Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Registered charity: 1186269
EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH (Baptist) Newport
TRUSTEES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
1st January 2022 to 31[st] December 2022
Registered Charity
1186269
Registered Address
Emmanuel Evangelical Church Rutland Place Newport South Wales NP20 2EL
Charity Trustees
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pitt | Minister | |
| Ian Davies | Hon. Secretary & Elder | |
| Gareth James | Elder | |
| Trevor McMillen | Elder | |
| David Pegington | Elder | |
| George Heward | Deacon | |
| Mark Jenkins | Deacon | |
| Neil Jenkins | Hon. Treasurer & Deacon | |
| Paul Jenkins | Deacon | 01/01/22 - 08/08/22 |
| Isaac Lewis | Deacon | |
Independent Examiner
Haines Watts Chartered Accountants - 7 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ
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Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Registered charity: 1186269
Bankers
The Cooperative Bank - 27/29 Commercial Street, Newport NP20 1HJ CAF Bank Ltd - 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ
Aim and Purpose
Emmanuel Evangelical Church is an independent Evangelical Church with objectives as defined in the constitution.
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The Advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily but not exclusively within Newport and the surrounding neighbourhood; and
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Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meeting further the work of the Church.
On occasions this is done in fellowship with other like minded organisations. In pursuance of this aim we are a member of the Associating Evangelical Churches of Wales and Affinity, and we are also a supporter of the Evangelical Movement of Wales.
Structure, Governance and Management
Emmanuel Evangelical Church Constitution and Church Handbook were both adopted on 16[th] October 2019 and were subsequently incorporated as a charity on 11[th] November 2019.
The Church is led by the Minister, Assistant Minister (when appointed), Elders and Deacons who are accountable to the Members of the Church meeting in duly constituted Church Business Meetings.
These are appointed by the membership at our AGM in accordance with the Church Handbook.
Objectives and activities
When planning the activities of the charity, the trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission, and specifically those relating to the advancement of religion.
We are constantly seeking to ensure that we remain relevant and serve God in our community.
Regular public meetings are held for worship, praise and fellowship. In these the teaching of the Bible is expounded and applied. In addition there are more informal meetings held for members of the Church and Congregation for fellowship and edification in the Christian faith. Various other meetings are arranged covering all age groups.
The Church maintains a close interest in the worldwide work of the Christian Church. Besides giving direct financial support to a number of our members who are or have been engaged in missionary or church work at home and abroad, the Church responds to various humanitarian needs that arise amongst communities stricken by disaster. Alongside our regular giving for the local homeless we make regular visits to local residential and care homes where possible.
The Trustees acknowledge the valuable contribution made by unpaid volunteers towards Church activities.
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Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Registered charity: 1186269
Achievements and performance
Although the effects of Covid had waned quite considerably and the vast majority of the restrictions had been lifted, we entered 2022 carefully, as we reintroduced a full midweek ministry programme for the benefit of all ages.
We continued to hold our regular Sunday worship services, which were open to all. These services were attended by people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Live streaming of our Sunday services continued on YouTube, enabling the more vulnerable of the church to worship God, whilst making our services accessible to the wider community. Times of fellowship were also enjoyed by many connected to the church.
Sadly, we lost four members through death, but we were delighted to baptise three people and welcome into church membership fourteen additional members. We also transferred four of our members to other churches, due to their relocation. Our church membership totalled 117 at the end of 2022.
Our midweek ministries provide for people of all ages, including a Toddlers Group, Art and Crafts Group, Children and Youth Groups, Ladies and Men’s Groups. In addition, occasional gatherings took place, including family fun events, fellowship meals, open air ministry, informal interaction with a nearby residential home and school, and involvement in our local Carnival.
Our work to support some of the most needy and vulnerable in our community has continued. One of our members has continued to manage the local Debt Centre in co-operation with CAP (Christians Against Poverty) and this has been greatly appreciated, especially during the present surge in the cost of living.
