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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Charity Registration Number 1186057

Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Eastbourne Christian Resources was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to reconstruct the legal form of the former unincorporated trust, known as The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust charity registration number 259742 from 1 February 2020 with its purposes and beneficiary class remaining unchanged

Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

Eastbourne Christian Resources

Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

Contents

Page
Trustees’ Annual Report 1 – 5
Independent Examiner’s Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Statement of Financial Position 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 - 15

Eastbourne Christian Resources

Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

Legal and Administrative information

Legal Status

Eastbourne Christian Resources is a Charitable Incorporate Organisation, registered with the Charity Commission on 30 October 2019, registered number 1186057

The Charity also uses the name “Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre” within the scope of its activities.

Trustees

Mr K Campbell Mr R Clark Mr C A Jackson Mrs S Medway Mr H S Thornett Mr R E Wilkinson

Secretary Mr C A Jackson To 1 April 2020 Mrs S Medway From 1 April 2020

Principal address

Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre 91-93 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3PL

Independent examiner

Mr M N Preece BA FCA DChA, Price and Company, 30-32 Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4SH

Contact Information

Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre Telephone: 01323 732070 Website: www.christianresourcecentre.com

Senior Management

Mr D Ingham, Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre Business Manager Mrs D Melvin, Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre Joint Manager Mrs C Paskins, Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre Joint Manager

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

The trustees of Eastbourne Christian Resources present their report for the year ended 31 January 2021, together with the unaudited, independently examined, financial statements of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (FRS102) (second edition).

Eastbourne Christian Resources was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to reconstruct the legal form of the former unincorporated trust, known as The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust charity registration number 259742 from 1 February 2020 with its purposes and beneficiary class remaining unchanged (FRS102 module 27 charity mergers).

Objectives and activities

The objects of the charity are the furtherance of the Christian Gospel in the United Kingdom or elsewhere for the public benefit and for the promotion of the Lord’s work in any way which the CIO shall deem fit. Its main activity has been the establishment of a Christian Resource Centre for the provision of Christian resources, Bibles, commentaries, biographies, music CD and DVD, for the promotion of Christianity and the encouragement of Christian witness in Eastbourne and further afield, for the benefit of the public good.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake for the public benefit.

Achievements and performance

The reporting period began on 1 February 2020 with great enthusiasm from our joint managers, who had recently attended the annual Christian Resources Together national conference, where our Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre was awarded winner in the Independent Small Christian Retailer of the Year 2019 category. It had been an uplifting experience, together with the charity celebrating the achievement of continuing to operate in the Seaside Road premises for fifty years.

Although the origins of the charity arose in the aftermath of World War II, with a desire to provide the gospel message in Christian literature, the formation of The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust did not take place until 1969. Through all the amazing changes in retailing, technology and the economics of running a high street shop, this is a testament to the continuing need for Christian mission in the town. The charity’s legal structure had recently been changed by the formation of a charitable incorporated organisation, in the new name of Eastbourne Christian Resources, which transferred and continued the charity’s objectives and activities.

Unfortunately, within weeks the COVID-19 emergency began in March 2020 with closure of the Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre. The charity was able to continue at a vastly reduced operation, with telephone and online orders and postal despatch to valued customers.

The trustees were grateful for the government Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and arranged for four of the five paid employees to be furloughed, until plans for restarting operations could be developed. All volunteers were asked to self-isolate in accordance with the government instructions.

The business manager was able to despatch the telephone orders, and attend to financial matters, including applications for the small business grants and submitting furlough grant requests, for which the trustees are extremely grateful.

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

Achievements and performance (continued)

Costs were reduced, in as much as was possible, to minimise overheads, but the massive decline in income meant operations would have been unsustainable over more than a few months.

According to the government instructions for easing of lockdown and welcome advice from the Booksellers Association, arrangements for safe working, signage, and distancing were put in place, ready for limited reopening in July. Although able to reopen, during the summer months, activity levels were limited by the continued pandemic.

