2023-12-31-accounts

Whiteshill Evangelical Church (Registered tharity No 1174209) Annual Report End of Year Financial Statements 31st December 2023 Treasurer: Penny Kemp 51 Stoke Lane Stoke Lodge BRISTOL BS34 6DT Tel= 07779570515 Email: [e-mail]

Whiteshlll Evangelical Church, Hambrook (Reostered tharfty No:1174209) Annual report for the year ended 31st De￿mber 2023 Admlnlstrative Inforniatlon Whiteshill Evangelical Church IA Charitable Incorporated Organisation and Registered Charity No 11742091 is situated at White5hill, Bristol Road. Hambrook, Bristol. BS16 ISD in the parish of Winterbourne. Reglstered Number: Whiteshill Evangelical Church became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) under Registered Charity no 1174209 on 10th August 2017. All assets and liabilities were transferred to the CIO from the fomier Whiteshill Evangelical Church on 30th November 2017 and the two charities merged. Governing Documentatlon: ConstitLrtion adopted by the membership of Whlte5hill Evangelical Church. dated 22nd June 2017 and approved by The Charity Commission on 10th August 2017; Handbook containing the Rule5 & Regulations of the Church and adopted by the members on 22nd June 2017 wlth amendments adopted on 21stJune 2018. We adhere to the Ststement of Faith as set out by the Fellovtship of Independent Evan8eli¢al Churches. Tfustees: The Church Officers who are the Pastor, Elders and Deacons, are also Trustees of the Church. The following have all Served as trustees during 2023- Pastor Dawd Horton Deacons: Martin Kemp, Martyn Nash and Colin Stokes. Robert Gardener ISe¢retsryl and Paul Davies (Treasurer) until September 2023. The Treasurer from October 2023 Is Penny Kemp who Is not a Deacon or Trustee. Only those members whose spiritual lrfe meets the Scriptural standards are eligible to be appointed an Officer. The Pastor is appointed at a Special Church Business meetin8 especially called for this purpose and is by secret ballot. The appointment is without time limit. The Elders are normally appointed at the Annual General Meeting and will normally serve for a period of five years, after whlch time they must elther retire or be r&appolnted. The Deacons are normally appolnted at the Annual General Meeting and will generally serve for a period of th￿e years. after whi¢h time thev must either retire or be re-appointed. The Trustees must hold at least four trustee meetings in twelvfrmonth perlod. but our meetin85 are generally held every month. Oblertlves and Artlvftles Whiteshill Evangelical Church is affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churche5 and adheres to its Basis of Faith. The purposes of the Church are the advancement of the Christian falth primarily but not exclusively within Harnbrook and the surrounding neiehbourhood in the parish of Winterbourne, also such other charitable purposes as shall. in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meettn& put into practi￿ the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, includin8 but not limited to.. the prevention and relief of need. hardship and sickness,. the advancement of education: and the provision of community facilities. The Church Officers and Members are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religionfor the Public Benefit and have regard to It in their administration of the Church. They believe that. by fulfilling its responsibility to work together with the Pastor and cooperate in all matters of concern and importance for the promotion of the whole mission of the church. pastoral, evangelistic and social. Èt provides a benefit to the public by: Providing resou￿5 and facillties for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development. both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the church offer5. . Promoting Christian values, and seNice by members of the church, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. Page 2

