# **Trustees’ Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the period** **From 1[st] April 2022 Period start date To 31[st] March 2023 Period end date** **Charity name: Yeo Valley Christian Fellowship** **Charity registration number:1186459** ## Contents Trustees Report Pages 2 – 3 Accountant/Examiners Report Page 4 Financial Report Pages 5 - 8 1 ## _**Objectives and Activities**_ Summary of purposes: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL BASIS OF FAITH SET OUT IN THE ANNEX TO THE CONSTITUTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF LAPFORD, DEVON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. Main activities: In addition to meeting together for fellowship, the Church have purchased a local building which is used as a drop in café, foodbank and by the community for other activities. Statement re Charity Commission guidance: The trustees have regarded the Charity Commission guides whenever there have been decisions to make on the actions of the charity and continue to administer the governance of the fellowship under the Charitable Incorporated Organisation. ## _**Achievements and Performance**_ Summary of main achievements: Over recent years The Ark has been a shining light within its work of the foodbank but also in its role as a hub within Lapford and the wider community. As times become more financially challenging the food bank will be even busier. As well as this the other facilities of The Ark will be even more important to give support to those in and around the village. The compassionate fund is continuing to be administered by the management of The Ark and with the other areas of The Ark these are an important means of our Christian outreach. More recently there has been a space opened upstairs to use as a library/reading area. Despite Covid the charity has been able to maintain a positive financial position. ## _**Structure, Governance and Management**_ Description of charity trusts: The Charity is made up of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Association Model) and is controlled by its trust deed. Trustee selection methods: Within the Trustees we have a rolling period of service after which a Trustee will stand down. There then follows a voting process regarding election. ## _**Reference and Administrative Details**_ Any other name: The Charity is known as Yeo Valley Christian Fellowship and also uses the name Lapford Community Church. Registered Company Number: 1186459 Charity’s principal address: Village Stores, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6PZ Trustees: Sally Rowden (Chair) Jeremy Turner (Secretary) Jacqueline Hooper (Treasurer) Briony Clinch Lorraine Kigongo Stephen Bragg Phillip Burrow 2 Trustees Statement approved and signed on behalf of the Trustees 26[th] January 2024. Mrs Jacqueline Hooper (esignature) 3 INC*EPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE YEO VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We reix)rt on the accounts of the Trustfor ihe period endgj 31 March 2022. which are sel (XA on pagES 1 2. Respective responsibl11￿*¥ oItFustees examlner The charity'5 IFu5tees are resw)*ble forthe prep3rabon of the accoun15. The chariW$ Iwsiees c￿sider that an audit Is not required for this year under section 144 01 th8 ChariiiÈs Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Act") and th81 èn IDdepen¢ent examin81ion Is fieeded. a. examine the accounis under section 145 of the Charit￿5 Act b. lo folluw ihe procedures laid tro￿￿ in Ihe general Dir&¢tions givan by the Charty Commission under SeGlion 145lsllbl of the Ch8nii8s Act, and ¢. to Stsle whelherparticulor matters have come to attenbon. Ba$1$ of independent ex8minèe$ 5tatoment Our examination w8$ caFrYad out in accordarte wlh the general Direction5 given by the Charity C￿mMiSsIOn. An examinaliDn In¢ludes a review Df the at￿t?111)g records kept by the chadty and a comparison of the accounts pre5enla wilh those records.11 a150 Includes consideration of any umususl itsms or disc105ures in Ihe &CCDunls. and seeking explanation5 from the I￿$t￿e5 conceming any such matters. The pr￿ed￿re$ undertaken rto not provide all Ihe evidence IhaT would be required In 8n 8Jdil 8nd consequenuy no opinion 1$ yiven 3s Lo whether the accounts present a'lruE and fairf wew snd the rerth is Iimrted to those m8llers sel out in the siabm8nl bdDW. Independent Èxamlnevs statement In contyecuon wrylh examination. no material matters have CLwne lo our attention whith gwes us Cause to believ6 Ihai In, tny materi81 resp8CI'. a. the accDunling record$ We￿ nol kept in acrA)rdanTr with sectiDn 130 of the Chanlies Aci.. b. the a¢¢oJnis did notaccord Wlh the a¢wunling records.. or c. the accDunls did nol cornplywlh the applicablE requirefflents concerning forrn and conieni ol accounts set In th8 Charities (Accounts and Reports) ReguLg1ions 2008 other than any ￿qUIreMent thatlhe accounts give a,1￿e and fairf view %thi¢h not matter ¢on81dered 35 part of an Independenl examin3ti0n. We have come across no olher manws in connection the examinalion lo which 3tteNion