Chaimian's Report 1s1 April 2023 to 315t March 2(Y24 Horizon Church had a successful year in 23124. There was a change of leadership with Jamie Fletcher taking on the role of Senior Pastor in early 2023. This resulted in an initial re￿￿tIOn in attendance of the Sunday worship gatherifig, however there was a steady increase in attendance thrwghout the year. Horizon Fun. the children's group on a Sunday. has also seen increased attendance. The regular groups have been consistent, and various events have been introduced throughout the year which aligns to the needs of the local community. We fe81 Horizon continues to make a positive impact to the wider neighbourhc*)d that surrounds its facility in Sutton. This year. Horizon hosted I collatr￿rated in s8veral communily evenls, some includ8 the King's Coronation paty in May 2023 which saw over 100 people from the Iwal community meet at the charity's building lo enjoy tea, Gakes, games, quizzes and plenty of actThiitias for children. St Heller Music and Community (SHMAC) Festival, which involved I￿al churches joining together to run a stall and be a positive presen￿ al the local communiltys summer festival. This also provided opportunities lo network and partner with other local organisalions. St Heller Foundalion Well-Being Day in Nov 2023 was held in partnership with the newly formed St Heller Foundation charity. Horizon ran a stall at the Well-Baing Day promoting our community groups. Joint Pent￿st Service, an annual Pentecost Service together wth 4 other local churches, jointty worshipped on the day of PenteG¢Xt. This was very well attended and showed a positive display of unty among the churches on St Heller estate. As a result of our increased engagement wlh the community throughout the year. Horizon ran hvo Alpha courses with over 20 p8ople attending the courses. In December 2023, Horizon was able to Celebrate Ihose who had completed the course by inviting ih8m to a Sunday gathering to receive a gift. certificate and an opportunity to meet and interact with the wider charity. With support from the NHS and other churches. together with Horizon's own resourc8s and volunteers, we were able to run the lollowing Chnstmas events and activities in Dec 23. Ladies Christmas Craft Evening, an evening for the women who attend Horizon Church and its community groups, enabling a space to make Christmas crafts and gifts. as well as enjoy a relaxing evening with other women. Christmas Massy Church was held, which is our annual family event with plenty of crafts and games for children. Rosehill Christmas Market, a joint church stall at the local Christmas market. Monday Moments Christmas Meal, in which our weekly coffee moming was adapted to provide a festive feel. treating the regular attendees to a Christmas meal with Christmas Cfackers, games and quizzes. This was considered by some attendees as a huge encouragement as they had prevtously found Christmas a difficult time of the year. Christmas Hampers and Gift Bags wgre made for families and individuals in need within tha community. Horizon's Carol Serv￿ and Christmas Family Fun sernice, gatherings for the community and Hcffizon's cOng￿gation. both events were well attended and well received. Throughout 23124 Horizon was able to inC￿aSe opportunity for its members to gather in prayer and worship, including a mnthly 'Spirft and Prayerf evening and a weeldy online prayer Zoom call. This has provided the church members with a stronger foundation and a support avenue. The existing regular activities continued to run successfully. this included, Men's and Ladies Evenings. bringing together our church and community groups. Men enjoyed some games nights and outings whilo women. a pamper evening along with some restaurant visits. Monday Moments, a coffee morning gathering thich went above and beyond tackling food povety through the provision of groceries, together with brin￿ng a positive drive lowards mental health and isolation, many from the communty enjoying the warm family feel ChurchSv4*0 and inclusive environment. Sl Heller Youlh. a joinl yOLrth initiativ8 has provided a safe and fun space for young people and has parttcularly helped those tho are struggling at school or have been excluded from school. alongside supporting families connected through the youth group. Twglet, Horizon's parent and toddler group continued to be well attended throughout Ihis period. Our financial income was stable in 23124 which enabled us to maintain the resources required to deliver the nurnerous semces to the community. We beli8ve that the work of Horizon Church C(￿tinUeS to help peopl8 and bring a positive impact to our community. Samuel Gnanaseharam Chair of Trustees Horizon Church Sutton JJ Phone.. 0208 123 2456 Emall.. offlGe horizonchurchsutton. org Wob.. www.hofizonchurchsulton.org Reglstered Charlty No. 1143831 ## **Balance Sheet** ## **Horizon Church As at 31 March 2024** |**Balance Sheet**