Review of activlties and achievements: Our two Sunday seNices and midweek meetings have continued this year. The moming congregation average5 between 40- 50 with about 30 attendees in the evening. We have 41 members with some new people visiting us regulady. The new screen instslled in the chapel along with all the necessary technolo8y enables our moming service5 to be streamed through YouTube for people to watch 'live" or pitk up later. We have a good following on this facility for those who are unable to attend. Our hymnslsongs are played on piano, organ and guitsrs, with a small singing group- Our thanks go to those supportive people who help to run these servi￿5 and who have glven great deal of time to install and operate the necessary equipment. Between 12 and 18 attend the Tuesday evening Bible study and prayer meetings. that include mlsslon prayers and occasional DVDS supporting the meeting content. Our church has been used by the Hambrook Probus aub, the local model railway society, Steve Goddard's prayer group and indeed as a polling ststion, as requlred by the local councll. Events durlng 2023 Indude: The ladies monthly coffee moming on the first Saturday of the month held at a variety of interesting locations. The men'5 film and pizza evenings, The T from 2. held on the second Friday of the month in the church where anyone tan enjoy'tea, coffee, cake and a thay free of charge. Our popular Saturday walks also continue to be enjoyed by manv. OurTea from Two team ralsed an amazlng £IAXI from the sale of p￿SerVeS, greetSn8s cards and Christmas crafts. as well as donations from those who enjoy the tea and cakes on the second Frldav of each month. This money is sent direct to Tearfund. We enjoyed a Harvest supper in Ortober and a well attended, (passenger funded) canal boat trlp In September. Thls years Bontlre nlght & flreworks took place ralslng £224.50 in donations, free food and drlnks were avallable to all attending. The Communlty carols were also a 8reat success, again with free refreshments. ralslng £192.72 in donations for InHope. Both events were attended by over 200 people. The Welfare Fund opened in 2020 for the purpose of assisting members and those of our regular congregation in times of exceptional emergencies and hardship now stands at £1,450. Grants from this Fund would be at the discretion of the Pastor and Deacons. Our Childrens. group. Jesus And Me (JAM) now ha$ 2 very tiny children most week5 and occaslonally 3 older children visit. Our activities are dependent on the numbers and ège5 of children in attendance. Our EPIC group material remains available should older children attend again. Our Pastor. David. faithfully prepared week by week a structured teaching programme for both morning and evening services which was Sent to all the tongregation via email plus printed copies made available to those without email. Coupled with this is an upto-date list of the prayer need5 of the congregation. The Church celebrated David's tenth anniversary of his ministry at Whiteshill this year. David and hls wife Hazel have continued to make homevisits and regularly contact people by telephone which we know has been an encouragement for many people especially those that cannot get out at all. The church evenings at the Manse. hosted by David and Hazel on the first Tuesday of the month have continued and are really enjoyed by those who attend. Page 3

The Church Officers constantly review the level of funds and seek to ensure suffident is carried fo￿vard to meet anticipated expenditure necessary to enable the church to continue its activities and to maintain the properties in good condition. Although a substsntial renovation programme was carried out to the building in 2016, it is recognised that. being a 200-year-old Grade Il. Listed buildin& there will. from time to time. be the need for maintenance and repairs, the cost of whlch will have to be met from our General Reserve5 and, if necessary, special appeals. We have recently reviewed our Reserves Policy and aim to retain sufficlent Surplus funds to enable us to guarantee at least one yearfs stipendiary package for our Pastor and to ensure that we hold adequate funds to meet any unexpetted expenditure required on the buildings. The trustees have pleasure in presenting this report of the ￿UrCh for the year ended 31st December 2023. The information set out above regarding the trust forms part of our report and the attached accounts are those of the church which we have prepared and were approved and adopted on 3, September 2024. We look forward In anticipation to 2024 and seek the Lord's guidance and blessing as the church at Whiteshill continues Christian worship. witness. and communitysUPPOrt in Hambrook and the surroundin8 area. Signed on behalf of the trustees. Robert Gardener Secretary Dated 03 09 02 Page 4

Note5 to the Accounts: l. These accounts have been prepared on a "Re￿Ipts & Payments" basis. 2. Mlssionary Fund (Deslgnated Funds) Each week IO% of our Offering is allocated to the Missionary Fund. along with other specific donations, for eventual distribution to those Missionary causes which the Church ha5 SUPPOrted as follow5: Expendlture: Regular Donatlons: 4H (Eric and Rosemary 8arrettl inHope (Crisis Centre) CTA Hoveraid MAF SASRA 2023 2022 6Th).￿ 600.00 6(KI.(￿l 6CKI. 6(K).CKJ 600.IM) 6(XI.00 6￿.￿) I,QJO.00 i.OCN). 6LTh).O) 6CK). The Peace and Hope Trust Inew) 4,600.CKI 4,CKK). Other Donatlons: inHope-T M Outdoor Carols-inHope Leprosy-miss India Emer Appeal Eurovangellsm Ten Spanish Gospel Mission 250.00 192.72 870.0) 195.24 3CQ.00 2tJ).IXI 2CK).IX) 842.72 1,365.24 Totsl Mlsslonary Oonatlons 5,442.72 5,365.24 Page S

