		 3 3 3
6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
28.2.23
f		 28.2.22
6
Trade creditors 1,389
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.3.22 In funds 282.23
6
Unrestricted funds
General fund 186,723 (13,799) 172,924
TOTAL FUNDS 186,723 (13,799) 172,924
Net movement In funds, included In the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund 54,12B (67,925) (13,799)
TOTAL FUNDS 54,126 (67,925) (13,799)
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement At
At 1.3.21 In funds 28.2,22
Unrestricted funds
General fund 75,499 111,224 186,723
TOTAL FUNDS 75,499 111,224 186,723
Comparative net movement In funds, included in the above are as follows;
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended In funds
6
Unrestricted funds
General fund 180,713 (49,489) 111,224
TOTAL FUNDS 160,713 (49,489) 111,224

A current yea r 12 months
and prior year		 12months combined
position
is		 as follows:
Net
movement At
At 1.3.21 in funds
f		 28.2.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund 75,499 97,425 172,924
TOTAL FUNDS 75,499 97425 172,924
A current yea
above are as		 r 12 months
and prior year
follows:		 12 months
combined
net movem		 ent
In funds,
I		 ncluded
in
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
8 F
Unrestricted funds
General fund 214,839 (117,414) 97,425
TOTAL FUNDS 214,839 (117,414) 97,425

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INCOllllE AND ENDOWMENTS
Donadons
and legacies
Gifts 6,693 150,360
Gifts Eligible for Gift aid 43,219
Grants 10,299
Donated services and facflities 3,708
53,620 160,659
investment
Income
Deposit account interest 506
Total Incoming resources 54,126 160,713
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations
and legacies
Wages 18,853 22,492
Church weekend 259 17
Guest speakers 1,300 2,588
Computer costs 1,098 45
Light snd heat 4,595 2,591
Postage and stationery 1,010 479
Sundries 5,515 2,469
32,630 30,681
Support costs
Governance costs
Donations 8,605 5,042
Licenclng 794 796
Maintenance
charges		 22,324 10,282
Gardening 1,441 1,044
Accountancy
and legal fees		 2,131 1,644
35,295 18,808
Total resources expended 67,925 49,489
Net (expenditure)/income (13,799) 111,224