Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2021 Period start date To 31[st] March 2022 Period end date Charity name: FLINT EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Charity registration number: 1149816
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The purposes of the Church shall be:- (1) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Flint and the surrounding neighbourhood; and (2) such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Managing Trustees further the work of the Church. |
| 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 |
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic and restrictions imposed on indoor gatherings by the Welsh Government the normal activities of the church were severely impacted during the year, and many had to be curtailed or moved online. Even though the congregation was not able to meet in person for substantial periods of time the Church continued to hold worship services each week, which included a children’s message, together with midweek meetings for bible study and prayer. An online youth meeting during term times also continued. When some face to face meetings were able to take place social distancing was practiced and this meant that two morning services were held to accommodate those who wished to attend. Meetings that were not able to continue included a weekly meeting for those with learning and physical disabilities, a play group for mums and toddlers, a children’s meeting during school term times as well as monthly lunches and monthly services at two local care homes in Flint. |
Statement confirming Para 1.18 whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The church relies heavily on a number of volunteers who support the ministry by for example leading and helping out at meetings, cleaning, providing and serving refreshments and looking after the church buildingandgrounds. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The church sought to maintain its work and witness in Flint during the year despite the restrictions imposed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As previously noted other normal activities were severely curtailed when the Welsh Government announced restrictions on indoor gatherings. The church continued to support mission work at home and overseas, financially and in prayer. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The church carried over a balance of £31,526.62 at the start of the financial year. This increased to a balance of £35,234.94 by the end of the financial year. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The church aims to keep sufficient funds in reserve to ensure that its financial commitments as an employer and the ongoing work of the church and maintenance of its building and grounds can be maintained for at least six to twelve months. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £25,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable trust |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are officers of the church and elected to post by the congregation |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The church is in association with other churches in Wales through the body known as The Associating Evangelical Churches of Wales. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Flint Evangelical Church |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1149816 |
| Charity’s principal address | 12 Cornist Road, Flint CH6 5HG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Benjamin Slater | Minister and Chairman | Church members | ||
| Christopher Thomas | Elder and Secretary | Church members | ||
| David Roberts | Elder | Church members | ||
| William Worthington | Deacon | Church members | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Rev Benjamin Slater | ||
| Christopher Thomas | ||
| David Roberts | ||
| William Worthington | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Christopher J. A. Thomas | ||
Secretary |
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| 27 January 2023 | ||
| 27 January 2023 |
FLINT EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022
| INCOME | |
|---|---|
| Total Weekly Offerings | £37,906.10 |
| Donations | £2,050.00 |
| RestrictedFunds | £1,564.50 |
| GiftAid | £8,696.02 |
| Bank Interest | £3.26 |
| Bookstall AccountBalance | £576.52 |
| BookstallSales | £124.14 |
| £50,920.54 | |
| Bank Balance 31/3/21 | £31,526.62 |
| £82,447.16 |
| PAYMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Salary | £22,292.46 |
| Tax&National Insurance | £6,017.44 |
| Allowances | £84.33 |
| Pensions | £1,633.86 |
| Donations Out | £3,800.00 |
| Pulpit Supply | £40.00 |
| Paymentsfrom RestrictedFunds | £1,564.50 |
| CharitableActivities | £503.40 |
| Supporting Costs | £11,158.37 |
| Bookstall Payments | £117.86 |
| £47,212.22 | |
| Bank Balance 31/3/2022 | £35,234.94 |
| £82,447.16 |
Chartty No. 1149816 FLINT EVANGELICAL CHURCH ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FLINT EVANGELICAL CHURCH CONTENTS Page Report of the Independent Examiner Trustee's Annual Report Receipts and Payments account Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the AOunt$
FLINT EVANGELICAL CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FLINT EVANGEUCAL CHURCH I report lo the charity Iruslees on my examination ofthe accounts of the church for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are sel out on pages 2 to 5. Rtrsponsibilities and basls of roport As the charit$ trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance th the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'lhe Acti. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charily Commission under section 14515llb) of the Act. Indèpondent •xaminerfs statsment I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. l. accounting records were not kept in respeot of the charity as required by sect(on 130 of the Act", or 2. the accounts do not accord wrf(h those records. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatK)n to which attention should be draw in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Nicola Huntbach ACA FCCA Hall Livesey Brown Windsor Houso Windsor Place Shrowsbury Shropshiro SY128Y Date .
