ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
Financlal Statements
Fortho year ended 31 Do¢¢mber 2021
Registered ￿rnPany number.. 10197485
Registered Charity number.. 1172320

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details
Trustees, report
Indep8ndent Auditorfs Report
statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
10-13

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Rgglst¢red charlty numbgr
(England & Walesl:
1172320
Reglstered company number 10197485
(England & Walos):
Registerod Office:
52. Swan Street
West Malling
ME 19 6JX
TTUStQg5:
The dire¢lors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity
law. The trustees and officers setving during the year and since the year end were as fo51ows.'
The Very Revd Dr R Willis {Chair)
P Banks
Dr K Clarke
The Rev Cannon C Dench
The Rt Revd Dr L Green
MGirt
The Rl Revd J Langstaff
(resigned 31 July 2021}
BankOTS:
Natwest
43 Swan Street
West Malling
Kent
ME19 6HF
Independent Auditor.
Haysmacintyre LLP
10 Queen Street Place
London
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ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
TRUSTEES, REPORT
The trustees are pleased to present their annual direclors, report together with the financial
statements of the charlty for the year ending 31 December 2021 which
are also prepared lo meet the requirement8 for a direclors, report and accounts for Companies Act
purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the
Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Ch?rities'. Slalement of
Recommènded Practice appli¢8ble lo Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wllh the
Flnancial Reporting Standard applicabl8 in the UK and Republ1¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) (Second
Edition, effe¢live 1 January 20191.
ObJectlve8 and actlvltles
The charity'8 objects are the advanGemenl of the Christian faith for the publiG benefit in particular, but
not exclusively, by providing and establishlng a training and retreat Cent￿ in the area of Malling
Abbey for the local communty.
situated within the grounds of Malling Abbey the St Benedicvs Centre welcomes individuals and
groups se8king a place to rest, retreat, study, create, meet andlor work.
Malling Abbey is home lo a Gommunity of Anglican Benedictine Nuns who continue to embody the
Rule of St Benedict in their daily rhythms of prayer, worship. work and study. The Sl Benedict's
Centre is an exciting collaboration be￿een the Benedictlne Community at Malling Abbey and the
Diocese of Rochester.
Opened in 2016. the newly developed centr8, using the Guest House. the Western Range and the
Pilgrlm Chapel has well equipped spaces for those wanting personal or profe5sion?I space and for
groups of up to 50 people.
The St Benedict'5 Centre is also home to the St Augustine's College of Theology and is a Diocese of
Roohesler tralnlng location for the Bishop's Certificate in Foundation for Christian Ministry. Licensed
Lay Ministry and Conlinuing Ministerial Development training.
Following the Benedictine Iraditlon of hospitslity we endeavour to offer a warm, whole hearted and
sincere welcome to all our guests and those enquiring about the St Benedicl's Centre and Malling
Abbey.
Sl Benedict sald. All guests who present themselves are lo be welcomed a5 ChrisL for he himself will
say: I was a slran9er and you welcomed m8., Rule of Sl Benedict 53..1
Al the St Benedict'5 Centre, in our close relationship with the BenediGtine Community al Malling
Abbey, we are eager to reflect the rhythm and pattern of Benedictine community life in and through
our hospitality and programme.
The Trustee$ have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and are
satisfied that the acts'vilies of the charity in the year have furthered the charity's purposes for the public
benefit.

