Crossways Community Church
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Contents
Trustees Annual Report 2023/24 ............................................................................................................ 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 2023/24
Charity Name: Crossways Community Church Registration Number: 1162619
Address : Darent Suite, Acacia Hall, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DJ
Trustee Names:
Mr. David Sinclair (Secretary) Mr. Stephen Brindley (ex-officio) Mr. Charles Lafe (Health and Safety Officer)
Annual Update
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.
This past year has seen substantial growth in our new building. The church services are busier and well attended on a weekly basis, and our weekly activities have increased to include lots of community groups. The building itself, and our second building ‘The Cottage’ is now fully renovated to our standards, and we are enjoying using the spaces for our church activities (including the Children’s and youth work) and community events.
Our community cafe, which is set up with our CIC, is drawing the community in too, and has had a very successful first year. Groups that regularly use the space include Chatter Matters, Knit N Natter, Le Leche League GB, Involve Kent and the walking groups. We then also have many regular customers and lots of walk-in customers too, who all enjoy the space and atmosphere – and our delicious drinks!
Financial Update
The Church started the year with funds of £57,637 and ended the year on £37,956. We are aware that the overall fund has decreased considerably over the last year. This was mainly due to the expense incurred when renovating the new building. Most of the renovation is now complete and going forward although the buildings will need to be maintained we are confident that we have the financial resources to do that.
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. 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.
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Future Plans
This coming year we aim to increase our activities and grow all areas of our church ministries to meet the growth needs that we have seen. With more Baptisms, New People’s lunches and main events like Easter and Christmas being our priorities.
We also aim to increase our Trustee board by at least one more. Our thoughtful prayer into suitable candidates is ongoing but we hope to announce a new Trustee soon.
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Independent Examiner’s Report
This report on the financial statements of Crossways Community Church for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 9, 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
- 09 October 2024
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Crossways Community Church
Receipts and Payments
for the year ended 31st March 2024
| Receipts Voluntary Income Other incoming resources Total receipts Payments Employment Ministries Events Blessing Training Hospitality Venue Office & Professional Costs Total resources expended Net incoming resources Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2024 £ £ £ 66,871 - 66,871 6,549 - 6,549 73,420 - 73,420 38,459 - 38,459 4,472 - 4,472 4,515 - 4,515 157 - 157 1,733 - 1,733 864 - 864 34,944 - 34,944 7,957 - 7,957 93,101 - 93,101 (19,681) - (19,681) 57,637 - 57,637 37,956 0 37,956 |
Total 2023 £ 86,626 9,200 |
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| 95,826 | ||
| 33,152 738 8,189 279 2,315 808 47,313 11,537 |
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| 104,331 | ||
| (8,505) 66,142 |
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| 57,637 |
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Crossways Community Church
Balance Sheet
As at 31st March 2024
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Total Total
2024 2023
£ £
Current Assets
Bank current account 37,956 57,637
Debtors
Debtors - -
Total assets 37,956 57,637
Current liabilites
Loans - -
Creditors - -
Total Current liabilities - -
Total Net assets 37,956 57,637
Represented by funds
Unrestricted
General fund 37,956 57,637
37,956 57,637
Restricted
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37,956 57,637
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Approved by the Trustees on the 09 October 2024 signed on their behalf below
David Sinclair
Chairperson
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Crossways Community Church
Analysis of income for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Voluntary Income Gift Aid Donations Non Gift Aid Donations Gift Aid Reclaimed Other incoming resources Other Income Total Income |
2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ £ 38,531 - 38,531 63,615 14,125 - 14,125 14,667 14,215 - 14,215 8,344 2024 |
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| 66,871 - 66,871 86,626 |
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| 6,549 - 6,549 9,200 |
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| 6,549 - 6,549 9,200 |
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| 73,420 - 73,420 95,826 |
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Crossways Community Church
Analysis of expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Employment Employee Salaries (inc. HMRC) Employment Aids Ministries Hosts Kids Mens Pastoral Care Communion Youth Symphony Operation Hope Events Anniversary Baptism Christmas Community Outreach Easter Fathers/Mothers Day One Off Events Warm Hub Blessing External Internal Training Guest Speakers Staff and Volunteers Hospitality External Internal New Peoples Lunch |
2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ £ 37,732 37,732 32,432 727 727 720 2024 |
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| 38,459 - 38,459 33,152 |
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| 50 50 57 1,058 1,058 343 - - - 117 117 292 17 17 46 329 329 - 799 799 - 2,102 2,102 - |
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| 4,472 - 4,472 738 |
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| 243 243 52 993 993 - 2,251 2,251 3,096 677 677 2,118 173 173 117 39 39 231 139 139 1,107 - - - 1,468 |
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| 4,515 - 4,515 8,189 |
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| - - 57 157 157 222 |
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| 157 - 157 279 |
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| 1,080 - 1,080 1,810 653 - 653 505 |
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| 1,733 - 1,733 2,315 |
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| 171 171 509 546 546 299 147 147 - |
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| 864 - 864 808 |
Analysis of Expenditure continued on next page
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Crossways Community Church
Analysis of expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
| Venue Rent Alarm Repair & Maintenance Furniture and Equipment Venue Presentation Audio Visual (AV) Waste Management & Cleaning Office & Professional Costs Advertising Printing Refreshments Computer Hardware & Software Stationery Professional Fees Banking/Credit Card Charges Card Machine CCPAS Copyright Licences First Aid Garage Rent Insurance Total Payments |
2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ £ 17,231 17,231 17,611 - - 375 10,886 10,886 22,706 362 362 267 1,290 1,290 917 3,614 3,614 5,437 1,561 1,561 - - - 2024 |
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| 34,944 - 34,944 47,313 |
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| 216 216 350 992 992 954 526 526 971 4234 4,234 6,843 439 439 85 650 650 536 - - 54 66 66 473 252 252 258 132 132 123 - - 45 - - 450 450 450 395 |
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| 7,957 - 7,957 11,537 |
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| 93,101 - 93,101 104,331 |
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