## **Emmanuel Church Droitwich**
In fellowship with Assemblies of God
## **Charity Number 1182879 Companies House Number CE 017119** Trustees' Annual Report
For the period ended 31 December 2022
## **Principal Address**
Emmanuel Church Droitwich, Blake Avenue, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8PG
## **Trustees who served during the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022**
Malcolm Wood (Chair) David Newman resigned 19/02/2022) Nigel Payne Jan Goryczka (appointed 21/05/2022) Rosemary Conn (appointed 10/05/2022 resigned 16/11/2022) Eric Perkins (appointed 19/02/2022 resigned 16/10/2022)
Minimum Trustees are three; new trustees are appointed by existing trustees.
## **Governing Document**
CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 09 Apr 2019
## **Objects of the Trust**
a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit. (b) To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time think fit
(c) To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit
## **Public Benefit**
The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The main activities undertaken by the charity for the public benefit during the year were the advancement of the Christian religion, relief of poverty and those in need (through support of other Ministries) and the advancement of citizenship and community (through work with children, young people and the aged).
## **Activities**
Emmanuel Church Droitwich hold regular Sunday services throughout the year. Teaching meetings, prayer groups and Open Doors (generally older members of the community) are held midweek together with house fellowship and periodic events like "bring and share" lunches after Sunday services, Christmas lunch and summer events. Other events like Warm Spaces have been added more recently.
Independent community users like WI use the Church Hall and local Council Meetings are held here.
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## **Emmanuel Church Droitwich**
In fellowship with Assemblies of God
## **Charity Number 1182879 Companies House Number CE 017119**
## Trustees' Annual Report (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2022
## **Finances**
The income of £25,406 was slightly less than the previous year os £26,882: neither include a gift aid claim amount of approximately £4,500 per year. A total Gift Aid claim from 1 July 2020 to 31 January 2023 was received on 1 March 2023 (£10,914).
Expenditure of £28,370 (last year £19,401) was up by £8,969. This was due to replacement of entrance doors and windows to the building costing £10,110. Alloy doors replaced uPVC which would not close and lock on hot sunny days. Two broken windows were replaced without insurance due to ambient cause.
Notable items of exenditure are maintenance of £13,060 which includes the doors and windows together with cleaning, maintenance and security. Expense for Young People of £4,273 includes Restricted Funds of £4,035 made from collections raised to support the siblings of Alfie, members of the church who have been badly marked by his tragic death. Missionary Aid of £3,250 included restricted funds of £210.
WDC own the car park which has spaces allocated between the adjacent convenience store and Emmanuel church. WDC maintain this area including the garden borders. Emmanuel Church Droitwich are committed to pay 10% of maintenance costs to be charged on an annual basis.
## **Reserves Policy**
The Trust have agreed a Reserves Policy of £15,000 to be set aside in a suitable interest bearing accounts after receiving the outstanding Gift Aid payment from HMRC.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Malcolm Wood, Chairman
………………….
Date:
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## **Emmanuel Church Droitwich**
In fellowship with Assemblies of God
## **Charity Number 1182879 Companies House Number CE 017119**
## **Receipts and Payments Accounts For the year ending 31 December 2022**
|**Income:**
Gifts & Offerings
Inland Revenue Charities Gift Aid
Charitable Activities
Other Income
Interest
**Total Income**
**Expenditure:**
Church Ministry
Young People
Church Events
Refreshments
Outreach Materials & Events
Wages & Salaries
Missionary Aid
General Expenses & Compliance
Licences & Subscriptions
Insurance
IT Software & Consumable
Maintenance
Furniture
Utilities
Printing & Stationery
Telephone & Internet
Professional Fees
Bank Fees
Independent Examination
**NetSurplus/(Deficit) for year**
**Cash Funds last year end**
**Transfer of Assets from 1050442**
**Cash Funds this year end**|**2022**
**General Restricted**
**Total**
23,199
284
23,483
0
0
1,300
1,300
623
623
0
0
25,122
284
25,406
650
650
238
4,035
4,273
215
213
428
0
0
62
62
0
0
3,040
210
3,250
267
267
585
585
1,266
1,266
1,242
1,242
13,060
13,060
190
190
1,945
1,945
93
93
783
783
63
63
45
45
168
168
23,912
4,458
28,370
1,210
(4,174)
(2,964)
18,049
4,204
22,253
0
0
19,259
30
19,289|**2021**
26,762
0
120
0
0
26,882
322
1,041
350
14
136
0
1,910
330
786
1,177
949
7,835
1,144
2,448
133
644
0
18
164
19,401
7,481
14,772
0
22,253|
|---|---|---|
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## **Emmanuel Church Droitwich**
In fellowship with Assemblies of God
## **Charity Number 1182879 Companies House Number CE 017119**
## **For the period ended 31 December 2022**
|||**Restricted **|**Unrestricted**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**Funds**|**Funds**|
|||**£**|**£**|
|**Cash funds**
Current account||30|19,259|
||Petty Cash|0|0|
|||30|19,259|
|Restricted|Funds comprise Project Issachar £30|||
|**Other monetary assets**
Gift Aid claim 1 July 20 to 31 December 2022|||10,562|
||||10,562|
|**Assets retained for the charity's own use**||||
||The Church property charity is held freehold by the charity|||
|**Liabilities**|Independent Examination||176|
||Droitwich Signs||209|
||Faithful Alarms||181|
||Diamond Windows||580|
||||1,146|
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Date
Malcolm Wood, Chairman
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## **Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts to the Trustees of Emmanuel Church Droitwich**
## **for the period ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages 3 to 4**
## **Respective responsibilites of trustees and examiners**
it is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
## **Basis of independent examiner's statement**
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.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act;
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charites Act have not been met, or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date
Sarah Stansfield ACA Chartered Accountant 2 Fountain Place Worcester WR1 3HW
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