BETHESDA COMMUNITY CHARITABLE TRUST CHARITY NUMBER 1158979 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 BETHESDA COMMUNITY CHARITABLE TRUST CHARITY INFORMATION TRUSTEES Rev A Docherty [Chairnian} C R Clarke H Cordle P Miller D Sheppard A Allberry TREASURER G L Lawrence SECRETARY C R Clarke CHAIUTY NUMBER 1158979 CHARITY OFFICE 15, Si Margarets Plain Ipsivich IP4 2BB CHAIUTY CORIiESPONDENCE 36, Fraser Road Brdmford Ipswich IP8 4HS BETHESDA COMMUNITY CHARITABLE TRUST CONTENTS TRUSTEES REPORT Pages INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Page RECEIPTS A￿'D PAYl¥fENTS ACCOUNT Page STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Page NOTES TO THE ACCOUINTS Page 10 TRUSTF.E'S REPORT FOR 2022 The Trustees present their report aiid accounts for the year end¢d 31° December 2022 These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Trust Deed and the recommendations olihe Statement of Recommended Practice- Accountiiig aiid Reporting by Charities issued in October 2000 and comply with applicable law. Structure? governance and managemellt. The charity Ivas registered M'ith the Charity Commission on 17 October 2014. The charily is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion (CIO) and is registered charity number 1158979. Charity trustees are appoinled by members ofBeihesda Baptist Church. Objectives and 4ctivities. The objects of the charity are (l ) the advancemeiit of the Christiaii religioii and Christian faith (2) relief of poverty. sutTering and distress in the community {3) the advaiicemeiil of educatioii and (4) other putp)ses beneficial to the community. Thc Trustee5 have paid du¢ r¢gard to the guidance issued by Ihe Charity Commission on public benefit and have slrivcd lo ensure that the charity's reflect this. The main activity lo achieve Ihesc objectives is the operation of the Coffee Shop, reiiamed Key Café, whi¢h s¢rv¢s meals and drinks to Ihe general public regardless of Iheir religion or beliefs. This is doiie w'ithin a Christian settiiig iii which Christiaii literatvre is available and on display. The charily's premises hold events on a regular basis promoting the Cbristiaii faith The cafe ofleis a free listening service lo all member5 of the public who are distressed or have problems that they wish to discuss in confidence. In order to promote Christianity and other charitable putposes, the charity offers reduced room hire rdtes for Christian groups and Not for Profit organisations. Trustees, responsibilities for the financial statements. The Charities Act requires the Tnislees to prepare fiiian¢ial statements for each financial year. which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the eiid of the year and of the surplus or deficil lor Ihe year then ended. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required lo select suitable accoiiiiting policies aiid iheii apply thein on a consistent basis, making judgeineiils and estimates that are prudenl aiid reasoiiable. The Twstees musl also prepare the fiiiancial 5tateinents oil the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to pr¢sum¢ Ihal the charity will conliiiue iii business. The Truslees are responsible for keeping proper accounttng records which disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any time the fiiiancial position of ihe ¢harily aiid ei)able them to eiisure that the financial stateinenls comply iviih the Charilies Act 2011. The Trustees are also responsible lor safeguardiiig the assets of the charity and hence for laking reasonable steps for the prevention aiid deteclioii of frnud aiid othci irregularities. Risk. The Twslees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed aiid systems have been established to mitigate ihose risks. The implemeiilaiion of these procedures minimises those risks. These procedur¢s are regularly reviewed lo ensure that th¢y slill meet Ihe needs ofihe charity. Achievements and performanee. It has been very eiicouragii)g to see a steady increase in the number of people visitiiig our centre called The Key. The café is open three days a week and is proving to be popiilar. As the pandemic has eased many of the community groups and organisations that use our facilities have returned and are Tunning regular programmes again. Income has been very encourdging. gradually increasing throughout the year. We marked Easter with A childien'5 egg hunt. celebrdted the Queens's Platinum Jubilee and held ihree Christmas meals. These events were a great success and provided an opportunity to pre5eiit the Christian faith. We have also continued to fund the provision of Bibles at local primary schools to any pupil who wished to have one. As ever we are gratefi]I for the commitment and work of our staff and team of voliinteers. Our ability to provide good quality food and service is thanks lo them. There have been personnel changes dliriiig