Charity Registration no. 1171662 **WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** Contents: - Page 1 Trustees Report - Page 2 Independent Examiners Report - Page 3 Statement of Financial Activities - Page 4 Balance Sheet - Page 5 - 6 Notes to the Accounts David Cooke & Co Chartered Accountants 5 Briar Close Banbury Oxon. OX16 9DS Page 1 ## **WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH** ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the Financial Statements of the Church for the year ended 31 December 2022. ## **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 Mr Errol Howell Mr Keith Baker (Treasurer) Mr Ashley Mendes (Pastor) ## **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. All of these activities continued throughout the year under review. ## **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 £13,000 overall (2021: £8,500). The financial state of affairs of the Church is considered to be satisfactory. On behalf of the Trustees ## Trustee Date: ________________________ Page 3 ## **WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** |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
£
£
28,753
12,348
13,150
-
41,903
12,348
38,259
3,000
38,259
3,000
3,644
9,348
-
-
3,644
9,348
38,408
-
42,052
9,348|**2022**
**Total**
**£**
**41,101**
**13,150**
**54,251**
**41,259**
**41,259**
**12,992**
**-**
**12,992**
**38,408**
**51,400**|2021
Total
**£**
22,383
14,450
36,833
28,335
28,335
8,498
-
8,498
29,910
38,408| |---|---|---|---| The notes on page 5 form part of these financial statements. Page 4 ## **WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022** |**Cash Funds**
Cash at Bank
Cash in Hand
**Other Monetary Assets**
Debtors
**Liabilities**
Creditors due within 12 months|Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
41,057
9,348
995
-
42,052
9,348
967
3,000
(375)
-|**2022**
**Total**
**£**
**50,405**
**995**
**51,400**
**3,967**
**(375)**|2021
Total
**£**
38,408
-
38,408
2,556
(350)| |---|---|---|---| Approved on ___________________________ _______________________________ Treasurer The notes on page 5 form part of these financial statements. Page 5 ## **WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** ## **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
Miscellaneous expenses|Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
13,180
-
412
-
6,499
3,000
1,944
-
20
-
60
-
1,310
-
10,987
2,029
-
775
-
-
-
-
-
350
-
645
-
48
-
38,259
3,000|**2022**
**Total**
**£**
**13,180**
**412**
**9,499**
**1,944**
**20**
**60**
**1,310**
**10,987**
**2,029**
**775**
**-**
**-**
**350**
**645**
**48**
**41,259**|2021
Total
**£**
13,120
173
5,730
2,007
348
663
1,256
529
1,850
1,089
540
202
350
478
-
28,335| |---|---|---|---| ## **3. Employee & trustee information** There were no persons employed during the year (2021: nil). No trustee received any remuneration for his work as a trustee. Mr Ashley Mendes received £12,900 on a self-employed basis for his work as pastor of the church (2021: £4,500). Page 3 ## **WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH** ## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** |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
£
£
28,753
12,348
13,150
-
41,903
12,348
38,259
3,000
38,259
3,000
3,644
9,348
-
-
3,644
9,348
38,408
-
42,052
9,348|**2022**
**Total**
**£**
**41,101**
**13,150**
**54,251**
**41,259**
**41,259**
**12,992**
**-**
**12,992**
**38,408**
**51,400**|2021
Total
**£**
22,383
14,450
36,833
28,335
28,335
8,498
-
8,498
29,910
38,408| |---|---|---|---| The notes on page 5 form part of these financial statements. Page 4 ## **WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH** ## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022** |**Cash Funds**
Cash at Bank
Cash in Hand
**Other Monetary Assets**
Debtors
**Liabilities**
Creditors due within 12 months|Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
41,057
9,348
995
-
42,052
9,348
967
3,000
(375)
-|**2022**
**Total**
**£**
**50,405**
**995**
**51,400**
**3,967**
**(375)**|2021
Total
**£**
38,408
-
38,408
2,556
(350)| |---|---|---|---| Approved on ___________________________ _______________________________ Treasurer The notes on page 5 form part of these financial statements. Page 5 ## **WOOLWICH EVANGELICAL CHURCH** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** ## **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
Miscellaneous expenses|Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
13,180
-
412
-
6,499
3,000
1,944
-
20
-
60
-
1,310
-
10,987
2,029
-
775
-
-
-
-
-
350
-
645
-
48
-
38,259
3,000|**2022**
**Total**
**£**
**13,180**
**412**
**9,499**
**1,944**
**20**
**60**
**1,310**
**10,987**
**2,029**
**775**
**-**
**-**
**350**
**645**
**48**
**41,259**|2021
Total
**£**
13,120
173
5,730
2,007
348
663
1,256
529
1,850
1,089
540
202
350
478
-
28,335| |---|---|---|---| ## **3. Employee & trustee information** There were no persons employed during the year (2021: nil). No trustee received any remuneration for his work as a trustee. Mr Ashley Mendes received £12,900 on a self-employed basis for his work as pastor of the church (2021: £4,500).