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2022-12-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1187821

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Steven Barrett Stuart Roberts Jonathan Chetwood Nicholas Taylor

(Appointed 15 February 2022) (Appointed 15 February 2022)

Charity number 1187821

Principal address

Independent examiner

Moss Lane Hesketh Bank Preston PR4 6AA

J A Fell & Company 40 Hoghton Street Southport PR9 0PQ

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the accounts 8 - 16

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.

The Hesketh Bank Christian Centre Charitable Incorporated Organisation (HBCC CIO) was registered with the Charity Commission on the 6th February 2020 and new Trustees were appointed. A transfer agreement was completed on 1st October 2020 when all assets and liabilities were transferred from Hesketh Bank Christian Fellowship to HBCC CIO.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Trust Deed, 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 (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

HBCC’s objects are:

  1. The advancement of the Christian faith in such ways as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide.

  2. The relief of persons who are in need by reason of financial hardship, ill-health, unemployment or such other economic or social disadvantage in such ways as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake and in general the activities adopted in furtherance of these objects are:

Weekly public religious worship services, evangelistic events, financial support to specified Christian charities, working with young people and local schools to further knowledge of the Christian faith and support to parents/ carers and their children and for those in difficulty for example, mental health issues, suffering isolation, those requiring pastoral support, those in poverty at Christmas and other times of the year.

HBCC’s policy is to consult and discuss with employees, through meetings, matters like to affect employees.

HBCC’s principal activities are:

1. Church services

The Church meets each Sunday for worship, teaching and ministry. We welcome all people who come to our services whether they are Christians or others exploring what faith in God means. We seek to love God, one another, our community and reach out to others with the love of Jesus. Our Sunday services encompass all ages, with children and young people, including those with additional needs, meeting for part of each service as YPC (Young People's Church).

2. Other meetings

Life Groups (small groups of individuals who support and encourage one another in the Christian faith) meet fortnightly during term times. Regular Alpha courses are held and also other outreach events.

3. Community Activities

The Church undertakes a great deal of community activities that benefit the wider public as well as the members of the Church itself.

A Peers Early Education Partnership (PEEP) worker is employed to work with families and to help in children's early education. On three mornings per week pre-school children attend PEEP sessions with a parent/carer. Some 70 to 80 families are represented each week. Recruitment for a new PEEP leader commenced in the last quarter due to the upcoming retirement of the current post holder.

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

There are a number of activities for young people which take place throughout the week, and the main youth event is the Friday night youth club, 'The Hub', which is attended by over 70 young people, mostly from the local community. To lead this work, the church employs a youth worker who is assisted by a team of volunteers.

Community groups make regular use the facilities, for example Scouts and WI, and they are also made available for other outside users where possible. The church building was also opened on a Monday morning for the ‘Warm Space’ Initiative to help individuals during the cost-of-living crisis.

The activities organised and supported by the church provide good public benefit.

4. Practical support overseas

HBCC supports other charities and groups working in various countries around the world, encompassing projects such as relief of poverty, education, care of orphans and abandoned children, practical assistance and training.

Achievements and performance

The church celebrated its 50[th] anniversary this year and this was marked by celebrations and reflections during the year

Following relaxation in the Covid regulations, streaming of services was discontinued and returning to the services was encouraged.

In April a café (Café Aroma) was opened on a Thursday morning to serve both the church and the local community to help provide a space for connection and friendship. This is staffed by volunteers. Appropriate approval was obtained.

A Narnia presentation was again run over the Christmas period.

An in-person General Church Meeting was held on 6[th] November 2022, at which the Trustees presented the accounts for 2021 and actuals and forecasts for the current year.

A number of significant repairs/replacements were made during the period. These included a new gas boiler and controls for the main building.

As part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, the church hosted a lunch for the community and was involved with other activities happening in the local area. In addition, to help facilitate the financial management of these, some funds were received and distributed on behalf of several local organisations. Therefore, in these instances, HBCC CIO acted as agent in passing through funds to them from donations received. These amounts are not included in the accounts.

