Trustee’s Report
1st January – 31st December 2022
For Wanstead URC, 2022 began on a positive note as we looked forward to welcoming our Minister elect, Rev. Dr. Tessa Henry-Robinson. Tessa took up her role in February although it was some weeks before she could move into the Manse provided by Synod. With Tessa’s arrival, we were granted 50% ministerial allocation, a considerable increase on previous years.
The re-allocation of ministers in the East London Group, Shahbaz took on a greater role with other churches in the Group. Although no longer our designated Minister, he continues to support us in many ways, including some pastoral visiting and preaching and we thank him for his continued support. We give thanks for all the Ministers and Lay Preachers who serve alongside Tessa to lead our worship services.
Following the closure of Wanstead Methodist Church, a number of members have joined our congregation and other church activities including Crafty Coffee
During the year, we were delighted to welcome Jenny and Norma into membership and, at the close of the year further membership applications were pending.
During the summer break, we received approval of our registration to celebrate same sex marriages. It was not long before we were approached by Shane and David who were unable to marry in their home church. Their wedding was a joyful celebration of love following over thirty rejections. Their story reached the local and national press and gave us an opportunity to testify to God’s love for all.
The year was not without its challenges and saw the departure of Bruce, our Treasurer and Linda who helped the church in many ways including organising rotas and taking minutes. We wish them well in Cambridge.
Our Elders have once again worked diligently and have done their best, in difficult circumstances, to maintain the work of the church and to move forward.
We always acknowledge at this time friends who have died during the year. We think of our longstanding member Betty Hume delighted us with her flower arrangements and great sense of humour and our friend, Norman Mackenzie. This report would not be complete without special mention of Reg Cockerell and Chris Walker who both died so close to Christmas. Reg was an Elder and had served as Treasurer and Synod representative. He was also a nationally accredited Lay Preacher and supported the church in many ways, encouraging others in the church who were keen to extend their knowledge and skills. Chris had also served as an Elder and, following the refurbishment of the church, took on the church administration, premises maintenance and bookings, and so much more.
Rest in Peace and ‘Thank You’ for your service to our church and community over many years.
Grace Smith, Secretary
