2021-12-31-accounts - Westcliffe Road Christian Church

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 / 1 / 21 Period start date To 31 / 12 / 21 Period end date Charity name: Westcliffe Road Christian Church Charity registration number: 1155190

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statements of belief as noted below; a) We believe in the verbal inspiration of the Old and New Testament Scriptures as originally given and their final authority and sufficiency in all matters pertaining to faith and practice. b) We believe in the unity of the Godhead and the eternal co-equality of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; the sovereignty of God in Creation, providence and redemption. c) We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as true God and true man; His deity, incarnation, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death and physical resurrection. d) We believe in the work of Jesus Christ in His life, death and resurrection as Representative and Substitute; His atonement for sin, thereby securing righteousness, forgiveness and eternal life for all who are united to Him by faith. e) We believe in the ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ, His intercession at the throne of God, His coming again personally and visibly in glory and power. f) We believe in the Holy Spirit's deity and personality and His essential work in regeneration, conversion and sanctification. g) We believe in the creation of man in the image of God, his sin and fall, the consequences passing to all humanity, extending to every part of human nature and resulting in the universal guilt of mankind before God.

		h) We believe in the personality of Satan, his opposition to God and His purposes and his corruption and enslavement of man. i) We believe in salvation solely by the grace of God, accomplished by God the Son and applied by God the Holy Spirit; appropriated by God-given faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; including regeneration, justification, sanctification and final glorification. j) We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the one to eternal life and the other to eternal punishment. k) We believe in the one holy, universal Church that is the Body of Christ to which all true believers belong.
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	Activities through 2021 have been restricted by the Covid-19 pandemic – where at all possible activities have continued via Zoom, and more laterly in person as restrictions have lifted. We continue to relay as many activities as possible via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Our regular activities include; Sunday • Morning Service, including a Youth Church (Sunday School) • Evening Service Monday • Playtime (Parents and toddlers) • Bible Study Tuesday • ‘TLC’ (Tuesday Luncheon Club) open to all over 55 years of age • Tuesday Fellowship (women’s meeting) • Afternoon Bible Study Wednesday • Bible Study Thursday • Xplore (Childrens activities for those in Key Stage 1) • Men’s forum (once a month) Saturday • Open air meeting in Shipley market place (once a month) These events are all advertised by ‘word of mouth’ as well as leaflet drops to around 500 houses in the immediate vicinityof the church.

		All events include a presentation of the Gospel in reaching out to those around us and/or a time of ‘ministry’ where we learn more about the Christian faith and putting this into practice within our lives. We have also delivered Christian literature to the neighbourhood around the church, linking in with key events such as Easter and Christmas. These leaflets have contact details of the church, should anyone wish to get in touch with us. We also support financially a number of Christian organisations who have had connection with the church in the past, and are now furthering the Christian message both within the UK and abroad. These are funded either through regular giving from the congregation, or as ‘one-off’ contributions to the work which they undertake.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The charity trustees ‘have regard’ to the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit guidance both when planning events, and reviewing work that has been undertaken.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	n/a
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	n/a
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	None of the activities undertaken would be possible without the help and support of all those involved in the church – the Trustees would like to extend a formal note of thanks to all who contribute time, money and resources.
Other		n/a

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

		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 activities of the Church have been significantly impacted during 2021 due to the Pandemic We have ensured that appropriate cancellations and necessary reduction in activities fully complied with government guidelines and instructions. Where possible we have moved some activities ‘online’. Prior to ‘lockdown’ we continued to see a large number of people attending mid-week meetings (both children and adults) who have no other connection with the church, and making regular contact with the surrounding area by means of ‘leaflet drops’. Following the reopening of activities this interest has been maintained, particularly in regard to the ‘Play time’ and ‘Tuesday Luncheon Club’ meetings.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	n/a
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	n/a
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	n/a
Other		n/a

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	We are blessed with healthy finances amounting to £25,300 at the end of 2021.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Finances are reviewed on a monthly basis at Trustees meetings. Whilst no specific policy on reserves currently exists, we are blessed with a relatively healthy balance of funds - we ensure that there are sufficient funds to undertake all regular work within the church and review this again before commissioning any significant works to the building.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	No specific reserves, balance at £26,300 at end of year
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	n/a
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	n/a

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	All funding is provided by the church fellowship, either by giving by bank transfer, or weekly giving via collection boxes positioned by the door to the main Hall.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	With the exception of funds held within conventional bank accounts, we do not have any funds invested in outside agencies or organisations.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
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 Incorporated Organisation
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 must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.

