2023-12-31-accounts - Dorchester Family Church

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A Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Charity Number 1163899

Trustees’ Annual Report 2023

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 (part-time) and an Office Manager.

We have a regular Sunday morning meeting at the Thomas Hardye School theatre 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. The group also has some mid-week meetings.

“ 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. These include;

“Connect Groups” : Smaller 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 Youth Centre 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!

“Cameo Group”: a mid-week ministry for women, engaging in a range of activities.

“Men’s Group”: a mid-week/weekend ministry for men that also engages in a range of activities.

“ Worship Team Night” : This group meets once a week. Sometimes this involves having a meal together or playing music together.

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 2023 attendance at our events, in particular the Sunday morning meetings, has continued to increase from 2022, with a typical meeting attracting 210 people. The increase in attendance numbers means that we have to consider other options as the venue is nearing capacity. During this period we have not been able to find venues with a greater capacity, and so we anticipate considering a multiple Sunday meeting approach in the next year, in relation to our current venue, and to further consider a property purchase as an alternative. This approach will be reflected in our financial balances. 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.

In addition, we have run outdoor church meetings, sporting and family gathering events and have also joined with other churches in shared worship and teaching provision. The principal event in this calendar was the Commission Festival.

We have been pleased to actively support the Dorchester food bank and Dorchester Family Support as part of our work delivering outcomes in line with our charitable objectives.

Safeguarding

We continue to operate our safeguarding policy, which is reviewed each April as a minimum. We operate a system of Disclosure and Barring Service Checks, through “31:8”.

Financial Information

Our attached financial report provides details of our financial activities. At the close of this reporting period (31/12/2023) we had total unrestricted funds amounting to £214,915.

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.

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE004515 (England and Wales} REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163899 rt of the Trustees an Unaudited Finanaal Statements for the Year Ended 31 Decem r 2023 A Hunter & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 61 St Thomas Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 8EQ

Dorchester Famil Church Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Page Report of the Truslees Independent Examinerfs Report statement of Finanoal Activiti8S Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 12 Detailed Staternent of Financial Aclivities 13 to 14

Dorchester Famil Church rt f th Truste8s r the Year Ended 1 D8cember 2023 The trustees who are also diredors of the charity for Ihe purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the finanal stataments of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. 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 Finan81 Reporbng StsrKlard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Govoming document The charity is controlled by its goveming documenL and constitutes a Charilable Incorporated Organisation cr8at8d by The Charities Act 2011. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Cornpany number CE004515 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1163899 Registered office Unit 2 Red Cow Business Park Dorchesler Dorset DT11YD Trustees D Keeling A Whiting Mrs R Simons C Osborne L Crosthwaite {resigned 17.10.23) J Kinder (appointed 18.4.23} Company Secretary Independent Examiner A Hunter & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 61 St Thomas Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 8EQ Approved by order of Ihe board of trustees on behalf by: and signed on its A Whiting - Trustee Page 1

Inde endent Examinerfs Re D h ter Famil Church rt to the Trustees of Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Dorchester Family Church {Yhe Company.) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charitys 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 Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Acv). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the C(Knpany 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 charitys accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Chariti8s Act 2011 {Ihe 2011 Acy). In carying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by tha Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnorfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believè: accounting recf)rds were not kept in respect of the Company as requir8d by Section 386 of the 2006 Act., or the accounts do not accord Yth those records. or the accounts do not comply with the auntIng 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 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended practi for accounting and reporting by charities {applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance Yth the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)). I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinalion to which atlenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounls to be reached. Alison Hunter A Hunter & Co Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 61 St Thomas Street Weymouth Dorset DT4 8EQ Dale.. Page 2

rchesler Famil Church ment of Financial Activities he Year Ended 31 Decembor 2023 31.12.23 Unreslricled fund 31.12.22 Total funds Not8S INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donalions and legacies 187.800 189,597 Other trading activities Investment income other incom8 3.284 3.346 6,946 691 3.531 Total 194,430 200.765 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 63,517 50,372 Charitable activities Groups 207 Other 134,061 122,615 Total 197,578 173,194 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (3.148) 27,571 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds broLsght fotward 218.063 190.492 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 214.915 218,063 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 3

Dorchester Famil Church Balance Sheet 31 December 2023 31.12.23 Unrestricted fvnd 31.12.22 Total funds Not8S FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7.593 8.933 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 9,109 208,011 201,602 211.050 217.120 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (3,728) (7,990) NET CURRENT ASSETS 207,322 209,130 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 214.915 218.063 NET ASSETS 214,915 218.063 FUNDS Unrestricted funds 11 214.915 218,063 TOTAL FUNDS 214,915 218,063 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2023. The members have not required the company to oblain an audil of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that Ihe charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of tha charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirefflents of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply wth the requirements of the Companies Ad 2006 relating to financial slatements. so far as applicable to the charitable company. The notes form part of these finanaal slatements Page 4 continued...