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
Achlevem•nts and Performan¢e
Sl Benedicvs Cenlre closed durin9 the Covid pandemi¢ lockdown and reopened to groups in March 2021. The
opening was gradual. allowin9 individual guests lo continue lo feel safe. The first groups back were the
Rochester Diocesan lay formation students. St Augu51ine's College remained teaching online. The Centre
offered a limlted programme of events and welcomed back some regular groups. In April we offered a Triduum
providing ways for people to creatNely engage with the events of Maundy Thursday to Easter Day, whi¢h was
well received. We offered space for some individuals to deliver counselling services wllhin the ethos of the
Centre. We Gontinued to follow governm8nl guidelines in respect of safety.
In September of 2021 we launched a new programme with ? mind to test this for a year to see which ev8nts
would generate interest. The programme will run to the end of the QUTf8nt year and plans are in place to
develop and modify in the light of learning
The Trustees asked the Director to extend the interim arrangement for another year. lo help the Trustees
determine what skills and competencies they required in a Director going forward and with upcoming changes
at trustee level. In November the Trustees appointed a part time Bursar. This had an immediate posrtive
impact. allowing the Centre to take more responsibility for financial processes and not to rely on the Diocese for
support. The Centre remains grateful for the oversight support from the Diocese. Work continued on the bank
mandate during the year.
In December we launched a mid-week Eucharist in the Pilgrim chapel offered for all guests includlng those
slaying at the Abbey. We have three priests who rotate in taking the service. Numbers tluctuale depending on
the numb8r of peopb on site. The service is greatly appreciated by our guests.
During Ihls period of development the Centre has been very grateful for the work of volunteers. Some offer
hospitality lo groups and care of the buiklings. One volunteer has taken on the Gare of communication and
pUbl￿lty which has extended our reach. The Centre continues to use its own communication channels and
liaise closely with Ih05e provided by Ro¢hesler Diocese.
The Centre continues to have a very close working relationship with the Benedictlne Community of Sisters who
Ilve on site. During the past year we have begun a series of Benedictine Wisdom days. Members of the
community have attended, and In some cases contributed, lo the preparation. This series will continue.
The Trustee body meets four times a year exercising 5tralegi¢ responsibility for the Centre 8nd ￿ceiVe5
monthly reports f¥om the Director. The Management Group provides operalional advice and support, meeting
every 6-8 weeks.

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEOI
Flnancial r•vlew
In the financial year the char'ty genorate(J income of £64,109 {2020.' £1,165,076). Of this income, £15,507
{2020.' £13,726) related lo charitable activities, being retreat house bookings by both individua15 and groups
and £18,96812020.' £9,248) to rental and license fees. The Charity also received donalionslgrants totalling
£29,63412020'. £1,142,102) during the year.
Totsl expenditure in the year was £58,18512020: £103,227). All gxpenditur8 related lo charitable activities.
The charity does not have ￿strIcted funds. Al 31 December 2021 the charity had unrestricted fvnds of
£1,143,92612020'. 1.138,002} and cash balances of £102,49212020'. £113,107).
structur8¥govemanco and management
The Sl Benedi¢V's Centre is a company limited by guarantee loompany number 101974851 and was
incorporated on 24 March 2016. It is govemed by ils Memorandun and Articles of Association dated 24 March
2016. It Is a registered charity with the Charity Commission.
Appointment of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the St Benedi¢t's Centre Comprises 7 membeTS who meet at least four times a year
to review operations and strategic direction. With the exception of the Chair, the remalning 4 founding trustees
are appointed by virtue of the office they hold.

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2021
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED)
Trustoe8' responsibllltles in relatlon to the financlal statements
The charty trustees (who a￿ also the directors of the ￿MpanY for the purposes of company law} are
responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and finanGlal statements In accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accountlng Standards {Uniled Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financlal statements for each year which give a
true arsd falr v¢ew of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and the group and of the incoming
resources and application of Tesources, Including the income and expenditure, of the charitable group
for that period. In preparing the financial statem8nts, the trustees are required to..
selgcl suitable accounting poli¢ies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
stale whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements-
prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriale to
presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonab
accuracy at any lime the financial position of Ihe charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charity and the group and henoe tsking reasonable stsps for the prevention and detection
of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the malntenance and integrity of the corporate and financi81
information included on the charitable companls website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governlng
the preparation and disseminatlon of financial ststements may differ from legi51alion in other
jurlsdictions.
Provislon of informatlon to audltors
So far as ea¢h of the Trustees at the time the report is approve(l are aware..
.there Is no relevant audit information of which Ihe auditors arg unaware and,
.Ihey have tsken all the steps they ought to have taken lo make themselve$ aware of any relevant audf(
informab'on, and to establish that the auditor5 are aware of that information.
Approved by order of the board of Truslees:
MGirt
TTU5tee
Date.. 27 September 2022

