Hope Valley Messy Church Trust
Financial Statements and Trustee Report – Year ended 31 December 2022
Trustees Report
| Trustees Report | |
|---|---|
| CharityName | Hope ValleyMessyChurch Trust |
| CharityRegistration Number | 1170465 |
| Correspondence Address | Goosehill Hall,Buxton Road,Castleton S33 8WP |
| Trustees | Mrs J Fox |
| Rev A Perry (Chair) | |
| Mr P Wallis | |
| Mr JD Whitfield(Secretary) | |
| Funds held by | St Edmunds Church,Castleton as a Restricted Fund |
Structure, Governance and Objectives
Hope Valley Messy Church Trust (The “Trust”) was set up on 29[th] November 2016 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to oversee the use of funds provided by the Methodist and Anglican bodies to help establish Messy Churches in the Hope Valley, working with local church volunteers. Oversight of the activities is provided by an Operating Group; the Trustees ensure the proper use of the funds. The Trustees and the Operating Group were nominated by the supporting Anglican and Methodist groups. Close management has been provided by local clergy and advised by the trustees and others involved in church activities in the Hope Valley.
Activities
During 2022, as in 2021, there have been no activities – the charity has been dormant. Although some Messy Church activities have started in Hathersage, the Trust received no applications for grants. Discussions are underway to start a new initiative centred in Hope, which would apply for and be eligible for a grant.
Financial Review
In previous years, the Trust received funds from Anglican diocesan and Methodist district and circuit sources. They were spent to fund project work, as advised by the Operations Group. The balance remains of reserves unchanged.
Public benefit statement
The Trustees have complied with their duty to use the fund for public benefit as set out when applying for Charity status.
Risks and Policies
The major assessed risks would come from Safety and Safeguarding issues. The Trust’s future activities will be designed fully to be in compliance with Anglican and Methodist guidance on these matters.
Financial Statements
| Income and Expenditure Account (accounted for on a cash basis) |
Years ending 31stDec 2022 and |
|---|---|
| 31stDec 2021 | |
| Income | |
| Grants Received | |
| Other Donations | |
| Total Income | nil |
| Expenditure on Charitable Activities | |
| Project Work - Fees and Expenses | |
| Gift to Project Worker from donor | |
| Total Expenditure | nil |
| (Shortfall) / Excess of Income over Expenditure | nil |
| Reserves at the start of the period | 1,403 |
| Reserves as at 31st December 2022/2021 | £1,403 |
| Balance Sheet Monies held in a Restricted Fundby St Edmunds Church, Castleton on behalf of Hope Valley Messy Church Trust and not available for general church use. Reserves (as above) This figure for Reserves is also disclosed in the financial statements of St Edmunds Church Castleton, and been subject to Independent Examination. |
£1,403 |
|---|---|
£1,403 |
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Basis of Preparation The financial statements include all monies received and paid in the year to 31 December 2022. The records are also included as a Restricted Fund in the financial statements of St Edmund’s Church Castleton.
John Whitfield 23 Oct 2023