The Gateway Church - Newcastle
Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2021
1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk
THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE 52 Dunholme Road Grainger Park Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6XE GOVERNING DOCUMENT CIO - Foundation registered 29 Oct 2015 as amended 11 June 2020 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1164161 TRUSTEES Sam Douthwaite James Heron Hall Kemi Olantunji Oliver Nicholas Seymour (chair) Stephen Gill (from 21 September 2020) BANKERS Lloyds Bank plc 102 Grey Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE99 1SL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mary Evans Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB
INDEX
Page 1 Legal & Administrative Details Pages 2 - 6 Trustees' Report Page 7 Independent Examiner's Report Page 8 Receipts and Payments Account Page 9 Statement of Assets & Liabilities Pages 10 -11 Notes to the Accounts
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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
From
Period start date
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April 2020
Period end date
31 March 2021
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
The Gateway Church -Newcastle
Other names charity is known by
The Gateway Prayer Watch
Registered charity number (if any) 1164161
Charity's principal address 52 Dunholme Road
Postcode
NE4 6XE
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name
Name of person (or Dates acted if not body) entitled to apOffice (if any) for whole year point trustee (if any)
Sam Douthwaite 1
James Herron Hall 2
Oliver Nicholas Chair 3 Seymour 4Kemi Olatunji 5Stephen Gill
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Dates acted if not for whole Name year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated OrganisaHow the charity is constituted tion (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by Church Eldership Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The Object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in Newcastle upon Tyne and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide. To relieve financial hardship by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide
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Sunday Morning worship, Bible Teaching, Prayer and Children’s “Sunday School” classes, open to the public.
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Midweek “home groups”, open to members of the public, for fellowship, Bible study and prayer. Some of these groups are specifically designed for women and mothers. These groups are held at a variety of different times to make them accessible.
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Midweek group for young people aged 11-18 for fellowship, Bible study and prayer.
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Facilitation of a group in Morpeth led by members who attend Sunday services in the West End of Newcastle. This has seen a small community growing in that area which also invests in our work in the West End of Newcastle.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
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Mid-week prayer meetings and one monthly prayer meeting at The Sanctuary building (St John’s Rd, Benwell), open to all members of the public.
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A children’s clothes bank and “drop-in”. Free refreshments are also given to members of the public. Literature about the Christian faith is made available and prayer is offered to any who’d like it in a variety of languages. Opportunity is given for people to explore the Christian faith if they would like to.
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Regular “outreach activities” take place into Benwell, Elswick, Scotswood and Newcastle city centre, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with members of the public, through verbal and written means.
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Christianity Explored courses run regularly and are open to all members of the public. This is a seven week course, teach people the Good News message of Jesus Christ through the Gospel of Mark.
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Once monthly community meals, hosted at a well known local high school.
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Organised discipleship groups where people can grow in the understanding of the Christian faith.
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Participation in united church efforts to see the Christian faith shared with people throughout the city of Newcastle.
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The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the commission on public benefit.
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
As with all other churches and organisations, the charity has been impacted by COVID-19. We have not been able to host public gatherings but have moved to the online platform Zoom to allow us to continue to fulfill our objectives. Our work in the community with Tabitha’s Place was also put on hold. The time in lock down has been used to formulate how we can still support the community with this work. So far we have not been impacted negatively by the pandemic when it comes to our finances. Many of our members have transferred to online giving and we have been able to save on expenditure by not paying rent for our Sunday gatherings. The trustees are monitoring income and expenditure and, if it becomes necessary, will take measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the charity’s free reserves. As at 20 May 2021, the charity held unrestricted cash at bank of approximately £32,000.
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
We aim to keep at least 3 months running costs in reserve. At this time that is £12,000.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
The charity is mainly funded by the regular giving of church members, and one off gifts from people outside of our community who feel moved to support our work.