Wanstead United Refornied Church Independent Examlnatlon or the Year Ended 31" December 2022 I repNt to the charity Inkns on my ex•Thnalion of the rAxtnts ofts chwly, set cwt on page5 &9. F the ended 31 Decanber 2022. Respon8lbilltlés and ba¥ls of v¢port As the tharit$ Truslees of the are respwsth tr the reparntKffl of ts acnts in XLXXdan with the requiremgnts of ts Chanti88 Ad 2011 (and as amwthd 20221. Having satIsfd mysew that the accounts d Ihe chaiy are r8quff1 to be Sli1ed undw section 144 of the CharItS Act 2011 and are eligt ts indewi(iert exanNwlTh. I reFKfft n respect (rf my examinatm of Jvur charity's accounts to.. Examir the acCnts urKler sect1 145 Lrf Chaiibes Ad To fdlow the wctedures Ipid in the gwal [8¢ grml by the Chaiity CrrfnmlL ulr seclion 145151 {bl of the Charities Ad To state tther partKyJl8r mattws h8N (m to my altwrtI. Bull of inddent examln•fs sl•m•nt examinalK)n indudes a reTr of the accountin9 rec£rfts kept ty the charty and a aThparison of Iho accounts pre5errted wilh tW recrKd5. YI a150 indwles consKler8t#)n of Y urwual rtems c discJsures in the accounts and seeking explanatK)ns from Ihe Trustees Cwing any mail5. The wc¢edures undertaken do ncrt Fwvits all the evidence Ihal woukl te required in aLKlil, and c(YUenuy no opvi)n given as to ¥thethw th8 a9Xnts we8ent a Irue and fail wew and the reF is linited to those matters set wt in Ihe statement bek)w. Indep•nd8nt •xamlnofs 8lat•m•nt I have compqeted my examinat. I th81 no malters love c(The to my attenti in ccTheckn wbth the examinobon gving me cause lo Wi8ve that in any matsial resFec 1. aCCn{lng recxxds were n( ke0 in res[1 ellhe Church as reqLMed by se(ak)n 130 of Ihe 2011 Act.. or 2. the aUnts do not wilh lts)se recpxds: 3. the accwnls do not cLvnpty with the 8pyknble requKwwts concemiry the frym and content of 8Ctounts set OLrt in the Charit$ IAco)unts and Repts) Regulalv)ns 2008 cther than any rwuiremenl that the accounts give a InR and fair vwi. not a matkn as part crfan WKlepwKlenl exam. I have no concems and have come acr(w rn other Matte n Con wrth the examina¢K to attenti slw)uld be dravm in re1 in er to enat4e a pr(4)er Undndry (rf the cnts to be Independènt Examln•r 2211V2025
Wanstead United Refonned Church Statement of Recelpts & Payments For thc Year Endcd 31" Lkxcmkr 2022 unr••tr D•slgnal•d Réstrlct•d Totsl Totsl FuThls Fundm Fund8 20 RECWPTS Offerings Fund raising and dsn5 Monies raised for outde causes GrR tsx repayments Lega Other Income Property churchlhall eT$ + Marffje Lelting Bank interest & in¥eslmenl inc 18.966 19.049 16.453 1.171 1,412 1.171 1.412 776 3.728 10,C#)S 104 55.396 55,396 43.843 12 Total reCEts n267 1583 74923 75,866 PAYMENTS Mintsty & Missth Fund Church running costs Ministers Expenses Support of oUtse causes Maintsn8nce of thurch buik'ngs arnl grounds ma1rrtenan of Monse Shared Manse Cc*ts Church acliviknes lirt Publutyl other (inc Traidcraft} 34,228 28,1 42.477 24,1 2.Y27 42.4T7 2.27 2.373 3.571 1.727 4.357 1.727 6.697 134 6,668 3.131 10 6.697 134 Totsl paymgnts 7A83 93A46 65M15 NET RECEIPTS I (PAYMENTSI .400) 1.684 (17.6231 10,050 TRANSFERS ben {6,5CQI CASH FUNDS bllwd 1 January 131105 1.327 1684 13616 12(767 CASH FUNDS clfwd 31 Dec•mb•r 4368 119,293 136.816
