EXMOUTH CHAPEL
Registered Charity No. 1169494
Trustees Report and Financial Statement for the year ended 31[st] August 2021
Exmouth Chapel 17-19 Exeter Road Exmouth. EX8 1PN
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01395 274500
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exmouthchapel@gmail.com www.exmouthchapel.com
1. Reference and Administration details.
Charity Name Exmouth Chapel Registered Charity Number 1169494 Principal Address Exmouth Chapel 17-19 Exeter Road Exmouth EX8 1PN
Charity trustees who manage the Charity
| Mr Alfred Tarring | Chairman |
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| Mrs Diana Corrick | Secretary |
| Mr Brian Bibey | |
| Mr Matthew Pitts |
2. Structure, governance and management
Type of governing document CIO - Foundation
How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection method Appointed by current trustees
The Chapel is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which was entered on the Register of Charities on 5[th] October 2016.
The charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the charity and meet every six months or more often if required, although this has been curtailed during the coronavirus restrictions. The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The day to day running of the charity is undertaken by the members of Exmouth Chapel, and we are very grateful to this enthusiastic band of volunteers. The Elders are responsible for the spiritual direction of the Chapel and meet together once a month.
The trustees have assessed the risks the charity faces, and are satisfied that systems are in place, or arrangements are in hand to manage the risks that have been identified. Insurance cover is in place. Appropriate Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks, supported by regular reviewed policies are made for those who work with children or other vulnerable groups within the Chapel.
All the Government requirements for the running of the Chapel during the Coronavirus have been strictly adhered to.
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As Trustees we are confident that we provide a safe and trusted environment for our staff, volunteers and members of the public. As an organisation we ensure that staff and volunteers including Trustees, are aware that Safeguarding is a priority. Our policies and procedures are robust and are reviewed annually. Should an incident be reported the staff are fully aware of the steps and reporting procedures to follow.
3. Objectives and activities
The objectives of the charity as set out in the CIO are summarised as follows:
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1) To worship and serve God
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2) To advance for the public benefit the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of belief appearing in the schedule in Exmouth and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have considered the requirements to be of benefit to the public as required by the Charity Commission and are satisfied that the activities listed below, which are attended by members of the public as well as Chapel members, meet those requirements.
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Sunday Christian services with provision for adults and young people
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mid- week prayer and Bible teaching meetings and house-groups
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fortnightly coffee and activity mornings
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weekly meetings for ladies
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weekly toddlers group
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youth clubs
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courses for specific groups as required. (e.g. Basic Christianity, parenting courses and sessions for vulnerable families)
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weddings, funerals, adult baptism and dedication services
We also
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aid Christian organisations and individuals at home and abroad practically and/or financially.
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provide food for a local food bank
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visit the sick bringing practical, emotional and spiritual support
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provide a safe, child friendly environment for children and young people to play, talk and learn about Jesus. Welcoming so called ‘problem families’ with an open heart and mentoring them.
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4. Achievements and performance
Our worship, work and witness has continued throughout the year despite all the restrictions imposed during the covid-19 pandemic. However, during the lockdown our public services in the Chapel have been severely curtailed, but we have been able to maintain our ministry by our services being streamed through YouTube and some meetings on Zoom. It was encouraging to see the numbers viewing our activities on YouTube.
A few of our faithful, elderly members have passed away, but, despite the restrictions, we have been able to welcome some new attenders. Pre covid restrictions, we had a congregation numbering about 65 for our Sunday morning service, which has a varied programme, and about 30 to our Communion and Bible teaching service in the evening.
During the lockdown neither of our paid workers were furloughed and we have benefitted from their faithful hard work during the lockdown. Simon Sweeney is our full-time paid elder: he is experienced and qualified as a church leader and we have greatly benefitted from his ministry over the year. His help over the lockdown has been invaluable, especially with his preaching online and his pastoral gifting.
Under the very able and capable leadership of our Family & Youth worker, Mrs Chrissie Mulindabigwi, our youth work, continued, pre-covid, with regularly more than 40 young people attending the various clubs during the week. Contact with the young people continued during the lockdown via Zoom and YouTube. Various classes were also held for the parents to provide help and guidance in bringing up their families.
The Chapel has continued its interest in mission overseas, and Chapel members have an active role in supporting Christian work in Zambia, Rwanda and medical help through Mercy Ships. We also prayerfully and financially support many other Christian organisations and missionaries.
We look forward to the coming year to be able to meet without covid restrictions. We are grateful for God’s help during this difficult year but are confident that the Church is well equipped to go forward, and to make good progress in the future months.
5. Financial review
The accounts for the year ending 31[st] August 2021 were subject to independent examination by David Ball and approved by the trustees on 11[th] June 2022.
