Crossways Community Church
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2023
Contents
Trustees Annual Report 2022/23 ............................................................................................................ 3 Independent Examiner’s Report ............................................................................................................. 5 Receipts and Payments ........................................................................................................................... 6 Balance Sheet .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Analysis of income………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Analysis of expenditure………..…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..…9
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Crossways Community Church Trustees Annual Report 2022/23
Charity Name: Crossways Community Church Registration Number: 1162619
Address : Darent Suite, Acacia Hall, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DJ
Trustee Names:
Mr. Bruce Boateng (Treasurer) *
Mr. David Sinclair (Secretary)
Mr. Stephen Brindley (ex‐officio)
Mr. Charles Lafe (Health and Safety Officer)
Mrs. Kehinde Boateng (People’s Officer) *
* Resigned December 2022
Annual Update
Crossways Community Church has had a change in two trustees this year. We accepted Bruce and Kehinde Boateng’s resignations, and their responsibilities concluded at the end of December 2022. We were sad to see them both step down as trustees, but equally understand that the pressure of their work was causing them to feel like they were unable to commit to the level that was needed. We are so thankful that they helped us through the move to the new building, and we appreciated their insights and wisdom on that journey.
Crossways Community Church follows the constitution that was written when the charity was started. And on a day‐to‐day basis, it is run by the Senior Pastor, Stephen Brindley.
In April 2022 we were still meeting at Stone Pavilion, but after some very successful discussions and an accepted application, we had been agreed a new building in Dartford Town Centre. The building is owned by Dartford Borough Council, and we are pleased to say that we have now moved in and have contracts in place for not just one building, but two! The main building is for hosting our main church services, along with our new office space where our staff work out from. This meant that we also gave notice on, and vacated the office we rented in Crossways Business Estate.
The second building, which we call ‘The Cottage’ will be for our children's ministry, with the potential for either more office space or rentable small meeting rooms. The cottage is still a work in progress as we have been focusing on the main church building first.
We have also set up a new CIC called Crossways Community Projects CIC, which is to enable us to receive grants and put on community events and run community projects. We have started this project by opening a Café (called “The Lounge”) which will open in May 2023 to the public.
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Financial Update
The Church started the year with funds of £66,142 and ended the year on £57,637. As you can see, we have spent some of our savings on renovating, decorating and installing equipment into the new building.
Crossway’s income continues to be generated by donations from our members, which for most of our members is via bank transfers with a small amount from our Sunday offerings. During the year we also received two grants the first from Dartford Borough Council (£8,000) towards our new building and the second grant was from Safer Communities (£1,200) towards running of a warm hub. Our biggest expenditures continue to be our new buildings and our employment of the Senior Pastors and our Social Media & Admin Assistant.
We continue to be members of the Living Wage Foundation. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by almost 10,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets every day needs.
Future Plans
We will continue to work on our new building. Plans include providing a secure outside space for us to enjoy; decorating and updating The Cottage in order for the Children’s Ministry to use the space effectively and finishing the Café ready for its opening in May.
We also plan to grow our church activities – these will include bible studies, family events and community‐based projects.
