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2020-12-31-accounts

Registered Charity No: 1174300

GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

CONTENTS


PAGE NO.
Legal & Administrative Information 3
Trustees’ Report 4-5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8-14
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees 15

GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1174300
DATE OF REGISTRATION 17thAugust 2017
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1stJanuary 2020
END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31stDecember 2020
TRUSTEES AT 31stDECEMBER 2020 Neil Atherton
Adrian Dunn
Amy Gregory
Andrew How
Owen Joyce
Gordon Patterson (Chair)
Clifford Reeve
LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT CIO–Association Registered 17thAugust 2017
OBJECTS
To advance the Christian Faith, thus glorifying God and advance his Kingdom by means of public
worship, bible teaching, prayer, fellowship, partaking of the Lord’s Supper and evangelism. The Church
also desires to serve the local community in various ways with Youth and Children’s work and donates
to various appropriate organisations.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Wayside
Hamstead Marshall
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 0HN
BANKERS Royal Bank of Scotland
Hornchurch Branch
PO Box 4153
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 4PS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Simon Green
Ash Lodge
Broad Lane
Upper Bucklebury
Berkshire
RG7 6QJ

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(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

GLENDALE CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

2020 began with Glendale Church holding weekly services on Sunday mornings at The Well in Thatcham and in St. Barts School, Newbury and on Sunday evenings at Wash Common Community Centre, Newbury. However, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, services were carried out via Facebook Live and YouTube during the first ‘lockdown’. The services were broadcast from The Well, Thatcham and, when regulations allowed, The Well was also open to those who chose to attend, observing ‘social distancing’ and other measures.

Although funding was obtained from grants and donors to enable the Church to start phase 2 of the refurbishment at The Well Thatcham during the year, comprising of the back kitchen area and its roof, we were not able to undertake the work in 2020. However, plans are in place for the work to be carried out in 2021.

Glendale Church continued to contribute to 'Christians Together in the Newbury Area' (CTNA), though this area of our work has suffered more than the Church itself. The Church continues its membership of the UK's Evangelical Alliance. The Church continued to support Christian outreach and mission activities in various parts of the world.

The Church continued to employ a full-time Leadership Co-ordinator and part-time Administrator & Treasurer. The Children’s Worker took maternity leave and we employed a young lady as an ‘intern’ in the second half of the year. The Board of Trustees, Leadership Team and Church Council continue to function very effectively.

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic

Despite the restrictions of Covid-19 the Church continued to function well at all levels. Through broadcast services, people from the area and much wider afield have joined in Sunday worship, and the children’s and youth work has developed. A new children’s work, known as ‘Luminous’, was started and has attracted new children. Several of the Home Groups, now named Life Groups, have thrived through the use of Zoom and making connections in other ways, and people have kept in touch via phone and meeting for walks as regulations have allowed. The trustees are mindful of the impact of Covid-19 on the charity’s finances and have monitored income and managed costs accordingly – for example building hire costs have reduced as services moved online.

Financial Review

The Board of Trustees has taken on its responsibilities to fulfil the requirements of The Charities Act 2011, preparing a statement for the financial year.

Although income from collections in Church services has obviously been cut, the Church remains in a fairly healthy financial position, with funds available in the ring-fenced Thatcham account to undertake implementation of the final stage of refurbishment at the Well. There is a good financial buffer in the reserve account and the current account is maintained in a good credit position. Accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Trust, are available for those wishing to see them, and risk assessments ensure the safeguarding of the assets of the Trust are in place.

Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Charities Act 2011 requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the CIO and of the surplus of the CIO for the period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the CIO. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees on 21[st] October 2021.

Signed on their behalf by Trustee

Print Name: Neil Atherton

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from
Generated Funds:
Donations & Legacies
3a
Charitable activities
3b
Investments
3c
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Cost of Generating funds:
Charitable activities
4a
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING)
RESOURCES
Total funds brought forward
Transfers between funds
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
88,165
712
44
88,921
101,688
101,688
(12,767)
117,707
-
104,940
Restricted
funds
2020
£
18,785
-
-
18,785
11,305
11,305
7,480
216,957
-
224,437
Total
funds
2020
£
106,950
712
44
107,706
112,993
112,993
(5,287)
334,664
-
329,377
Total
funds
2019
£
124,619
9,168
100
133,887
127,190
127,190
6,697
327,967
-
334,664