1. Non.Monetsry Assets Freeholds: Churth Premlses at Whiteshill, Bristol Road. Hambrool built in 1816. The building is turrently insured for a sum of £3,819.284 (figu￿ as at June 20241 (2023- £3,410.0751 Fixtures, furnlture. and equipment at the Church premise5 are currently Insured for £337,137. Manse at 11 Penrose Drive. Bradley Stoke was purchased by the thurch in December 2005 for £235,000. The building is currently insured for a sum of £347,IJKI on a rebuilding basis.12023- £310,CWI Leaseholds: Hat 4 and Garage. The Willows, Marlborough Drlve, Frenchay, Bristol. BS16 IPR was Inherited by the Church In December 2012 being ￿alUed for Probate purposes at £140,000. A block buildings Insurance covering the block of flats known as The Willows is arranged by the Management Company. The Church currently lets this flat at a monthly rental of £820 and accumulated proceeds are perioditally transferred to the General Fund for general use. The rent is due for rewew with effert from 1st January 2024. Llabllltles Owlng to HMRC for Income Tax & National Insurance as at 31st December 2023 £1,580.7512022- £843, thi5 figure is lower due to lower Nl contribution5 and lower Stipend updated In 20241. Assetsl Income not recelved as at 31" December 2023 from HMRC- Glft Ald from V07123 to 30111123 £3,909.12 recelved 410112024 and for 1° to 3V12123 £ 734.73 received 2910412024. Adopllon Resolutlon: The fore80in8 summary Statement of Account was approved by the Church Officers (the Managing Trustees) of Whiteshill Evangelical Church held 3 September 2024 and subsequ ntly signed on 3rd September 2024 David Horton Robert Gardener Penny Kemp Treasurer Chalrman Secretsry Page 6

V¥Thiteshill Evangelical Churth Receipts and Payments Account For the perlod from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 51.871 11,097 11769 14 14 . 779B5 61974 SW SA43 7.176 . 54ffi5 44, 3511 11rfJ 10JJ7 . 64703 fjo 1130 ¢3LÉstransfer5 2.470 Q,4701 2.130 1130 5x4 47.577 51085 $521S 55142 lthresbithd 82C4 32N98 1,199 13 1018 1&825 R•s￿ded YWfareFu 18*25 Th•r• maybe minor(1sty•p•nckn in the 10ts15 ff1h•p•n￿ notbelng shown r2 &21 l ¢At

Ilthtteshil Evalv￿ Church Total General D&signed Ro5tri¢tod Enllowmnt This Jyar Last 54trar Ineomln9 rtsources frorn donors 1101-QTry-Cash 1102.Cts"rg5.QtJ 1103.T&Kre(tsBr•J 1104-()ftC 4.163 1Z776 373 14 13089 1,312 $3J7 13,1C 1107.Mss￿crd1￿ 195 2.174 r••our¢e8 fr¢>rn donw Tots 59.120 65.202 51,87Y R•lnur••m•nts 1111.T•JtFthwc￿s 1112-knsw8rKeret•• 1113-Van8e R•lffurwrn•nts T•lal• Incon from P48•ts 1121-￿kIr￿Tht l122-va￿-r& 1123.Wlkx.Rrt 1126. Ruxntrke 11769 11.097 IncomB from ¢ha¢ltblo and an¢lllarytr•dlng In¢omo from ¢harlt4blo and ancSllarytr•dlng TolalB IrKoFne from non chadtabl• tradSng Incomè from non ¢harJtabh tr•dlny Totsls 0th8r ordlnary In¢onthg r•sour¢•s 14 14 Other ordln#ry in¢omlng r•sourc•s Total# 14 14 k￿rnIng resourc8s (knd totals Tl.985 61974 Grani8

