**Charity Registration Number: 1170915**
## Parkview Chapel, Botesdale
## **Receipts & Payments Account**
## **&**
## **Statement of Assets & Liabilities**
**For the period to 31[st] December 2022**
## **Parkview Chapel, Botesdale**
**Governing document:** Constitution dated 23[rd] December 2016
**Charity Registration Number:** 1170915
## **Trustees and Members**
Mark Wallace (Chairman) Hendrik du Toit (appointed 19[th] May 2022) Matt Levett David Miles Ella Miles Philip Miles Matt Warnock
## **Congregational leadership team**
Kevin Gladwell Amanda Kirk Andrew Kirk Philip Miles Sarah Partridge
**Address:** The Street, Botesdale, Diss, Norfolk. IP22 1BX
**Bankers:** Cooperative Bank
## **Independent Examiner:**
Sarah Place Accountants Ltd, Unit 4B, Boldero Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BS
## **Index**
Page 1: Legal & Administrative Details Page 2: Trustees Report Page 6: Independent Examiner’s Report Page 7: Receipts and Payments Account Page 8: Statement of Assets & Liabilities Pages 9 to 12: Notes to the Accounts
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2022**
The trustees submit their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2022.
## **Objects:**
The objects of the charity for the public benefit, as per the constitution, are to advance the Christian faith in Botesdale, nearby villages and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit.
This can be summarised as:-
- providing a safe space for people to explore Bible’s message of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ
- encouraging those who respond to this message to grow as disciples
- providing support for those locally who are facing particular challenges in their lives.
- encouraging each other to pray and worship both individually and together.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
The charity is ultimately run by the Trustees. The Trustees have the authority to exercise their powers to further the objects of the charity. The Trustees meet at least once a year but delegate the day to day decision making on the running of the Church to the Congregational Leadership Team, one of whom is also a Trustee. The Leadership Team meets monthly to consider the management and pastoral needs of the fellowship.
The charity is established in the name of ‘Parkview Chapel, Botesdale (Reg.Charity No. 1170915) as a ‘Charitable Incorporated Organisation’.
## **The church: its aims and objectives:**
Whilst Parkview Chapel describes a building, the essence of our church life is about ordinary people whose lives have been changed by Jesus Christ, the Son of God and who seek to live according to our understanding of the principles laid down in the New Testament for Christian living. We welcome opportunities to join with other Christians who share this same vision.
Parkview Chapel is a member of the ‘Evangelical Alliance’, ‘Rural Ministries’ and ‘Partnership’; organisations that links together a number of churches that are similar in nature to ourselves.
## **The year: its objectives and achievements:**
During the year ended 31[st] December 2022 the church sought to fulfil its objectives in the following ways, having had regard to the guidance given by the Commission on public benefit, and in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. During the past year we achieved this by:-
## Regular programme
As reported in previous years’ trustees’ report, we have a regular programme of services and other events, with some occurring weekly, some monthly and some annually. The aim of our services and worship is to help those attending put faith into practise through prayer, scripture, music and communion.
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)**
## Regular programme (continued)
- During our Sunday morning services during January we looked at some of ‘The songs we sing’; in February and into March we worked through material under the title of ‘ _The Gospel – What is it?_ ’ based on a study guide by Alistair Hornal. After Easter, the book of Ruth, then onto ‘ _Living Christianity_ ’ _._ In the Autumn we worked through studies in the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians before looking at _‘A different Christmas’._ Each week the message delivered on Sunday was linked to the material that we used in our mid week LIFE groups’
- As the year progressed we were pleased to move back to operating in the way that was possible pre COVID; LIFE groups began to meet in homes rather than in the more spacious chapel from September; also in September monthly Sunday lunches resumed in Farnish House after a break of 2 ½ years.
- The numbers of children and young people attending clubs on Friday evening increased as the year went on. A number of new games were sourced to provide a greater variety of activities, some at a cost, others generously donated.
## Building Relationships
- Since we believe that at the core of our faith is relationship, both heavenward to our heavenly Father and then with those around and both through our regular events and special occasions, we work to bring that about, notably through:
- ‘Coffee on a Sunday’, ‘Coffee on the Corner’, as in previous years,
- Quiz nights – In April and December teams gathered for quiz nights which were well attended.
