Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Pencxl start date
Period end date
From
01
10
2020 To 30
09
2021
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
BETHEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH. OTLEY
Other names charity is known by
BETHEL CHURCH, OTLEY,
BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY
Registered Gharity number {rf any)
1184784
Charity's principal address
2tk24 Westgate
Ouey
West Yorkshire
Postcode
LS213AS
Names of the Charity trustees who manage the charity
Dates acted rf not for wthole
ear
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Name of rson lor body) entitled
toa
int trustee
ifan
Michael Thomas
Dennis
TrusteelElder
Members
Christopher
George Haley
Richard Bailey
Hughes
ChairlEklerlPastor
Members
TrusteeElder
Members
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Names of the trustees for the charlty, rf any. (for example, any custodian trustèes
Name
Dates acted rf not for whole
ear
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional informknon)
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Opffjonal inforniation)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Constitution
Type of goveming document
How the Ghartty is const"rtuted
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
Elected by memters
Additional governance issues (Optional infomiation)
Details of the Church"s struciure. governance and practices are defined in
a Church Handbook adopted by the members on 29th April 2019.
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, aboLrt:
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees",
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
neork wth which the charity
relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees. consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Section C
Ob"ectives and activities
Our thurch objecttves (as per those listed against our charitable status
registration) are the advanment of the Christian farth primarily bLrt not
exclusively within Otley and the surrounding neighbourhood and such
other charitable purposes as shall. in the opinion of the chanty trustees,
further the w¢yk of the Church.
Summary ofthe objects of th
charity set out in its
governing document
In order to achieve our objective this year we have completed the
renovation of our building and begun our activities there".
Bible teaching and corporate worship at Sunday ser¥ices
Midweek Life Groups
Providing pasloral care and support
Holding regular prayer meetings
Running a Tots and Toys Group
Various other events designed to Introdu Feople to the
Christian faith and the church communty
Teaching of new and seasoned Christians how to grow in their
faith and put their faith into praCtt in their day to day lives
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects {include within
this section the ststutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
We have complred *Tth our dLty to proVe public benefft in this period,
furthering our aims of advancing the Christian faith. providing a slay and
play toddler group. open to all, and also providing a Spa for wider
communty use.
Additional details of objectives and aclivities (Optional inforniation)
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about=
policy on grantmaking"
policy programme related
investmerrt",
contribution made by
volunteers.
Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the Gharity
during the year
The achievements of the church during the period include.
The completion of the renovations on 20-24 Westgate.
The re-commenMent of physical gatherings after a period of
online gatherings during covid-19 restrictions.
The effecttve rebranding of thUh as 'Beech Hill Church, to
reflect our new base of operations
The merging of the older unincorporated charity into this newer
Charitable Incorporated OrganiSatn.
Section E
Financial review
The charity's key annual expendrture is the regular payment of the
Pastor s salary. Consequently, rt is the chanty"s policy to endeavour to
hold cash on account sufficient to cover three months foThvard salary and
employer"s Nl. plus premises ovethead costs.
Brief statement of the
harity's policy on reserves
Details of any funds materialty
in deficit
Further finaneial revlew details (Optional infomiatlon)
The charity's prinapal Sour of funds are:
i) single donations from individual supporters and churches
li} regular monthly donations from individual supporters
iii) grants from trusts
You may choose to include
additional information, vthere
relevant aboLrt"
the ¢harity'S principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)..
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity-
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
The key oty'e¢tives of the charity are achieved through the activities of the
Pastor. a paid officer of the chanty, and volunteering members and
attendees of the church.
The charity's reserves are small and the trustees consider that they
warrant neither short term nor long tenn investrnent. The charity has no
investments.
Section F
Other optional information
In the next reporting penod we hope to grow the size of our church wngregation so that we may serve our
communty more effectively. We hope also to expand the number of communty groups, charities and
businesses using our building through the Yk We plan to fomalise the name thange to Beech Hill
Church, Otley to reflect our loGation in Otley on Beech Hilvwestgate, indudiry UFMJating the name of the
bank account etc.
