2021-10-31-accounts - Kent Street Community Church

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 1 Nov 2020 To 31 Oct 2021

Charity name: Kent Street Community Church Charity registration number: 1168080

Objectives and Activities

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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 The principal object of the Charity is
purposes of the charity the advancement of the Christian
as set out in its faith in accordance with the
governing document Statements of Faith and Practice of
the Independent Methodist
Connexion. The Charity may also
carry out other charitable purposes in
the United Kingdom and / or other
parts of the world.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and The trustees have considered the
1.19
activities in relation to guidance produced by the Charity
those purposes for the Commission on the provision of public
public benefit, in benefit and they confirm that public
particular, the activities, benefit has been provided by;
projects or services
identified in the  Promoting the whole mission of
accounts. the church through activities
for families, individuals, and
children in a deprived part of
Warrington
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 Providing regular public worship
open to all.
 Conducting pastoral work
including visiting the sick and
the bereaved.
 Teaching Christianity through
sermons, courses, and small
groups.
 Providing free weekly social
activities to which the public
are welcome, as well as free
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one off events
 Providing a weekly youth club
and toddler group with a
Christian ethos.
 Distributing evangelistic
materials.
 Giving an opportunity for both
individuals & groups to support
the advancement of the
Christian religion in other
areas., eg the charity /church
 Regularly supports a missionary
in Romania, a missionary in
Macedonia; financially supports
a charity that works within the
Christian healing ministry; a
charity that works with people
who have leprosy, sponsors a
child in Brazil, and a charity
that distributes Christian
literature.
 The charity also collects food
for the local Foodbank.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the
whether the trustees guidance issued by the Charity
have had regard to the Commission on public benefit, and
guidance issued by the have complied with this guidance.
Charity Commission on Evidence is provided in the body of
public benefit this report.
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Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Not applicable
Policy on social The charity operates a foodbank
Para 1.38
investment including collection point and the Harvest
program related Service offering and food collection
investment was donated to the foodbank.
Occasional hardship payments are
made.
Contribution made by The charity is extremely grateful to,
volunteers Para 1.38 and thankful for, the volunteers who
run the activities and complete
administrative work.
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The charity could not function effectively without volunteers.

Other

Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
Summary of the main Para 1.20 The Charity has a Minister accredited
achievements of the by the Independent Methodist
charity, identifying the Connexion of Churches. There are
difference the charity’s other experienced people who help
work has made to the run the Charity.
circumstances of its The Charity continues to employ a
beneficiaries and any Church Support Minister on a self-
wider benefits to society employed basis for 30 hours per
as a whole. week. This is year 2, of a 3 year
contract. This is the only person
within the charity who is in paid
employment. All other work is carried
out by volunteers.
The charity received a grant from the
Independent Methodist Association to
fund this post.
The original aims of the project
included increasing engagement with
the local community and building up
numbers attending the church with
the aim of providing a leadership
team and workers for the future. The
role has evolved since appointment
and additional work has been done on
updating the sound and media
equipment allowing for live streaming
of part of the service in line with
GDPR; and also establishing and
training a new worship team. The
media improvements allowed for
people to attend gatherings on line.
The church provides two services on
a Sunday and the Kids Church meets
on a Sunday morning. Volunteers
provide support. This is mainly
attended by children from the local
area, and some of the parents join
the service at this time. The children
engage in activities that are free of
charge.
Speakers are invited by the Plan
Secretary, and Members from the
Church also speak. It is Charity /
Church practice to give expenses to
those external speakers who are
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invited to speak. Some Members of the Church are invited to speak in other Churches. The church closed for Sunday worship during November in line with government guidance during the Covid 19 pandemic. It reopened, in line with government guidelines for Places of Worship for prayer and Sunday Worship. After a closure period of up to 18 months (due to the pandemic) the following groups reopened during the Summer; Youth 4 U, a weekly group for those between 10 and 16 years, Kent Street Kiddiwinks, a weekly group for 0-3 year olds and their carers, and the “Tea and Toast “ where the church provides a weekly free breakfast and social gathering that is open to all. Numbers at these groups were lower than they were prior to closure but is hoped the numbers will build up again in time. The children who attend the groups are mainly from the immediate area. The leaders are mainly Church members but other volunteers who are concerned about the welfare of children also assist. The entrance cost of the children’s activities is kept to a £1 per child or family so that cost does not exclude people from attending and benefitting. Trips are subsidised by the charity if needed. The Charity pays Warrington Youth for Christ for a worker to assist at Youth 4 U. The Charity has often distributed leaflets to the surrounding estate, inviting residents to attend free events at the Church, and giving brief detail about the Christian message. The church held a free BBQ in August for the local community, and free activities were also held. Eg bouncy castle, puppet theatre. The Charity contributes financially towards a missionary in Romania and a missionary in Macedonia. Both are dependent upon donations for living costs. Both provide regular updates on their work.