Wanstead United Refornied Church Statement of Assets & Llabllttles As at 31° December 2022 Unrn#trlc D•slgnal•d R••trictod Total Total Furyl¥ Fund• Funds 2022 Monetsry •ssets Bank current acctsjni De[t accounts 22.528 2.615 3.197 26.678 45,096 92.615 91.720 11Q143 1197 119.293 136.816 Grfl recover4bk Oiher due to chu Inveslments al market va 12 0 174.448 191181 As8ets u1 for church purpo Building5 under slatulryy trusts Church tsrrts 11 Churth EwikJings and manse 11 Fwithiros aTrJ eqUrt Llablltti•s Loans ¢Jrtstanding Si9nrfanI iJedittYs APPROVED by the Tn14• on V Ffjbrry 2026 and slgned on thelr bh•ll by Grxe Smlth (name) Grace Smllh (slgnatur•J
Wanstead United Refornied Church Noles to Financial Statements As 31. t)ec¢mber 2022 I ACCOUNnNG POLICIES the Rer•yts an(1 PajiTts bass aval8L4e to smal ch8rtss. the Unbted Ref0M Churth guKlan(x. 2 FUND ACCOUNTING LeStrthd Funds may te used by the churth for any of ts (dir1 pLtrrp. tjeswated Funds rewesent unrestricted set ashle by the Spear dewiated sxirrrf)ses: they can be transfe8d bgck vrto gwral fixwJ5 at thg decis. Balanc• R•celpts Paym•nts Transf•rs Bthn In year iny In y•ar Fund n•m• & puw: Devek4Theni Fund Manse and Church Mo Garden Bed FWKI R(1 Fund Fk)wer Fund 150 Organ Fund Publicty Tolals for de•lwtsd funds 197 12 1,747 (6.6971 6.500 12 1,747 108 30 17 11.4701 427 787 (1.4711 (7861 ,483) Restred Funds rewewt inc(xne which may te eXpJe on tIM)se rnstrthd oty.ects [VIj8{1 in the terrns of a trust or bequest, donalNXts grants receNed or invited for a speufic purpose. These fvnd8 can only be spent on the SFeth whKh they were gNen. Any remaining bance unspent musl be carried forvrard as a balance thai fwwj fubjre expendtixe on that speofic puw LY retwned., it cannot t absorbed into generdl lunds. B•l•nce Paymnts In In year year Balan Fund name & purpom: In yoar C(xnmL Fwlds Christian Axl Ccthmitmenl for Lrle {ind Gift MacMi18n Carter SupF¢Jt other Charitabbe Giv•)g Totals fr)r re¥trlcted funds {4231 1315) 2.769 250 25 1,052 314 174 1,171 314 (119)
Wanstead United Reforn]ed Church Notes to Financial Statements As at 31. DeceTnber 2022 Total 2022 Totsl 2021 Funds Funds Funds 3 MONIES RAISED FOR OUTSIDE CAUSES CLInmun offerirvJs C(mItMent for Life ChrBtian AKI Harvest Offerr 424 300 52 25 174 174 314 314 1A12 1812 4 PROPERTY INCOME Hall Letb-ngs Manse Lelting 41.458 13,938 41,458 13,938 26.908 16.935 Total property Incom• 66.396 55,396 6098 6 CHURCH RUNNING COSTS Church utilit and Insur8rK Statry a1 phrALxopying Other admii expenses MUS and Lay Preths c1caretakIng 17,025 2.128 9.274 1.975 12.075 17.025 2,128 9,274 1.975 12.075 14,923 2,876 5,885 Total church runnlng costs 77 414TI 24.190 6 MINISTERS EXPENSES Ministers. Exper 2.927 Tolal programm• activlty costs 1927 7 SUPPORT OF OUTSIDE CAUSES chrtian PJ Cornmun Fund Other Charrtable Giving 316 316 718 119 Total support of outslde cau¥es 899 1373
Wanstead United Reforn]ed Church Notes to Financial Statements As at 31° fkLYrnber 2022 Total 2022 Totsl Funds Fund¥ Fund¥ 8 MAINTENANCE OF CHURCH BUILDINGS 3.571 0 4.357 6,888 Total m•lnten•nce ol clr¢h bulldlngs IST1 4367 6.668 9 MAINTENANCE OF MANSE Costs of Tenanted Monse Manse Inswance & Utlibes 2,467 718 718 Totsl of Malnten•nce ol M•n 1,r27 3,131 10 SHAIED MANSE COST8 Payment lo twards reThJvati 6.697 12 moNAy ASSErs The churth are rnt hèJ wi segregated Lnts. Ixrt fLY Ihe sake Ihi5 financial statement the total of exh rnnt is alkcat&J apprcyriatety t? the varK)us fvnds. 