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Sl Benedicvs Centre for the year
ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the Slalemenl of Financial AGb'vilies, the Balance Sheet and the
related notes.
Rospe¢tive responglblllties of trustees and examingr
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responslble
for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 1.the
2006 ACY'I. The trustees are satisfied that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the
Charitles Act 2011 {the 2011 Acll and have Ghosen instead lo have an Independent examination.
I roport in respect of my examination of the charills accounts as Carrled out under section 145 of the 2011
Act. In carrying out the examination I have followed the requ1￿Ments of the applicable Dlrections given by the
Charity Commlssion under seGlion 14515llb} of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's Statement
I confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a registered member of the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales which is one of the list￿ bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention g￿[n9 me cause to
believe that in any material respect..
fj. Accountin9 records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act.,
or
2.The accounts do nol accord with those records,. or
3. The accounts do not compty wlh the applicable requirements concernlng the fomi and content of
accounts sel out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that
the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examinallon.
I have no Goncerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be
reached.
Jane Askew, Senior Statutory Audltor
Haysmacintyre LLP
Statutory Auditor
10 Queen Street Place
London
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Date.. 27 September 2022

ST BENEDICTS CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
2021
nreslricted Restricted
2021
2020
Noles
Restated
INCOME FROM:
Donations and grants
Charitable activities - retreat house bookings
Charitable activities - rental and license fees
29,634
29,634
15.507
18,￿8
1,142,102
13,726
9.248
15,507
18,968
TOTAL INCOME
34.475 29,634
64,109
1,165.076
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
28.551
29,634
58,185
103,227
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
28,551
29,634
58.185
103,227
NET INCOMEI (EXPENDITURE)
5,924
5,924
1.061,849
FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1
JANUARY
10
1,138,IX12
1,138.002
76,153
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD AT 31
DECEMBER
10
1,143,926
1.143,926
1,138,002
The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these financi81 statem8nts

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31TH DECEMBER 2021
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31TH DECEMBER 2021
COMPANY NUMBER: 10197485
2021
20
Notes
Restated
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Asset8
1,003,005
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at Bank
73,B63
102.492
91,854
113 107
176,355
204,961
CREDITORS
Amounts Falling Within One Year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
35,434
69,964
140,921
134,997
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
1 143,926
1,138,002
CREDITORS
Amounts Falling Due After One Year
NET ASSETS
1.143 926
1,138,002
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Unrestricted Reserves
1.143,926
1.138,002
The directors consider that the ¢ompany Is entitled to exemption from the requirement lo have an audlt under
the provisions of Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 st December 2021. These
8¢counts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the small charity provisions.
The members have not required the company to oblain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31st December 2021 in a¢cordance with Sectlon 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors a¢kno￿edge their responsibilile8 for:
la} ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
Ibl preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as al
the end of each financial year and of its profil or loss for each financial year in accordance with the
quiremenls of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Comp8nies
Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
The financlal statements whlch have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating lo
companies subject to the small companies re9ime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 were approved
by the Board and are signed on its behalf.
M Girt, Truste8
Dale 27 September 2022
The notes on pages 10 10 13 form part of these fi'nancial statements

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
2021
2020
Notes
Restated
Net Gash provided by operating activiligs
110,615)
10,304
Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of
the year
113,107
102,803
Cash and cash equivalents at the gnd of tho
year
102.492
113,107
A: Reconclllatlon of not movement In funds lo
net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles
2021
2020
Nel income l {8xpendrture)
Decrease in debtors
In¢reaselldecrease) in ￿dI(0￿8
5,924
17,991
{34,5301
1,061,849
46,237
1fj.097,7821
Net Ga$h provlded by operatlng a¢tlvltles
10,304

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows..
Ba$ls of prgparallon
The linan¢1al statements have been prepared in accordance with Ac¢ounling and Reporting by
Charitles.. Statement of Recommended Practice appllcable lo charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir81and IFRS
1021 (Second Edition, effective 1 January 20191- Icharits'es SORP IFRS 102}}. the Flnancial Reporting
Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
St Benedicf s Centre meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised al historical ccsl or transaclion value unless olheMise slated in the relevant
accounting policy notelsl.
Income
All income 1$ accounted for when there 15 evidence of entitlement, the income is MeaSU￿able and
receipt is probable.
Exp&ndltur•
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related lo the category.
Flnanclal Instrument8
The charitsble company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financlal instruments. Basic financial instruments are initlally recognised at transaction value and
subsequenlly measured at their selllement value.
Debtor8
Debtors are recognised at the Settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid
net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term liquid investments in current and deposlt
accounts.
Credltors and provlslons
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charlty has a present obligation Tesulting from a
past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle
the obligation can bo rneasu￿d or estimated reliably.
Preparatlon of the accounts on a golng concorn basls
The trustees conslder there are no material uncertaintles about the Charity's ability to ¢ontinue as a
going concern. The review of our financial position, reserves levels and future plans gives Trustees
onfidence the charity remains a going concern for the foreseeable future.
Prlor Perlod Adjustment
The prior year financial statements have been restated lo correct the VAT debtor due from HMRC
under the Capital Goods S¢heme and lo ineorporate a creditor due to the Rochester Diocesan Society
and Board of Finance. The nel effect of these aéjuslments can be seen in Note 11.
10

