BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
CHARITY NUMBER: 1164965

BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2023
Content5
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TrustÈe5' Annual Report
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Flnanclal Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Statement of Cash Flows
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Prlnclpal Addre55
Christ Church
Christchurch Street
Cambridge
CBI IHT
Principal Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
9-11 St Andrew's Street
Cambridge
CB2 3AA
Independent Examlnei
N J Hedger BFP FCA CTA
Chater Allan LLP
7 Quy Court
Colliers Lane
Stow-cum-Quy
Cambridgeshire
CB25 9AU

BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2023
Purposes of the Charity
Biblical Counselling UK IBCUKI exlsts so that people, whatever their struggle, receive wise. biblical
conversational ministry in their local church. To achieve that, BCUK'S mission 15 to partner with local
churches by providing trainirbg and resources that envision and equip interpersonal ministry of the
word which Is both deep in wisdom and broad in reach.
Structure
Biblical Counselling UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation I'Foundation' model constitution),
charity number 1164965.
The Biblical Counselling movement began in the USA and is much more developed there than it is In
the UK. BCUK benefits from strong Ilrbks with two 'not for profit, biblical counselling organisations in
the US. These are CCEF (The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation) and the BCC (The
Biblical Counseling Coalition). Our executive director, Steve Midgley, is a member of the board of
CCEF and a Director of the Biblical Counselling Coalition. Both of these roles are voluntary.
Public Benefit
BCUK has considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and is committed to the
following Objerts..
l. The advancement of the Christian religion by the promotion of the understanding and
practice of biblical coun5elling and establishing and carrying out mlnistrles related thereto,.
2. The relief of need, hardship, physical or mental distress among any persons without
limitation;
3. In furtherance of the above Objects but not further or otherwise:
a. The support by donation5, subscriptions or in any other manner anybody which 15
charitable in law and the objects of which include the advancement of the Christian
religion or the relief of hardship or physical or emotional distress.
b. The support of Christians who are engaged full-time or part-time in Biblical counselling
ministries.
Strategic plannlng
Conscious of the many opportunities the Lord was placing before us to equip local church leaders
and members in pastoral care we embarked upon a period of strategic review and planning over the
last year. This led to a reshaping of our staff team and operations to ensure BCUK is best positioned
to respond to these opportunities going forward.

BCUK'S vision and mi55ion are likely to remain constant in the longer term Isee 'Purposes of the
Charity, above). Over the next five years, however, we have identified four key aims to help direct
how we use our time and resources and the strategic goals that will be our priority over these five
years..
l. Pastors and people are envisioned and equlpped for pastoral care
This means:
Supporting and resourcing church leaders to help them build church communit1È5 which
embrace one-anothering.
Providing training and resources to entourage personal growth and skills in
conversational ministry.
2. Experienced carers deepen their wlsdom and sklll
This means..
Developing, and supportingi consultation and supervlsion for vocational counsellors.
Contributing to higher level training in pastoral care and biblical counsel.
3. Individual strugglers can attess relevant help
This means..
Producing biblically faithful resources for a wide range of difficultie5.
Increasing awareness of vocational counsellors who use a biblical counselllng approach.
These three ministry aims will be underpinned by the following operational aim and goals..
4. Organisatlonal infrastructure enables sustalnable growth of the ministry ot BCUK
This means..
Pursuing lonB-term financial sustainability through sound financial management.
Expanding our development programme to effectively resource BCUK'S vision.
Establishing a robust operational infrastructure that underpins the next 5 years of
growth.
Strengthenlng our communications and marketing.
Strengthening our HR management to nurture employees and optimise organisational
performance.
Charitable Activitie5 and Main Achievements
During 2022-23, BCUK continued to deliver training in the principles and practice of biblical
coun5elling through its Certificate Course in London, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bath, Belfast and
Sheffield, and the Online cohorts. In total, 203 students enrolled in the autumn term, 162 in the
spring term and 70 in the summer term.
BCUK was able to offer the one-week summer intensive in three venues.. London112 students),
Liverpool110 students) and Belfast110 student51- 32 students in total.