## Serving our community
- An increasing number of groups hire areas of the building to run their events and we are pleased to make it available to them in exchange for an appropriate donation..
- A book/jigsaw exchange scheme continues outside the front doors and was used by many in the local community.
- During advent, the front window of Parkview Chapel was artistically decorated and lit up after dark each evening in the run up to Christmas.
- The staff at the local health centre used the car park on days when COVID vaccinations were taking place at the health centre.
- The Mobile Post Office van has continued to use the chapel car park for what became a weekly visit
## **Trustees**
- The trustees met twice during the year, May and November, and were kept informed by circulation of the minutes of the monthly leadership team meetings in the intervening months. Their continuing support and guidance is greatly valued by the congregational leadership team.
- During the year a new trustee was appointed and on appointment was issued with a copy of the charity’s constitution, the Charity Commission guidance – ‘ _The essential trustee’_ and the Trustees’ Report and Accounts for 2021
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)**
## **Trustees (continued)**
- The trustees regularly discuss the recruitment of further new trustees and in so doing seek to maintain a balance between those for whom Parkview Chapel is their home church and those from further afield who, because of their experience/qualifications can compliment the skills of the existing trustees and in particular support the objects of the charity. It is anticipated that new trustees will be appointed during 2023.
## **Leadership**
- The congregational leadership team meets monthly to consider matters relating to the life of the church. Each month financial updates are circulated so that finances can be monitored.
- During the year 2 sub-groups of the team met, one to consider finance matters and the other safeguarding.
## **Beyond our villages**
- Contributions continue to be collected for the Waveney Foodbank and delivered to their premises.
- Gifts were passed to a number of bodies whose work has similar aims to Parkview Chapel, and details of these gifts can be found in Note 3 to the accounts on page 11
## **Premises**
- Nine replacement LED lights were installed to replace the previous fluorescent lights. These will be more energy efficient and thereby reduce electricity consumption.
- Four UPVC replacement windows have been sourced ready for installation during 2023.
- A Sustainability Consultant visited the premises to conduct an energy audit and the ensuing report affirmed the steps being taken to improve the energy efficiency of the building.
## **Volunteers**
Although we have two paid employees, one full time and one part time, much of the work of the charity is undergirded by generous giving of their time by many volunteers.
## **Health and Safety**
- Our safeguarding lead and her deputy have worked this year to continue to update DBS checks on trustees and volunteers as necessary and are looking to further review the safeguarding policy in the light of recent guidance.
- Training on the use of fire extinguishers was delivered in August.
- A fire evacuation exercise was undertaken during a service in July
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)**
## **Public Benefit**
The Trustees have taken account of the Charity Commission's guidance on Public Benefit where appropriate when exercising their powers and duties, planning and reviewing the aims, objectives and activities of Parkview Chapel. Throughout this report, Parkview Chapel has sought to demonstrate the ways that it delivers benefit to the public —whether they are members of our congregation, another church or have no church /religious affiliation.
## **Statement of Trustees Responsibilities**
Charity law requires us as trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year.
We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
## **Serious Incidents**
We are thankful to report that there were no serious incidents to be reported during 2022.
## **Financial Review**
Church receipts into the Unrestricted Fund for the period came to £50,087. Much of this is given in a way that makes use of the government Gift Aid scheme to reclaim tax on the gifts as well as the Gift Aid on Small Donations Scheme.
Expenses from the Unrestricted Fund for the period came to £46,014. Overall there was a surplus for the period of £3,473 on the Unrestricted fund.
Regular financial updates are produced for leadership group meetings.
## **Reserves Policy**
It is our aim to maintain free reserves that equate between three and six months of normal expenditure, (£11,000 to £22,000) though there may be rare conditions under which we find that it will be necessary to go below this level. As of 31[st] December 2022 the level of unrestricted reserves were £26,274.