We have received visits from a number of representatives of Christian organisations in various parts of the world, thus widening our vision and support. One of our members continues to work in Brazil amongst a very poor community. Another family, that had studied in Asia for a number of years, is now working in Bristol, focusing their efforts in the local church, preparing students for their return home in Asia. We continue to support the wider church in Wales and are able to provide preachers for smaller churches in our region.
The activities of the church have been advertised by notices on social media and through the distribution of leaflets, in particular, our church calendar. Our church website address; www.emmanuel-newport.org.uk has been widely disseminated and the site is updated with information about the activities and recorded sermons. Our website is also supplemented on social media, with both Twitter and Facebook accounts.
We are constantly reviewing our activities and practices, with regard to public benefit and to ensure that we remain relevant and serve God in our community. The church remains focused and committed to its core values and seeks to establish and maintain its links within our local community.
Reserves policy
The Church seeks to maintain in the General Fund a minimum operational reserve of three months average expenditure. Designated funds are established where major items of future expenditure are identified. Income and expenditure is reviewed by the trustees every three months. The reserves policy is reviewed annually.
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Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Registered charity: 1186269
Financial review
The church is funded by regular freewill giving from members of the church and congregation, a considerable proportion of which is given as Gift Aid, plus a small number of other donations. We also receive a contribution from Malpas Road Evangelical Church to cover costs for the CAP debt centre. No appeals for income were made outside of the members of the church and congregation.
We send regular financial support to two members via supporting agencies who serve in full time ministry, one in Brazil working with street children and the other a family working in Bristol.
We also fund the Newport Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt centre a shared partnership with Malpas Road Evangelical church.
This year our anniversary offering in October was used to help and support the victims of war in the Ukraine and for the ongoing ministry in Newport.
The balance in the funds that are designated for expenditure over the coming years is:
| Building Maintenance | £6,000 |
|---|---|
| Church Missionary reserve | £22,200 |
| CAP reserve | £9,000 |
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report and accounts.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
| Signature | I. Davies |
T. McMillen |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian Davies | Trevor McMillen |
| Position | Trustee / Elder | Trustee / Elder |
| Date | 01/03/23 | 01/03/23 |
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Statement of Accounts
Statement of Receipts and Payments Period 1[st] January 2022 to 31[st] December 2022
| Receipts GA donation Non GA donation GA tax recovered CAP Debt Centre Other Investment Income Total Receipts Payments Employment Salaries, pension and expenses Mission support Missionary & CAP support, Mission Collections Church Buildings, Utilities & Insurance Church Activities Ministries e.g Toddlers etc Other expenditure General administrative costs Charity expenditure Governance & Examinations Special Major projects Total Payments Net Receipts (Payments) Funds brought from Last year Total funds Carried forward |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds This year Last year 88,004 15,645 103,649 96,195 14,791 7,205 21,995 25,209 10,858 1,416 12,275 24,267 7,940 - 7,940 7,770 - - - - 203 - 203 54 |
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| 121,796 24,266 146,063 153,495 | |
| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds This year Last year 51,199 - 51,199 51,454 35,934 9,836 45,770 50,325 9,269 - 9,269 6,471 8,251 1,347 9,598 5,901 7,945 - 7,945 4,059 1,020 - 1,020 1,176 449 - 449 60,140 |
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| 114,068 11,183 125,251 179,525 | |
| 7,729 13,083 20,811 - 26,031 70,919 12,967 83,887 109,917 |
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| 78,648 26,050 104,698 83,887 |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
| Current Assets Co-Operative bank (Current) Co-Operative bank (Saving) CAF Bank (90 day notice) Cash in Hand (Floats) Total Liabilities Pending Employment costs Pending float payments Total Net Assets |
General funds Designated funds Restricted funds Total funds 15,930 3,000 23,080 42,010 17,409 34,200 - 51,609 12,790 - - 12,790 519 - - 519 |
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| 46,648 37,200 23,080 106,928 | |
| 1,341 - - 1,341 889 - - 889 |
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| 2,230 - - 2.230 | |
| 44,418 37,200 23,080 104,698 |
Tangible Assets
Items of £500 or more are recorded as expenditure in the year they are purchased and also listed on the asset register which is depreciated each year.
