Page **1** of **12** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 06/04/23 Period start date To 05/04/24 Period end date** **Charity name: Sussex Street Christian Centre** ## **Charity registration number: 1171448** ## **Objectives and Activities** |**Objectives and Activities**|**Objectives and Activities**|**Objectives and Activities**| |---|---|---| |SORP reference||| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
Para 1.17
The principal purposes of the Church as
stated in the Church Governing
Document are: -
1) The advancement of the
Christian faith according to the
principles of the Baptist
denomination.
2) The Church may also advance
education and carry out other
charitable purposes in the United
Kingdom and/or other parts of the
world.||| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|The Trustees want to see the Christian
message of God’s love for all people
spread in Rhyl and the surrounding
area, and internationally through our
support of missionary workers overseas.
The Church holds services each Sunday
morning where the Bible is taught,
people worship God through music, and
we pray for personal, local and
international needs.
The Trustees meet monthly to discuss
practical matters regarding the
maintenance of our premises, and the
Elders of the Church meet, focusing on
pastoral issues. The Church leaders are
particularly interested in reaching out to
children, young people and their
families, which they see as essential for
the future of the Church. Some
members volunteer in taking Open The
Book presentations of Bible stories into| Page **2** of **12** |||some of the local primary schools. The
Trussell Trust Food bank based in our
church gives out food on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Friday to those in need
who come with a recognised voucher.
FoodBank also provides ‘surplus’ food
(collected from local shops), through
the Fareshare scheme, for anyone to
collect on Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday. A Debt Advisor and Local
Influencer (looking at resolving local
issues affecting Foodbank clients) are
also employed at the church.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit through
their agreement with the Church
Governing Document.| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
N/A
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
N/A
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
The Church is very dependant for its
Para 1.38 activities on volunteers. This is
Contribution made by
particularly the case regarding Children
volunteers
and Youth work, participation in
Sunday Services, Bible Study groups,
Pastoral Care Group, Open The Book,
and Trussell Trust Foodbank
Other
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Page **3** of **12** ## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**| |---|---|---| |SORP reference||| |||| |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|The congregation has met on each
Sunday morning during the year and a
series of biblical themes have been
covered in the preaching. The Minister
is the main speaker, but the Assistant
Minister and several other members of
the congregation are also involved in
speaking roles. We welcome people
from a wide variety of backgrounds and
ethnic origins. In addition to the
morning services, a number of regular
Church based activities occur.
 There are frequent opportunities
for the Minister Trevor Casey to
offer counsel and advice to
Church members, and he and
other members of the
congregation contact people who
find it more difficult to get out.
 Prayer First – on the evening of
each first Sunday in the month,
members of the Church meet to
pray for local, national and
international needs
 Messy Church – on the morning
of the second Sunday of the
month, the church holds a
service specifically aimed at
involving the children who come
on that morning.
 The church has several house
groups where there is Bible
study and prayer, and where
pastoral help is available.
 During the week there are
various prayer meetings, where
church members meets to pray
for individuals, our church and
its’ activities, and situations
further afield
 KidZone – each Sunday morning
the children of primary school
age are taught Bible stories and
their application in their own
class.| Page **4** of **12**  Teen Church – the teenagers leave the service after about 30 minutes for their own session.  On Friday evenings the church runs a Christian youth club. This was paused when our Assistant Minister, Glyn Watson, left in September 2023.  Leavers’ Days at the end of the Summer term where year 6 children are given the opportunity to visit our church and become involved in music, creative prayer, drama and problem solving.  Trussell Trust Foodbank where food is given to those in need, upon presentation of a voucher given by another agency; this is available three days a week, and runs alongside Fareshare (outlined above).  Christian Money advice – people from the Rhyl area who are encountering financial difficulties are referred to CMA for help to overcome these difficulties. We have people trained to the required standard who are able to analyse the financial problems and act as a go-between with the financial agencies, banks etc. This has resulted in people finding a way out of their financial difficulties. CMA is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority  Other agencies, such as Rhyl Town Council, continue to use the premises from time to time for their own activities. Page **5** of **12** Apart from activities in the Church building, we also run activities for Young People outside the Church.  Open The Book assemblies where Bible stories are presented in a dramatised way to 4 local schools up to 5 times a year.  During the summer holidays members of the Church volunteer to help with camps for children and families in Wales. This has meant helping with erection and dismantling of the camps, as well as cooking and serving meals and other activities. Internationally, two members now work in a prison ministry helping prisoners find God and preparing them for return to the outside world. They have been involved in prisons in Romania, Nepal, the United States and Brazil, setting up and training new teams to continue the work. We also have on-going interest and prayer for other previous members of the Church who are now serving God as Christian workers overseas. Each Christmas the Church seeks to raise funds for a Christmas project. These projects alternate between overseas and UK based projects. At Christmas 2023 we raised £2300 to support the training of students in Pakistan and giving Bibles to Pastors in Tanzania. The Church works together with other Churches in the area as opportunities arise for combined outreach efforts. **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: N/A Para 1.41 Page **6** of **12** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Achievements against
objectives set
N/A
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
N/A
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
N/A
Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The Trustees reviewed the Finances
financial position at the end and found that the Charity’s income
of the period
had returned to a more normal level (a
bit above that of 2021-2022), following
completion of the church re-roofing
works.
Total receipts of unrestricted funds for
the General Fund during the year
amounted to £96,718.
A further total of £154,235 of restricted
funds were also received and are
detailed in the financial statements.
This comprised largely of grants for the
Foodbank.
Many members now choose to give by
‘standing order’ and Gift Aid their
donations, and this resulted in a Gift Aid
claim of £23,200 (which is included in
the General Fund total above).
A large proportion of the General Fund
was spent on the salaries of the
Minister and the Assistant Minister
(£57,001 in total).
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The Trustees have a reserves policy of
policy for holding reserves working towards retaining £30,000
stating why they are held
specifically for contingencies and
emergencies. We aim to put £5,000
aside each year to achieve this.
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Page **7** of **12** |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£45,000| |---|---|---| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Donations from existing members.