shoukl be drawn Ill Ilus repjrf in ￿der to enabk a prwèr underslanding of It￿ 8WDunl& 10 be reached Signed Date H W MARTIN & CO LLP LI0￿8 8ank ChaM￿r5, Credlton, Devon. **- Summary and report of Financial Statement 2022 2023** ## **Lapford Community Church (YVCF) & The ARK (Foodbank)** **Total Income - £36,033.10** Made up of: Combined offerings LCC £13,571.82 Reclaimed Gift Aid (2021-22) £ 3,605.34 The ARK & Foodbank donations £18,855.94 Thank you so much for your regular contributions to the Church as well as to The ARK and Foodbank. We are able to continue to support local people through the variety of events and activities that are provided by each part of the Church. The ARK & Foodbank income included a grant of £2000 received from Devon Community Foundation. **Total Expenses - £37,544.02** Comprising of: Payments from LCC £15,700.31 The ARK & Foodbank £21,843.71 Through this financial year we were able to support the following charities through our charitable donations: |**SWYM (South West Youth Ministries)**|£1000| |---|---| |**FEBA** **Radio**|£ 500| |**FCN (Farming Community Network)**|£ 500| |**St Petrocs**|£ 500| |**Street Pastors**|£ 500| |**Countes Evangelists**|£ 500| |**Bridges for Peace**|£ 500| |**Connect**|£1000| |**DCYC (Devon Christan Youth Camps)**|£1000| |**CR2EE (Christan Response 2 Eastern Europe**|£1000| |**Lapford Voluntary Car Aid**|£ 500| |**Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support**|£ 500| 5 We were also able to give money to ShelterBox to support two tents and equipment in areas they have been called to go to. All the charities were really grateful for all gifts received. These donations will enable their organisations to continue to support individuals and groups through these challenging times. We have also found that there is still a great need locally and our compassionate fund as well as the foodbank is being used and appreciated. We continue to pay a monthly amount to Compassion UK to sponsor a young girl in Uganda. Lola enjoys receiving letters and cards and sends back regular news. In February 2023 we received a Gift Aid refund of £3605.34 for the financial year 2021-22. We are at present submitting a gift aid claim for 2022 – 2023. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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DATE – 08/11/2023
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Jackie Hooper on behalf of Lapford Community Church On the next page, for your information, I have included income and expenses relating to LCC & The ARK and Foodbank separately. 6 |Lapford Community Church
4100 · Lapford Community Church:4180 · Gift Aid Tax Back
4100 · Lapford Community Church:4185 · Miscellaneous
Donation
4100 · Lapford Community Church:4400 · General Fund:4411 ·
Monthly DD Offerings
4100 · Lapford Community Church:4400 · General Fund:4412 ·
Monthly DD Offerings GiftAided
4100 · Lapford Community Church:4400 · General Fund:4413 ·
WeeklyCash Offerings|31 Mar 23|31 Mar 23|| |---|---|---|---| ||Debit|Credit|| ||1,407.00
140.00
827.15
425.00
1,132.87
97.95
9,963.50
162.60
60.00
403.61
40.01
1,040.62|3,605.34
130.00
2,400.00
7,460.00
3,581.82|| |Total Income LCC|||17,177.16| |6101 · Rent and Rates
6102 · Social and Special Events
6103 · Subscriptions
6104 · External Speakers
6105 · Insurance Expense (Combined)
6106 · Office Expense:Postage and Delivery
6107 · Charitable Donations & Gifts
6109 · Computer and Internet Expenses
6116 · Interest Expense/Bank Chg
6118 · Sundries/Miscellaneous Expense
6119 · Motor:Fuel
6119 · Motor:Motor Expense|||| |Total Expenses LCC|||15,700.31| |Overall Total for LCC|||1,476.85| 7 |The ARK & Foodbank
4500 · The ARK (Foodbank):4501 · Takings (Donation re food)
4500 · The ARK (Foodbank):4502 · Foodbank Donation
4500 · The ARK (Foodbank):4503 · Donation Re Use of Room
4500 · The ARK (Foodbank):4504 · Miscellaneous Donation
4500 · The ARK(Foodbank):4505 · Grant Received|31 Mar 23|31 Mar 23|| |---|---|---|---| ||Debit|Credit|| ||11,000.24
2,924.98
2,556.46
1,489.21
248.32
894.50
1,565.80
518.28
614.60
31.32|10,736.70
3,703.63
110.00
2,305.61
2,000.00|| |Total Income The ARK|||18,855.94| |6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6205 · Provisions & General costs
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6211 · Electric
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6212 · Repairs and Maintenance
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6213 · Telephone & Broadband
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6214 · Water
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6215 · Equipment & Items
purchased
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6216 · Donation Expense
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6217 · Security & Protection
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6218 · General Property Expense
6200 · THE ARK & FOODBANK:6300 · STRIPE Fee for Direct
donations|||| |Total Expenses The ARK|||21,843.71| |Overall Total The ARK & Foodbank|||-2,987.77| ||||| |Total LCC & The ARK - Expover income|||-£1,510.92| ||||| 8