10 student5 benefitted from reduced course fees via BCUK'S Bursary Scheme.
BCUK offered the Dynamlcs of Blbllcal Change for Leaders course in January 2023, with 66 students
enrolled. 20 students enrolled in the follow-on course, Helping Relationships for Leaders
During the year we launched DBC for SabbatScals which has proved popular with church pastors. 6
people have taken the Coufse so far.

BCUK provided speakers for training event5 held by 50 local churches, 9 para-church organisations
and 3 theological colleges. Staff also spoke at 12 regional conferences, 3 national conferences
(including Word Alive) and 3 overseas conferences hosted in Australia, Germany and Zambia. Across
these events over 10,000 people were taught and encouraged through teaching on the principles
and practices of biblical counselling and pastoral care within the local church, as well as topical
issue5 such as anger, anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, emotions and identity.
'Mentol Health andyour Church,, written by Steve Midgley and Helen Thorne, was published in
March 2023 - a book that has proven immensely popular with approximately 5,000 sold during the
vear. The book is currently on its third print run and has been the inspiration for various training
events held in the UK and overseas.
Our website received 45% more visitors than last year, with people also returning more frequently
to find out about the Ceitificate Course and annual conference, and to access our resource5. Our
social media posts reached over 20,000 people. Over 1,800 people received our fortnightly news
and blog mailing. 900 received our prayer and financial news bi-monthly mailing.
5 interns graduated from BCUK'S Intern Scheme at the end of their second year and 4 interns
completed their first year. The Scheme partners with local churches wishing to develop biblical
counselling by providing support and mentoring. The 9 irbterns received training through monthly
seminars via conference call, three half day training sessions and regular meetings with their
mentors and local supervisors. 11 new Interns selected from a total of 14 applications from churches
were accepted to join the programme in September 2023, representing all four countries of the UK
for the first time. The new intake have been accepted onto a newly developed version of the Intern
Scheme which will see Interns choose between a church growth track or a counselling track for their
second year. This will allow more tailored training and mentoring depending on the experience and
giftings of the Intern and the opportunities available within their church.
Interns have worked with their church leadership to develop the pastoral tare structures that
undergird wise care, led groups like Real Change or seminars on a variety of topics and met with
individuals for l..1 conversation5. All these activities have helped whole churches grow in wise
conversations with one another and establish deeper confidence that there is help and hope to be
found in the wisdom of God for all of life's experiences.
Summer 2023 saw the culmination of the two-year family care research project. This reviewed the
support received by Christian parents of fostered and adopted children. Rachel Maclure was
employed to undertake this research, having gained a unique insight into the challenge5 and joys
faced by parents of care-experienced children in her previous role at the charity Home for Good. We
are thankful to God for the generosity of donors who made this project Possible. The report is
available to download on our website and offers insights for parentslcarers of care-experience
children and their supporters, and makes recommendations for future research and practice.
Flnanclal Revlew
Income
The start of the year Saw a significant reshaping of our staff team to create a new senior leadership
team, and the recruitment of additional ministry and support st?ff'. a new Director of the Certificate
Course, Head of Communications, Finance & Operations Administrator and Executive Assistant.
Most signlficantlyl Steve Midgley IExecutive Director). stepped down from his position as Vicar of

Christ Church Cambridge to take up employment with BCUK and devote almost all his time to its
leadership.
We do thank the Lord for the way the prayers and generosity of our Partners has made these
appointments possible. We are especially thankful for a one-off donation of £200k via Stewardship
Ireceived In 2021-221 and a grant of £230k over 3 years from The Lauderdale Trust. This financSal
support has enabled us to bring about this Step-change in BCUK'S staffing and ministry.
The family care research project also received £17.6k of restricted donations during the year to fund
the salary of Rachel Maclure.
For the reasons outlined above, our donation and grant income continues to be significantly higher
than prior to September 2021, at £202k12021-22'. £398kl.
Regular giving grew by IO%12021-22.. 15%1 and one-off gifts were larger than prior year at £56k
12021-22.. £30kl. It Is envisioned this donor base will steadily grow over the coming years.