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees
Signaturels)
Full namels)
Position (eg Secretary. Chair,
etc)
fls
HAIR
Date
Ik/7/z022
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **REPORT AND ACCOUNTS**
**30th SEPTEMBER 2021**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
Address 20-24 Westgate Otley LS2 3AS Trustees C Haley M Dennis R Hughes Accountants Lee & Company Chartered Accountants Photon House Percy Street Leeds LS12 1EL Registered Charity No 1184784
**1**
## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 30th September 2021.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the CIO are not required to be audited and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed the 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 matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Anna McClean FCA Lee & Company Photon House, Percy Street Leeds LS12 1EL**
26th July 2022
**2**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30th September 2021**
|**Notes**
**Income from:**
Donations, legacies and Grants
Letting income
2
**Expenditure on:**
Salaries
Children's ministry
Gifts
Evangelism
Books
Rates and Insurance
Light and heat
Housekeeping
Legal and professional fees
Postage
Building purchase/refurb expenses
Accountancy fees
Depreciation
**Net income**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
9|**2020**
**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
41,399
1,097
111,915
154,411
415,903
1,519
-
-
1,519
-
42,918
1,097
111,915
155,930
415,903
13,456
-
-
13,456
-
955
-
-
955
-
4,097
-
-
4,097
-
1,016
-
-
1,016
-
106
-
-
106
-
1,002
-
-
1,002
4,047
1,403
-
-
1,403
349
2,618
-
-
2,618
-
-
-
366
366
9,397
-
-
-
-
15
-
-
37,954
37,954
1,206
360
-
-
360
360
-
-
9,844
9,844
7,665
25,013
-
48,164
73,177
23,039
17,905
1,097
63,751
82,753
392,864
-
-
392,864
392,864
-
17,905
1,097
456,615
475,617
392,864|
|---|---|
The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of the accounts.
**3**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2021**
|**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
6
**Current assets**
Debtors
7
Cash at Bank and in hand
**Creditors: amounts falling due**
**within one year**
8
**Net assets**
General fund
Designated fund
**Restricted fund**
**Total funds**
9
**Unrestricted funds**|£
£
474,695
-
21,282
21,282
495,977
20,360
475,617
17,905
1,097
456,615
475,617|**2020**
£
375,587|
|---|---|---|
|||8,419
9,218|
|||17,637|
||||
|||393,224
360|
|||392,864|
|||-
-
392,864|
|||392,864|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 26th July 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
## **R Hughes - Trustee**
The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of the accounts.
**4**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Notes to the accounts 30th September 2021**
## **1. Accounting Policies**
## **Basis of accounting**
The accounts 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) and with the Charities Act 2011.
## **Incoming resources**
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
## **Expenditure**
Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property - 2% on cost
Fixtures and fittings - Straight line over 5 years
## **Fund accounting**
Funds held by the charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees.
Designated funds are funds designated by the trustees from unresricted reserves.
Restricted funds - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the fiancial statements.
## **2. Other trading activities**
|Hire of premises|**2021**
£
1,519|**2020**
£
-|
|---|---|---|
**5**
## **3. Trustees remuneration and expenses**
During the year there were three Trustees, one Trustee was the pastor and he received remuneration, the other two Trustees received no remuneration or expenses during the year.
## **4. Staff costs**
The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
||**2021**||**2020**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Pastor||1|-|
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000
## **5. Net movement in funds**
The net movement of funds is after charging:
|Independent Examiner's remuneration
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets|**2021**
£
360
9,844|**2020**
£
360
7,665|
|---|---|---|
## **6. Tangible Fixed Assets**
|**Cost**
At 1st October 2020
Additions
At 30th September 2021
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2020
Charge for the year
At 30th September 2021
**Net Book Value**
As at 30th September 2021
As at 30th September 2020|**Freehold**
**property**
£
383,252
108,952|
|---|---|
||492,204|
||7,665
9,844|
||17,509|
||474,695|
||375,587|
**6**
## **7. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year**
|**7. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year**|||
|---|---|---|
|Other Debtors
**8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Other creditors
Accruals|**2021**
£
-
**2021**
£
20,000
360
20,360|**2020**
£
8,419|
|||**2020**
£
-
360|
|||360|
|**9. Movement in funds**
**Unrestricted funds**
**Designated funds**
Relief
Church Weekend
Ilkley Work
**Restricted funds**
Building fund
**Total funds**|**At**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**At**
**1.10.20**
**resouces**
**expended**
**30.9.21**
£
£
£
£
-
42,918
25,013
17,905
-
819
-
819
-
(545)
-
(545)
-
823
-
823
-
44,015
25,013
19,002
392,864
111,915
48,164
456,615
392,864
155,930
73,177
475,617|
|---|---|
**Building fund - restricted** - this fund is for amounts received specifically for the building project and paid out on the building project expenses.
