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← Kent Street Community Church

2024-10-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 Nov 2023 Period start date To 31 10 24 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 objective 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

Financially supporting a missionary
in Romania and a missionary in
Macedonia. Financially supporting a
charity working within the Christian
healing ministry; a charity working
with people who have leprosy, and
a charity that distributes Christian
literature.

The charity a collects food for the
local Foodbank.

Financially
supporting
other
Christian and social causes as the
need arises based in the UK and
abroad.
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.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Not applicable.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 The charity operates a foodbank collection
point and the Harvest Service and food
collection was donated to the foodbank.
Para 1.38 The offering from Harvest Sunday was split
between the local foodbank and the local
night shelter.
Occasional hardship payments are made
upon the decision of the leadership team.
Donations are made to charities who
provide disaster relief as the need
presents. At the quarterly Members
Meetings money is made available for the
members to decide where to send
donations.
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 is run exclusively by volunteers
and could not function effectively without
them.
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 church provides two services on a
Sunday and the Kids Church is open on a
Sunday morning. Volunteers provide
support. This is mainly attended by children
from the local area. The children engage in
activities that are free of charge. Numbers
in attendance have varied during the year.
Speakers are invited by the Plan Secretary,
and Members from the Church are also
invited to speak. It is Charity / Church
practice to give expenses to those external
speakers who are invited to speak.
The charity / church operates the
Encounter Youth Club,, a weekly group for
those between 10 and 16 years. This has
been rebranded during the year in an effort
to attract more children. The group is free
and costs met by the church. The group

goes on a few visits to external activities which are subsidised by the church as needed. The church pays Warrington Youth for Christ for a worker to assist at the youth club on a monthly basis. Kent Street Kiddiwinks, a weekly group for 0-3 year olds and their carers, reopened in January following a temporary closure. The families who attend are mainly from the local community. The entrance fee has remained at £1 per family since 2017, so cost does not exclude people from attending and benefiting. The Harvest Breakfast Bar opens weekly, and the church provides a free breakfast and social gathering to all. Numbers have varied throughout the year. Additionally, a men’s breakfast is held around every six weeks. These three groups are advertised within the local community. The leaders are mainly church members and are assisted by other volunteers. The Charity distributes leaflets to the surrounding estate, inviting residents to attend the free events at the Church, and giving brief details about the Christian message. 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 operates a collection point for the local Foodbank with food donated by those who attend the church. The Sunday offering taken during the harvest service was donated to this charity and the local night shelter. The church has continued to increase its donations during this financial year.

Members have had the opportunity to
nominate charities, and the charity has
donated 36% of its receipts to causes in
line with the charitable objectives of the
church. This was an increase of 10%
compared to the previous year.
One off donations are often made as the
need arises. This is often via speakers
who may also work with a charity, or for
people who present with social needs.
The charity provides pastoral support to
those who attend the church (members or
non-members) often providing practical
support if able and needed.
The church supplemented a day trip to
Llandudno by coach. Costs were kept low
for travellers to enable those to enjoy a day
out who may not otherwise be able to do
so. This was advertised amongst the
groups connected to the church.
The church website was redesigned this
year.
The audio and TV display system was
upgraded this year, largely paid for a grant
from
the
Independent
Methodist
Association.
The boilers for the building were replaced.
An additional trustee was appointed during
the year

Additional information (optional)

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

Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives 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. In comparison to the
previous year there was a slight reduction
in receipts via donations during the year
( 11%) whilst payments via donations
increased (10%).
The Charity was able to maintain its regular
established financial support to other
causes / charities, as well as increase its
giving via additional one off donations to
other causes / charities and meet all
required expenses.
This included
undertaking building maintenance. The
largest cost was the installation of new
boilers at just under £5000
The deficit for the year was £3603.
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.
Three months running costs are held in
reserves. It cost approximately £2500 per
month to run the charity based on its
current expenditure.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £8000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 NA
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 NA
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the		 Para 1.23 There are no concerns.

