Annual Report for the Financial Year ending 31 August 2022
LEASIDE CHURCH WARE - 1181223
Leaside Walk, East Street, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9BT
Trustees at 31 August 2022
Ernest Bossé, Stephen Brazier, Wendy Cooper, Julia Gristwood, Tony Gubb, Edwin O’Connor, Pauline Pickering, Elizabeth Stockdale, Graham Watson.
Structure
The charity structure reflects the two Christian denominations comprising Leaside Church (the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church). Trustees are the members of the Church Council which meets bi-monthly. Each is elected by Church Meeting to serve for three years, after which they may stand down or be eligible for re-election. Church Meeting of all members is held three times a year, one of which is the AGM when Trustees are appointed.
Activities, achievements and performance
Leaside has a reputation as a welcoming and caring church. Throughout the year, it continued to advance the Christian faith, living out discipleship in worship, teaching and mission. It endeavoured to ensure its charitable purpose was carried out in new, inclusive and relevant ways.
Enabling the celebration of public worship, open to all
The church was open for public worship throughout the year with the option to join by Zoom remaining. Services continued to be well supported.
Following the closure of a church in the town, we were pleased to welcome several members to share in worship with us.
Giving pastoral support to the congregation, those on the fringes of the church family and others in the wider community as needs are made known
In September 2021, we welcomed our new Minister. His Induction Service was well attended by the congregation, representatives of the Ecumenical Area and the town. Throughout the year, the minister and group of pastoral carers ensured regular contact, especially with those in the congregation in particular need and more widely.
Providing facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community, particularly through the weekly community drop-in, including bereavement support
Although Covid restrictions were being lifted, the basic safety measures were kept in place for all users of the premises. The Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Policy were updated.
An increasing variety and number of groups continued to use the premises during the week, including the Kindergarten.
Particularly appreciated was the weekly community drop-in, with ‘the listening place’ and bric-a-brac. Regular visitors included a group of special needs young adults with their carers. It remained a major part of the church’s outreach to the community as life returned to some normality.
Involvement of members in a number of different outreach activities in the town including Street Pastors and Ware Food Bank.
Supported by the church, members of the congregation continued to be very actively involved during the year, particularly with the increasing need for the Food Bank.
Holding community fundraising events
In December 2021 we were able to hold the Ware Christmas Tree Festival again, with a variety of groups bringing a tree to display. In July 2022 we held our popular Strawberry Tea. Charitable donations were received on both occasions.
Enabling support to other charities in the UK and overseas.
Collections for charity were taken during the monthly Holy Communion services and on other occasions as appropriate.
Future plans
Following the survey on future worship which supported the upgrading of the existing audio-visual facilities, the church will continue to grow its online presence as a tool for mission, including hybrid worship.
The church will share in discussion of how available funds in the Ecumenical Area might be used for mission.
Leaside Church (Methodist & United Reformed)
End of Year Financial Statements
Year ending 31[st] August 2022
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds total funds |
|
|---|---|
| Income and endowments from: Donations Investments Other income Offerings Manse Lettings Development Scheme Spec Collections Fund Raising Communion Fund Total income Expenditure on: Other expenditure Ministry Manse Mission Church Halls Development Scheme Building Maintenance Worship Communion Fund Utilities Total expenditure Gains / losses on investment assets Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General fund Designated Building Contingency Development Restricted Communion Fund Development Fund IA TRUST Manse Fund Special Collections Endowment Isabel Adams transfer |
586 — — 586 11,427 789 — 240,000 240,789 23,899 961 11,418 — 12,380 3,671 29,980 — — 29,980 26,869 293 32,278 — 32,572 301 32,436 — — 32,436 23,597 — — — — 141,279 — 838 — 838 735 3,384 — — 3,384 — — 467 — 467 — |
| 68,432 45,002 240,000 353,434 231,781 3,243 — — 3,243 5,817 18,000 — — 18,000 18,000 293 23,326 — 23,620 330 55 838 — 893 55 — — — — — — — — — — — 6,349 — 6,349 5,707 24,540 — — 24,540 22,588 2,088 — — 2,088 — — 426 — 426 — 14,598 — — 14,598 5,803 |
|
| 62,819 30,940 — 93,759 58,302 — — — — — |
|
| 5,613 14,061 240,000 259,675 173,478 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — |
|
| 5,613 14,061 240,000 259,675 173,478 |
|
| 165,498 (229,877) — (64,379) (237,857) |
|
| 171,111 (215,815) 240,000 195,296 (64,379) 65,811 — — 65,811 60,197 5,000 — — 5,000 5,000 100,300 — — 100,300 100,300 — 41 — 41 — — (236,376) — (236,376) (230,026) — 11,418 — 11,418 — — 8,952 — 8,952 — — 149 — 149 149 — — 240,000 240,000 — |
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Balance sheet
| Class and code **Description ** |
This year **Last year ** |
|---|---|
| Current assets 5000 HSBC Current Account 5050 Barclays Current Account 5100 CFB Deposit Account 5150 Petty Cash 5200 Isabel Adams Funds Total Current assets Liabilities 8000 Eastern Synod loan 8100 HAEBEA Loan 8200 Congregation Loans - 1 year 8300 Congregation Loans - 2 years 8400 Congregation Loans - 3 years 8500 Congregation Loans - 5 years 8600 Congregation Loans - 10 years Total Liabilities Net Asset surplus(deficit) Reserves Excess / (deficit) to date Z01 Starting balances Total Reserves Represented by funds Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total |
24,478 54,857 2,184 57,692 168,633 63,070 — — — — |
| 195,296 175,621 — 240,000 — — — — — — — — — — — — |
|
| — 240,000 |
|
| 195,296 (64,379) |
|
| 259,675 173,478 (64,379) (237,857) |
|
| 195,296 (64,379) 65,811 60,197 105,300 105,300 (215,815) (229,877) 240,000 — |
|
| 195,296 (64,379) |
Statement of assets and liabilities
| General Designated Restricted Endowment This year **Last year ** |
General Designated Restricted Endowment This year **Last year ** |
General Designated Restricted Endowment This year **Last year ** |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand HSBC Current Account - Barclays Current Account - CFB Deposit Account - Totals Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year Eastern Synod loan - Totals Grand total |
24,203 — 2,269 — 39,338 105,300 |
275 (85) 23,994 |
— 24,478 54,857 — 2,184 57,692 — 168,633 63,070 |
| 65,811 105,300 — — |
24,184 240,000 |
— 195,296 175,621 (240,000) — 240,000 |
|
| — — |
240,000 | (240,000) — 240,000 |
|
| 65,811 105,300 |
(215,815) | 240,000 195,296 (64,379) |
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