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2022-03-31-accounts

WILMINGTON COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS (RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS BASIS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 1 April 2021 To Period end date 31 March 2022

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 (Moved
back to physical meetings in September
2021 following end of lockdown July
2021 but have maintained “Church on
line”).
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 (some physical
meeting resumed in September 2021).
3. The delivery of community support
programme offering to assist local
residents who have been 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 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’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. 5 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. 4 Hospitality Team members provide
catering for the church meetings and
outreach events – depends on time of
year and events calendar –
approximately 1 to 4 hours each per
week, although during the period no
hospitality events have taken place due
to covid.
9. Note, the volunteers noted above are
those who perform the main formal
functions of the church, however there
are many other church members who

provide pastoral and social support within the church and to the local community. These acts of volunteering are not recorded formally. Other

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 and physical
services ‘post covid’
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

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 1. As of 31 March 2022, 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 offerings, donations
and rental income have all increased.
There have also been the insurance
proceeds for loss of income that have
further helped this year.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 1. Our operating costs are in the region of
£144,000 and our policy is to hold a
minimum of 2.5 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 2022 unrestricted cash reserves
were £47,354. 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 2021/22 (despite covid) 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:

Trustees are required to read and understand Charity Commission rules and documents

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
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
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 WCC has built and continues to have a close
working relationship with Evergreen Care UK
although they both maintain their
independent charitable status.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Wilmington Community Church
Other name the charity uses The Wellbeing 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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7		 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 Resigned 31 October
2022
Graham Windget Trustee (Chairman
from 1 November
2021)		 Resigned 31 October
2022
David Mann Trustee chairman Resigned 31 October
2021, re-appointed 25
October 2022
Karen Morrissey Trustee Appointed 15 December
2021
Anna Merry Trustee Appointed 15 December
2021
Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved 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)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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
David Mann Gordon Raggett

Chairman		 Trustee
7 December 2022
7 December 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 2022.

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: 20 January 2023

Charity Name No (if any) Wilmington Community Church 1183656 Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2021 31/03/2022

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
110,946
-
9,593
-
13,024
-
-
-
133,563
-
-
-
133,563
74,310
15,048
6,345
17,925
8,778
4,341
756
-
-
127,503
925
-
925
128,428
5,135
- 3,353
45,572
47,354		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
6,458
10,113
86
-
192
-
-
-
16,849
-
-
-
16,849
3,246
632
945
7,829
2,801
1,980
-
-
-
17,433
-
-
-
17,433
- 584
3,353
15,214
17,983		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
117,404
10,113
9,679
-
13,216
-
-
-
150,412
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
117,404
10,113
9,679
-
13,216
-
-
-
150,412
-
-
-		 Last year
to the nearest £
Offerings including gift aid tax refunds
received		 110,946 112,318
Donations - 7,007
Rent 9,593 6,889
Bank interest - -
Other income 13,024 912
Transfers from Harbour Ministries - 7,608
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 133,563 134,734
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
150,412 134,734
77,556
15,680
7,290
25,754
11,579
6,321
756
-
-
144,936
925
-
925
145,861
4,551
Salaries NI andpension costs 74,310 84,007
Donations made 15,048 15,602
Operational costs 6,345 1,932
Premises costs 17,925 16,269
Administration expenses 8,778 8,443
Other expenditure 4,341 5,599
New equipment costingless than £300 756 654
- -
- -
**Sub total ** 127,503 132,506
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
New equipment 925 11,785
-
**Sub total ** 925 11,785
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
144,291
5,135 - 584 - 4,551 - 9,557
- 3,353 3,353 - - -
45,572 15,214 - 60,786 70,343
47,354 17,983 - 65,337 60,786

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

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Accruals
Accruals
Details
Details
Freehold land and buildings - held in trust
for charityuse
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Church Bank account
Petty Cash
Well Counselling bank account
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Gift aid debtor
Other debtors and prepayments
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
46,198
1,156
-
47,354
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
4,406
3,897
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Fund to which
liability relates
Unrestricted
Restricted		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £
7,970
13
10,000
17,983
OK
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
475
117
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Amount due
(optional)
4,618
580
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
9,407
91
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Accruals Unrestricted 4,618
Accruals Restricted 580
-

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 £36.405 and pension contributions of £1,795. No trustee expenses were paid in that capacity. Donations of £11,940 were received from trustees and related parties.

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

Signature Print Name
David Mann		 Date of approval
David Mann 7 December 2022