A P Miles Date: 17.04.23
Signed for and on behalf of the Trustees of Parkview Chapel
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT**
## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF**
## **PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Parkview Chapel ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2022 on pages 7 to 11 following.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
## **Independent examiner’s statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sarah Place Accountants Ltd Unit 4B, Boldero Road Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BS
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT For the year ended 31[st] December 2022**
||Notes
Restricted
Funds|Unrestricted|
Total 2022
Total
2021|
|---|---|---|---|
|||Funds||
|||||
|RECEIPTS|£|£|£
£|
|||||
|Donations and grants|5,624|45,199|50,823
42,155|
|
Bank interest|62|214|276
11|
|Dividends on investments|-|1,148|1,148
1,124|
|Rent for use of chapel|-|2,062|2,062
960|
|
Friday Club Tuck Shop|-|1,169|1,169
284|
|
Other income|-|295|295
88|
||5,686|50,087|55,773
44,622|
|||||
|PAYMENTS||||
|||||
|Grants and donations|3
94|4,703|4,797
3,108|
|Wages/salaries|4
3,799|22,622|26,421
25,493|
|
Pension contributions|-|2,052|2,052
1,643|
|Repairs and maintenance|-|886|886
1,407|
|
Lighting and heating|-|3,233|3,233
553|
|
Insurance|-|1,424|1,424
1,312|
|Telephone and broadband|-|794|794
759|
|
Water and sewerage|-|322|322
117|
|
Printing & stationery|-|197|197
162|
|
Professional fees|-|720|720
600|
|Employee expenses|-|1,482|1,482
1,069|
|
Cost of services|-|2,136|2,136
1,767|
|Youth work|-|1,356|1,356
885|
|Miscellaneous|6
-|1,229|1,229
1,131|
|Friday Club Tuck Shop|-|1,044|1,044
272|
|||||
||3,893|44,200|48,093
40,278|
|||||
|Surplus/ (Deficit) for the year|1,793|5,887|7,680
4,344|
|||||
|Transfers|-|-|-
-|
|||||
|Purchase of equipment|5
(1,386)|(1,814)|(3,200)
(747)|
||||
|
|Cash balance brought forward|6,406|22,201
|28,607
25,010|
|||||
|Cash balance carried forward|6,813|26,274|33,087
28,607|
|||||
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES For the period ended 31st December 2022**
## **Cash funds**
|Current accounts
Deposit accounts
Friday club tuck shop
Cash unbanked at year end|**2022**
**£**
3,608
29,018
381
80
33,087|**2021**
**£**
5,750
22,596
261
-|
|---|---|---|
|||28,607|
## **Other Monetary Assets**
|Gift Aid due|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
**£**
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
524
5,237
4,263|
|---|---|
||524
5,237
4,263|
## **Investment Assets**
|Fund
COIF Ethical Investment fund Legacy
COIF Investment fund Designated|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
Cost
Value
Value
12,000
14,886
16,998
21,273
22,922
25,938|
|---|---|
||33,273
37,808
42,936|
## **Non-monetary Assets**
- Property known as Parkview Chapel, its property was built in 1988 at a cost of £130,000 (approx.), and currently insured for £848,744.
- Furniture, equipment, piano, organ, books, etc. are additional items with detailed costs unknown, and combined are currently insured for £38,397.
## **Monetary Liabilities**
- Pension contributions under auto enrolment of £161.66 were due at 31[st] December 2022.
- PAYE/NI contributions of £998.93 were due to HMRC in respect of the quarter to 31[st] December 2022
- Expenses of £342.91 incurred by Kevin Gladwell during December 2022 were unpaid at 31[st] December 2022
- The fee for Independent Examination of these accounts is expected to be around £320 .
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
## **For the year ended 31[st] December 2022**
## **1. Basis of accounts**
The accounts have been prepared on a ‘receipts and payments’ basis with a statement of assets and liabilities
## **2. Funds**
## **Restricted Funds**
**Mission** - this is a restricted fund and its purpose is to provide support for Christians in full time work either in the UK or abroad as well as distinct mission work within the church. It has been used to ring fence funds raised through specified offerings in previous years, but during this year most gifts have been made from Unrestricted Funds.
**Employment Support** is a fund to support those who lack confidence to build a sense of self-worth through employment.
**Croatia Mission Trip-** this is a restricted fund for the purpose of supporting young people to go on a mission trip to Croatia each summer. Any balance is carried forward to future years.
