REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE004515 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163899
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
for
Dorchester Family Church
A Hunter & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 61 St Thomas Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 8EQ
Dorchester Family Church
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 to 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 13 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 14 to 15 |
Dorchester Family Church
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation created by The Charities Act 2011.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
CE004515 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1163899
Registered office
Agriculture House Acland Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 1EF
Trustees
D Keeling A Whiting Mrs R Simons C Osborne N Power L Crosthwaite
Company Secretary
Independent Examiner
A Hunter & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 61 St Thomas Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 8EQ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 08/03/2022and signed on its behalf by:
Adrian Whiting, Chair of Trustees.
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Dorchester Family Church
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
A Whiting – Trustee
Objectives and activities
Dorchester Family Church has the following objectives;
- To promote the Christian Faith within the United Kingdom and overseas.
• To promote charitable purposes for the benefit of the inhabitants of Dorchester and elsewhere in Dorset including the relief of those in poverty or in need because of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and the advancement of religious and secular education.
The trustees are committed to ensuring that as many people as possible can worship at our meetings and participate in our activities. We support the provision of these activities by employing a Lead Elder/Pastor, an Elder and an Office Manager.
We have a regular Sunday morning meeting at the Thomas Hardye School theatre or canteen and the sixth form centre between 10am and 12 noon, which are open to the public. These meetings enable everyone to worship God, pray and listen to Bible teaching. In parallel, using the sixth form centre, we provide activities for children. These are divided into age based groups (based on school years). They are;
“Live Wires” (0 – 3): This is a fully supervised crèche program for babies. It includes interactive bible based activities including stories, games, craft & prizes.
“Bright Sparks” (4 – 8): This group aims to communicate the love of God to a generation, and empower them to make a positive difference in the world. We promote acceptance of others and nurture a healthy self-image. The activities include; games, singing, drama, Bible teaching, craft and small group work.
“Fusion” (9-12): This runs as a small group format and aims to help children deal with the pressures of teenage life. This involves discussion, games, drama etc.
“Ignite” (13-18): Meets Sundays at The Thomas Hardye School to discuss life and being an older teen, and also mid week to give our young people a safe place to air their views and values.
We provide a range of mid-week activities for all. These comprise;
“Connect Groups”: Mid-week groups that meet in people’s homes across
Dorchester and the surrounding villages. The aim of these groups is to build relationships and to serve others in the community through team based initiatives. Attendance is usually on a geographic basis but groups are open to all.
“Ignite Connect Group”: As indicated above, this is a mid-week group for fourteen to
eighteen-year-olds, its aim is to discuss issues that relate to this particular age group and to give our young people a safe place to air their views.
“Live Wires Playgroup”: This is a mid week group that meets weekly at the Dorchester Rugby Club Clubhouse for parents with young pre-school age children, it allows the toddlers to play together, while the parents or carers have a cup of tea and cake and discuss the joys of parenting!
“Worship Team Night”: This group meets once a week. Sometimes this involves having a meal together or playing music together.
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Dorchester Family Church
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
From time to time we also provide the following course format activities, available to all, to assist in achieving our objectives;
“The Alpha Course”: We run this course on a regular basis in the evenings or on Sunday mornings over a 10-week period. The course involves a meal, a talk and a discussion time. The aim of Alpha is to provide an opportunity for people within the community to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed atmosphere.
“Getting Connected Course”: When people have done Alpha and are often attending regularly on a Sunday, a course is run once a week over a number of weeks to let them know exactly what it means to belong to the Church.
Achievements and performance
During the period January to December 2021 attendance at our events, in particular the Sunday morning meetings, has continued to increase from 2020, with a typical meeting attracting 150 people. With the permission of the school authorities, we had been able to continue our use of a mobile baptismal pool and have been able to conduct full immersion baptism for those seeking it.
We have ensured our venue is accessible on a step free basis, has appropriate sound relays and well-placed screens for reading accessibility.