**Horizon Church**
**As at 31 March 2024**|**Balance Sheet**
**Horizon Church**
**As at 31 March 2024**| |---|---| |**31 MAR 2024**
**31 MAR 2023**|| |**Fixed Assets**|| ||**Tangible Assets**| ||Cost
29,277.49
29,277.49| ||Accumulated Depreciation
(28,500.94)
(27,901.32)| ||Less Accumulated Depn on Baptistery
(372.40)
(184.60)| ||Baptistery
938.99
938.99| ||**Total Tangible Assets**
**1,343.14**
**2,130.56**| |**Total Fixed Assets**
**1,343.14**
**2,130.56**
**Current Assets**|| |Debtors & Prepayments
4,856.50
8,345.51|| |Cash at bank and in hand
67,603.77
73,400.06|| |**Total Current Assets**
**72,460.27**
**81,745.57**
**Current Liabilities**|| |Amounts falling due within one year
12,124.46
11,889.01|| |**Total Current Liabilities**
**12,124.46**
**11,889.01**|| |**Total Net Current Assets**
**60,335.81**
**69,856.56**|| |**Total Assets less Current Liabilities**
**61,678.95**
**71,987.12**|| |**Net Assets**
**61,678.95**
**71,987.12**
**Represented by:**|| ||Restricted funds
9,407.30
7,069.56
**General Funds**| ||Tithes Fund
195.03
350.63| ||Other Designated
9,432.06
9,292.25| ||Non-Designated
42,644.56
55,274.68| ||**Total General Funds**
**52,271.65**
**64,917.56**| ||**Total Represented by:**
**61,678.95**
**71,987.12**| 18 Mar 2025 Page 1 of 1 Balance Sheet - Horizon - Charity Accounts Horizon Church ## **Profit and Loss** ## **Horizon Church** ## **For the year ended 31 March 2024** |**Profit and Loss**
**Horizon Church**
**For the year ended 31 March 2024**||||| |---|---|---|---|---| ||**RESTRICTED**
**FUNDS**|**UNRESTRICTED**
**FUNDS**|**2024**|**2023**| |**Receipts**||||| |Donations, including recoverable tax|-|74,561.53|74,561.53|91,737.86| |Other Income|-|1,191.40|1,191.40|268.83| |Twiglets Raffle|-|-|-|60.00| |Gift Aid on Hall Use donations|-|-|-|10.00| |**Total Receipts**|**-**|**75,752.93**|**75,752.93**|**92,076.69**| |**Total Receipts**|**-**|**75,752.93**|**75,752.93**|**92,076.69**| |**Expenditure**||||| |Salaries|-|46,916.30|46,916.30|38,739.96| |Staff Expenses & Training|-|540.97|540.97|1,220.68| |Service Expenses|-|1,045.45|1,045.45|1,501.47| |Ministries Expenses|-|975.33|975.33|453.99| |Hall Hire|-|7,531.23|7,531.23|6,179.08| |Missionary Gift - Tony & Laura Lewry|-|4,190.00|4,190.00|9,382.50| |Church Repairs & Decoration|-|586.78|586.78|4,972.97| |Insurance|-|1,737.38|1,737.38|1,590.44| |Utilities|-|1,614.66|1,614.66|1,192.55| |Office Expenses|-|2,462.91|2,462.91|2,096.99| |Depreciation|-|787.42|787.42|683.01| |Payments from Tithes Fund|-|6,735.00|6,735.00|8,500.00| |Subscriptions|-|2,063.81|2,063.81|2,532.78| |Audit & Accountancy fees|-|633.60|633.60|626.40| |Church Catering|-|1,523.05|1,523.05|720.03| |Circle Expenses|-|-|-|202.88| |Cleaning|-|761.57|761.57|108.95| |Expenditure on children's activities in general|-|146.34|146.34|-| |General Expenses|-|1,100.10|1,100.10|1,010.55| |Youth/Giants Expenses|-|19.89|19.89|129.54| |Monday Moments Expenses|-|604.72|604.72|226.46| |Printing & Stationery|-|142.43|142.43|698.48| |Staff and Volunteer Training|-|4,190.75|4,190.75|921.00| |Worship Expenses|-|-|-|45.98| |Ladies Ministry Expense|-|162.68|162.68|-| |Payment of income coded H4520|-|1,405.00|1,405.00|56.56| |Christmas|-|174.43|174.43|-| |Alpha Expenses|-|486.85|486.85|-| |Youth Restricted Expenditure|-|-|-|130.00| |Baptistery Expense|-|-|-|(891.00)| |**Total Expenditure**|**-**|**88,538.65**|**88,538.65**|**83,032.25**| Profit and Loss - Accounts Horizon Church 18 Mar 2025 Page 1 of 2 Profit and Loss ||**RESTRICTED**
**FUNDS**|**UNRESTRICTED**
**FUNDS**|**2024**|**2023**| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||| |**Surplus of Income**|**-**|**(12,785.72)**|**(12,785.72)**|**9,044.44**| |**Surplus Before Taxation**|**-**|**(12,785.72)**|**(12,785.72)**|**9,044.44**| |**Surplus of Income**|**-**|**(12,785.72)**|**(12,785.72)**|**9,044.44**| Profit and Loss - Accounts Horizon Church 18 Mar 2025 Page 2 of 2 ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Horizon Church Sutton** I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The Charities trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act - to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention ## **Basis of independent examiner's report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. ## **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: 1. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and 2. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or - to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Matthew Hunt MPH & Associates Address: Delta House, Bridge Road, RH16 1UA Date: 18 March 25