**Registered Charity no. 1171951**
**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) CONTENTS PAGE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
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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 2024**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity number** 1171951
## **Principal address**
Springs Church Zoar Chapel Abbey Road Dudley DY3 2PG
## **Trustees**
Matthew Wildsmith (Chair) Jonathan Rowe Phil Wade Samuel Owen
## **Independent examiner**
S A Reeves FCCA
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024.
## **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 trustees shall hold office for the following periods respectively: Matthew Wildsmith - three years (reappointed 29/01/23) Jonathan Rowe - three years (reappointed 29/01/23) Phil Wade - three years (reappointed 02/09/24) Samuel Owen - three years (reappointed 02/09/24)
The board of trustees currently comprises four 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 2024**
## **Achievements and Performance**
This has been a blessed and productive year for Springs Church Gornal, with growth in various areas of our church and charitable life. In January 2023, we consolidated our community work into our currently rented church building (Zoar Chapel), bringing all aspects and ministries of Springs Church under one roof. This move has facilitated growth in our community work through Sunday services, organised church activities, and expanding outreach through schools and other organisations.
Highlights of the year include:
- In-person church services: Averaged over 100 attendees, marking a 20% growth compared to the previous year. We are grateful for the opportunity to gather and worship together.
- Online presence: Continued to share recordings of services and ministry messages weekly via social media platforms, spreading the Word of God to a wider audience.
- Children’s work: Expanded with more young children joining our Sunday Kids Church, including children from both church families and the wider community. We are blessed to nurture the faith of the next generation.
- Stay and Play Toddler Group: Welcomed around 30 adults plus their toddlers each week, providing a fun and engaging space for parents and children to connect and grow in faith.
- Youth Group: Grew by 50%, now averaging 30 young people per week. We are thankful for the opportunity to guide and support our youth in their spiritual journey.
- School engagement: Increased through chaplaincy work and hosting school activities and special assemblies at the church, sharing the love of Christ with the youth.
- Family Liaison: Collaborated with schools to support families through our Grocery Store and Debt Service, with referrals from Family Liaison Officers. We are committed to providing emotional and spiritual support to those in need.
- Community café: Engaged an average of 40 people weekly, offering activities like craft sessions, Christmas wreath making, and our Christmas Appeal, which ensured each child from low-income families received a gift. Our community work reflects our mission to serve and uplift our neighbours.
- Seasonal events and initiatives: Successfully integrated the church with many more people, fostering a sense of community and shared faith.
- Free Debt Advice services: Supported over 10 people in managing debt issues throughout the year, providing practical and spiritual guidance. Future Developments We are committed to serving community needs in line with our Christian and charitable values.
## **Future developments**
- Innovative Community Work: Launching a craft group to engage with community homes and libraries, helping to tackle loneliness. We also plan to offer cooking courses and collaborate with agencies like ‘Table Talk’, reflecting our mission to provide emotional and spiritual support.
- Youth work: Continuing to run youth programs and organising trips to foster friendships and create space for a Youth Alpha, nurturing the faith and development of our young people.
- Building developments: Exploring options around buildings to establish a longer terms committed space for Springs Church, ensuring a stable and enduring presence in the community.
- In all our endeavours, we seek to advance the Christian faith for the public benefit in Gornal and the surrounding area, providing assistance in the development of the Christian faith and offering emotional and spiritual support. We engage in a range of activities, either on our own or in collaboration with others, to fulfil our mission.
