Trustees report.
The trustees met on 18/10/21 – 7pm Chaired by Simon Hosking In attendance – Trustees - Simon Hosking (chair) Alan Gaydon. Phil Willcocks. Ashley Richards Non-Trustee - Mark Oliver (secretary)
Overview
This last year has seen the resumption of physical meetings at Plymstock Chapel. Youth work, schools work, messy church and toddler group have also begun again as well as the Feast of Fun support project continuing. Christianity Explored was successfully run on line. PC continues to live stream its services although the amount of content placed on social media has declined as in-person ministries have built up. The House groups have continued with some online and some in-person groups. About two thirds of our normal congregation numbers are back on a Sunday morning while others have decided to watch on line or not engage. An alternative to camp was run for the young people in the summer combining with other youth groups.
The Trustees are aware that there is a need for social distancing which is hard to achieve in our small building. They continue to be prayerful about a possible move one day.
We have seen some ministries and spiritual progress knocked back over the pandemic but other opportunities have come about. The chapel has been able to support the Wadsworth family in their varying situations and Victoria Weir as she does a year with Christians in Sport.
Various points
It is agreed the CIO is still meeting charitable purpose.
It is noted that the accounts have been processed by an auditor and all is well. The trustees remain happy with the financial situation although they have noted that the legacy money continues to reduce. They will make the situation clear to the church at an appropriate time.
It is agreed that the building is in good repair and requirements are up to date.
It is agreed that policies are in place and when there is opportunity, that training should take place regarding child and vulnerable adult safeguarding. Five members have completed an emergency first aid course. Mark, Jan and Simon A have done further safeguarding training.
Mark Oliver continues as the only employee and all requirements are in place for him. His next review is scheduled for January.
Anthony Longvillie joined the leadership team in January which has benefited the church. Due to Covid 19 the AGM will now be held in November on Zoom.
Ashley Richards has asked to be replaced as our ‘outside’ trustee. Phil Willcocks has also asked not to have his term as a trustee renewed. The trustees will seek to appoint 2 new people. The trustees express their gratitude to Ashley and Phil
As ever the trustees remain grateful to God for his faithfulness.
PLYMSTC)C-K CHAPEL This Year Previous Whole Year Re¢elpts and Payments Acc(Awrt For the 2020-2021 2019-2020 r 8ndi 31st Toial Tolal Recei Sunday Olferir 3,11820.. 0.00 GMA 37241.80,: 28.791.60,. 8,450. 37,704.16,. 21.974.16.. 15.730.00 Olhtr Income 9.389.14:. 5,319.14:. 4.070.00 8,381.48.; 745.00 Loan Repayments Ex1•rnal Gins for John and Cl W¥d 1,13).lJ).: 1,120.IXI 1,110.871 1,110.87 48.777.71:. 35.137_71'. 13.640.O) 50294.71,. 32,708.64,. 17,585.87 Pa ments Outreach and Resour 815.18: 3.1Q).50 1.077.63;, 1,077.63,, 0.00 Grfb 18.803.50', 13.341.50.. 5.462.LYJ 7,134.38,. 13205.62 IXfj.82:, 1Th.82,, 1.125.75', 0.00 434.54,. 0.00 Bu4th'ngs FurThthry arJ $er¢ 1.12622,: 1,231.92.: 0.00 $cellarOu$ 43)8.$0,, 421N3.50., 4.888.53;, Full Twne l•lorker Qnrhead5 Full Twne Woth•rGrt6s Pay 29216.6B,: 29218.66:, 28,W.88., 28,5e6.68. 0.00 Ext8mal Grfts to and Wad5 4.577.50' 4.577.SJ 4.380.25 Totsl Paynxnls 66,32t.42' 52.881.42' 13.640.C#) 64.142.78;, 46.556.89;, 17.585.87 Net (Rerripts forthe yèar Funds at 8nd of last financial yaar Fund5 at end Of1 f4¢1 yeai 117.543.711 71.8C6 22 54262.51 117.543.711 71.8C6 22 54262.51 113.848.051 85.654.27 71,80622 113,848.051 85.65427 71.80622 0.00 0.00 0.00 PLYMSTOCK CHAPEL Charity Numb8r 1177310 Statement of Assets and Llabllltles 2020-2021 2019-2020 A8 t J1st August 2021 Total AS 4t 311 Au Totsl u¥1 202Q P4F ChueS HSBC Bank Balanca INVESTEC Bank 8alarK8 OTHER 8ants BarKe Cash 8alarKe 0.)% 29249.03:, 2BX31.gxii 25.(.(}., 2s.(KJ).£ 130.00:. 130.00,: 16.668.43'; 15.651.30', 25.(.00,; 25.GW.CK),; 30.. 30,(.00 7.79;, 71.806.22 0.00 1,017.13 1.017.13 13.48. 13.48. UpJaknJ'._ 21hlLI 54262.51 53245.38 t.017.13 70.789.09 1,017.13 Trustee (Chainnan) and Treasurer Simon lan Hosking
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Plymstock Chapel I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Plymstock Chapel for the year ended 31st August 2021. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'}. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515}(bl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Professional qualification: 6 f ézi i 6 (b kt < Address: Date: 11 7J71