## **Takeley Congregational Church Trustees Report, April 2022** 

It has been easy to lose track of events over the last year, with coronavirus-related restrictions coming and going and people’s lives disrupted by lockdowns, all the related pressures and a general atmosphere of fear and unease. 

Many of the old “pillars” have been shaken, and we now live under a “new normal”, in which the former way of life and some of the freedoms we took for granted can no longer be taken for granted. Maybe it is not a bad thing for Christians to experience discomfort and uncertainty. It makes us more aware of our dependence on God, and maybe fosters a greater sense of solidarity with the persecuted church in so many parts of the world. We are no longer so “insulated”. 

In these circumstances, a core of seven or eight members have continued to meet regularly at the Chapel, while others – both members and friends – have attended as and when able. We continue to ask questions as to our mission, how we communicate the gospel and how we build community. Rome was not built in a day, so patience is in order. Meanwhile, we are all committed to deepening our prayer life and living as members of the “monastery without walls”. The meeting for silent prayer on Wednesday evenings has continued, with a maximum of five people attending. 

The Chapel is in a fine state materially. It now has some attractive storage cupboards and the floor has been beautifully varnished. This was a real case of “all hands on deck”: we hired an industrial floor cleaner and took turns to try and master what turned out to be a “bucking bronco”. Working together on practical projects is always up-building and enjoyed by all, especially if food is also part of the programme! All intended works on the building are now completed with no outstanding costs, though we did run over budget. 

Where the wider community is concerned, we have been aware of a number of people around us who are suffering illness and other adversities and, in several cases, we have been able to offer practical help and encouragement. The Chapel is used on a Saturday by a local youth group led by Pastor Bojidar, a Bulgarian friend. 

The Christian School continues to use our buildings, and the School staff have soldiered on valiantly through thick and thin. The School is a community in itself and a recent suggestion has been that we should try to foster closer relations with the School staff and parents. Linda Cole (school administrator) has done a great job of keeping us informed and create closer links. She has worked hard to create a site that the Chapel can enjoy, as well as being practical for the School. 

The grounds are well cared for. The costs of having a firm do this are shared with the School. We have a new raised bed outside the porch window, which was full of flowers in the summer. 



It is impossible to know what the future may hold, but it is certain that, In the midst of all the stress and busyness, people need a spiritual oasis, a quiet place where they can find rest, genuine friendships and, often, just someone who will listen to them. This, too, is part of our mission. 

## Simon Knight 

on behalf of the Chapel Trustees, April 2022 



## **Takeley Chapel General Account Receipts and Payments** 

|**Receipts**<br>Gifts<br>Rent<br>Schol contribution to Grounds<br>Schol contribution to Skip hire (2020)<br>Interest<br>"Normal receipts"<br>Late contribution to 2019 insurance from TCST<br>Interest on Charity Bank savings 2020<br>Total receipts<br>**Payments**<br>Sundry Expenses<br>Charitable Giving<br>Utilities<br>Maintenance<br>Chapel sign<br>Cupboards<br>Insurance (2020 less school contribution)<br>Subscription & payments to CCPAS<br>Administrator pay<br>Church Growth Trust<br>Transfer to endowment fund<br>Total payments<br>Net surplus/(defcit)<br>Opening balances<br>Closing balances|Year ended 31/12/2021<br>1,653.15<br>2,000.00<br>840.00<br>-<br>-<br>4,493.15<br>-<br>-<br>4,493.15<br>334.69<br>130.00<br>133.57<br>2,281.67<br>170.40<br>1,020.00<br>539.06<br>32.25<br>265.00<br>2,991.42<br>-<br>7,898.06<br>-3,404.91<br>20,506.40<br>17,101.49|Year ended 31/12/2021<br>1,653.15<br>2,000.00<br>840.00<br>-<br>-<br>4,493.15<br>-<br>-<br>4,493.15<br>334.69<br>130.00<br>133.57<br>2,281.67<br>170.40<br>1,020.00<br>539.06<br>32.25<br>265.00<br>2,991.42<br>-<br>7,898.06<br>-3,404.91<br>20,506.40<br>17,101.49|Year ended 31/12/2020<br>1,732.37<br>2,000.00<br>840.00<br>100.00<br>715.00<br>5,387.37<br>547.28<br>78.47<br>6,013.12<br>80.89<br>70.00<br>146.59<br>1,393.00<br>-<br>-<br>508.08<br>32.25<br>255.50<br>-<br>3,380.38<br>5,866.69<br>146.43<br>20,359.97<br>20,506.40|Year ended 31/12/2020<br>1,732.37<br>2,000.00<br>840.00<br>100.00<br>715.00<br>5,387.37<br>547.28<br>78.47<br>6,013.12<br>80.89<br>70.00<br>146.59<br>1,393.00<br>-<br>-<br>508.08<br>32.25<br>255.50<br>-<br>3,380.38<br>5,866.69<br>146.43<br>20,359.97<br>20,506.40|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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|||||146.43<br>20,359.97|
|||17,101.49||20,506.40|