ST BENEOICT'S CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES ICONTINUEDI
Tangible Flxod Assets and Depreclatlon
Tangible fSxed a5sels are stated at cost.
No depreciation has been provided on the Companls freehold premises.11 is the Company's polioy to
maintain Ihls asset in a continual stale of sound repair and lo make improvements thereto from lime lo
time. Accordingly the Company considers that the lif8 of this assel and its residual value (based on prices
prevailing al the lime of the a¢quislior151 are such that their depreciation is insignificant.
This departure from the requlrement5 Of the Companies act 2006. for all properties lo be depreciaied, is,
in tho opinion of the directors, necessary for the financial statements to give a true and fair view as
freehold properties are included in the finanancial slalements at th8ir open market values.
2. OPERATING PROFIT
The Operating Profit is ststed after charging..
2021
2020
Depreciation
3. DONATIONS AND GRANTS
2021
re
Iricted
2021
slricled
2021
Rochester Diocesan and Society Board of
Finance
Other grants and donations
1,108,005
34,097
1,142.102
29,634
29,634
29,634
29,634
4. TAXATION
Analy$l8 ofthe Tax Charge
The tax ¢har9e on the profit on ordinary activities for the year w85 a5 follows..
2020
Current Tax..
UK Corporation Tax
Tax on Prof51 on Ordin8ry Activities
5. STAFF COSTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The average number of employees irs the year was 1 {2020'. 11. Totsl staff costs were £2,55612020-
£36,590). 2021 staff c051s includes teminalion payments of £nil {2020'. £29,387).
No trustees received reimbursement of expenditure In the year (2020.. none).
No trustees are remunerated for their roles.
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ST BENEDICTS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
6. Anatysls of Gharltable oxpenditurè
202
2020
SalaTies
Cleaning and gardening
Rates
Utilities
Communlcations
Maintenance
Miscellaneous
Refreshments
Management costs
Slalionery and office cos15
Professional fees
2.556
10,466
5,120
9,085
7.755
2,354
13,978
1,109
465
347
4,950
36,590
1,636
5.662
8,176
12,011
1,550
35,962
1,013
189
373
65
103,227
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs
Pro
COST
At 1 January 2021
1,003,005
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31st December 2020
1.003,005
At 31st December 2021
1,003.005
At the Balance Sheet dale the gross amount of assets held by the Company was £1.003,005 These
a88ets were acquired for redevelopment with a view to create a worship centre and community
facility. An incidental consequgrsce of the ownership of these assets. prior to the development stage,
is the generation of rental income from part of these assets. The directors do not consider that any
part of the assel conslitules an investment property and they are unable to separate from the whole
portKJn of cost relating to the income generating asset.
8. DEBTORS: Amoun1$ Falling Due Wlthln Ong Year
2021
2020
Restat d
Trade debtors
VAT Deblorg
381
73,482
8,125
83,729
73.863
91.854
12

ST BENEDICT'S CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
9. CREDITORS: Amounts Falling Dug Wlthin One Year
202
Restated
AG¢ruals
VAT
Rochester Di0￿san Society & Board of Finance
4.036
42.457
6,575
20,932
69.964
31.398
35,434
10. RESERVES
2021
2021
Iricl8d Re
ricted
fun
fund
021
Un
restricted
re
reserv
Restated
At 1 January
1,138,D02
1,138,002
76,153
Income
34,475
29,634
64,109
1,165,076
Expenditure
28,551
29,634
58,185
103,227
As al 31st December
1.143,926
1.143,926
1,138,002
In 2021 the restricted fund related io grants recelved towards staff ¢osls.
11. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
20
Ori
20
tme
2020
Reslaled
Balancg sheet
Note
VAT Debtor
97,477
{13,748)
83,729
RDSBF Creditor
120,9321
(20,932)
34,680
Statemont of Financial Actlvltles
Charitable Expenditure
68,547
34,680
103,227
13