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation’s operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2020

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
2
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors & Prepayments
7
Cash at bank and in hand
6
CREDITORS: Amounts
falling due within one year
8
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS: Amounts
falling due in more than one
year
9
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted funds
5
Unrestricted funds -
General
Unrestricted
funds
£
40,679
40,679
7,542
58,442
65,984
(1,723)
64,261
104,940
-
£
104,940
-
104,940
£
104,940
Restricted
funds
£
177,840
177,840
-
46,203
46,203
-
46,203
224,043
-
£
224,043
224,043
-
£
224,043
31 Dec 2020
Total
£
218,519
218,519

7,542
104,645
112,187
(1,723)
110,464
328,983
-
£
328,983
224,043
104,940
£
328,983
31 Dec 2019
Total
£
220,199
220,199
9,380
106,841
116,221
(1,756)
114,465
334,664
-
£
334,664
216,957
117,707
£
334,664

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 21[st] October 2021.

Signed on their behalf by Trustee:

Print Name: Neil Atherton

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Assessment of Going Concern

Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees have carefully evaluated all current risks (including Covid-19) and consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Incoming Resources

Recognition of Incoming Resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.

Grants and Donations

Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants

This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.

Gifts in Kind

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gilts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gilts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable

Donated services and facilities

These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.

Volunteer Help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

Investment Income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

Investment Gains and Losses

This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

Expenditure and Liabilities

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.

Governance Costs

These include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees’ meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

Grants with Performance Conditions

Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.

Grants Payable without Performance Conditions

These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remains in the control of the charity.

Pensions

Pension contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable.

Assets

Investment Assets

Investments quoted on a capitalised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees’ best estimate of market value.

Tangible Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.

Land & Buildings

Land and Buildings have been valued and included within the accounts at cost value as at the 20[th] August 2018.

Depreciation Expense

No amortisation is charged to freehold property as the property is maintained to such a standard that the estimated residual value is not less than cost. Fixtures and Fittings associated with the refurbishment work have been depreciated from the start of the year on a reducing balance basis over 10 years. Equipment purchased in year is depreciated over 5 years.

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
01-JAN-20
ADDITIONS
DISPOSALS
COST AS AT
31-DEC-20
DEPRECIATION
01-JAN-20
CHARGE
DISPOSALS
DEPRECIATION AT
31-DEC-20
NET BOOK VALUE
31-DEC-20
NET BOOK VALUE
31-DEC-19
LAND &
FIXTURES &
EQUIPMENT
2020
BUILDING
FITTINGS
TOTAL
£
175,000
£
45,199
£
-
£
220,199
-
-
705
-
2,322
-
3,027
-
175,000
45,704
2,322
223,226
-
-
-
-
-
(4,591)
(116)
(4,707)
-
-
-
-
-
(4,591)
(116)
(4,707)
175,000
41,113
2,206
218,519
175,000
45,199
-
220,199

The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows:

31[st] December 2020: None

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

3. INCOMING RESOURCES

UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL TOTAL
NOTE
FUNDS
FUNDS 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
A) DONATIONS & LEGACIES
GIFTS, TITHES & OFFERINGS 74,808 1,834 76,642 99,194
GRANTS 16,951 16,951 5,000
GIFT AID TAX RECOVERED 13,356 13,356 20,425
88,165 18,785 106,950 124,619
B) CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 712 - 712 9,168
712 - 712 9,168
C) INVESTMENTS
BANK INTEREST 44 - 44 100
44 - 44 100
4.RESOURCES EXPENDED
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL TOTAL
FUNDS FUNDS 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
A) CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 472 - 472 3,982
ADVERTISING, PUBLICITY & WEBSITE 893 107 1,000 1,047
BANK CHARGES 265 26 292 10
CHILDREN & YOUTH - 889 889 7,707
DEPRECATION & AMORTISATION 2 4,520 187 4,707 -
DONATIONS - MISSIONARIES & 9,873 - 9,873 10,309
PASTORAL
DONATIONS TO ORGANISATIONS 2,415 476 2,891 3,742
INSURANCE COSTS 1,640 - 1,640 289
LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL FEES 735 968 1,702 2,099
LICENSES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,182 - 1,182 1,456
OFFICE COSTS 889 - 889 1,206
RENTAL COSTS 8,102 - 8,102 11,295
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE - 498 498 1,355
SALARIES, WAGES & PENSIONS 10 69,594 6,640 76,234 79,746
SUNDRY COSTS 23 713 737 246
TELEPHONE COSTS - - - -
TRAINING COSTS 368 - 368 145
TRAVEL COSTS 202 - 202 455
UTILITIES - 801 801 1,259
WORSHIP COSTS 515 - 515 842
101,688 11,305 112,993 127,190
GOVERNANCE COSTS INCLUDED IN LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL FEES ABOVE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION - 1,308
LEGAL FEES - -