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n/a Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees n/a The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works n/a Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties n/a Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Westcliffe Road Christian Church
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1155190
Charity’s principal address	Westcliffe Road Chapel Westcliffe Road Shipley Bradford BD18 3EE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Paul Brownlow	Chair
Ian Drake		Resigned 26/1/21
Ian Hutchinson
David McFarland		Resigned 7/3/21
Robert Strachan

– 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

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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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) Paul Brownlow Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair Date 4/4/22

Charity Name Westcliffe Road Christian Church

No (if any) 1155190

Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

Period start date Period end date For the period from Jan-21 To Dec-21

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 23,309 8,442 5 - - - - - -	Restricted funds to the nearest £ 13,714 - 0 173 - 161 1,010 97 -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 37,023 8,442 5 173 - 161 1,010 97 -	Last year to the nearest £
Offerings & Gifts	23,309	13,714	-	37,023	21,974
Income Tax Refunds	8,442	-	-	8,442	5,209
Interest	5	0	-	5	92
Playtime Receipts	-	173	-	173	106
Weekend Events Receipts	-	-	-	-	-
Tuesday Fellowship Receipts	-	161	-	161	268
Tuesday Luncheon Club Receipts	-	1,010	-	1,010	835
Men's Forum	-	97	-	97	83
Other Restricted Funds Income	-	-	-	-
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	~~-~~ 31,756	~~-~~ 15,155	~~-~~ -	~~-~~ 46,911	~~-~~ 28,566
A2 Asset and investment sales,(see table).		- -	- -	- -
None	-	-	-	-	-
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*Total receipts* A3 Payments
	31,756	15,155	-	46,911	28,566
	1,270 438 129 121 - - - - 488 2,269 15 1,230 1,859 76 1,147 2,065 - - - - - - - - - -	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,009 - 174 - 55 1,206 30 - -	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	1,270 438 129 121 - - - - 488 2,269 15 1,230 1,859 76 1,147 2,065 - 5,009 - 174 - 55 1,206 30 - -
Speakers' Expenses	1,270	-	-	1,270	755
Sundry Services Expenses	438	-	-	438	212
General Youth Work Exps	129	-	-	129	129
Xplore - Children's Club Expenses	121	-	-	121	14
Xchange Café Teenagers' Club Exps	-	-	-	-	- 51
Youth Church Exps	-	-	-	-	-
Kool Kidz Klub - Monthly Sat Children's Club Exps	-	-	-	-	32
Children's Holiday Club Exps	-	-	-	-	-
Adult Outreach	488	-	-	488	46
Sundry Expenses	2,269	-	-	2,269	2,352
Fellowship Events	15	-	-	15	-
Gifts to Other Christian Groups/Individuals	1,230	-	-	1,230	1,260
Gas & Electricity	1,859	-	-	1,859	1,819
Furniture & Equipment	76	-	-	76	0
Repairs to Equipment	1,147	-	-	1,147	919
Insurances	2,065	-	-	2,065	1,951
Building Maintenance Exps	-	-	-	-	8,544
Gifts to Christian Missionaries	-	5,009	-	5,009	4,463
Support for Children	-	-	-	-	303
Playtime Expenditure	-	174		174	127
Weekend Events Expenses	-	-	-	-	-
Tuesday Fellowship Expenses	-	55	-	55	397
Tuesday Luncheon Club Expenses	-	1,206	-	1,206	845
Men's Forum Expenditure	-	30	-	30	163
Other Restricted Funds Expenditure	-	-	-	-	-
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**Sub total **	11,106	6,474	-	17,581	24,278
		3,599 10,796 -	- - - - - - -	87 2,664 3,599 10,796 56 120 25 670 - -
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Last Year's Asset Purchases					1,311
Camcorder(FHD Video Camera)	87		-	87
CH Boiler(Worcester Bosch Greenstar Life)	2,664		-	2,664
Fire Alarm System(25% Deposit)		3,599	-	3,599
Fire Alarm System(75% Balance)		10,796	-	10,796
Music Stands x 2	56		-	56
Music Stand Lamps x 6	120			120
Toaster	25			25
Wharfedale and SubZero Speakers	670		-	670
ADDITIONS TO ADD EACH MONTH				-
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**Sub total **	3,622	14,394	-	18,016	1,311
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
	14,729	20,868	-	35,597	25,590

	17,028	- 5,713	-	11,315	2,977
	- 4,973	4,973	-	-	-
	13,243	1,769		15,012	12,036
	25,297	1,030	-	26,327	15,012

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
Cash in Hand	211	425	-
Affirmative Deposit Fund A/cs	1,802	605	-
Barclays Bank Savings A/cs	13,285		-
CAF Bank A/cs	10,000		-
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(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) *Total cash funds* Details None Details None Details Details Land & Building Fixtures & Fittings Equipment Creditor re New Kitchen Units Signature	25,297	1,030	-
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	Print N	ame	Date of approval
	PAUL BROWNLOW		4/4/22