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
## **Financial review**
The net outgoing unrestricted resources including designated funds before transfers for the year amounted to (£7,859) (2023 net outgoing resources £23,885). The net incoming restricted resources before transfers for the year amounted to £703 (2023 net outgoing restricted resources totalled (£1,179)). Transfers between funds are detailed in note 2 of the accounts. At 31st March 2024 unrestricted funds amounted to £31,560 (2023 £49,707), designated funds amounted to £11,454 (2023 £1,324) and restricted funds amounted to £861 (2023 £nil)
## **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 2024, we feel that the reserves available of £31,560 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:
Matthew Wildsmith (Chair) Jonathan Rowe Phil Wade Samuel Owen
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 2023**
## **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 24th January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Matthew Wildsmith Trustee (Chair)
Jonathan Rowe Trustee
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts for the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31st March 2024 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
S A Reeves FCCA SAR Accountants Broadway Worcestershire
13th November 2025
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL)**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
|Notes
RECEIPTS
Gifts
5a
Donations
5b
Gift Aid tax recovered
5c
Receipts from charitable activities
5d
Interest and dividends
5e
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Direct charitable activity
6a
Donations and gifts
6b
Costs of generating funds
6c
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET OF RECEIPTS/PAYMENTS
Transfers between funds
CASH FUNDS AS AT 31/03/23
**CASH FUNDS AS AT 31/03/24**
4|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
2,790
89,204
17,527
10,414
-
119,935
115,304
8,900
-
124,204
**(4,269)**
(13,878)
49,707
**31,560**|**Designated**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
1,867
1,965
500
10,712
-
15,044
18,631
3
-
18,634
**(3,590)**
13,720
1,324
**11,454**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
-
-
-
62,627
-
62,627
61,924
-
-
61,924
**703**
158
-
**861**|**Total Funds**
**2024**
**£**
4,657
91,169
18,027
83,753
-
197,606
195,859
8,903
-
204,762
**(7,156)**
-
51,031
**43,875**|**Total Funds**
**2023**
**£**
1,697
87,948
17,640
5,636
-
112,921
127,007
10,978
-
137,985
**(25,064)**
-
76,095
**51,031**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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## **SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024**
|Notes
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
**Cash funds**
Current account
31,468
Deposit accounts
-
Petty cash
92
**4**
31,560
-
**Other monetary assets**
Gift aid recoverab
1,183
**Assets for charitable use**
Fixed Assets
-|**Designated**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
11,454
-
-
11,454
-
-|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
861
-
-
861
-
-|**Total**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
43,783
-
92
43,875
1,183
-|**Total**
**Funds**
**2023**
**£**
50,709
-
322
51,031
1,698
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
## **NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS**
## **Trustees' Remuneration and benefits**
- 1 There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st Mar nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.
## **Staff Costs**
- **2** The average monthly number of employees during the year was 5 (2023: 5) No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000
## **Related party transactions**
- **3** There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2024 or for t
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**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
## **4 Movement in funds**
The movements in unrestricted, designated and restricted funds during the year were:
|**General (unrestricted)**
**Designated**
Community Fund
Youth Fund
Debt Advice
Grocery Store
Arnold Clarke
Sewing Grant - Asda
**Restricted**
Awards for All - Grocery Store
Household support
Lottery CCL
Poverty Action
**Total funds**|Balance b/fwd
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
Balance c/fwd
01/04/2023
31/03/2024
£
£
£
£
£
49,707
119,935
124,204
(13,878)
31,560
511
3,986
5,034
1,739
1,202
813
865
4,106
6,296
3,868
-
1,187
2,326
3,687
2,548
-
9,006
5,378
30
3,658
-
-
1,357
1,357
-
-
-
433
611
178
1,324
15,044
18,634
13,720
11,454
-
10,000
9,899
-
101
-
5,000
5,225
225
-
-
42,739
42,672
(67)
-
-
4,888
4,128
-
760
-
62,627
61,924
158
861
51,031
197,606
204,762
-
43,875|
|---|---|
Unrestricted funds are available for general purposes in accordance with the charity's purposes.
