2021-12-31-accounts - Dunk's Green Evangelical Free Church

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CHARITY NUMBER: 1169774

DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Contents	Page
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 2021

Dunks Green Evangelical Free Church is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (No. 1169774) and was registered as a Charity on 19 October 2016.

The year 2021 began with thanksgiving for the Lord’s provision of finances and blessing in the life of Dunks Green Church from members and friends. We were also greatly encouraged by the gift of £6,220 from the Trustees of a church in Nutley which had recently closed. To God be the glory.

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the CIO have not wavered from the 2020 report. That we exist and labour to advance the Christian faith in Dunk’s Green, in accordance with the congregation’s Statement of Beliefs. That in this life alone can forgiveness be found through Jesus Christ, who gave His life on the cross, the only means to atone for man’s sin. Thus bringing man back into a living relationship with the Father to escape the judgment to come, bringing hope, joy and peace for eternal security.

The practical community activities have resumed again since health restrictions were lifted.

Achievements and Performance

The worship and the preaching of the Word of God continued though out the year, meeting as a congregation on Sunday and during the week. The special yearly services for the church calendar were also held.

Special community events:

Easter services were advertised and leaflets distributed.

A special Pentecost supper was held, and Mike Moore spoke to the many guests about the original meaning of Pentecost in the life of Israel and its fulfilment on the Day of Pentecost when the power of the Holy Spirit was given to the church, to preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to witness to the world with power.

The church again opened for the Friends of Kent Churches Ride and Stride day, and Heritage Open Day. The theme was Edible England, which we used as a platform for displaying the Feasts of Israel, their meaning and their prophetic truths for us today. A model of the Tabernacle of Moses was displayed and the Temple of Solomon.

Remembrance Day was remembered, which included remembering those with whom the pandemic had affected.

The Christmas Carol Service was held, with Roger Lumley giving the word but also giving visitors a musical quiz of Christmas carols. This was greatly appreciated by visitors and congregation. A Christmas Eve midnight service was also held.

The fortnightly art group continues to meet. Ladies from the surrounding villages attend regularly. The monthly Sports evening has not yet reconvened.

The Church maintains an established website www.dunkschurch.org, and any enquiries regarding the church or questions regarding faith can receive help using the email epastor@dunkschurch.org.

Church premises:

A new roof has been given to the side entrance above the kitchen which has greatly improved the appearance and protected the building from the elements. The front porch repairs are also under discussion for repair.

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.

DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Chris Pateman, Minister, gave notice to the church of his retiring from the ministry and moving to the north of England sometime in the Autumn, which would leave the position of Minister vacant by the end of the year. He gave the church notice that he would remain a trustee for the foreseeable future.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Once again, the Lord provided for the Church’s expenses via the generosity of the congregation, but also the exceptional one-time donation of the Trustees of Nutley church.

The total incoming resources for the year amounted to £17,411 (2020 - £12,712) and total resources expended amounted to £6,972 (2020 - £7,248). At the end of the year, cash and bank balances totalled £23,436 (2020 - £12,997).

Plans for the future

Due to Chris Pateman leaving in the Autumn, the church gathered for meeting and prayer to seek the mind of the Lord. All the necessary practical issues were discussed and bank situations for new signatory were put in place.

A replacement for the right person to lead the congregation is uppermost in our prayers to the Lord. We have also been encouraged by three more believers to the chapel.

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 Sunday, 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

DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

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:

a) Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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;
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: 28 September 2022

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 2021 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:

examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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
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:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the 2011 Act; and
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.

10 October 2022 72 Commercial Road Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent

T Lane Director in M N Jenks & Co. Limited Chartered Accountants

DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

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 31.12.2020 CASH & BANK BALANCES AT 31.12.2021 £	2021 £ 14,797 2,614 - 17,411 - 17,411 760 3,484 - 650 498 1,202 6,594 378 6,972 10,439 12,997 23,436 £	2020 £ 10,912 1,800 - 12,712 - 12,712 450 588 3,091 632 747 1,368 6,876 372 7,248 5,464 7,533 12,997

DUNKS GREEN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

CHARITY NUMBER: 1169774

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

	2021	2020
	£	£
MONETARY ASSETS
Bank and cash balances
Bank Current account	23,400	12,961
Bank Reserve account	36	36
	£ 23,436	£ 12,997
NON-MONETARY ASSETS
FIXED ASSETS
Dunks Green Chapel – estimated value for insurance purposes	£ 471,889	£ 471,889
CURRENT ASSETS
Gift Aid Debtor	£ 480	£ 1,080
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors
Independent examiner's fees	384	378
	£ 384	£ 378

Note:

The Charity has established title to Dunks Green Chapel.

ANN CLARKE TRUSTEE

Statements were approved on: 28 September 2022