Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 1 Jan 2021 Period start date To: 31 Dec 2021 Period end date
Charity name: Horam Chapel
Charity registration number: 1148895
Company number: 08163391
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity's objects for the public benefit are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statements of beliefs. |
| 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 |
The Charity’s objects are achieved by regular activities including Sunday morning services, children's clubs, social events for the local community and supporting other Christians and Christian organisations throughout the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. The regular activities not only achieve public benefit through the advancement of the Christian faith, but through the encouragement of congregational members and others to positively and actively contribute to their local community. |
Additional information :
| Additional information: | ||
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| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The Trustees apply the funds of Horam Chapel at their discretion and in accordance with the charitable purpose and objectives of the charity. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers enable all of the Horam Chapel’s faith and community activities to function and, with the exception of the Minister, all the Trustees give their time freely. |
Achievements and performance
| 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 | Services Through 2021 activities continued to be affected by the COVID pandemic and the restrictions placed on meeting together at various times within the period. Despite this, we were able to continue to hold a Sunday morning service every week adhering to all the restrictions in place at the time. We utilised web-based conferencing technology to make Sunday morning services available to people who could not attend the Chapel in person. These services were well attended with an average of 35 people joining together each week. The worship, Bible teaching and sharing together has been effective in supporting many in their journey of faith. Life Groups Smaller groups met online to have bible study and to pray together for the building of faith and mutual support. Supporting the Wider Christian Community The Chapel was able to provide financial support to other Christians and Christian Organisations as part of its objective to advance the Christian faith for public benefit. Through regular collections of food, we were able to pass these on to the local Foodbank for distribution to those in need in the local community. Engagement of new Minister In September, we welcomed a new Minister , his wife and children into the church family. He has been appointed to lead in the planning of the teaching programme, undertake a proportion of bible teaching, leading the church’s community and evangelistic roles and provide a visible focus for leadership within the church. |
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Additional information :
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Through the regular activities described above the objectives of advancing the Christian faith can be demonstrated. |
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Financial review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the financial period, the financial position was in line with the budget set and agreed by the members. Income remained consistent so over the course of the year and even with the additional salary costs for the last four months, there was a surplus of income over expenditure at the end of the financial period. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustees seek to exercise faith in the sufficiency of God, however as good stewards we aim to keep a reserve to cover any unexpected costs that may arise. The period without the services of a full-time minister has enabled reserves to be built up in order to give security of employment for the new incumbent. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to cover at least 3 months running costs for the Chapel. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There was no material deficit at the end of the 2021 financial year |
Additional information
| Additional information | ||
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principle source of funding is through member donations which cover running costs associated with the Chapel. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principle risks for the charity are related to income and volunteers, both of which are totally reliant on a good church membership. As a church, the aim of advancing the Christian faith should as a direct consequence maintain and grow a healthy number of members to enable the charity to continue. |
Structure, governance and management
Description of charity’s trusts
| Type of governing document: | Para 1.25 | Memorandum and Articles of Association for a Charitable Company |
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| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee |
Trustee selection meth¢)ds including details of any onstitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 The process for appointment of Trustees is detailed in the sections 31 35 of the Articles of Association. Reference and administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses islered charit number Charit rinci al address Horam Cha 1148895 h Street Horam Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 OER Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of p•rnon lor body) •ntltlèd to appolnt tru•t•o (bf an Trustee narn• Offlce Ilf anyl Dat8• act•d If not for whol• y••r David Anderson Philip Cottingham Helen Johnson Chair To 0110812021 To 0110812021 Keith Delves Secretary Simon Cottingham From 0110812021 Declarations The company has taken advantage of the small compani08' exemption In prnparlng the report above. The trustees declare that they havo approved the trustees. report (includlng directors, report) above. Slgn8d on behalf of the charity's trusteesldlroctors Signature(s Full name(s OA7() C 4NocRso ISToPItR I<EMe Position (for example Secretary, Chair, ètc} LHAI Tr Dats £7/io/zL
Horam Chapel Financial Summary for 2021
END OF YEAR SUMMARY
Enter Year: 2021 End of Month: 12
Horam Chapel Accounts Update as at: December 2021
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INCOME Actual to Date Budget to date Budget - Year EXPENDITURE Actual to Date Budget to date Budget - Year
Planned Giving(STO/DD etc) 17,170.00 17,400.00 17,400.00 Children's Groups(Toddler/BIF/TS) - 450.00 450.00
Weekly Collections 3,722.00 4,200.00 4,200.00 Youth Group - 400.00 400.00
Gift Day - - - Staff Salaries etc 9,825.64 8,700.00 8,700.00
Other Donations/Income from CR 8,007.00 - - Minister expenses - - -
Schools work
Gift Aid Recovered - 4,500.00 4,500.00 Preaching Fees 3,010.00 3,600.00 3,600.00
Total giving : 28,899.00 26,100.00 26,100.00 Cost of Ministry - 300.00 300.00
Giving to Others & Mission(ary) Giving 4,540.00 3,700.00 3,700.00
Utilities 1,877.21 2,300.00 2,300.00
Holiday Club - - - Insurances 1,009.32 850.00 850.00
Bank Refund - - - Annual Licences/Memberships 1,358.66 600.00 600.00
Legacies - - - Holiday Club - 600.00 600.00
Interest - - - Social Action & Community 93.05 600.00 600.00
Horam Christian Care 110.00 200.00 200.00 Materials & Resources 111.53 700.00 700.00
Hall/Room Hire - 600.00 600.00 Training 90.00 - -
Miscellaneous 1,129.42 200.00 200.00 Office Supplies - 200.00 200.00
Youth Work - - - Church Cleaning - 240.00 240.00
Spring Harvest - - - Refreshments (for all activities) - 200.00 200.00
Miscellaneous - 500.00 500.00
TOTALS = £ 30,138.42 £ 27,100.00 £ 27,100.00 TOTALS = £ 21,915.41 £ 23,940.00 £ 23,940.00
Routine Annual Maintenance 1,058.57 380.00 380.00
Maintenance 'Projects'
- 15,000.00 15,000.00
(funded from Legacy)
Maintenance 'Projects'
- 1,950.00 1,950.00
(funded from Gen Funds)
TOTALS = £ 22,973.98 £ 41,270.00 £ 41,270.00
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NEIL THOMAS FCA Lynl..eid Ilaynaros tsreen I leathlield. East Sussex TN21 ODG Phone.. 079578"0&79 • Ern311 neillhomaslcathjwcluts.nei My ref. NTIH10 07 June 2022 The Elders Horam Chapel Horam HealhfEld East Sussex TN21 OER FAO: Wendy Kingshott Dear Elders Horam Chapel I confirm that I havé carried out my Independent Examination of the IncorrE & Expenditure of the Chapel for the year ended 31 December 2021 as requested and confirm that they are in accordan with supporting Information. Yours nrely, Neil Thomas FCA I¢AEW COU¥TktyF