Grimsby Trinity Church of the Nazarene
(known as Cornerstone Community Church)
Board of Trustees’ Report For the Year Ended 30 September 2022
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Grimsby Church of The Nazarene Board of Trustee’s Report For the Year Ended 30 September 2022
Index
Board of Trustees Report
Pages 3-6
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Grimsby Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2022
The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2022.
Reference and Administrative Information Charity Name: Grimsby Trinity Church of The Nazarene Charity Registration Number: 1167353 Principal Address: Trinity Hall, Convamore Road, Grimsby DN32 9HR
Board of Trustees
(Secretary) Mrs Ruth Barker (Treasurer) Mrs Velma Rooker Mr Arthur George Newbert (Chairperson) Rev. Robert Barker Mrs Lynda Newbert
Holding/Custodian Trustee
Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District (A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee: Company No 7028764)
Website: N/A
Bankers: TSB, Grimsby
Independent Examiner: Mr Joseph Mayall 5 Simons Place DN35 7UT
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Grimsby Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2022
Structure, Governance and management
Structure and Organisation
The charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) was set up on 25[th] May 2016 with registration number 1167353.
Trustee Appointments
The Trustees are elected annually or every two years by the members of Grimsby Church of The Nazarene at the annual general meeting held in January each year.
Governance and Wider Network
The Board of Trustees meets regularly, normally on a monthly basis to consider the work and management of the church and assess and plan the financial and other aspects of the work and direction of the charity.
The church/CIO is a member of the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District (a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, Company No 7028764; Charity No 1133336) which in turn is a member of The Global Church of The Nazarene which has its headquarters in Lenexa, USA.
The CIO is governed by an approved governing constituting document drawn up by Anthony Collins, Charity Solicitors, Birmingham and approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and HMR&C. The governing document is based on the Manual of the Global Church of The Nazarene where UK law permits.
Risk Management
The risk management strategy of the church is in a continual process of formulation in response to the changing circumstances that could impact upon the work of the church.
The Board of Trustees, in considering this important task, take direction from on-going discussions with members both internally and through meetings with the Church of The Nazarene British Isles South District and other advisers, adopting appropriate policies as required or as they become necessary to the ongoing work of the church.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objectives
The charity has the following objectives:
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a) The advancement of the Christian faith as part of the Global Church of The Nazarene and the Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District.
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b) To serve and enhance the local community
Public Benefit
The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. This report illustrates the activities undertaken to support the public benefit requirement.
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Grimsby Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2022
Objectives and Activities (continued)
Review of the Year
The aims for the year included:
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Continuation of weekly Christian worship meetings and promotion of the Christian faith in accordance with the principles of the Church of The Nazarene.
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Work with children and young people to promote the Christian faith and provide local social benefit.
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Continuation of weekly meetings for the more mature individuals in the local area.
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Continuing to develop links with the local community, to enhance the involvement of the church with and relevant local agencies on behalf of the local community.
Significant activities during the period include:
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Weekly worship services. A children’s Bible story club operates during part of the weekly service.
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Meetings held for children and young people for interaction and a safe
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environment to enable them to grow and develop both spiritually, socially and individually.
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Weekly meetings for spiritual and personal development, growth and education.
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Weekly Parent and Toddler Softplay group sessions, on Tuesday & Thursday
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mornings and Tuesday afternoons.
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Weekly Lunch & Games Club for the community, providing a safe place to enjoy homecooked food and a friendly atmosphere.
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Monthly Movie Nights and Games Nights
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Fundays for the children 4 – 12yrs during the school holidays
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Provision of the building for community activities.
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Availability for weddings and funerals and other services of significance.
Achievements during the period include:
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Continued support of the membership during the Covid pandemic by linking up via internet and social media to help in their spiritual and personal development.
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Continued renovation of the church, including a new front door, extension of equipment and facilities in the café area.
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Enabling youngsters to enjoy activities and visits outside their normal experiences. Camping and a holiday of a life time to France, including Paris & Disneyland, are some of these activities.
Volunteers
The work planned, activities undertaken and achievements attained would not have been possible without the active involvement and hard work of all of the members and friends of the charity without whom the substantial work of the charity could not be realised. The Board of Trustees is grateful for the work and support of all the members and friends of the Grimsby Church of The Nazarene, known as Cornerstone Community.
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Grimsby Church of The Nazarene Report of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2022
Financial Review
Reserves
The charity does not have a policy on reserves as the expenditure and work of the charity is reliant upon the ongoing support, tithes and offerings of the members and friends received at the weekly meetings. The Board of Trustees reviews on a monthly basis the anticipated income and expenditure for the next two to three months in order to ensure the ongoing work of the charity.
Financial Review of the Year
The charity has continued throughout the year to meet and tailor the expenditure it incurs to the income received through rent for use of the building and through the tithes, offerings and donations received. There is much more that the Board of Trustees would like to do, and they continue to explore these and the use of possible grants that may be available to enable these plans to become a reality.
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The receipts and payment account shows that there was a net increase in cash funds during the year of £2,309.
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Income was similar to lower than last year, with offerings dropping from last year’s high.
| high. | high. | |
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| | The major costs this year include:- | |
| Final Door payment | £1,067 | |
| Church Blinds | £1,550 | |
| Radiator Guards/Covers | £1,458 |
There were also higher than normal Manse House repairs this year, totalling £1,396
£4,000 of Grant money was obtained, the majority of which has been spent in the year on both the Lunch Club and Tots/Youth.
