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2022-10-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 Nov 2021 Period start date To 31 10 22 Period end date

Charity name: Kent Street Community Church

Charity registration number:1168080

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The principal object of the Charity is the
advancement of the Christian faith in
accordance with the 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
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 The trustees have considered the guidance
produced by the Charity Commission on
the provision of public benefit and they
confirm that public benefit has been
provided by;

Promoting the whole mission of the
church through activities for
families, individuals, and children in
a deprived part of Warrington
.

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 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, and a charity that
distributes Christian literature.

The charity also collects food for the
local Foodbank.

Financially supports other Christian
and social causes as need arises.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit and have
complied with this guidance. Evidence is
provided in the body of this report.

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

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 The Charity has a Minister accredited
by the Independent Methodist
Connexion of Churches. There are
other experienced people who help
run the Charity.
The Church Support Minister resigned
in August 2022, 2 years into a 3 year
contract. All unspent grant was
returned to the awarding body
(Independent Methodist Association).
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
invited to speak. Some Members of
the Church are invited to speak in
other Churches.
The charity / church operates Youth 4
U, a weekly group for those between
11 and 16 years, Kent Street
Kiddiwinks, a weekly group for 0-3
year olds and their carers, and the
Harvest Breakfast Bar, where the
church provides a weekly free
breakfast and social gathering that is
open to all.
These groups have been advertised
within the local community.
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
activitiesiskept to a£1perchild 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 June for the Queens Jubilee for the local community, and free activities were also held. Eg bouncy castle. 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 sponsored a child in Brazil via the Compassion charity. This ceased when the child was removed from the programme after being deemed no longer in need of their help. 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 other Sundays during the year the offering was donated to appeals for Afghanistan, the people affected by flooding in India, and those affected by the war in the Ukraine. One off donations are often made as the need arises. This is often via speakers who may also work with a charity, for example, 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. Funerals and weddings have been provided free of charge to those who attend the church or their

relatives.

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

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The Charity is judged to be in a stable
position financially with donations having
increased by 25% 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
additional one off donations to other causes
/ charities and meet all required expenses.
This included undertaking internal building
repairs.
The deficit for the year was £7549. This is
due to costs for the church worker.
However a grant received in the previous
financial year had in effect met this cost.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The purpose of holding reserves is to
ensure that the Charity has sufficient funds
available to cope with financial 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 in
deficit		 Para 1.24 NA
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 There are no concerns.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
The Charity’s main s
through a voluntary
Sunday services, thr
via Stewardship UK
payment of Gift Aid)
regular standing ord
The salary for the Ch
who worked up until
employed basis (30
funded by a £20000
Independent Method
awarded the previou
from charity funds.		 ource of funding is
offering taken during its
ough donations given
(which facilitates the
and that given via
ers and direct credit.
urch Support Minister,
August 2022 on a self-
hr per week) was
grant from the
ist Association
s year and by £3000
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 Not applicable
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Experiencing a signif
due to ageing congr		 icant drop in income
egation
Other
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
The Charity’s main s
through a voluntary
Sunday services, thr
via Stewardship UK
payment of Gift Aid)
regular standing ord
The salary for the Ch
who worked up until
employed basis (30
funded by a £20000
Independent Method
awarded the previou
from charity funds.		 ource of funding is
offering taken during its
ough donations given
(which facilitates the
and that given via
ers and direct credit.
urch Support Minister,
August 2022 on a self-
hr per week) was
grant from the
ist Association
s year and by £3000
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 Not applicable
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Experiencing a signif
due to ageing congr		 icant drop in income
egation
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Association
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more		 Para 1.25 A person automatically becomes a
Managing Trustee upon appointment to the
Church Leadership Team.
The process is as follows; The name(s) of
such persons are agreed upon by existing
trustees leaders (Existing Trustees). The persons
willingness to fulfil this role is sought. 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.
Trustees are reappointed at the Annual
General Meeting.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 New trustees receive an information pack
containing information recommended by
the Charity Commission in the document
The Essential Trustee.
Trustees are notified of external training
opportunities as they arise.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 The charity is part of the Independent
Methodist Connexion of Churches. An
annual fee based on the number of
members is paid to these organisations.
The charity is no longer affiliated to the
Baptist Union of Great Britain following a
vote by the membership.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

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

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
DorothyAstley Minister and Elder Members Meeting
Esther Prescott Treasurer
Secretary		 Members Meeting
Robert Sheldon Elder Members Meeting
Christine Banner Pastoral Members Meeting
Jacqueline Cooper Leader Members Meeting
StanleyKinsey Leader From 25 April 2022 Members Meeting

– 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 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

Robert Signature(s) Esther Prescott Robert Sheldon Full name(s) Esther Ruth Prescott Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Trustee Chair, etc) Date 18 March 2023