**7**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **REPORT AND ACCOUNTS**
**30th SEPTEMBER 2021**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
Address 20-24 Westgate Otley LS2 3AS Trustees C Haley M Dennis R Hughes Accountants Lee & Company Chartered Accountants Photon House Percy Street Leeds LS12 1EL Registered Charity No 1184784
**1**
## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 30th September 2021.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the CIO are not required to be audited and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed the 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 matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Anna McClean FCA Lee & Company Photon House, Percy Street Leeds LS12 1EL**
26th July 2022
**2**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30th September 2021**
|**Notes**
**Income from:**
Donations, legacies and Grants
Letting income
2
**Expenditure on:**
Salaries
Children's ministry
Gifts
Evangelism
Books
Rates and Insurance
Light and heat
Housekeeping
Legal and professional fees
Postage
Building purchase/refurb expenses
Accountancy fees
Depreciation
**Net income**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
9|**2020**
**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
41,399
1,097
111,915
154,411
415,903
1,519
-
-
1,519
-
42,918
1,097
111,915
155,930
415,903
13,456
-
-
13,456
-
955
-
-
955
-
4,097
-
-
4,097
-
1,016
-
-
1,016
-
106
-
-
106
-
1,002
-
-
1,002
4,047
1,403
-
-
1,403
349
2,618
-
-
2,618
-
-
-
366
366
9,397
-
-
-
-
15
-
-
37,954
37,954
1,206
360
-
-
360
360
-
-
9,844
9,844
7,665
25,013
-
48,164
73,177
23,039
17,905
1,097
63,751
82,753
392,864
-
-
392,864
392,864
-
17,905
1,097
456,615
475,617
392,864|
|---|---|
The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of the accounts.
**3**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2021**
|**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
6
**Current assets**
Debtors
7
Cash at Bank and in hand
**Creditors: amounts falling due**
**within one year**
8
**Net assets**
General fund
Designated fund
**Restricted fund**
**Total funds**
9
**Unrestricted funds**|£
£
474,695
-
21,282
21,282
495,977
20,360
475,617
17,905
1,097
456,615
475,617|**2020**
£
375,587|
|---|---|---|
|||8,419
9,218|
|||17,637|
||||
|||393,224
360|
|||392,864|
|||-
-
392,864|
|||392,864|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 26th July 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
## **R Hughes - Trustee**
The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of the accounts.
**4**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Notes to the accounts 30th September 2021**
## **1. Accounting Policies**
## **Basis of accounting**
The accounts 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) and with the Charities Act 2011.
## **Incoming resources**
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
## **Expenditure**
Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property - 2% on cost
Fixtures and fittings - Straight line over 5 years
## **Fund accounting**
Funds held by the charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees.
Designated funds are funds designated by the trustees from unresricted reserves.
Restricted funds - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the fiancial statements.
## **2. Other trading activities**
|Hire of premises|**2021**
£
1,519|**2020**
£
-|
|---|---|---|
**5**
## **3. Trustees remuneration and expenses**
During the year there were three Trustees, one Trustee was the pastor and he received remuneration, the other two Trustees received no remuneration or expenses during the year.
## **4. Staff costs**
The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
||**2021**||**2020**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Pastor||1|-|
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000
## **5. Net movement in funds**
The net movement of funds is after charging:
|Independent Examiner's remuneration
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets|**2021**
£
360
9,844|**2020**
£
360
7,665|
|---|---|---|
## **6. Tangible Fixed Assets**
|**Cost**
At 1st October 2020
Additions
At 30th September 2021
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2020
Charge for the year
At 30th September 2021
**Net Book Value**
As at 30th September 2021
As at 30th September 2020|**Freehold**
**property**
£
383,252
108,952|
|---|---|
||492,204|
||7,665
9,844|
||17,509|
||474,695|
||375,587|
**6**
## **7. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year**
|**7. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year**|||
|---|---|---|
|Other Debtors
**8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Other creditors
Accruals|**2021**
£
-
**2021**
£
20,000
360
20,360|**2020**
£
8,419|
|||**2020**
£
-
360|
|||360|
|**9. Movement in funds**
**Unrestricted funds**
**Designated funds**
Relief
Church Weekend
Ilkley Work
**Restricted funds**
Building fund
**Total funds**|**At**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**At**
**1.10.20**
**resouces**
**expended**
**30.9.21**
£
£
£
£
-
42,918
25,013
17,905
-
819
-
819
-
(545)
-
(545)
-
823
-
823
-
44,015
25,013
19,002
392,864
111,915
48,164
456,615
392,864
155,930
73,177
475,617|
|---|---|
**Building fund - restricted** - this fund is for amounts received specifically for the building project and paid out on the building project expenses.
**7**