General D¢$ignatsd Restrlctsd EndowTrent Thrs ypar Last war &443 5.443 7.175 Grants Totst8 5A43 7.175 Activltios dlrecltyr•lat•d to church 1301-MThsiÈrfss1wKI 1￿2-FI￿￿E$l4¥AY 1JJJ.(IftsrMthtycL 27,753 25211 2278 1.1( 1.1Cp) 1210 1311-NÈAs&S&ic I312.￿$&41￿1d 1314.lknfrCK¥rril T•¥ 1107 1320-NEC fj321-Aami s￿¥Y1 912 912 851 3311 791 1323-Irwuran¢ 1324-m9￿￿ Ivltl•s dlre¢tty r•l•t•d to ¢hurth Tot•l• J465S 44.935 Fund4•l•lng #nd publl¢lty Fundvr•l•ln9 and publlcltyTotal8 Church m•n•g•mnt •nd •dmlnl8tr&tk> 1341.TdBW 1342.9Abtin&fftMNJ 3343.gJWrtsÈ Church m•ntyprTnt and admlnlstratloTr Tot 3A11 511 3.109 Oth•r p8yThnts Z887 1,1 1.1 1347.wlkw￿.￿rti-aM¥ 1348.Wlkws. 1351.WlfN8. +4yt 3￿4 14 P&>2d3

Total Generat D¢sigrtat¢d RestrKt•d Endownnt This spar Last ￿ar Other paynnts Totals Resources used (knnd totals 10337 6Q703 60.844 *14 P48 3 d3

Y•lylteshlll EvaTwJa Church Clasg and nOn￿lIa1 t¢Kle G•n•rt IUnre51riGtsdl Designated Re8trlctsd En￿o￿￿t Total Last yEar Current Asset- ¢a$h A Bank In Hand 1501.. BankCwrert1 142791 1SJ2." BankfAwrwrt2atl4287) 11 132 1274 30,751 2?￿￿) . 32￿80 25h24 66.078 56.0$8 142 7W4 I9￿)5 1YJ7.. CAmtMld9o&C￿qth&9soayNCC• Total 53.142 Uabllity. Provllon For Uablllthj Charg¢8 YfAhin On• Yoar 1926.. Nl.thJ8kn FJryAffj 1927.. Nl.thtsfrtn 192&. 517 Totsl 1.$81 1.$81 N•t totsl •M•ts 9.90$ 51142 . 84.407 55.215 Repr•a•nt•d by 1*18 1,818 32A98 18.B25 1.199 32,498 13.879 1,430 55.215 S3.142 64,497

V¥hlteshlll Evangellcal Church Statement of Financial Activities For the period from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 182 653J2 51A77 Rdmbuwmen 11 14 14 5M3 5.443 7,17S 3511 3511 1130 2A70 (14701 (>'rAc6se5 cfiin•trwrtass¢b 1130 SS210 Th•rn maybe minords¢Jvw¢ies ￿ the lotsls JTthtPen￿ not1￿￿0s￿o￿n 3)2415an)￿l cf1

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Whiteshlll Evangelical Church CIO On accounts for tho year ended 31 St De¢ember 2023 Charity no (If any) 1174209 Set out on pages I report to the truste8s on my examinatb)n of thè accounts of th8 above charity {Ih8 Trusf) for the year ended 31112 12023. Rosponslbilftles and AS the charfty trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the pr8paration basls of report of the accounts in accordanca wlth the requir8m&nts of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe A¢r). I report tn respect of my examination of the Tru8t's accounts Carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have foll0v￿d the applicable Directwjns giv8n by the Charty Commlssion under seCt￿3n 145{5){b) of the Act. I have complated my examw)ath)n. I confinn that no matarial matters have come to my attèntion (other than that disdosed below") In ¢onneclion with the examination whth gprfes m8 cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting racords were not kept in ac¢ordance wtth Section 130 of the Act or the actounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examlnerfs statsment I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be dravm in order to enable a proper understanding of the acwunts to be reached. . Please delete the ￿rdS in the brad(ets rfth8y do not apply. Signed: P J Shelley Date: 29th August 2024 Name: Peter J Shelley Relevant professional quallfication(s) or body (rfany}". Address: Littledown. Haw Lane, Olveston. Bristol, BS35 4EQ

Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner ne&Js to highlMJht matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examinatM)n of charity ac￿unts. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.