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2021-12-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

From Period start date To[Period end date ] 1 1 2020 31 12 2020

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Woolwich Evangelical Church

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1171662

Charity's principal address

Woodhill

Woolwich

Postcode SE18 5HW

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution,Trust Deed

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected by membership Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

Induction pack for new Trustees. You may choose to include In informal fellowship with many other likeminded churches. additional information, where Child protection policy in place, all workers DBS checked or being relevant, about: renewed. ● policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

● the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

● relationship with any related parties; ● trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

To commend the name and honour of the Lord Jesus Christ in our community by our preaching, witness and lives.

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

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We undertake 4 regular weekly public services of worship, to which all visitors are invited, and have seen a steady stream of visitors year on year. We hold a Sunday School for children outside the fellowship and provide transport to and from the church for this. We provide visiting and ministerial support to those known to the fellowship or who apply for help.

All of these services are provided without charge.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

All our members are volunteers. We do not generally provide grants to individuals. We do not seek to make profit from financial investments.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

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Section D Achievements and erformance p

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

We have received around 30 new visitors. The Sunday School has also continued flourishing with children from many families attending.

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Section E Financial review

We have a modest surplus as recorded in the accounts statement. We Brief statement of the seek to avoid any debt.

charity’s policy on reserves

Details of any funds materially in deficit

None

Further financial review details (Optional information)

All our income is voluntary except for rental on the manse, which is not You may choose to include currently occupied by the minister. additional information, where relevant about:

Section F Other optional information

No incidents to report

Section G Declaration

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Charles Soper Ashley Mendes

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)

Treasurer

Minister

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WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Note
Incoming Resources
Voluntary income
Investment income - rent
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Charitable Activities
2
Total Resources Expended
Net Movement of Resources
Transfers between Funds
General Fund brought forward
General Fund carried forward		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
22,383
-
14,450
-
36,833
-
28,335
-
28,335
-
8,498
-
-
-
8,498
-
29,560
-
38,058
-		 2021
Total
£
22,383
14,450
36,833
28,335
28,335
8,498
-
8,498
29,560
38,058		 2020
Total
£
7,843
17,050
24,893
21,152
21,152
3,741
-
3,741
25,819
29,560

The notes on page 5 form part of these financial statements.

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WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at Bank
Cash in Hand
Debtors
LESS: CREDITORS:
Due within one year
NET ASSETS
Financed by:
RESERVES
Accumulated Income Fund		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
38,408
-
-
-
-
-
38,408
-
(350)
-
38,058
-

38,058
-		 2021
Total
£
38,408
-
-
38,408
(350)
38,058
38,058		 2020
Total
£
29,885
-
-
29,885
(325)
29,560
29,560

Approved on 30 June 2022

_______ Treasurer

The notes on page 5 form part of these financial statements.

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WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1. Accounting Policies

The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the Church's Financial Statements.

(a) Accounting Convention.

The Financial Statements are prepared under the Historical Cost Convention. Because the Church's income is under £250,000 the accounts are now prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis, to avoid the need to comply with the Charities SORP (FRS102).

(b) Income.

Donations represent cash received during the year, including tax repayments received. Charitable Activities include the hire of the hall for charitable purposes and other events. Investment income comprises interest received from money in deposit accounts.

(c) Expenditure

The cost of generating funds are costs incurred in promoting the Church and its work. Charitable Activities Expenditure comprises all expenditure directly related to the Church's objects, including governance costs.

2. Charitable Activities
Speakers' fees
Other Ministry & Missions:
Children's ministry
Grants made
Evangelistic & other literature
Manse expenses
Church repairs
Minibus expenses
Equipment costs
Insurance
Light, heat & water
Stationery, telephone & internet
Catering costs
Independent Examination
Legal fees & safeguarding costs		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
13,120
-
173
-
5,730
2,007
-
348
-
663
-
1,256
-
529
1,850
-
1,089
-
540
-
202
-
350
-
478
-
28,335
-		 2021
Total
£
13,120
173
5,730
2,007
348
663
1,256
529
1,850
1,089
540
202
350
478
28,335		 2020
Total
£
5,835
129
6,141
1,810
510
1,025
1,479
-
1,355
1,383
955
205
325
-
21,152

3. Employee & trustee information

There were no persons employed during the year (2020: nil). No trustee received any remuneration for his work as a trustee. Mr Keith Baker received £2,250 for his work as pastor of the church (2020: £5,550). Mr Ashley Mendes received £4,500 for his work as pastor of the church (2020 n/a).

Charity Registration no. 1171662

WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Contents:

David Cooke & Co Chartered Accountants 5 Briar Close Banbury Oxon. OX16 9DS

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WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH

TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the Financial Statements of the Church for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Reference and Administrative Details

The Church is a registered Charity, no. 1171662. The address is: Woolwich Evangelical Church, c/o 83 Durham Hill, Bromley, BR1 5NF.

The charity trustees for the purpose of these accounts comprise the Elders, Deacons and other Church officers of the Church. The trustees during the year were as follows:

Mr Charles Soper (Treasurer) Mr Ashley Mendes (Pastor) Mr Keith Baker (Pastor until 28/6/21) (appointed 28/6/21) Mr Errol Howell

Structure, Governance and Management

The Church is a CIO governed by its Constitution. The Elders and Deacons are elected by the Church Meeting, and are responsible for leadership of the church.

Objectives and Activities

The Church’s aims are to spread the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to edify the congregation through the preaching and teaching of the Word of God, and the circulation of good Christian literature.

Achievements and Performance

The Church’s main work is carried out through its own Sunday services, mid-week Bible study and prayer meeting. It also conducts a thriving children’s work and engages in regular open-air outreach.

In the year under review, the church continued to be impacted by the pandemic, with church services taking place online and some other activities suspended. However, as restrictions have eased, things have returned to normal. The pandemic is not expected to affect the ability of the church to function as a going concern.

Public Benefit

In carrying out its activities in the year under review, the trustees have had regard to the public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission, and are satisfied that the activities mentioned above have all been for the public benefit.

Financial Review

As shown in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 3, there was a net inflow of resources of just under £8,500 overall (2020: £3,700). The financial state of affairs of the Church is considered to be satisfactory.

On behalf of the Trustees

Trustee Date: 30 June 2022