**Legacy -** This is as a result of a legacy that came to Parkview Chapel in September 2017.
## **Designated Fund**
**Building –** this was a fund established on transfer of assets to the CIO in 2019 when the decision was taken to apply the capital and income from this fund to support the ongoing need for building maintenance
## **Unrestricted Fund**
This is an unrestricted fund and its purpose is to meet the day to day running costs of the fellowship including local outreach and pastoral care. From time to time the leaders may choose to transfer some of the funds to support one of the other funds as necessary.
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2022**
## **3. Mission Fund**
During this year the following gifts have been made to both individuals and organisations with aims that compatible with this charity.
|Gifts made to individuals
Good News for Everyone
Bible Society
Bury Christian Youth (BCY)
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Christian Blind Mission
Counties
Echoes International
Fishermens’ Mission
London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)
Medical Missionary News (MMN)
Premier Praise
Rural Ministries
Sizewell Hall
Sporting ’87
Street Kids Direct
Suffolk Christian Camps
Tools with a Mission
United Christian Broadcasters (UCB(
Waveney Foodbank|**2022**
**£**
-
-
60
250
250
150
-
250
75
250
250
250
200
250
200
-
-
-
250
250
2,935|**2021**
**£**
930
18
177
-
-
-
200
-
325
-
-
-
200
300
-
200
300
250
-
200
3,100|
|---|---|---|
- Included in the total of £4,797 of ‘Grants and Donations’ listed in the ‘Receipts and Payments Account’ are £1,862 of donations passed from funds raised at the monthly ‘Coffee on the Corner’.
- £1,170 was paid to visiting speakers and is included under ‘Costs of Services’ in ‘Receipts and Payments Account’.
## **4. Employees**
The charity had two employees to whom the above employment costs refer Payments were made to one of the trustees following their preaching at our services on a number of occasions. Apart from this no other trustee received any payment.
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2022**
## **5. New equipment**
|**equipment**|||
|---|---|---|
||**2022**|**2021**|
||**£**|**£**|
|HP 15.6”laptop||599|
|External DVD drive||15|
|Vacuum cleaner||55|
|Individual communion cups||39|
|External mirror||28|
|Wii controller||11|
|9 LED ceiling lights|850|-|
|4 UPVD replacement windows|1,000|-|
|Sony ZV-1 Vlogging camera|699|-|
|2 x 6 lt water extinguishers|144|-|
|Table tennis table; indoor football goals|435|-|
|Fire Safety signs|72|-|
||**3,200**|**747**|
## **6. Miscellaneous**
|**. Miscellaneous**|||
|---|---|---|
||**2022**|**2021**|
||**£**|**£**|
|TV licence|159|159|
|Evangelical Alliance subscription|90|90|
|Partnership subscription|60|50|
|CCPAS payment|141|129|
|Christian Copyright Ltd subscription|273|258|
|Liberty Accounts|187|186|
|Church logo|-|47|
|Information Commissioners Office|35|35|
|Bank charges|39|(95)|
|Website hosting|24|189|
|Other|221|83|
||**1,229**|**1,131**|
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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## PARKVIEW CHAPEL, BOTESDALE
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31[st] December 2022**
## **Movement of Funds**
The restricted funds represent amounts received for specific purposes and the movements in the year are as follows:
|**Restricted funds**|Balance at|Receipts|Payments|Transfers|Balance at|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||01.01.22||||31.12.22|
||£|£|£|£|£|
|Mission Fund|-|94|94|-|-|
|Employment Support|4,765|5,576|3,799|-|6,542|
|Croatia Mission Trip|269|2|-|-|271|
|Legacy|1,372|14|1,386|-|-|
||**6,406**|**5,686**|**5,279**|-|**6,813**|
|**Unrestricted Funds**||||||
|Designated – Building|-|684|1,064|380|**-**|
|Unrestricted – General|22,201|49,403|44,950|(380)|26,274|
||**22,201**|**50,087**|**46,014**|**-**|**26,274**|
Ref: PV2022 Trustees report
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