Through 2021, public health restrictions affected our events (see the section below regarding this). We continued to deliver online Church services and prayer meetings offered throughout the week for the first few months. From May 2021 onwards we commenced a programme of monthly outdoor church services to augment our online offering and begin to draw people back to personal attendance meetings. These were planned in conjunction with the local Environmental Heath Department and proved very successful, with attendances around 125-150 people. In the autumn we were able to return to the school venue, again ensuring we complied with public health requirements and advice.
We have been pleased to actively support the Dorchester food bank and the Dorchester Learning Centre as part of our work delivering outcomes in line with our charitable objectives.
The impact of Public Health Restrictions (PHR) brought about by Covid-19
In relation to our finances, we have seen a reduction in donation income of £1,516 in this year. However, this has been more than offset by our reduced costs, most significantly premises rent/hire. On balance, we have seen an increase in our total available unrestricted funds this year by £14,266 (see below).
As our charitable work has continued, with our income sustained, we have not had to make use of the Government Furlough Scheme for any of our employees, nor applied for any related grants.
We have a forward planning group in place to assist us develop ongoing delivery of our charitable objectives as PHR ease.
Safeguarding
We continue to operate our safeguarding policy, which was most recently reviewed in April 2021. We operate a system of Disclosure and Barring Service Checks, through “31:8”, previously the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service.
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Dorchester Family Church
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
Financial Information
Our attached financial report provides details of our financial activities. At the close of this reporting period (31/12/2021) we had total unrestricted funds amounting to £190,492.
This year we continued to use our funds to give to a range of groups and projects, in accordance with our objectives. The details are in our accounts report.
Reserves Policy
It is our policy to hold in reserves the equivalent of six months’ general running costs including salaries. It is also our policy to hold reserves to allow for the renewal of equipment and assets when this becomes necessary; to reserve for potential changes in staff and to reserve for any planned special events or projects.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Dorchester Family Church
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Dorchester Family Church ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Alison Hunter FCCA A Hunter & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 61 St Thomas Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 8EQ
Date: ............................................. 18th February 2022
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Dorchester Family Church
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Notes Donations and legacies Other trading activities 2 Investment income 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4 Charitable activities Groups Other Total NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
31.12.21 Unrestricted fund £ 31.12.20 Total funds £ 171,261 170,770 - 1,927 - 80 171,261 172,777 130,805 133,961 (65) - 26,255 13,013 156,995 146,974 14,266 25,803 176,226 150,423 190,492 176,226 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Dorchester Family Church
Balance Sheet 31 December 2021
| FIXED ASSETS Notes Tangible assets 9 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 10 Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 11 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds 12 TOTAL FUNDS |
31.12.21 Unrestricted fund £ 6,989 7,509 179,034 186,543 (3,040) 183,503 190,492 190,492 190,492 190,492 |
31.12.20 Total funds £ 8,222 4,876 163,698 168,574 (570) 168,004 176,226 176,226 176,226 176,226 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2021.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet - continued
31 December 2021
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 8[th] March 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. A Whiting - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Dorchester Family Church
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
- Fixtures and fittings 15% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
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| Evangelism / Mission Commission Refund Understanding Yourself Course Books INVESTMENT INCOME Interest receivable - trading RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies Other operating leases Commission / Mission Fund Alpha Speakers Gift Church Family Family fun day Church Gift Support costs |
31.12.21 £ - - - - - 31.12.21 £ - 31.12.21 £ 8,119 8,836 - 200 2,004 36 1,625 101,598 122,418 |
31.12.20 £ 850 120 660 297 1,927 31.12.20 £ 80 31.12.20 £ 21,661 8,450 792 850 1,882 80 1,250 98,996 133,961 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
4. RAISING FUNDS - continued
Investment management costs
| Investment management costs | ||
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| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Property repairs | 8,400 | - |
| Aggregate amounts | 130,805 | 133,961 |
5. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 1,233 | 1,451 |
| Other operating leases | 8,119 | 21,661 |
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.
7. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | |
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| Support | - | 3 |
| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
| 8. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | |
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| Unrestricted | ||
| fund | ||
| £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||
| Donations and legacies | 170,770 | |
| Other trading activities | 1,927 | |
| Investment income | 80 | |
| Total | 172,777 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||
| Raising funds | 133,961 | |
| Other | 13,013 | |
| Total | 146,974 | |
| NET INCOME | 25,803 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||
| Total funds brought forward | 150,423 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED | ||
| FORWARD | 176,226 | |
| 9. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |
| Fixtures | ||
| and | ||
| fittings | ||
| £ | ||
| COST | ||
| At 1 January 2021 and | ||
| 31 December 2021 | 14,461 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||
| At 1 January 2021 | 6,239 | |
| Charge for year | 1,233 | |
| At 31 December 2021 | 7,472 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||
| At 31 December 2021 | 6,989 | |
| At 31 December 2020 | 8,222 |
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| Notes to the Financial Statements-continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors Prepayments 11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Social security and other taxes Accrued expenses 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.1.21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 176,226 TOTAL FUNDS 176,226 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 171,261 TOTAL FUNDS 171,261 |
31.12.21 £ 7,330 179 7,509 31.12.21 £ 2,320 720 3,040 Net movement in funds £ 14,266 14,266 Resources expended £ (156,995) (156,995) |
31.12.20 £ 4,699 177 4,876 31.12.20 £ - 570 570 At 31.12.21 £ 190,492 190,492 Movement in funds £ 14,266 14,266 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net movement At 1.1.20 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 150,423 25,803 TOTAL FUNDS 150,423 25,803 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Unrestricted funds General fund 172,777 (146,974) TOTAL FUNDS 172,777 (146,974) A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement At 1.1.20 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 150,423 40,069 TOTAL FUNDS 150,423 40,069 |
At 31.12.20 £ 176,226 176,226 Movement in funds £ 25,803 25,803 At 31.12.21 £ 190,492 190,492 |
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 344,038 344,038 |
Resources expended £ Movement in funds £ (303,969) 40,069 (303,969) 40,069 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2021.
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| Dorchester Family Church | ||
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| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | ||
| for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 | ||
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gifts | 140,862 | 139,860 |
| Donations | - | 1,600 |
| Gift aid | 30,399 | 29,310 |
| 171,261 | 170,770 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Evangelism / Mission | - | 850 |
| Commission Refund | - | 120 |
| Understanding Yourself Course | - | 660 |
| Books | - | 297 |
| - | 1,927 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest receivable - trading | - | 80 |
| Total incoming resources | 171,261 | 172,777 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Raising donations and legacies | ||
| Other operating leases | 8,119 | 21,661 |
| Commission / Mission Fund | 8,836 | 8,450 |
| Alpha | - | 792 |
| Speakers Gift | 200 | 850 |
| Church Family | 2,004 | 1,882 |
| Family fun day | 36 | 80 |
| Church Gift | 1,625 | 1,250 |
| 20,820 | 34,965 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Exceptional items | (13) | - |
| Investment management costs | ||
| Property repairs | 8,400 | - |
| Other | ||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 1,233 | 1,451 |
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
| 31.12.21 £ Support costs Management Wages 70,506 Social security 23,720 Pensions 7,372 Insurance 765 Telephone 113 Postage and stationery 4,202 Sundries 138 Training 2,583 Website 95 Software - Subscriptions 1,816 Travel 1,264 Other direct costs 3,986 116,560 Finance Bank charges 96 Information technology Repairs and renewals 8,483 Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees 1,416 Total resources expended 156,995 Net income 14,266 |
31.12.20 £ 69,143 19,415 7,140 758 552 2,507 (11) 3,091 95 266 1,551 478 3,091 108,076 60 1,156 1,266 146,974 25,803 |
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