HBCC CIO has also supported charitable causes with financial assistance from the charity's own donated income. The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance in deciding what activities the charity should undertake and ensuring that it complies with the Charities objectives. Financial help has been provided to Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) and Source of Hope, a locally based charity providing support for water projects, children’s work and conservation farming in Kenya.

Financial review

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to one month’s expenditure. The Trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

During the year the charity received total income of £149,950 (2021 - £140,223) and recorded expenditure of £152,196 (2021 - 102,890). This led to a small deficit for the year of £2,246 (2021 - surplus £37,333 ) which led to total funds at the year end of £1,115,668 (2021 - £1,117,914).

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Structure, governance and management

HBCC CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by the Constitution dated 3rd February 2020. The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Steven Barrett Stuart Roberts Stuart Taylor (Resigned 15 February 2022) Jonathan Chetwood (Appointed 15 February 2022) Nicholas Taylor (Appointed 15 February 2022)

New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees in accordance with the Constitution.

The Church is run by a Spiritual Leadership team, comprising the Pastors, and other nominated leaders, both paid and unpaid who together exercise spiritual and practical leadership.

The Trustees retain responsibility for legal matters such as employment and health and safety.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Steven Barrett

Trustee

Dated: 10 October 2023

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 6 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

The charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's 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:

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 financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, 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 financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

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

Oliver Grills FCA J A Fell & Co 40 Hoghton Street Southport PR9 0PQ

Dated: 10 October 2023

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
114,111
550
Charitable activities
4
15,623
-
Other trading activities
5
7,248
-
Investments
6
12,418
-
Total income
149,400
550
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
151,469
-
Property refurbishment
11
-
1,213
Total expenditure
151,469
1,213
Net (expenditure)/income for
the year/
Net movement in funds
(2,069)
(663)
Fund balances at 1 January
2022
1,113,115
4,799
Fund balances at 31
December 2022
1,111,046
4,136
Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
114,661
121,620
1,240
15,623
7,543
-
7,248
266
-
12,418
9,554
-
149,950
138,983
1,240
151,469
102,337
-
1,213
-
553
152,682
102,337
553
(2,732)
36,646
687
1,117,914
1,076,469
4,112
1,115,182
1,113,115
4,799
Total
2021
£
122,860
7,543
266
9,554
140,223
102,337
553
102,890
37,333
1,080,581
1,117,914

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

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Current assets
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
15
Unrestricted funds-general
Designated funds
16
General unrestricted funds
2022
£
£
1,039,722
4,555
72,114
76,669
(1,209)
75,460
1,115,182
4,136
6,491
1,104,555
1,111,046
1,115,182
2021
£
£
1,040,723
4,475
73,166
77,641
(450)
77,191
1,117,914
4,799
3,061
1,110,054
1,113,115
1,117,914
2021
£
£
1,040,723
4,475
73,166
77,641
(450)
77,191
1,117,914
4,799
3,061
1,110,054
1,113,115
1,117,914
1,117,914
4,799
1,113,115
1,117,914

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 10 October 2023

Steven Barrett Trustee

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Hesketh Bank Christian Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with a registered number of 1187821 and is governed by a trust deed dated 6 February 2020.

1.1 Accounting convention

These accounts have been prepared in accordance “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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 financial statements.

1.3 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.4 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings SL 15 years Fixtures and fittings 10% Reducing Balance Computers 25% Reducing Balance Motor vehicles 25% Reducing Balance

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 the statement of financial activities.

1.5 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.6 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from:

Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
general
£
£
Donations and gifts
97,794
550
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
-
-
Gift aid recoverable
16,317
-
For the year ended 31 December 2022
114,111
550
For the year ended 31 December 2021
121,620
1,240
Total
2022
£
98,344
-
16,317
114,661
Total
2021
£
98,564
7,055
17,241
122,860
122,860

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

4 Income from:
Charitable activities
2022 2021
£ £
PEEP / Family / Youth Activities 15,623 7,543
5 Other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
general general
2022 2021
£ £
PEEP fundraising events 704 266
Cafe Aroma income 6,544 -
Other trading activities 7,248 266
6 Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
general general
2022 2021
£ £
Rental income (all sources) 12,418 9,554

