Charity roglstratlon number 1152080 Company registration number 08434407 (England and Walès) EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Caladine Chartered Certified Accountants EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Tru5te88 Mr M P Collard Mrs M L Dias MrA Schoeps Mr M Dos Santos Secretary Mrs L Schoeps Charlty number 1152080 Company number 08434407 Prln¢lpal addr•g8 Market House Buslness Centre 2 Marlbomugh Road Swlndon Mfjltshire SN31QY Reglstered offlce Market House Buslness Centre 2 Madborough Road Swlndon Wltshire SN3 1QY Ind•p8ndent examlner John Caladine FCCA CTAFCIE Cal8dine Llmlted Chantry House 22 Upp8rton Road Eastboume Easl Sussex BN21 1BF EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) CONTENTS Page Trustees, report statement of trustees, responslbllltles Independent examlnefs report Statement of flnanclal acllvltles Balance Sheet Notes to the flnancial statsments 8-17 EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and compty with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Associalion, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland {FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). ObJectlve8 and actlvltles Public benefit The purpose of the JD Church charitable company is to advance the Christian faith for the public benefit In accordance with the Statement of Beliefs aullined in our Artlcles of Association in such parts of the UK or the worfd as the Trustees deem fit. JD Church is a vibrant organlsation whlch Is part of the Acts Churches UK movement. Bel¢yN Is a list of our prlnclpal activltles.. The provision of Christoan event5 and educallon Communlty Impact and Financial Support. Publlc Benefit The trustees have p81d du8 regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commisslon in deciding what activities the charlty should undertake. Achlevemonts and perfo￿anCe Provision of Christlan events and education The vision of the charlty IS to "Our vlslon is to build the family of God, a communlty of people where every single member wlll be loved, accepted and feel connected. Thls is done primarlly through Christian events and courses. Teachlng on the Christian faith is done both through regular Sunday meetings and JD Groups. These activltles are open to all. Sunday Servlces We are a vlbrant, growlng communty that welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. We belleve that God's church is Ihe hope of the wodd and can provlde 8 place where everyone can experSence freedom, restoratlon, and fullne88 of Ilfe through a relatlonship wlth God. No matter who you are, you are welcome. We have a passlon to share the hope and fullness of life that people can experience through a relatlonshlp wlth God. We believe that V￿ were created to love God. be loved and love others, and we foster a community where all of these are embraced and lived out. Our vision as 8 church is rooted in encouraglng people to have a relationship wlth Jesus which will lead them into the lullness of lrfe and finding Iheir true purpose in Christ. We absolutely love saying Hello to first time visitors and in 2023 we were able to welcome 274 new vlsllors. because of that Ihe church has grown to 80% of it Is full capacity and we are planning to start multiple services 5ervlce from September 2024 going to two moming services. When somebody says yes to Jesu5, all of Heaven celebrates. and so do we. In 202>2024 we celebrated 116 salvations and 26 baptlsms. JD Gmups Teaching on the Christian faith is a150 done midweek through JD Groups. These are sma51 groups of around 8-12 people who gather online and in communities across Swindon which are open to all. JD Groups have a more interactive fonnat where people can discuss issues, ask question5, share ch811enge5, and pray with each other. EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 riny Treasures and Tiny Treasures Trove Our exciting playgroup for all children under 5 to play. explore and leam about God. We are open for fijn during term time on Friday momlngs from 9.45-11arn. All preschool aged children and their caregivers are welcome, no booking required. During the session your child will have time to play as they explore new toys and learn about God through songs, stories, and craft. We provide free hot drinks and snacks. JD Kids JD Kids is the vibrant, fun-filled, God-centr8d kids ministry here at JD Church, tallored for dlfferent age ranges from 18 months through to Year 5. We provide safe. age-appropriate environments where they leam about Jesus in a creative and relevant way, so you can relax and enjoy the servlce knowing your children are in good handsl All our staff have undergone basic safeguardlng training and are all DBS checked. We have a growing kids ministry wlth over Kids. We have 81so created 8 sensory room to provide an Immersive sensory experience for chlldren on the autism spectrum, sensory rooms are deslgned to have a calming effect that reduces anxlety and Improves focus. In 2023 wa were able to host our 2nd Klds Summer Club