2022-03-31-accounts

Hardwick Evan elical Church g

Trustees' report 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Hardwick Christian Fellowship Other name the charity uses Hardwick Evangelical Church Registered charity number 1163049 Charity’s principal address Unit 17, Broadway House, 149-151 St. Neots Road Hardwick, CAMBRIDGE, CB23 7QJ Email address [e-mail] Website HardwickEvangelicalChurch.co.uk

Structure, Governance and Management

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by constitution.

Every appointed charity trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a general meeting of the members of the CIO

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
1	Revd K Gaze	Minister
2	Mrs E Instone-Brewer	Secretary
3	Mrs S Thomson	Treasurer

Objectives of the charity

The objectives of the charity are the advancement of the Christian Faith and other charitable work focusing mainly on Hardwick and nearby villages, to the public benefit as defined in guidance issued by the Charity Commission.

Summary of the main activities of the charity

The church undertook the following activities and encouraged ordinary people to live out the faith as part of a local church through:

• Sunday morning worship and teaching services*

• Meetings in homes for study, discussion and prayer*

• Links with pre-schools, primary schools and secondary schools*

• Links with various community initiatives in the village of Hardwick*

• Various collaborations with other local churches*

• During the Covid-19 pandemic services and meetings have been conducted via the internet. Any face-to-face meetings and activities only occurred under strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines.

Details of the charity's activities

Financial review

At the end of the financial year 2021-2022, the net current assets on 31st March 2022 were £168,685. Receipts in the financial year 2021-2022 were £38,941 and payments were £47,468. Full accounts have been prepared and submitted.

Receipts consisted of charitable giving from members and others who attend the church. There were no significant gifts from individuals this year.

Payments include the salary of one part-time minister.

The charity seeks to maintain a minimum reserve of six months’ salaries and related costs and committed expenditure for rental of the office.

The trustees have no concerns regarding the charity as an ongoing concern.

Leadership Team

The Leadership Team is responsible for discerning the spiritual direction of the church and facilitating growth and development in Christ of church members and the wider community. The Leadership Team comprised the minister and two lay members at the start of the reporting period, with a third lay member being added in October 2021. In addition the Trustee Team comprises the minister ( ex officio ), secretary and treasurer, with the intention to recruit an elected trustee to join them at the July 2022 AGM.

Sunday morning services

We continued with services online until end August 2021 as Covid-19 restrictions were in place, after which time we were able to meet in person again in the school. We have met most Sunday mornings 10.30-12 noon for worship, fellowship and teaching.

We continued to have communion regularly, usually on the 1[st] and 3[rd] Sundays of the month.

We have had four special services that children and their families have been invited to, and these have gone very well, being planned, resourced and run by a skilled member and a dedicated team of volunteers.

Weekday Groups

Weekday groups have continued to meet during the year with a combination of online and in-person meetings for Bible study, prayer and mutual support.

Preaching

Preaching topics during the year included 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, a selection of Psalms, Face to Face with Jesus in the Old Testament, the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and several of the Holy Habits series. Podcasts of talks can be accessed via the church website.

The Living Room

The Living Room has been useful for hosting various small group meetings, especially the weekly dropin and the bereavement support group. Many thanks to Pauline and Julie for hosting these groups. We hope to use the room for a variety of other groups.

Community events

At Christmas time, we once again built a Life-Size Nativity scene outside Hardwick School, together with others from the community who helped with the construction and maintenance. We held Christmas Carols at the Nativity scene on Christmas Eve, adjusting the build so that we could spread out and use much more of the grassed area; this was attended by about 180 people. We also organised carol singing with people from St Mary’s church around the village.

The Advent Window Trail was more low-key this year to allow the children’s team to concentrate on the children's Christmas Special. We gave out ideas boxes to those who had them last year, but this year people were able to find resources themselves to complete the activities.

At Easter we set up a pop-up Easter Garden on the corner outside the school. The focus this year was praying for those in need as a result of the war in Ukraine, and we held a short prayer/reflection time each evening.

Churches working together for Hardwick

Since the start of Hardwick Evangelical Church, we have sought to be in good relationship with the congregation and leadership of St Mary’s Church, Hardwick, recognising that some of what we do is done more effectively as two distinct churches but there are also areas where it is more effective to work together.

In the past year the two churches have continued to facilitate Village Prayers on Wednesday mornings on Zoom.

In collaboration with WCCYM (West Cambridge Christian Youth Ministries), we also presented “It’s Your Move” booklets to Year 6 students at the Hardwick campus of our local primary school.

In September, several people in the church were involved in the Hardwick Eco Event, which was followed on the Sunday by a service jointly with St Mary’s church, where we focussed on God and his creation. In June 2022, we were able again to hold a joint service for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We thanked God for the Queen’s faithful reign, and his faithfulness to her as he has empowered her through the Holy Spirit for her role as Queen.