13 ASSEfs USED FOR CHURCH PURPOSES The church buildry and the manse at 2 DarKJan Road. Wanste&J. London are vested in URC Thames Ncth Syncrfl Trusl as trleeS and are not curth assets. They are held for the benefit of Wanstead Uniled Rel0d Church in arxtsrdance ¥ith the statuw trusts apFdicable to URC prcwts under the URC h£ts. Fcr 11swan wrposes the thurch Lwikthngs findLMling the Cromwell Hall) are insured by the churth lor £6.688.660 and Ihe manse buikJiNJ for £413.941 The Church Contents inckvjry wjan are wmired by the chwch for £410224 and the manse c(rtents for £S.000. 14 INVESTMENTS HELD FOR CHURCH PURPOSES URC Thames Nth Syr¥)J Tnjst cunp8ny as trustee hobts t behall ofWwtead Uniled Refomed Church investments Imm the disF4)sal of prcyerty under the URC proFerty trusts. Use of Ihe ca181 and i8 5u4.ed lo the apFYowal of Thwnes North Tt Syn(Kl ofthe United Reformed Church. Moneys paJ lo the church are slK)wn Wi these accnts. The Syniyj Trust mpany hobjs beh1 ofthe received as legacies ¢x other grfts The reknase crf to Ihe chwth is decJed by the cthurth 8knie. Amnts rnceNed during the year are IrKlU in these of the investments and der*Jsts and Ihe treatment of the (ryne E as fckn%: ma•1 Value Appllcatlon of Incom• 31.112022 £ 31.122021 £ May Harri8th1 Legacy Retained by URC Tham85 syn 174448 199,181
Wanstead United Refornied Church Independent Examlnatlon or the Year Ended 31" December 2022 I repNt to the charity Inkns on my ex•Thnalion of the rAxtnts ofts chwly, set cwt on page5 &9. F the ended 31 Decanber 2022. Respon8lbilltlés and ba¥ls of v¢port As the tharit$ Truslees of the are respwsth tr the reparntKffl of ts acnts in XLXXdan with the requiremgnts of ts Chanti88 Ad 2011 (and as amwthd 20221. Having satIsfd mysew that the accounts d Ihe chaiy are r8quff1 to be Sli1ed undw section 144 of the CharItS Act 2011 and are eligt ts indewi(iert exanNwlTh. I reFKfft n respect (rf my examinatm of Jvur charity's accounts to.. Examir the acCnts urKler sect1 145 Lrf Chaiibes Ad To fdlow the wctedures Ipid in the gwal [8¢ grml by the Chaiity CrrfnmlL ulr seclion 145151 {bl of the Charities Ad To state tther partKyJl8r mattws h8N (m to my altwrtI. Bull of inddent examln•fs sl•m•nt examinalK)n indudes a reTr of the accountin9 rec£rfts kept ty the charty and a aThparison of Iho accounts pre5errted wilh tW recrKd5. YI a150 indwles consKler8t#)n of Y urwual rtems c discJsures in the accounts and seeking explanatK)ns from Ihe Trustees Cwing any mail5. The wc¢edures undertaken do ncrt Fwvits all the evidence Ihal woukl te required in aLKlil, and c(YUenuy no opvi)n given as to ¥thethw th8 a9Xnts we8ent a Irue and fail wew and the reF is linited to those matters set wt in Ihe statement bek)w. Indep•nd8nt •xamlnofs 8lat•m•nt I have compqeted my examinat. I th81 no malters love c(The to my attenti in ccTheckn wbth the examinobon gving me cause lo Wi8ve that in any matsial resFec 1. aCCn{lng recxxds were n( ke0 in res[1 ellhe Church as reqLMed by se(ak)n 130 of Ihe 2011 Act.. or 2. the aUnts do not wilh lts)se recpxds: 3. the accwnls do not cLvnpty with the 8pyknble requKwwts concemiry the frym and content of 8Ctounts set OLrt in the Charit$ IAco)unts and Repts) Regulalv)ns 2008 cther than any rwuiremenl that the accounts give a InR and fair vwi. not a matkn as part crfan WKlepwKlenl exam. I have no concems and have come acr(w rn other Matte n Con wrth the examina¢K to attenti slw)uld be dravm in re1 in er to enat4e a pr(4)er Undndry (rf the cnts to be Independènt Examln•r 2211V2025
