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2021-12-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 1[st] January 2021 To 31[st] December 2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

UNITY CHURCH ORPINGTON

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1151334

Charity's principal address RYE CRESCENT

ORPINGTON Postcode BR5 4NH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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5		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
PETER PRICE Director UnityChurch Members
LYDIA TAYLOR-
DOWN		 Director Unity Church Members
NEIL MALTMAN Director UnityChurch Members
PETER BELL CHAIR of Directors UnityChurch Members

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Peter Bell

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Type of governing document Articles of Association (eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted Charitable Company (eg. trust, association, company)

Trustee selection methods Elected by Members (eg. appointed by, elected by)

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Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Unity Church is mission initiative commenced June 2012, supported by two partner churches, Christ Church (Orpington) and Hope Church (Bromley & Orpington). The church building is owned by the Diocese of Rochester and is in the parish of All Saints. The Church operates under a Mission Order from the Bishop of Rochester.

The church is affiliated to the Regions Beyond group of churches. Church leaders from the group will meet on occasions during the year to encourage, support and pray for each other.

A significant number of volunteer members of the church lead, sustain and develop ministries and activities of the church.

The Trustee Directors are responsible to ensure the charity complies with all applicable regulations. They are also responsible for monitoring risk and a Risk Register has been compiled and is reviewed at least annually. All major insurable risks are covered by a bespoke church insurance policy including building, contents and liability sections.

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Section C Objectives and activities

To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in Orpington, Kent and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees of the charity may from time to time think fit in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs.

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

In furtherance of these objects the charity operates a church in the local area offering a of the charity set out in range of activities and pastoral support to both church members and the wider its governing document community. When considering the aims, objectives and activities run by the charity, the trustees have considered the Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. Regular activities undertaken by Unity Church include: * Weekly services of worship, open to all. During the Covid lockdown in early 2021 our premises were closed, and our services went online. When we returned to the premises, we have continued our on-line streaming. Small Groups to explore the Bible, discuss various topics and pray together met in the church when Covid restrictions allowed. Support of a Foodbank, offering emergency provision to individuals and families in need. Twice weekly community food share distribution took place from outside the premises to 25 to 45 people representing 30 to 60 households consisting of 80 to 160 householders for each distribution. Community Garden began in April and has provided a space for the community to be engaged in gardening skills, growing vegetables that are given to the community. It is also a place to meet and chat with each other. There was an opportunity for some woodwork skills to be learnt by some of those who are involved with the garden, as the planters and benches were constructed. Summary of the main Men Utd restarted in September to engage with men from the church and community. activities undertaken for Monthly social events at the church have been run for approx. 18 men. the public benefit in relation to these objects R egular weekday activities have been restricted due to Covid-19, but we (include within this have run: section the statutory Crèche, children, and youth groups on Sundays towards the end of the year. declaration that trustees Two different Community study groups offering friendship and opportunity to explore and develop Christian faith. have had regard to the Midweek online small group sessions were also held for those unable to attend at guidance issued by the church. Charity Commission on Occasional activities undertaken in conjunction with other Orpington churches public benefit) Job Club, under the auspices of Christians Against Poverty, and with financial and personnel support from other Orpington churches. This gives help to those who are out of work to write CV’s and learn interview techniques. One to one coaching is provided. * Life Skills course, under the auspices of Christians Against Poverty, helping people to know how to plan and budget better. The church provided facilities and support for local community groups: Tintagel Ladies Group, one afternoon a week. Conditioned Fitness, personal trainer sessions during various days in the week. *Ad-hoc use of premises for children’s parties for those connected with the church. The hire fees are kept at a very reasonable rate for the good of the community. However, all hall hiring has been restricted this year due to Covid-19. All our larger community events that we normally would run during the year were not able to be held due to the Covid-19 situation, but we did have a Bonfire and BBQ event in November.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Policy reviews and updates.

During the year, we reviewed/produced:

Building Improvements:

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the The reserves policy of the charity is to maintain a minimum of two months charity’s policy on reserves expenditure on salaries, running and maintenance costs, which would amount to approximately £10,000. Unrestricted reserves on the General Fund amounted to £34,708 at the end of the year.

