2023-12-31-accounts

i CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinevs Report Report to the trustees rftieFF*)4 ebwecu of rt&+ SErf&Trrnl JAY J4grfgAffiKr On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 31 k-eEth 8&t 2023 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {'the Trust") for the year ended Responslbilities and basis of report As the chariws truslees. you are responsible for the preparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). l ￿port in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act ar)d in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Ad. Independent ￿he charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 and l am qualified lo examiner's statement Lbndertake the examination by being a qualified mernber of linsert name of applicable listed bodyjl. Delele I l if not applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no mat8rial matters have come to my attenlion in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below.) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records We￿ not kept in accordance wilh seclion 130 of Ihe Charities Act: or the accounts did nol accord wilh the accounting records.. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reporlsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of an in(Jependent examination. I have no concerns and have come a￿osS no olher matters in connection th the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a prop8r understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ple se delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: f6- /O-Roi Name: Relevant professional qualification{s) or body /oYfr/fwTr O IER Oct 2018

(if any): Address: Polo 78r Section B Disclosure Only complete if the exaniiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018

FAREHAM CHURCH OF FREE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

FAREHAM CHURCH OF FREE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS PAYMENT AND RECEIPTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 INCOME Tithe, Offerings and Donations 22583.95 25575.41 EXPENSES Water Rates Electricity and gas Insurance Donation Mortgage Interest Examiners Fee Travelling expenses Repairs and maintenance Books Stationery, postage Sundries Kitchen reburbishmenl 311.08 2043.48 1676.60 1160.00 5364.06 125.00 100.00 14866.49 298.00 828.58 233.41 285.05 1529.16 764.41 718.00 3867.57 125.00 70.00 1349.07 931.00 44.98 314.38 I I 9448.90 270C6.70 19447.52 Deficit for the Period -£4.423 6127.89

FAREHAM CHURCH OF FREE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2022 FIXED ASSETS Freehold Land & Buildings. at cost Additions for the year 289276.11 289276.11 Equipment, at cost Additions 1972.19 1972.19 CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Cash at Bank 11150.43 11150.43 Less CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors Mort9age repayable within 1 year 250.00 41535.40 41785.40 -30634.97 CREDITORS Amount payable after 1 year -$4527.75 206085.58 REPRESENTED BY CAPITAL ACCOUNT Balance 01-Jan-22 Less Deficir for the Period 211￿33.33 4422.75 206210.58

FAREHAM CHURCH OF FREE sEVENTH￿Ay ADVENTISTS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS (from January 2023 to year ending December 2023) The Trustees of Fareham Church of Free Seventh-Day Adventists have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report commencing from 1 January 2023 to year ending 31 De￿mber 2023. l. Legal and Administrative Information Trustees Yves Bodinate Peter Murray Pamella Edwards Ann Stewart Re istered chari No. 1157421 Principal address Fareham Church of Free Seventh Day Adventists Malthouse Lane Fareham Hampshire P016 OEA Governing Document Constitution (Charitable Incorporated anisation Independent Examiner S Pinnell & Co 12 The Old Flour Mill, Queen Street, Emsworth, P010 7BT 2. Trustees The future appointment of Trustees is govemed by the Constitution. The Spiritual Leaders of the Church and the appointed Trustees work together in accordan￿ with the provision of the Constitution and by general law in furtheran￿ of the Objects. 3. Aims and organisation In order to meet its Objects, the Fareham Church of Free Seventh-Day Adventists is established to advance the Christian farth, raise awareness of poverty and promote a healthy lifestyle. The Church operates primarily but not exdusively in Ihe Borough of Fareham. The Spiritual leaders (Pastors, Elders. Deacons and Deaconesses) supported by the Trust*s. run the church, and are unsalaried. 4. Review of activities and achievements. The main achievements for 2023 include the following:

1. Aside from the weekly church services open to the public, the online provision for bible studies is an area of growth.
2. The church's pray ministry is growng as we are reaching out to support many people who have diverse needs impacling their heatth and well being.
3. Throughout the year the provision of seminars covering various topics on health and V4ell being, with visiting speakers, continued to be in demand.
4. The church held a special gospel cOn￿rt late autumn to support the homeless. and people going through bereavement.
5. The church continues to provide various evangelistic resources for the public benefrt in meeting the spiritual needs of the people we engage within the community. In considering the above activities and for future plans. the trustees continue to ensure that they are carried out for the Public benefft in accordan￿ wth the Charity Commission's general guidan￿.
6. Review of flnancial activities and affairs In this reporting period a total of £22.583 was r￿1Ved from the church members and supporters who continue to give generously to the aims of the church. The income received went towards evangelism, building and ground mainténance, mortgage payments and general running expenses. The rise in the cost of living has contributed lo a notable increase in rising costs for the utilty bills. Repair and maintenance costs were higher in year compared to the previous year due to essential health and safety work required for general upkeep.
7. Plans for the Fu￿re The focus for future sustainability is to continue to build on the outreach programmes including continued emphasis on promoting health and well being for all, as discussed above to support the public benefft. We remain commttted to ensure general repairs, maintenan and essential improvements are carried out to the church building and grounds, as ne￿Ssary.
8. Approval The Trustees approved this report October 2024. A STEWART (On behalf of Ihe Trustees)