the course of the year and we appreciate the flexibility of the leam lo cover this. Ai one point the chefs duties were undertaken by a volunteer which considerably helped the financial situation. Financlal rei'leiy. It is the policy of the charity lo maintain unre5tricled free reserves al such a level as the Trustees consider necessary lo maintain the fabric of The Key Cafe and to provide reasonable funds against any unforeseen cosls that may arise. The statement of financial activiltes show a net income of £92,812 (£64,164 in 2021) wilh expendittire of £93,033 (£67,787 in 2021). This leaves a deficit 01 £221 oinpared to a deficit of £3,622 in 2021. The financial position was looking very ¢ncourdging unlil the huge rise in electricily costs. Independent examiner. It ivill be Sliggested at ihe next Trustees meeting to re-appoint Laiking Gowen as independent examiners of the charity'5 accoujits for the coming year. This report ivas approved by the Trustees on their behalf by 3fA rt( 2023 and signed 011 Aiidrew Docherty Chairnian of the Maiiaging Trustees Independent esaminer's report to Ihe trustees of Bethesda Community Chari¢able"I'rust report to the charity Irusiccs on my examinalioi) of the accounts of Bethesda Commuiiity Charitable Trnst (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2022. Responslbilities gnd basis of report As the charity truslees of the Trust you are responsible lor the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement5 of the Charilies Aci 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respe¢t of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 01 the 2011 Act. In catryiiig out my examinalioii I have followed all applicable Directions gii'en by Ihe Charity Commission uiider section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's stAtement I have completed my examiiiation. I confirn) that no material Inatlers have come to Iny atlentioii in connection with the examiiiation giving me cause to believe Ihal iii any material respect: accouiiting r¢cords were nol kept in respect of ihe Trust as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I hav¢ no ¢oncems and have come across no other matlers in connection with the examination to which attei)tion should be drawn in this report in order to eilable a proper iinderstanding olihe accounts to be reached. Giles Kerkham FCA DChA Larking Gowen LLP Chart¢r¢d Accountants Claydon Business Paik Ipswich IP6 ONL Date.. 2 June 2023 %88= 000 %%x% 888- 888 0￿00￿1 I%8￿%￿8 8&8=88¥ 40a ci 8 ¥ 8 8 8 io ## **Assets and Liabilities as at 31st December 2022** |**Unrestricted funds**
**Monetary Funds**
Barclays active saver account
Barclays Current Account
Cash in hand
Petty cash
**Assets**
Debtors:
Self Raising Flowers
Family of Pat Sloane
Anglia Care Trust
**Liabilities**
Creditors:
Rent Deposits held:
Mrs Manning ( nee Carton)
Mrs Rackham
Mrs Stafford
Balances at 31st December 2021
**Non-Monetary Assets**
Freehold Property -valuation b/f
Additions
Freehold property -valuation c/f
Furnishings & equipment - cost b/f
Additions
Furnishings & equipment - cost c/f
Furnishings & equipment-depreciation b/f
Depreciation charge|**Unrestrict Restricted**
**2021**
30,933
30,933
1,074
1,810
2,884
224
224
33
33
32,264
1,810
34,074
0
0
0
0
0
0
55
0
55
55
0
55
0
0
0
300
0
300
300
0
300
360
0
360
960
0
960
**31,359**
**1,810**
**33,169**
460,538
0
0
0
460,538
75,164
0
7,104
0
82,268
56,044
0
2,555
0
58,599
0
484,207|**Unrestrict Restricted**
**2022**
27,941
27,941
3,515
1,812
5,327
527
527
59
59
31,983
1,812
33,854
60
0
60
390
0
390
0
0
0
450
0
450
0
0
0
300
0
300
300
0
300
360
0
360
960
0
960
31,473
1,810
33,283
460,538
0
0
0
460,538
82,268
0
787
0
83,055
58,599
0
2,555
0
61,154
482,439| |---|---|---| This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: **Andrew Docherty** Chairman of Trustees Date: Bethesda Communih- Charitable Trust Notes to the Account$ for the 'ear ended 31st December 2021 The ac¢oiLnts have been piepard on a receipts and payThKnts basis under section 133 of the ChaiitEes Act 2011 and the accounts comply with the appropriate legal requireTtLents. 21 Mlseellanous Ine•me 2022 2021 12,857.29 7,041.15 30.13 19,928 57 Government support grant COronavin￿ Job Re¢enlion Scheme Other 91.86 91.86 Thc Governement 5UPPOrt grdnt represents income received from the Government to 5UPPOrt the ongoing costs of businesses. The Coronavirus Job Retention Seheme represents incomc received from Government to cover some of the costs of employing certoin members of statTplaced on furlough leave. Both of thesc grants are in Tesponse to the coro)uvirus pandemic. 3) Restricted Fund5 The reslricled funds are for the followng puryyoses.. rhe Outreach Fund is for social events and eniertainmeni. Bal•n¢e •t JaDuar> 2022 Incoming Resourees Resfjur¢e5 Expended Balance 81 31 December 2022 Outreach Fi￿d 1.810 1.812 1.810 ,812 10