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2023-08-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 AUGUST 2023

REDEEMER WINCHESTER

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1183897

REDEEMER WINCHESTER

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CONTENTS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 1
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS 2
TRUSTEES’ REPORT 3 - 6
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 7
BALANCE SHEET 8
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 9 - 14

REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1183897 DATE OF REGISTRATION 14 June 2019 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01 September 2022 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 August 2023 TRUSTEES AS AT 31st AUGUST 2023 J. A. Clifton ( Pastor, Elder) G. Davies (Elder) C. Evans (Assistant Pastor, Elder) N. K. Mountney (Elder) (Appointed 7 December 2022) C. B. Sanford (Elder) LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation GOVERNING INSTRUMENT CIO Foundation Registered 14th June 2019

OBJECTS

1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH, PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, WITHIN WINCHESTER AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD.

2) 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, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; PROVIDED THAT THE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH PURPOSES MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL DISTINCTIVES AND ETHICAL STATEMENTS AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE CHURCH FROM TIME TO TIME.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

PRIMARY BANKERS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Redeemer Winchester Ground Floor 12 Southgate Street Winchester SO23 9EF CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4TA Rachel Goddard BA FCA

REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/members of Redeemer Winchester CIO on the accounts for the period ended 31st August 2023 set out on pages 7 to 14.

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 31 August 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity 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 Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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:

Name: Rachel Goddard BA FCA

Date: 19 June 2024

REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The purposes of Redeemer Winchester are

When planning and reviewing the objectives of the activities of the Church, due consideration has been given to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.

In particular, the church set out to enable people to live out their faith as part of our church in their local communities through:

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Church is committed to reaching, teaching, discipling and training Christians to live out and hold out the Christian faith in Winchester and further afield. The Church welcomes members and attenders from all backgrounds and actively seeks to invite members of both the Church and the local community to benefit from its ministries.

Here is a summary of the ongoing activities of the church:

i) Sunday church services for corporate worship, prayer and teaching from the Bible

The main activity of the church is our weekly Sunday gathering at Westgate School. Not only is there a service for adults, but alongside the Sunday service are several groups for children ranging from babies to teenagers. By the end of the reporting period there was an average attendance of 170-180.

We also started a new evening service that met at 6pm on a Sunday. Each church service lasted about an hour and was followed by a light supper so that people could stay and chat. The evening services were well attended with around 60 adults and children coming.

ii) Redeemer Midweek

Midweek groups provide support, bible study and prayer in a small group setting. There were about 80 adults involved in Redeemer Midweek.

iii) Redeemer Women

A weekly group for women to discuss the Bible, encourage one another and pray. There were over 30 women who were involved in the group, although not all would come each week. A creche ran alongside the meeting so that new mums could take part as well.

iv) Redeemer Students

REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

A network of small groups for students. During the course of the evening, the students enjoy a light supper and time in smaller groups to look at the Bible and pray. Three groups meet on a Sunday evening, with around 25 in attendance. In the autumn term we had our annual Student Weekend Away in the New Forest which included Bible teaching on the topic of God’s Sovereignty and Human suffering. There were also walks and seminars. 25 joined us.

v) Redeemer Kids

During the reporting period, there were 4 groups meeting on a Sunday morning with about 50 0-11yr olds taking part. There is a team of volunteers who help run Redeemer Kids, headed up by the Youth and Children’s Worker.

vi) Redeemer Youth

There are a growing number of 11-18yr olds at the church. There are two groups that meet on a Sunday morning: Rooted (11-14) and Anchored (14-18). There were around 15 or so who were regularly part of the groups. There was a weekend away for the Rooted age group.

