Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2022
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the Charity for the period ended 31 March 2022
Aim and Purposes
Brinnington Community Church (BCC) has the responsibility of working with the acting Pastor Martin Korchinsky in promoting the church in the Brinnington area, and the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
BCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church Centre complex known as the Lighthouse Centre, Brinnington.
Objectives and Activities
The Charity's objectives are set out in its Constitution as follows:
(a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in Brinnington, Stockport and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees of the Charity may from time to time think fit and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the Charity;
(b) to relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship and who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby in the said location and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.
Public Benefit
In planning their activities for the year, the Trustees have kept in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Vision
"Through a process of Discipleship, we aim to bring those who are not yet Christians into an intimate relationship with God through Christ and into intimate relationships with other Christians."
Attract the Community
Using our building
In addition to our main hall and coffee lounge which can accommodate around 80 people we have several rooms and store rooms which are much used by both BCC groups and outside organisations during the week. Renting rooms to outside agencies, which range from Cheerleaders to ABL Health (a lifestyle class for clinically obese), generates an income stream which helps with the rent and maintenance costs of the building and supports our charitable activities.
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2022
We are also delighted when people with no church background are able to make use of our facilities. We also can provide the building at no charge when circumstances dictate. Mr Martin Korchinsky is the principal point of contact for users of the building and is responsible for organising maintenance and repairs to the building and equipment.
Supporting the vulnerable
We have established our own Crisis Fund which provides rapid help in the form of food, rent assistance and other urgent needs faced by folk both in our congregation and, on occasion, in the wider community. This support can take the form of a gift or loan. In addition we have initiated a Neighbourhood Chaplains programme to offer visitation to the lonely, practical help to the infirm and spiritual support for the housebound as needs are expressed. This is on a small scale at present but approximately 10 residents have benefitted from regular contact with a Chaplain. During Covid 19 lockdowns this service was extended to provide emergency food parcels for those isolating. Over 150 parcels were provided and since lifting of restrictions we continue to provide this, as an occasional emergency service, to housebound residents in need.
Food Bank
Chelwood Food Bank Plus run a weekly food bank on a Wednesday afternoon. They are based in Adswood but run satellite food banks in other locations. They store and distribute food from the Lighthouse Centre as part of the Wednesday Drop-In Café. During the year approximately 600 food parcels were distributed, and 1000 people benefited from the program.
Mum’s and Tots
Due to Covid 19 the group for parents and under 4’s was not open during the period covered by this report.
Drop-in Café
Once a week the ‘Drop-in Café’ is open. Members of the local community come in for a hot drink and a snack. We attract people who are waiting for a bus to those who are in desperate need of help. They have a chance to chat to members of the church about anything. We are able provide assistance either in-house or put them in touch with other organisations who can better meet their needs. Approximately 300 people have used this in the last year.
Roc Stars
Funding from Brinnington Big Local to finance an extended program was completed at the end of March 2021. This year we have continued to develop the youth work and outreach into the community. The youth worker and volunteers provided a weekly children’s club for ages 7-11 attended by 20-25 children each week.
Knit and Natter
Since December 2021 a weekly group was set up for those who wanted to share their knitting experience with those who want to learn. Materials and needles are provided for those who do not have any. The group’s main aim is to provide a space and time for socialising and to reduce isolation especially for older residents. Knitting is encouraged but not compulsory as those who
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2022
simply seek the company of others are equally welcome. The group is attracting on average 12 – 15 people a week.
Lighter at the Lighthouse
Since September 2021 a weekly group was set up for those who wish to manage their weight. This involves a weigh in on arrival followed by a social time. Unlike other similar groups there is no charge and no pressure to attend every week. Group members are congratulated when their weight goals are achieved or when progress is made. One of the group’s aims is to provide a space and time for socialising and to reduce isolation. The group is attracting on average 15-20 people a week.
Worship and Prayer
BCC are keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. For example, Sunday morning communion provides a quiet, intimate and reflective environment for worship for those used to church whilst the Sunday lunchtime ‘Bite Size Bible’ gives those not used to being in church opportunity to access a service whilst drinking coffee. Our monthly ‘Bacon Butty’ service and regular ‘Bring-and-Share’ events at the same lunch time slots are also popular. The Bite Size Bible service was also streamed online for the benefit of those unable to attend in person.