wlth over 40 kids attendlng. Count Iwe In Ministy Count Me In Minlstries is dedicated to SUPPOrting indivlduals with additional needs and their famllles, helplng them fully integrate Into the Ilfe of the church and empowering thern to become disciples of Christ. Our mission extends beyond the church walls as we activety reach out to those in our commvnty, ensuring they, too, can encounter Christ's love and grace. Currenlly, we support approximately 12 young people with addilional needs within our church community. Our approach includes deslgning accesslble Sunday lesson plans, developlng personalized support plans with speclfic goals for each young person, and providing dedicated teams to work with them every Sunday. In addition, we host sensory café three tlmes a year, open to the wider community, where young people wlth addition81 needs and their families can enjoy Snacks. warm drinks, a tlme of rest, and induslve activities. We've al80 partnered with local special needs schools lo as51St wilh the religious education ￿MpOnent of their curriculum. Looking ahead, we are committed to expanding our outreach to support even more families In accessing our community. We are also excited to plan a 'Night to Shine, event, celebrating Individual8 wlth learnlng disabilltles in Swlndon. Youth Minlstry Youth Mlnistry Ernerge is a Chrfstlan youth group for 11-18-year-olds. We aim to brin9 fun, energy, and excitement to as many young people as possible. But we also want young people to flnd their true identity and who they were made to be, we believe Emerge is a family where everyone Is loved and accepted. Our youth Ministry have over 50 young people weekly taking part In our programmes. We also H05t a local youth event Synergy where all churches In Swindon are Invited to bring their youth. We also do a lunch club at Lawn Manor Sthool In Old Town building connections with the youth in the school and supporting them in their spiritual joumey. We have also built connection with the school. and they do an annual school trip to our church with around 150 students, and we give them a church experience. We were also invited to St Marys Primary School to do worship wlth the kids during the school assembly. Education and Tralnlng The charity continues to invest in training and educating future leaders and workers through the Alpha Course, Christianity Explored, Discipleship Explored, Marriage Course and Parentlng Course. The volunteers on the programme serve in various areas of the charity's operation5 and receive regular foundational and leadership training through access to our training events as well as one-tC￿ne mentoring and discipleship. We continue to elebrate the succes5 of our training program. with past volunteers now filling leadership roles in different departments of Ihe charity. EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Our Volunteers Our amazing Volunteers help to make our Sunday and mldweek gatherings happan. There are over 90 paople serving ￿gUlartY across all areas of ihe charity, and wo are so thankful for Iheml Communfty Impaet and Flnanclal Support During 2023 up to 31st March 2024 we had £31,000 pledged towards Impact Offering, but Wg received £22,952 as some pledges wer8 not fulfilling. We were pleased to be able to conllnue lo support local charits.es on a monthly basis, support some of our outreach ministries and Évents such as Tiny Treasure Trove. Count Me In, Light Party, Movie March, Christmas Celebrations for th8 community and supporllng people wilh financial difficult in our church cornrnunlty. Flnanclal r•vlew During this financoal year. Ihe charity made a nol deficit on unrestricted lunds of £15.236 (2023.. surplus 01 £56,305>. Funds a131 Marth 2024 amounted to £181,188 {2023: £176,424), Overall. Ihe Truste0$ aro plea59d with tho wults for 202>24 and note Ihe charity is in a heallhy financial posbtion. In accordance with b98t practSce, reserves have been Set at a level equating to 3 rnonths, essentwl core operatlng ¢0sts. Thls currenlly equates to £48,000. Plans lor future perlods Thé focus for the next season, In addltlon to add another seNlce so wo can continue to grthy. Is to look for a venue for 350 seats. In order to do Iha( VA are hoplng to esta>llsh a buildlng fund from 2025. Structurei govomanca and manag•mont JD Church is governed by ils Memorandum and Articles of Associalion. The ch8rity is a company limited by guar8ntee. as defined by the CompaniesAct 2CKJ8. The trusteas, who aro also Iho directors for the purpose of company law. and who seNed durfng the year and up to the date of signature of the financlal statarnents were: Mr M P Collard Mrs M L Dias Mr A Schc8ps Mr M Dos Santos Mrs L Sthoeps (Resigned 31 J￿Y 2023) Recrnilment andappolnement ortnistees The re¢ruitment and appointment of trustees18 dt)ne wilh refer•n¢• to tho GOV.UK wid8lines- Flnd now trustees The tnistees, rewt was approved by the Board of Trustees. MrA Schoeps Trustee EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees, who are also the diractors