Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 Aug 2020 Period start date To July 31 2021 Period end date
Charity name:Glasshouse Church
Charity registration number: 1172945
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the Christian religion in England for the benefit of the public in such ways as the trustees think fit, including through the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, public celebration of religious festivals, producing and/or distributing literature on Christianity to enlighten others about the Christian religion |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Financial income is achieved entirely through donations of regular attenders. The charity is only in its second year of operation so the main expenditure is on the purchase of equipment and general hospitality. Glasshouse Church has held three prayer meetings per week attended by an average of 10 people. Trainee ministers have attended lectures on Christian leadership three times per week. 7 small group meetings were held during the week, meeting for encouragement in Christian teaching. Each group consists of about 10 people. Public Sunday services have been conducted weekly. The average regular Sunday attendance is 70. A total of about 80 people attend various weekly activities. Refreshments and snacks are provided at these meetings. Christmas activities took place including playing carols in two local cafes and three carol performances at different local churches. Training for interns for ministry has continued. After Christmas, lockdown began in March. All Easter plans were cancelled. Church activities continued online. New training and upskilling was required for this. Easter eggs were delivered to the front door of all members. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
Para 1.18 | In all activities planned for the year the trustees have considered the Commissions guidance on public benefit and the specific |
| Commission on public benefit |
guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We encourage as many people as possible to live out their faith by attending regular Sunday services, weekly prayer meetings and weeklysmallgroupactivities. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Glasshouse Church has a strong emphasis on helping young people find and develop their Christian faith. Our programs include music training, leadership training and public performance. Social activities and social development are also included. We consider this an important social investment in our community. We have assisted youth in coping strategies during the pandemic, and continued online connection for thispurpose. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Glasshouse is run entirely by volunteers. Their contribution makes the organisation function and we would not exist without them. We are completely reliant on them. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Glasshouse achieves a relevant, engaging Sunday service on a weekly basis. The quality of communication and performance is of a high standard. We provide opportunity for young people to perform and to engage in what we are doing. This is a huge benefit to the community and to young people who get a sense of belonging, value and personal achievement. We benefit society greatly by having a positive message and by engaging with those who attend our functions. We are embracing and encouraging to all who connect with us. Our music playing in coffee shops and for Christmas were well received by the general public. We also connect with other churches in Europe for training and development. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charities income is increasing. This is enabling us to invest more in equipment |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | AS the charity grows we will be able to hold funds in reserve. Since we have extremely low costs we are safely able to keep investing in equipment for the future |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Investing in equipment |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | cio |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Chosen by the lead pastor |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
As per charity commission information provided Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Glasshouse Church |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1172945 |
| Charity’s principal address | |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Maylin Wyndham | Chair | 2016 -2021 | ||
| TracyAugustin | 2016-2021 | |||
| Aaron Hay | 2018-2021 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Maylin Wyndham | |
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| Maylin Wyndham | ||
Chair |
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| 15 May 2022 | ||
| 15 May 2022 |
Glasshouse Church
Financial Activities
August 2020 - July 2021
| TOTAL | |
|---|---|
| Income | |
| Income | |
| Donor Restricted Funds | 10,306.36 |
| Giftaid | 4,553.04 |
| Offerings | 1,322.00 |
| Re imbursements | 249.18 |
| Service/Fee Income | 15.00 |
| Tithes | 12,347.48 |
| Total Income | 28,793.06 |
| Total Income | £28,793.06 |
| TOTAL | £28,793.06 |
| Expenditures | |
| Expenditure | |
| Conferences | 804.64 |
| Dues and Subscriptions | 861.01 |
| Education & Develoment | 283.75 |
| Equipment | 6,305.01 |
| Equipment rental | 147.39 |
| Gifts | 563.52 |
| Insurance | 574.67 |
| Meals and entertainment | 875.83 |
| Office/General Administrative Expenditures | 733.30 |
| IT | 139.97 |
| Total Office/General Administrative Expenditures | 873.27 |
| Reimbursment | 2,203.00 |
| Rent or Lease of Buildings | 997.98 |
| Repair and maintenance | 146.60 |
| Supplies | 2,751.55 |
| Travel | 200.00 |
| Utilities | 400.00 |
| Total Expenditure | 17,988.22 |
| Supplies | 975.04 |
| Total Expenditures | £18,963.26 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | £9,829.80 |
| Other Expenditures | |
| Restricted Offering | 8,742.58 |
| Total Other Expenditures | £8,742.58 |
| NET OTHER INCOME | £ -8,742.58 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £1,087.22 |
Accrual Basis Sunday, 15 May 2022 03:51 pm GMT+01:00
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