Working together for nearby villages

Through WCCYM and the annual Joint Church Service, we have many links with churches and Christians in nearby villages, across denominations. A lot of these contacts are centred around youth work but there are other very useful conversations that emerge from the relationships that are built.

As part of the Eastern Baptist Association (EBA), we have additional links with local Baptist Ministers who meet up every 2-3 months for prayer and support.

On behalf of the EBA, we are administering a grant to support a worker in liaising with South Cambridgeshire District Council and the developers of Bourn Airfield and Cambourne West on behalf of local churches across denominations with regards to preparing the way for Christian witness and presence in that development.

Online presence

For some years now, the church has had a website, YouTube channel and a Facebook page. We continue to publish news online for the local community and record our weekly sermons which are made available in podcast form for streaming or download.

Young Church

This year our church children’s work has continued to be co-ordinated by a skilled volunteer, with a team of 12 helping to deliver the children’s work. We were pleased that in September we were able to start meeting together in the Community Room again for Young Church and Tiny Church. This obviously took some adjustment after not having met in the school for so long but the children really benefited from the consistency of having a main leader planning and leading our sessions during the Autumn and Winter term.

At the end of January we made a change to the order of our service with the children starting off in their small groups before joining together with the rest of the church at 11.30am. This has helped the children to feel calmer and to engage more during our sessions and the worship time at the end.

Youth Work

During the last year we have been continuing youth sessions during the Sunday morning service most weeks. Sometimes these have been group sessions, and sometimes one-to-one sessions. At times we have followed the same topics as the preaching series, and at other times we have done different themes or books of the Bible.

At the end of the last academic year in July, the minister and youth leader joined with the curate from St Mary’s Church, to run two sessions for Yr 6s (two different classes) in Hardwick Primary School, to give out the ‘It’s Your Move’ Scripture Union books and do some activities to help prepare them for secondary school. We have the same session planned for later in July this year.

Our partnership with WCCYM has continued, providing additional regular youthwork activities for young people to get involved in. These activities have included:

• Thirst youth service (monthly)

• Christian Union groups at Comberton Village College and RPE and PSHE lesson

• WCCYM weekend and socials throughout the year

• Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing group (which we held in the church Living Room)

Our Summer Party in July will be hosted in Hardwick, on the field at Hardwick Primary School.

We are very grateful to the volunteers from our church, who regularly run the Sunday morning sessions with the young people. Some have also helped with WCCYM activities, including the Thirst youth service, WCCYM weekend, RPE lessons, and socials.

Safeguarding

The church has two experience Safeguarding leads for the church, one having a focus on children and young people, and one having a focus on adults. No additional leaders have been trained this year. DBS checks and updates are carried out through Thirtyone:eight (previously known as CCPAS – Churches Child Protection Advisory Service). The leads are also responsible for updating the policy and any associated Safeguarding procedures for the church.

Mission Links

Our current Mission Links are: WCCYM, Rehoboth Children’s Home in the Philippines, Kathryn Thompson, Central African Mission international, The Lisa Kent Memorial School, GENR8 and the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Once a year, we send a donation to each of our charities. We have a new sponsor child at Rehoboth this year as our previous child has become an adult and moved on.

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the above report.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:

Susie Thomson Enid Instone-Brewer Treasurer Secretary 17 December 2022 17 December 2022

HARDWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

HARDWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Page Statement of Trustee Responsibilities Income & Expenditure Account Balance Sheet Analysis 4t05 Notes to the Financial Statements 6t08 Independent Examiners Report 9tolO

HARDWICK EvANGELI￿l CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL Acriv￿lEs FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Statement of Trustee's Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparlnE the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting standards (UK GAAPI. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust Deed require the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give 8 true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of th eincoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the Charity for that period. In preparin8 those finacial statements, the Trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently: obsetve the methods and priciples in the Charity SORP,. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity IAccouns and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust Deed They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by.. K Gaze Chairman S Thomson Treasurer page I

HARDWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 Note INCOME FROM: Donations 3nd Legacles Investments Other Income 36.415 1,142 1,084 300 36,715 1,142 1,084 79,608 1.815 17.002 2b 2¢ Total income 38.641 300 38,941 98.425 EXPENDITURE ON: Employee Costs Church Activities Administration Costs 3a 24,246 10,050 12,618 24,246 10,604 12,618 24,419 13,517 18,931 3b 554 3c Total expendlture 46,914 554 47,468 56,867 Nèt IncomellExpenditurel 18,2731 12541 18,5271 41,558 Transfers Net Movement In Funds 18,2731 12541 18,5271 41,558 Reconclllation of Funds: Total funds at April 2021 164.187 13.025 177,212 135,654 Total Fund5 at 31 March 2022 155,914 12.771 168,685 177.212 Page 2

HARDWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Note 2022 2021 Current Asset5: Debtors Short Term Deposits Cash at Bank 162 125,707 44,024 169,892 126.806 50,406 177.212 Current Liabilitie5: Creditors Accruals I,IK17 200 1,207 Net Current Assets 168,685 177,212 Total Net Assets 168,685 177,212 Funds: Unrestrirted Restricted Endowment Total Funds 155,914 12,771 164,187 13,025 168,685 177.212 Approved by the Trustees on and slgned on their behalf by: È*A¥ K Gaze Chairman SThomson Treasurer The attached notes form part of these accounts Page 3

HARDWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOA THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 l. A¢countSng Poll¢les al Basis of Preparatlon These accounts have been prepared under the historlcal cost convention wlth items recognised at cost or transaction value unless othen￿lse stated in the relevant notelsl to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Acctsuntin8 and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011. The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. GotnB concern b3515 The trustees consider that the goin8 concern basis is appropriate as they con$4der the reserve levels to be sufficient to ensure that the trustees can meet their financial obli8ations for the next 12 to 18 months and on the basis that the entity is a goin8 concern. Finan¢lal Reporting Standard 102- Reduced dls¢losurè exemptlons The trustees have taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102.. - The requirement of Section 7- Statement of Cash Flows. bl Funds Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the church that are not subject to any restrirtions regarding their use and which are available for application on the general purposes of the executive committee. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the executive committee are also treated as funds which have been given for a particular purpose and which are therefore not available for general purposes. These funds are refered to as Designated Funds. Income Income from planned giving and other donations are wecognised as received. Income tax recoverable on covenants or gift aid donations is reco8nised when the related income is re¢ogni5ed. Grants and legacies are recognised as received. dl Expenditure Expenditure is recorded when payable, and where unpaid at the year end are included as creditors. Page 4

HARDWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 2. Incom• Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 Noie 2a Oonatlons and Lega¢ie5 Pledged Giving Tax Reclaimable Other donations & Legacies 28.302 8,113 240 60 28.542 8,173 33.972 35,311 10.325 79,608 36,415 300 36,715 2b Investments Interest 1,142 1.142 1,142 1.142 1,815 1,815 2c Other Income SCDC Business Grant Fundraising Sale of rÈ50urces Outreach projects Room hire io.lxjo 33 169 169 439 439 183 798 476 476 EBA- outreach fundlng Sundry 3.(X)O 2,988 17,002 1,084 1,084 Total Income 38,641 38,941 98,425 Page 5

HARDWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 3 Expenditure Unrestrlctet Restrirted Endowmenl Z022 Funds Funds Funds 2021 Note Employee Costs 24,246 24,246 24.246 24,246 24.419 24,419 Church Artivities: Church leadership Children & Families, wol Youth work Pastoral Welfare Outreach IDI EBA Outreach Event costs Sunday services Mission giving IDI 3b 851 306 851 178 306 14 333 14 179 146 212 212 156 156 1,223 1,223 540 2,181 300 540 2,177 250 2,177 250 50 4,875 10.050 4,875 10.604 10,150 13,517 554 Admlnlstration Costs: Fee5 & affiliations Property Costs Equipment IDI Training & resources IDI Sundrv Bookkeeplng Recruitment 1.749 8.140 1.369 154 1.749 8,140 1.369 154 1,222 14.128 45 219 96 96 2,947 I,oio loo I,oio loo 370 18,931 12,618 12.618 Total Expenditure 46,914 554 47.468 56.867 Page 6

HARDWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 4. Debtors 2022 2021 Other debtors 162 5. Cash at bank and in hand 2022 2021 Short term deposits: Hampshire Trust Bank Kingdom Bank United Trust Bank Cash at Bank: CAF bank 100,247 25,460 25,000 25,377 76,429 44.024 169,731 50,406 177,212 6. Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year 2022 2021 Trade creditors Other creditors 475 532 1,007 7. Accruals 2022 2021 Bookkeeping 200 At31 March 2022 At 1 April 2021 8. Restrirted Funds Income Expenditure Children & Families Fund A428 Corridor Development Fund Youth Work Fund 10,325 2,700 10,325 2,160 286 12,771 540 300 14 13,025 300 554 Page 7

HAROWICK EVANGELICAL CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIE5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 The Children & Families Fund comes from a donation by Caxton Baptist Church, given to be used towards the cost of employing a Children & Families worker. The A428 Corridor Development Fund is a donation from the Eastern Baptlsts Association to be used in developing the work of the church in the new planned housing developments. The Youth Work Fund comes from donations specifitally for Youth work. Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds Funds 9. Analysis of net assets between fund$ Total Fund balances as at 31 March 2022 are represented by: Current Assets Current Liabilities 157,122 11,2071 155,915 12,771 169,892 11,2071 168.685 12,771 Page 8

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