## **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. 

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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 

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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. 

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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 finan￿al 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 Finan￿81 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 Y￿th those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the a￿untIng 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 Y￿th 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
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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 acC￿rdan￿ 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 re￿Ned 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 reqUI￿d 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 reSoUr￿s.
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 activIt￿s.
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 r￿ed assets
1,340
37,476
1,577
28,009
{3,531)
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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 De￿mber 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 eX￿sS 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
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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
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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
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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 cu￿ent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds.
included in the above are as follows:
IncomiNJ ReSoU￿S 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 3lDe￿Mber 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 ENDOwmE￿rS
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
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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
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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 finan￿al 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 Finan￿81 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 Y￿th those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the a￿untIng 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 Y￿th 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
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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
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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
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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 acC￿rdan￿ 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 re￿Ned 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 reqUI￿d 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 reSoUr￿s.
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 activIt￿s.
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.
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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 r￿ed assets
1,340
37,476
1,577
28,009
{3,531)
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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 De￿mber 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 eX￿sS 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
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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
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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
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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 cu￿ent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds.
included in the above are as follows:
IncomiNJ ReSoU￿S Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
395,195
(370,7721
24,423
TOTAL FUNDS
395,195
(370.7721
24,423
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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 3lDe￿Mber 2023.
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Dorchester Famil Church
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Endod 31 December 2023
31.12.23
31.12.22
INCOME AND ENDOwmE￿rS
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
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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
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