## **Takeley Chapel Balance Sheet as at 31 December** 

||**2021**||**2020**|
|---|---|---|---|
|General Fund|£17,101.49||£20,506.40|
|Closing balances|£17,101.49||£20,506.40|
|**Represented by Assets**||||
|Barclays Community account|£10,438.34||£13,843.25|
|Stewardship account|£6,663.15<br>£17,101.49||£6,663.15<br>£20,506.40|



## **The accounts as set out above and associated banking documents relating to the period ending 31st December 2021 have been independently examined.** 

**Notes** : The sale by auction of Ebenezer Chapel at Broxted took place in 2017. The Chapel was sold  for £140.322 which was retained as an endowment to be spent on the Chapel land and buildings at Takeley This fund has provided the means for Takeley Chapel to: re-roof the Chapel; make structural changes to the back room of the Chapel as directed by our architect; replace all remaining doors and windows with PVC in the Chapel and the windows and door on the front of the Recreational Hall; replace the existing entry lobby with a larger porch incorporating an accessible toilet and small seating area.  The final cost of the building work exceeded the amount in the endowment fund by £6,396.33 and the endowment fund is therefore now closed. 

**Signed: - Date: -** 




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s<br>t<br>Date Detail Gifts Rent CommAcc<br>a<br>t<br>s<br>04 January 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  01/04/2021<br>20 January 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  01/20/2021<br>21 January 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £64.26  £          64.26  02/21/2021<br>01 February 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  02/01/2021<br>18 February 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £64.26  £          64.26  02/18/2021<br>22 February 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  02/22/2021<br>01 March 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  03/01/2021<br>15 March 2021 School rent £500.00  £        500.00  03/15/2021<br>18 March 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £64.26  £          64.26  03/18/2021<br>22 March 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  03/22/2021<br>01 April 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  04/01/2021<br>06 April 2021 Sue reimburse Chapel for ropes £26.87  £          26.87  04/06/2021<br>19 April 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  04/19/2021<br>20 April 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  04/20/2021<br>04 May 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  05/04/2021<br>20 May 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  05/20/2021<br>20 May 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  05/20/2021<br>01 June 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  06/01/2021<br>14 June 2021 School Rent 500  £        500.00  06/14/2021<br>17 June 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  06/17/2021<br>21 June 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  06/21/2021<br>01 July 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  07/01/2021<br>12 July 2021 Contribution to insurance £614.00  £        614.00  07/12/2021<br>19 July 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  07/19/2021<br>20 July 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  07/20/2021<br>02 August 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  08/02/2021<br>19 August 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  08/19/2021<br>20 August 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  08/20/2021<br>01 September 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  09/01/2021<br>14 September 2021 School Rent £500.00  £        500.00  09/14/2021<br>20 September 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  09/20/2021<br>TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  09/20/2021<br>01 October 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  10/01/2021<br>21 October 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  10/21/2021<br>20 October 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  10/20/2021<br>01 November 2021 Gift - SK £25.00  £          25.00  11/01/2021<br>Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  