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2021-03-31-accounts

WILMINGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS (RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS BASIS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 1 April 2020 To Period end date 31 March 2021

Charity name: Wilmington Community Church CIO

Charity registration number: 1183656

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The advancement of the Christian faith in
Wilmington and other such parts of the UK
and the world
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 1. The delivery of Sunday worship in
the church and via video link called
“Church on Line” when physical
meetings are prohibited due to
Covid 19 to promote spiritual health
and fellowship
2. The provision of weekly fellowship
meetings via “Church on Line” when
physical meetings in the church or
homes isn’t possible to promote
spiritual health and fellowship
3. The delivery of community support
programme offering to assist local
residents who are incapacitated or
“locked down” with gardening,
shopping, medicine collections and
a friendly ear via requested
telephone calls to combat the sense
of isolation and loneliness,
especially but not exclusively
amongst the elderly
4. The ongoing provision of the
Wellbeing Counselling Centre
(formerly the Well Counselling
Centre) providing qualified
counsellors supporting clients with a
range of issues including
Bereavement and loss; Anxiety;
Relationships; Guilt and shame;
Post-trauma stress; Physical,
emotional and sexual abuse;
Obsessive-compulsive behaviour;
Self-harm; Low self-esteem; Work;
Redundancy; Career.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit.		 Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 1. Wilmington Community Church
CIO’s (“WCC”) policy is to
financially support other relevant
charities both in the UK and
oversees. The source of the
finance is from church members
and the object is to further the
Christian faith
2. It is also our policy to, where
possible, financially support those
in our community who are in short
term urgent financial need, typically
with one-off payments not
exceeding £200
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 WCC CIO’s policy is to place reserves in
safe UK bank accounts
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Volunteers play an important part in the
delivery of our objectives.
1. 4 Elders provide the spiritual
leadership of the church with
oversight in all areas – 5 hours per
week each. 2 further Elders are
employees.
2. 3 Trustees provide business
leadership of the church with
oversight in all areas – 2 to 5 hours
per week each depending on role. 1
further trustee is the senior pastor
and an employee.
3. 1 Treasurer manages the income
and expenditure, bank accounts
and with the trustees the budget – 2
to 3 hours per week.
4. 1 Accountant provides accounts for
examination and arranges the
examination processes by the
independent examiner – 0 to 20
hours per week at submission time.
5. 3 Deacons supported by an
employed maintenance manager
manage and maintain the church’s-
built assets – 1 to 10 hours per
week depending on role.
6. 6 Wellbeing Counselling Centre
support group members provide
administrative and fund-raising
support to the Well – 1 to 2 hours
per week.
7. 13 Fellowship group leaders lead
and manage mid-week fellowship
groups to strengthen faith, teaching
and fellowship - 2 to 3 hours each
per week.
8. 2 Hospitality Team members
provide catering for the church

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 1. The advancement of the Christian
faith by evangelism and social
works in the community and beyond
through video Sunday service
broadcasts.
2. The advancement of the Christian
faith and delivery of social support
in the UK and oversees via our
mission partners that we financially
support.
3. The ongoing spiritual and practical
support of our members and wider
community.
4. The ongoing provision of
counselling services to the wider
community through the Wellbeing
Counselling Centre.
5. The provision of a Community
Support Fund used to financially
assist people in urgent short-term
financial need.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 1. As of 30/3/21, WCC’s financial
position was strong with a positive
bank position
2. Our income generally exceeds
expenditure over a 12 month period
3. It should be noted that trustees
approved the purchase of audio/
visual broadcasting equipment to
enable reliable web-based services
to be delivered. The expenditure of
£11,000 was funded from reserves
in accordance with our policy.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 1. Our operating costs are in the
region of £133,000 and our policy is
to hold a minimum of 3 months
operating cost in reserve to ensure
sustainability. A review was
undertaken of the source of
member’s income and was found to
be predominantly from government
employment and pensions
2. The surplus beyond our reserves
will be invested in programmes to
further the Christian faith
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 At 31 March 2021 unrestricted cash reserves
were £45,572. It is considered that there are
sufficient unrestricted fund reserves to
transfer to the Wellbeing Counselling
restricted fund if necessary.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 It is considered by trustees that the charity
is robust and economies made to operating
costs for year 21/22 will ensure the
continuance of the charity.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Regular giving by church members
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 1. Our policy to invest our reserve
safely and at the lowest possible
risk.
2. Our social investment is principally
measured in staff and volunteer
time in furthering our community
support projects.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 1. Risks continually assessed at
trustee meetings and generally
formally once per year.
2. Principle risks are defined as;
a. Conflict of opinion between
Elders and Trustees
b. Loss of use of buildings
through say fire or other
hazard
c. Loss or moral failure of key
staff
d. Loss of church members
financial giving
3. Retained risk after control measures
are applied is low in all cases for all
risks.
Other N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation
How is the charity
constituted?		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 1. Trustees are recruited from within the
church using the following criteria;
a. Leadership experience
b. Business and or operational
experience
c. Compliance with the Charity
Commission eligibility rules
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Trustees are required to read and
understand Charity Commission rules and
documents
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 1. The spiritual and pastoral aspects
are led by the elders who remit the
leaders of fellowship groups and
have spiritual input and leadership
of all aspects of church life
2. The operational, safety, HR,
financial, asset management
aspects and the Well (Wellbeing)
Counselling Centre are led by the
trustees, as are the Deacons,
maintenance manager and
treasurer.
3. There is a written agreement
between elders and trustees
defining the responsibilities of each
group
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 None
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Wilmington Community Church
Other name the charity uses The Well Counselling Centre
Registered charity number 118656
Charity’s principal address Broad Lane Wilmington Kent DA2 7AQ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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10		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Gordon Raggett Trustee The trustees
Julian Field Trustee
Graham Windget Trustee
David Mann Trustee chairman Resigned 31 October
2021

