REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 FOR STREATHAM CENTRAL CHURCH
STREATHAM CENTRAL CHURCH. Registered Charity Number: 1181886
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Report of the Trustees
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Objectives & Activities
Aims
The objectives of the charity are the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith, primarily but not exclusively within Streatham and the surrounding neighbourhoods; and 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.
Significant Activities
Streatham Central Church was established to provide a church for the local community in Streatham and is is continuing as such. It has seen steady growth and progress in teaching, community work and gospel outreach.
Public Benefit
When planning our activities for the year, the trustees have considered the guidance of the Charity Commission in relation to providing public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
Structure, Governance & Management
The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, governed by the constitution adopted by its members on 6th February 2019 and approved by the Charity Commission on the same date.
The charity is governed by its trustees who are appointed for a term of three years and, apart from the initial trustees, are elected by a vote of the existing trustees.
A copy of our constitution is available on request.
Our principal address
45 Pendennis Road, Streatham, London. SW16 2SR
Our Trustees
P E Duckworth - Chair Rev A C Lyell M L Simpson M D Watt
STREATHAM CENTRAL CHURCH. Registered Charity Number: 1181886
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Streatham Central Church
I report on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 which are set out on pages 4 to 11.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Church’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention, other than that disclosed below, in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
· the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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: JVL Carr
Lesley J V Carr, FCCA 32 Wychwood Avenue Thornton Heath, CR7 8AQ 27 June 2025
Streatham Central Church Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 August 2024
| Note INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Voluntary income 2(a) Income from church activities 2(b) TOTAL INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS EXPENDITURE Church activities 3(a) Other expenditure 3(b) TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) Unrealised gain on Investments SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1 Sept 2023 PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENTS BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 Aug 2024 |
UnrestricteRestricted TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds FUNDS FUNDS 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 137,049 13,885 150,934 168,826 759 1,083 1,842 0 137,808 14,968 152,776 168,826 116,505 12,951 129,456 115,084 15,208 1,228 16,436 11,607 131,714 14,178 145,892 126,691 6,094 789 6,884 42,135 0 0 0 0 6,094 789 6,884 42,135 280,877 8,516 289,393 91,256 -395 -1021 -1,416 156002 286,577 8,284 294,861 289,393 |
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Streatham Central Church
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024
| Note FIXED ASSETS Land and buildings 4 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 Cash at Bank Pleo card account LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Creditors and accruals 9 Net current assets 9 NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) FUNDS Unrestricted 10 Restricted 10 Revaluation Reserve Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Name Date: Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Alexander Lyell (Jun 26, 2025 17:58 GMT+1) |
2024 £ £ 479,620 22,007 55,307 75 77,388 9,666 67,721 151,665 395,677 286,577 8,284 100,816 395,677 Name MATTHEW SIMPSON |
2023 £ £ 479,620 23,900 66,428 0 90,328 6,408 83,920 173,331 390,209 280,877 8,516 100,816 390,209 |
2023 £ £ 479,620 23,900 66,428 0 90,328 6,408 83,920 173,331 390,209 280,877 8,516 100,816 390,209 |
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Streatham Central Church Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
1. Accounting policies
a Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
b
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
c
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
d
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
e Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
f
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
g
Fixed Assets
Land and buildings relates to a shared equity property (Pendennis Road) purchased in conjunction with Co-Mission Churches Trust. The addition in the year ended 31 August 2022 represents an additional contribution from the Streatham Central Church. However, the asset was not shown in previous years' accounts and this error was corrected in the year ended 31 August 2023.