of Equippets Church sV￿ndOn for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Unlted Kingdorn Generalty Accepted AGcounting Praclice). Company Law requlres the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which glve a true and fair vlew of the state of affalrs of the charity and of the incoming resources and applicatlon of resources, including the incorne and expenditure, of the ch8rltable company for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to= select suitable accountlng policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and princlples in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicabl8 UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject lo any materlal departures dSsclosed and explained In the financial ststements; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It Is Inappropriate to presume that the charlty wlll continue In operatlon. The trustees are ￿sponsIble for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose wlth r8asonable accuracy at any tlme the financial positlon of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Cornpanles Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asset5 of the charity and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularltles. EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Equippers Church Swlndon (the charlty) for the year ended 31 March 2024. Respongibllftle8 and basis of report As the trustees of the charity land 8150 Its dlrectors for the Purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in acGordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Havlng satlsfied myself that the financlal ststements of the charity are not required to be audlted under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eliglble for independent examlnation, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial ststements carried out under section 145 of the ChaT6ties Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrylng out my examination I have followed all the appllcable Dlreclions glven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) ofthe 2011 Aci. Independent examlneVs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attentlon In connecllon with the examination giving me cause to belleve that in any mat8rSal respect.. accountlng records were not kept In respect of the charlty as requlred by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or the financial statements do not accord with Ihose records.. or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requlrements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement thal the accounts give a true and falr view which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examlnation.. or the financial statements have not been prepared In accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recornmended Practice for accounting and reportlDg by charities appllcable to chaTilie8 preparing thelr accounts In accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examlnatlon to whlch attentlon should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understsndlng of the financial statements to be reached. John Caladlno FCCA CTA FCIE Caladine Limited Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastboume Easl Sussex BN21 1BF EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unre8trlcted funds 2024 Unre8tr1cted funds 2023 Notos Income from: Donations and legacies Investments 183,357 1,930 227,873 606 Total Income 185,287 228,479 Expendltur• on: Charilable activities 200,523 172,174 Total oxpendlture 200,523 172,174 N•t Incomel(expendlturg) and movement In lund• {15,236) 56,305 Roconclllatlon of fund8: Fund balances at 1 Aprfl 2023 176,424 120,119 Fund balance• at 31 March 2024 181,188 176,424 The statement of financial activitles Include8 all gains and losses recognised In the year. All income and expendlture derlve frorn contlnulng actlvltles. EQUIPPERS CHURCH SWINDON (FORMERLY JD CHURCH LTD) BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed asséts Tangible assets 12 22,641 18,955 Current assèts Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 13 1,754 139.584 3,040 160,480 141,338 163.520 Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln on• year 14 (2,791) {4.051) N•t current assets 138,547 159,489 Total assets lass current li4blliti•s 161,188 176,424 The funds 01 tho ¢harlty Unrestricted funds 16 161,188 178,424 181.188 176,424 The company 1$ entltled to the oxempts'on from tho audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Cornpanies Act 2(K)8. for the year ended 31 March 2024. The directors acknowledge their responslbilitles ft)r complying with the raquiremants of the Companl8s Act 20L viilh respect to accounting records and the preparatlon of finandal statem￿15. The members have not requlred th• company to obt&"n an audit of Its financlal statements for the year in question in accordance with seclion 476. These finandal statements have b88n prepared In occordance with the provlslons applicable to companles subject to tha small c