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Independent Examiner’s Report
This report on the financial statements of Crossways Community Church for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 6 to 10, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
As trustees of the Church you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that the audit requirements of the Regulations and section 144 (2) of the Act does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s.145 (5)(b) of the Act. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Church and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare financial statements, which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations;
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Keith Scudder 42 Frobisher Way, Gravesend, Kent. DA12 4RA
18 September 2023
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Crossways Community Church
Receipts and Payments
for the year ended 31st March 2023
| Receipts Voluntary Income Other incoming resources Total receipts Payments Employment Ministries Events Blessing Training Hospitality Office Venue Utilities and Legal Other Total resources expended Net incoming resources Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2023 £ £ £ 86,626 ‐ 86,626 ‐ 9,200 9,200 86,626 9,200 95,826 33,368 ‐ 33,368 6,175 ‐ 6,175 6,989 1,200 8,189 279 ‐ 279 2,315 ‐ 2,315 808 ‐ 808 30,534 8,000 38,534 12,545 ‐ 12,545 2,118 ‐ 2,118 ‐ ‐ ‐ 95,131 9,200 104,331 (8,505) ‐ (8,505) 66,142 ‐ 66,142 57,637 0 57,637 |
Total 2022 £ 64,314 ‐ |
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| 64,314 | ||
| 21,474 5,060 3,504 449 1,256 694 18,358 5,429 2,413 2,658 |
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| 61,295 | ||
| 3,019 63,123 |
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| 66,142 |
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Crossways Community Church
Balance Sheet
As at 31st March 2023
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Total Total
2023 2022
£ £
Current Assets
Bank current account 57,637 66,142
Debtors
Debtors ‐ ‐
Total assets 57,637 66,142
Current liabilites
Loans ‐ ‐
Creditors ‐ ‐
Total Current liabilities ‐ ‐
Total Net assets 57,637 66,142
Represented by funds
Unrestricted
General fund 57,637 66,142
57,637 66,142
Restricted
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57,637 66,142
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Approved by the Trustees on the 18 September 2023 signed on their behalf below
David Sinclair
Chairperson
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Crossways Community Church
Analysis of income for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Voluntary Income Gift Aid Donations Non Gift Aid Donations Gift Aid Reclaimed Other incoming resources Total Income |
2022 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ £ 63,615 ‐ 63,615 38,573 14,667 ‐ 14,667 16,748 8,344 ‐ 8,344 8,993 2023 |
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| 86,626 ‐ 86,626 64,314 |
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| ‐ 9,200 9,200 ‐ |
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| ‐ 9,200 9,200 ‐ |
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| 86,626 9,200 95,826 64,314 |
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Analysis of expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2023
| Employment Employee Salaries HMRC Employment Aids Payroll Ministries AV Hosts Kids Mens Pastoral Care Communion Youth Events Anniversary Bowling Christmas Community Outreach Easter Fathers/Mothers Day One Off Events Warm Hub Blessing External Internal Training Guest Speakers Staff and Volunteers Hospitality External Internal |
2022 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ £ 32,140 32,140 20,977 292 292 83 720 720 234 216 216 180 2023 |
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| 33,368 ‐ 33,368 21,474 |
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| 5,437 5,437 4,541 57 57 87 343 343 261 ‐ ‐ 76 292 292 95 46 46 ‐ ‐ ‐ |
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| 6,175 ‐ 6,175 5,060 |
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| 52 52 641 ‐ 156 3,096 3,096 958 2,118 2,118 1,479 117 117 81 231 231 189 1,107 1,107 ‐ 268 1,200 1,468 |
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| 6,989 1,200 8,189 3,504 |
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| 57 57 66 222 222 383 |
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| 279 ‐ 279 449 |
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| 1,810 ‐ 1,810 1,256 505 ‐ 505 ‐ |
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| 2,315 ‐ 2,315 1,256 |
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| 509 509 359 299 299 335 |
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| 808 ‐ 808 694 |
Analysis of Expenditure continued on next page
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Crossways Community Church
Analysis of expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2023 (continued)
| Office Advertising Alarm New Venue Furniture and Equipment Printing Refreshments Rent Software & Hardware Stationery Venue Presentation Website Venue Rent Utilities and Legal Audit Banking/Credit Card Charges Card Machine CCPAS Copyright Licences First Aid Garage Rent Insurance Other Two Trees loan write off Total Payments |
2021 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ £ 350 350 653 375 375 ‐ 14,706 8,000 22,706 360 267 267 547 954 954 926 971 971 574 5,066 5,066 9,408 6,843 6,843 2,717 85 85 185 917 917 2,826 ‐ ‐ 162 2022 |
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| 30,534 8,000 38,534 18,358 |
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| 12,545 12,545 5,429 |
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| 12,545 ‐ 12,545 5,429 |
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| 320 320 280 54 54 44 473 473 187 258 258 527 123 123 ‐ 45 45 495 450 450 600 395 395 280 |
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| 2,118 ‐ 2,118 2,413 |
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| ‐ 2,658 |
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| ‐ ‐ ‐ 2,658 |
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| 95,131 9,200 104,331 61,295 |
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