charity continuing as a going concern

Additional information (optional)

Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The Charity’s main sources of funding is
through a voluntary offering taken during its
Sunday services, through donations given
via Stewardship UK (which facilitates the
payment of Gift Aid) and that given via
regular standing orders and direct credit.
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 significant drop in income
due to ageing congregation
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 Unincorporated 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
trustees		 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
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.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


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 this organisation.
The charity supports the work of Church
Warrington
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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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18
19
20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Esther Prescott Treasurer
Secretary		 Members Meeting
Robert Sheldon Elder Members Meeting
Christine Banner Pastoral Members Meeting
Jacqueline Cooper Leader Members Meeting
StanleyKinsey Leader Members Meeting
David Holmes Leader Appointed 8 April 2024 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 NA 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 Ruth Prescott Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Treasurer Date 26 January 2025

Kent Street Community Church

Financial Statements for the Year to 31 October 2024

Kent Street Community Church

Receipts and Payments Account for the

Year Ended 31[st] October 2024

Receipts
Offerings
S. S. UK
Donations received
Grant received
Encounter Youth Club
Lighthouse Club
Harvest Breakfast Bar
Kiddiwinks
Sundry Credits
Transfers
Interest		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
18,902.31
18,902.31
20,394.49
14,529.88
14,529.88
16,739.01
2,107.00
2,107.00
3,037.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7.00
250.65
250.65
362.55
103.10
103.10
86.95
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
13,999.00
242.48
242.48
47.71		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
18,902.31
18,902.31
20,394.49
14,529.88
14,529.88
16,739.01
2,107.00
2,107.00
3,037.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7.00
250.65
250.65
362.55
103.10
103.10
86.95
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
13,999.00
242.48
242.48
47.71
37,892.94 242.48
38,135.42
54,673.71

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Kent Street Community Church

Receipts and Payments Account for the

Year Ended 31[st] October 2024 (Continued)

Payments
UCB Donation
E Greenhalgh Donation
Fees
Utilities
Donations
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Maintenance & Sundry
Catering & Cleaning
Music and Sound
Encounter Youth Club & WYFC
Ellel Donation
Accountancy & Valuation
Insurance
Contribution towards Worker
Compassion Child Sponsor
Elim Mission
Kids Church
Speaker
Transfers
Other		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
240.00
240.00
240.00
2,200.00
2,200.00
2,200
1,858.72
1,858.72
2,397.28
5,563.63
5,563.63
4,950.70
9,936.00
9,936.00
6,579.88
611.08
611.08
218.22
10,123.62
10,123.62
8,384.66
1,165.19
1,165.19
1,115.20
1,049.47
1,049.47
853.57
557.67
557.67
308.65
600.00
600.00
600.00
318.00
318.00
300.00
1493.69
1,493.69
1,469.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
1,300.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,350.00
2,350.00
1,905.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
13,999.00
272.00
272.00
694.97		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
240.00
240.00
240.00
2,200.00
2,200.00
2,200
1,858.72
1,858.72
2,397.28
5,563.63
5,563.63
4,950.70
9,936.00
9,936.00
6,579.88
611.08
611.08
218.22
10,123.62
10,123.62
8,384.66
1,165.19
1,165.19
1,115.20
1,049.47
1,049.47
853.57
557.67
557.67
308.65
600.00
600.00
600.00
318.00
318.00
300.00
1493.69
1,493.69
1,469.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
1,300.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,350.00
2,350.00
1,905.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
13,999.00
272.00
272.00
694.97
39,739.07 2,000.00
41,739.07
47,516.28
Summary
Total Receipts
Total Payments
Net Surplus/(Deficit)		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
37,892.94
242.48
38,135.42
54,673.71
39,739.07
2,000.00
41,739.07
47,516.28
(1846.13)
(1,757.52) (3,603.65)
7,157.43