The Charity sponsors a child in Brazil via the Compassion charity. The charity operates a collection point for the local Foodbank with food being given by those who attend the church. The Sunday offering taken during the harvest service was donated to this charity. On another Sunday the offering was donated to the Leprosy Mission charity. The charity gave food hampers to local people in need at Christmas time. One off donations are often made as the need arises. This is often via speakers who may also work with a charity, for example Gospel for Asia, Adopt a Child, Warrington Youth for Christ The charity provides pastoral support to those who attend the church (members or non members) often providing practical support if able and needed and funerals have been provided free of charge to those who attend the church or their relatives.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set

Performance of Para 1.41 fundraising activities against objectives set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other

Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Charity is judged to be in a stable
financial position at the position financially. The 1 month
end of the period closure in Nov 2020, had little impact
on the total income, increasing by
£7000 in comparison to the previous
year.
The Charity was able to maintain its
regular established financial support
to other causes / charities, as well as
give one off donations to other causes
/ charities and meet all required
expenses. This included undertaking
internal building repairs.
The surplus for the year was £966,
which is an increase on previous
years.
Statement explaining Para 1.22 The purpose of holding reserves is to
the policy for holding ensure that the Charity has sufficient
reserves stating why funds available to cope with financial
they are held issues that might arise, such as the
need to fund an urgent property
repair or an issue with staffing or the
loss of income if several members
stopped supporting the church
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £4000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 NA
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 NA
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 There are no concerns.
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity’s principal The Charity’s main source of funding sources of funds is through a voluntary offering taken (including any during its Sunday services, through Para 1.47

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fundraising) donations given via Stewardship UK
(which facilitates the payment of Gift
Aid) and that given via regular
standing orders.
The salary for the Church Support
Minister, who works on a self-
employed basis, (30 hr per week /
year 2 of a 3 year contract) was
funded by a £20000 grant from the
Independent Methodist Association
and by £3000 from charity funds.
Investment policy and Not applicable
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted Para 1.46
A description of the Non identified.
principal risks facing the
charity Para 1.46
Other
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Structure, Governance and Management

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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Association
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 A person automatically becomes a
methods including Managing Trustee upon appointment
details of any to the Church Leadership Team.
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or The process is as follows; The
name of any person or name(s) of such persons are agreed
body entitled to appoint upon by existing leaders (Existing
one or more trustees Trustees). The persons willingness to
fulfil this role is sort. The proposal is
announced to the Church prior to a
Members Meeting, to allow for any
objections or queries to be raised
privately. The proposed Leader /
Managing Trustee is then elected or
rejected by the Members Meeting.
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Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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Policies and procedures New trustees receive an information
adopted for the pack containing information
induction and training of recommended by the Charity
trustees Para 1.51 Commission in the document The
Essential Trustee
The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the charity Para 1.51
works
Relationship with any The charity is part of the Independent
related parties Methodist Connexion of Churches and
Para 1.51 is affiliated to the Baptist Union of
Great Britain. An annual fee based on
the number of members is paid to
these organisations.
Other
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Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Kent Street Community Church
Other name the charity Kent Street Independent Methodist Church
uses
Registered charity 1168080
number
Charity’s principal Kent Street
address Latchford
Warrington
WA4 1BT
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Dorothy Astley Minister and Elder Members Meeting
Esther Prescott Treasurer Members Meeting
2
Secretary
3 Robert Sheldon Elder Members Meeting
4 Christine Banner Pastoral Members Meeting
Jacqueline Leader Commenced 18 Oct Members Meeting
5
Cooper 2021
6
7
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year Independent Methodist Association

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets none held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Esther Prescott Full name(s) Esther Prescott Position (eg Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 16 May 2022

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Esther Prescott Full name(s) Esther Prescott Position (eg Treasurer Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 10 Aug 2021