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

CURRENT YEAR

GLENDALE THATCHAM
YOUTH WORK
CHARITY DONATIONS
GLENDALE THATCHAM
YOUTH WORK
CHARITY DONATIONS
BALANCE
TRANSFER
BALANCE
01-JAN-20
£
INCOME
£
EXPENDITURE
£
OF FUNDS
£
31-DEC-20
£
216, 957
18,347
(11,261)
-
224,043
-
367
(367)
-
-
-
21
(21)
-
-
216,957
18,735
(11,649)
-
224,043
PREVIOUS PERIOD
BALANCE
TRANSFER
BALANCE
01-JAN-19
£
INCOME
£
EXPENDITURE
£
OF FUNDS
£
31-DEC-19
£
258,790
18,582
(15,216)
(45,199)
216,957
-
4,200
(4,200)
-
-
-
623
(623)
-
-
258,790
23,450
(20,039)
(45,199)
_216,957 _

The Glendale Thatcham Fund (previously called the Thatcham Free Church Fund) consisted of the freehold property known as ‘The Well’, the phase 1 refurbishment work at The Well (represented under the fixed asset note as Fixtures and Fittings, and the cash balance of Glendale Thatcham activities which is to be spent on further refurbishment (phase 2) of ‘The Well’ building and certain other expenses of Glendale Thatcham. In August 2020 the restrictions on the funds ceased, and all cash funds were transferred and reclassified as unrestricted. The remaining Glendale Thatcham restricted funds represent the total investment in The Well in recognition that those funds are tied up in the property and not available for expenditure. It is however the intention of the trustees that the reclassified funds transferred across in August 2020 are used to complete phase 2 of ‘The Well’ refurbishment in 2021.

6. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

CASH AT BANK & IN HAND
7. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
SUNDRY DEBTORS
GIFT AID TAX RECOVERABLE
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED
TOTAL
TOTAL
FUND
FUND
31-DEC-2031-DEC-19
£
£
£
£
58,442
46,203
104,645
106,841
58,442
46,203
104,645
106,841
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED
TOTAL
TOTAL
FUND
FUND
31-DEC-2031-DEC-19
£
£
£
£
48
7,494
-
-
48
7,494
-
9,380
7,542
-
7,542
9,380

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

SUNDRY CREDITORS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS FEES
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED
TOTAL
TOTAL
FUND
FUND31-DEC-20
31-DEC-19
£
£
£
£
505
505
538
1,218
1,218
1,218
1,723
1,723
1,756

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR

The CIO held no long term liabilities during the financial year or the prior year.

10. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

GROSS WAGES & SALARIES
EMPLOYER'S NATIONAL INSURANCE COSTS
PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS
TEMPORARY STAFF COSTS
Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
(Full time equivalent)
ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF ORGANISATION'S
OBJECTS
2020
£....
70,047
2,227
3,223
738
2019
£
73,638
2,567
3,541
-
76,234 79,746

2.6

2.5

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

During the financial period Mrs Eileen Dunn (Spouse to Trustee Mr Adrian Dunn) received £8,600 (2019: £7,824) in salary related payments and Pension Contributions in her capacity as Administrator for Glendale Church in furthering the Charity's objects.

During the financial year Mr Joel Gregory (Spouse to Trustee Mrs Amy Gregory) received £19,663 (2019: £19,184) in salary related payments and Pension Contributions in his capacity as Youth Worker for Glendale Church in furthering the Charity's objects.

No other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.

12. RISK ASSESSMENT

The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

13. RESERVES POLICY

The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

14. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or 'aims' that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.

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GLENDALE CHURCH

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the Trustees/members of Glendale Church on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 set out on pages 4 to 14.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section145(S)(b) of the Charities Act, and;

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and, seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Simon Green Ash Lodge Broad Lane Upper Bucklebury Berkshire RG7 6QJ

Date: 21[st] October 2021

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