11/01/2021<br>18 November 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  11/18/2021<br>22 November 2021 TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  11/22/2021<br>01 December 2021 Regular giving - KM £70.00  £          70.00  12/01/2021<br>Gift - SK £20.00  £          20.00  12/01/2021<br>14 December 2021 School Rent £500.00  £        500.00  12/14/2021<br>20 December 2021 Regular giving - stewardship 00B1-00 £63.93  £          63.93  12/20/2021<br>TCST maintenance £70.00  £          70.00  12/20/2021<br>Total ###  £ 2,000.00  £       840.00  £      -    £614.00  £  26.87  £               -    £   5,134.02<br>School  contributio n to  grounds School  contributio n to skip School  reimburse ment for  insurance Refund for  purchase of  ropes Interest<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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k<br>s<br>t<br>Date Details CommAcc<br>a<br>t<br>s<br>11/1/2021 Castle water £24.04  £              24.04  Jan 04<br>20/1/2021 barrier and carpet clean £172.84  £            172.84  Jan 20<br>22/1/2021 gift to CFT care £80.00  £              80.00  Jan 22<br>22/1/2021 ropes for barrier £26.87  £              26.87  Jan 22<br>16/2/2021 church administrator £55.00  £              55.00  Feb 16<br>1/3/2021 paint and signage £67.25  £              67.25  Mar 01<br>1/3/2021 church growth trust £632.40  £            632.40  Mar 01<br>11/3/2021 raised bed contribution £307.50  £            307.50  Mar 11<br>26/4/2021 Pay Korbi for grass cut £70.00  £              70.00  Apr 29<br>5/5/2021 church adminstrator £30.00  £              30.00  May 07<br>1/6/2021 Forest Hall Gardening £60.00  £              60.00  May 20<br>3/6/2021 church administrator £30.00  £              30.00  Jun 02<br>Burridge £2,069.10  £         2,069.10  Jun 02<br>Forest Hall Gardening £60.00  £              60.00  Jun 02<br>10/6/2021 All aspects gardening £120.00  £            120.00  Jun 10<br>church growth trust £289.92  £            289.92  Jun 09<br>15/6/2021 Forest Hall Gardening £60.00  £              60.00  Jun 18<br>1/7/2021 Forest Hall Gardening £100.00  £            100.00  Jul 02<br>church administrator £30.00  £              30.00  Jul 02<br>10/7/2021 Insruance and loss £1,153.06  £         1,153.06  Jul 13<br>17/7/2021 Repay Sue for pads and rods £225.81  £            225.81  Jul 14<br>Finance to Sue for Ikea cupboards £1,020.00  £         1,020.00  Jul 15<br>18/7/2021 Gas £41.77  £              41.77  Jul 21<br>26/7/2021 Forest Hall Gardening £90.00  £              90.00  Jul 26<br>Cash £50.00  £              50.00  Jul 26<br>3/8/2021 Repay Sue for floor cleaner hire £70.43  £              70.43  Aug 04<br>church administrator £30.00  £              30.00  Aug 04<br>8/8/2021 Forest Hall Gardening £80.00  £              80.00  Aug 10<br>Repay Sue for oil and pad £77.93  £              77.93  Aug 10<br>24/8/2021 water £67.76  £              67.76  Aug 24<br>6/9/2021 Forest Hall Gardening £190.00  £            190.00  Sep 06<br>church administrator £30.00  £              30.00  Sep 06<br>Chairs+travel £69.60  £              69.60  Sep 06<br>17/9/21 nest of tables £25.00  £              25.00  Sep 17<br>1/10/2021 Forest Hall Gardening £90.00  £              90.00  Oct 04<br>7/10/2021 church administrator £30.00  £              30.00  Oct 07<br>11/10/2021 Essex Tree Masters £600.00  £            600.00  Oct 12<br>pay<br>Sundry  expenses Cupboards in  the Chapel  Chapel sign  (exterior) Charitable  giving Utilities Maintenance  and grounds Insurance Subscription  and payments  to 31:8 Administrator  Building  project  expenses<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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20/10/2021 Repay Emlyn for Chapel sign £170.40  £            170.40  170.4<br>29/10/2021 Forest Hall Gardening £80.00  £              80.00  Oct 29<br>3/11/2021 church administrator £30.00  £              30.00  Nov 08<br>13/12/2021 31:8 annual charge £32.25  £              32.25  Dec 16<br>Totals  £  361.56  £ 1,020.00  £   170.40  £  130.00  £  133.57  £2,281.67  £ 1,153.06  £   32.25  £  265.00  £ 2,991.42  £       8,538.93<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Takeley Chapel General Account Receipts and Payments** 