Expendlture
The significant increase in staffing costs to £389k12021-22.' £166kl accounts for the majority of the
increase in expenditure this year.
A one-off payment of £74k was made to the Christian Counselling & Educational Foundation ICCEFI
to cover fees relating to the Certificate Course for 2021-22 whi15t negotiations on the purchase of
the course licenses finalised. We are grateful to CCEF for their kindness in allowing us to use their
course material for a much reduced fee going-forwards, and adapt it to suit a UK audience. Our
belief is that this material will better equip people to give wise, biblical counsel to others in their
local church.
In the Autumn of 2023 BCUK will launch its new website and branding, which we pray will enable
users to more easily identify us, and access our resources and training. This will Integrate with our
new CRM bringing efficiencies to our workflows. The cost of the new website and branding is
reflected in Support Costs and accounts for the increase on prior year.
Reserve5
The reserves that have accumulated at year-end will be used to fund the increased staff costs whilst
a growing donor base is established and hopefully applications to grant-fundinE bodies are
successful. The significantly reduced fee for Certificate Course material from CCEF will also help us to
achieve financial sustainability over the coming years.'A proportion of our capital is held back in line
with our resewes pollcy.
Grant Making Policies
BCUK'S Church-based Intern Scheme seeks to assist churches who want to develop a
biblical counselling approach to ministry. Where a local church ha5 identified an individual with
training and gifting in biblical counselling, this scheme provides a framework to support that
person's development and the development of their ministrv.
All the grants and other assistar*ce provided as part of the Internship Scheme are awarded on an
objective basis in accordance with the criteria detailed in the application form and accompanying
leaflet which is found on the BCUK website. This include5. but is not limited to, the appllcanvs

previous relevant training and experience, and how the local church intends to use the applicant to
develop a biblical counselling approach to ministry.
The David Powlison Memorial Grant scheme which, twice a year, offers a small lup to £2,5001 studv
grant to an indivldual who has completed the certificate course, is active in biblical counselling
ministry and who wishes to undertake advanced study in fields that will promote thought leadership
within the UK.
Governance and ManaEÈment
Tmstees
From I September 2022 to the time at which these accounts were approved the following people
served as Trustees of Biblical Counselling UK..
Mike Warren (Chairl
Allan Beckett
Katherine Cornes
Joanna Jackson
Sally Orwin Lee
Fred Paton (Treasurer)
Abigail Richardson lappointed 22 November 20221
Christine Robinson
Roxana Stanciu
Tarita Smallwood served as Secretary during the year. She is a staff member of 8CUK and not a
Trustee.
NÈW Trustees must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the
charity trustees. Individua15 selected for appointment as charity trustees, will be required to have
the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administrètion of the charity. They are
appointed for 3 years in the first instance. There is no limit on the number of time5 they may be
reappointed as a Trustee but a review is undertaken by the Board after 9 consecutive years to
determine whether reappointment is in the best interest5 of the charity.
The Trustees delegate the day-to-day management of the charity to the Executive Director, Steve
Midglev.
Plans for Future Periods
The certificate course that we offer is central to the way we support churches and help them
improve the pastoral care they provide to their congregations and communities. In the coming year5
we will be revising several of our exlsting modules and writing some entirely new courses to provide
more introductory material and to extend the range of issues our courses address. We also intend to
open 2-3 new regional training centre5 in September 2024.
In March 2023, we published a book focussing on Mental Health and the Church. It has generated
considerable interest and we have plans for further church-based training over the coming year.
2023-24 will also see the launch of our new website with an increase in the range of information and
resources available.

The residential conference in 2024 will focus on the issue of loss- not only addressing bereavement
but also other ways that people experience105s in their lives. New resources specific to the
conference theme will be made available. A new addition for 2024 will be three regional conferences
to supplement the main national residential conference.
Regular'roundtable, consultations will continue twice a year. These Serve as a forum where pastoral
provision is discussed and serve as a stimulus to the creatlon of future resoLtrces and training.
