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Aylesbury Vale Community Church Accounts – 31 March 2021

Company No. 07837346

Aylesbury Vale Community Church

(A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)

Accounts – 31 March 2021

Index

1-5. Report of the Directors

  1. Independent Examiner’s Report to the Directors

  2. Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating Income and Expenditure summary)

  3. Balance Sheet

9-17. Notes to the Accounts

Aylesbury Vale Community Church Accounts – 31 March 2021

Company No. 07837346

Report of the Directors (Trustees) and General Information

for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

Directors:

A Woodhouse (appointed 7 November 2011)

I Peters (appointed 7 November 2011) M Hemming (appointed 13 January 2012) M Oliver (appointed 3 July 2013) S Dube (appointed 28 July 2014)

Registered Office:

Community Church Centre, St Marks Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8RH

The directors present their report and financial statements fo the year ended 31 March 2021.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “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 (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019)”.

Objectives and Activities

Purposes of the Charity as Set Out in Our Governing Document

Operating within its Memorandum and Articles of Association the company’s chief objects are:

Main Activities Undertaken in Relation to Those Purposes and for the Public Benefit

The principal activities during the year were the running of the church, Sunday schools, youth groups and tots group.

The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

Achievements and Performance

In planning the activities of the charity the directors have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

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Report of the Directors (Trustees) and General Information (continued)

for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

Aylesbury Vale Community Church exists to see individuals and whole families experience a life changing encounter with Jesus Christ, as a result of which the Kingdom of God is gradually established and society transformed for the better.

The directors have identified the following activities as fulfilling the charity’s primary objective and contributing to the public benefit:

During 2012/13, the church purchased an existing church building in order to secure a long-term home in Aylesbury as a base to be able to serve the community more effectively. Much effort and finance has been put into renovation of the building, which enabled the church to move completely to the site, and away from rented facilities, in June 2013. The long-term borrowing is secured against the church property.

Financial Review

Financial Position at Year End

The financial position of the charity has remained stable throughout the year. Over the course of the year there has been a small movement in the total funds available to the charity. The total reserves held at the end of the year were £323,637 (unrestricted), £17,604 (designated) and £30,373 (restricted). The longer-term financial position will continue to improve as the charity continues to pay-off the mortgage secured against the main church premises.

Reserves

What Reserves Are Held For

The reserves held by the charity are for a number of important reasons:

How Much is Needed in Reserves

The charity has set the following target levels for each reserve:

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Woodhouse should the need arise. This amount has since been revisited due to a change in personal circumstances with the new target being £17,604, which has been met.

How Do Year End Funds Compare to Our Target Level of Reserves

The following details the level of each fund against the target and action being taken to address any significant variances. Where the target is zero no further detail has been provided:

COVID-19

When a national “lockdown” was implemented on 23 March 2020 the Church was unable to physically meet. The work of the Church continued, with Sunday morning meetings broadcast via YouTube and other meetings arranged using video conferencing software. The income of the Church has fallen during 2020-21 as we have been unable to collect cash donations in the absence of physical meetings. This is despite a number of people moving to online giving. Meeting together at the Church building resumed in October 2020, initially running two Sunday morning services to facilitate social distancing. As Covid restrictions eased, the church gradually returned to running services in a manner close to that of before the pandemic. Services are now able to operate at full capacity, with appropriate best practice safety measures in place. At a Trustee meeting on 15 September it was resolved that due to a change in personal circumstances the Church could transfer £22,958 from the designated fund to provide a pension to A Woodhouse to unrestricted funds. This leaves a balance of £17,604 in the designated fund. This decision ensures that the Church can continue to operate as a going concern for the foreseeable future.

Structure, Governance and Management

Charitable Status

The charitable company was granted charitable status on 15 December 2011 and is registered with the Charity Commission under registration number 1145077. The charity is also registered with Companies House under registration number 07837346 in England.

Directors

The above named have served as directors during the period as indicated above. The company directors are also trustees of the charity.

The directors are appointed by the Board and met regularly throughout the year to review all aspects of the charitable company. The composition of the Board is kept under review and additional members are recruited should the need arise.

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Methods, Policy and Procedures for the Recruitment, Appointment, Induction and Training of New Trustees/Directors

Where a need for a new trustee/director is identified by the current trustees/directors, an individual with the required dedication, skills and experience will be invited to be appointed.

New trustees/directors are provided with details of their responsibilities as part of their training. For their induction, they are also briefed on the key issues that require their attention.

