# **RIVER MINISTRIES (NORFOLK) REGISTERED CHARITY: 1160192**
# **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020**
_**River Ministries (Norfolk) Annual Report For the year ended 31[st] December 2020**_
|INDEX TO ACCOUNTS|Page|
|---|---|
|Reference and administration details|1|
|Trustees Report|2-4|
|Receipts and payments accounts|5-6|
|Statement of Assets and Liabilities|7|
## _**River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 Reference and administration details**_
## **Charity name**
River Ministries (Norfolk)
## **Charity number**
No. 1160192
## **Address of charity**
86 Merton Road Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6AZ
## **Trustees**
The Charity is administered by a management committee (Church Council) comprising:
Chairman: Mrs Elaine Hubbard Deputy Chairman: Mr Roger Pawsey Secretary: **To Be Appointed** Treasurer: Mr Jonathan Adams Other Members: Mrs Theresa Thomas Pastor Graham Thomas Mrs Tina Pawsey
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## _**River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 Trustees Report**_
## **TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1st JANUARY 2020 TO 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020**
River Ministries (Norfolk), 1 Queensway, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BL is registered with the Charity Commissioners (No. 1160192) a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Foundation Model.
The Charity is administered by a management committee comprising: Chairman – Mrs Elaine Hubbard.
Deputy Chairman – Mr Roger Pawsey. Treasurer Mr. Jonathan Adams. Other Members – Pastor Graham Thomas, Mrs Theresa Thomas, and Mrs Tina Pawsey.
The objects of the Charity are:
- 1 to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit;
- 2 to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit; and
- 3 to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit.
The charity operates under the working names of Watton Pentecostal Church, Arise Women's Ministry, Watton on the Web, Pulse and Noah’s Ark Toddler and Baby group
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## Charity Activities include:
The advancement of the Christian faith including pastoral care; social action; children’s activities; club for the poor, the elderly or lonely; visitation to homes; working together with other charities and voluntary bodies; 0verseas missions; counselling; women’s meetings; providing Christian resources online and technical assistance.
The year 2020 has been another year of change; both Nick and Flora Nundy have stepped down as trustees on the 29[th] March 2020. We believe that 2021 offers an opportunity to forge new relationships and to work with like minded organisations nationally and internationally, while seeking to support and serve the local community.
This year has been a challenging one in many ways, but probably most of all was the challenge of the lockdowns that have occurred during this year and the decision to close the church doors on the 29[th] March 2020. The Sunday morning services have gone online via social media; this has presented an opportunity for the church to grow in new areas. The leadership team have worked hard to continue to provide pastoral support and spiritual leadership for people during this tough year. This has been done in part with the introduction of the online services, daily Bible verses, weekly Bible studies, Bible quizzes and humorous stories using social media to reach people. The home groups have switched to meeting on Zoom and this has been well received and again offered people fellowship and support during this year.
1. Watton Pentecostal Church Working in partnership for the community Watton Pentecostal Church continues to seek to work in partnership with other groups to offer a valued service to the community in areas where the church doesn't have the expertise to make such a provision. Working in partnership means that we offer the building free of charge, volunteers to open up and offer help by providing refreshments etc. We currently work with Diabetes UK Watton and District Support Group.
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## _**River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 Trustees Report**_
However, during 2020 Diabetes UK Watton and District Support Group has had to stop meeting in the church, but we hope that they will continue to use the church building in 2021.
Watton Pentecostal Church will continue to serve the town of Watton by offering a warm and secure venue for other organisations to provide a service to the town. This is a worthwhile and successful way of the church meeting its obligation of servanthood in the town.
## 2. Watton on the Web
Watton on the Web (WOW) is the name for the internet presence of River Ministries (Norfolk). WOW hosts a number of different churches and organisations.
The main internet site of River Ministries (Norfolk) is Watton on the Web (www.watton.org), which in 2010 received over 28 million hits. An explanation of the vision and services of WOW can be found at www.watton.org.uk.
Other sites owned by River Ministries (Norfolk) include Watton Pentecostal Church (www.wattonchurch.org.uk), which gives updates on church activities and The History of Watton (www.historyofwatton.org.uk), which through local historians explains local history.
In 2020 Watton on the Web invested the fees from hosting missionary ministries back into their own ministries. Therefore, WOW was able to waive payment of £25 from Shalom Africa (Dama Safari), £25 from Aid2India (Fredrick Antony), and £25 from Nest Worldwide Ministries Asia (Raj Kumar).
## 3. Watton Pentecostal Church Friendship Club
In 2020 the Friendship club has been unable to meet since March, however contact has been maintained with members by way of a phone call every Friday. This has been appreciated and looked forward to by the members. We hope that we will be able to reopen the doors in 2021 and again continue to see numbers grow.
## 4. Arise Women's Ministry
Arise was not able to host their usual Refreshment Day or Weekend this year, but went virtual, hosting a virtual weekend on social media and a Refreshment Day. These were well received and participation in the virtual events was amazing.
The Arise team is planning on continuing the virtual ministry until we are able to meet again in person and have plans underway for 2021 and 2022.
## 5. Noah's Ark
During 2020 the group has had to be closed due to COVID restrictions. This has been a challenging year for parents and children, but we hope to reopen the group in 2021.
## 6. FLOS (Fun Learning on Sundays)
The year started well but once again this group has stopped whilst the church is closed.