During the week, the church also ran a group for 9-12yr olds called ReCharge. It met on a Wednesday for Bible study and games.

vii) Ministry Training Scheme

In line with our objective to provide training, two Ministry Trainees joined the church in a voluntary capacity. They received training in pastoral ministry, theology and Biblical studies through a training course based in Southampton called Equip. The Ministry Trainees also served the church as part of the Redeemer Kids and Redeemer Students team.

viii) Partnering with Reach South

As part of our objective to support gospel ministry beyond Winchester, Redeemer Winchester partnered with three other churches as part of the Reach South network. In the reporting period, Redeemer Winchester helped run a training event for church-based musicians and contributed t setting up the Equip Training Course.

On top of these regular ministries, there were a number of one-off groups that met and activities that took place:

During the reporting period, the church also hosted a number of community events. There were two carol services at Christmas; a children’s Turn Up and Take Part Nativity event and a Women’s Christmas craft evening. Members of the wider community attended each event.

By the end of the reporting period, the church had grown from an initial congregation of about 140 gathering on a Sunday morning, to about 180. The church has a formal register of members. In August 2023 there were 96 formal members of the church. A large proportion of the adults who attend (60 plus) were volunteering in various ways to help the church carry out its ministries.

REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Church as a legal entity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, affiliated to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). It is governed by a constitution dated 14 June 2019. Registered Charity status was granted on 14 June 2019 under Registration Number 1183897.

The Charity is governed by a board of Trustees who also constitute the members of the Charity and the leadership of the Church. They meet regularly (normally fortnightly) to set policy and review the activities of the Church, and their decisions are subject to the scrutiny of the members of the Church body (via church members meetings) in accordance with the Church Bye-laws (also known as ‘The Church’s Life and Conduct'), a document which sets out the practical workings of the Church.

Significant financial decisions are taken with the approval of the members of the Church body through a formal vote and in line with the Financial Control’s Policy.

Trustees are nominated by existing trustees when they have satisfied themselves of the need of further trustees and the qualifications – spiritual and otherwise – of the person proposed for the role. The church body will then approve the nomination as specified in the Church Bye-Laws.

All trustees serve without remuneration in their capacity as Trustees with the exception of those trustees who are also Pastors of the church. Pastors receive remuneration in that capacity at levels determined by non-Pastor Trustees, as well as – in some cases – rent payments in connection with the Church Manses at levels determined by the non-Pastor Trustees, meeting separately, at or below the appropriate market levels for the relevant property. The Pastors themselves do not participate in any determination of the remuneration they receive. No other Trustees have a beneficial interest in the Church.

FINANCE

Total receipts over the reporting period (01 September 2022 – 31 August 2023) amounted to £203,882 over the year. Total outgoings were £197,396. The balances carried forward into September 2023 totalled £53,952.

A full financial report, together with statement of the Independent Examiner, is appended.

After a large uptick in spending during the previous financial year, the trustees increased spending by a more modest amount. The main areas of increased expenditure came from:

The Charity’s funding principally comes from gifts and donations made by members of the congregation together with associated Gift Aid. Initially, there was additional support from external trusts, but the Charity has become less reliant on trusts as a source of income.

A reserves policy exists whereby – in normal circumstances – cash reserves should be retained amounting to 3 months basic operating costs (such costs being estimated at a nominal 80% of the full current-year charity budget.) In the reporting period this target was met.

It is anticipated that the Charity will continue its activities and overall ministry in a similar manner as for the year ended 31 August 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Char￿able Incorporated Organisation} TRUSTEES, REPORT The law app14¢able to charltles In En8land and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial ststements for each flnanclal year which give a true and fair view of the state of affalrs of the Charlty and of the Incomlng resources and appllcation of resource5 of the Charity for that period. In preparing the frnancial ststements the Trustees are required to.. 5ele¢t suitable accountlng policies and apptythem conslstentty" observe the methods and princSples In the Charlties SOAP- make judgements and e5tlmates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether appllcabfe accounting stsndards have been followed. subject to any material departure5 disc105ed and explained in the financial statements- and prepare the finandal rtatements on a golng concern bas￿ unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will contlnue In operatlon. The Trustees are responslble for keeplng Proper accounting records that diKlose wlth reasonable accuracy at ary timè the financlal position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Chartty {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21))8 and the provisions of the governlng document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence lor takin8 reasonable steps for the preventlon and detertion of fraud and ¢)ther irie8ularities. The Trustees are responsible forthe malntenance and Inte8rlty of the charity and financial infomiation included on the charStVs websites. Legislation in the United Kin8dom governin8 the preparation and dissemination of )Inanoal statements may dlfferfrom leg151atlon In otherJurlsdictlons. Thls rewt wa5 approved bythe Trustees of the ChÈErch on 18 June 2024 and sÈgned on their behalf by: C. B. Sanford

