## **Purbeck Gateway Church Annual Report and Accounts 2022** **Charity Name** : Purbeck Gateway Church **Charity Registration Number** : 1185776 ## **Principle Office** : 15 Maple Close Sandford Wareham ## **Trustees:** Paul Sheppard Richard Smith Phil Luker James Larsen – Resigned 7[th] June 2023 Lynn Crabb – Died December 2022 Ian Fry – Resigned 7[th] June 2023 Robert Owen Joshua Vanson – Appointed 7[th] June 2023 Shaun Murphy – Appointed 7[th] June 2023 Patricia Hadgifotis – Appointed 7[th] June 2023 ## **Constitution and structure** Purbeck Gateway Church was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 14[th] October 2019. It was formed as a result of a decision by trustees of an earlier charity, also called Purbeck Gateway Church (reg 1137804) to change their status from an unincorporated charity to an incorporated one. The transition of activities from the original charity to the current one was made on 1[st] July 2020. The old charity was wound up on 25[th] August 2021, with all assets already transferred by that point. The trustees of the charity are the Elders and Deacons of the church who are responsible for the direction and operation of the church. New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees from the body of the church members. Their selection is then ratified by the church. As existing members, they do not undergo a further induction unless requested. The Trustees meet together with the Deacons on a formal basis every two months and informally when required. ## **Financial Review** On the transfer of operation from the old charity to the new charity, all bank accounts, bills and staff were transferred in July 2020. Unrestricted income for 2022 was £31,161.44 (2021 was £25, 682), with an additional £24474.86 of restricted income for the Wareham Foodbank (2021 was £18,903). In addition the church did an appeal to its members for money to refurbish the church to make it suitable for a wider range of family activities. This appeal raised £15,522 which forms the basis of a new restricted fund. The vast majority of the church’s income is from donations from members. Costs were £30,936.89 for the church operation and £20,037.97 for the foodbank. This left the church with small operating surplus of £224.55 with the Foodbank having an operating surplus of £4436.89. £7134.00 was spent on new equipment and refurbishment from the Family Hub donations. The main item of expenditure each year is the salary of the pastor, who is also a trustee of the charity. The operating expenditure includes utility and maintenance bills as well as cleaning costs. In addition, the church is responsible for the upkeep of the building that it uses. During the course of 2013, the ownership of the church building transferred from a separate trust at nil value to the ownership of trustees of the old PGC charity (1137804). In 2021 ownership was transferred to the new charity (1185776) at a nil value given that the asset was already fully depreciated and had been valued as nil under the previous charity. The policy of the trustees with regard to reserves is to aim to keep at least £8,000 of reserves, which represents about three months of basic running costs. The purpose of keeping the reserve is to cover downturns in giving or to allow funds for urgent works on the building which we use. Unrestricted Church funds stood at £14307.96 at the end of the year. Members of the congregation continuing to be generous in their donations, on which the church is wholly dependent. ## **Public Benefit** The trustees have taken note of the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and have complied with their duty to take due regard to this guidance in exercising their powers and duties. ## **Objectives and Activities** The objects of the Trust are to advance the Christian faith and to relieve sickness and financial hardship. The focus of its activities is in Wareham in Dorset, but it also sponsors missionary and relief activities overseas. The Church meets together to worship every Sunday morning. It also hosts a wide range of weekly activities, both for church members and for non-members. These activities include weekly home-groups where church members meet to pray, worship and study together. We host a number of activities including the Foodbank, a parent and toddler group, a singing and drama club and two groups who work on counselling people with addictions. These activities together form our efforts to achieve our vision to “love God, love one another and love the lost”. ## **Achievements and Performance** With the pandemic now seemingly behind us, church services were uninterrupted during the year, but we continue to make all sermons available online through YouTube. Small groups continued to meet in varying formats through the year, with their activities focussed on prayer and bible study. While the church building is normally used each week by different agencies in a variety of community work. A new addition in 2022 was a new parent and toddler group