Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Day
Monih
, Period end date
D2y
Month
Year
Year
From
2021 To 30
09
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY
Other names charity is known by
BETHEL CHURCH, OTLEY, BETHEL EVANGELICAL
CHURCH
Registered charlty number (if any)
1184784
Charlty's principal address
20-24 Westgate
Otley
West Yorkshire
Postcode
LS213AS
Names of th8 charlty trustees who manage thè charity
Dates acted rf notforwhol•
ear
Trustee name
Offi¢• Itf any)
Name of person {or body) entitled
to a olnt trustee
Ifan
Michael Thomas
Dennis
TrusteelElder
Members
Christopher
George Haley
Richard Bailey
Hughes
ChairlElderlPastor
Members
TrusteeElder
Members
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Names of tho trustees for thè charlty, If any. Ifor example. any custodian trustees}
Name
Datss acted if not for whol& oar
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chiaf Oxacutlve or names of senior staff mombors {Optional infomiation)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Dascrlpuon of the charity's trusts
Constitution
Type of goveming document
leg. trust deed, conslitutionl
How the charity is constituted
leg. Irust, association, corripariyl
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
leg. appointeo by, elected by)
Elected by members
Addltlonal governance issues {Optional infom)ation
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant. about..
policies arKI procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
netwoth with which the charity
works.,
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 church objectives {as per those listed against our charitable status
registration) are the advancement of the Christian faith primarily but not
exclusively within Otley and the surrounding neighbourhood and such
other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees,
further the work of the Church.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governlng document
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In order to achieve our objective this year we have continued a number of
activities..
Bible teaching and corporate worship at Sunday services
Midweek Life Groups
Providing pastoral care and support to those who come to church
Holding regular prayer meetings
Running a Tots and Toys Group
Running a stall at otley Carnival
Various other events designed to introduce people to the
Christian faith and the church community
Teaching of new and seasoned Christians how to grow in their
faith and put their faith into practi in their day to day lives
Summary of the maln
activities undertaken for the
publlc benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on publlc
benefit)
We have complied with our duty to provide public benefft in this period,
furthering our aims of advancing the Christian faith, providing a stay and
play toddler group, open to all, and also providing a sparh wider
communty use.
Additional detsils of objectlves and activities (Optional inforniation
You may Choosè to include
further statements, where
relevant, about-
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
investment.,
contrybution made by
volunteers.
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Section D
Achievements and performance
The achievements of the church during the period include..
The church welcomed 14 new people into membership to help
achieve our purposes.
The church ran a stall at Otley Camival for the first time since
lockdown and provided a baby change and breastfeeding area.
The building is now hosting a number of community groups and
charities.
The first baptism took place in the building itself in Defflber.
Summary of the main
achievements of tho charity
durlng the year
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Section E
Financial review
The charty's key annual expenditure is the regular payment of the
pastor's salary. Consequently, it is the charty's policy to endeavour to
hold Gash on account sufficient to cover three months forward salary, and
employerfs Nl, plus premises overhead costs.
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on rae8
Dètails of any funds materialty
in deficit
Further financial review details {Optional Infomiation)
The charty"s principal SoUrS of funds are:
i) single donations from individual supporters and churches
ii) regular rnonthly donations from individual support8rs
iii) grants from trusts
You may choose to include
additional infomiation, where
relevant about..
the charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising).,
how expenditure has
supported the key objedives
of the charity.,
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
The key objectives of the charity are achieved through the activities of the
Pastor, a paid offi'cer of the charity, and volunteering mernrs and
attendees of the church.
The charity's reseeS are small and the twstees consider that they
warrant neither short term nor long term investment. The charity has no
investments.
Section F
Other optional information
In the next reporting period we hope to legally Change our name with the Charities Commission, appoint
deacons to the church. and consolidate the growéh we have seen in our membership.
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that thoy have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s
Full namels
Position (eg Sacrètsry. Chalr.
etc)
klRIsTI PIEE H
CHAIR / PAsiO(
*fA)¥re& .
