CHARITY NUMBER: 1169774
DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
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| Trustees' Report | 1 - 3 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 4 |
| Receipts & Payment Account | 5 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6 |
DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Dunks Green Evangelical Free Church is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (No. 1169774) and was registered as a Charity on 19 October 2016.
Objectives And Activities
The objectives of the CIO have not wavered from the 2019 statement. Which are for the public benefit to advance the Christian faith in Dunk’s Green, Kent, in accordance with the congregation’s Statement of Beliefs. To show through love, care and witness the life, works and words of the Lord Jesus Christ; to bring hope, joy and peace through worship and the preaching of the Word, and through practical community activities, meeting as a congregation on Sunday and during the week.
Achievements and Performance
Sabbath worship: The church did not open for worship, from March to July due to the Covid situation during 2020. During this time Zoom calls were organised in the morning which included celebrating the Lord’s supper individually at home but joined virtually together.
The prayer and bible study meeting also resumed at church in July.
Special Community Events: Greatly Limited Due To The Covid Situation.
The Carol Service : The Christmas event was able to go ahead even during the Covid situation, which brought reassurance and comfort to members and visitors, meeting together at this time gave the only certain hope to all in a changing world.
A Christmas Eve midnight service was also held.
The church was again open for Heritage day, and Ride and Stride. The theme this year was Creation. Due to the Lock down being announced the same weekend attendance was very limited. But Creation banners depicting the 6 Days of creation were on display with other displays depicting creation of all things by God, in opposition to evolution.
The anniversary of Armistice day was celebrated even in lockdown situations.
The church was decorated externally with banners, and pictures. Including victory speeches of Churchill sounding out from the front porch. Dunks Green held a ‘distanced’ street party.
Remembrance Day was again remembered. A life sized WW1 soldier was on display outside the church.
The fortnightly art group continued to meet outside in the garden after a patio and shelter was erected. The ladies continued to meet until the lock down was imposed again in October. Ladies from the surrounding villages attend regularly.
The monthly Sports evening has not been held due to restrictions this year.
The Church maintains an established website (www.dunkschurch.org).
Church Premises:
A new patio was set in place at the rear garden, with Eco tiles, to be used for the art group. This will also be a useful area for future outreach efforts. A new open tent was also erected over the patio A new roof has been tendered for above the kitchen, due to a leak in the main structure. This will be started in the new year after the restrictions are eased.
Structure, Governance and Management
In accordance with the constitution of the CIO, governance is vested in the hands of three Trustees, elected by the Members of the Church in accordance with the Church constitution.
The Trustees met on three occasions during the year.
The minute book of Trustee meetings is deposited with the Secretary.
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DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Once again, the Lord provided for the Church’s expenses via the generosity of the congregation. This year we have greatly benefitted from the Gift aid repayments from HMRC , and the congregation have given generously, even over this restricted period.
The total incoming resources for the year amounted to £12,712 (2019 - £12,216) and total resources expended amounted to £7,248 (2019 - £7,500). At the end of the year, cash and bank balances totalled £12,997 (2019 - £7,533).
Plans For Future Periods
By its nature, the mission of Dunk’s Green Evangelical Free Church is committed to serving the Lord in the local community. Current plans include a further supper and talk on The Jewish Feast of Pentecost, with Mike Moore, which was cancelled due to the restrictions.
Heritage Open Day is again being planned for the Theme Edible England, to which we were planning to depict the Feasts of Israel and their prophetic meanings for the world. The Spring feasts have been fulfilled, and we await the 3 Autumn feasts which will include the final consummation of all things.
The Church continues to focus on its core objective which is to make known the path of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone. We will pursue this objective by continuing to preach the Gospel every Sabbath day, and by offering free Bibles and prayer to all who seek the truth.
Registered Address and Administrative contact details
Dunk’s Green Evangelical Free Church CIO, registered number 1169774.
Registered address:
Dunk’s Green Evangelical Free Church, Long Mill Lane, Dunk’s Green, Kent TN11 9SF.
Secretary:
Mrs Ann Phoebe Clarke.
Accountants:
MN Jenks & Co, 72 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6DP.
Solicitors:
Warners Law LLP, Bank House, Bank Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BL.
The three serving Trustees are :
Ann Phoebe Clarke (secretary), Christopher David Pateman and Paul Donald Rogers.
There were no additions or resignations to the Trustees during the period under review
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DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
RISK REVIEW
The Trustees have conducted their own review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. The procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the Charity.
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare in respect of each financial year of the Charity a statement of accounts complying with such requirements as to its form and contents as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to:
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a) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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c) State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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d) Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees:
CHRIS PATEMAN CHAIRPERSON
Dated: 5 October 2021
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
I have reported on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 set out on pages 5 and 6.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT 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)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met, or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
6 October 2021 72 Commercial Road Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent
T Lane Director in M N Jenks & Co Limited Chartered Accountants
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DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| RECEIPTS Voluntary Income Gifts and Donations Gift Aid Tax Grants Received Investment Income Bank Interest Total Receipts PAYMENTS Cost of Charitable Activities Donations Made Repairs and Maintenance Lifetime Magazines Insurance Sundries Utilities Governance Costs Independent Examiner's Fees Total Payments NET RECEIPTS (PAYMENTS) FOR THE YEAR CASH & BANK BALANCES AT 31.12.2019 CASH & BANK BALANCES AT 31.12.2020 £ |
2020 £ 2019 £ 10,912 8,646 1,800 2,570 - 1,000 12,712 12,216 - - 12,712 12,216 450 485 588 4,574 3,091 - 632 613 747 185 1,368 1,283 6,875 7,140 372 360 7,248 7,500 5,464 4,716 7,533 2,817 12,997 £ 7,533 |
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DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
CHARITY NUMBER: 1169774
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020
| 2020 | 2019 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| MONETARY ASSETS | ||
| Bank and cash balances | ||
| Bank Current account | 12,961 | 7,497 |
| Bank Reserve account | 36 | 36 |
| £ 12,997 | £ 7,533 | |
| NON-MONETARY ASSETS | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Dunks Green Chapel – estimated value for insurance purposes | £ 471,889 | £ 432,549 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Gift Aid Debtor | £ 1,080 | £ - |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
| Creditors | ||
| Independent examiner's fees | 378 | 372 |
| £ 378 | £ 372 |
Note:
The Charity has established title to Dunks Green Chapel.
ANN CLARKE TRUSTEE
Statements were approved on: 5 October 2021
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