The reporting period ended on 31 January 2021, with Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre still closed in the middle of the third national lockdown, and only able to continue at a vastly reduced operation, with telephone and on-line orders and postal despatch to our customers.

The trustees express special thanks for the help and support provided by local donors.

The trustees are grateful to all the staff and volunteer helpers for their dedicated service throughout the year, of continuing to work in particularly adverse conditions, whilst still maintaining passion and commitment for the ministry.

Financial review

The results for the year ended 31 January 2021 are shown in the attached financial statements. Following the reconstruction of the legal form of the former unincorporated trust, known as The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust charity registration number 259742 from 1 February 2020, with its purposes and beneficiary class remaining unchanged, the attached financial statements show comparative amounts from the former The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust.

Total income of £68,551 as shown on page 7 and in notes 2 to 5 on page 11, was less than the previous year.

Donations, gratefully received from supporters of the charity, at £270, were less than those in the previous period.

Income from charitable activity at £39,180 was lower than expected; reflecting the difficult trading conditions. However, in recognition of the government lockdown regulations, the charity received £9,419 by way of furlough grant under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and £17,812 other grants as shown on page 7 and in note 3 on page 11.

Resources expended of £68,441 were lower than the previous period, due to the reduced activity level, as shown on page 7 and in notes 6 to 10 on pages 11 to 13.

The result of charitable trading activities, including the government grants directly related to the enforced restrictions from the covid-19 pandemic, was a deficit of £2,030, and the overall result, including generated funds and loss on investment, was a deficit for the year of £6,273 as shown on page 7.

The balance sheet showed sufficient net current assets amount at £32,674, with cash balances sufficient to cover current creditors, as shown on page 8 and in notes 12 to 18 on pages 13 to 15.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation, incorporated by the Charity Commission on the 30 October 2019, and began operations on 1 February 2020.

During the previous year 2019, the trustees considered the legal structure of the charity. It had been an unincorporated trust, constituted by a deed, and known as The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust, charity registration number 259742, which had no legal identity except by its trustees. After considering the obligations and responsibilities of continuing to operate as an unincorporated trust, the trustees unanimously agreed that an unincorporated trust, constituted by a deed, was no longer fit for purpose under present legal complications, and therefore, to form a charitable incorporated organisation to take over the ownership and operation of the charity.

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

Structure, governance and management (continued)

The trustees of The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust duly formulated a foundation model constitution of a charitable incorporated organisation whose only voting members are its charity trustees. The full board of six trustees of The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust, all volunteered to be the board of trustees of the new charitable incorporated organisation. The trustees duly made application to the Charity Commission and on 30 October 2019, in the name of Eastbourne Christian Resources, a new charity was entered onto the Register of Charities, with the registered charity number 1186057.

The trustees of both Eastbourne Christian Resources, charity registration number 1186057, and The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust, charity registration number 259742, unanimously agreed to receive and transfer the assets between them, with effect after the financial year ended 31 January 2020. Eastbourne Christian Resources, CIO, undertook to receive all assets, liabilities, contracts and property with the full commitment to continue the same charitable work as before.

The trustees submit this annual report and accounts as the first operations of Eastbourne Christian Resources, covering the year from 1 February 2020 to 31 January 2021.

The charity constitution provides for a minimum of three trustees, with no maximum. New trustees are to be appointed by the existing trustees, a majority of whom must approve the necessary resolution. Such persons are to be made aware of their responsibilities, the history and procedures of the charity and should receive a copy of the previous year's accounts.

Trustees' meetings are usually held quarterly to consider the management accounts for the previous quarter, and receive reports from the managers of the Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre. In addition, special meetings are held as necessary to consider any other issues that may arise and the trustees are in frequent contact with each other.

The trustees annually review the risks that the charity faces. Those relating to the premises and employment of staff have been covered by proper procedures and insurance. Trading performance is kept under constant review and the profitability of the Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre monitored carefully. The financial security of the charity is assured by the ownership of the freehold property.