Wanstead United Refonned Church Statement of Recelpts & Payments For thc Year Endcd 31" Lkxcmkr 2022 unr••tr D•slgnal•d Réstrlct•d Totsl Totsl FuThls Fundm Fund8 20 RECWPTS Offerings Fund raising and dsn5 Monies raised for outde causes GrR tsx repayments Lega Other Income Property churchlhall eT$ + Marffje Lelting Bank interest & in¥eslmenl inc 18.966 19.049 16.453 1.171 1,412 1.171 1.412 776 3.728 10,C#)S 104 55.396 55,396 43.843 12 Total reCEts n267 1583 74923 75,866 PAYMENTS Mintsty & Missth Fund Church running costs Ministers Expenses Support of oUtse causes Maintsn8nce of thurch buik'ngs arnl grounds ma1rrtenan of Monse Shared Manse Cc*ts Church acliviknes lirt Publutyl other (inc Traidcraft} 34,228 28,1 42.477 24,1 2.Y27 42.4T7 2.27 2.373 3.571 1.727 4.357 1.727 6.697 134 6,668 3.131 10 6.697 134 Totsl paymgnts 7A83 93A46 65M15 NET RECEIPTS I (PAYMENTSI .400) 1.684 (17.6231 10,050 TRANSFERS ben {6,5CQI CASH FUNDS bllwd 1 January 131105 1.327 1684 13616 12(767 CASH FUNDS clfwd 31 Dec•mb•r 4368 119,293 136.816
Wanstead United Refornied Church Statement of Assets & Llabllttles As at 31° December 2022 Unrn#trlc D•slgnal•d R••trictod Total Total Furyl¥ Fund• Funds 2022 Monetsry •ssets Bank current acctsjni De[t accounts 22.528 2.615 3.197 26.678 45,096 92.615 91.720 11Q143 1197 119.293 136.816 Grfl recover4bk Oiher due to chu Inveslments al market va 12 0 174.448 191181 As8ets u1 for church purpo Building5 under slatulryy trusts Church tsrrts 11 Churth EwikJings and manse 11 Fwithiros aTrJ eqUrt Llablltti•s Loans ¢Jrtstanding Si9nrfanI iJedittYs APPROVED by the Tn14• on V Ffjbrry 2026 and slgned on thelr bh•ll by Grxe Smlth (name) Grace Smllh (slgnatur•J
Wanstead United Refornied Church Noles to Financial Statements As 31. t)ec¢mber 2022 I ACCOUNnNG POLICIES the Rer•yts an(1 PajiTts bass aval8L4e to smal ch8rtss. the Unbted Ref0M Churth guKlan(x. 2 FUND ACCOUNTING LeStrthd Funds may te used by the churth for any of ts (dir1 pLtrrp. tjeswated Funds rewesent unrestricted set ashle by the Spear dewiated sxirrrf)ses: they can be transfe8d bgck vrto gwral fixwJ5 at thg decis. Balanc• R•celpts Paym•nts Transf•rs Bthn In year iny In y•ar Fund n•m• & puw: Devek4Theni Fund Manse and Church Mo Garden Bed FWKI R(1 Fund Fk)wer Fund 150 Organ Fund Publicty Tolals for de•lwtsd funds 197 12 1,747 (6.6971 6.500 12 1,747 108 30 17 11.4701 427 787 (1.4711 (7861 ,483) Restred Funds rewewt inc(xne which may te eXpJe on tIM)se rnstrthd oty.ects [VIj8{1 in the terrns of a trust or bequest, donalNXts grants receNed or invited for a speufic purpose. These fvnd8 can only be spent on the SFeth whKh they were gNen. Any remaining bance unspent musl be carried forvrard as a balance thai fwwj fubjre expendtixe on that speofic puw LY retwned., it cannot t absorbed into generdl lunds. B•l•nce Paymnts In In year year Balan Fund name & purpom: In yoar C(xnmL Fwlds Christian Axl Ccthmitmenl for Lrle {ind Gift MacMi18n Carter SupF¢Jt other Charitabbe Giv•)g Totals fr)r re¥trlcted funds {4231 1315) 2.769 250 25 1,052 314 174 1,171 314 (119)
