ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31 December 2021
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TRINITY CHURCH, NORTH FINCHLEY (BAPTIST/UNITED REFORMED CHURCH)
Registered Address
15 Nether Street London N12 7NN
Charity Registration Number 1164151
Trustees
The Revd Paul Mar�n Miss Lynn Harvey (Secretary) Mr Ian Anderson (Treasurer) Mrs Sandra Anakwa Mr Ibrahim Rahimi Mrs Ann Doyle Mrs Pamela Sharpe Mr David James Mr John Stewart Ms Ezza�Khoobiari Mrs Susan Stewart Mr Ratna Pradhan (to Jun 21)
Property Trustees
URC Thames North Synod Trust St Paul’s United Reformed Church Newton Road Bayswater London W2 5LS London Bap�st Property Board Unit C2, 15 Dock Street, London E1 8JN
Bankers
Na�onal Westminster Bank plc North Finchley (B) Branch 786 High Road N12 9QT
Independent Examiner
Behnaz Raya�ACCA Expert Accoun�ng & Finance Ltd 71-75 Uxbridge Road Aurora House London W5 5SL
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Annual Report for 2021
The trustees present their Annual Report and financial statements for 2021.
Charitable Object
The Charity is governed by an Approved Governing Document which states that the principal purpose of the charity is the advancement of the Chris�an faith according to the principles of the Bap�st and United Reformed Church denomina�ons to include the celebration of public worship, the teaching of the Chris�an faith, mission, evangelism, pastoral work, the provision of facilities with a Chris�an ethos for the local community and the support of other chari�es in the UK and overseas.
The Church is a Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnership. It occupies premises which are held by the URC Thames North Synod Trust, and are the subject of a Church Sharing Agreement, enabling the premises to be used by the Local Ecumenical Partnership.
Organisa�onal Structure and Decision making processes
Members of the Church are accepted in accordance with the Cons�tu�on. The members Meeting normally takes place six �mes each year and has responsibility for agreeing the overall policy of the church.
In accordance with the Constitu�on, the members appoint up to ten Trustees, who are known as elders. In addition to this the minister (who is also appointed by the church members) also serves as a trustee. The trustees are responsible for the day to day running of the church’s work and witness, and the financial and legal aspects of the charity. All members are encouraged to take an appropriate part in the spiritual and prac�cal tasks involved in the furtherance of the charitable objec�ve.
The constitu�on gives the trustees the power to co-opt up to four addi�onal trustees, but they have not enacted this power during the period of this report.
Relevant ma�ers may be submitted to the Church meeting by the Trustees for guidance, or may be raised by members in Church mee�ng for further considera�on by the Trustees. Though the Cons�tu�on permits decisions to be made at Church mee�ngs by appropriate majorities, the Church seeks to work by consensus wherever possible.
Objectives and Ac�vi�es
In order to achieve the principal objec�ve which is set out above, the Church provides a variety of ac�vi�es both to its membership and to the community generally.
Central to the work and witness of the Church is the provision of regular public services of Chris�an worship. These services take place each Sunday at 11 am. There is a programme of ac�vi�es for children during the Sunday services. The church seeks to be a friendly and welcoming community and anybody is free to a�end any of these services.
The Church operates systems to ensure that all people working with children and vulnerable adults are appropriately ve�ed with DBS checks and are trained in safeguarding procedures.
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The church sees a major part of its mission as providing facili�es for local community groups in its premises through the week. The church has been successful in a�rac�ng a wide range of groups into the church premises, offering a wide provision of services and ac�vi�es to the wider community.
The church has read the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit, and is sa�sfied that the ac�vities outlined above clearly demonstrates that the charity is providing a benefit to the public.
Review of the year
2021 saw the world s�ll in the grip of the Covid virus. Much time, thought and energy was given to finding ways to con�nue church life and the use of our buildings in a way that followed Government guidelines whilst providing a safe environment for everyone. We constantly reviewed regulations and guidance at Elders and Church mee�ngs.
We resumed worship in the church after Easter in April, con�nuing to wear masks and using hand sani�ser throughout the year. We erred on the side of cau�on bearing in mind the number of vulnerable people within our community.
Worship and Spiritual
When we returned to church our worship became what is known as a” hybrid service “– taking place in the church and available live online on Zoom.
Our minister led several weekly Bible studies and bi monthly prayer mee�ngs on Zoom.
Over the Christmas period we were delighted to share worship with St Margaret’s URC – a Carol service and Christmas day in their church, and the Christmas Eve Midnight Communion at Trinity.
