REPORT AND DORMANT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1184064
THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST Accountants' Report
Accountants' report to the trustees of THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
You consider that the charity is entitled to exemption from statutory audit for the year ended 31 March 2023. You have acknowledged, on the statement of financial position, your responsibilities as trustees for complying with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102) with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources for the financial year.
In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) and the Statement of Financial Position from the accounting records of the charity and on the basis of information and explanations you have provided to us.
We have not carried out an audit or an independent examination, and accordingly we do not express any opinion on these accounts.
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THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
CONTENTS
Page 3 to 4 Trustees' Report Page 5 Statement of Financial Activities Page 6 Balance Sheet Pages 7 to 10 Notes to the Financial Statements
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THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
CHARITY NUMBER 1184064 DATE OF REGISTRATION 24th June 2019 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st April 2022 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st March 2023 TRUSTEES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2021 Scott Daniels Norma Miskin Alecia Dawson
LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT CIO - Association Registered 24th June 2019
OBJECTS
1 . To advance the Christian Religion in the United Kingdom and the World for the benefit of the public through holding Church services, prayer meeting and lecturers to enlighten other about Christian Religion. 2 . Such other Charitable purposes which are exclusively Charitable according to the Laws of England and Wales.
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
17 Woodland Close Holmer Green High Wycombe HP15 6QG
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THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST {Charrtable Incorporated Organisation) TRusfEES REPORT (Continued) FOR ThE PERIOD ENDED 315r MARCH 2023 TNstew' Responsibilities The Charities Art 2011 require the tru#ees to prepa financial statements for eath flThinaal period whlch glve a true and falr wew of the state of affairs of the ao and of the gJrplu5 of the ao for that period. In preparlNJ those finanoal statements the trustees are required to.. Select suitabk accounting 1leS and appty them con4stenty Make judgements a1 estomates that are reasonable and wdert Prepare fina31 ststements on the golNJ concem basis it i4 inapproy6ate to presume that the tnjst will continue in existen. The trustees a responsibk for keepir4J proper accwntyrwj records. ¥thith disck)se wth reanable accuTrcy at any tSme the flnanaal wJsitr"on of the ao. Tlw a a150 reSP)ble for safeguordiro tr assets of the CIO and hence foi taklng reasonab 5tep5 for the prevention aTrJ detection of fraud other IrregularOtOes. Approved by the TDJstee5 On........ Slgned on thelr behaw by T Prfnted Name:.......... ...........................................................................................................................
THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
DORMANT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
| INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming Resources from Generated Funds Donations & Legacies Activities for Generating Funds Investment Income Charitable Activities TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of Generating Funds Charitable Activities Governance Costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES Total Funds Brought Forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ TOTAL 2022/23 £ TOTAL 2021/22 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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The notes on pages 8 to 10 form part of these dormant financial statements.
Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
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THE SCRIPTURES IPItERNAT1014AL TRusr (charitsb IrKorporated OrganisatM) DORMANT BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31sr MARCH 2023 Totsl 31-Mar-23 Total JIar-ll Funds Fujmts FIX Assets Tanglbk Assets Investments Total Flx•d Asmts Current Ass•ts Debtors & PrepayThents Gish at Bank and In Hand Total Curr•nt Assets Creditors.. Arnounts falllrrtj due wfthin or vear NET CVRRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSEfs currnrt tbIlItI•l Credltors.. Amounts falllrrfj the In more than one year NET ASSETS Funds of th• Ch•rfty General FuTrJs Rethrted Funts Total Fynd$ Approved by the Trustee5 On ... ... Signed on thelr behalf by Trustee Printed Name..
THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE DORMANT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation & Assessment of Going Concern
Basis of Preparation
The dormant 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 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
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.
Incoming Resources
Recognition of Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
▪ the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
▪ the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
Grants and Donations
Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable.
Donated Services and Facilities
These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.
Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Investment Gains and Losses
This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
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THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE DORMANT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.
Governance Costs
Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advise to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Grants with Performance Conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants Payable without Performance Conditions
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.
Support Costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of the resources, eg allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capital employed, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Unrestricted Funds
These funds can be used for the general objectives of the charity as set out in the trustees report. The movements of the unrestricted funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Restricted Funds
These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made. These restrictions often arise as a result of the regular appeals for special offerings made at the Sunday fellowship meetings.
Designated Funds
These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for specific purposes or projects.
Investments
Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value.
Pensions
Pension contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
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THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE DORMANT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
The CIO held no fixed assets during this or the previous dormant financial period of account.
3. INVESTMENTS
The CIO held no investments during this or the previous dormant financial period of account.
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
The CIO held no restricted funds during this or the previous dormant financial period of account.
5. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
| Cash at Bank & in Hand 6. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS Sundry Debtors |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-22 £ £ £ £ - - - - - - - - Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-22 £ £ £ £ - - - - - - - - |
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7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Sundry Creditors | Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Fund Fund 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-22 £ £ £ £ - - - - - - - - |
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8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR
The CIO held no long term liabilities during this or the previous dormant financial period of account.
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THE SCRIPTURES INTERNATIONAL TRUST
(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
NOTES TO THE DORMANT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
9. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
| TOTAL 2022/23 £ Gross Wages & Salaries - Employer's National Insurance Costs - Pension Contributions - - Employees who were engaged in each of the following activities: TOTAL 2022/23 Charitable Activities - - No employees received emoluments in excess £60,000. |
TOTAL 2021/22 £ - - - - TOTAL 2021/22 - - |
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10. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.
11. RISK ASSESSMENT
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
12. RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
13. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.
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