Dorchester Famil Church Balance Sheet- conlinued 31 December 2023 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 - and w8re signed on its behalf by: A Whiting - Trustee The notes fom part of those financial statements Page 5

Dorchester Famil Church Notos to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the financlal statements The financial stalements of the charitable company. vthich is a public benefft entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with Ihe Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in acCrdan with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financk31 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements hava 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 reNed and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or conslructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probab18 that a Iransfer of economic benefits will be reqUId in setdement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accwals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the calegory. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to aclivities on a basis consislent with the use of reSoUrs. 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 balan Taxalion Thg charity is exempt from corporation tax on its L*aritable activIts. Fund accounllng Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the tharitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Reslricted funds can only be used for parkncular restricted purposes wilhin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purtKJses. Further explanation of Ihe nature and purpose of each fund is included in Ihe notes to th8 financial statemants. Hlre purchase and leaslng commltments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activtties on a straight line basis over the peri(MJ of the lease. Page 6 continued...

Dorchester Fami Church Notes to the Financial Stateme for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Pension Costs and other postryretirement benefits The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable companws pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the peri(MJ lo which they relate. OTHER TRADING ACTivrriES 31.12.23 31.12.22 Commission Refund Event Tickets Books Newday Fund Income 385 69 49 1,731 1.050 6,918 28 3.284 6,946 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.12.23 31.12.22 Deposit account interest Interest receivable - trading 3,279 67 691 3,346 691 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel{expenditure) is stated afler chargingl(crediting): 31.12.23 31.12.22 Depreciatton - ovmed assets Other operating leases Surplus on disposal of red assets 1,340 37,476 1,577 28,009 {3,531) Page 7 continued...

Dorthes er Famil Church t th Fin h Year Ended tatem nt - continued 1 December 2023 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 Dember 2022. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 31.12.23 31.12.22 Support No employees received emoluments in eXsS of £60.000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donalions and legaci8S 189,597 Other trading activities Investment income Other income 6,946 691 3,531 Total 200,765 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 50,372 Charitable activities Groups 207 Other 122,615 Total 173,194 NET INCOME 27,571 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fofward 190,492 Page 8 continued...

Dorchester Famil Church Notes to the Financial Stateme for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Unrestricted fund TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 218,063 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixiures and fittings COST At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023 17,982 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2023 Charge for year 9,049 1,340 At 31 Oecember 2023 10,389 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 Oecember 2023 7,593 At 31 December 2022 8,933 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.23 31.12.22 Other debtors Prepayments 9,271 177 8,918 191 9.448 9,109 Page 9 continued...

rchesl r Famil Church test or the Ye Financial latemen r Ended 1 December 2 ntinued 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.23 31.12.22 Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Accrued expenses (1} 671 7,320 2,996 732 3.728 7,990 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.12.23 At1.1.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 218.063 (3.148) 214,915 TOTAL FUNDS 218.063 {3.148) 214,915 Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows-. In¢J)ming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 194,430 {197.578} (3,148) TOTAL FUNDS 194.430 (197.578} (3.148) Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.12.22 At1.1.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 190,492 27,571 218,063 TOTAL FUNDS 190,492 27,571 218,063 Page 10 continued...

erF mil hur tatements - continued 1 December 2 23 f rth Y arEn 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued Comparative net movement in funds. induded in the atM)ve are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 200.765 (173,194) 27,571 TOTAL FUNDS 200.765 (173,194) 27,571 A current year 12 months and prtor year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement in funds At 31.12.23 At1.1.22 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 190,492 24,423 214,915 TOTAL FUNDS 190.492 24.423 214.915 A cuent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: IncomiNJ ReSoUS Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 395,195 (370,7721 24,423 TOTAL FUNDS 395,195 (370.7721 24,423 Page11 continued...

Dorchesler Famil Chu Notes to th Fin nci for the Year Ended tatem8nts- continued 1 December 2023 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transactions for the year ended 3lDeMber 2023. Page 12

Dorchester Famil Church Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Endod 31 December 2023 31.12.23 31.12.22 INCOME AND ENDOwmErS Donatlons and legacl8S Gifts Donations Gift aid 156,915 150 30,735 157.937 31.660 187,800 189,597 Other trading activities Commission Refund Event Tickets Books Newday Fund Incorne 385 69 49 1.731 1.050 6,918 28 3,284 6,946 Investment income Deposit account interest Interest receivable - trading 3,279 67 691 3,346 691 Other income Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets 3,531 Total Incomlng resources 194,430 200.765 EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Other operating leases Evangelism l Mission Commission l Mission Fund Alpha Speakers Grft Church Family Family fun day Church Gift Newday Famfest Commission Feslival 37,476 221 11,075 494 550 580 390 2.370 3,833 28,009 751 9,784 30 400 689 1,503 1,655 7,551 6,528 63,517 50,372 This page does not fom part of the statutory financial statements Page 13

orche er Famil Church latement of Finanaal Activiti r Endod 31 December 2023 rthey 31.12.23 31.12.22 Raising donatlons and legacies Charitable actlvltles Travel 207 Other Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 1.340 1.577 Support costs Management Wages Social security Pensions Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postsge and stationery Sundries Training Websilo Software Subscriptions Travel Other direct costs 76.405 21.913 7.932 772 3,893 680 2,407 810 1,742 125 114 2,140 207 10,066 71,775 21.367 8,205 807 153 3.349 216 3,576 125 37 1,863 1,108 4,936 129,206 117,517 Flnance Bank charges 65 81 Infonnation technology Repairs and renewals 2.100 1.064 Govèmanco costs Accountancy and legal fees 1.350 2,376 Total resources expended 197,578 173.194 Net lexpenditure)linGome (3,148) 27.571 This page does not fom) part of the statutory financial slatemenls Page 14