The Community Outreach Café & Softplay has continued this year and, after last year’s set up, is now showing itself to self-sufficient, making £3,609 during the year, which is excellent to see.
The overall change in the bank balance this year is an increase of £2,309
Plans for Future Periods
The Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to plan and look to the future of the charity.
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Grimsby Trinity Church of the Nazarene (known as Cornerstone Community Church)
Financial Statement Yr Ending 30[th] September 2022
Income & Expenditure
Grimsby Church of the Nazarene Income & Expenditure A/c Yr Ending 30th Sept 2022
| Actual | Actual | |||
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| 2022 | 2021 | |||
| Income | ||||
| Offering | 5,833 | 8,633 | ||
| Gift Aid Offerings | 7,680 | 8,170 | ||
| Gift Aid Rebate | 2,870 | 2,897 | ||
| Donations | 213 | 681 | ||
| Sub Station Rent | 250 | 370 | ||
| Other | 272 | 413 | ||
| Youth Grant | 2,000 | |||
| Café & Softplay Income | 3,600 | 1,077 | ||
| Total Income | 20,718 | 24,241 | ||
| Expenditure | ||||
| Salary | 2,370 | 3,827 | ||
| Salary & Gift Aid Admin | 84 | 2,454 | 105 | 3,931 |
| Utilities - Church | ||||
| Gas | 1,338 | 1,299 | ||
| Elec | 1,244 | 786 | ||
| Water | 274 | 261 | ||
| Telephone & Broadband | 399 | 3,256 | 359 | 2,705 |
| Insurance | 1,957 | 1,998 | ||
| CCL Licence | 259 | 248 | ||
| Budgets | 2,437 | 1,686 | ||
| Auditor | 150 | 4,802 | 100 | 4,032 |
| Repairs & Safety Checks | 971 | 105 | ||
| Equipment | 4,627 | 1,412 | ||
| Speaker | 635 | 50 | ||
| Travel etc | 173 | |||
| F&F | 6,406 | 840 | 2,407 | |
| IT / Printing / Stationery | 577 | 500 | ||
| Misc | 1,332 | 533 | ||
| Hospitality | 107 | 15 | ||
| Publicity | ||||
| Gifts / Donations | 1,142 | 1,553 | ||
| Travel | 3,158 | 2,602 | ||
| Building Work | 737 | 9,148 | ||
| NMI Contribution | 910 | 557 | ||
| 1,647 | ||||
| Grant Over Spend | 995 | |||
| Total Expenditure | 21,723 | 26,378 | ||
| General Income for Year | (1,006) | (2,137) |
| Actual | Actual | |
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| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Manse | ||
| Rents | 5,963 | 5,980 |
| Less Costs | ||
| Management Fees | 670 | 552 |
| Repairs | 1,386 | 251 |
| Other | 210 | 60 |
| Insurance | 399 | 363 |
| 2,665 | 1,226 | |
| Manse Income for Year 3,298 Building Fund Bld Renovations 1,067 Donations 330 Garfield & Weston Grant Transfer from Community Outreach Fund Transfer from General Fund 737 1,067 NMI Account 1,295 Collections 385 Transfer from Gen Fund 910 1,278 NMI Income for Year 17 Total Income for Year 2,309 Income Less Payments Income Less Payments |
4,754 18,887 800 2,500 6,439 9,148 18,887 889 332 557 889 0 2,617 |
Represented by:
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| b/f 1/10/21 | Actuals c/f Totals | b/f 1/10/20 | Actuals | c/f Totals | |
| 8,090 | 5,473 | ||||
| Banked | 40,654 | 47,694 | |||
| Bank Out | (39,489) | (44,106) | |||
| Not Presented | 696 | (971) | |||
| Other Funds | 448 | ||||
| c/f | 10,399 | 8,090 | |||
| Change in year | 2,309 | 2,617 |
FundBSwnmary 1021r2022 2D20r2021 20tYmo 101•12019 2017r2018 5.473 10.710 26.030 25,388 10.710 10.399 5.473 ITr•t81 Ir*uva881 2,617 (42371 {143191 These accounts have been examined and found to be in order for the financial year ending 30th September 2022. Joseph Mayall ...
Grimsby Trinity Church of the Nazarene
(known as Cornerstone Community Church)
Independent Examiner’s Report Yr Ending 30[th] September 2022
Grlrnsby Church of The Nazarene Indepondent Examlners Report to the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2022 I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022, which are sel out on pages 3to6. Respectlve responslbllltles of trustses and examlner The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charttys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: i. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. ii. lo follow the procedures laid dovm in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5Xb) of the Chartiies Act. and iii. to slale Ythether particular matters have corne lo my attention. Basls of Independent examlner's statement My examinatson was carried oul in accordance with general Directions gNen by the Charity Commission. An examinakn'on indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity arKI a comparison of the accounts presented ry1h Ihose records. It also includes consideration of any unusual ilems or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentty no opinion is given as to whelher the accounts present a 'true and fair. view and the report is limiled to those matters set out in the ststemenl below. Independent oxamlnerfs ststement In connedion wth my examination, rK) matter has come lo my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in. any material respect. th8 requirements: to keep actnting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and to prepare accounts thIeh accord the accounting records and comply th the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met: or to which. in my opinion, attention shoukl be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent Examiner Mr Joseph Mayall Address 5 Simons Place, DN35 7UT Dat8 1610112023 sned.