## 7. Pulse Youth Group
The group has grown and been well received by the young people but has had to be closed since March. We fully intend to reopen once able to.
## 8. Worship Team
The worship team has done an amazing job of continuing to grow and provide worship whilst the church has been closed. The services have gone online using social media to broadcast. The worship team have been a vital part of continuing to connect with the church whilst in lockdown.
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## _**River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 Trustees Report**_
## 9. Visitation team
When the church was open during the start of this year on a Sunday morning a warm and friendly welcome has been given to everyone by the welcomers in the foyer.
## 10. Camera Club
The Camera Club meets on the first Thursday of the month in the church, this has had again to close but it members have been keeping in touch. We will once again reopen in 2021.
## 11. Sanctuary Training
We were unable to hold any training events in 2020 because of Covid lockdowns. Consideration will be given to hosting these in 2021.
Elaine Hubbard, Chair
For and on behalf of the Management Committee
_Office: 1 Queensway Watton Norfolk IP25 6BL Phone: 07976890154_
_Church Address: Watton Pentecostal Church Old Dereham Road Watton, Norfolk IP25 6EB Website: www.watton.org_
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## _**River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 Receipts and Payments Accounts**_
|**RECEIPTS**
**Donations, legacies and Grants**
Donations
Gift Aid
Legacy
**Other Income**
Other Income
**Total Receipts**|**2020**
17,051.08
4,258.40
0.00
21,309.48
0
0
**21,309.48**|**2019**
35,075.15
6,952.14
0.00|
|---|---|---|
|||42,027.29
500.00|
|||500.00|
|||**42,527.29**|
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## _**River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 Receipts and Payments Accounts**_
|**PAYMENTS**
**Church Purchases**
General purchases
Food and Kitchen Supplies
Training
Outreach Work
Activities, Gifts and Prizes
Guest Speakers
**Overheads**
Advertising
Water Rates
Heat, Light & Power
Printing, Postage and Stationery
Telephone and Computer
Car Hire
Repairs and Renewals
Premises Expenses
Vehicle and Travel Expenses
Premises Insurance
Sundry
Licences
Legal Fees
Accountancy Fees
Professional Fees
Subscriptions
Gross Wages
Employers Pensions
**Total Payments**
**NET RECEIPTS/ PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR**|**2020**
64.71
492.36
300.00
0.00
1,103.11
0.00
1,960.18
0.00
250.00
1,913.29
443.94
1,764.82
0
223.99
1,035.92
0
795.27
366.02
0
0.00
891.50
0
1,173.77
3,315.33
182.34
**14,316.37**
**6,993.11**|**2019**
875.11
2,292.29
1,286.00
106.70
10,756.10
0.00|
|---|---|---|
|||15,316.20
0.00
180.00
2,398.71
3,471.42
1,134.11
418.00
606.73
1,417.91
342.31
955.64
0.00
152.30
0.00
930.00
24.00
1,307.35
13,261.32
729.41|
||||
|||**42,645.41**|
||||
|||**(118.12)**|
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## _**River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 Statement of Assets and Liabilities**_
|**MONETARY ASSETS**
**River Ministries**
Lloyds current account
Barclays account
**Total All Bank Accounts**
Balance brought forward
Surplus/(Loss) for year
**Other Assets**
Church Premises (insured value)
Content of Premises (insured value)
**Liabilities**|**2020**
27,271.39
38,000.00
65,271.39
58,278.28
6,993.11
65,271.39
693,206.00
41,071.00
NIL|**2019**
20,278.28
38,000.00|
|---|---|---|
|||58,278.28|
|||58,396.40
(118.12)|
|||58,278.28|
|||693,206.00
41,071.00
NIL|
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CHARITY (OMMISSION
FOR EhGL4ND A.14D WALES
Independent examinerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner'5 Report
Report to the trustgesl
members of
RIVER MINISTRIES (NORFOLKI
On accounts for the year
ended
31S1 DECEMBER 2020
Charity no
{If any)
1160192
Set out on pages
I report lo Ihe truslees on my examination of the a¢¢ounls of the above
charity Ilhe Trust") for Ihe year ended 31. December 2020
Responsibiltlès ond
basis of report
As the charity's Iruslees, you are responsiblo for the preparation ol the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
(-the Act").
I report in respecl ol my examinalion of the Trust's a¢Goun15 Carried out
under seclion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed all Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of Ihe Acl.
Independent I have completed my examination. I ctfynfim that no material maller5 have
examlner's statement come lo my allenlion in connection with the examination which gives me
cause lo believe Ihal in. any material respect..
the accounting re¢ords We not kept In accordance with Section 130
of the Chanlies Act., or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records," or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
conceming the form and conlenl of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any fftqLJiremenl
that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair. view which is not a matter
considered a5 part of an independenl examination.
I have no concems and have come across no olher mallers in connection
with the examination lo which atienlion should be drawn in Ihis report in
order lo ena
e a proper vnderslanding of the accounts lo be reached.
Signed:
Date:
22ThY MAY 2021
Name:
SIMON SKULL
Relevant professlonal
qualificationls} or body
(rf any}:
FFA, FFTA
Addrèss:
SIMARK ACCOUNTANTS. BELMONT HOUSE. 20 KING STREET
THETFORD. NORFOLK, IP24 2AP. TEL.. 01842 754005
IER
Oct 2018
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete rf the examiner needs to 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 tho
examlner wish6S to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018