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

REDEEMER WINCHESTER

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 23
YEAR YEAR
Notes 2023 2022
£ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from Generated Funds 3.1 191,710 147,910
Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities 3.2 12,100 8,215
Other Incoming Resources 3.3 72 15
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 203,882 156,140
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities 4.1 197,396 181,806
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 197,396 181,806
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 6,486 (25,666)
TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD 47,466 73,132
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 53,952 47,466
All funds received and expended by Redeemer Winchester in the period were unrestricted. Movements on all reserves
and all recognised gains and losses are shown above.
All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Or8ani5atlonl BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023 TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 Axed A55ets Tangible Assets Total Flxed Assets 245 245 472 472 Debtors & Prepayments Cash at Bank and In Hand Totsl Curvent A55•ts 23.698 34.861 58,559 17,071 35,567 52,638 Creditors: Amounts falling d4Jè WIth￿ one year li 4.852 CURRENT ASSETS 53,707 46,994 TOTAL ASSETS less ￿rrent Ilabllltles 53.9S2 47,466 NEr￿SET5 53,952 47,466 Funds of the Charlty General Funds Totsl Funds 53,952 53.952 47,466 47A66 Approved by the Trustees on 18June 2024. Signed on their behalf by Trustee C. B. Sanford

REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

1.1 Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102 through the objectives as set out in the Trustees' Report.

Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

1.2 Assessment of Going Concern

Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

The trustees have prepared projections for more than 12 months from the signing of the accounts and are confident that the charity will be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due in the forseeable future

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 Income

Income is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part, income is generally recognised when it is received. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.

Recoverable Gift Aid is recognised when the related donation is received. Gift aid that has not been recovered by the Balance Sheet date is included as a debtor.

The Charity relies on volunteers to carry out many of its activities. However, in accordance with the SORP, the value of these services has not been included in these financial statements as they cannot be reliably measured.

2.2 Expenditure & Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.

REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Governance costs are those costs associated with the governance arrangements which primarily relate to constitutional and statutory requirements and include the strategic planning processes that contribute to the future development of the charity.

Pension contributions are charged to the statement of Financial Activities as they become payable.

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2.3 Tangible Fixed Assets
Items purchased or donated for the charity's own use are capitalised when the cost of purchased items, or
the fair value of donated items, is more than £500 and the item is expected to benefit the charity over
more than one accounting period.
3. INCOMING RESOURCES
2023 2022
£ £
3.1 Incoming Resources from Generated Funds
Voluntary Income:
Donations, Gifts & Offerings 155,917 118,731
Gift Aid Tax Recovered 33,793 26,979
Grants 2,000 2,200
191,710 147,910
3.2 Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities
Student Weekend 930 920
Church Weekend 9,270 5,365
Events & Activities 1,217 907
Food Contributions 386 654
Bookstall Income 296 369
12,100 8,215
3.3 Other Incoming Resources
Bank & Other Interest 72 15
72 15
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REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