This year is our seventh as an independent church. We have been successful in welcoming more families into our church and have kept a similar approach to previous years.
Weekly groups are also held at various houses throughout the week and a monthly prayer meeting is held at the church building, which is open to both the Brinnington community and those in Greater Manchester who wish to pray for the local community. Approximately 30 people are in regular attendance of one or more of these each week.
Church Centre Complex
The Lighthouse Centre is owned by the Church Growth Trust (Reg. charity no. 1138119) and is leased by the Trustees on a full repairing and insuring lease. Several areas of the building fabric have been identified as requiring significant repair in the next 18 months, and as such any surplus funds will be set aside to pay for the maintenance works as they arise.
Volunteers
BCC provides a wide range of opportunities to volunteer and undertakes a full vetting service in line with our child protection and vulnerable person policies.
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant community it is, and all the other members of BCC for their valuable contribution to our ministry and for keeping the church running.
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2022
Financial Review
During this year the Charity’s total incoming resources were £18,146 (2021: £23,224). Approximately 55% of the unrestricted resources were voluntary donations from those who regard BCC as their local church, and 10% from room hire. The remainder was mainly from external sources donating towards specific works of the charity.
Total resources expended were £13,816 (2021: £39,333), and £1,814 (2021: £1,966) was transferred to designated funds to support local, national and international charitable work and £12,037 (2021: £12,758) was used to achieve the objectives of the local church. £0 (2021: £25,113) was expended on restricted projects, and £1,779 (2021: £1,462) was expended on designated projects.
The Charity's free unrestricted reserves (after designated reserves) at 31 March 2022 showed a surplus of £11,113 (2021: £6,818) with designated funds of £2,701 (2021: £2,666) and restricted funds of £237 (2021: £237) as stated in the notes to the financial statements.
Reserves Policy
It is BCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible), which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments, equivalent to £5,000, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time. The balance of £11,1138 held on unrestricted funds, after designations, at the year-end was equivalent to seven months unrestricted payments.
The Charity owns no property or any tangible fixed assets of any value.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Charity is governed by a Board of Trustees.
New Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Constitution of the Charity and are required to be recommended by the existing Trustees.
The BCC Trustees are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the BCC are to be spent. The detailed work of the Trustees is undertaken by agreement in the Trustee’s meetings
No trustees are paid employees, however, Mr Martin Korchinsky is subcontracted on a part-time basis as Pastor of the church
Trustees meet approximately every 2-3 months and more often if needed
Currently no sub-committees have been formed. Any future committee will consist of two or more persons, but at least one member of each committee must be a charity trustee.
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Financial Statement Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2022
Administrative Information
Brinnington Community Church was entered on the Register of Charities on 5 May 2015. The activities of Brinnington Community Church were previously carried out under the financial control of Heaton Chapel Christian Church Trustees and commenced work in 2012.
The Charity operates a Christian Church in Brinnington and works with various other organisations to achieve the objectives set out in its memorandum.
Status Charitable Incorporated Organisation Charity Number 1161525 Registered Office The Lighthouse Centre Northumberland Road Brinnington SK5 8LS Trustees Mrs Anne Rodger Pastor Martin Korchinsky Mr Steven Doxey
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Notes Incoming Resources General Income 1 Investment Income 2 Other Incoming Resources 3 Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Programme Running Costs 4 Pastor and Preachers Costs 5 Property Costs 6 Other Resources Expended 7 Total Resources Expended Net Incoming/Outgoing Resources before Transfers Designated Funds Transfer 8 Youth Project Transfer 9 Net Incoming/Outgoing Resources for the Year Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds General Funds Designated Funds Total Total £ £ £ £ £ 15,866 - - 15,866 17,618 - - - - 1 2,280 - - 2,280 5,605 18,146 - - 18,146 23,224 3,869 - - 3,869 4,238 3,285 - - 3,285 1,664 4,695 - - 4,695 6,183 188 1,779 - 1,967 27,248 12,037 1,779 - 13,816 39,333 6,109 (1,779) - 4,330 4,057 (1,814) 1,814 - - - - - - - 4,295 35 - 4,330 4,057 6,818 2,666 237 9,721 25,830 11,113 2,701 237 14,051 25,830 |
