**Registered Charity no. 1171951**
**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) CONTENTS PAGE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
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|Reference and Administrative Details|3|
|Report of the Trustees|4 to 7|
|Independent Examiner's Report|8|
|Receipts and Payments Account|9|
|Statement of Assets and Liabilities|10|
|Notes to the Receipts and Payments Accounts|11 - 13|
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity number**
1171951
## **Principal address**
7 Zoar Street Dudley DY3 2PA
## **Trustees**
Jonathan Robert Rowe Matthew Wildsmith Jennifer Louise Wade
## **Independent examiner**
Sally-Ann Reeves FCCA Shire Barn Hewell Lane Tardebigge B97 6QH
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2021.
## **Organisational structure**
Springs Church (Gornal) is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with Charity Commission on 8th March 2017, registered no 1171951.
## **Governance and Management**
Appointment of trustees:
1. There must be at least 3 trustees. Apart from the first trustee, every trustee must be appointed (for a term of 3 years) by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting called under clause 15 of the charity trust document.
2. In selecting individuals for appointement as trustees, the trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity.
3. The trustees must keep a record of the name and address and the dates of appointment, reappointment and retirement of each trustee.
4. The trustees must make available to each new trustee, on his or her first appointment: a. a copy of this deed and any amendments to it;
b. a copy of the charity's latest report and statement of accounts
5. The first trustees shall hold office for the following periods respectively: Jonathan Robert Rowe - three years Jennifer Louise Wade - three years Matthew Philip Wildsmith - three years
The board of trustees currently comprises three members who meet quaterly as a minimum.
## **Objectives and activities**
The principle objectives of the charity are:
The advancement of religion for the public benefit in Gornal and the surrounding area, including assistance in the development of the Christian faith, emotional and spiritual support. In achieving its purpose, the charity will engage in a range of activities, either on its own or with others, including (but not restricted to):
- ●the celebration of public worship;
- ●the teaching of the Christian faith;
- ●mission and evangelism;
- ●pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved;
●the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community, including (but not restricted to) the elderly, the young and other groups with special needs: and
- ●the support of other charities in the UK and overseas.
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**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
## **Achievements and Performance**
The impact of the COVID pandemic made substantial changes to much of how Springs Church operated during this year. We proved ourselves to be agile in our capability to meet the purposes of our charity during such a challenging time.
Despite much of the time being in lockdown our reach into the community, and our evangelistic activities continued to diversify and grow with some headlines outlined below.
- In-person church services moved to online gatherings via YouTube and other virtual
- meeting software. Online services started in March 2020 and continued throughout the lockdown period with weekly views on our Youtube channels exceeding 300 on most occasions
- Online services included delivering ministry messages but also praise and worship videos
- were created on weekly basis and shared via Social Media platforms
- Children’s work was also adapted to be online, with specific Kids church online activities and
- packs sent to children through the pandemic
Mental health of our church members, and the wider community was a key focus during this time. Our youth worker was able to maintain frequent contact with young people via Zoom calls, whilst we operated a system to ensure people were checked upon via phone calls within the church too.
Our community hub ‘Hope House’ was also required to close during the pandemic but the work moved quickly towards providing befriending services to the community. This included telephone calls to lonely and vulnerable people in the community, as well as delivering shopping and other necessities during the lockdowns and beyond. Our work extended to partnering with other local community initiatives through an effective signposting arrangement.
In the periods of the year where lockdown restrictions were relaxed we quickly restored other key ministries to the Gornal area. This included the provision of a School Uniform bank, emergency relief via food parcel and food bank vouchers.
- In this year we increased our Free Debt Advice services through becoming an FCA approved
- debt advice service. Through referrals and direct contact the team have supported over 10 people in managing debt issues over the year.
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**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
## **Future Developments**
We intend to expand the reach into the community via our Hope House facility and supporting people in befriending, education, practical support and debt advice.
We anticipate we will continue to grow the church both online and in-person when the Pandemic restrictions allow.
