Annual Report of Castlegate Church 2020 - 2021
Charity Number 1176876
Registered Address: -
5 – 6 Birdcage Walk, Dudley, DY2 7AE
Constitution dated: - 2018
Trustees: -
Pastor Craig Bennett – Chair
Mrs Pam Pearce
Mrs Debbie Bowen
Bankers: -
Lloyds The Bridge - Walsall
Objectives: -
The objectives of the charity are
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;
(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;
Management: -
The management of the Church is by the Church council, which meets formally bi-monthly when possible.
Activities: -
The Church operates from a leased premise in Dudley
Sunday and mid-week services take place. All these are open to everyone. Twice a week we run a foodbank at the premises. The coffee shop and book shop are open daily from 10am – 3pm. We started a parenting group this year and also groups for young people. On a weekly basis
members of the church go out into the town to meet and pray with people from the community.
We annually have special outreach events in the town. We also are looking to branch out into new areas around the black country.
Castle ate Church Recei ts and Pa ments accounts for ear ended 2021. General Funds Recei Receipts (Note l } 114217.43 Total Recei ts Pa ments Speakers 350.00 Support Donations 12875.00 Church/ Shop Equipment 3760.60 Church Maintenance 723.99 Church Outreach 1671.67 Bookshop Stock 3689.17 Coffee Shop Stock 1253.53 Delta Fire 1769.28 Rent/ Insurance 16815.34 Electricnelephone/Water 3131.71 Licence 163.00 Other (Note 2) 21758.09 Total Recei ts 67961.38 Net Recei ts over ments for the ear 46256.05
Castle ate Church Statement of A55ets and Liabilities at 31 Marth 2021 Summa of Balance at 31" March 2021 General Fund 745.25 Total Funds Held 745.25 Summa of How Funds Are Held Current Account Lloyds Treasurer Account 745.25 Total Funds Held 745.25 Notes to the Accounts Note I Other Recei ts Tithes 47495.41 Book/Shop Sales 3591.43 Gift Aid / GADS 8586.24 Donations/Grants 51289.50 Foodbank 1151.94 Payment Dispute / Refunds 801.96 Study Booksljumpers 555.70 Total of Other Recei ts 114217.43 Note 2- Other Pa ments Kids Matter 180.00 Great Bridge Hire 235.00 Thirtyoneeight 129.(M) Wages 17447.47 Internship 1250.(X) Foodbank 1151.94 Refunds/Subs/Accountsnt 479.18 Study Books 885.50 Total of Other Pa ment 21758.09
Castle ate Church Declarations Treasurers I can confirm that I have prepared the accounts from the records of the Church and that they include all funds urKler the control of the Church Council. Signature of Treasurer. Address:....................-.........-...........-......................-........................................ Presentation to the Church Council for a roval. I can confirm that the accounts have LEen presented to the Church Council on the and were approved. Signature of chair of the meetirE:................................................................................ Name of the chair of the meeting:...... Irl,-Izi
Castle ate Church Inde endent examiners un ualified re Inde endent examiners re rt to the trustees of Castle ate Church. I report on the accounts for the Church forthe year ended 31 March 2021 which are set out on the accompanying pages. Inde endent examiners Statement In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention. l. Which give5 me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the reqtjirements. 2. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept bythe church and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. Heame H(5¢. 23 Bts51047 &r¢rt SoJ&y, Dudkv. *.Au4jIl5. DY3 IJA Tel.. 01SYI267i24J
Castle ate Church Inde endent examiners un ualified re Inde endent examiners re ort to the trustees of Castle ate Church. I report on the accounts for the Church forthe year ended 31st March 2021 which are set out on the accompanying pages. Inde endent examiners Statement In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attention. l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements. 2. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the church and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. Slgned . Name:....- Hea¢ Iknusc. 23 Buston Str¢ sky. Dudley. li'¢qE DY3 IJA Tel". Olg12 67i243