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2021-08-31-accounts

Charity No 1170454

NORTH DEVON HOUSE OF PRAYER

Trustees Annual Report and Accounts

For the year ended 31[st] August 2021

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date

Period end date

From

1[st] September 2020 To 31[st] August 2021

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name NORTH DEVON HOUSE OF PRAYER

Other names charity is known by NDHOP Registered charity number (if any) 1170454 Charity's principal address Church Lane Barnstaple Devon Postcode EX31 1BH ~~——~~ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) 1 Paul Hopkinson 2 Jack Saunders Resigned 26/04/2021 3 James Ware Chief Executive 4 Michael Rogers Resigned 26/04/2021 5 Stephen Bones 6 Andrew Lynch Chair Appointed 21/09/2020 ~~==~~ Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Independent Examiner Magnus Proctor Lindisfarne, Landkey Rd, Barnstaple, Devon,EX32 9BW Bankers Barclays Bank 38 Boutport Street , Barnstaple, Devon EX311HH CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ Solicitors Brewer Harding & 1, The Square, Barnstaple, Devon Rowe EX32 8LS ~~—~~ Section B Structure, governance and management ~~——~~ Description of the charity’s trusts Constitution dated 22[nd] July 2016 and registered with the Charity Type of governing document Commission on 29[th] November 2016; subsequently amended on 23 July (eg. trust deed, constitution) 2021 Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) A Foundation, therefore new trustees nominated by any existing trustee, Trustee selection methods then formally appointed by all trustees at the next meeting. (eg. appointed by, elected by) ~~——~~ TAR 1 June 2020

June 2020

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)		 To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in North Devon
and throughout the world in accordance with the evangelical alliance
statement of faith
(1) Developing and making available a Christian prayer resource centre in
North Devon, helping people to explore prayer and the spiritual dimension of
life with multiple prayer rooms available for prayer and staffed by a team of
volunteers;
(2) organising activities and special worship services that explore Christian
prayer in various dimensions;
(3) being a resource hub of information about prayer and education about
Christian spirituality for local congregations and individuals;
(4) offering Christian outreach and services for community groups based
around exploring spirituality;
(5) providing a drop-in service for people seeking support or a chat;
(6) running training courses about prayer and aspects of the Christian faith;
(7) coordinating conferences for Christians in the wider area;
(8) offering help in local schools through R.E. classes, assemblies and
school visits to our premises;
(9) running a confidential listening and healing prayer service in a local
community building. Our facilities are open on most days and evenings;
(10) undertaking missions in the UK and overseas;
(11) to make grants to individuals and organisations in line with the above
objective;
(12) The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in North Devon
and Torridge by providing grants, items or services to individuals in need.
Much of the above has continued this financial year, despite the lock down,
by operating virtually where possible via Zoom or Facebook. Where
activities have not been possible due to their lack of transferability to online,
we have curtailed those activities in accordance with Government
requirements. The House of Prayer finally opened to the general public on
11 October 2021.
The trustees have complied with the Charities Act 2011 in regard to the
public benefit requirement.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN 2020-2021

Last year we said ‘this year was one like no other,’ which has been followed by this year in a very similar vein.

While complying with all government restrictions on social distancing and lockdown, we have managed to serve many of our charitable objects through this year.

Our daily live stream of worship has reached a significant number of people, allowing us to continue to explore Christian prayer in various dimensions.

We have run online training courses that have helped people to explore prayer and the spiritual dimension of life, and have had attendees from outside North Devon as we have seen the benefits of offering an online solution.

During lockdown we were unable to visit other ministries in person, but intend to rebuild these relationships and activities.

As lockdown eased towards the end of the period, we were able to reopen to the public with appropriate COVID practices in place, and have enjoyed seeing people returning to the prayer room and recommencing training and small group discipleship.

We have continued to work with local architects to move the building renovation programme forward. We have had helpful pre-planning meetings with the local council’s conservation officer, and expect to gain planning consent this year.

