REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08004090 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1147542
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
Marsh Solutions Limited 82 Berechurch Hall Road Colchester Essex CO2 8RF
OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 14 |
OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
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The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document are:
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To advance Christianity in Kettering and elsewhere, by any means or medium that is or may become available, in accordance with the Statement of Doctrine set out in the schedule.
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To relieve poverty and those who are in need because of Sickness or age or some other reason.
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To advance education, both general and vocational, for children or adults but always within the principles of the Christian faith.
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To promote such other charitable objects as the trustees shall from time to time consider appropriate.
Public benefit
The trustees have regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance.
Volunteers
Approximately 150 hours each week are contributed by volunteers for the successful running of the church and its projects. Volunteers welcome, steward, provide refreshments and speak at our gatherings. Our large team of Kids workers provide a safe and creative environment for our children to learn in. Volunteers also undertook to maintain contact with the vulnerable in the church who valued the Sunday interaction, so ensuring every member of the community was looked after. Volunteers also look after our building as well as providing support in our office.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities
Sunday services
A full year of in person meetings on a Sunday has seen the number attending grow by about a third. A number of speakers both from within the congregation and visitors have kept our teaching fresh and alive. Our worship band continuing to grow in numbers volunteering and in quality.
The church has begun to see growth in numbers across all ages.
Life groups
We have adapted our program to run in three ten-week session over the year. Groups included bible study, cooking, photography, prayer, political discussion, more traditional home groups and others.
Youth
Our youth group has continued to grow in number under the guidance of our two recently appointed leaders. Meeting both on a Sunday and then a new 15 to 18 year group meeting once a month on a Friday evening. There were also a number of youth socials and a joint service with other local youth groups.
The youth also raised money to enable thirty-three of them to attend the NEWDAY conference held in August.
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE - CONTINUED
Other Events.
We continue to run Oasis Wellbeing Group that provides a safe space both to relax and learn together, strategies that help maintain good mental health. This is supported by a number of local residents as well church members.
We were delighted to take part in the winter warmer scheme and although not well supported by local people, it has enabled us to restart our coffee morning which is welcoming an increasing number of guests.
Fellowship fund
The church raises specific funds so that we can provide financial help to members of the church when needed.
Eden centre hirings:
Our hirings have returned but we are only honouring long standing and existing contracts for use of our facilities. We were delighted to host an annual Christmas dinner on 25th of December for those without either families or homes.
Supporting overseas churches:
Open Door continues to support other churches, especially in Turkey, the middle east and West Africa. This support has been financial but also via internet platforms to offer discipleship and apostolic support.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The church's total income for the year was £ 170,280 (2023: £163,240)
Expenditures increased in the year to £ 170,755 (2023: £178,369)
Net Current Assets have increased to £26,622 (2023: £21,751)
Reserves policy
The church holds unrestricted and restricted funds. Our overall policy for unrestricted funds is only to increase reserves above a minimum threshold necessary to operate the organisation (not more than 3 months expenditure) or where specific projects are being planned for subsequent years. At the end of this year our free reserves amounted to £13,387 which is below policy at less than 3 months of fixed overhead.
FUTURE PLANS
The Elders and Trustees are now focusing on the future development and growth, considering ways to maintain the income of the charity while being available to the immediate church community and the community at large.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recruitment and appointment of new trustees and elders
The Church is governed by its responsible individuals, who are appointed according to the Articles of Association. The individuals are closely involved in the church's operations and held regular meetings during the year.
Elders are recognised by the congregation for the spiritual direction of the church, and these Elders together with other people in leadership were appointed as Trustees when the Church was incorporated. Day to day management is delegated to a team of senior staff and volunteer ministry leaders. In March we appointed 3 new unsalaried elders to add to our team.
Induction and training of new trustees
Responsible Individuals and Elders are closely involved in the church's operations prior to appointment and are appointed according to their ability to lead the church and the skills they bring to the post. Existing Responsible Individuals, Elders and new appointees have a good knowledge of the operation of the Church prior to appointment.
