Holywell Evangelical Church Charity Commission Trustee’s report for the period 6th April 2023 to 5th April 2024.
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, any member of the public, 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 high from approximately March to October. (weather permitting)
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The holding of a fellowship meal held on a Sunday lunchtime to which all are welcome. This occurs typically every 6 weeks. 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. The free Christian literature and free bibles book table in Holywell high street on Saturday afternoons has ceased.
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. As a church for Sunday and Thursday services we continue to have preachers from various churches throughout the UK meet our spiritual needs.
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 2024
Church Officers: -
Deacon/Treasurer: Brian Evans Deacon/Charity Commission: Paul Stamatiou Deacon/Secretary: 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2022 | ||
| 6/04/2023 | ||
| 05/04/2023 | 5/04/2024 | |
| Bequest | ||
| 32,455.13 | ||
| Gift Aid | 31,395.04 | |
| 1 | 200.00 | |
| Gift Aid Envelopes | 00.00 | |
| Gifts | 15,157.90 | 6,425.00 |
| Goodwill Payment | ||
| Interest | ||
| Ofertory Box GASDS | 3,940.37 | 5,954.60 |
| Ofertory Box None GASDS | 435.00 | |
| Refund / Reimbursements | 407.52 |
50.00 |
| Share Dividend | 1.81 | 2.14 |
| Tax Repayment Interest | 3.34 | |
| Tax Refund on GASDS | 643.03 | 985.09 |
| Tax Refund on Gift Aid | 8,586.18 | 7,873.76 |
| Total Income | 59,824.33 | 54,383.96 |
2. Expenses
Church Premises
| Cleaning 1 32.27 Insurance 1,227.53 Total Premises 1,359.80 Maintenance Building 450.57 Furnishings 25.20 Total Maintenance 475.77 Utilities Electricity 930.80 Gas 948.28 Water Rates 287.22 Broadband 468.60 Total Utilities 2,634.90 Total Church Premises 3,994.70 Ministerial Services Pastors Expenses Pastors Expenses Mileage 131.40 Pastors Expenses Tel/Broadband 48.00 Total Pastors Expenses 179.40 Pastors Stipend 4,522.18 Income Tax 1,247.60 Total Pastor Services 5,769.78 Visiting Preachers 6,303.00 Bed & Breakfast Total Visiting Preachers 17,621.00 Total Ministerial Services 23,570.18 Missionaries 3,100.00 Evangelism 641.94 Fellowship 353.65 YPF-Sunday School 221.40 Total Outreach 4,316.99 Stationery (Ofce Expenses) 286.39 Sundries 360.00 |
Cleaning 1 32.27 Insurance 1,227.53 Total Premises 1,359.80 Maintenance Building 450.57 Furnishings 25.20 Total Maintenance 475.77 Utilities Electricity 930.80 Gas 948.28 Water Rates 287.22 Broadband 468.60 Total Utilities 2,634.90 Total Church Premises 3,994.70 Ministerial Services Pastors Expenses Pastors Expenses Mileage 131.40 Pastors Expenses Tel/Broadband 48.00 Total Pastors Expenses 179.40 Pastors Stipend 4,522.18 Income Tax 1,247.60 Total Pastor Services 5,769.78 Visiting Preachers 6,303.00 Bed & Breakfast Total Visiting Preachers 17,621.00 Total Ministerial Services 23,570.18 Missionaries 3,100.00 Evangelism 641.94 Fellowship 353.65 YPF-Sunday School 221.40 Total Outreach 4,316.99 Stationery (Ofce Expenses) 286.39 Sundries 360.00 |
175.34 1,359.71 1,535.05 1,182.72 1,182.72 886.24 1,085.46 271.56 402.48 2,645.74 5,363.51 16,080. 00 560.00 16,640.00 16,640,0 0 2,550.00 987.91 67.60 3,605.51 26.15 50.00 25,685.17 28,698.79 |
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| Nett Ordinary Expenses | 33,004.03 | ||
| Surplus Totals | 26,820.30 |
3. RECONCILIATION
Cheque Account
| Cheque Account | ||
|---|---|---|
| £ | 15,693.69 | |
| Brought Forward 6th April | 18,873.39 | |
| £ | 54,383.96 | |
| Nett Ordinary Income 5th April | 59,824.33 | |
| £ | 40,000.00 | |
| Transfers to NatWest Currency Reserve | 30,000.00 | |
| Transfers from NatWest Currency Reserve | £ | |
| £ | 70,077.65 | |
| Total | 78,697.72 | |
| £ | 25,685.17 | |
| Total Nett Ordinary Expenses | 63,004.03 | |
| £ | 4,392.48 | |
| Total in Cheque Account 5th April | 15,693.69 | |
| Currency Reserve | ||
| £ | 114,150.26 | |
| NatWest Currency Reserve 5th April | 72,839.10 | |
| £ | 40,000.00 | |
| Transfers from NatWest Cheque Account | 30,000.00 | |
| Transfers to NatWest Cheque Account | £ | |
| £ | 1,311.16 | |
| Interest | 289.46 | |
| Total in Currency Reserve Account 5th | £ | |
| April | 72,839.10 | 114,150.26 |
| £ | 118,542.54 | |
| Total in Both Accounts 5th April | 88,532.79 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of HOLYWELL EVANGELICAL CHURCH On accounts forthe year ended 5th April 2024 Charity no (if any) 1167853 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 05 104 12024 Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requ1mentS of the Charities Act 2011 ('Ihe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below.) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting re(x)rds We not kepl in aOrdanCe with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the acLounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to thich attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the woffls in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Mr Nathan Morris Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Ty Daniel, Llandaniel Yn smon LL60 6EF IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner ne*ls to highlight matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018