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2022
| Notes Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Current Liabilities Creditors Net Current Assets Net Assets Funds 10 Restricted Income Funds Unrestricted Income Funds General Trustee Designated Total Funds |
2021 £ - 14,051 |
- 2022 £ 14,051 14,051 237 11,113 2,701 14,051 |
2020- 2021 £ £ - 9,721 - 9,721 9,721 237 6,818 2,666 9,721 |
2020- 2021 £ £ - 9,721 - 9,721 9,721 237 6,818 2,666 9,721 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | |||
| 9,721 | ||||
| 237 6,818 2,666 |
||||
| 9,721 |
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Notes to Financial Statement For the year ended 31 March 2022
1 General Income
| General Offerings Regular Direct Giving One off Gifts Gift Aid Tax Reclaim |
Unrestricted Restricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds Funds Total Total £ £ £ £ 1,571 - 1,571 531 10,528 - 10,528 10,125 3,767 - 3,767 4,380 - - - 2,582 |
|---|---|
| 15,866 - 15,866 17,618 |
2 Investment Income Bank Interest |
Unrestricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds Total Total £ £ £ - - 1 |
|---|---|
| - - 1 |
| 3 Other Incoming Resources Room Hire Youth Project |
Unrestricted Restricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds Funds Total Total £ £ £ £ 2,280 - 2,280 2,035 - - - 3,570 |
|---|---|
| 2,280 - 2,280 5,605 |
4 Programme Running Costs
| Church Running Expenses Telephone & Internet Utilities |
Unrestricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds Total Total £ £ £ 945 945 527 470 470 566 2,454 2,454 3,145 |
|---|---|
| 3,869 3,869 4,238 |
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Notes to Financial Statement For the year ended 31 March 2022
| 5 Pastor and Preachers Costs Part Time Minister Training |
Unrestricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds Total Total £ £ £ 3,000 3,000 1,664 285 285 - |
|---|---|
| 3,285 3,285 1,664 |
6 Property Costs
| Property Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cleaning Insurances Repair, Service and Maintenance Rent of Building |
Unrestricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds Total Total £ £ £ 210 210 295 650 650 388 471 471 5,500 3,364 3,364 - |
| 4,695 4,695 6,183 |
7 Other Resources Expended
| Other Resources Expended | |
|---|---|
| Accounts Inspection Book keeping Costs Missions Y4 (Designated) Missions Y5 (Designated) Missions Y6 (Designated) Missions Y7 (Designated) Youth Project |
Unrestricted Restricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds Funds Total Total £ £ £ £ - - - 500 188 - 188 173 - - - 923 1,239 - 1,239 - - - - 539 540 - 540 - - - - 25,113 |
| 1,967 - 1,967 27,248 |
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Notes to Financial Statement For the year ended 31 March 2022
8 Designated Funds Transfers
Gifts to Outside Ministries
| Overseas, including Action International; Kingdom Supplies Gospel 4 Asia National, including CPI, Local Church Plant Local, including Widows Fund, Easter Schools 9 Restricted Funds Transfers Youth Project Management Insurance |
Unrestricted 2021-22 2020-21 Funds Designated Total Total £ £ £ 914 914 984 450 450 491 450 450 491 1,814 1,814 1,966 Restricted Funds £ 2021-22 Total £ 2020-21 Total £ - - 1,210 - - 400 |
|
|---|---|---|
| - - 1,610 |
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Brinnington Community Church Charity Number 1161525
Notes to Financial Statement For the year ended 31 March 2022
10 Analysis of Net Assets between Funds
| Fund balances at 31 March 2022 as represented by: Tangible Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities |
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds General Funds Designated Funds Funds £ £ £ £ - - - - 11,113 2,701 237 14,051 - - - - |
|---|---|
| 11,113 2,701 237 14,051 |
Purposes of Unrestricted Funds - General
Unrestricted funds represent the Charity's reserves that are free to be used for whatever purposes deemed necessary by the trustees in connection with the running of the church.
Purposes of Unrestricted Funds - Designated
The trustees have designated unrestricted fund each year to donate to other causes. This is known as the Mission Fund.
Designated funds left unused at the Year End were,
Year 6 Missionary Fund £ 1,427 Year 7 Missionary Fund £ 1,274 Total funds £ 2,701
Purposes of Restricted Funds
Restricted funds represent the reserves accumulated to be spent on specific predefined projects. These amounts are generated through special collections, grants or donations.
Restricted funds left unused at the Year End were,
Neighbourhood Chaplaincy £ 237 Total funds £ 237
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