Streatham Central Church
Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
2. INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
| 2. INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||||
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| **Unrestricted ** | Restricted | TOTAL | TOTAL | |
| Funds | Funds | FUNDS | FUNDS | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 2(a) Voluntary income | ||||
| Planned giving | 115,742 | 0 | 115,742 | 129,274 |
| Donations and legacies | 0 | 13,740 | 13,740 | 5,505 |
| Gift aid receivable | 21,307 | 0 | 21,307 | 23,379 |
| Special appeals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10,668 |
| Other income | 0 | 145 | 145 | 0 |
| 137,049 | 13,885 | 150,934 | 168,826 | |
| 2(b) Income from church activities | ||||
| Interest received | 759 | 0 | 759 | 0 |
| Other income | 0 | 1,083 | 1,083 | 0 |
| 759 | 1,083 | 1,842 | 0 | |
| TOTAL INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | 137,808 | 14,968 | 152,776 | 168,826 |
Streatham Central Church Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
3. EXPENDITURE
| 3. EXPENDITURE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL | TOTAL | |
| Funds | Funds | FUNDS | FUNDS | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 3(a) Church activities | ||||
| Missionary and charitable giving: | ||||
| Overseas: | ||||
| Compassion UK | 0 | 0 | 6,777 | |
| Home: | ||||
| Beacon Church | 1716 | 1,716 | 1,668 | |
| FIEC | 504 | 504 | 480 | |
| Grace Church | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| London City Mission | 1560 | 1,560 | 1,668 | |
| Love Streatham | 275 | 275 | 300 | |
| Options Wimbledon | 550 | 550 | 600 | |
| Relief in Need | 0 | 232 | 232 | 824 |
| Wages and pension costs | 4605 65461 |
232 12719 |
4837 78,180 |
12341 73,158 |
| Venue hire | 16505 | 0 | 16,505 | 13,163 |
| Church running | 3506 | 0 | 3,506 | 2,629 |
| Ministry Expenses | 548 | 0 | 548 | 0 |
| Service expenses | 268 | 0 | 268 | 282 |
| Education and training costs | 1184 | 0 | 1,184 | 1,327 |
| Youth activities | 1550 | 0 | 1,550 | 1,645 |
| Printing, stationery and publicity | 2503 | 0 | 2,503 | 1,098 |
| Co-Mission Initiative Trust membership | 12668 | 0 | 12,668 | 0 |
| Independent examiner's fee | 1650 | 0 | 1,650 | 2,101 |
| Other professional fees | 6056 | 0 | 6,056 | 7,339 |
| 116,505 | 12,951 | 129,456 | 115,084 | |
| 3(b) Other expenditure | ||||
| Staff housing costs | 5,955 | 0 | 5,955 | 5,178 |
| Bank Charges | 102 | 0 | 102 | 102 |
| Social events | 3,101 | 1,083 | 4,184 | 3,580 |
| Weekend and away days | 5,459 | 0 | 5,459 | 2,266 |
| Moveable furniture and equipment | 592 | 145 | 737 | 481 |
| 15,208 | 1,228 | 16,436 | 11,607 | |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 131,714 | 14,178 | 145,892 | 126,691 |
Streatham Central Church Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
4 Land and Buildings
| Cost or valuation at 1 September 2023 Prior year adjustments for understatement of valuation Additions Revaluations |
2024 2023 £ £ 479,620 27,804 0 451,816 0 0 479,620 479,620 0 0 479,620 479,620 |
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5 Trustees remuneration and benfits
The Rev A C Lyell (the Pastor, who is also a trustee of the charity) received a salary of £14,976 (2023 - £14,400) together with pension contributions of £3,744 (2023 - £3,600) in the period and accomodation was provided for him at a cost of £5,955 (2023 - £5,178).
P Duckworth received remuneration in relation to services provided other than as a trustee amounting to £17,855
(2023 £14,000) and pension contributions of £1,786 (2023 £1,400)
Such payments are permitted under the constitution of the charity and no remuneration was paid to them in relation to their role as trustees. No other trustees received remuneration or benefits in kind from the charity.
6 Prior year adjustments
The purchase of the property at Pendennis Road and the related loans were not reflected in previous years' accounts. Adjustments were brought inlast year to reflect the value based on a revaluation done in 2021 and an extra contribution made in 2022.
There were also adjustments made in this accounting year to the gift aid calculated as receivable in the year ended 31 August 2023.
7 Analysis of Net assets by fund
| Land and buildings Debtors Bank Current a/c Pleo card a/c Creditors due within 1 year Creditors due after more than 1 year Revaluation Reserve |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 479,620 0 22,007 0 47,023 8,284 75 0 (9,666) 0 (151,665) 0 (100,816) 0 286,577 8,284 |
Total Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 £ £ 479,620 479,620 22,007 23,900 55,307 66,428 75 0 (9,666) (6,408) (151,665) (173,331) (100,816) (100,816) 294,861 289,393 |
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8 Debtors & Prepayments
| Income Tax recoverable Prepayments Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors Accruals Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Unsecured Loans |
2024 2023 £ £ 21307 23379 700 521 22,007 23,900 2024 2023 £ £ 9666 6,348 0 60 9,666 6,408 2024 2023 151,665 173,331 |
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- 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Streatham Central Church Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
10 Statement of funds
| Unrestricted Funds General Account Restricted Funds Salary for community outreach worker Baptistry Pool Easter Event Weekend/Away Day Relief in Need Total funds |
Bal b/fwd Prior Year Revaluation Bal c/fwd 01-Sep-23 Adjustments Additions Income Expenditure Gains/ 31-Aug-24 Losses £ £ £ £ £ £ 280877 -395 137808 -131714 286577 280877 -395 0 137808 -131714 0 286577 0 -1021 0 13,740 -12,719 0 0 0 0 145 -145 0 0 0 0 443 -443 0 0 0 0 640 -640 0 8516 0 0 0 -232 8284 8516 -1021 0 14968 -14178 0 8284 289393 -1416 0 152776 -145892 0 294861 |
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SCC Accounts year ended 31 August 2024
Final Audit Report
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