## **Financial review**
The net unrestricted resources including designated funds before transfers for the year amounted to £18,349 (2020 outgoing resources (£3,534)). The net outgoing restricted resources before transfers for the year amounted to (£1,187) (2020 restricted resources totalled £10,314). Transfers between funds are detailed in note 2 of the accounts. At 31st March 2021 unrestricted funds amounted to £50,824 (2020 £34,835), designated funds amounted to £5,131 (2020 £161) and restricted funds amounted to £6,517 (2020 £10,314)
## **Reserves and reserves policy**
The policy agreed by the trustees is to aim to hold in unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover the general overhead expenses and salary costs not specifically funded by external agencies for a period of six months. As of March 2021, we feel that the reserves available would meet this objective.
## **Risk policy and review**
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks that the charity faces and consider that they are adequately mitigated through insurance, strategic planning, policies, systems and procedures.
## **Trustees**
The trustees holding office during the whole year unless otherwise stated were as follows: Jonathan Robert Rowe Matthew Wildsmith Jennifer Louise Wade
In accordance with the trust deed, trustees hold office for three years.
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**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
## **Trustees' responsibilities in relation to the financial statements**
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and - prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees on 2021 and signed on their behalf by:
Jonathan Rowe Trustee
Matthew Wildsmith Trustee
Jennifer Wade Trustee
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31st March 2021 set out on pages 9-11.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent Examiner’s statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
S A Reeves FCCA Shire Barn Hewell Lane Tardebigge Worcs
6th December 2021
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
|Notes
RECEIPTS
Gifts
3a
Donations
3b
Gift Aid tax recovered
3c
Receipts from charitable activities
3d
Interest and dividends
3e
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Direct charitable activity
4a
Donations and gifts
4b
Costs of generating funds
4c
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET OF RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS
Transfers between funds
CASH FUNDS AS AT 31/03/20
**CASH FUNDS AS AT 31/03/21**
2|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
10,400
71,888
15,226
2,375
-
99,889
74,384
4,566
-
78,950
**20,939**
(4,950)
34,835
**50,824**|**Designated**
**funds**
**2021**
**£**
1,751
287
-
376
-
2,414
3,747
1,257
-
5,004
**(2,590)**
7,560
161
**5,131**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
-
-
-
1,104
-
1,104
2,291
-
-
2,291
**(1,187)**
(2,610)
10,314
**6,517**|**Total Funds**
**2021**
**£**
12,151
72,175
15,226
3,855
-
103,407
80,422
5,823
-
86,245
**17,162**
-
45,310
**62,472**|**Total Funds**
**2020**
**£**
1,971
55,980
35,103
19,443
1
112,498
100,162
5,556
-
105,718
**6,780**
-
38,530
**45,310**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2021**
|Notes
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
**Cash funds**
Current account
50,594
Deposit accounts
-
Petty cash
230
**2**
50,824
**Other monetary assets**
Gift aid recoverable
1,397
**Assets for charitable use**
Fixed Assets
-|**Designated**
**funds**
**2021**
**£**
5,131
-
-
5,131
-
-|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
6,517
-
-
6,517
-
-|**Total**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
62,242
-
230
62,472
1,397
-|**Total**
**Funds**
**2020**
**£**
45,097
-
213
45,310
1,441
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:
Jonathan Rowe Trustee
Matthew Wildsmith Trustee
Jennifer Wade Trustee
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**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
## 1 **Trustees' Remuneration, benefits and related party transactions.**
No salaries, benefits or expenses were paid to Trustees during the year. There were no related party transactions during the year.
## 2 **Movement in funds**
The movements in designated and restricted funds during the year were:
|**General (unrestricted)**
**Designated**
Community Fund
Youth Fund
Secret Giver
Kids Work
Worship Fund
**Restricted**
Make it happen
Age Concern
Awards for All - Community
Awards for All - Debt
Awards for All - Supplies
Awards for All - Baby Room
Community Forum Dudley
National Express Youth
Neighbourly Community
Springs Garden
**Total funds**|Balance b/fwd
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
Balance c/fwd
01/04/2020
31/03/2021
£
£
£
£
£
34,835
99,889
78,950
(4,950)
50,824
8
1,196
2,683
1,891
412
153
17
551
5,100
4,719
-
1,201
1,203
2
-
-
-
256
256
-
-
-
311
311
-
161
2,414
5,004
7,560
5,131
109
-
4
(105)
-
343
-
-
(343)
-
7,132
-
1,430
(4,152)
1,550
-
-
-
2,570
2,570
-
-
74
74
-
-
-
18
18
-
673
-
-
(673)
-
2,057
-
137
-
1,920
-
400
401
1
-
-
704
227
-
477
10,314
1,104
2,291
(2,610)
6,517
45,310
103,407
86,245
-
62,472|
|---|---|
Unrestricted funds are available for general purposes in accordance with the charity's purposes.
