Trustees' Annual Report for the period From 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. Charity name: Rugby United Pentecostal Church Charity registraton number: 1177300
The charity has operated according to the agreed terms and conditions of the Trust Deed. The subgroup has continued to be efficient and have consulted with the trustees on a regular basis. Church affairs continue to run smoothly and church services are regular in person. The benefits of virtual communication have been retained, though, to cater for those unable to attend due to sickness. So we continue to meet the needs of the congregation and community. In addition virtual means are used to connect those people that have visited the church and live outside of Rugby and because of working patterns and travel times would not make it to church on time. We have a family from Columbia that were members of the church and have relocated to Columbia and now continue to connect to the service virtually.
The main source of funding remains as tithes and offering and the Good to Give claim from the Inland revenue. The local ballet school continues operating and is stable. We continue to rent out at very reasonable rates the church hall to this school. The ballet school remains a reliable source of income and we expect that they will continue to be so in the future. The church hall is also used for functions as they arise.
The Hospitality department in the church held a Fun Day for the community with a free barbeque, bouncy castle for the children and a variety of ball games.
The District Conference was held at, Rugby United Pentecostal Church, where the conference members came from as far afield as Wales. We also hosted the Central District part of the National Sunday school Conference. People travelled from London, Cardiff and many parts of the country we had a great time.
We have carried out Christenings ( baby dedications) and sadly we have had to lay to rest one of our church members.
Work has now been completed on the boundary fence and wall at the back of the church hall.
We now have two new trustees one, though : Mr. Lester McLish, was added in 2024 so will appear on the approval list for the session 2024.
The sub- group - the church board - reviews these sources of income on a regular basis.
The church expenditure has remained in line with expectations.
The balances in the deposit and current account are healthy at a total of £53150.23, and in case of emergency it is also at a healthy level to maintain the building and the requirements of the church. The expenditure was greater than the income this year as we had to carry out major spending on the boundary fence and wall at the back of the church hall. There were ample funds to absorb the extra spending.
Declaratons
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The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees.
Signature. M.H.A.Frederick , full name: Macdonald Henry Augustus Frederick. Position: Chair of Trustees. Date: 11.9.24
All Trustees:
Macdonald Henry Augustus Frederick
Everton Hayles Reid.
Lyndsey Frater
| Income Sunday Morning Oferings Tithes Gift Aid Miscellaneous income Good to Give Donation Conference Host Rent Total income |
Annual General Meeting of Rugby United Pentecostal Church Accounts for the period 1/ 1/ 23 to 31/12 /23 Expenditure Deposit Account 6,473 £ Christmas boxes and cards 567 £ Opening Balance 1/1/23 18,854 £ Pastor's stipend 4,200 £ Interest 1,086 £ Church insurance 1,474 £ Rental income 64 £ Gas 5,675 £ Transfer toCurrent Account 2,118 £ Electricity 561 £ 60 £ District subscriptions 150 £ Closing Balance 31/12/23 300 £ Stationery and printing 45 £ 4,904 £ Cleaning 105 £ Current Account Funeral fowers 60 £ Opening Balance 1/1/23 Speaker costs 300 £ Income over expenditure Funeral fowers 60 £ less rental income Ironstyles fencing 14,142 £ Transfer from Deposit Account Electrician 139 £ Uncleared cheques Bilton Build & Design 9,000 £ income not yet banked Thirtyoneeight 170 £ Balance at 31/12/23 CCLI 392 £ Equipment purchase 147 £ Music 440 £ sundry costs 20 £ Naional Youth Proclaim 167 £ 33,858 £ Total Expenditure 37,815 £ |
7,280.70 64.05 0.00 0.00 7,344.75 49,936.04 (3,956.78) 0.00 - (630.80) 457.02 45,805.48 |
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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.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Martin Sparrow ICPA (Fellow) FCMI (Fellow) Suretax Accounting
16 April 2024
| Income Sunday Morning Oferings Tithes Gift Aid Miscellaneous income Good to Give Donation Conference Host Rent Total income |
Annual General Meeting of Rugby United Pentecostal Church Accounts for the period 1/ 1/ 23 to 31/12 /23 Expenditure Deposit Account 6,473 £ Christmas boxes and cards 567 £ Opening Balance 1/1/23 18,854 £ Pastor's stipend 4,200 £ Interest 1,086 £ Church insurance 1,474 £ Rental income 64 £ Gas 5,675 £ Transfer toCurrent Account 2,118 £ Electricity 561 £ 60 £ District subscriptions 150 £ Closing Balance 31/12/23 300 £ Stationery and printing 45 £ 4,904 £ Cleaning 105 £ Current Account Funeral fowers 60 £ Opening Balance 1/1/23 Speaker costs 300 £ Income over expenditure Funeral fowers 60 £ less rental income Ironstyles fencing 14,142 £ Transfer from Deposit Account Electrician 139 £ Uncleared cheques Bilton Build & Design 9,000 £ income not yet banked Thirtyoneeight 170 £ Balance at 31/12/23 CCLI 392 £ Equipment purchase 147 £ Music 440 £ sundry costs 20 £ Naional Youth Proclaim 167 £ 33,858 £ Total Expenditure 37,815 £ |
7,280.70 64.05 0.00 0.00 7,344.75 49,936.04 (3,956.78) 0.00 - (630.80) 457.02 45,805.48 |
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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.
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Martin Sparrow ICPA (Fellow) FCMI (Fellow) Suretax Accounting
16 April 2024