which aims to fill the gap created during the pandemic when many such groups ceased to work. In September 2011, a Food Bank was established in the church with members of the congregation and other local churches donating food each week for distribution to people who need it. The local Citizens’ Advice Bureau forms an effective link to identify people who can use this service. Demand for the Food Bank grew considerably in the first part of the pandemic and between 30 and 50 families benefit from it each week. The Church continues to host this valuable work. Support for the Foodbank also grew during the year, with donations made to the Foodbank being in a separate bank account from the main church account to make the administration of restricted funds more straightforward. The driving force behind this work had been Lynn Crabb who gave her time selflessly to meeting the needs of people in the area. Tragically Lynn died suddenly just before Christmas. Work has continued led by a newly employed team member with a group of active volunteers. The church aims to give at least 10% of its income each year to support mission and relief work. In 2022, donations were made in support of Serenity, Compassion and an independent evangelist. ## **Plans for Future Periods** The church continues to seek to bring the Good News of Jesus to the community in Wareham, through what we say and how we live. This forms the core part of all our future plans as we operate the life of the church. The work for the Family Hub will necessitate continued work on the church building and facilities in order to be able to serve our community more effectively. We will continue to review the structure of the Foodbank following the passing of Lynn Crabb in 2022. A part time member of staff will enable this work to continue and we will look at ways to develop the work further during the year, including growing our volunteer base and encouraging participation and socialisation among those who benefit from the Foodbank. ## **Receipts** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Receipts Jan-Dec 2022
TOTAL Unrestricted Restricted (Family Hub) Restricted (Foodbank)
£
Tithes & Offerings 60,481.95 23,278.80 13,695.00 23508.15
Gift Aid Tax Claims 6,775.08 3,980.87 1,827.50 966.71
Interest 1.77 1.77
Misc. 0.00 0.00
Invoices for space 2,550.00 2,550.00
Foodbank Rent 1,350.00 1,350.00
Sub-total 71,158.80 71,158.80 31,161.44 15,522.50 24,474.86
Total 71,158.80 31,161.44 15,522.50 24,474.86
Payments
Salaries & NI - Pastor 23,155.62 23,155.62
Expenses - Pastor 3,006.75 3,006.75
Youth work 0.00 0.00
Furniture & Equipment 7,134.00 7,134.00
Repairs to Furniture & Equipment 255.72 255.72
Cleaning 192.00 192.00
Gas & Electricity 1,681.60 1,681.60
Insurance 768.60 768.60
Printing, Stationery & Ministry Supplies 0.00 0.00
Subscriptions & Fees 371.00 371.00
Catering Supplies 0.00 0.00
Gifts & Donations 1,272.00 1,272.00
Legal 0.00 0.00
Foodbank 20,037.97 0.00 20037.97
Advertising 93.60 93.60
Speakers 140.00 140.00
Misc 0.00 0.00
Sub-total 58,108.86 58,108.86 30,936.89 7,134.00 20,037.97
Total 58,108.86 30,936.89 7,134.00 20,037.97
Surplus/Deficit 13,049.94 224.55 8,388.50 4,436.89
Cash Balances (from statements)
Opening January 1st  14,083.41 810.77 10910.11
Closing December 30th  14,307.96 9,199.27 15347.00
13,049.94 224.55 8,388.50 4,436.89
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Seclion A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of p￿rt￿k Gateway Church On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022 Charlty no Ilf any) 1185776 Sot oul on pag•s I report to trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ih8 Trusl-l for the year erKled 3111212022 Responsibilities and As the tharity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts canied out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying oui my examination. I have followed the applicable Direclions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb} of the Act. I have completed my eXamina￿n. I that no material mailers have come to my attention in connection with the exam¥)alion which gives me cause to believe that in, any material Trspect.. accountiTrJ records were r*)t kept in accordance Wbth section 130 of the Act c the accounls do not ac￿rd with the accountirNJ r￿rdS Independent examinerfs statement I have no ¢01￿emS and have come across no other matters in conneL%ion wth the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enab￿ a propef understsnding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Sign￿. Dato: 2410912023 Name: Steven Paul DoLqn Relevant professional qualificalion{s) or body (If any): Asscciation of Accounting Technicians. M.A.A.T Member Nurnber 6261442 Address: 21 Gore Hil. San(fford Wareham, Dorset BH20 7AL Section B Disclosure Only complele if exami￿[ needs to hKJhlight matters of concern {see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). IER Octobor 2018 Glvo here brief dgtsils of any it8ms that thè examlner wlshes to disclose. None ￿Uired IER O¢tob•r 2018