Management Team

The day to day running and management of the church is undertaken by Alan Woodhouse. The accounts are overseen by Mark Hemming.

Volunteers

In accordance with FRS102, the value of general volunteer time is not recognised in the accounts. However, it is acknowledged that the charity benefits significantly from all the work done by its volunteers. Without the kind donation of their time, the charity would not be able to provide resources as far reaching and as timely. We are additionally grateful to the Leadership team who kindly provide time free of charge to run the charity's operations and ensure compliance with our many obligations.

Risk Management

The directors have considered the major risks to which the charitable company may be exposed and have taken steps to mitigate the impact of these.

Investments

The charitable company retains sufficient funds on short term deposit for the day to day running of the church activities.

Bankers

Metro Bank plc, Aylesbury and Lloyds Bank plc, Aylesbury

Independent Examiner

FJ Wilde FCCA DChA 4 Marigold Drive, Bisley, Surrey, GU24 9SF

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Report of the Directors (Trustees) and General Information (continued)

for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities

The directors (who are also trustees of the charitable company for the purposes of charity law) are responsible for preparing the Directors’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with general applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom General Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the directors 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 directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and 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.

The directors have prepared this report in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and with FRS 102.

Signed on behalf of the Board

M Hemming - Director

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Aylesbury Vale Community Church Accounts- 31 March 2021 Company No. 07837346 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Directors Independent examinerfs report to the dlrertors of Aylesbury Vale Comrnunlty Church I report on the accounts ofthe charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2021. which comprise the Statement of Financial IAivities. Balan￿ Sheet. and relatsd r￿tes. Respon￿bIlItieS and basts of report The trustees (who are also directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responslble for the preparatlon of the accounts. The trustees conslder that an audltls not requlred for thls year under sectlon 144121 of the Charfties Act 2011 (the 2011 act) and that an independent examlnatlon Is requlred. Havin8 satlsfied myself that the charitable company 15 not subject to audit under company law and is elSglble for Independent examlnation. It Is my responsibility to:. examlne the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 act; to follow the procedures lald down In the general dlrectlons #￿en by the Charlty Commlsslon under sectlon 14515) Ibl of the 2011 act: and Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examinatlon, no matter has come to my attentlon:_ whlch 8lves me reasonable cause to belleve that in any material respett of the requlrement5:. accountln8 records were not kept In accordance wtth sectlon 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or the accounts do not accord wlth such records: or the accounts do not Compty with the accountlng requlrements of sertlon 396 of the Companies Att 2006 other than any requlrement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf vlew whlch Is not a matter consldered as part of the Independent examlnatlon; or2 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wtth the Charlties SORP IFRS1021. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon wlth the examlnatlon to whSch attentlon should be drawn In thls report In order to enable a proper understsndin8 of the accounts to be reached. Fl Wllde FCCA DChA Warner Wilde Limited 4 Marigold Drive Bisley Woking Surrey GU24 9SF Date: If loii

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Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)

for the year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

2019/20
Total
Funds
£
Notes
Income from:
144,472
2
Donations
2,134
3
Other trading activities
-
4
Investments
222
5
Other
146,828
Total
Expenditure on:
6
Other trading activities
142,937
7
Charitable activities
634
8
Other
143,571
Total
3,257
Net income/(expenditure)
-
14
&15
Transfers between funds
3,257
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
362,287
Total funds brought forward
365,544
Total funds carried forward
2020/21
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
£
£
£
£
128,412
-
1,270
129,682
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31
-
-
31
128,443
-
1,270
129,713
-
-
-
-
110,044
12,010
939
122,993
650
-
-
650
110,694
12,010
939
123,643
17,749
-12,010
331
6,070
10,948
-10,948
-
-
28,697
-22,958
331
6,070
294,940
40,562
30,042
365,544
323,637
17,604
30,373
371,614

There were no recognised gains or losses other than those included in the statement of financial activities. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements

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Balance Sheet

31 March 2020
£
Notes
434,281
11
FIXED (TANGIBLE) ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
-
Stock of CDs
7,936
Other Debtors
155
Cash in Hand
66,052
Bank Accounts
74,143
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
242
Accruals
12,400
Mortgage
12,642
61,501
NET CURRENT ASSETS
495,782
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
12
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after one year
130,238
Mortgage
365,544
13
NET ASSETS
RESERVES
294,940
General Fund
40,562
14
Designated Funds
30,042
15
Restricted Funds
365,544
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
31 March 2021
£
£
422,923
-
8,251
155
65,802
74,208
-44
12,400
12,356
61,852
484,775
113,161
371,614
323,637
17,604
30,373
371,614
31 March 2021
£
£
422,923
-
8,251
155
65,802
74,208
-44
12,400
12,356
61,852
484,775
113,161
371,614
323,637
17,604
30,373
371,614
74,208
-44
12,400
12,356
484,775
113,161
371,614
323,637
17,604
30,373
371,614

The accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and with FRS 102. For the financial period ended 31 March 2021 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and no notice has been deposited under section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the 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 accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

The accounts were approved by the directors on 18 December 2021 and signed on its behalf by M Hemming – Director

Company No. 07837346

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Notes to the Accounts

for the period ended 31st March 2021

Aylesbury Vale Community Church

A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. Registered in England. Registered Office: Community Church Centre, St Marks Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8RH

1. Accounting Policies

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2. Donations

Total 2020
£
117,306
General Church Giving
153
Special Collections
27,013
Gift Aid Recovered
144,472
3. Other Trading Activities (Income)
Total 2020
£
-
Building Fund Café and One-
off Events
2,134
Youth Club Fees
-
Hall Lettings
2,134
Total 2020
£
117,306
General Church Giving
153
Special Collections
27,013
Gift Aid Recovered
144,472
3. Other Trading Activities (Income)
Total 2020
£
-
Building Fund Café and One-
off Events
2,134
Youth Club Fees
-
Hall Lettings
2,134
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2021
£
£
£
£
105,379
-
1,270
106,649
-
-
-
-
23,033
-
-
23,033
128,412
-
1,270
129,682
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2021
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

4. Investments

Total 2020 Total 2020 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total 2021
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
- Interest Received - - - -
5. Other Income
Total 2020 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total 2021
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £ £ £
222 Other Income 31 - - 31
6. Other Trading Activities (Expenditure)
Total Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted Total 2021
2020 Funds
Funds
Funds
£ £
£
£ £
- Cost of CDs, Tapes and iTunes -
-
- -
- Café Costs -
-
- -
- -
-
- -

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7. Charitable Activities

Total
2020
£
102,250
Ministry Support and Expenses
90
Evangelism and Outreach
3,996
Children and Youth
1,823
Missionary Giving and Other Gifts and
Donations
5,375
Music, Worship and Church Events
16,951
Property Costs
3,442
Office Costs
1,608
Insurance
687
Bank Charges
6,715
Mortgage Interest
142,937
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2021
£
£
£
£
82,767
12,010
51
94,828
200
-
20
219
61
-
188
249
2,240
-
502
2,742
1,726
-
129
1,855
13,848
-
49
13,897
1,622
-
-
1,622
1,655
-
-
1,655
351
-
-
351
5,573
-
-
5,573
110,044
12,010
939
122,993

8. Other Expenditure

Total
2020
£
-
Accountancy and Governance
634
Independent Examination Fee
634
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total 2021
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
650
-
-
650
650
-
-
650

9. Staff Costs

Emoluments
Employer's National Insurance*
Employer’s Pension Contributions
2020
2021
£
£
29,005
29,585
-
-
870
1,057
29,875
30,642

*This amount was rebated to zero

Average number of employees during the year was three (prior year’s average was three).

All staff are employed by the charity and no employees were paid more than £60,000 per annum (based on a full-time equivalent rate).

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10. Transactions with Directors and Related Parties

During the year there were the following transactions with directors and related parties:

Fees and Gifts Expenses
Salary
£ £ £
A Woodhouse 59,562 - 438
L Woodhouse 1,777 - -
I Peters 11,584 - 300
R Peters 5,491 - -
A Troke 12,510 - -

No directors are paid for acting as directors/trustees. The remuneration paid is for other services provided to the charity and the legal authority is provided in the governing document. Total expenses claimed by S Dube, M Oliver and M Hemming (and their related parties) amounted to £0 (the prior year amount was £0). These amounts relate to items purchased on behalf of the charity (none of these three directors or their related parties claim any mileage of subsistence payments).