The movements in unrestricted, designated and restricted funds for year ended 31st March 2023:
|**General (unrestricted)**
**Designated**
Community Fund
Youth Fund
Debt Advice
**Restricted**
Awards for All - Community
Awards for All - Debt
National Express Youth
Total funds|Balance b/fwd
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
Balance c/fwd
01/04/2022
31/03/2023
£
£
£
£
£
61,946
104,615
116,337
517
-
49,707
6,893
6,634
12,837
179
-
511
6,300
1,092
6,759
180
813
-
580
873
293
-
13,193
8,306
20,469
294
1,324
26
-
62
36
-
772
-
934
162
-
158
-
183
25
-
956
-
1,179
223
-
76,095
112,921
137,985
-
51,031|
|---|---|
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**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
## **5 Further analysis of Receipts**
|Receipts
a)
**Gifts**
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
Grocery store
Hope House donations
Mini Springs
Room hire
Other income
e)
**Bank interest**
Bank interest
TOTAL RECEIPTS|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
2,790
2,790
82,884
6,320
89,204
17,527
6,167
338
163
-
1,070
2,291
385
-
10,414
-
-
119,935|**Designated**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
1,867
1,867
1,700
265
1,965
500
-
751
-
8,976
463
-
-
522
10,712
-
-
15,044|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
62,627
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
62,627
-
-
62,627|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
4,657
4,657
84,584
6,585
91,169
18,027
68,794
1,089
163
8,976
1,533
2,291
385
522
83,753
-
-
197,606|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
1,697
1,697
77,723
10,225
87,948
17,640
2,940
318
80
40
25
812
-
1,421
5,636
-
-
112,921|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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**SPRINGS CHURCH (GORNAL) NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024**
## **6 Further analysis of Payments**
|Payments
a)
**Direct charitable activity**
Salaries and NI
Pension costs
Staff benefits
Rent
Band resources and rent
Insurance
Repairs & renewals
Heat & light
Advertising and promotion
Telephone & broadband
Stationery, printing & postage
Music & media
Licences & subscriptions
Website hosting
Hire of equipment
Furniture and equipment
Foodbank
Community Café food
Hospitality drinks and refreshments
Breakfasts
Pastoral care - refreshments
Finance support
Consultancy and professional services
Mini Springs
Grocery Store
Ashbourne House
Processing fees
Bank charges
Training & events
Alpha
Small group resources
Hope House running costs
Consumables
Youth resources
Special Sundays & Christmas
Springs Community resources
Kids work resources
Baby & Toddler room
Community Garden
Community debt service
Community gift
Community craft
Community uniform
Independent examination
b)
**Donations and gifts**
Ministry gifts
Springs Tithe
c)
**Costs of generating funds**
Fundraising costs
TOTAL PAYMENTS|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
64,525
1,528
234
12,913
1,020
772
1,590
4,973
305
548
38
30
1,675
146
288
2,355
-
-
152
558
1,418
2,156
1,551
2,291
1,300
-
81
6
1,068
619
-
7,655
4
-
2,991
-
139
-
-
-
75
-
-
300
115,304
850
8,050
8,900
-
-
124,204|**Designated**
**funds**
**2024**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
352
-
-
212
138
191
-
-
-
110
681
-
1,757
473
6
-
-
-
-
6,612
40
25
4
982
-
-
-
20
2,723
-
733
-
-
-
1,734
832
935
71
-
18,631
3
-
3
-
-
18,634|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2024**
**£**
4,741
-
-
837
-
-
-
420
26
-
-
-
2
-
-
127
-
10
76
-
519
-
-
-
48,817
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,224
-
-
-
294
-
-
-
-
4,671
160
-
-
61,924
-
-
-
-
-
61,924|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
69,266
1,528
234
13,750
1,020
1,124
1,590
5,393
543
686
229
30
1,677
146
398
3,163
-
1,767
701
564
1,937
2,156
1,551
2,291
56,729
40
106
10
2,050
619
-
8,879
24
2,723
2,991
1,027
139
-
-
1,734
5,578
1,095
71
300
195,859
853
8,050
8,903
-
-
204,762|**Total**
**2023**
**£**
60,991
2,461
234
14,500
-
763
56
3,763
1,173
560
502
30
2,569
173
1,058
2,833
996
1,348
3,497
845
388
1,625
-
775
947
-
179
3
4,782
1,073
352
4,258
123
2,575
3,335
349
407
343
32
577
5,038
1,116
78
300
127,007
1,873
9,105
10,978
-
-
137,985|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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