|**Receipts**<br>Gifts<br>Rent<br>Schol contribution to Grounds<br>Schol contribution to Skip hire (2020)<br>Interest<br>"Normal receipts"<br>Late contribution to 2019 insurance from TCST<br>Interest on Charity Bank savings 2020<br>Total receipts<br>**Payments**<br>Sundry Expenses<br>Charitable Giving<br>Utilities<br>Maintenance<br>Chapel sign<br>Cupboards<br>Insurance (2020 less school contribution)<br>Subscription & payments to CCPAS<br>Administrator pay<br>Church Growth Trust<br>Transfer to endowment fund<br>Total payments<br>Net surplus/(defcit)<br>Opening balances<br>Closing balances|Year ended 31/12/2021<br>1,653.15<br>2,000.00<br>840.00<br>-<br>-<br>4,493.15<br>-<br>-<br>4,493.15<br>334.69<br>130.00<br>133.57<br>2,281.67<br>170.40<br>1,020.00<br>539.06<br>32.25<br>265.00<br>2,991.42<br>-<br>7,898.06<br>-3,404.91<br>20,506.40<br>17,101.49|Year ended 31/12/2021<br>1,653.15<br>2,000.00<br>840.00<br>-<br>-<br>4,493.15<br>-<br>-<br>4,493.15<br>334.69<br>130.00<br>133.57<br>2,281.67<br>170.40<br>1,020.00<br>539.06<br>32.25<br>265.00<br>2,991.42<br>-<br>7,898.06<br>-3,404.91<br>20,506.40<br>17,101.49|Year ended 31/12/2020<br>1,732.37<br>2,000.00<br>840.00<br>100.00<br>715.00<br>5,387.37<br>547.28<br>78.47<br>6,013.12<br>80.89<br>70.00<br>146.59<br>1,393.00<br>-<br>-<br>508.08<br>32.25<br>255.50<br>-<br>3,380.38<br>5,866.69<br>146.43<br>20,359.97<br>20,506.40|Year ended 31/12/2020<br>1,732.37<br>2,000.00<br>840.00<br>100.00<br>715.00<br>5,387.37<br>547.28<br>78.47<br>6,013.12<br>80.89<br>70.00<br>146.59<br>1,393.00<br>-<br>-<br>508.08<br>32.25<br>255.50<br>-<br>3,380.38<br>5,866.69<br>146.43<br>20,359.97<br>20,506.40|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||
|||||146.43<br>20,359.97|
|||17,101.49||20,506.40|