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Kent Street Community Church

Balance Sheet

As at 31[st] October 2024

Assets
General Fund Account
Business Premium Account
Cash
Represented by:
General Fund Brought Forward
Deficit for Year
General Fund Carried Forward		 £
4,769.22
16,290.37
256.93		 £
21,316.52
24,920.17
(3,603.65)
21,316.52

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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 for the year ended 31 October 2024, 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

8[th] January 2025

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Kent Street Community Church

Financial Statements for the Year to 31 October 2024

Kent Street Community Church

Receipts and Payments Account for the

Year Ended 31[st] October 2024

Receipts
Offerings
S. S. UK
Donations received
Grant received
Encounter Youth Club
Lighthouse Club
Harvest Breakfast Bar
Kiddiwinks
Sundry Credits
Transfers
Interest		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
18,902.31
18,902.31
20,394.49
14,529.88
14,529.88
16,739.01
2,107.00
2,107.00
3,037.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7.00
250.65
250.65
362.55
103.10
103.10
86.95
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
13,999.00
242.48
242.48
47.71		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
18,902.31
18,902.31
20,394.49
14,529.88
14,529.88
16,739.01
2,107.00
2,107.00
3,037.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7.00
250.65
250.65
362.55
103.10
103.10
86.95
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
13,999.00
242.48
242.48
47.71
37,892.94 242.48
38,135.42
54,673.71

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Kent Street Community Church

Receipts and Payments Account for the

Year Ended 31[st] October 2024 (Continued)

Payments
UCB Donation
E Greenhalgh Donation
Fees
Utilities
Donations
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Maintenance & Sundry
Catering & Cleaning
Music and Sound
Encounter Youth Club & WYFC
Ellel Donation
Accountancy & Valuation
Insurance
Contribution towards Worker
Compassion Child Sponsor
Elim Mission
Kids Church
Speaker
Transfers
Other		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
240.00
240.00
240.00
2,200.00
2,200.00
2,200
1,858.72
1,858.72
2,397.28
5,563.63
5,563.63
4,950.70
9,936.00
9,936.00
6,579.88
611.08
611.08
218.22
10,123.62
10,123.62
8,384.66
1,165.19
1,165.19
1,115.20
1,049.47
1,049.47
853.57
557.67
557.67
308.65
600.00
600.00
600.00
318.00
318.00
300.00
1493.69
1,493.69
1,469.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
1,300.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,350.00
2,350.00
1,905.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
13,999.00
272.00
272.00
694.97		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
240.00
240.00
240.00
2,200.00
2,200.00
2,200
1,858.72
1,858.72
2,397.28
5,563.63
5,563.63
4,950.70
9,936.00
9,936.00
6,579.88
611.08
611.08
218.22
10,123.62
10,123.62
8,384.66
1,165.19
1,165.19
1,115.20
1,049.47
1,049.47
853.57
557.67
557.67
308.65
600.00
600.00
600.00
318.00
318.00
300.00
1493.69
1,493.69
1,469.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
1,300.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,350.00
2,350.00
1,905.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
13,999.00
272.00
272.00
694.97
39,739.07 2,000.00
41,739.07
47,516.28
Summary
Total Receipts
Total Payments
Net Surplus/(Deficit)		 General
Account
BusPrem
Account
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
£
£
37,892.94
242.48
38,135.42
54,673.71
39,739.07
2,000.00
41,739.07
47,516.28
(1846.13)
(1,757.52) (3,603.65)
7,157.43

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Kent Street Community Church

Balance Sheet

As at 31[st] October 2024

Assets
General Fund Account
Business Premium Account
Cash
Represented by:
General Fund Brought Forward
Deficit for Year
General Fund Carried Forward		 £
4,769.22
16,290.37
256.93		 £
21,316.52
24,920.17
(3,603.65)
21,316.52

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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 for the year ended 31 October 2024, 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

8[th] January 2025

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