Rev'd Mike Warren
Chair
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BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the tharity for the year ended
31 August 2023.
Responsibilitle5 and bas15 of report
As the charitvs trustees you ère responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statemènt
Slnce the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body Ilsted
in section 145 of the Act. I confirrn that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a
member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wale5.
I have completed my eKamination. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to frty attentlon in
connection with the examlnation giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Acl;
or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities IActounts and Reports) Regulation5 2008 other than any
requirement that the account5 give 8'true and fairview, which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 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.
NJ Hedger BFP FCA cfA
Choter All¢yn LLP
7 Quy Court
Colliers Lone
Stow-cum-Quy
Combridgeshire
Cb25 9AU
Date.. 16 November 2023

BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Note Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Total
Funds 2022-23
Total
2021-22
Income
Donations and legacies
Charitable activity
Advancement of Christian gospel
Investment Income
138.315
63.617 201,932
398,186
403,202
24
403,202
44
406,367
Total Income
541,541
63,617 605,158
804.561
Expenditure
Charitable activity
Advancement of Christlan Eospel
Fundraising
Total Expenditure
523,047
8,068
531,115
149,372 672,419
8,068
149,372 680,487
420,556
5,367
425,913
Net Income/{Expendlturel
IOA25
{85,7551 175,300)
378.638
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carrled Forward
532,340
542,766
85,755 618,095
542,766
239,457
618,095
Income and expenditure is derived solely from continuing operations.
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BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023
2023
2022
Note
Current Assets
Oebtors
Cash at Bank and In Hand
39,285
607,726
647,011
27,280
698,047
725,327
Current Liabilities
Creditors Due Within One Year
104,245
107,232
NET CURRENT ASSETS
542,766
618,095
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
542,766
618,095
NET ASSETS
542,766
618,095
FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricted
li
542,766
532,340
85,755
618.095
542.766
Approved by the Tru5tee5 on
and signed on its behalf bv..
Rev'd Mike Warren Ichalrl
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BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
2023
20?2
Note
Cash flow5 from operatinE adlvltles
Net cash provided by lused in) operating
activities
13
190,3211
378,018
Change In cash and cash equivalent5 in the
reporting period
14
190,3211
378,018
Cash and cash equivalents at the beglnnlng
of the reportlng period
698,047
320,029
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reportlng perlod
607.726
698,047
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BIBLICAL COUNSELLING UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
I BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention The charity
constitutes a public benetit entitv as defined by FRS 102 The firbar)cial statements have been
prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance wlth the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019 the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102 the Charities Act 2011
the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
2 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts have been prepared using the accruals basis of accounting. The accounts present a
true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined below. No changes to
accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period and no material prior year errors have
been identified.
The Trustees consider that the adoption of the golng concern basis continues to be appropriate in
light of=
the Significant cash reserves,. and,
the fact that the Certificate Course expenses are highly correlated with course income and
are funded through advance payment by course participants.
2.1 INCOME
Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statemer)t of Financial Activlties ISOFAI when-
the charity becomes entitled to the re50urces,'
it is more likely thall not that the trustees will receive the resources,. and
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or
permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are
met15.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORPI.
Donations and honorariums are reported gross and any related payment processin8 Costs are
reported in expenditure. Donations receivable for the general purposes of the charity are credited to
Unrestricted Funds. Donations for purposes restricted by the wishes of the donor are taken to
Restricted Funds where these wishes are legally binding on the Trustees of 8iblical Counselling UK.
Royalties from book sales that are given dlrectly to BCUK from the publisher, on the instruction of
the authorlsl, are treated as donations receivable.
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In the case of performante related grants, income is only recognised to the extent that the charity
has provided the speclfied goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the
performance related conditions are met15.16 FRS 102 SORPI.
Tax reclaims on donatlons and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift
Aid amount recovered on a donation 15 corisidered to be part of that gift and 15 treated as an
addition to the same fund as the Inltlal donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have
specified otheiwise.
Support costs
The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.
Investment income
This is income from interest and is included in the accounts when receipt is probably and the
amount receivable can be measured reliably.