Responsible Individuals and Elders are aware of the legal requirements in connection with the charitable company. New appointees are supported in their posts by existing appointees. New appointees are also provided with copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, latest financial statements and guidance from the Charity Commission, including the Charity Commission guide 'The Essential Trustee'.
Current trustee responsibilities: Hannah Cockburn - Data Protection Lead, HR Team Member, Safeguarding Toby Widdicombe - Health and Safety Odo Akaji - HR Team Member. - Appointed 25 April 2024 David Nunn - Chair
We are still exploring how to better share out and specialise the trustees’ areas of responsibility.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
08004090 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1147542
Registered office
Eden Centre 21 Montagu Street Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 8XG
Trustees
H Cockburn T S Wilson (resigned 18.7.23) O Akaji D Nunn - Chair T Widdicombe S Glover (appointed 25.4.24)
Independent Examiner
Mr Christopher Marsh MAAT Marsh Solutions Limited 82 Berechurch Hall Road Colchester Essex CO2 8RF
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Other Responsible Persons
David Nunn - Senior Pastor and Company Secretary Vanessa Knight - Finance
Advisors Rob Davey - Jubilee Church, Solihul
23/07/24
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
DJNunn
DJNunn (Jul 24, 2024 14:49 GMT+1) ........................................................................ D Nunn - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Open Door Church (Kettering) ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Christopher Marsh MAAT
The Association of Accounting Technicians
Marsh Solutions Limited 82 Berechurch Hall Road Colchester Essex CO2 8RF 25/07/24 Date: .............................................
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 148,579 Investment income 2 19,739 Other income 1,552 Total 169,870 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Advancement of faith 168,269 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 1,601 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 477,492 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 479,093 |
Restricted funds £ 410 - - 410 2,486 (2,076) 9,173 7,097 |
31.3.24 Total funds £ 148,989 19,739 1,552 170,280 170,755 (475) 486,665 486,190 |
31.3.23 Total funds £ 143,686 18,744 810 163,240 178,369 (15,129) 501,794 486,665 |
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CONTINUING OPERATIONS
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
BALANCE SHEET
31 March 2024
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 459,568 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 10,021 Cash at bank and in hand 20,477 30,498 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (10,973) NET CURRENT ASSETS 19,525 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 479,093 NET ASSETS 479,093 FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - - 7,097 7,097 - 7,097 7,097 7,097 |
31.3.24 Total funds £ 459,568 10,021 27,574 37,595 (10,973) 26,622 486,190 486,190 479,093 7,097 486,190 |
31.3.23 Total funds £ 464,914 3,453 23,955 27,408 (5,657) 21,751 486,665 486,665 477,492 9,173 486,665 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each 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 financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23/07/24 ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
DJNunn
DJNunn (Jul 24, 2024 14:49 GMT+1) .............................................
D Nunn - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements and assessment of going concern
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements are presented in sterling (£).
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Improvements to property - 5% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 25% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash, current bank accounts and deposit bank accounts with no withdrawal limitations.
Creditors
Creditors are recognised where then charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised at their settlement amount.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
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| 31.3.24 | 31.3.23 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Rents received | 19,400 | 18,575 |
| Deposit account interest | 339 | 169 |
| 19,739 | 18,744 |
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 31.3.24 | 31.3.23 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 9,339 | 9,285 |
| Deficit on disposal of fixed assets | 1,476 | - |
| Independent Examination | 1,080 | 1,080 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Key management
The trustees consider the Key Management to be the Elders.
During the year the Key Management received remuneration of £47,382 gross pay (2023: £59,919), £nil employer's NI contribution (2023: £1,061) and employer's pension contributions of £2,842 (2023: £3,595).