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

7 Charitable activities

Worship &
Ministry
£
Staff costs
40,288
Meeting and events costs
15,276
Missionary Work & Donations
9,837
65,401
Share of support costs (see note 8)
29,869
Share of governance costs (see note
8)
-
95,270
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
90,036
Unrestricted funds - designated
5,234
95,270
For the year ended 31 December 2021
Unrestricted funds - general
55,127
Unrestricted funds - designated
10,249
67,167
PEEP &
WLTDO
YPC and
Youth
£
£
11,059
18,981
3,058
5,745
-
-
14,117
24,726
6,308
11,048
-
-
20,425
35,774
20,425
35,774
-
-
20,425
35,774
11,986
21,393
643
1,148
12,629
22,541
Total
2022
£
70,328
24,079
9,837
104,244
47,225
-
151,469
151,469
-
151,469
Total
2021
£
69,302
4,917
6,856
81,075
20,782
480
102,337
90,297
12,040
102,337

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

8 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Telephone
1,590
-
PPS / Advertising
975
-
Sundry
10,307
-
Bank Charges
45
-
Property Costs
26,603
-
Depreciation
2,450
-
Insurance
5,255
-
Refund of bank fees
charged in error
-
-
Legal and professional
-
-
47,225
-
Analysed between
Charitable activities
47,225
-
2022
2021 Basis of allocation
£
£
1,590
1,493
975
1,812
10,307
8,011
45
13
26,603
24,233
2,450
2,463
5,255
4,666
-
(21,909)
-
480 Governance
47,225
21,262
47,225
21,262

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

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2022 2021
Number Number
Charitable activities 6 6
Employment costs 2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 68,747 68,055
Other pension costs 1,581 1,247
70,328 69,302

No member of staff was paid in excess of £60,000 (2021 - none).

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

11 Property refurbishment

Five19 Property refurbishment.

12
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2022
1,023,723
66,265
Additions
-
1,449
At 31 December 2022
1,023,723
67,714
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2022
-
51,849
Depreciation charged in the year
-
1,442
At 31 December 2022
-
53,291
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
1,023,723
14,423
At 31 December 2021
1,023,723
14,416
13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Gift aid receivable
Other debtors
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Computers Motor vehicles
£
£
51,636
9,000
-
-
51,636
9,000
49,052
9,000
1,008
-
50,060
9,000
1,576
-
2,584
-
2022
£
4,435
120
4,555
2022
£
1,209
Total
£
1,150,624
1,449
1,152,073
109,901
2,450
112,351
1,039,722
1,040,723
2021
£
4,475
-
4,475
2021
£
450

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

15 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Income Resources Balance at Income Resources Balance at
1 January received expended 1 January received expended
31 December
2021 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
five19 4,112 - (553) 3,559 - (1,213) 2,346
Video Equipment 1,240 - 1,240 550 - 1,790
4,112 - (553) 4,799 550 (1,213) 4,136

The restricted fund for video equipment relates to donations to fund future purchase of media devices.

five19 is a fund set up to resource the refurbishment of the older church buildings and support a programme of repairs to improve the facilities.

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

16 Designated funds

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 January resources expended
1 January 2022
resources expended
31 December
2021 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
Compassion - 2,474 (2,474) - 664 (664) -
Local 3,078 - (17) 3,061 - (450) 2,611
SLEAP 763 - (763) - - - -
Church boiler - 10,000 (5,184) 4,816 - - 4,816
POCM - 365 (365) - 250 (250) -
Trussell Trust - 2,474 (2,474) - 664 (664) -
Tredegarville Baptist Church 763 - (763) - - - -
Source of Hope - - - - 2,311 (2,311) -
Transforming Lives for Good - - - - 1,980 (895) 1,085
4,604 15,313 (12,040) 7,877 5,869 (5,234) 8,512

The church allocates 8-10% of donated income to benefit others through donations to other charities and to assist with local needs.

HESKETH BANK CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

17
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2022 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
1,039,722
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
71,324
4,136
1,111,046
4,136
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
2021
£
£
1,039,722
1,040,723
75,460
72,392
1,115,182
1,113,115
Restricted
funds
2021
£
-
4,799
4,799
Total
2021
£
1,040,723
77,191
1,117,914