Kent Street Community Church

Financial Statements for the Year to 31 October 2022

Kent Street Community Church

Receipts and Payments Account for the

Year Ended 31[st] October 2022

Receipts
Offerings
S.S. UK
Donations received
Grant received
Youth 4 U
Lighthouse Club
Tea and Toast
Kiddiwinks
Sundry Credits
Transfers
Interest		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2022
Total
2021
£
£
£
£
16,484.30
16,484.30
12,283.00
14,438.20
14,438.20
8,711.32
5,729.00
5,729.00
6,342.00
2,112.00
2,112.00
0.00
41.87
41.87
16.41
41.60
41.60
0.00
356.92
356.92
100.00
192.71
192.71
115.28
0.00
0.00
200.00
1,670.00
4,630.00
6,300.00
13,720.55
2.28
2.28
1.48		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2022
Total
2021
£
£
£
£
16,484.30
16,484.30
12,283.00
14,438.20
14,438.20
8,711.32
5,729.00
5,729.00
6,342.00
2,112.00
2,112.00
0.00
41.87
41.87
16.41
41.60
41.60
0.00
356.92
356.92
100.00
192.71
192.71
115.28
0.00
0.00
200.00
1,670.00
4,630.00
6,300.00
13,720.55
2.28
2.28
1.48
41,066.60 4,632.28
45,698.88
41,490.04

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Kent Street Community Church

Receipts and Payments Account for the

Year Ended 31[st] October 2022 (Continued)

Payments
UCB Donation
E Greenhalgh Donation
Fees
Utilities
Donations
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Maintenance & Sundry
Catering & Cleaning
Music and Sound
Y4C
Ellel Donation
Accountancy & Valuation
Insurance
Contribution towards Worker
Compassion Child Sponsor
Elim Mission
Kids Church
Speaker
Transfers
Other		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2022
Total
2021
£
£
£
£
240.00
240.00
205.00
960.00
960.00
1,585.00
2.076.60
2,076.60
1,393.17
4,517.28
4,517.28
3,184.62
3,300.00
3,300.00
2,770.00
595.60
595.60
657.52
4,810.37
4,810.37
4,575.37
2,473.57
2,473.57
1,318.90
1,509.78
1,509.78
0.00
690.00
690.00
360.00
1,150.00
1,150.00
1,200.00
250.00
250.00
282.00
1,537.81
1,537.81
1,412.11
17,472.00
17,472.00
3,040.00
324.00
324.00
376.00
600.00
600.00
1,140.00
405.98
405.98
0.00
2,130.00
2,130.00
1,430.00
4,630.00
1,670.00
6,300.00
13,720.55
1,905.05
1,905.05
1,873.05		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2022
Total
2021
£
£
£
£
240.00
240.00
205.00
960.00
960.00
1,585.00
2.076.60
2,076.60
1,393.17
4,517.28
4,517.28
3,184.62
3,300.00
3,300.00
2,770.00
595.60
595.60
657.52
4,810.37
4,810.37
4,575.37
2,473.57
2,473.57
1,318.90
1,509.78
1,509.78
0.00
690.00
690.00
360.00
1,150.00
1,150.00
1,200.00
250.00
250.00
282.00
1,537.81
1,537.81
1,412.11
17,472.00
17,472.00
3,040.00
324.00
324.00
376.00
600.00
600.00
1,140.00
405.98
405.98
0.00
2,130.00
2,130.00
1,430.00
4,630.00
1,670.00
6,300.00
13,720.55
1,905.05
1,905.05
1,873.05
51.578.04 1,670.00
53,248.04
40,523.29
Summary
Total Receipts
Total Payments
Net Surplus/(Deficit)		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2022
Total
2021
£
£
£
£
41,066.60
4,632.28
45,698.88
41,490.04
51,578.04
1,670.00
53,248.04
40,523.29		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2022
Total
2021
£
£
£
£
41,066.60
4,632.28
45,698.88
41,490.04
51,578.04
1,670.00
53,248.04
40,523.29
(10,511.44) 2,962.28(7,549.16)
966.75

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Kent Street Community Church

Balance Sheet

As At 31[st] October 2022

Assets
General Fund Account
Business Premium Account
Cash		 £
£
13,726.43
4,001.18
35.13
17,762.74
Represented by:
General Fund Brought Forward
(Deficit) for Year
General Fund Carried Forward		 25,311.90
(7,549.16)
17,762.74

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Kent Street Community Church

I report on the accounts of Kent Street Community Church and the Youth 4 U Westy Christian Fellowship for the year ended 31 October 2022, which are set out on pages 1 to 3.

Respective responsibilities 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 Charities 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:

Basis of the independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission and is in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

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Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

  2. a. to keep accounting records in accordance 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

  3. b. to prepare accounts which accord with 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

  4. have not been met; or

  5. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

WatkinsonBlack Ltd 1[st] Floor 264 Manchester Road Warrington Cheshire WA1 3RB

17 January 2023

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Independent examinerfs statement In connection wtth my examination. no matter has coffE to my attention: 1. which gNes trE reasonable cause 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 with 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 drawn in order to enab￿ a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. WatkinsonBla¢k Ltd 1 st Floor 264 Manchester Road Warrington Cheshire WA13RB 17 January 2023 Page 5