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section G Declaration
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Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) O. Seymour
Full name(s)[Oliver Seymour]
Date 13 October 2021
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Gateway Church - Newcastle ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2021 on pages 8 to 11 following.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable 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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mary Evans
Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB
Date: 15 October 2021
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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Notes Income receipts Donations, legacies and grants Gift aid receipts Other Total receipts Payments 2 3 Total payments Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Cash funds as at last year end Cash funds at this year end A Net of receipts / (payments) before transfers Grants & donations paid Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ |
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| 43,488 3,177 46,664 53,522 8,194 - 8,194 2,516 - - - 87 |
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| 51,682 3,177 54,858 56,124 |
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| 36,400 9,341 45,740 47,868 390 - 390 2,099 |
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| 36,790 9,341 46,130 49,967 |
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| 14,892 (6,164) 8,728 6,157 - - - - |
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| 14,892 (6,164) 8,728 6,157 16,196 10,992 27,188 21,031 |
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| 31,088 4,829 35,916 27,188 |
The notes on pages 10 - 11 form part of these accounts.
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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| A Cash funds Cash at bank with immediate access B Other monetary assets Gift aid due to charity Unbanked cash at year-end Grant due to charity C Liabilities PAYE due March 2021 salary paid in April Unbilled fee for Independent Examination Other creditors |
Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ |
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| 31,088 4,829 35,916 27,188 |
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| 31,088 4,829 35,916 27,188 |
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| 414 - 414 1,696 - - - 83 - 9,970 9,970 - |
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| 414 9,970 10,384 1,779 |
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| 370 - 370 382 1,630 1,630 - 810 - 810 630 - - - 300 |
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| 2,810 - 2,810 1,312 |
D Assets retained for charity's own use
| Equipment | Fund to Current which asset value belongs £ |
Fund to Current which asset value belongs £ |
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| General | 1,750 | |
| 1,750 |
Current values have been estimated by the trustees
E Guarantees and secured debts
The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabilities.
The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by
Oliver Seymour
Date: 13 October 2021
The notes on pages 10 - 11 form part of these accounts.
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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1 Accounting policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.
| General | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
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| funds | Funds | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| 2 | Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken | directly | |||
| Senior Elder costs (see Note 4) | 22,395 | - | 22,395 | 23,978 | |
| West End Community Gathering costs | - | 9,105 | 9,105 | 5,160 | |
| General running costs (incl. Tabitha's Place) | 9,727 | 235 | 9,963 | 8,292 | |
| Rent | 1,855 | - | 1,855 | 7,092 | |
| Property costs (incl. equipment) | 1,043 | - | 1,043 | 1,502 | |
| Professional costs (incl. insurance) | 750 | - | 750 | 1,335 | |
| Accounts & Independent Examination | 630 | - | 630 | 510 | |
| 36,400 | 9,341 | 45,740 | 47,868 | ||
| 3 | Grants & donations paid | ||||
| Institutions | 390 | - | 390 | 2,099 | |
| 390 | - | 390 | 2,099 |
4 Transactions with related parties
Sam Douthwaite, a trustee, served as a Senior Elder and the assocaited costs are shown above in Note 2. He was paid for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.
During the year, a son of a trustee was given a gift of £50 for preaching at a Sunday gathering.
Other than direct reimbursements of expenses made on behalf of the charity, no other amounts were paid or are payable to any trustee or to any person connected to them.
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THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
5 Movement on funds
| ement on funds | |||||
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| Opening | Closing | ||||
| Balance | Receipts | Payments | Transfers | Balance | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Tabitha's Place | 1,082 | 177 | (235) | - | 1,024 |
| West End Community Gatherings (WECG) | 9,910 | 3,000 | (9,105) | - | 3,805 |
| Total Restricted | 10,992 | 3,177 | (9,341) | - | 4,829 |
| Unrestricted Funds | |||||
| General Funds | 16,196 | 51,682 | (36,790) | - | 31,088 |
| Unrestricted Funds | 16,196 | 51,682 | (36,790) | - | 31,088 |
| Total Funds | 27,188 | 54,858 | (46,130) | - | 35,916 |
Tabitha's Place is a mercy and outreach ministry offering free refreshments, children's clothes, toys and books. The WECG fund is money received for specific project work in the community; costs include a proportion of rent and property costs.
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