Wanstead United Reforn]ed Church Notes to Financial Statements As at 31. DeceTnber 2022 Total 2022 Totsl 2021 Funds Funds Funds 3 MONIES RAISED FOR OUTSIDE CAUSES CLInmun offerirvJs C(mItMent for Life ChrBtian AKI Harvest Offerr 424 300 52 25 174 174 314 314 1A12 1812 4 PROPERTY INCOME Hall Letb-ngs Manse Lelting 41.458 13,938 41,458 13,938 26.908 16.935 Total property Incom• 66.396 55,396 6098 6 CHURCH RUNNING COSTS Church utilit and Insur8rK Statry a1 phrALxopying Other admii expenses MUS and Lay Preths c1caretakIng 17,025 2.128 9.274 1.975 12.075 17.025 2,128 9,274 1.975 12.075 14,923 2,876 5,885 Total church runnlng costs 77 414TI 24.190 6 MINISTERS EXPENSES Ministers. Exper 2.927 Tolal programm• activlty costs 1927 7 SUPPORT OF OUTSIDE CAUSES chrtian PJ Cornmun Fund Other Charrtable Giving 316 316 718 119 Total support of outslde cau¥es 899 1373
Wanstead United Reforn]ed Church Notes to Financial Statements As at 31° fkLYrnber 2022 Total 2022 Totsl Funds Fund¥ Fund¥ 8 MAINTENANCE OF CHURCH BUILDINGS 3.571 0 4.357 6,888 Total m•lnten•nce ol clr¢h bulldlngs IST1 4367 6.668 9 MAINTENANCE OF MANSE Costs of Tenanted Monse Manse Inswance & Utlibes 2,467 718 718 Totsl of Malnten•nce ol M•n 1,r27 3,131 10 SHAIED MANSE COST8 Payment lo twards reThJvati 6.697 12 moNAy ASSErs The churth are rnt hèJ wi segregated Lnts. Ixrt fLY Ihe sake Ihi5 financial statement the total of exh rnnt is alkcat&J apprcyriatety t? the varK)us fvnds. 13 ASSEfs USED FOR CHURCH PURPOSES The church buildry and the manse at 2 DarKJan Road. Wanste&J. London are vested in URC Thames Ncth Syncrfl Trusl as trleeS and are not curth assets. They are held for the benefit of Wanstead Uniled Rel0d Church in arxtsrdance ¥ith the statuw trusts apFdicable to URC prcwts under the URC h£ts. Fcr 11swan wrposes the thurch Lwikthngs findLMling the Cromwell Hall) are insured by the churth lor £6.688.660 and Ihe manse buikJiNJ for £413.941 The Church Contents inckvjry wjan are wmired by the chwch for £410224 and the manse c(rtents for £S.000. 14 INVESTMENTS HELD FOR CHURCH PURPOSES URC Thames Nth Syr¥)J Tnjst cunp8ny as trustee hobts t behall ofWwtead Uniled Refomed Church investments Imm the disF4)sal of prcyerty under the URC proFerty trusts. Use of Ihe ca181 and i8 5u4.ed lo the apFYowal of Thwnes North Tt Syn(Kl ofthe United Reformed Church. Moneys paJ lo the church are slK)wn Wi these accnts. The Syniyj Trust mpany hobjs beh1 ofthe received as legacies ¢x other grfts The reknase crf to Ihe chwth is decJed by the cthurth 8knie. Amnts rnceNed during the year are IrKlU in these of the investments and der*Jsts and Ihe treatment of the (ryne E as fckn%: ma•1 Value Appllcatlon of Incom• 31.112022 £ 31.122021 £ May Harri8th1 Legacy Retained by URC Tham85 syn 174448 199,181