Most of these funds are used to pay
salaries and maintain the Church
building, as well as organising other
activities.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|N/A| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|A description of the principal risks
facing the charity – Declining number
of wage earners among Church
Members, and an ageing grade 2 listed
building.| |Other||We bank with the Charities Aid
Foundation (CAF) and implement a
system of double signatures on all Bank
payments.| Page **8** of **12** ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)|Para 1.25|CIO Association| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g. unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Election by Secret Ballot, Candidates to
be selected from Church Members| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|Potential Trustees are given orientation
regarding the role and responsibility by
an existing Trustee. They are also
supplied with the Governing Document,
the Latest Accounts and explanatory
information from the Charity
Commission.| |---|---|---| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The charity is led by the board of
Trustees who work under the rules of
the CIO Governing document. Of these
the Minister and Assistant Minister are
ex-officio Trustees. The Church
members elect the Secretary and
Treasurer annually. The other Trustees
are elected on a rotating basis by the
Church members each for a three-year
term. The Church members have other
input into the Trustees by means of the
Church meeting at which all Church
members can attend and vote. The
Trustees keep the members of the
Church informed about their activities,
and from time to time refer certain
issues (especially the recognition of
new members of the Church) to the
Church meeting for votes or to listen to
how Church members feel about
certain issues. The Church meeting is
also responsible for approving all large
expenditures according to the
publicised Trustee authorization bands.| Page **9** of **12** |Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51|The Charity has direct affiliation to the
North Western Baptist Association
(NWBA), Baptist Union of Great Britain
(BUGB), and Evangelical Alliance who
give an advisory input.| |---|---|---| |Other||Volunteers –Much of the day-to-day
work is done by volunteers, including
music, youth, and outreach and
cleaning. The Charity considers
membership of the Church as an
indication of their willingness to
volunteer. We are very grateful to all
the members who have given
generously of their time and money to
serve the Church is all the different
ways outlined.| ## **Reference and Administrative details** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity name Sussex Street Christian Centre
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1171448
Charity’s principal address 15 Sussex Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 1SE
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Rev Trevor Casey Minister Sussex Street Christian
1
Centre
Rev Glyn Watson Assistant Minister 06/04/23 to 01/09/2023 Sussex Street Christian
2
Centre
Richard Landon Treasurer Sussex Street Christian
3
Centre
David Landin Trustee 06/04/23 to 27/09/2023 Sussex Street Christian
4
Centre
Annie Myers Trustee Sussex Street Christian
5
Centre
Peter Smith Secretary Sussex Street Christian
6
Centre
Roger Handley Trustee Sussex Street Christian
7
Centre
Rachel Round Trustee Sussex Street Christian
8
Centre
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved ## **Director name** Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity **Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year** Page **11** of **12** ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** |**Type of**|**Name**|**Address**| |---|---|---| |**adviser**||| **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** Page **12** of **12** ## **Declarations** **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 (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|P N Smith
T Casey| |---|---| ||Peter Noel Smith
Trevor Casey| ||
Secretary
Trustee| ||14thJanuary 2025| ||14thJanuary 2025| Charity registration number 1171448 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr P Smith Mr R Handley A F Myers Dr R A Landon Rev T J Casey R Round {Appointed 23 April 20231 Charlty number 1171448 Prlnclpal addrès9 Sussex Street Christian Cenlrè 15 Sussax Street Rhyl Denbighshire LL18 1SE Independent examlner Christopher Henderson Bsc BFP FCA Harold Smith Chartered Accountants Unit 32, Llys Edmund Prys St Asaph Bu8in88s Park St Asaph Denbighshire LL17 OJA SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Statement of cash flows Notes to the financial statement5 9-17 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024. The financial stalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Gharity'5 goveming document, the Charities Act 2011 and 'AGcounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended PraGtiGe applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102}. (effective 1 January 2019). Objectives and activities The principal purposes of the Church as slated in the Church Governing Document are.. - The 8dvancement of the Christian f8ith According to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may a150 advance education and carry out other charftable purposes in the Uniled Kingdom andlor other parts of the world. The Trustees want to see the Chrislian message of God's love for all people spread in Rhyl and the surrounding area, and intemationally through our support of missionary workers overseas. The Church holds seryices each Sunday moming where thè Bible is taught, people worship God through music, and we pray for personal, local and international needs. The Truslees meet monlhly lo discuss pr8Ctical matters regarding the maintenance of our premises, and the Elders of the Church meet, focusing on pastoral issues. The Church leaders are particularly interested in reaching out to children. young people and their families, which they see as essential for the future of the Church. Some members volunteer in taking Open The Book presentations of Bible stories into some of th8 local primary schools. The Trussell Trust Food bank based in our church gives out food on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday to those in need who come with a recognised voucher. FoodBank also provides 'surplus' food (collected from local shops), through the Fareshare scheme, for anyone to collect on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. A debt Advisor and Local InflUen￿r (looking at r8solving local issues affecting Foodb8nk clients) are also employed at the church. The Iruslees have had regard to guldance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit through their agreement with the Church Governing Document. The Church is very dependant for Ils activilles on volunteers. Thls is particularfy the case regardlng Chlldren and Youth work, Church Office, participation in Sund8y Services, Bible Study groups, Pastoral Care Group, Open The Book, and Trussell Trust Foodbank. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Achievements and performance The congregation has met on each Sunday moming during the year ancl a series of biblical themes have been covered in the preaching. The Minister is the main speaker, bul the Assistant Minister and several other members of the congregation are also involved in speaking roles. We welGome people from a wide variety of backgrounds and ethnic origins. In addition to the moming services, a number of regular Church based activities occur. There are frequent opportunities for the Minlster Trevor Casey to offer counsel and advic8 to Church members, and he and other members of the congregation contact people who find it more difficult to get out. Prayer First - on the evening of each first Sunday In the month. members of the Church meet to pray for local, national and intemational needs. Messy Church - on the moming of the sècond Sunday of the month, th8 church holds a service specifically aimed at involving the childr8n who come on that morning. The church has sev8r81 hous8 groups wh8r8 th8r8 is Bible sludy and pray8r, and wh8r8 pastoral help is available. On Thursday mornings a group of church members meets to pray for Indlviduals. our chLfjrch and Its, activilies, and sometimes sltuations further afield Kidzone each Sunday morning th8 children of primary school age are taught Bibl8 Stories and their application in their own class. Teen Church- the teenagers leav8 the service after about 30 minutes for Iheir own session. On Friday evenings In the springlsummer of 2023, the church ran a Christian youth group. This is on hold al present. Trussell Trust Foodbank where food is given to those in neéd. upon presentation of a voucher given by anolh8r agèncy., this is available Ihree days a week, and runs alongside Fareshare {outlined above). Christian Money advice- people from the Rhyl arga who are encountering financial diffiGultie5 are referred to CMA for help to overcome these difficulties. We have people trained to the required standard who are able to analyse the financial problems and act as a go-between with the financial agencies, banks elc. This has resulted in people finding a way out of their financial difficulties. CMA is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority Other agencies, such as Rhyl Town Council. continue to use the premises from time to time for their own activities. Apart from activities in the Church bulldlng, we also run activlties for Young People outslde the Church. Open The Book assemblies where Blble storles are presented In a dramalised way to 4 local schools up to 5 times a ye8r. During the summer holidays many members of the Church volunteer to help with camps for children and famili8s in Wales. This has meant helping with erectson and dismanlling of th8 camps, as well as cooking and serving meals and other activlties. Snternationally. members now work in a prison ministry helping prisoners find God and preparing them for return lo the outside wortd. They have been involved in prisons in Romania, Nepal, the United States and Brazil, setting up and training new teams to continue the work. We also have on-going intere51 and prayer for other previous members of the Church who are now serving God as Christian workers overseas. Each Christmas the Church seeks to raise funds for a Christma5 project. These projects alternate be￿een overseas and UK based projects. At Christmas 2023 we raised £2,300 to support the training of students in Pakistan and buy Bibles for Pastors in Tanzania. The Church works together with other Churches in the area a5 0PPOrtunities arise for combined outreach 8fforts. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Financbal review The Trustees reviewed the Finances and found Ihat the Charity's income had decreased significanlly over the previous year. This was largely due to the building work and associated grants being largely complete. Total receipts of unreslricted funds for the General Fund during the year amounted to £96,718. A further total of £154,235 of restricted funds were also received and ar8 detailed in Ihe financial statements. This compnsed largely of grants for the Foodbank. Many members now choose lo give by 'standing order, and Gift Aid their donations, and this resulted in a Gift Aid claim of £23,200 (which is included in the General Fund total above). A large proportion of the General Fund was spent on the salarles of the Minister and the Assistant Minister1£57,001 totall. The Trustees have a reseNes policy of Working towards retainlng £30,000 specifically for conlingencles and ernergencies. We 8im to put £5,000 aside each year to achieve this. At the year end, th8 charity had £50,752 of free res8rv8S. The principle source of income is donations from existing members. Most of these funds are used to pay salaries and maintain the Church building, as well as organising olh8r activities. The prlnciple risks facing the chartty are decllning number of wage eam8rs among Church M8mb8rs, and an aglng grade 2 listed building. Structurè. govèrnancé and managémént The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organlsatlon. The charity has adopted the Charlty Commlsslon Association model constitution for a CIO. The trus188s who serv8d during th8 y88r and up to the d8le of signature of the financial statements w8r8: Mr P Smith Mr R Handley A F Myers D J Landin Dr R A Landon Rev T J Casey Mr G AA Watson R Round (Resigned 27 September 2023) (Resigned 1 September 2023) (Appointed 23 April 2023) Selection is made by Secret Ballot. Candidates are sele¢ted from Church Members. The Gherity is led by the b08rd of Trustees who work under the rules of the CIO Governing document. Of these the Minister and Assistant Minister are ex-officio Trustees. The Church members elecl the Secretary and Treasurer annually. The other Trustees are elected on a rotating basis by the Church members each for a three-year term. The Church members have other input into the Trustees by means of the Church m88ting al which all Church members can attend and vote. The Trustees keep the members of th8 Church infomed aboul Iheir activities, and from time lo time refer certain issues (especially the recognition of new members of the Church) to the Church meeting for votes or to listen lo how Church members feel about certain issues. The Chvrch meeting is also responsible for approving all large expenditures according to the publicised trustee authorization bands. Potential Trustees are given orientation regarding the role and responsibility by an existing Trustee. They are also supplied with the Governing Document, the Latest Accounts and explanatory information from the Charity Commission. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 The Charity has direct affiliation to the North Western Baptist Association INWBA), Baptisl Union of Great Britain {BUGB), and Evangelical AllianGe who give an advisory input. We also bank with the Charities Aid Foundation {CAF) and implement a system of double sign8tures on all Bank payments. Much of the day-to-day work is done by volunteers, including music, yOLtth, and outreach and cleaning. The Charity considers membership of the Church as an indication of their willingness to volunteer. We are very grateful to all the members who have given generously of their lime and money to serve Ihè Church is all the different ways outlined. The trustees, report was approv8d by the Board of Trust88s. Mr P Smith Trustee 14 January 2025 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Sussex Street Christian Centre (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 2024. Responslbllltles and ba818 of report As the truslees of Ihe charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of th8 Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acll. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financlal ststemenls carrted out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 145{5llb) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member ol a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance wilh Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the Accounllng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practsce issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understarsd that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordan wbth GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practi￿ effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no matters have come lo my attention in connectlon with the gxaminalion giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as r6quir8d by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or the financial stalement5 do not accord with those records,. or the financial stat8menls do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and conlent of accounts set out in the Chanties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matt8r considered as part of an independent examination. I have no Goncem$ and have come across no other malters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Christopher Hénderson Bsc BFP FCA Harold Smith Chartered Accountants Unit 32, Llys Edmund Prys StAsaph Business Park st Asaph Denbighshire LL17 OJA Dated: 14 January 2025 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Unrestrlcled Rèstrlcted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Note5 Income and endowments from: Donats'ons and legacies Investments Other income 95,062 900 756 154,235 249,297 900 756 127,477 583 1.140 612,765 740,242 583 1,140 Total Income 96,718 154,235 250,953 129,200 612,765 741,965 Expendlture on: Charitable activities 89,825 262,544 352,369 91,943 560,253 652,196 Total expandltur• 89,825 262,544 352,369 91,943 56D,253 652,196 Nat Incomo1(expenditura) 6,893 1108,309) {101,4161 37,257 52,512 89,769 Transfers between funds 150) 50 (3,9831 3,983 Net movomènt In funds 6,843 {108,2591 {101,4161 33,274 56,495 89,769 Reconclllatlon of lunds: Fund balances at 6 April 2023 43,909 244,936 288,845 10,635 188,441 199,076 Fund balance8 at 5 Aprll 2024 50,752 136,677 187,429 43,909 244,936 288,845 The statemenl of financial acbvities includes all gains and losses recognisad in the year. All income and expenditure defive Irom continuing activits'es. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE BALANCE SHEET AS AT5APRIL 2024 2024 2023 Notes Currenl assets Cash at bank and in hand 194,463 298,486 Creditor8: amounts falling due withln one year 12 (7,034) (9,641) Net current a$set¥ 187,429 288,845 The funds of the charlty Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds 14 15 136,677 50,752 244,936 43,909 187,429 288,845 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 14 January 2025 Mr P Smith Trustee SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 2024 2023 Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash (absorbed by}Igenerated from operations 19 1104,923) 88,374 Investing activitie5 Investment income received 900 583 Net cash generated Irom Investlng actlvltles 900 583 Net cash used In flnanclng aGtlvltle5 Net {decrea5eylncreas8 In cash and cash equlvalonts 1104,0231 88,957 Cash and Gash equlvalents at beginning of year 298,486 209,529 Ca$h and cash equlvalents at end of year 194,463 298,486 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Accounting policies Charity Infomiatlon Sussex Street Christian Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The registered office is 15 Sussex Street Christian Centre, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 1 SE. 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The financial statemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Gharity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepLbblic of Ireland" (~FRS 102-1 and the Charities SORP "A¢¢ounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slatemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021. (effective l January 2019). The Gharity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statem8nts are prepared In sterling, which Is the functlonal currency of the charity. Mon8tary amounts in these financial slalements are rounded to thè nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventlon. The prfnclpal accounting policies adopted are s8t out b810w. 1.2 Golng concern Al the time of approving the financial statements, th8 trustees have a reasonable expectation that th6 charity has adequate resources to continue in operational éxistence for the foreseeable futur6. Thus thè truslges continu810 adopt th8 going conc8rn basis of accounting in preparing the financial stat8m8nls. 1.3 Charltable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use 8t the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricled funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the noles lo the financial slatemenls. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entltled to it after any perfomiance conditlons have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations ar8 r8cognis8d on r8C8lPt. other donations are recognis8d onc8 the charity has been nolifiod of the donation, unless perforrnance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donalion. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charlty has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the arnount is not known, the legacy Is treated as a contingent asset. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Accountlng pollcies (Contlnuedl 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognlsed once there 15 a legal or construdlve obligation to transfer economic benefrt to a third party, itls probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is Glassifi8d by activity. The costs of each 8Ctivity are made up of the total of dir8cI costs and sharéd costs, induding support costs involved in und8rtaking each activity. Direct costs attribulable to a single actlvity ar8 allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more Ihan one activity and support costs which ar8 not attributable to a single acliwty ar8 apportioned between those activitl8s on a basis consistent with Ihe use of resources. Central staff costs are allocatgd on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on Ihe portlon of the asset's use. 1.6 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with orlginal maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. 8ank overdrafts are shown wlthin borrowings in current liabilities. 8aslc flnanclal •55ets Basic financial assets, which indude débtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes 8 financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the pres8nt value of the fulure receipts discounlèd al a market rate of int8rest. Fin8nclal ass8ts classified as recelvable withln one year are not amortised. Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles Basic financial liabilities, includlng creditors and bank loans are initially recognis8d at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the d8bt instrument is measur8d at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities dassified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade credilors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been 8¢quired in the ordinary course of operation5 from suppliers. Amounts payab18 are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as n0n-cu￿ent liabilitiès. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amorti5ed cost using th8 effective interest method. Derecognltlon of IlnanGlal Ilabllitles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contr8CtUAI obligations expire or are discharged or ancelled. 