Plans for the future

The terrible effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, indicated above under achievements and performance and financial review prompted the trustees to review the charity’s operations. The trustees were all too aware, that the pandemic had resulted in the closure of the shop, and as a consequence, our revenue stream has almost completely halted. Attempts were made to keep going by making use of government schemes and grants, but the trustees began to think we were no longer honourable to depend on donations and grants to support falling trade.

Like many other activities, we are not immune to the current problems. However, not wanting to simply react to the pandemic, but to take a much broader overview, the trustees considered the charity’s performance over the last fourteen years. Several factors were determined.

On the good side, over the years we have done much to address the issues of; how to increase sales; gain better profit margins from suppliers; control stock, reduce overheads, receive donations and develop the charity website and social media contacts. We have many people to thank, past and present, for dedication, skill and commitment in every area of the charity. We also express gratitude to friends of ECRC, many churches and donor organisations for much support over many years. God’s providence has shone in the Seaside Road Centre and far beyond.

On the bad side was the realisation that the world around us has changed, from the rise of e-books, downloads, online shopping, websites, social media and cultural preferences, to pandemic and lockdowns. The resultant facts of declining activity speak for themselves. And if the formula for operating Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre was coming to an end, no one was to blame.

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

Plans for the future (continued)

To some extent, in planning for the future, it became self-evident that to continue the same style and level of activity as before was not a viable option for the charity going forward. Having looked at various projections, it was clear that in moving forward, we must restructure the activity. This would require: liquidating stock, reducing outgoings, reducing payroll costs, and seeking new funding opportunities and partnerships based on our charitable mission, the objects of which are “the furtherance of the Christian Gospel in the UK or elsewhere and for the promotion of the Lord’s work.”

The trustees had no desire to close the charity, but were very aware of their collective legal responsibility to ensure that all donations, legacies and funds generated, are used to further the aims and objectives of the charity.

Reducing and modifying the trading operation would require some planning, with an impact on all staff and affect their current employment contracts. A vision of a new way forward had to be developed.

2020 has certainly been a testing time in many ways, and as much as the trustees’ regret having to make plans as to how and when to start reducing trading operations, they realise that such hard decisions had to be made.

The trustees are enthusiastic about reshaping the charity’s activities, so as to continue to provide a range of resources to residents of, and visitors to Eastbourne, and provide for churches, conferences and others further afield. Use of the website will be advertised and encouraged. Also, the active use of social media and Amazon on-line sales will be promoted to enable us to reach a wider audience. Changes are expected to be made at the Seaside Road premises to provide a multi-purpose Christian resource centre and meeting place.

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, albeit in a restructured activity. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Eastbourne Christian Resources, CIO, 91-93 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PL

Mr Clem A Jackson (Chairman) Trustee dated 17 June 2021

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Eastbourne Christian Resources

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Eastbourne Christian Resources (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2021, which are set out on pages 7 to 15.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act

(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous paragraph has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

M N Preece BA FCA DChA Chartered Accountant Price & Company 30-32 Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4SH

Dated: 17 June 2021

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Statement of Financial Activities including Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

Note
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Government grants
3
Charitable activities
4
Investment income
5
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Costs of Christian Resource Centre
6
Total expenditure
Net income/ (expenditure)
before investment gains/ (losses)
Net gains/ (losses) on investments
11
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year/Net movement in funds
Fund balances at 31 January 2020
Fund balances at 31 January 2021
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
funds
funds
funds
2021
2021
2020
£
£
£
270
270
5,150
27,231
27,231
-
39,180
39,180
83,926
1,870
1,870
2,424
Total
funds
2020
£
5,150
-
83,926
2,424
68,551
68,551
91,500
91,500
68,441
68,441
98,788
98,788
68,441
68,441
98,788
98,788
110
110
(7,288)
(6,383)
(6,383)
3,696
(7,288)
3,696
(6,273)
(6,273)
(3,592)
107,413
107,413
111,005
(3,592)
111,005
101,140
101,140
107,413
107,413

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

Following the reconstruction of the legal form of the former unincorporated trust, known as The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust charity registration number 259742 from 1 February 2020, with its purposes and beneficiary class remaining unchanged, the financial statements show comparative amounts from the former The Helmet (Eastbourne) Trust (FRS102 module 27 charity mergers).