## **TAKELEY CHAPEL** 

|**BANK ACCOUNTS SUMMARY**<br>Date:<br>05/26/2022<br>**Community Acct**<br>**Total**<br>Opening Balance 01/02/2018<br>£13,843.25<br>£6,663.15<br>£20,506.40<br>Receipts<br>£5,134.02<br>£0.00<br>£5,134.02<br>_(inc Transfers & Interest)_<br>Payments<br>£8,538.93<br>£0.00<br>£8,538.93<br>_(inc Transfers)_<br>Closing Balance<br>£10,438.34<br>£6,663.15<br>£17,101.49<br>**Stewardship**<br>**Acct**|**BANK ACCOUNTS SUMMARY**<br>Date:<br>05/26/2022<br>**Community Acct**<br>**Total**<br>Opening Balance 01/02/2018<br>£13,843.25<br>£6,663.15<br>£20,506.40<br>Receipts<br>£5,134.02<br>£0.00<br>£5,134.02<br>_(inc Transfers & Interest)_<br>Payments<br>£8,538.93<br>£0.00<br>£8,538.93<br>_(inc Transfers)_<br>Closing Balance<br>£10,438.34<br>£6,663.15<br>£17,101.49<br>**Stewardship**<br>**Acct**|**BANK ACCOUNTS SUMMARY**<br>Date:<br>05/26/2022<br>**Community Acct**<br>**Total**<br>Opening Balance 01/02/2018<br>£13,843.25<br>£6,663.15<br>£20,506.40<br>Receipts<br>£5,134.02<br>£0.00<br>£5,134.02<br>_(inc Transfers & Interest)_<br>Payments<br>£8,538.93<br>£0.00<br>£8,538.93<br>_(inc Transfers)_<br>Closing Balance<br>£10,438.34<br>£6,663.15<br>£17,101.49<br>**Stewardship**<br>**Acct**|**BANK ACCOUNTS SUMMARY**<br>Date:<br>05/26/2022<br>**Community Acct**<br>**Total**<br>Opening Balance 01/02/2018<br>£13,843.25<br>£6,663.15<br>£20,506.40<br>Receipts<br>£5,134.02<br>£0.00<br>£5,134.02<br>_(inc Transfers & Interest)_<br>Payments<br>£8,538.93<br>£0.00<br>£8,538.93<br>_(inc Transfers)_<br>Closing Balance<br>£10,438.34<br>£6,663.15<br>£17,101.49<br>**Stewardship**<br>**Acct**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Community Acct**<br>£13,843.25<br>£5,134.02<br>£8,538.93|£6,663.15<br>£0.00<br>£0.00<br>**Stewardship**<br>**Acct**|**Total**<br>£20,506.40<br>£5,134.02<br>£8,538.93|
||£10,438.34|£6,663.15|£17,101.49|





## **TAKELEY CHAPEL** 

|**R&P SUMMARY**<br>**Receipts**<br>**Payments**|**Date:**<br>Gifts<br>Rent<br>interest<br>Contrbution to grounds<br>Invoices raised|
|---|---|
||Total Receipts for the year<br>Charitable giving<br>Utilities, Rates and insurance<br>Maintenance<br>CCPAS Costs<br>Sundry Purchaces<br>Administrator Costs|
||Total Payments for the year|
||Net Balance for theyear(A - B)|





## **05/26/2022** 

£1,653.15 £2,000.00 £0.00 £840.00 £0.00 

£4,493.15 £130.00 £133.57 £2,281.67 £32.25 £361.56 £265.00 £3,204.05 £1,289.10 



Date
Method In Out
Item
Amount
Balance

## **Takeley Chapel Endowment Account Receipts and Payments 2020** 

|**Receipts**<br>Total receipts<br>**Payments**<br>Major work, -  Back room (2019) Porch (2020)<br>Windows and doors in school(2019) and Chapel (2020)<br>Building Project expenses<br>New boiler<br>Total payments<br>Net surplus/(defcit)<br>Opening balances<br>Closing balances<br>**Balance Sheet**<br>General fund<br>unrestricted<br>Endowment fund<br>restricted<br>**Represented by Assets**<br>At<br>Barclays Community account<br>Stewardship account<br>Charity Bank|12  months|ended 31/12/2020|
|---|---|---|
||£6,013.12<br>£89,691.22<br>£2,138.40<br>£2,713.80<br>£0.00<br>£94,543.42<br>-£94,543.42<br>£91,163.04<br>-£3,380.38<br>23,886.78<br>-£3,380.38<br>£20,506.40<br>£13,843.25<br>£6,663.15<br>£0.00<br>£20,506.40||
|||-£94,543.42<br>£91,163.04|
|||-£3,380.38|
|||23,886.78<br>-£3,380.38|
|||£20,506.40|
|||£13,843.25<br>£6,663.15<br>£0.00|
|||£20,506.40|