Holywell Evangelical Church Charity Commission Trustee’s report for the period 6th April 2022 to 5th April 2023.
The financial report is for the same period. Holywell Evangelical Church (Charity Number 1167853) registered with the Charity Commission on 27th June 2016.
The church building is on Halkyn Street, Holywell, in the county of Flintshire, North Wales. CH8 7TX. The church’s governing document and constitution were submitted to the Charity Commission when the church registered as a charity. During the year reported there were no serious incidents. Services on the Lord’s Day and the mid week Bible study and prayer meeting are recorded, audio and video. These are published soon after the service/meeting on Sermon Audio on the internet. All recordings are available to anyone who wishes to hear/view/download them. Sermon Audio keeps all sermons historically for download by any person.
The objects of the charity: The principal object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to Baptist principles and in accordance with the Basis of Faith as stated in Schedule 1. The charity may also carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world. During the year reported the church has been faithful to her mandate in various ways:
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The provision of two public worship services (including prayer, the reading of God’s Word, the preaching of a sermon, and sung praise) every Sunday.
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The administration of the Lord’s Supper twice per month.
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The holding of a prayer meeting and Bible study every Thursday evening.
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Monthly Christian tract distribution and preaching on Saturday morning in Holywell from approximately Match to October.
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The holding of a monthly fellowship meal held on a Sunday to which all are welcome. On occasions this has sometimes been held on a Saturday evening. It is normal that open air preaching takes place the day before the fellowship meal where an open invitation to attend the free Sunday Lunch is given to all who pass by in the high street of Holywell town.
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Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.
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A few of our brethren preach in the open air in local towns on Saturday mornings, followed by a book table in Holywell high street on Saturday afternoon when free Bibles and children’s literature is given out.
The church makes no charge for any event, food, or provision. Anyone is welcome to attend the Church and various meetings. The costs of provisions are borne by voluntary giving from church members and those who wish to contribute from the congregation. We, as a church give thanks to God for the people who attend our meetings who would not normally attend a church service.
We continue to seek a Pastor, prayerfully awaiting God’s provision.
Jeremiah 3:15 King James Version:
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
HOLYWELL EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Halkyn Road Holywell CH8 7TX
Charity Number 1167853
ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 5th April 2023
Church Officers: -
Treasurer/Secretary: Brian Evans Charity Commission: Paul Stamatiou Deacon Andy Trumper
Accounts Independently Examined by Nathan Morris
In accordance with Section145 of the Charities Act 2011 as laid down following the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5) (b) and the keeping of records in accordance with Section 130.
Bankers: -
NatWest (Mold Branch) 48 High Street Mold CH7 1BA
1. Income
| 1. Income |
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|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2021 | 6/04/2022 | |
| 05/04/2022 | 5/04/2023 | |
Bequest |
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| Gift Aid | 34,144.72 | 31,395.04 |
| Gift Aid Envelopes | 200.00 | 100.00 |
| Gifts | 15,745.93 | 15,157. |
| 90 | ||
| Goodwill Payment | ||
| Interest | ||
| Ofertory Box GASDS | 2,572.10 | 3,940.3 |
| 7 | ||
| Ofertory Box None GASDS | 426.64 | |
| Refund / Reimbursements | 407.52 |
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| Share Dividend | 1.05 | 1.81 |
| Tax Repayment Interest | ||
| Tax Refund on GASDS | 426.64 | 643.03 |
| Tax Refund on Gift Aid | 8,945.81 | 8,586.1 |
| 8 | ||
| Total Income | 62,443.77 | 59,824. |
| 33 |
| 2. Expenses Church Premises Cleaning Insurance Total Premises Maintenance Building Furnishings Total Maintenance Utilities Electricity Gas Water Rates Broadband Total Utilities Total Church Premises Ministerial Services Pastors Expenses Pastors Expenses Mileage Pastors Expenses Tel/Broadband Total Pastors Expenses Pastors Stipend Income Tax Total Pastor Services Visiting Preachers Bed & Breakfast Total Visiting Preachers Total Ministerial Services Missionaries Evangelism Fellowship YPF-Sunday School |
158.20 132.27 1,249.97 1,227. 53 1,408.17 1,359.80 3,310.95 450.57 262.64 25.20 3,573.59 475.77 515.09 930.80 1098.80 948.28 253.14 287.22 468.60 1,867.03 2,634. 90 6,848.79 3,994. 70 429.30 131.40 288.00 48.00 717.30 179.40 28,851.88 4,522. 18 5,293.40 1,247. 60 34,862.58 5,769. 78 6,303.00 16,641. 00 980.00 17,621. 00 41,165.58 23,570. 18 2,500.00 3,100. 00 502.32 641.94 353.65 117.77 221.40 |
132.27 1,227. 53 1,359.80 450.57 25.20 475.77 930.80 948.28 287.22 468.60 2,634. 90 3,994. 70 131.40 48.00 179.40 4,522. 18 1,247. 60 5,769. 78 16,641. 00 980.00 17,621. |
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| 00 23,570. |
| Total Outreach Stationery (Ofce Expenses) Sundries Nett Ordinary Expenses Surplus Totals 26,820.30 3. RECONCILIATION Cheque Account Brought Forward 6th April £ Nett Ordinary Income 5th April £ Transfers to NatWest Currency Reserve £ Transfers from NatWest Currency Reserve £ Total £ Total Nett Ordinary Expenses £ Total in Cheque Account 5th April £ Currency Reserve NatWest Currency Reserve 5th April £ Transfers from NatWest Cheque Account £ Transfers to NatWest Cheque Account £ Interest £ |
Total Outreach Stationery (Ofce Expenses) Sundries |
3,120.19 207.90 337.00 |
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| Nett Ordinary Expenses | ||
| Total in Currency Reserve Account 5th April £ |
42,546.05 72,839.10 | |
| Total in Both Accounts 5th April £ |
61,419.44 88,532.79 |
Independent Examiner's Reporl on the Accounts 111 TrDwN