As at the balance sheet date, the values of fixed assets held by the charity are as follows:
| Nature of asset | Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Freehold land and buildings | 364,570 |
| IT & Audio/Visual equipment | 8,154 |
| Fixtures, fittings & other equipment | 13,629 |
| Total | 386,353 |
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Notes to the Financial statements ending 31[st] December 2022
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 on a receipts and payments basis. Donations and other income are accounted for when received and tax refunds under gift aid are credited to the respective funds as and when the tax refunds are received. Expenditure is accounted for when payments are initiated.
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular a purpose. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific causes and organisations.
2. Trustees’ Renumeration
Remuneration of Trustees is permitted and regulated by the Governing Document. The following Trustees received remuneration (taxable pay) and are entitled to claim expenses in connection with their role within the church (not for acting as trustee).
| Name | Role | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pitt | Minister | Salary & Pension | 36,313 |
| Neil Jenkins | CAP Debt Centre Manager | Salary & Pension | 9,755 |
The church operates a defined contribution pension scheme for those eligible.
3. Transactions with Trustees & Connected parties
The following payments from general funds have been made to individuals who are trustees or connected to them.
| Connected party | Relationship | Nature of transaction | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| J McMillen | Related to Trustee | Support for oversees service | 5,570 |
| M Jenkins | Trustee | Training fees (TTC) | 399 |
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4. Fund movement summary
The following shows the fund balances and movement over the period.
| Fund | Type | Brought Forward |
Incoming Resources |
Outgoing Resources |
Transfers | Carried Forward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Fund | UnRestricted | 33,719 | 121,796 | 114,068 | 2,970 | 44,418 |
| Christian Societies & Workers (CSW) |
Restricted | 2,830 | 22,520 | 9,836 | -2,970 | 12,544 |
| Benevolent | Restricted | 8,446 | 975 | 1,257 | - | 8,164 |
| CAP Benevolent | Restricted | 1,692 | 771 | 90 | - | 2,373 |
| CAP Reserve | Designated | 9,000 | - | - | - | 9,000 |
| Church Missionary Reserve |
Designated | 22,200 | - | - | - | 22,200 |
| Major General BuildingWorks |
Designated | 6,000 | - | - | - | 6,000 |
| Totals | 83,887 | 146,063 | 125,251 | - | 104,698 |
5. Restricted fund donations
The following is a breakdown of donations (including expected gift aid) that were over £500 and for the Restricted Christian Societies & Workers (CSW) fund given through the various collections in the year.
| Recipient | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EMW | Communion | 564 |
| Open-Air Mission | Communion | 570 |
| London Seminary (LS) | Communion | 558 |
| Union (formerly WEST) | Communion | 533 |
| LS (Lloyd-Jones Fund) | Communion | 723 |
| Tear Fund | Communion | 675 |
| Barnabas Fund | Communion | 553 |
| MAF | Communion | 800 |
| Christian Institute | Communion | 799 |
| TASTE | Prayer mtg | 539 |
| Romanian Ministries | Prayer mtg | 1156 |
| Cullen Family | Prayer mtg | 684 |
| Open Doors | Prayer mtg | 514 |
| EMF | Prayer mtg | 581 |
| Ukraine Relief | Special | 2225 |
| Anniversary (EMF/General) | Special | 5940 |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH (BAPTIST) NEWPORT
Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Emmanuel Evangelical Church (Baptist) Newport
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Emmanuel Evangelical Church (Baptist) Newport (the Trust) for the period ended 31 December 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
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 in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Stephen Lucey FCA
Independent examiner Haines Watts Wales LLP
7, Neptune Court Vanguard Way Cardiff CF24 5PJ
Date: 26/05/2023