Date
II/s/i¢923
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## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **REPORT AND ACCOUNTS**
**30th SEPTEMBER 2022**
## **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 2022.
## **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**
23rd June 2023
**2**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30th September 2022**
|**Notes**
**Income from:**
Donations, legacies and Grants
Letting income
2
**Expenditure on:**
Salaries
Preaching fees
Conferences
Children's ministry
Gifts
Evangelism
Books
Rates and Insurance
Light and heat
Housekeeping
Legal and professional fees
Office expenses
Church Weekend
Sundry
Cleaning and maintenance
Building refurb expenses
Accountancy fees
Depreciation
**Net income**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Transfers
Total funds carried forward
9|**2021**
**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
74,108
2,700
5,350
82,158
154,411
17,150
-
-
17,150
1,519
91,258
2,700
5,350
99,308
155,930
34,133
-
-
34,133
13,456
328
-
-
328
-
486
-
-
486
-
656
-
-
656
955
4,900
-
-
4,900
4,097
3,840
-
-
3,840
1,016
247
-
-
247
106
646
-
-
646
1,002
3,700
-
-
3,700
1,403
1,599
-
-
1,599
2,618
1,149
-
-
1,149
366
1,936
-
-
1,936
-
-
2,916
-
2,916
-
565
-
-
565
-
9,243
-
-
9,243
-
-
-
922
922
37,954
360
-
-
360
360
-
-
10,316
10,316
9,844
63,788
2,916
11,238
77,942
73,177
27,470
(216)
(5,888)
21,366
82,753
17,905
1,097
456,615
475,617
392,864
(19,503)
761
18,742
-
25,872
1,642
469,469
496,983
475,617|
|---|---|
The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of the accounts.
**3**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2022**
|**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**|£
£
469,393
3,730
24,220
27,950
497,343
360
496,983
25,872
1,642
469,469
496,983|**2021**
£
474,695|
|---|---|---|
|||-
21,282|
|||21,282|
||||
|||495,977
20,360|
|||475,617|
|||17,905
1,097
456,615|
|||475,617|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 20th June 2023 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 2022**
## **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|**2022**
£
17,150|**2021**
£
1,519|
|---|---|---|
**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:
||**2022**||**2021**||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Pastor||1||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|**2022**
£
360
10,316|**2021**
£
360
9,844|
|---|---|---|
## **6. Tangible Fixed Assets**
|**Cost**
At 1st October 2021
Additions
At 30th September 2022
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2021
Charge for the year
At 30th September 2022
**Net Book Value**
As at 30th September 2022
As at 30th September 2021|**Freehold**
**Fixtures**
**property**
**& fittings**
£
£
492,204
-
2,950
2,064
495,154
2,064
17,509
-
9,903
413
27,412
413
467,742
1,651
474,695
-|**Total**
£
492,204
5,014|
|---|---|---|
|||497,218|
|||17,509
10,316|
|||27,825|
|||469,393|
|||474,695|
**6**
## **7. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year**
|Other Debtors
**8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Other creditors
Accruals
**9. Movement in funds**
**At**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**1.10.21**
**resouces**
**expended**
£
£
£
**Unrestricted funds**
17,905
91,258
63,788
**Designated funds**
Relief
819
-
-
Church Weekend
(545)
2,700
2,916
Ilkley Work
823
-
-
19,002
93,958
66,704
**Restricted funds**
Building fund
456,615
5,350
11,238
**Total funds**
475,617
99,308
77,942|Other Debtors
**8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Other creditors
Accruals
**9. Movement in funds**
**At**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**1.10.21**
**resouces**
**expended**
£
£
£
**Unrestricted funds**
17,905
91,258
63,788
**Designated funds**
Relief
819
-
-
Church Weekend
(545)
2,700
2,916
Ilkley Work
823
-
-
19,002
93,958
66,704
**Restricted funds**
Building fund
456,615
5,350
11,238
**Total funds**
475,617
99,308
77,942|**2022**
£
3,730
**2022**
£
-
360
360
**Transfers**
£
(19,503)
-
761
-
(18,742)