The Income for the Chapel comes almost exclusively from freewill offerings at the Chapel and the income for the year was £72,351. This is 4% increase over the previous year, and the giving of the congregation has been an encouragement in view of the pandemic restrictions. This has meant that our normal expenditure has not needed to be curtailed. The employment of two paid staff has reduced our bank balances from £44,341 to £38,773 but this is as expected, and well within our budgets. Our giving to other Christian organisations and missionaries has also marginally increased to £18,424, 25% of our income.
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Exmouth Chapel Trustees Annual Report. August 2021
| Charity Name EXMOUTH CHAPEL |
Charity Name EXMOUTH CHAPEL |
Charity Name EXMOUTH CHAPEL |
No (if any) 1169494 |
No (if any) 1169494 |
No (if any) 1169494 |
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| For the period from |
Period start date 01/09/2020 |
To | Period end date 31/08/2021 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | |||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 57,022 673 3 - - - - - 57,698 - - - 57,698 3,587 48,897 1,747 609 2,091 2,292 3,859 - - 63,082 - - - 63,082 - 5,384 - 43,890 38,506 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 14,653 - - - - - - - 14,653 - - - 14,653 14,837 - - - - - - - - 14,837 - - - 14,837 - 184 - 451 267 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 71,675 673 3 - - - - - 72,351 - - - 72,351 18,424 48,897 1,747 609 2,091 2,292 3,859 - - 77,919 - - - 77,919 - 5,568 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations & Legacies | 57,022 | 69,518 | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 673 | - | |||||
| Interest | 3 | 72 | |||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 57,698 | 69,590 | |||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 69,590 | |||||||
Donations |
3,587 | 17,777 | |||||
| StaffingCosts | 48,897 | 46,788 | |||||
| BuildingMaintenance | 1,747 | 2,683 | |||||
| Equipment costs | 609 | 564 | |||||
| Light,heating,water,telephone | 2,091 | 2,466 | |||||
| Insurance | 2,292 | 2,163 | |||||
| Other expenditure on Charitable Activities | 3,859 | 5,467 | |||||
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| **Sub total ** | 63,082 | 77,908 | |||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | |||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 77,908 | |||||||
| - 5,384 | - 184 | - | - 5,568 | - 8,318 | |||
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| 43,890 | 451 | - | 44,341 | 52,659 | |||
| 38,506 | 267 | - | 38,773 | 44,341 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
04/09/2021
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| SectionBStatement of assets andliabilitiesat | SectionBStatement of assets andliabilitiesat | the end of theperiod | the end of theperiod | |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | ||
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| BlCashfunds | Bank balances | 38,426 | 267 | |
| Cash | 80 | |||
| Total cashfunds | 38,506 | 267 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | ||
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| Details | to nearest€ | to nearest e | tonearest € | |
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| Details | Fund towhlch | Co3t (optional) | ||
| 83lnvestment assets | ||||
| Details | Fundlo which | Cost (optional) | Current value | |
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| Fund towhich | Amount due | When due | ||
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| 85 Liabilities | ||||
| Signed byoneor twotrusteeson behalfofall thetrustees |
Signature | Print Name | ||
| Alfred Tarring | ||||
| Diana Corrick |
| SectionA | lndependent Examiner's Report |
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| Report to the trustees/ membersof |
EXMOUTH CHAPEL |
| Onaccountsforthe year | 31StAUGUST2021 Charitynoi1169494 |
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| Ireport tothe trustees onmy examinationoftheaccountsoftheabove charity | |
| ("the Trust") for theyear ended3110812021 | |
| Responsibilitiesand basisof report |
Asthecharity'strustees, youare responsible forthepreparationoftheaccounts in accordancewith therequirementsoftheCharitiesAct201 1("the Act"). |
| ireport in respectofmy examinationofthe Trust'saccounts carriedoutunder | |
| section145 ofthe2011 Actandin carryingoutmyexamination,Ihave followed | |
| all theapplicableDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunder section | |
| 145(5Xb) of the Act. | |
| lndependent examiner's statement |
Ihave completed myexamination.Iconfirmthatno material matters have cometomyattentionin connection withthe examination(etherh{hat- Cre<;leseC$eter,v")whichgivesme causetobelievethatin,anymaterial |
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| . the accountingrecordswerenot kept in accordancewith section130of |
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| theCharitiesAct;or | |
| . theaccountsdidnot accord withthe accountingrecords; or |
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| . theaccountsdidnot comply withtheapplicable requirements concerning |
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| theformand content of accounts set outinthe Charities(Accountsand | |
| Reports) Regulations 2008 otherthanany requirement thattheaccounts | |
| givea'trueandfair'viewwhichis not a matterconsideredas part ofan | |
| independent examination. | |
| Ihave no concernsandhave come across no other matters in connection | |
| with theexamination towhichattention should bedrawninthisreportin | |
| ordertoenableaproper understandingoftheaccountsto bereached. | |
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| qualification(s) orbody (if any): |
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| Address: | 96WesthillRoad |
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