FUNT EVANGELICAL CHLIRCH TRUSIEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDEfi 31 MARGH 2022 The Ch&iiiy 68m6d by Churth Elders and Deaconswho Bre effe¢tivdy Trustees. It18 Indeporthnt is notgovemed by 8nyother¢harity. The add$ ofthèthatity 12 Comisl Road. RinL ¢H8 5HG The Iw$lees who ger¥Bd during the yearre.. ChristopherThomas DBvkl Robert8 William WorthiTuion Benjamin Slatef Sartstary Treasuwr ChaitP9Thwn Chutth &der$ are arwin1 tr IW&and deacons linrjuding the treasUrand sryI ar8 8pwlnt8d for8 thteeyearterrn and theyare de¢ted by s 213 majority Ihs thurch mernbera. The obj1 oflhe th8rity isto prowde a pk2cè for pubkcworship OfG( by the mbr$of Tho Flint Evangeli Church. Thts TNste95 wnfirrn t1 Ih8y hava givan due r6o&rd to Guance publisha by the Charity corrrfnlon on pubuc bÈWI. Revl¢w of th• yoar The church h¥$ the followng lines during Iha ye8f. Tfverewere w changes to the Irtssleas during th$ yesr. We (x)Trtlntsè lo hdd rtgular Sunday Services. Indrn9 Junior Church, logetherwith midweek tneelin96 f( Bibie Slu and prayer. a Mums & Toddler meeting, childr and YOUTVJ P£oplg's meeting& a meeti for peop Vth l$arno and physical disabilits. In addthon. we have been hoidiw 8 vekty momi arMJ a monthly rneal 7$ a m95we. Iwork Is •Jnd8d by voluntary cdlion¥ and donations, h8ve Irduaed gift$trcn a Peoaty. The Inland R¢venue Gfft Aid Sthèrng is used lo Increaae Income We hava no 8ctLfdl fuTkl raising actriil allhouoh oc¢A8iorFal gift days gre lor sK&81 or overneas nrn3 Twste•$' f•$pontsibilities The irustees are respons1bforp[epeTI9 the TnJ51ees' Annual Ropon and finantsal $iatefflen15 in accordan y1h the applicab law United KingdoTn Accountiry Standards IUni18d Kingdom GenerallyA¢¢epled knwnting PraGtKel. The law applicab lo chaniies In England & Wales wuirp& thg Iru919es to prewe finan¢4al siements for financial ye¥rwhich gwe E tme and f8irthew of th slate of affairs of Ihe chalityend ol Ihe Incomi resour5 and application ol resol¢9$ of thecharityfor that period. In preparing Iwe fin8n¢ial siatstfftnts, the trustse$ are raquirod 10. sdect 5Urtabk 8¢ry)unling pollts6$ and then apply them Consist1.. ob$tsTr& th• mèth8 and princ1pS In the Chanbes SORP 2019 m8kejudgements and e5tsmBles Ihal are rea¥¢nab and prudent.. slate whelher aPp¢•e 8ttouDbng stsndards have been fdk)wthY, subjeGI lo materkil departures di¥Gknsed and explained in the fin8n(ial $18terngnls,' prepare the financial statements on IheoL¥ng Co[eM basis Un5511 Is inappropnaio to pre5urnethal the (th8nty1 in operation. Trtsu$tee5 are reswn¥ibb forkpTrg prOperni1n$ ftttsdgthal disclosgyAih reasonabloAcura¢y4t y Ilrnfythe fjnancial [lI10¢r1 8nabl8 i0engjrelhattheTinKI statetnEnts compty 1ChrtIa$Art 2011, Ihfrchailty IAc¢ourrtS RÈPOrt81 RBgulion6 and the prov9 orth@trusld88d a160 re$pon$iblÈ aEsstsolthe ¢hEnty4 rnrf¢fiing [80$3•$1ePsIoi1m& provfntiQnand other hye9u1 Reviow olflnancl ocfjv Cash 81 t*nk in hand 1nryea3 from £32,127 31 March 2021 to £35.2 w 31 2022. On b&haW of the board of trustees Benjamin Slatèt Chalvpbrgan