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4. RESOURCES EXPENDED
TOTAL TOTAL
Notes 2023 2022
£ £
4.1 Charitable Activities
Ministry Activities
Staff Costs 5.1, 6 127,694 119,985
Venue Hire 19,818 14,090
Equipment Costs 789 576
Depreciation Expense 8 226 208
Ministry Costs 23,431 18,629
Training Activities & External Costs
Training Costs 1,840 3,393
External Mission 5,854 6,067
Administrative Costs
Office Premises 11,506 11,505
Office Expenses 4,657 5,358
Legal, Professional & Affiliation Fees 879 945
Hardship Fund 700 1,050
197,396 181,806
4.2 Governance Costs
- -
Legal & Professional Fees
- -
5. DETAILS OF CERTAIN LINES OF EXPENDITURE
5.1 Trustee Expenses & Remuneration
2023 2022
Number of trustees who were paid expenses 2 2
Nature of the expenses Ministry, Training & Ministry, Training &
Administrative Costs Administrative Costs
Total amount paid £ 2,760 £ 3,254
During the period, Jonathan Clifton, a trustee of Redeemer Winchester received remuneration in his
capacity as Pastor, and not as a trustee, as permitted by the governing document. This was comprised of
Gross Pay of £26,780 (2022: £26,000), Employer Pension Contributions of £4,686 (2022: £4,550), and
Accommodation Costs of £19,522 (2022: £19,000).
During the period, Christopher Evans, a trustee of Redeemer Winchester received remuneration in his
capacity as Assistant Pastor, and not as a trustee, as permitted by the governing document. This was
comprised of Gross Pay of £19,194 (2022: £22,000), Employer Pension Contributions of £2,400 (2022:
£2,750), and Accommodation Costs of £16,200 (2022: £11,004).
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REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

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5.2 Related Party Transactions
The only other payments made to the trustees or any person connected with them consisted of
reimbursements for items purchased on behalf of the Church in furthering the Charity's objects.
Donations from Trustees and their related parties, received without conditions, during the year amounted
to £24,928 (2022: £22,740).
5.3 Funds Received as Agent
Within Sundry Creditors are amounts held on behalf of other entities, which the Charity has held as agent,
as follows.
2023 2022
£ £
Grants for ministry trainees Received - 800
Paid Out 400 400
Balance at year end - 400
Donations toward member's mission trip Received 55 -
Paid Out 55 -
- -
Balance at year end
Total Received 55 800
Paid Out 455 400
Balance at year end - 400
6. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
2023 2022
£ £
Gross Wages & Salaries 79,794 78,830
Social Security Costs 1,243 817
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme 10,363 10,241
Accomodation Costs 35,722 30,004
Other Costs 571 93
127,694 119,985
Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
TOTAL TOTAL
2023 2022
Charitable Activities 4 4
4 4
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2022: None)
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REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

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7. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
The commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments as at:
LAND &
BUILDINGS OTHER
£ £
31 August 2023: Within 1 year 8,492 422
After 1 year 10,377 1,266
31 August 2022: Within 1 year 8,492 422
After 1 year 1,885 1,688
8. FIXED ASSETS
2023 2023
Equipment TOTAL
£ £
Cost 1 September 2022 679 679
Additions - -
- -
Disposals
Cost Value at 31 August 2023 679 679
Depreciation 1 September 2022 208 208
Charge 226 226
- -
Disposal
Depreciation at 31 August 2023 434 434
Net Book Value 1 September 22 472 472
Net Book Value 31 August 2023 245 245
9. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
TOTAL TOTAL
31 AUG 23 31 AUG 22
£ £
Sundry Debtors 20,552 14,445
Prepayments 3,145 2,626
23,698 17,071
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REDEEMER WINCHESTER (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023

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10. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
TOTAL TOTAL
31 AUG 23 31 AUG 22
£ £
Cash at Bank & in Hand 34,861 35,567
34,861 35,567
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
TOTAL TOTAL
31 AUG 23 31 AUG 22
£ £
Creditors 2,046 1,558
Sundry Creditors - 400
PAYE & NI 1,396 2,516
Accruals 1,410 1,170
4,852 5,644
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