BETHEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH, HAVANT
REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR END 30 APRIL 2021
441 Dunsbury Way Leigh Park, PO9 5BD Tel. 023920176400 www.bethelleighpark.org.uk email: admin@bethelleighpark.org.uk
LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity name: Bethel Evangelical Church, Havant Charity number: 1180734
Trustees:
Reverend Glen Paul Galbraith
Brad Galbraith
David Christopher Austin
Jan Morant
Matthew James Morant
Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2021
Objectives and Activities of the Charity
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Havant and the surrounding neighbourhood. Based at 441 Dunsbury Way, Havant. Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity Trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life; provided that the advancement of such purposes must be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the doctrinal distinctives and ethical statements as may be adopted and amended by the CIO from time to time.
Government
Any substantial policy and operating decisions of the charity are brought to the members of the church by the Trustees in order for a vote to take place. Otherwise the smaller day to day decisions rest with the Trustees.
The Board of Trustees are made up of the Elders, Deacons and church administrator. These positions are filled from within the membership and chosen by the voting members of the church.
Review of Activities
As well as our Sunday Service the church runs a number of other ministries. These include; Mums and Tots, Prayer meeting, Women’s groups, children’s clubs and a guitar workshop amongst other
activities. These run throughout the week in order to reach the surrounding neighborhood and to minister to our regular members.
Financial Summary
The current cash balance across all funds is £28564.80. Total income for the year was £97896.44. Of this total income £73059 was given for the new building project. Included in this income is a one-off donation from the winding up of another charity, for the sum of £55000 from Titchfield Evangelical Church.
The pastor’s fund is running in a negative balance as it receives no income. It is listed separately to show the expenses associated with pastor’s salary and housing. It is the plan to change this category to be a line item under general fund in the near future.
Approval
This report was approved by the Trustees at the Annual General Meeting held on 12 May, 2021 and signed on their behalf by:
Jan Morant
Bethel Evangelical Church CIO Income and Expense Summary l April 2020 to l April 2021 General Fund Administrator Fund Previous Baance 11.140.50 21,327.70 22.211.53 1,012.41 Prewous BaCe 97.50 Income Income 990.00 Expen5è5 Building Visiting speakers Utiliti Expenses Current Balance 1.525.00 535.00 5.273.39 1,161.91 1.391.61 Officesupplies other Insurance Evangelism and Cmjtreach Salarie5 Childfen Tota Expense CUrrent8ce Projects Fund Prewous B1ce Income Expenses Current Balance 83.17 150.00 iii.io 1.138.21 10,471.22 1,835.28 22.284.03 10.256.67 38.90 Missions Fund Previou5 Baance 1.910.72 Income 2.369.74 1.755.04 2,525.42 Total Across All Funds E¥penses Current Ba1ce Previou5 Balance Total IoMe Total Expense5 Current Bala0 6,261.09 97,896.44 75,592.72 28,564.81 Building Fund Previous Balance 5.818.32 Income Expenses Current Balance 73.059.00 35.557.34 43.319.98 CAF Bank Account Balances l Apr Cash Account Gold Account £23.060.09 f S.504.71 £28,564.80 Total In accounts Pastor's Fund Pravlous Balance Notes: Pastor fund includes pastor salary up to I sept plus one-off "back pay" of £IOOOO. Fund to be reimbursed with sale of the manse 12,622.78 Income Expenses Current Ba1ce 14,360.21 26,982.99
Independent Examlnerfs Ststement TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF BHEl EVANGEUCAL CHURCH, LEIGH PARK: My examination included a review of the records kept by the church and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. In connection with my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attention l. Which gives me reasonable cause to belleve that in any material respect the requirements to keeping accountlng records, and to prepare accounts which accord with these records, and comply wlth the requirements of the Constitution have not been met, Of 2. To which in my oplnion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached SIGNATURE NAME JuAkiiTN AalSili S o.J ADDRESS l a klAvA+J I Po9 SAL