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Balance Sheet as at 31 January 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Investments
13
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Stocks
15
Debtors
16
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
17
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
18
Net charity funds
2021
£
£
29,505
38,961
68,466
23,523
1,125
11,673
36,321
3,647
32,674
101,140
101,140
101,140
101,140
2021
£
£
29,505
38,961
68,466
23,523
1,125
11,673
36,321
3,647
32,674
101,140
101,140
101,140
101,140
2020
£
£
30,909
45,344
76,253
25,947
483
13,610
40,040
8,880
31,160
107,413
107,413
107,413
107,413
2020
£
£
30,909
45,344
76,253
25,947
483
13,610
40,040
8,880
31,160
107,413
107,413
107,413
107,413
68,466
32,674
76,253
31,160
36,321
3,647
40,040
8,880
101,140 107,413
101,140 107,413
101,140 107,413
101,140 107,413

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

The accounts were approved by the trustees on 2021

Mr Clem A Jackson Mr Robert E Wilkinson (Chairman) Trustee Trustee

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

1 Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (FRS 102) (second edition). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The accounts have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these accounts are rounded to the nearest £.

The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.

The total unrestricted funds of the charity must be applied in accordance with the objects of the CIO as set out in clause 5 of the constitution of Eastbourne Christian Resources, Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered 30 October 2019.

1.4 Income recognition

Income is recognised on receipt by the charity or when the charity has entitlement to the income, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the income will be received.

Donation income is recognised on receipt by the charity or when notified it may be deferred income. Gifts of donated goods for resale or distribution are recognised as income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value to the charity. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.

Legacy gifts are recognised on a case by case basis, depending on being notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and the receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

1 Accounting policies (Continued)

1.4 Income recognition (continued)

All income is reported gross when raised by the charity, with any fee charged for fundraising reported as a fundraising expense and not offset against fundraising gross income recognised in the accounts. However, in the case of individuals not employed by, or contracted by, the charity who are acting on a purely voluntary basis and outside of the charity’s control, the charity recognises the net amount remitted.

1.5 Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Support costs are those incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity. Administration and governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the Charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets other than freehold land are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Freehold land is not depreciated Freehold buildings 2 % on original cost, annually Equipment, furniture and fittings 20 % on a straight-line basis

Items of equipment are capitalised when costing over £250.

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Stock

Stock consists of purchased goods for resale. Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Items donated for resale or distribution are recognised at fair value as described in note 1.4 above.

1.8 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received.

1.9 Retirement benefits

Payments to retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. The cost of providing benefits is determined separately for each participating employee.

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

2
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
Legacies
3
Government grants
Support grants
Job Retention Scheme
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2021
funds
2020
£
£
£
£
270
270
150
150
-
-
5,000
5,000
270
270
5,150
5,150
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2021
funds
2020
£
£
£
£
17,812
17,812
-
-
9,419
9,419
-
-
27,231
27,231
-
-

The trustees’ report financial review on page 3, relates the government grants arising from the enforced restrictions of the covid-19 pandemic, directly to the charitable trading activities.