Kent Street Communty Church Financial Statements for the Year to 31 October 2021

Kent Street Community Church Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31st October 2021 Recei General Building BusPrem Account Account Account Total 2021 Total 2020 Offerings S.S. UK Donations received Grant received Youth 4 U Coffee Bar Tea and Toast Kiddiwinks Sundry Credits Transfers Interest 12,283.CQ 8.711.32 6.342.(KJ 12,283.00 5,824.97 8,711.32 9,042.72 6,342.00 5,092.00 0.00 12,208.00 16.41 383.71 113.50 IcKI.(x) 95.00 115.28 129.26 21K).IXJ 0.00 13,588.00 13,720.55 2.098.00 1.48 1.48 1.16 o.(x) 13,589.48 41,490.04 34,988.32 16.41 i(xi. 115.28 2(KJ.IXI 132.55 27,9LKI.56 Page 1

Kent Str&t Communty Church Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31 St October 2021 (Continued) Pa ments General Building BusPrem Account A¢¢ount Account Total 2021 Total 2020 UCB Donation E Greenhalgh Donation Fees Utilities Donations Printin& Postage & Stationery Maintenance &Sundry Catering & Cleaning Y4C Ellel Donation Accountancy & Valuation Insurance Contribution towards Worker Compassion Child Sponsor Elim Mission Lighthouse Club Speaker Transfers Other 205.(X) 1,585.CK) 1,393.17 3.184.62 2,770.(X) 657.52 4.575.37 I.318.) 360.(KI 1.200.(KI 282.Crf) 1,412.11 3040.00 376.CK) 1,140. 205.00 1,585.00 1,393.17 3.184.62 2,770.00 657.52 4,575.37 1.318.90 360. 1,200.O) 282.(K) 1,412.11 3,040.(K) 376.CKJ 371.tx) 1,140.CN) 650.00 0.00 40.50 1,430.00 1.430.00 13,720.55 2,078.00 1.873.05 1,371.25 O.lJl 40,523.29 22,684.93 180.00 1,160.00 1,464.17 2,676.12 3.036.00 1,179.52 2,674.32 1.034.54 450.00 1,200.00 282.00 1.407.51 1.430. 13,684.49 1.873.05 40,487.23 36.06 36.06 Summa General Building BusPrem Account Account Account Total 2021 Total 2020 Total Receipts Total Payments Net Surplus/lDeficttl 27,804.07 40,487.23 112683.161 13589.48 41,490.04 34,988.32 0.00 40,523.29 22.684.93 13589.48 966.75 12,303.39 36.06 136.061 Page 2

Kent Street Community Church ReIpts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31st October 2021 (Continued) Youth 4 U Westy Christian Fellowship and Kiddiwinks ReIpts 2021 2020 Admission and Tuckshop Youth 4 U Kiddiwinks 114.02 118.27 232.29 605.45 176.56 782.01 Payments 2021 2020 Tuck Shop Stock & Sundries Youth 4 U Kiddiwinks 114.02 110.78 224.80 221.74 47.30 269.04 Summary 2021 2020 Total Receipts Total Payments Surplus to Church Funds 232.29 224.80 7.49 782.01 269.04 512.97 Youth4 U Kiddiwinks Total 383.71 129.26 512.97 7.49 7.49 Page 3

Kent Str&t Communty Church Balan Sheet As At 31st October 2021 Assets General Fundlcommunity Account Building Fund Business Premium Account Cash 8,527.71 16,590.90 193.29 25,311.90 Re resented b General Fund Brought Forward Surplus for Year General Fund Carried Fonvard 24,345.15 966.75 25,311.90 Page 4

Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Kent Street Community Church I report on the accounts of Kent Street Communty Church and the Youth 4 U Westy Christian Fellowship for the year ended 31 October 2021, which are set out on pages 1to4. Respective responsibilitiès of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charilies Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) or under regulation 10(1)(d) of The Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (the 2006 Accounts Regulations) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act and section 44(1)(c) of the Charities arKI Trustee Invesknent (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act)" To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and To report whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of the independent examIneS report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Chartty Commission and is in accordan wtth Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audrt and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a knje and fair Vie and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Page 5

Indepondent examiner's statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: 1. which gives me reasonable (ause to believe that in any material respect the requirements. a. to keep accounting records in accordan with section 130 of the 2011 Act and section 44{1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; and b. to prepare accounts which accord wth the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act and section 44(1)(b) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations have not been met" or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be dravrn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. h@b~ WatkinsonBlack Ltd 1 St Floor 264 Manchester Road Warrington Cheshire WA13RB 26 January 2022 Page 6

Kent Street Communty Church Financial Statements for the Year to 31 October 2021