2022-12-31-accounts - The Bridge Church Birmingham

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THE BRIDGE CHURCH BIRMINGHAM

Registered Charity: 1186458

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT

AND

INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2022

Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ

Mobile: 07710 456376

E-mail: luke-silver@puresilver.org.uk

Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts

Receipts and Payment Accounts

Report to the trustees/members of The Bridge Church Birmingham

Registered Charity Number 1186458

On the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2022

Set out on the following pages

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity¹s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

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 Commissioners. 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

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
• To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed L A Silver

Date: 10 May 2023

Luke Silver HNC Business & Finance Accountancy Practitioner

25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Council

Introduction

Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for their hard work. I will therefore keep my comments to a minimum.

Charity Law and Financial Regulations

The independent examination has been carried out in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).

Signing of Accounts

I shall be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed.

Conclusion

There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification or for further assistance.

Luke Silver

Date: 10 May 2023

THE BRIDGE CHURCH BIRMINGHAM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2022

ACTIVITIES REVIEW

The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts.

The object of the charitable incorporated organisation is the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith and in such ways as the Charity Trustees may from time to time, think fit.

TRUSTEES

The trustees during the year were as follows:

Errol Lawson

Lee Button

Yvonne Brooks

Tobi Labeodan

STATEMENT

We certify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief.

SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES

Please print name:

Date:

The Bridge Church Birmingham Registered Charity No: 1186458

Summary Receipts and Payments For The Year Ended 31st December 2022

	2021 £	2022 £		2021 £	2022 £
Giving (see note 1) Other Income (see note 2) Investment A/C (see note 3)	31,418 28,410 0	47,709 41,684 0	Pastoral & Ministry Costs (see note 4) Church Family (see note 5) Establishment Costs (see note 6) Administration (see note 7)	5,620 13,726 28,915 6,224	5,762 15,348 48,276 12,965
	59,828	89,393		54,485	82,351

Opening Balance 01.01.22 Barclays Account 93251403 Tangible Assets Total		Closing Balance @ 31.12.22 5,597 Barclays 1,397 Account 93251403 26,788 Tangible Assets Other Assets 123,175 Total			3,186 4,447 31,985 1,206
					123,175

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Summary

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The Bridge Church Birmingham Registered Charity No: 1186458

Receipts for the year ended 31st December 2022

£ £ 2021	£ £ 2021	£ £ 2022	£ £ 2022
31,418 0	31,418 28,410 0	47,709 0	47,709 41,684 0
0 6,245 0 0 0 98 19,635 422 10 0 2,000 0 0 0		10,744 7,456 912 834 457 0 1,508 40 500 6,789 9,000 2,260 17 1,167
0		0

	59,828		89,393

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Inc

The Bridge Church Birmingham Registered Charity No: 1186458

Payments for the year ended 31st December 2022

£ £ 2021	£ £ 2021	£ £ 2022	£ £ 2022
856 1,360 2,175 1,000 160 0 69	5,620 13,726 28,915 6,224	868 0 2,200 300 1,175 1,000 219	5,762 15,348 48,276 12,965
0 50 1,491 170 1,363 171 10,068 250 163 0 0		0 30 150 82 4,060 191 8,927 109 0 134 1,665
0 670 2,952 2,368 262 189 17,850 4,624		246 654 0 2,382 1,877 3,687 36,000 3,430
0 134 750 598 300 910 141 12 1,541 300 738 600 200		3,868 1,153 1,380 0 0 0 251 0 2,710 700 1,215 924 764

	54,485		82,351

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Exps

The Bridge Church Birmingham Registered Charity No: 1186458

Statement of Assets and Liabilities As At 31st December 2022

	£
Fixed Assets Furniture & Fixtures Total Fixed Assets Loan to Individuals Current Assets Bank Balances: Barclays Account 93251403 Women's Ministry Stock - Apostle Arome Osayi Total Current Assets Total Assets Current Liabilites NIL Net Assets	31,985
	31,985 400 3,186 4,447 139 667
	8,439
	40,824
	0
	40,824

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Assets

The Bridge Church Birmingham

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

The trustees present their annual report and the financial accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Administrative information

The Bridge Church Brimingham is situated on 86 Watery Lane, Middleway, Birmingham, B9 HN. It is part of the Assembly of God and a charity registered with the Charity Commission no 1186458.

This is the list of Trustees who have served during the year for which the accounts are being reported, January to December 2021.

PASTOR

Mr. Errol Lawson

CHURCH LEADERS

TREASURER

SECRETARY

ELECTED TRUSTEES MEMEBERS

Errol Lawson Kehinde Lawson Yvonne Brooks Tobi Labeodan Michelle Lynch

SAFEGUARDING CO-OPRDINATOR

Jackie Lawrence

Public Benefit

The Church confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities’ Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the church.

Aim and purposes

The Bridge Church is an Assemblies of God church in Birmingham UK. The trustees and the church leadership work together to promote the mission and vision of the church.

Achievements and performance

Worship and Prayer

The Bridge church are keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. For example, nightly prayers provide a quiet, intimate and reflective environment for worship whilst opportunities are provided for people to engage in programmes for the children and young adults.

This year we are three years into the lease on our new building. We have held baptisms and are hosting wedding blessings. In addition a great deal of time and thought was spent during the year on making best use of the new services. Many have said how much easier it is to access information about the church.

All are welcome to attend our regular services. At present between 40 and 60 adults and children attend the church each week. This number increases when there are baptism services or other special events.

The Church building

The state of the roof has been causing concern for sometime as has the air quality inside the building. Routine maintenance has been carried out and the environmental health team have conducted an inspection. The kitchen has been developed with new cupboards and works station. The exterior of the building has had a paint refresh.

Service to the Community and the Provision of Pastoral Care

Pastoral care mostly takes place in our small groups. This are where individuals or families meet for fellowship and community connection.

Mission and Outreach

Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. The mission and Evangelism is now up and running. Outreach is happening on a bi mot hky basis. We are also sponsoring a local misionionary every month.

Ecumenical Relationships

The church is a member of the Assemblies of God in the UK. From time to time we work alongside other churches in the local area

Financial Review

The Church reports a surplus of £7,042.00 for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 compared to a surplus of £5,343.00 for the previous year.

In the year under review our total income was £89,393.00 a 49.4% increase compared to 2021. 53% of our income comes from Donations, in the year we had £10,744 of Gift aid which relates to 2019 to 2021, we also had a rental income of £9,000.00 for the year.

We spent a total of £82,351.00 during the year under review compared to £54,485.00 the previous year. £5,762 was spent on Pastoral and Ministry Cost, £15,348 was spent on Church family which include conference, worship ministry and hospitality. £48,276.00 was spent on establishment Cost which included rent of £36,000. And then our administration Cost total of £12,965 for the year.

We close the year with a total bank balance of £7,772.00.

Reserves Policy

We are working towards having a reserves policy at the Bridge Church Birmingham to hold in reserves the equivalent of six months’ general running costs. Once establish this policy will be reviewed annually.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Board met as usual every 3 months

Responsibilities of the Trustees

The Trustees are required under the Charities Act 1993 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Church’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Church and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

By order Errol Lawson – Trustees