Prior Year Comparative Information:

Fees and Gifts Expenses
Salary
£ £ £
A Woodhouse 58,682 36 2,273
L Woodhouse 7,106 54 -
I Peters 11,357 - 924
R Peters 5,383 - -
A Troke 12,265 - -

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11. Fixed Tangible Assets

Current Year:

Cost
At 01.04.2020
Additions
At 31.03.2021
Accumulated Depreciation
At 01.04.2020
Charge for the Period
At 31.03.2021
Net Book Value
At 31.03.2021
Free hold
Land
Free hold
Buildings
Music
Equipment
Total 2021
£
£
£
£
350,000
162,400
4,473
516,873
-
-
-
-
350,000
162,400
4,473
516,873
-
78,119
4,472
82,591
-
11,359
-
11,359
-
89,478
4,472
93,950
350,000
72,922
1
422,923

The mortgage held by the Church is secured against the freehold land and buildings.

Prior Year Comparative Information:

Cost
At 01.04.2019
Additions
At 31.03.2020
Accumulated Depreciation
At 01.04.2019
Charge for the Period
At 31.03.2020
Net Book Value
At 31.03.2020
Free hold
Land
Free hold
Buildings
Music
Equipment
Total 2020
£
£
£
£
350,000
162,400
4,473
516,873
-
-
-
-
350,000
162,400
4,473
516,873
-
66,759
4,472
71,231
-
11,361
-
11,361
-
78,120
4,472
82,592
350,000
84,280
1
434,281

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12. Creditors - Amounts Falling Due After One Year

Mortgage 2-5 years
Mortgage more than 5 years
2020
2021
£
£
49,600
49,600
80,638
63,561
130,238
113,161

The mortgage is repayable by monthly instalments

13. Analysis of Net Assets by Fund

Total
2020
£
434,281
Fixed Assets
74,143
Current Assets
(12,642)
Current Liabilities
(130,238)
Creditors falling due after one year
365,544
Total
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2021
£
£
£
£
422,923
-
-
422,923
26,231
17,604
30,373
74,208
(12,356)
-
-
(12,356)
(113,161)
-
-
(113,161)
323,637
17,604
30,373
371,614

14. Designated Funds

Current Year:

Fund for Mission Work
Fund to Provide a Future Pension to A
Woodhouse
Total
ior Year Comparative Information:
Fund for Mission Work
Fund to Provide a Future Pension to A
Woodhouse
Total
Balance
31.03.2020
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
31.03.2021
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
12,010
12,010
-
40,562
-
-
(22,958)
17,604
40,562
-
12,010
(10,948)
17,604
Balance
31.03.2019
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
31.03.2020
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
(12,054)
12,054
-
40,562
-
-
-
40,562
40,562
-
(12,054)
12,054
40,562

Prior Year Comparative Information:

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15. Restricted Funds

Current Year:

Building Fund
Fund for Mission Work
Sunday School
Donations to Pass On
Total
Balance
31.03.2020
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
31.03.2021
£
£
£
£
£
28,848
200
-
-
29,048
1,007
80
259
-
828
-
-
-
-
-
187
990
680
-
497
30,042
1,270
939
-
30,373

Building Fund

The source of this is donations from church members. Its purpose is to fund building work on the church building and outbuildings. The balance was planned to be used towards a small extension to the church and minor works in 2020/21, although this plan is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fund for Mission Work

The source of this is donations from church members. Its purpose is to provide funding towards specific projects within the UK or abroad. A donation of £1,000 was received during 2019/20 to be specifically used for youth based mission work. Due to Covid the amount of youth work that could be done has been restricted, and the remaining funds are projected to be spent during 2021/22.

Sunday School

This reserve was fully utilised in the previous financial year.

Donations to Pass On

These are amounts collected during the year on behalf of other charities. All amounts will be passed on as and when appropriate to do so.

Prior Year Comparative Information:

Building Fund
Fund for Mission Work
Sunday School
Donations to Pass On
Total
Balance
31.03.2019
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
31.03.2020
£
£
£
£
£
28,849
-
-
-
28,849
112
1,060
(165)
-
1,007
-
-
-
-
-
168
801
(783)
-
186
29,129
1,861
(948)
-
30,042

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Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)

for the year 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020

This note is provided in order to show the breakdown of the prior year comparative figures between unrestricted, designated and restricted funds.

Income from:
Donations
Other trading activities
Investments
Other
Total
Expenditure on:
Other trading activities
Charitable activities
Other
Total
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
2019/20
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
£
£
£
£
142,671
-
1,801
144,472
2,134
-
-
2,134
-
-
-
-
162
-
60
222
144,967
-
1,861
146,828
129,935
12,054
948
142,937
634
-
-
634
130,569
12,054
948
143,571
14,398
(12,054)
913
3,257
(12,054)
12,054
-
-
2,344
-
913
3,257
292,596
40,562
29,129
362,287
294,940
40,562
30,042
365,544

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