## **Trustees’ Annual Report 2020**
_Charity name_ Walton Evangelical Church _Registered number_ 1183820
_Address,_ Walton Evangelical Church, Moorland View Road, Walton, Chesterfield, S40 3DD
|_Church Trustees_|_Office_|
|---|---|
|Andrew Bruins|Pastor|
|Thiago Holanda|Assistant Pastor with responsibility for youth work|
|Richard Shipley|Elder|
|Ian Roberts|Elder|
|Stephen Housley|Deacon|
|Daniel Nichols|Deacon|
|David Craig|Deacon|
## _Governance and Constitution._
The Church is is a charitable incorporated organisation. The constitution was adopted by members on 10[th] April 2019 and registered on 10[th] June 2019.
Trustees are appointed by the election of Members and on appointment are given copies of the Church Constitution, Handbook and Safeguarding Policy.
There are eighty three church members.
The Elders are responsible for the pastoral and spiritual oversight of the church and the deacons are responsible for the practical aspects of running the church. The latter includes finance, health and safety, mission, youth work safeguarding and maintenance of the Church properties.
The Church is a member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches.
## _Objectives and activities at Walton Evangelical Church._
To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily, but not exclusively, ,within the Chesterfield area and surrounding neighbourhood, and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the church in general meet the further work of the church.
## _Main Activities._
The church seeks to practise and propagate the Christian Faith by holding regular services, Sunday school, mid-week teaching, evangelistic events, prayer meetings and other activities which are open to all members of the local community and beyond.
Due to the national restrictions imposed because of the Coronavirus pandemic the physical activities of the Church had, of necessity, been curtailed. In response a significant investment was made in both hardware and manpower so that the core activities of the Church could continue virtually, on -line. The church is now, and in future able to broadcast and stream events to a significantly wider audience.
In the times during the year when lockdown restrictions were relaxed people were again admitted to the church building for services and activities whilst strictly adhering to safety guidelines.
Whenever possible and appropriate the following activities took place either virtually or in reality.
Sunday services for over 70’s 9.00am, Under 70’s 11.00am and Under 70’s 6.00pm.
Pebbles A toddler group held weekly in term time
The Way, A service for individuals with learning difficulties. A DVD was produced each month and distribuend to participating families and care homes.
Children and Youth work. The 11.00am and 6.00 pm services were adapted to meet the needs of those children and young people present. The technology enabled there to be a Sunday evening youth group, a club for years 7-9 once a week, and a fortnightly book club. There were also opportunities for “one to one” discipleship, as well as opportunities to engage young people in supporting and so serving those shielding and those with learning difficulties.
Pastoral and clerical work. Within government guidelines, these activities continued and also enabled a studio to be set up in order that services could be broadcast.
## _Mission and Evangelism._
The Church supports a number of individuals and different missions through the annual church tithe.
## _Financial Review._
Total receipts including gift aid in 2020 amounted to £169,923. Expenditure was £107,846 and of this £10,869 was given to support missionaries and charities.
On December 31[st] 2020 the Church account stood at £166,785 with £157 cash in hand.
## _Future Plans._
There will be a return to the full range of church activities listed in the 2019 Report as and when restrictions are eased. The church plans to increase and strengthen its links with schools and focus more sharply on reaching out to the local community in order to advance the Christian faith.
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity Trustees.
Signature Ian Roberts Full name Ian Forrest Roberts Position Trustee Date 30[th] March 2021
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Charity Name No (if any)
Walton Evangelical Church 1131848
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/01/2020 31/12/2020
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Gift Aid 10,471 - - 10,471 14,362
Offerings 152,545 - - 152,545 79,234
Other income 1,131 - 1,131 1,207
Nominated Gifts 2,766 - - 2,766 3,270
Rent 1,080 - - 1,080 1,538
Agency 1,250 1,250 -
Interest 680 - - 680 1,065
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 169,923 ] - - 169,923 100,677
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 169,923 - - 169,923 100,677
A3 Payments
Salaries (including tax) 62,052 - - 62,052 53,063
Ministers' expenses & book allowances 92 - - 92 19
Utilities & telephones 3,939 - - 3,939 4,934
Mortgage - - - - -
Stationery & computers 401 - - 401 1,411
Books 1,150 - - 1,150 989
YP & Children's Work Expenses 313 - - 313 1,819
Other Church Clubs & Events Expense 1,697 - - 1,697 2,176
Other Expenses 1,900 1,900 7,917
Repairs 8,311 8,311 3,110
Audio Visual 7,565 7,565 -
Visiting speakers 651 651 2,564
Tithe 9,100 9,100 8,000
Mission (funded from Nominated gifts) 1,769 1,769 2,957
FIEC Membership & Donation 2,325 - - 2,325 144
Insurance 1,770 1,770 1,722
Hardship Fund - - 13
Agency 4,813 4,813 1,800
Sub total [ 107,846 ] - - 107,846 92,637
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - [ - ]
Total payments 107,846 - - 107,846 92,637
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds 62,077 - - 62,077 8,039
A6 Cash funds last year end 104,865 - 104,865 96,826
Cash funds this year end - - - -
166,942 - - 166,942 104,865
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
06/07/2021
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
B1 Cash funds Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds
Details funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Current Account 88,953 - -
Savings Account 77,832 - -
Cash
157 - -
Total cash funds 166,942 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds
funds funds
B2 Other monetary assets Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Gift Aid claims due - -
Other debts due - -
- -
- -
- -
- - -
B3 Investment assets Fund to which
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional)
Halifax shares Unrestricted - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
B4 Assets retained for the Fund to which
Cost (optional) Current value (optional)
charity’s own use Details asset belongs
Buildings - Church Unrestricted - 896,807
Buildings - Manse Unrestricted - 164,754
Church fixtures and fittings Unrestricted - 99,248
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
B5 Liabilities Fund to which Amount due When due (optional)
Details liability relates (optional)
-
-
Signature Print Name Date of approval
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees Richard Shipley Richard Shipley 31/03/2021
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
06/07/2021
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## **Independent examiner’s report on the accounts**
## **Report to the Trustees / members of Walton Evangelical Church**
On accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2020
## **Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner:**
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- Examine the accounts (under section 43 of the Act)
- To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act), and
- To state whether particular matters have come to my attention
## **Basis of independent examiners report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. The examination included a review of the accounting record kept by the charity in respect of the year ended 31 December 2020 and a comparison of the Receipts and Payments Accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as 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 examiners statement**
In the course of 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 41 of the Act; and
- To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 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.
## **Disclosures:**
No disclosures required
**Signed: Relevant Qualifications** : N/A
____________________ Ian Carter
**Address:** 44 Nethermoor Road, Wingerworth, Chesterfield **Date:** 30 Jan 2021