The movements in designated and restricted funds for year ended 31st March 2020:
|**General (unrestricted)**
**Designated**
Breakfast Fund
Communications Fund
Community Fund
Worship Fund
Youth Fund
Hope House
Kids Work
Small Groups
**Restricted**
Make it happen
Age Concern
Awards for All
Community Forum Dudley
National Express Youth
**Total funds**|Balance b/fwd
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
Balance c/fwd
01/04/2019
31/03/2020
£
£
£
£
£
31,530
93,942
80,330
10,307
-
34,835
2,500
-
1,407
(1,093)
-
400
-
669
269
-
2,000
799
2,791
-
8
600
-
2,838
2,238
-
1,500
582
1,929
-
153
-
8,731
8,731
-
147
147
-
-
15
15
-
7,000
1,381
18,527
10,307
161
-
1,001
892
-
109
-
674
331
-
343
-
10,000
2,868
-
7,132
-
3,000
2,327
-
673
-
2,500
443
-
2,057
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,175
6,861
10,314
38,530
112,498
105,718
-
45,310|
|---|---|
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
|**3**
**Further analysis of Receipts**
Receipts
a)
**Gifts**
Legacy
One off gifts
b)
**Donations**
Regular giving
Church offerings
c)
**Gift Aid**
Gift Aid tax recovered
d)
**Receipts from charitable activities**
Grants
Events
Alpha income
Other income
e)
**Bank interest**
Bank interest
TOTAL RECEIPTS|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
10,000
400
10,400
71,304
584
71,888
15,226
-
-
2,350
25
2,375
-
-
99,889|**Designated**
**funds**
**2021**
**£**
-
1,751
1,751
-
287
287
-
-
-
-
376
376
-
-
2,414|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,104
-
-
-
1,104
-
-
1,104|**Total**
**2021**
**£**
10,000
2,151
12,151
71,304
871
72,175
15,226
1,104
-
2,350
401
3,855
-
-
103,407|**Total**
**2020**
**£**
-
1,971
1,971
51,833
4,147
55,980
35,103
17,625
723
-
1,095
19,443
1
1
112,498|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021**
## **4 Further analysis of Payments**
|Payments
a)
**Direct charitable activity**
Salaries and NI
Pension costs
Staff expenses
Rent
Band resources
Insurance
Repairs & renewals
Heat & light
Advertising and promotion
Telephone & broadband
Stationery, printing & postage
Music & media
Licences & subscriptions
Website hosting
Hire of equipment
Hospitality & breakfasts
Furniture and equipment
Signage
Finance support
Consultancy & professional services
Training & events
Alpha
Consumables
Youth resources
Special Sundays & Christmas
Springs Community Fund
Independent examination
b)
**Donations and gifts**
Donations and gifts to others
c)
**Costs of generating funds**
Fundraising costs
TOTAL PAYMENTS|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
47,025
2,738
296
4,500
-
627
1,374
3,485
1,516
589
181
50
837
173
-
142
5,033
-
1,475
-
1,680
1,942
248
-
173
-
300
74,384
4,566
-
-
78,950|**Designated**
**funds**
**2021**
**£**
-
-
-
-
225
-
-
-
24
78
92
33
40
-
-
42
798
-
-
-
-
-
46
552
-
1,817
-
3,747
1,257
-
-
5,004|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2021**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
280
165
-
-
12
73
-
1,050
-
-
-
537
-
-
-
100
-
22
52
-
-
-
2,291
-
-
-
2,291|**Total**
**2021**
**£**
47,025
2,738
296
4,500
225
907
1,539
3,485
1,540
679
346
83
1,927
173
-
184
6,368
-
1,475
-
1,780
1,942
316
604
173
1,817
300
80,422
5,823
-
-
86,245|**Total**
**2020**
**£**
42,409
2,520
863
11,126
-
706
5,893
3,350
1,059
1,375
397
-
1,336
144
103
3,330
13,158
650
1,440
1,084
3,881
1,018
4,020
-
-
-
300
100,162
5,556
-
-
105,718|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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