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 31.3.24 | 31.3.23 | |
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| All Staff | 3 | 4 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Investment income Other income Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Advancement of faith NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST At 1 April 2023 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2023 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal At 31 March 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 |
Unrestricted funds £ 133,642 18,744 810 153,196 170,882 (17,686) 5,782 (11,904) 489,396 477,492 Improvements Freehold to property property £ £ 323,599 221,692 - 5,100 - (2,488) 323,599 224,304 - 84,905 - 8,329 - (2,130) - 91,104 323,599 133,200 323,599 136,787 |
Restricted funds £ 10,044 - - 10,044 7,487 2,557 (5,782) (3,225) 12,398 9,173 Computer equipment £ 15,922 - (9,818) 6,104 11,394 1,010 (9,069) 3,335 2,769 4,528 |
Total funds £ 143,686 18,744 810 163,240 178,369 (15,129) - (15,129) 501,794 486,665 Totals £ 561,213 5,100 (12,306) 554,007 96,299 9,339 (11,199) 94,439 459,568 464,914 |
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accrued expenses MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement At 1.4.23 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 12,579 12,046 Property Fund 323,599 - Fixed Asset - non property 141,314 (10,445) 477,492 1,601 Restricted funds Members Hardship Fund 3,946 160 The Hub Community Project 2,991 - Third Party Gifts 2,236 (2,236) 9,173 (2,076) TOTAL FUNDS 486,665 (475) |
31.3.24 £ 1,377 2,107 6,537 10,021 31.3.24 £ 7,235 1,295 363 2,080 10,973 Transfers between funds £ (5,100) - 5,100 - - - - - - |
31.3.23 £ 1,191 2,262 - 3,453 31.3.23 £ 278 2,770 529 2,080 5,657 At 31.3.24 £ 19,525 323,599 135,969 479,093 4,106 2,991 - 7,097 486,190 |
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9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Fixed Asset - non property Restricted funds Members Hardship Fund Third Party Gifts TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Property Fund Fixed Asset - non property Restricted funds Members Hardship Fund Catalyst Festival & Ministry The Hub Community Project Youth Fund - inc Newday Third Party Gifts TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.22 £ 15,197 323,599 150,600 489,396 3,491 5,782 2,985 140 - 12,398 501,794 |
Incoming resources £ 169,869 1 169,870 410 - 410 170,280 Net movement in funds £ (8,400) - (9,286) (17,686) 455 - 6 (140) 2,236 2,557 (15,129) |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (157,823) 12,046 (10,446) (10,445) (168,269) 1,601 (250) 160 (2,236) (2,236) (2,486) (2,076) (170,755) (475) Transfers between At funds 31.3.23 £ £ 5,782 12,579 - 323,599 - 141,314 5,782 477,492 - 3,946 (5,782) - - 2,991 - - - 2,236 (5,782) 9,173 - 486,665 |
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Fixed Asset - non property Restricted funds Members Hardship Fund The Hub Community Project Youth Fund - inc Newday Third Party Gifts TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 153,197 (1) 153,196 835 6 6,865 2,338 10,044 163,240 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (161,597) (8,400) (9,285) (9,286) (170,882) (17,686) (380) 455 - 6 (7,005) (140) (102) 2,236 (7,487) 2,557 (178,369) (15,129) |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Property Fund Fixed Asset - non property Restricted funds Members Hardship Fund Catalyst Festival & Ministry The Hub Community Project Youth Fund - inc Newday TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.22 £ 15,197 323,599 150,600 489,396 3,491 5,782 2,985 140 12,398 501,794 |
Net movement in funds £ 3,646 - (19,731) (16,085) 615 - 6 (140) 481 (15,604) |
Transfers between funds £ 682 - 5,100 5,782 - (5,782) - - (5,782) - |
At 31.3.24 £ 19,525 323,599 135,969 479,093 4,106 - 2,991 - 7,097 486,190 |
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OPEN DOOR CHURCH (KETTERING)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Fixed Asset - non property Restricted funds Members Hardship Fund The Hub Community Project Youth Fund - inc Newday Third Party Gifts TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 323,066 - 323,066 1,245 6 6,865 2,338 10,454 333,520 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (319,420) 3,646 (19,731) (19,731) (339,151) (16,085) (630) 615 - 6 (7,005) (140) (2,338) - (9,973) 481 (349,124) (15,604) |
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Transfers between funds
During the comparative year the remaining balance of the Catalyst Fund was transferred into General Funds. This transfer is to correct historic accounting allocations.
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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