Details of any funds materially NONE in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include The Charity’s principal source of funding comes from regular donations additional information, where from members and the offerings taking at Sunday services. This is relevant about: supplemented by income from lettings. During the year, we also obtained • the charity’s principal some grants towards building improvements and youth work. sources of funds (including any fundraising);

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

PABell.

Full name(s) Peter Alan Bell Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 21st February 2022

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Statement of Financial Activities

Accounting period 01/01/21 to 31/12/21

Unity Church, Orpington Charity Number: 1151334 Charity Number: 1151334 Charity Number: 1151334
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2020
Incoming resources £ £ £ £
Donations and Grants (1) 52330 444 52774 47316
Tax Refund 13654 0 13654 11093
Lettings 3280 0 3280 3183
Job Club 0 400 400 303
Life Skills 0 250 250 0
Fusion 0 0 0 757
Other 158 0 158 731
Building Fund 380 12666 13046 8956
Get Active 0 6000 6000 0
Community Garden 18 1294 1312 1294
Community Fridge 14 0 14 0
Bank Interest 12 0 12 38
Total incoming resources 69846 21054 90900 73671
Resources Expended
Salaries, pension contribution & NI 41186 0 41186 39374
Cleaner 1303 0 1303 539
Running expenses (2) 6077 0 6077 9123
Grounds 2036 0 2036 980
Window Cleaning 215 0 215 0
Building maintenance 10373 7539 17912 13622
Equipment purchased 441 300 741 1759
Church Leader expenses 530 0 530 1818
Children's Work 134 0 134 72
Youth (Pulse) 0 0 0 671
Gas 364 0 364 -
Electricity 949 0 949 -
Job Club 0 636 636 1175
Life Skills 158 250 408 0
Donations to charitable causes (3) 5036 144 5180 4520
Miscellaneous cash expenditure 7 0 7 18
Get Active 1 1000 1001 0
Fusion 0 0 0 757
Community Garden 0 1158 1158 1035
Community Fridge 390 20 410 0
Other Ministry (Outreach) 1596 0 1596 527

Total resources expended 70796 11047 81843 75990 Net incoming resources (950) 10007 9057 (2319) Total funds brought forward 35658 3325 38983 41302 Total funds carried forward (4) 34708 13332 48040 38983

Balance Sheet

Current Assets

Cash at bank and in hand 48040 Total Assets 48040 Represented by General Fund 41951 Building Repair Fund 6089 Total Funds 48040

Notes to accounts

  1. Donations and grants include:

-offerings £3325 (£927 of which is restricted) -regular gifts £49182 -grants £750

The income for Building Fund includes 2 grants of £1200 and £500. The income for Get Active includes 2 grants of £1000 and £5000. The income for Community Garden includes a grant of £1294.

  1. Running expenses include waste disposal, boiler maintenance and inspection/replacement of fire protection equipment. Gas and electricity costs are recorded separately.

  2. Donations to charitable causes includes £2400 to Regions Beyond, £1200 to Release International, £720 to Starfish Malawi and £360 to Bromley CAP Partnership.

  3. Restricted funds of £13332, to be carried forward into 2022, to be used as follows :-

  4. £1976 for Job Club, £395 for Community Garden, £5000 for Get Active, £5961 for Building Fund.

  5. A payment of £250 was made on 06/08/21 (for a youth trip to Carroty Wood) but this was subsequently refunded on 23/08/21 as the trip was cancelled. These payments were ignored in compiling this SoFA.

Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared on an historic cost basis in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Small Enterprises in Charity Commission Statement of Recommended Practice.

Accounting Policies

Trustee expenses

No expenses were paid to trustees.

Staff Costs

Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind £37500

Employer’s National Insurance costs £0 (after deduction of Employment Allowance totalling £4000) Pension costs £3750

Employees

Minister (full-time)

Defined contribution Pension Scheme

10% of the Minister’s salary was paid to Legal and General.

Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl mémbers of Unity Church Orpington On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 Charity no (if any) 1151334 Set out on pages Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b} of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner's statement 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 the 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 statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement 1 . which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met: or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: /0 Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): CAtrr) 13 RituG-mc Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.