We are pleased that the close link forged with them when they shared our premises and worship has con�nued.
Pastoral and Social
Gatherings in person have been limited – once worship restarted in person we were s�ll observing social distancing and encouraged to leave quickly. Those on Zoom fared better as they were able to get into ‘break out groups’ a�er service and share news.
The minister and Elders kept in contact with the congrega�on via a weekly newsle�er, emails, letters and phone calls. Encouragement and teaching con�nued through the prayer mee�ngs and Bible studies.
During August we ran our usual Games afternoon on a weekly basis. As our premises were unavailable due to building work we were able to use St Margaret’s URC and work alongside them again.
Junior Church and Creche.
Junior church leaders kept in touch with families throughout the year but especially at Easter and Christmas. However a�endance at Sunday services by children was sporadic.
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Ecumenical and Denomina�onal
We maintained links with our two denomina�ons (United Reformed Church and Bap�st) through the URC Thames North synod and London Bap�sts. The minister and Church secretary also attended the URC North London Local Area Group mee�ngs
We took part in a Lent study, and Pentecost United service on Zoom organised by Churches Together in Finchley. Members also a�ended the Churches Together in Finchley event for One World Week at St Mary-at-Finchley Church.
Mission and Evangelism
We consider provision of space to local groups and chari�es as part of our mission – giving bona fide chari�es a lower rental. Sadly several groups such as Stroke club and Parkinson dance fell in the vulnerable category and have been unable to return.
We supported Water Aid’s ‘Jars of Change’ Lent appeal. Money was donated in lieu of Harvest gi�s to Homeless Action in Barnet and presents to children of refugees and asylum seekers through New Ci�zen’s Gateway (formerly Barnet Refugee Service).
We supported Pathway a local Chris�an organisa�on working with children.
Refurbishment Project
The refurbishment of the church sanctuary was undertaken during the year. The worship area was out of ac�on from 25 July onwards. Our first service back in the church was 12 December, in time for our Christmas services. The church was fully re-decorated and re-carpeted, with a new ligh�ng scheme installed. Changes were made to the ves�bule, with a new accessible WC and a new store cupboard. A new fire escape door was made through the eastern transept, and a slope constructed to make the access through to the Concourse fully accessible. A new audio visual system was installed, including the capacity to livestream the services.
Financial Review
The Church con�nues to raise the funds which it needs to carry on its ac�vi�es from within its own membership and congrega�on and from income from hiring the church premises. No wider public appeal was made for funds during the year.
The year proved to be extremely challenging financially for the church with the church closed during periods of lockdown and reduced income from hiring the church premises. The church con�nued to receive support from the government’s Covid Job Reten�on Scheme.
The financial results for the year, together with a summary of the accounting policies adopted are set out in the accompanying financial statements.
The accounts show that there was a deficit for the year of £5,245.65. However, this was only possible by drawing down £40,500 from funds held on behalf of the church by the URC Thames North Synod Trust.
The Refurbishment Project was also paid for from the funds held by the URC Thames North Synod Trust. Funds held by the Trust on behalf of Trinity Church at 31 December 2021 amounted to £391,608.52, compared to £764,091.32 at 31 December 2020.
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The Trustees are sa�sfied that they have sufficient reserves at the end of the financial year, together with ongoing income an�cipated, to enable the church to func�on effec�vely in the coming year.
The Trustees have made an assessment of the major risks facing the church, and are sa�sfied that there are policies in place to minimise these risks.