2.2 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liablllty recognltlon
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be
measured with reasonable certainty.
Fundraising cost5
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the charlty to raise funds for its
charitable purposes and includes the proportion of salary costs lallocated according to staff timel
that relates to fundraising and development work.
Governance and Support costs
Support Costs have been allocated between governance costs and other sUPPOrt. Governance costs
comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and it5 compliance with regulation
and good practice.
Grants with performance tonditlons
Liabillties arising from legal or constructive obllgations that commlt the charity to expenditure are
recognised in the accounts in full when all of the following criteria are met..
Obligation- a present legal or constructive obligation exists at the balance sheet date as a
result of a past event.
Probable- it is more likely than not that a transfer of economlc benefits, often cash, will be
required in settlement.
Mea5urement- the amount of the obligation can be measured or estimated reliablv.
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Deferred Income
Termly fees for the Certificate Course are received from students in advance and accounted for as a
liability and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income. Deferred income is released to income
in the reporting period in which the course takes place.
Provisions for Liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical tost and then subsequently measured at the
best estlmate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
3 ANALYSIS OF INCOME
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2022-23
Total
2021-22
Donations and legacies:
Donations and gifts
Grants
Gift Aid
105,840
24,820
7,655
138,315
17,617
46,000
123,457
70,820
7,655
201,932
91,755
293,390
13,041
398,186
63,617
Charitable Activitie5:
Certificate course
Conferences/Honorariums
Other income
264,596
135,700
2,906
403,202
264,596
135,700
2,906
403,202
287,234
118,533
600
406,367
Investment income:
Interest
24
24
24
24
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4 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlrted
Funds
Total
2022-23
Total
2021-22
Charitable Activities..
Certificate course
Conferences
Intern scheme- grants
Intern scheme - other
Staff expenditure
Grants
Other
Support costs
Fundraising
143,858
91,472
17,900
686
239,247
5,075
1,368
23,441
8,068
531,115
143,858
91,472
17,900
686
388,523
5,075
1,464
23,441
8,068
680,487
96,334
90,391
30,572
2,378
166,466
20,812
655
12,948
5.367
425.923
149,276
96
149,372
5 STAFF EXPENDITURE
2022-23
2021-22
Wage5 and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
330,910
23,561
33,092
387,563
144,489
6,114
15,271
165,874
There were eleven employees during the year12021-22'. seven). These costs are included in staff
expenditure above in 2022-23. The difference between the staff expenditure analysed in this note
and the total staff expenditure given in note 4 relates to..
al staff training, expenses and relocation costs not included in this note, and
bl £7,686 of salary costs included above, but classified separately in note 4 as fundraising costs,
as they relate to employee time spent orb fundraising and development work.
6 SUPPORT COSTS
A breakdown of support costs showing the amount Spent on governante is detailed below:
2022-23
2021-22
Governance:
Legal fees
Committee meeting costs and training
Independent examiners fee5 for reporting on the accounts
Other support costs
858
4,692
780
16,762
23,441
783
600
11,565
12,948
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7 GRANTMAKING
BCUK partners with local churches in providing a grant to fund an 'lntern' for one year in the first
instance. Following an annual review of proEress and receipt of a wrltten report from the Intern's
mentor and local supervisor confirming their satisfactory participation in the Scheme, it is at the sole
discretion of BCUK that the internship is extended for a second year, along with any associated
grant.
The David Powlison Memorial Grant scheme pald grants during the year to 3 individuals.
Details of the grants made in 2022-23 are below..
2022-23
Church
Cornerstone Free Church Edinburgh
Hope Community Church Cambridge
7,000
6,900
Individuals
5 Individual recipients
9,075
22,975
8 DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENT5
Amounts falling due within one year:
2022-23
2021-22
Atcounts receivable
Gift aid recoverable
Prepayments and accrued income
loo
404
26,776
27,280
1,095
38,190
39,285
Prepayments of £15,073 relate to deposits paid to the venue where our annual conference will be
held in March 2024 and 2025.
9 CREDITORS AND ACCRUAL5
Amounts falling due within one year..