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Section D Achievements and performance Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the
charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially
in deficit		 Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the building has been closed to the general
public since March 2020 to October 2021. However, unlike last year
when unrestricted income fell by £9,595 or 32%, this year unrestricted
income increased by £31,918 or 156%, solely due to one major gift of
£40,000. Consequently our designated and general cash funds at 31
August 2021 were £33,703, which is approximately two years general
expenditure, up from £701 or two weeks at the end of the previous
financial year. However, £30,982 are designated funds, either for
building development or for supporting other similar charities, and
therefore only £2,721 is available for general funds, being three months
general expenditure, similar to before the pandemic.
The trustees determined in the year that a general reserves balance of
£7,500 would be appropriate, having considered the potential impacts of
a reduction in normal giving which was seen in the last two years with the
pandemic, and the potential one-off costs such as boiler replacement or
building maintenance. As the general reserves balance is not at this
level, it is intended to increase the reserves in the current year towards
the £7,500.
None

Section F Other optional information

As we move towards 2022 and lockdown has lifted, we are looking towards training more people in person and visiting other Houses of Prayer across the British Isles. The re-opening of the prayer room to the public in line with government guidance allows us to relaunch monthly prayer meetings, restart our work as a resource centre for individuals and groups interested in exploring prayer and Christian spirituality, as well as offering confidential prayer support to individuals.

We are about to start fundraising for the building project and are expecting to obtain planning consent in the coming year.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position
Date		 ANDREW LYNCH JAMES WARE
Andrew Lynch James Ware
Chair Chief Executive
16/02/2022
16/02/2022

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Report to the trustees of North Devon House of Prayer Charity no. 1170454

For the year ended 31[st] August 2021 Set out on pages 1-2 Respective responsibilities of The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in trustees and examiner accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed

It is my responsibility to:

• to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and • to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. 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 the trustees concerning any 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.

Independent examiner's In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my

statement attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 07/2/2022 Name: Magnus Proctor FFA

Professional qualification Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants

Address: Lindisfarne, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW

NORTH DEVON HOUSE OF PRAYER

1170454

Recei ts and a ments accounts p p y For the period 1st September 31st August To from 2020 2021 ~~ee~~

~~a~~ Section A Receipts and payments

Total funds Total funds
2021 2020
£ £
51,408 14,484
2,050 4,286
- 2,842
- -
- 1,175
33 500
- 2

Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £

A1 Receipts

A1 Receiptsptsts £ £ £ £
Donations 50,891 517 51,408 14,484
Stewardship 2,050 2,050 4,286
Offeringbox - - 2,842
Use of building - - -
Internships & trainingincome - - 1,175
Sale of merchandise 33 33 500
Bank interest received - - 2
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 (Gross income for
AR)		 52,974 517 53,491 23,289
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
-
-
Sub total -
-
-
-
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A3 Payments Total receipts 52,974
~~		 ~~ 517 53,491
~~es ~~
Ministry gifts 500 500 256
Internships & trainingcosts:
* accommodation and subsistence * accommodation and subsistence 12 12 2,664
* food & hospitality - - 652
* travel - - 4,554
Other travel costs 149 149 -
Safeguarding 129 129 125
Telephone 1,122 1,122 1,072
Computer costs 746 746 115
Internet costs 798 798 380
Insurance 1,472 1,472 1,436
Utilities 2,748 2,748 2,901
Office costs 481 481 709
Maintenance 477 477 1,004
Rent 20 20 20
Trade waste 36 36 121
Merchandise for sale 69 69 342
Advertising/promotional - - 324
Printing, postage and stationery 48 48 8
Leadership/trustees meetings 270 270 110
Legal costs 205 205 53
Accounting 150 150 150
Otherprofessional services 132 132 -
Bank interest & charges 48 48 -
Salaries 1,249 1,249 1,424
Sundries - -
**Sub total ** 10,861 - 10,861 18,420

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A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Worshipequipment 1,978 1,978 766
Building 6,675 517 7,192 1,550
Fixture & fittings - - 5,873
Office equipment 458 458 -
**Sub total ** 9,111 517 9,628 8,189
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
26,609
33,002 (3,320)
- -
701 4,021
33,703 701

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Unrestricted Restricted
Categories Details funds funds Total funds 31-Aug-20
B1 Cash funds Deposit account 927 927 215
Tithe account 249 249 249
Current accounts 32,527 32,527 237
Total cash funds 33,703 0 33,703 701
Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost
B4 Assets retained for the Worship equipment General 4,845 2,867
charity’s own use Office equipment General 458 -
Building Restricted 88,642 81,450
Fixtures & fittings General 5,873 5,873
Total retained assets 99,818 90,190
Capital asset fund 99,818 90,190
Restricted funds - -
Designated funds:
Building development fund 25,000 -
Giving fund 5,482 249
Hardship fund 500 30,982 -
General funds 2,721 452
Total net assets / reserves 133,521 90,891
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Signature Print Name Date of
approval
J WARE Jim Ware 16/02/2022
S R BONES Stephen Bones 16/02/2022

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