18,742
-|**2021**
£
-|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**2021**
£
20,000
360|
||||20,360|
||||**At**
**30.9.22**
£
25,872
819
-
823|
||19,002
93,958
66,704||27,514|
||456,615
5,350
11,238||469,469|
||475,617
99,308
77,942||496,983|
**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 2022**
## **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 2022.
## **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**
23rd June 2023
**2**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30th September 2022**
|**Notes**
**Income from:**
Donations, legacies and Grants
Letting income
2
**Expenditure on:**
Salaries
Preaching fees
Conferences
Children's ministry
Gifts
Evangelism
Books
Rates and Insurance
Light and heat
Housekeeping
Legal and professional fees
Office expenses
Church Weekend
Sundry
Cleaning and maintenance
Building refurb expenses
Accountancy fees
Depreciation
**Net income**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
Transfers
Total funds carried forward
9|**2021**
**Unrestricted Designated**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
74,108
2,700
5,350
82,158
154,411
17,150
-
-
17,150
1,519
91,258
2,700
5,350
99,308
155,930
34,133
-
-
34,133
13,456
328
-
-
328
-
486
-
-
486
-
656
-
-
656
955
4,900
-
-
4,900
4,097
3,840
-
-
3,840
1,016
247
-
-
247
106
646
-
-
646
1,002
3,700
-
-
3,700
1,403
1,599
-
-
1,599
2,618
1,149
-
-
1,149
366
1,936
-
-
1,936
-
-
2,916
-
2,916
-
565
-
-
565
-
9,243
-
-
9,243
-
-
-
922
922
37,954
360
-
-
360
360
-
-
10,316
10,316
9,844
63,788
2,916
11,238
77,942
73,177
27,470
(216)
(5,888)
21,366
82,753
17,905
1,097
456,615
475,617
392,864
(19,503)
761
18,742
-
25,872
1,642
469,469
496,983
475,617|
|---|---|
The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of the accounts.
**3**
## **BEECH HILL CHURCH, OTLEY CIO**
## **Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2022**
|**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**|£
£
469,393
3,730
24,220
27,950
497,343
360
496,983
25,872
1,642
469,469
496,983|**2021**
£
474,695|
|---|---|---|
|||-
21,282|
|||21,282|
||||
|||495,977
20,360|
|||475,617|
|||17,905
1,097
456,615|
|||475,617|
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 20th June 2023 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 2022**
## **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|**2022**
£
17,150|**2021**
£
1,519|
|---|---|---|
**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:
||**2022**||**2021**||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Pastor||1||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|**2022**
£
360
10,316|**2021**
£
360
9,844|
|---|---|---|
## **6. Tangible Fixed Assets**
|**Cost**
At 1st October 2021
Additions
At 30th September 2022
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2021
Charge for the year
At 30th September 2022
**Net Book Value**
As at 30th September 2022
As at 30th September 2021|**Freehold**
**Fixtures**
**property**
**& fittings**
£
£
492,204
-
2,950
2,064
495,154
2,064
17,509
-
9,903
413
27,412
413
467,742
1,651
474,695
-|**Total**
£
492,204
5,014|
|---|---|---|
|||497,218|
|||17,509
10,316|
|||27,825|
|||469,393|
|||474,695|
**6**
## **7. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year**
|Other Debtors
**8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Other creditors
Accruals
**9. Movement in funds**
**At**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**1.10.21**
**resouces**
**expended**
£
£
£
**Unrestricted funds**
17,905
91,258
63,788
**Designated funds**
Relief
819
-
-
Church Weekend
(545)
2,700
2,916
Ilkley Work
823
-
-
19,002
93,958
66,704
**Restricted funds**
Building fund
456,615
5,350
11,238
**Total funds**
475,617
99,308
77,942|Other Debtors
**8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Other creditors
Accruals
**9. Movement in funds**
**At**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**1.10.21**
**resouces**
**expended**
£
£
£
**Unrestricted funds**
17,905
91,258
63,788
**Designated funds**
Relief
819
-
-
Church Weekend
(545)
2,700
2,916
Ilkley Work
823
-
-
19,002
93,958
66,704
**Restricted funds**
Building fund
456,615
5,350
11,238
**Total funds**
475,617
99,308
77,942|**2022**
£
3,730
**2022**
£
-
360
360
**Transfers**
£
(19,503)
-
761
-
(18,742)
18,742
-|**2021**
£
-|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**2021**
£
20,000
360|
||||20,360|
||||**At**
**30.9.22**
£
25,872
819
-
823|
||19,002
93,958
66,704||27,514|
||456,615
5,350
11,238||469,469|
||475,617
99,308
77,942||496,983|
**Building fund - restricted** - this fund is for amounts received specifically for the building project and paid out on the building project expenses.
**7**