2022-23
2021-22
Accounts payable
Accrua15 and deferred income
Credit card provision
Credit note provisiori
PAYE payable
126
103,436
683
101,821
2,689
495
2,227
107,232
104,245
10 DEFERRED INCOME
Termly fees for the Certlfitate Course are received from students in advance and accounted for as a
liability and shown on the balance sheet as deferred income. Deferred income is released to income
in the reporting period in which the course takes place.
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Movement in deferred income account-
2022-23
2021-22
Balance at the start of the reporting period
Amount5 added in current periods
Amounts released to income from previous periods
Balance at the end of the reporting period
96,812
99,289
196,8121
99,289
ICK),007
96,812
1100,0071
96,812
11 FUNDS
Unrestrlcted
2022-23
Balance at I September 2022
Income
Expenditure
Transfer Itol/from Restricted Funds
Balance at 31 AuEUSt 2023
532,340
541,541
1531,1151
542,766
Family
Care
Research
Total
Restricted
2022-23
Lauderdale
Trust
Balance at I September 2022
Income
Expenditure
Transfer Itol/from Unrestricted Funds
Balance at 31 August 2023
83,884
46,000
1129,8841
1,871
17,617
119,4881
85,755
63,617
1149,3721
During the year the Lauderdale Trust kindly awarded £46,000. This grant is to help BCUK bring about
a 'step change, in ministry activities through the Increase In senior staff time and adminlstrative
support.
£17,617 in donations was generously given in 2022-23 towards the salary of one of our staff
members who was appointed for two years from I September 2021 to research into the support
offered to Christian parents of fostered and adopted children. The research project concluded on 31
August 2023. The report offers insights for parent5lcarers of care-experience chlldren and their
supporters, and makes recommendations for future research and practice. The report can be found
on the BCUK website.
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12 OUTSTANDING GUARANTEES AND DEBTS SECURED ON ASSETS
The trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations IGenerall
Regulations 2012, that at year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to thirLI partie5
nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO.
13 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING AcfiviTES
2022-23
2021-22
Net incomellexpenditurel for the reporting period
Adjustments for:
Decreaselllncreasel in debtors
IDecreasel/lncrease in creditors
Net cash provided by (used inl operating activities
17S,3291
378,638
112,0051
12,9871
190,3211
11,2341
614
378,018
14 ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2023
Cashflow
2022
Cash at bank and in hand
607,726
607,726
190,3211
190,3211
698,047
698,047
15 TRANSACTIOWS WITH TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES
During the year two of the trustees were paid for service5 provided to the charitv..
2022-23
Sally Orwin Lee
Joann3 Jackson
2,495
425
2,920
Payments to Sally were for teaching and tutoring services provided on the Certificate Course.
Payment5 to Joanna were for speaking at the annual conference.
Addltlonally, a trustee received reimbursement of expenses totalling £163 and a trustee received a
discounted ticket pri￿ for speaking at the annual conference totalling £215.
The wife of Steve Midgley recelved payment for servlces amounting to £1,925 for her role as a
recitation tutor during the year. Hi5 daijghter was also a recitation tutor during the year and
received £925 as payment for services.
During the year Christ Church Cambridge received a payment of £l.000 for room hire as one
member of BCUK staff works at this location. The Executive Director, Steve Midgley, is employed
part time by Christ Church Cambridge.
When BCUK wishes to engage the seNices of any close relation of a trustee or the Executive Director
in return *or payment, thls arrangement must be approved by the trustees to ensure It Is in the
charity's interests.
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16 COMPARATIVE5 FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2021-22
Inrome
Donations and legacies
Charitable activitv
Advancement of Christian gospel
Investment Income
287,856
110,330
398,186
406,367
406,367
Total Income
694,231
110,330
804,561
Expenditure
Charitable activity
Advancement of Christian gospel
Fundraising
395,981
5,367
24,575
420,556
5,367
Total Expendlture
401,348
24,575
425,923
Net IncomellExpenditurel
292,883
85,755
378,638
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward
239,457
532,340
239,457
618,095
85,755
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