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2021-12-31-accounts

RIVER MINISTRIES (NORFOLK) REGISTERED CHARITY: 1160192

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2021

River Ministries (Norfolk) Annual Report For the year ended 31[st] December 2021

INDEX TO ACCOUNTS Page
Reference and administration details 1
Trustees Report 2-3
Receipts and payments accounts 4-5
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 6

River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2021 Reference and administration details

Charity name

River Ministries (Norfolk)

Charity number

No. 1160192

Address of charity

1 Queensway Watton Thetford Norfolk IP25 6BL

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: Pastor Graham Thomas Mrs Theresa Thomas Mr James Wright Mrs Alison Wright Mrs Tina Pawsey

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River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2021 Trustees Report

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1st JANUARY 2021 TO 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

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, Mr James Wright, Mrs Alison Thomas and Mrs Tina Pawsey.

The objects of the Charity are:

The charity operates under the working names of Watton Pentecostal Church, Arise Women's Ministry, Watton on the Web and Camera Club.

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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.

This year has been a challenging one in many ways, but we have been able to move forward and once again open up the church for Sunday morning services. The leadership team have worked hard to continue to provide pastoral support and spiritual leadership for people during this year. This has been done in part with the continuation of Sunday services, and online daily Bible verses, weekly Bible studies, Bible quizzes and humorous stories using social media to reach people. The home groups have been able to meet face to face and this has been well received and again offered people fellowship and support during the 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.

However, during 2021 Diabetes UK Watton and District Support Group have had to stop meeting in the church, but they will be re-opening in 2022 and will continue to use the church building.

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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.

3. Watton Pentecostal Church Friendship Club

In 2021 the Friendship club has been unable to meet until towards the end of the year and is now open once again and has well been received by its members

4. Arise Women's Ministry

Arise held a Refreshment Day at the church, which was well attended and although a Weekend Conference was not held the Arise team are planning a Weekend Conference in May 2022.

5. Noah's Ark

During 2021 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 the future.

6. Worship Team

The worship team has done an amazing job of continuing to grow and provide worship whilst the church has re-opened. The worship team have been a vital part of what is offered on a Sunday morning.

7. Visitation team

As the church opens up and restrictions have been lifted, it has been great to see the welcomers on a Sunday morning return to the foyer and offer a warm greeting to people as they come in.

8. Camera Club

The Camera Club meets once a month in the church, this has remained closed but will once again reopen in 2022.

9. Sanctuary Training

We were unable to hold any training events in 2021 due to continuing restrictions. Consideration will be given to hosting these in 2022.

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 2021 Receipts and Payments Accounts

RECEIPTS
Donations, legacies and Grants
Donations
Gift Aid
Legacy
Other Income
Other Income
Total Receipts		 2021
11,597.67
0.00
0.00
11,597.67
0
0
11,597.67		 2020
17,051.08
4,258.40
0.00
21,309.48
0
21,309.48

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River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2021 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		 2021
1,683.72
255.23
0.00
0.00
1,313.42
0.00
3,252.37
0.00
218.00
1,628.83
1,245.46
1,127.57
0.00
29.98
2,154.57
0.00
841.57
91.27
546.35
0.00
646.00
0.00
415.12
0.00
0.00
12,197.09
(599.42)		 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
0.00
223.99
1,035.92
0.00
795.27
366.02
0.00
0.00
891.50
0.00
1,173.77
3,315.33
182.34
14,316.37
6,993.11

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River Ministries (Norfolk) for the year ended 31[st] December 2021 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		 2021
26,671.97
38,000.00
64,671.97
65,271.39
(599.42)
64,671.97
693,206.00
41,071.00
NIL		 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

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