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
The holder of the property
title is the Church Growth
Trust

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets
held in this capacity		 N/A
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 N/A
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets		 N/A

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of
adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Senior Pastor – Gordon Raggett, Assistant Pastor - Tara Rogers

Senior Pastor – Gordon Raggett, Assistant Pastor - Tara Rogers

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
Julian Field

Trustee
28 January 2022
28 January 2022

WILMINGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WILMINGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Wilmington Community Church (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.

Nigel Hewson FCA DChA Hewsons 80 Woodhurst Avenue Orpingto006E Kent BR5 1AT Dated: 1 February 2022

Charity Name No (if any)
Wilmington Community Church 1183656
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
Period start date
For the period
from
01/04/2020		 Period end date
To
31/03/2021
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
104,362
-
5,789
446
7,485
-
-
118,082
-
-
-
118,082
78,911
13,792
1,932
15,718
7,642
3,619
654
-
-
122,268
11,785
-
11,785
134,053
- 15,971
1,702
59,841
45,572		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
7,956
7,007
1,100
-
466
123
-
-
16,652
-
-
-
16,652
5,096
1,810
-
551
801
1,980
-
-
-
10,238
-
-
-
10,238
6,414
- 1,702
10,502
15,214		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
112,318
7,007
6,889
-
912
7,608
-
-
134,734
-
-
-		 Last year
5 months
to the nearest £
Offerings including gift aid tax refunds
received		 104,362 53,133
Donations - 3,551
Rent 5,789 4,849
Bank interest 29
Other income 446 1,230
Transfers from Harbour Ministries 7,485 67,181
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 118,082 129,973
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
134,734 129,973
84,007
15,602
1,932
16,269
8,443
5,599
654
-
-
132,506
11,785
-
11,785
144,291
- 9,557
Salaries NI andpension costs 78,911 36,113
Donations made 13,792 7,522
Operational costs 1,932 2,692
Premises costs 15,718 8,958
Administration expenses 7,642 2,265
Other expenditure 3,619 2,080
New equipment costingless than £300 654 -
- -
- -
**Sub total ** 122,268 59,630
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
New equipment 11,785
-
**Sub total ** 11,785 -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
59,630
- 15,971 6,414 - - 9,557 70,343
1,702 - 1,702 - - -
59,841 10,502 - 70,343 -
45,572 15,214 - 60,786 70,343

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds		 Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Gift aid debtor
Other debtors and prepayments
Church Bank account
Petty Cash
Well Counselling bank account
Details
Details
Freehold land and buildings - held in trust
for charityuse
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Details
Accruals
Accruals		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
44,763
809
-
45,572
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
4,385
2,198
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Fund to which
liability relates
Unrestricted
Restricted		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
10,760
68
4,386
15,214
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
278
87
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Amount due
(optional)
6,510
330
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
11,481
479
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Accruals Unrestricted 6,510
Accruals Restricted 330
-
-

Notes to the accounts

Related parties - as permitted by the governing document, during the year trustee Gordon Raggett was employed as church pastor and received a salary of £35,874 and pension contributions of £1,769. No trustee expenses were paid in that capacity. Donations of £10,860 were received from trustees and related parties.

The transfers from restricted funds includes £3,502 building fund expenditure in 2020 that was wrongly included in unrestricted funds and £1,800

Signed by one or two trustees on

behalf of all the trustees

Signature Print Name
Julian Field		 Date of
approval
Julian Field 31 January2022