4
Income from charitable activities
Sale of goods
5
Investment income
Investment dividend income
6
Charitable activities
Costs of Christian Resource
Centre
Cost of goods sold
Share of support costs (note7)
Share of governance costs (note8)
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2021
funds
2020
£
£
£
£
39,180
39,180
83,926
83,926
39,180
39,180
83,926
83,926
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2021
funds
2020
£
£
£
£
1,870
1,870
2,424
2,424
1,870
1,870
2,424
2,424
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2021
funds
2020
£
£
£
£
23,357
23,357
50,037
50,037
44,334
44,334
48,001
48,001
750
750
750
750
68,441
68,441
98,788
98,788

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

7
Support costs
Staff costs
Depreciation charges
Postages and carriage
Advertising
Credit card charges
Computer costs
Printing and stationery
Telephone costs
Travel and subsistence
Staff and volunteer costs
Miscellaneous expenses
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Rates and water
Insurance
External event expenses
Total
8
Governance costs
Accountancy
Unrestricted
Total
Basis of
costs
2021
allocation
£
£
35,048
35,048
Staff time
1,404
1,404
986
986
-
-
723
723
1,306
1,306
70
70
483
483
-
-
154
154
511
511
1,808
1,808
434
434
36
36
1,211
1,211
160
160
44,334
44,334
Unrestricted
Total
Basis of
costs
2021
allocation
£
£
750
750
Governance
750
750
Unrestricted
Total
Basis of
costs
2020
allocation
£
£
34,389
34,389
Staff time
1,186
1,186
1.733
1.733
25
25
761
761
1,377
1,377
270
270
1,023
1,023
162
162
944
944
727
727
1,648
1,648
638
638
771
771
1,103
1,103
1,244
1,244
48,001
48,001
Unrestricted
Total
Basis of
costs
2020
allocation
£
£
750
750
Governance
750
750

The support costs and governance costs are apportioned to the activity of the Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

9 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Sales and administration
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Pension costs
2021
2020
Number
Number
5
5
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2021
funds
2020
£
£
£
£
34,412
34,412
33,795
33,795
636
636
594
594
35,048
35,048
34,389
34,389

Employer’s National Insurance costs during the year were offset by the government Employment Allowance.

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.

11
Gains/ (losses) on investments
Fixed asset investment revaluation
to quoted market value
12
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 February 2020
Additions
At 31 January 2021
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2020
Depreciation charge for the year
At 31 January 2021
Carrying amount
At 1 February 2021
At 31 January 2020
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2021
funds
2020
£
£
£
£
(6,383)
(6,383)
3,696
3,696
Land and
buildings
Equipment
Furniture
and fittings
Total
Total
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
£
50,466
6,633
12,620
69,719
69,719
-
-
-
-
-
50,466
6,633
12,620
69,719
69,719
20,264
6,010
12,536
38,810
37,624
1,009
311
84
1,404
1,186
21,273
6,321
12,620
40,214
38,810
29,193
312
-
29,505
30,909
30,202
623
84
30,909
32,095

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Eastbourne Christian Resources

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) for the Year Ended 31 January 2021

13 Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 February 2020
Additions
Reductions
Revaluations
At 31 January 2021
Carrying value
At 31 January 2021
At 31 January 2020
Listed
investments
Total
£
£
45,344
45,344
-
-
-
-
(6,383)
(6,383)
38,961
38,961
38,961
38,961
45,344
45,344

The fair value of listed investments is determined by reference to the quoted price of identical assets in an active market at the balance sheet date.

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Financial instruments
Financial assets:
Resources available to the charity
Debtors and cash at bank and in hand
Financial liabilities
Claims on the charity’s resources
Trade, other creditors and accruals
15
Stock
Books
Media (music, CD’s, DVD’s)
Cards
Gifts and stationery
16
Debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
2021
2020
£
£
12,798
14,093
3,647
8,880
2021
2020
£
£
14,419
16,112
2,035
2,520
3,784
3,973
3,285
3,342
23,523
25,947
2021
2020
£
£
-
358
1,125
125
1,125
483
2021
2020
£
£
2,504
6,614
393
1,283
750
983
3,647
8,880

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Analysis of net assets between funds
Fund balances at 31 January 2021
are represented by:
Tangible fixed assets and investments
Current assets/ (liabilities)
Net fund balances
Unrestricted
Total
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2021
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
£
68,466
68,466
76,253
76,253
32,674
32,674
31,160
31,160
101,140
101,140
107,413
107,413

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