1.7 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably commltled lo terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 1.8 Retlrement benefits Paym8ntS to defined contribution retir8ment benefit schemes arè chaiged as an expense as they fall due. 10- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to mak8 jLtdg8m8nts, estimates and assumptions about the carying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on hi5toriGal experience and other factors that are considered to be relevanL Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are revlewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accountin9 estimates are recognis8d in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision 8ffects only thal period, or in the period of the revision and future periods wher8 th8 révision affects bolh current and future P6riods. Income from donatlons and legacles Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Totsl Unrostrleted R•stricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Donations and gifts 95,062 154,235 249,297 127,477 612.765 740,242 Income from Investments Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds fund$ 2024 2023 Interest recelvable 900 583 other Income Unr•8trlcted Unreslrlcted funds funds 2024 2023 Parking Premises Hire Away Day 111 280 365 1,140 756 1,140 11 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Expenditure on charitable aclivities Charitable Charitable Expenditure Expondlture 2024 2023 Dlrect costs Staff costs Building expenses Ministry Mission and outreach Eric Pakistan Waddingtons Roof Food bank Building project Assitant minister Christmas project 141.016 26,508 4,260 1,305 1,190 240 115,324 45,887 136,058 27,074 2,496 3,068 250 450,515 19,948 6,706 6,392 2,300 1,080 344,422 647,195 Grant fvnding of activities (see note 7) 2,000 Share of support and govomancè Costs Iso0 note 81 Support Gov8mance 4.747 1,200 3,801 1,200 352.369 652,196 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds R8strict8d funds 89,825 262,544 91,943 560,253 352,369 652,196 Grants payable Charitable Expenditure 2024 Grants to inslltutions11 grant)-. Ty Newydd Road 1,000 Grants to individuals11 grant) 1,000 12- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Support costs allocated to actlvitles Charitable Expenditure 2024 Total 2023 Miscellaneous expenses Pholocopying Printing, postage and stationary Subscriptions Telephon8 Computer running costs Govemance 70 1,376 53 2,415 833 108 1,980 60 819 754 80 1,200 1,200 5,947 5,001 Trustees None of the trustees (or 8ny persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. 10 Employe88 The average monlhly number of employees during the year w8S'. 2024 Numbor 2023 Numbor Ernployment cost8 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension Gosts 129,996 4,979 6,041 124,495 5,744 5,819 141,016 136.058 There were no employees whose annu31 remuneration was more than £60,000, Remuneration of kéy management personn81 The femuneralion of key management personnel was as follows.. 11 Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on its adivities because all its income is applied for charitsble purposes. 13- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 12 Credltors- amounts falling due withln one year 2024 2023 Other taxation and social security Other credilors Accruals and deferred income 1,946 3,888 1,200 2,954 5,487 1,200 7,034 9,641 13 Retirement benefit schemes 2024 2023 Deflned contrfbullon 8chemo5 Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 6.041 5,819 The charity oper8les a defined conlribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of Ihe scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. 14 Restrlcted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donatlons and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At 6 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 5 April 2024 Waddingtons Roof Food bank Christmas prolect Building fund Assistant minister Eric Pakistan 70 113,845 130,123 65 240 41.884 100,479 2,300 1,800 6,392 1.140 (240) (115,3241 (137,0981 (2,3001 70 40,405 93.504 65 1,800 833 833 (6,3921 (1,1901 50 244,936 154,235 (262,5441 50 136,677 14- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 14 Restrlcted funds (Contlnuedl Prevlous year: At 6 Aprll 2022 Incomlng Resources resources expended Transfer5 At 5 Aprti 2023 Waddingtons Roof NWBA home mlsslon Food bank Christmas project Building fund Assistant minister (20) 151,015 340 413,345 5,462 182,293 1.085 2,750 7,490 (2501 1450,5151 (5,4891 189,5561 11,080) 16,706) 16,657) 70 113,845 27 37,366 60 130,123 65 3,956 833 188,441 812,765 560,2S3 3,983 244,936 Waddlngtons Missionanes we SUPPOrt. Roof Replacement of whole of roof, inlemal repaint of the church & work on the building frontage. NWBA fundlng R8CeiV8d to part support assistant rninister for outreach down th8 V811ey. Food bank Funding for workers and supplies bas8d at the church, Chrlstmas project Colleclion taken every year for projects outside of the Ghurch. Bullding fund Restricted fund for various repairs and renov8tions. A88islant mini8t8r Money received from members lo make up Salary to a full lime post. Tear fund Occasional response to appeals. 15 Unrestrlcted funds The unrestricted funds of the charfty comprfse the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and gr8nlors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At 6 Aprll 2023 Incomlng resources Resources expended Transfers At 5 Aprll 2024 General funds 43,909 96,718 (89,825) (50) 50,752 15- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 15 Unrastrlcted fund8 (Continued) Prevlous year: At 6 Aprll 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 5 Aprll 2023 General funds 10,635 129,200 (91,9431 13.983) 43,909 16 Analy81s of net assets between funds Unre8lricted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total 2024 At 5 Aprll 2024: Current assetsl(liabilities) 50.752 136,677 187,429 50,752 136,677 187,429 Unreslrlcted fund8 2023 Restrlcted fund8 2023 Total 2023 At S Aprll 2023: Currant assetsl{liabilities) 43,909 244.936 288,845 43,909 244,936 288,845 17 0￿ratIng lea$0 commltments Lessee At the reporting end date the charity had oulslanding commilments for future mlnimum lease payment5 under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows.. At the reporting end date the charity had oulslanding commilments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, whiGh fall due as follows.. 2024 2023 Within one year Between two and five years 986 246 986 1,232 1.232 2,218 18 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023- none). 16- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 19 Cash generated from operations 2024 2023 {Deficrtllsurpus for the year 1101,416) 89,769 Adjustments for.. Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (goo) (5831 Movements in working capital.. (Decrease) in creditors (2,607) (812) Cash (absorbed by)Iggnerated from operallons (104.9231 88,374 20 Analysls of changes In net funds The charity had no debt during the year. 17- Charity registration number 1171448 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr P Smith Mr R Handley A F Myers Dr R A Landon Rev T J Casey R Round {Appointed 23 April 20231 Charlty number 1171448 Prlnclpal addrès9 Sussex Street Christian Cenlrè 15 Sussax Street Rhyl Denbighshire LL18 1SE Independent examlner Christopher Henderson Bsc BFP FCA Harold Smith Chartered Accountants Unit 32, Llys Edmund Prys St Asaph Bu8in88s Park St Asaph Denbighshire LL17 OJA SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Statement of cash flows Notes to the financial statement5 9-17 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024. The financial stalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Gharity'5 goveming document, the Charities Act 2011 and 'AGcounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended PraGtiGe applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102}. (effective 1 January 2019). Objectives and activities The principal purposes of the Church as slated in the Church Governing Document are.. - The 8dvancement of the Christian f8ith According to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may a150 advance education and carry out other charftable purposes in the Uniled Kingdom andlor other parts of the world. The Trustees want to see the Chrislian message of God's love for all people spread in Rhyl and the surrounding area, and intemationally through our support of missionary workers overseas. The Church holds seryices each Sunday moming where thè Bible is taught, people worship God through music, and we pray for personal, local and international needs. The Truslees meet monlhly lo discuss pr8Ctical matters regarding the maintenance of our premises, and the Elders of the Church meet, focusing on pastoral issues. The Church leaders are particularly interested in reaching out to children. young people and their families, which they see as essential for the future of the Church. Some members volunteer in taking Open The Book presentations of Bible stories into some of th8 local primary schools. The Trussell Trust Food bank based in our church gives out food on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday to those in need who come with a recognised voucher. FoodBank also provides 'surplus' food (collected from local shops), through the Fareshare scheme, for anyone to collect on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. A debt Advisor and Local InflUen￿r (looking at r8solving local issues affecting Foodb8nk clients) are also employed at the church. The Iruslees have had regard to guldance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit through their agreement with the Church Governing Document. The Church is very dependant for Ils activilles on volunteers. Thls is particularfy the case regardlng Chlldren and Youth work, Church Office, participation in Sund8y Services, Bible Study groups, Pastoral Care Group, Open The Book, and Trussell Trust Foodbank. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Achievements and performance The congregation has met on each Sunday moming during the year ancl a series of biblical themes have been covered in the preaching. The Minister is the main speaker, bul the Assistant Minister and several other members of the congregation are also involved in speaking roles. We welGome people from a wide variety of backgrounds and ethnic origins. In addition to the moming services, a number of regular Church based activities occur. There are frequent opportunities for the Minlster Trevor Casey to offer counsel and advic8 to Church members, and he and other members of the congregation contact people who find it more difficult to get out. Prayer First - on the evening of each first Sunday In the month. members of the Church meet to pray for local, national and intemational needs. Messy Church - on the moming of the sècond Sunday of the month, th8 church holds a service specifically aimed at involving the childr8n who come on that morning. The church has sev8r81 hous8 groups wh8r8 th8r8 is Bible sludy and pray8r, and wh8r8 pastoral help is available. On Thursday mornings a group of church members meets to pray for Indlviduals. our chLfjrch and Its, activilies, and sometimes sltuations further afield Kidzone each Sunday morning th8 children of primary school age are taught Bibl8 Stories and their application in their own class. Teen Church- the teenagers leav8 the service after about 30 minutes for Iheir own session. On Friday evenings In the springlsummer of 2023, the church ran a Christian youth group. This is on hold al present. Trussell Trust Foodbank where food is given to those in neéd. upon presentation of a voucher given by anolh8r agèncy., this is available Ihree days a week, and runs alongside Fareshare {outlined above). Christian Money advice- people from the Rhyl arga who are encountering financial diffiGultie5 are referred to CMA for help to overcome these difficulties. We have people trained to the required standard who are able to analyse the financial problems and act as a go-between with the financial agencies, banks elc. This has resulted in people finding a way out of their financial difficulties. CMA is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority Other agencies, such as Rhyl Town Council. continue to use the premises from time to time for their own activities. Apart from activities in the Church bulldlng, we also run activlties for Young People outslde the Church. Open The Book assemblies where Blble storles are presented In a dramalised way to 4 local schools up to 5 times a ye8r. During the summer holidays many members of the Church volunteer to help with camps for children and famili8s in Wales. This has meant helping with erectson and dismanlling of th8 camps, as well as cooking and serving meals and other activlties. Snternationally. members now work in a prison ministry helping prisoners find God and preparing them for return lo the outside wortd. They have been involved in prisons in Romania, Nepal, the United States and Brazil, setting up and training new teams to continue the work. We also have on-going intere51 and prayer for other previous members of the Church who are now serving God as Christian workers overseas. Each Christmas the Church seeks to raise funds for a Christma5 project. These projects alternate be￿een overseas and UK based projects. At Christmas 2023 we raised £2,300 to support the training of students in Pakistan and buy Bibles for Pastors in Tanzania. The Church works together with other Churches in the area a5 0PPOrtunities arise for combined outreach 8fforts. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Financbal review The Trustees reviewed the Finances and found Ihat the Charity's income had decreased significanlly over the previous year. This was largely due to the building work and associated grants being largely complete. Total receipts of unreslricted funds for the General Fund during the year amounted to £96,718. A further total of £154,235 of restricted funds were also received and ar8 detailed in Ihe financial statements. This compnsed largely of grants for the Foodbank. Many members now choose lo give by 'standing order, and Gift Aid their donations, and this resulted in a Gift Aid claim of £23,200 (which is included in the General Fund total above). A large proportion of the General Fund was spent on the salarles of the Minister and the Assistant Minister1£57,001 totall. The Trustees have a reseNes policy of Working towards retainlng £30,000 specifically for conlingencles and ernergencies. We 8im to put £5,000 aside each year to achieve this. At the year end, th8 charity had £50,752 of free res8rv8S. The principle source of income is donations from existing members. Most of these funds are used to pay salaries and maintain the Church building, as well as organising olh8r activities. The prlnciple risks facing the chartty are decllning number of wage eam8rs among Church M8mb8rs, and an aglng grade 2 listed building. Structurè. govèrnancé and managémént The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organlsatlon. The charity has adopted the Charlty Commlsslon Association model constitution for a CIO. The trus188s who serv8d during th8 y88r and up to the d8le of signature of the financial statements w8r8: Mr P Smith Mr R Handley A F Myers D J Landin Dr R A Landon Rev T J Casey Mr G AA Watson R Round (Resigned 27 September 2023) (Resigned 1 September 2023) (Appointed 23 April 2023) Selection is made by Secret Ballot. Candidates are sele¢ted from Church Members. The Gherity is led by the b08rd of Trustees who work under the rules of the CIO Governing document. Of these the Minister and Assistant Minister are ex-officio Trustees. The Church members elecl the Secretary and Treasurer annually. The other Trustees are elected on a rotating basis by the Church members each for a three-year term. The Church members have other input into the Trustees by means of the Church m88ting al which all Church members can attend and vote. The Trustees keep the members of th8 Church infomed aboul Iheir activities, and from time lo time refer certain issues (especially the recognition of new members of the Church) to the Church meeting for votes or to listen lo how Church members feel about certain issues. The Chvrch meeting is also responsible for approving all large expenditures according to the publicised trustee authorization bands. Potential Trustees are given orientation regarding the role and responsibility by an existing Trustee. They are also supplied with the Governing Document, the Latest Accounts and explanatory information from the Charity Commission. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 The Charity has direct affiliation to the North Western Baptist Association INWBA), Baptisl Union of Great Britain {BUGB), and Evangelical AllianGe who give an advisory input. We also bank with the Charities Aid Foundation {CAF) and implement a system of double sign8tures on all Bank payments. Much of the day-to-day work is done by volunteers, including music, yOLtth, and outreach and cleaning. The Charity considers membership of the Church as an indication of their willingness to volunteer. We are very grateful to all the members who have given generously of their lime and money to serve Ihè Church is all the different ways outlined. The trustees, report was approv8d by the Board of Trust88s. Mr P Smith Trustee 14 January 2025 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Sussex Street Christian Centre (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 2024. Responslbllltles and ba818 of report As the truslees of Ihe charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of th8 Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acll. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financlal ststemenls carrted out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 145{5llb) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member ol a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance wilh Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the Accounllng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practsce issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understarsd that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordan wbth GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practi￿ effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no matters have come lo my attention in connectlon with the gxaminalion giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as r6quir8d by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or the financial stalement5 do not accord with those records,. or the financial stat8menls do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and conlent of accounts set out in the Chanties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matt8r considered as part of an independent examination. I have no Goncem$ and have come across no other malters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Christopher Hénderson Bsc BFP FCA Harold Smith Chartered Accountants Unit 32, Llys Edmund Prys StAsaph Business Park st Asaph Denbighshire LL17 OJA Dated: 14 January 2025 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Unrestrlcled Rèstrlcted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Note5 Income and endowments from: Donats'ons and legacies Investments Other income 95,062 900 756 154,235 249,297 900 756 127,477 583 1.140 612,765 740,242 583 1,140 Total Income 96,718 154,235 250,953 129,200 612,765 741,965 Expendlture on: Charitable activities 89,825 262,544 352,369 91,943 560,253 652,196 Total expandltur• 89,825 262,544 352,369 91,943 56D,253 652,196 Nat Incomo1(expenditura) 6,893 1108,309) {101,4161 37,257 52,512 89,769 Transfers between funds 150) 50 (3,9831 3,983 Net movomènt In funds 6,843 {108,2591 {101,4161 33,274 56,495 89,769 Reconclllatlon of lunds: Fund balances at 6 April 2023 43,909 244,936 288,845 10,635 188,441 199,076 Fund balance8 at 5 Aprll 2024 50,752 136,677 187,429 43,909 244,936 288,845 The statemenl of financial acbvities includes all gains and losses recognisad in the year. All income and expenditure defive Irom continuing activits'es. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE BALANCE SHEET AS AT5APRIL 2024 2024 2023 Notes Currenl assets Cash at bank and in hand 194,463 298,486 Creditor8: amounts falling due withln one year 12 (7,034) (9,641) Net current a$set¥ 187,429 288,845 The funds of the charlty Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds 14 15 136,677 50,752 244,936 43,909 187,429 288,845 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 14 January 2025 Mr P Smith Trustee SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 2024 2023 Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash (absorbed by}Igenerated from operations 19 1104,923) 88,374 Investing activitie5 Investment income received 900 583 Net cash generated Irom Investlng actlvltles 900 583 Net cash used In flnanclng aGtlvltle5 Net {decrea5eylncreas8 In cash and cash equlvalonts 1104,0231 88,957 Cash and Gash equlvalents at beginning of year 298,486 209,529 Ca$h and cash equlvalents at end of year 194,463 298,486 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Accounting policies Charity Infomiatlon Sussex Street Christian Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The registered office is 15 Sussex Street Christian Centre, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 1 SE. 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The financial statemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Gharity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepLbblic of Ireland" (~FRS 102-1 and the Charities SORP "A¢¢ounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slatemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021. (effective l January 2019). The Gharity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statem8nts are prepared In sterling, which Is the functlonal currency of the charity. Mon8tary amounts in these financial slalements are rounded to thè nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventlon. The prfnclpal accounting policies adopted are s8t out b810w. 1.2 Golng concern Al the time of approving the financial statements, th8 trustees have a reasonable expectation that th6 charity has adequate resources to continue in operational éxistence for the foreseeable futur6. Thus thè truslges continu810 adopt th8 going conc8rn basis of accounting in preparing the financial stat8m8nls. 1.3 Charltable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use 8t the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricled funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the noles lo the financial slatemenls. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entltled to it after any perfomiance conditlons have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations ar8 r8cognis8d on r8C8lPt. other donations are recognis8d onc8 the charity has been nolifiod of the donation, unless perforrnance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donalion. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charlty has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the arnount is not known, the legacy Is treated as a contingent asset. SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Accountlng pollcies (Contlnuedl 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognlsed once there 15 a legal or construdlve obligation to transfer economic benefrt to a third party, itls probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is Glassifi8d by activity. The costs of each 8Ctivity are made up of the total of dir8cI costs and sharéd costs, induding support costs involved in und8rtaking each activity. Direct costs attribulable to a single actlvity ar8 allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more Ihan one activity and support costs which ar8 not attributable to a single acliwty ar8 apportioned between those activitl8s on a basis consistent with Ihe use of resources. Central staff costs are allocatgd on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on Ihe portlon of the asset's use. 1.6 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with orlginal maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. 8ank overdrafts are shown wlthin borrowings in current liabilities. 8aslc flnanclal •55ets Basic financial assets, which indude débtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes 8 financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the pres8nt value of the fulure receipts discounlèd al a market rate of int8rest. Fin8nclal ass8ts classified as recelvable withln one year are not amortised. Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles Basic financial liabilities, includlng creditors and bank loans are initially recognis8d at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the d8bt instrument is measur8d at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities dassified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade credilors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been 8¢quired in the ordinary course of operation5 from suppliers. Amounts payab18 are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as n0n-cu￿ent liabilitiès. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amorti5ed cost using th8 effective interest method. Derecognltlon of IlnanGlal Ilabllitles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contr8CtUAI obligations expire or are discharged or ancelled. 1.7 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably commltled lo terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 1.8 Retlrement benefits Paym8ntS to defined contribution retir8ment benefit schemes arè chaiged as an expense as they fall due. 10- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to mak8 jLtdg8m8nts, estimates and assumptions about the carying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on hi5toriGal experience and other factors that are considered to be relevanL Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are revlewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accountin9 estimates are recognis8d in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision 8ffects only thal period, or in the period of the revision and future periods wher8 th8 révision affects bolh current and future P6riods. Income from donatlons and legacles Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Totsl Unrostrleted R•stricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Donations and gifts 95,062 154,235 249,297 127,477 612.765 740,242 Income from Investments Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds fund$ 2024 2023 Interest recelvable 900 583 other Income Unr•8trlcted Unreslrlcted funds funds 2024 2023 Parking Premises Hire Away Day 111 280 365 1,140 756 1,140 11 SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Expenditure on charitable aclivities Charitable Charitable Expenditure Expondlture 2024 2023 Dlrect costs Staff costs Building expenses Ministry Mission and outreach Eric Pakistan Waddingtons Roof Food bank Building project Assitant minister Christmas project 141.016 26,508 4,260 1,305 1,190 240 115,324 45,887 136,058 27,074 2,496 3,068 250 450,515 19,948 6,706 6,392 2,300 1,080 344,422 647,195 Grant fvnding of activities (see note 7) 2,000 Share of support and govomancè Costs Iso0 note 81 Support Gov8mance 4.747 1,200 3,801 1,200 352.369 652,196 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds R8strict8d funds 89,825 262,544 91,943 560,253 352,369 652,196 Grants payable Charitable Expenditure 2024 Grants to inslltutions11 grant)-. Ty Newydd Road 1,000 Grants to individuals11 grant) 1,000 12- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 Support costs allocated to actlvitles Charitable Expenditure 2024 Total 2023 Miscellaneous expenses Pholocopying Printing, postage and stationary Subscriptions Telephon8 Computer running costs Govemance 70 1,376 53 2,415 833 108 1,980 60 819 754 80 1,200 1,200 5,947 5,001 Trustees None of the trustees (or 8ny persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. 10 Employe88 The average monlhly number of employees during the year w8S'. 2024 Numbor 2023 Numbor Ernployment cost8 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension Gosts 129,996 4,979 6,041 124,495 5,744 5,819 141,016 136.058 There were no employees whose annu31 remuneration was more than £60,000, Remuneration of kéy management personn81 The femuneralion of key management personnel was as follows.. 11 Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on its adivities because all its income is applied for charitsble purposes. 13- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 12 Credltors- amounts falling due withln one year 2024 2023 Other taxation and social security Other credilors Accruals and deferred income 1,946 3,888 1,200 2,954 5,487 1,200 7,034 9,641 13 Retirement benefit schemes 2024 2023 Deflned contrfbullon 8chemo5 Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 6.041 5,819 The charity oper8les a defined conlribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of Ihe scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. 14 Restrlcted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donatlons and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At 6 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 5 April 2024 Waddingtons Roof Food bank Christmas prolect Building fund Assistant minister Eric Pakistan 70 113,845 130,123 65 240 41.884 100,479 2,300 1,800 6,392 1.140 (240) (115,3241 (137,0981 (2,3001 70 40,405 93.504 65 1,800 833 833 (6,3921 (1,1901 50 244,936 154,235 (262,5441 50 136,677 14- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 14 Restrlcted funds (Contlnuedl Prevlous year: At 6 Aprll 2022 Incomlng Resources resources expended Transfer5 At 5 Aprti 2023 Waddingtons Roof NWBA home mlsslon Food bank Christmas project Building fund Assistant minister (20) 151,015 340 413,345 5,462 182,293 1.085 2,750 7,490 (2501 1450,5151 (5,4891 189,5561 11,080) 16,706) 16,657) 70 113,845 27 37,366 60 130,123 65 3,956 833 188,441 812,765 560,2S3 3,983 244,936 Waddlngtons Missionanes we SUPPOrt. Roof Replacement of whole of roof, inlemal repaint of the church & work on the building frontage. NWBA fundlng R8CeiV8d to part support assistant rninister for outreach down th8 V811ey. Food bank Funding for workers and supplies bas8d at the church, Chrlstmas project Colleclion taken every year for projects outside of the Ghurch. Bullding fund Restricted fund for various repairs and renov8tions. A88islant mini8t8r Money received from members lo make up Salary to a full lime post. Tear fund Occasional response to appeals. 15 Unrestrlcted funds The unrestricted funds of the charfty comprfse the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and gr8nlors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At 6 Aprll 2023 Incomlng resources Resources expended Transfers At 5 Aprll 2024 General funds 43,909 96,718 (89,825) (50) 50,752 15- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 15 Unrastrlcted fund8 (Continued) Prevlous year: At 6 Aprll 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 5 Aprll 2023 General funds 10,635 129,200 (91,9431 13.983) 43,909 16 Analy81s of net assets between funds Unre8lricted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total 2024 At 5 Aprll 2024: Current assetsl(liabilities) 50.752 136,677 187,429 50,752 136,677 187,429 Unreslrlcted fund8 2023 Restrlcted fund8 2023 Total 2023 At S Aprll 2023: Currant assetsl{liabilities) 43,909 244.936 288,845 43,909 244,936 288,845 17 0￿ratIng lea$0 commltments Lessee At the reporting end date the charity had oulslanding commilments for future mlnimum lease payment5 under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows.. At the reporting end date the charity had oulslanding commilments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, whiGh fall due as follows.. 2024 2023 Within one year Between two and five years 986 246 986 1,232 1.232 2,218 18 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023- none). 16- SUSSEX STREET CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 19 Cash generated from operations 2024 2023 {Deficrtllsurpus for the year 1101,416) 89,769 Adjustments for.. Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (goo) (5831 Movements in working capital.. (Decrease) in creditors (2,607) (812) Cash (absorbed by)Iggnerated from operallons (104.9231 88,374 20 Analysls of changes In net funds The charity had no debt during the year. 17-