Lynn Harvey (Secretary)
Ian Anderson (Treasurer)
Paul Mar�n (Minister)
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the tru3ta0sl members of Trinity Church North Finch5ey On accounts for Ihe year ended 3111 December 2021 Charity no (if any) 1164151 Sot out on pages FSand1-4 I report to the trustee$ on my examInatn of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusl-l foT the year ended 3111212021 As the charils1$ trustees, you are responslbie for the preparation of the accounts in accordan wilh Ihe requirements of the Charilles Act 2011 {Ihe Acl"). Re3pon81bllllle8 and basls of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounls carri8d out under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable DirectnS given by the Charity Comml88ion under section 145(5){b) of Ihe Acl. Independent examlnerfs Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihat no material matters have come lo my attention in cneCtion wilh the examination (other than that disclosed bebw"> whlch gives me U$8 to believe that In, any malerlal respect.. the accounting records were Th)t kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charilies Act.. or the ac¢ounl$ did not accord with the accounting records., or Ihe accounts did not MplY wilh the applicable requirements Conrning the fom and ntent of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 olher than any requiremenl that the accounts give a 'lnAe and fairf view which is not a matter conshlered as part of an independent examinatlon. I have no concems and have come across no other malters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of Ihe accnunls lo be reached. Slgned: Dato: t( Name: Behnaz Reyati Relevant professlonal qualification(sl or body (if any): ACCA IER Oct 2018 Page7-
Address: ExFert Accounting & Finan Ltd Aurora House 71- 75 UXbrI(e Road Lonfkni W5 SSL Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of ch8rily aOunt5= direcl(ons and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detslls of any items that tha Oxaminor wfshes to dlsclose. IER Oct 2018 -Page8-
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URC FINGHL GE ICQ Unr••trf¢t•d nt•d RMtfkl•d Endowment 811pend InGom• Ta¥ & NIC Mlnl•tOrn OXP¥n••• Bapll•t P•n•lon Contrlbull¢Jn II780.OJ 8,2SO.24 390.18 10.328.13 18,780.J3 6.258.24 380.68 10.328.13 19,287.87 4.000.40 8,908.27 34 767.78 34,767.78 JJ 004.6d W••kly 8h•elA••l•l•nt 8blBry •Thd Oll¢ Tok•n Incom• Tax & NIC 1,337. 3120 1.370.80 36.128.0fj 1.337.60 JJ.20 1,370.00 36,128.58 IAOg.20 40.00 1499.20 34,S63.74 UN••til¢l•d n•t•d Rmtrktsd endowm•nt 3,2N.OJ MlThl•lry Exp#n••• Rod•rnplorl•ilW••kty Sh•rf) oth•1 Exp•ndllur• 3.264ffjJ 3,707.13 113.90 1,192.84 B 093.72 1,342.86 4,800.89 Unr••lil¢t•d 11•d R••trkd endowm•nt El•¢trl61ty El•¢lrlelty.w•fund 08B Y•l•phon• W•t•r 3,07X17 13.003.111 6,667 897. 3,OYO.17 lJ,093.111 6.667.09 8•Y.24 1M4.93 93.39 ,207.93 198.64 1 JlO,10 271.12 18.J2 8 418.32 14 088.08 Bulldlng In•urnM• 4304.08 4,2Q4.08 4,148.09 4 204.00 4 148.09 Tot1 Churah Ullllll•• 12 IJ 234.17 Page 10-
È ACCO YE ENDED dd ton Ma 8• UDr••lrlctod RMtrl¢l•d Enth)wm•nt O•• 2N20.99 Court¢ll T•x 2.420.0# 2,298.05 TolephM• Wal•r 7¥4.16 414.21 1,188.91 737. 774.66 414.28 1.104.91 737.66 4.U7.66 778.79 346.44 1,123.23 679.86 Bulldlng InBufn¢• Unr••trk¢ad D•ll Mt•d R••trkt•d Endtswm•nt 1,321.30 l•llDl•r••t from B•pll•t Unlon Corpornllon Endowmnt Fund Ibllnt•r••t Irom London Bipll•l Propqrty Board Endowment Fund IGllnl•r•Bt from Yrlnlty ¢hurGh Long.T•rm Mant•lth•n¢• FundlCOIP Ilnv 1,321.JO 1,304.83 JO.11 30.13 3.39 74.80 30.13 3.39 1321.30 37.24 Unr••lrf¢t•d n4l•d R••trlcl•d Enthwffl•nt sundry Exp•ndltur• Bink F•• 03.00 200.00 2S3.00 280.00 265.00 200.00 406.00 12 11 Th• lolal h•ld by URC Norih TnMt i• •131.12.2021 h £391,61bJ.Vd. Th• vAlu• of lh• tsulltllngs bi4•d on ¢h• Snwr•d •mounl Imm In•urnNA comp•n polky •mount• to efj,J66.110.00. Lo 11112 Addlngton Dilv•, London N12.. ¢h• v•luo ol lh• IdIng b1• on th• In•yr•d *mobI Irorn In•ur•nM ¢ompiny poll¢y Imount• to £3dO,891.0 UN•Btrkl•d n•t•d R•Btrl¢l•d Endowm•nt L¢ua¢y HMRC R8 Grant .JJg.44 8,J39.U 6,3J9.44 6 J30.44 14,046.Jr 14,046.37 14 TraThBlei R•lo••• ol lund• from URC Tham91 North TwBt io.fjoo.00 40,000.00 40,600.00 40 600.00 60 000.00 so,000.00 Fullern Fuirtitur• ATchltae18 le•• 1,062.00 10,787.20 11,849.20 1.062.00 10,787.20 11,849.2Q -Pagell-