FLINT EVANGELICAL CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IAARCH 2022 2022 Unrsstrfctoc R8Stvictod Funds fund8 2021 Total Funds Total Fund5 RoCOiPtI Donatlons, lega¢los dhnll•rr¢¢wpts Totsl weekly offèrings Donallons- Church Gift incorne Legacy Refunds réceived Book sales 37.906 2,050 8,696 37.908 3,615 8.096 3B.648 400 9.8( 1,565 166 309 48.818 1,565 80,383 49,029 Inv8stmenti*Jcomè 88nk hlarest 18 TOTAL RECEIPTS 49.647 Paymonts Salary Tsx and National fft$urance lowances Pensh)n TraclslPoslerslFlyers Miscellaneous Pebbles Club Pulpl supp Donation5 22.292 6.017 22.292 6,017 21.838 6.794 20 1.593 1,634 157 459 132 40 3.556 34.371 1,634 157 459 P2 40 5.120 35,936 1,665 1.565 4,110 34.824 Support Cost818tr&1lOn leal. Ilghl and water Phone 8n¢ Broadband Website Computer Cosls Accounlancy f8&S Repalr$ 8nO maintenance Printing. postage 8nd slalSonèry Refreshmen16 Newspaper adverts Insurance Child Prolecllon- CRB checks, eic Purchase of books for sakn al bookstall BookBIDVD'BI¢D's Friday Night Meelings Music & Video LKence NtrwA58ets Buildlny Repairs and Grounds Wo FI Extingu15hgts Chlldrfrns Toy6 Sklp Hlre Bank charg&S Trainlng 2,554 332 242 290 720 396 76 130 2,554 332 242 290 720 396 76 130 2,100 303 168 832 H5 160 1,567 154 783 47 1,567 154 183 47 1,492 129 285 45 374 2,225 1,692 292 374 2.225 1.692 292 360 2.D50 3,807 120 26 40 11.342 26 40 11.342 12,450 TOTAL PAYfiiENTS 45,713 47.278 282 47.274 NET OF RECEIPTS I IPAYMENTSI 3,708 3,108 2.373 TFIANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS ASH AT BANK ANO IN HAND ÈIF 32,127 32,127 29,754 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND CIF 32.127
FUNT EVMGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENTOFASSETS AND UABILlllES AS AY31 MARCH 2022 eash Funds Bank balanGes 35.235 OtlMonEtary aswts TAX tplu r• gift 9,425 Assets retalned lorCharWA Oviil US Church 8ullding5 50D,ODD Petrol soo Elethc Plano 500 Audlo Equipm•ni 2.000 InLo projctllr PotsblB Wgvraion GQDk•r 500 Fndgtyhregzer 200 K5tch8n ulen8115 etc 300 6tx>ks Fumilur• 8,000 400 Iwwan8ous equlpmant Chair 100 SwrltyCamornB £qulprnant-2a12 439 2013 -2019 150 T•bl8 T¥nnis 250 PlaypEnlGatg 7$ Football Tabfg Appl8 maOr 3eo PtDpcttTrr Hand PK¥ 800 S*n 1.256 Sola 242 835 320 Storage box SgfetyM8ts 252 Ba¥ketba Hoop 10Q
FLINT EVANGELICALeHiIRCH STATEMEMTOFASSET8 AND LLABILfflE8 AS AT 31 2012 Fencjng 1.300 Desk forSoun4 Systern 450 Sound Syltsm 7.990 Lonovo TiyJthpad 200 Po)8ctor Screen 1,377 V4cuurn Cleaner 200 Pool Tabk• CD Dupliutor 288 Flwdllghts 381 lonllor5 3H Lgaflel Stand Printars 240 Lectern 188 Clock 68 Offi¢e ch£ir MonlbrÈnd 159 Spoaker# Bc41èr 1,000 KItrh Cupboath gtr Imè¢ ¢DmpuiÈr 1.099 109 Stock of book$ for18 atlhe t¢oksWI 30 TotAI ats•ts LIalIt PAYE and NBllthwl In$urAn¢e due 1,588 Ac¢ountancyf Totsl Net•$$•ts relal¥al0 unrestrfcted funds SB3,809 Nots.. the abovea99etg1lliat41th9} arè stai¥d atth8iretlirnated m8rtat
FLINT EVANGELICAL CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 1. 8a818 of preparation of accounts The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis, as described under section 4213} of the Charities Act 1993 as amended by section 28 of the Charits'es Act 2006. 2. Trustees remuneratlon During the year salaries tolalling £29,387 {2021 £28,698) (including employers nats'onal insurance) were paid to Benjamin Slaler, as Church Pastor and chairperson.