renewchurch RENEW CHURCH ANNUAL RETURN 2023 67 High Street, uttoxeter, ST14 7JQ www.renewchurch.co.uk | info@renewchurch.co.uk | 01889 567016 Registered Charity Number.. 1187890 RENEW CHURCH 67 HIGH STREET UThOXETER STAFFORDSHIRE ST14 7JQ Registered Charity: 1187890 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Elllcombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ Mobile: 07710 456376 E-mail: luke-silve uresilver.o Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Accruals AccoL¢nls Report to the trnsteeslmemtjers of Renew Church Reg5stered Charity Numk]er 1187890 On the accounts for the year ended 315t De¢ember 2023 Set out on the following pages RèspÉctivè responsibilities of trustees and éxaminer The charity'5 Ituslees are responsible for th6 preparation of the accounts. The charlly's Iruslees consider that sjn Audit 18 not required for this year under section 144{21 of the Chari1198 Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is neéded. 11 my r8sponsibilily to.. examin8 the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.. follow the procedures18id down in the G8neraS Oireclions given by the ChaNly Comrnission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act., and state whether particular m8tters have com6 to my allenlion. Basis of Indèpendent examlner's report My 6xaminalion was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charily Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concorning any such mattérs. The procedur9s undertaken do not providè all the eviden￿ that would b& required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a'true and falr vl8w' and the report Is Ilmited to those matters set out in the statement below. Indépendent examlner's statement In connoclion with my examinatlon, no maller has comè to my attention.. {11 which gives me rèasonable cause lo believe thal in any material respect the requirements To keep a¢¢ounting records in accordance wilh section 130 of the 2011 A¢t', and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and lo comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met. or 121 to which. In my opinion, attention sholtld be drawn in order lo enable a proper nderslanding of th8 accounts to be reached. Slgned LA sawer Date.. 26 March 2024 Luke SIIv8r HNC Business & Finance Ac¢oLtntancy Pracliboner 25 Ellicomb6 Close. Min&head, Somersel. TA24 6DQ Indèpendent Examiners Report to the Church Council Introduction Thank you for submilling the accoLJnts for independent examination. They hav& been well maSnlained and the Ireagurer and others responsible are lo be commènded for IheSr hard work. Therefore I will keep my comments to a minimum. Charity Law and Flnancial Regulatlons The Independent examination h2s been carried out in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 Istalulory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORPI. Slgnlng of A¢counts I shall be obllged if you will please forward a copy of the signalure page for my records afteT the accounts have been slgned by a represenlalive appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. Please advise me of any changes. A spare copy Is enclosed. Conclusion There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Pl68se do not hesitate lo contael me for furthor ¢la¥lfication or for further assistance. Luke Silver Date: 26 Mar¢h 2024 RENEW CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 ACTIVITIES REVIEW The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The princlpal a¢livily throughout the year under review was that of th8 advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God. During the year the church continued lo meet together, preach the Gospel, break bread. pray and share the Life of Christ with one another and the local community. We also provided many important services to the various communities located in and around Uttoxeler. TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL The trustees and church council members during the year were as follows.. David Morley Post Box Farm. Main Road, Hollinglon, Stoke on Trent. ST10 4HS Tel.. 01889 507410 Richard Bullock 2 Durose Court, Ulloxeter, Slaffordshire ST14 5NF Tel.. 01889 567390 Mark Kent g Brooklands Close, Uttoxeler, Slaffordshire, ST14 8UH Jonny Hollivjgsworth 46 Healhfield Road. Ulloxeier, Staffordshire. ST14 7JP STATEMENT We certify that the books. vouchsrs and information produced lo enable the independent examination of our accounts lo be conducted ¢ontain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities lo the best of our knowledge and belief. NEDONB ALF OF THE TRUSTEES Please print name.. l¥fL4A V IAJ L￿O￿Tl￿ale.. I S- OLk- 202 Renèw Church Statement of Financial Acllvitles for the yèar endèd 31st Dec&mber 2023 Notes Unreslricled Regtrlcl8d Funds Funds 2023 2023 Total Total 31.12.23 31.12.22 Resources Arlsln Donations and Incoming Resources 172.344 172,344 164,483 A¢livi118s for Generating Funds Investment Incom& 1,041 1.041 86 Incoming Resources from Charitable Actimties 13,875 13.875 11,406 Other Incoming Resources Grant Income Legacy 8.040 23,015 100.000 23,015 1QO,000 Total Incoming Resources 310,275 310,275 184,015 Resources Usèd Resources Used Cost of Generating Voluntary In¢ome Fundraisin9 Trading Cost of Goods Sold Investment Management Costs Charitable Aclivilles 68,216 68.216 49,373 Governance Costs 108.644 108,644 134,775 Other Resources Used 88.244 88,244 5,657 Total Resources Expended 265,104 265.104 189.805 Net Movement in Funds 45,171 5,171 (5,790} Fund Balances blfwd at 01.01.23 874,612 874,612 790,762 Transfers Gains and Losses Building Valuation 89,640 Fund Balances clfwd at 31.12.23 919.783 919.783 874,612 LAS lof2 2610312024 Renew Church BalanGe Sheet Notes 2023 2022 Fixed Ass8ts Church Premises Chtsrch tvlanse Church Equipmenl 612,726 612,726 54.636 54.636 667,3e2 667,362 Current Assets Cash al Bank & In Hand 253,022 207,057 Accounts Recefveable 193 Creditors.. Due Wlthin One Year 601 Net Current Assets 252,421 207,250 Total Assets less Gurrenl liabilities 919,783 874.612 Creditors.. amounts lalling due in more than a year Net Assets 919,783 874,612 Capital and Reserv6S Income Funds.. General Fund Reslricled Funds 919,783 874,612 919,783 874.612 LAS 2012 2610312024 RENEW CHURCH TRUSTEES ANNUAL ACCOUNTS REPORT FROM I JANUARY 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2023 INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION The awounts for the year have been submilled and examined by the independent company Luke Silver AccoUnta￿Y & Taxation Services. Since an audit is not required, they have examined the accounts in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions1995 Istalulory Instruments No. 27241 and the Accounting by Charilies Slalemenl of Recornmended Practice ISORPI, The accounts have been examined in line wilh section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, following the procedures laid down in the Genera Directions given by the Charily Commission under secbon14515llbl of the 2011 Act A copy ofthe IndepeTKlenl Examiners. Report is attach8d and daled 26th March 2024. TRUSTEES During 2023 there have ￿en no changes to the Board ol Trustees. The accounts have been suLYnitted to the Trustses for appr()val. They were ac￿pIed and approved by the Board of Trustees. Please nc>le that as well as being an ex-c>ffioD Trustee, Jonathan Holl1￿$WOrth is also the Senior Pastor and therefore his annual salary and Iraining requirements have been refleoled as a'Truslee Paymeny as part ol our annual return. INCIDENTS There had ￿en no serious incidents that were required to be brought to the Charities Commission's attention. CHARITY COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT The Charity Commission Annual Report lor Renew Church has b8en submilled online once again this year. ACCOUNTS 2023 has seen a relLim and increase lo the aclimlies and services that wè provide and has been another year of progress in maintaining our facilities through the completion of planned Maintenan￿ and implementing building improvements. Our food bank commitments have continued to increase in this period as did our attempts lo support those continuing to slwggle within our community spiritually, emotionally and physically. Income Overall, the lolal in¢Dming resource in the period was £310,275.00 which has increased from 2022. This is mainly due to the Churoh being left an incredibly generous legacy donation in September 2023. Due to this donation and the sale of the ChurGh manse during the previous financial year the decisior) was made lo open a separate Higher Rate Savings account through Kingdom Bank until the Church requires the funds for any future Church projects or local Church plants. The chaiity remained actively in control of ils financial situation. Expenditure Overall, the expenditure in ihe period was £265,104.00,. which is ￿ increase of our expenditure amount last year. As mentioned above the Church opened a $8vings accDUllt with Kingdom Bank and moved a large atllounl into this account. The Church undertook one large maintenance project this year in which we reSUrfa￿d our Gar pa￿ and added line spacing. We also had to replace our main hall flooring towards the end of the year. Our charitable giving has also increased as we have been able to supp)rt and give Ic> catnpaigns and organisa110ris when needed as well as providing more outreach activities in our lo¢al community. Balance Sheet The value of fixed assets remains ￿SitiVe and funds are continuing lo be held in a savtngs accounl as a conlit¥Jency. Rlchard Bullock On behalf of the Board of Trustees RENEW CHURCH TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FROM I JANUARY 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2023 THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT AIMS We aim to spread the Gospel of Jesu5 Christ in word and deed. We believe that a personal belief in God should be exemplified, globally and locally, by Christians putting God's love into practice with worthy actions and honourable deeds that benefit the community at large. Consequently, we aim to have a positive effect on our community in Uttoxeter and the surrounding village5. Wo aim to support the local school5, supplement the education of children by offering a rnoral and ethical framework through the teaching of Christian principles. We aim to assist the spiritual wellbeing of people of all ages in our community. IDENTIFIABLE BENEFITS FOR THE PUBLIC Renew Church offers a venue for the public with positive activities for people of all ages. In line with increasing intèrnet use, Renew maintains a website, www.renewchurch.co.uk, for access to further information about the Church by the general public. The Church continued to live stream services online via YouTube and Facebook. The Church endeavours to provide all of our activities and groups free of charge so they are accessible to people from every social walk of life. Our toddler group, Roar, returned with sessions on a Wednesday morning and added an afternoon sessions and is an asset to those in our local community providing a safe place for parents/carers and their children to come and chat, play and engage in a variety of other activities. We also continued our group for new parents with pre-walking children called Little Pups which gives a great opportun ity for people to come and relax, chat and have a drink with new parents/carers who m3y not feel comfortable in a larger setting with older children running around. Renew Church continued with our Friday lunch club for the over 60s in our communlty. They are welcomed into the building for a warm meal, fun games and the ability to sit and talk with those their age in a caring environment. This is a group we are especially passionate about a5 for a number of the elderly in our community this is the only time in the week that they can participate in something like this. We also have various children's groups and youth activities throughout the week. We also have a dedlcated room for the children and young people that is used on a Sunday morning for Sunday School and Friday even ings for a time when the youth can meet weekly for a fun evenlng of music, discussions, prayer and faith-based talks. We also have a very active children's club that runs termly on Friday's with games, songs and a biblically based moral story. Our young people are also taken annually to a Christian summer youth festival where they can meet and socialise with like-minded peers as well as take part in the activities, services and seminars provided. Our Warm Welcome Café as part of our food bank on a Monday morning has been a huge success. This is place where local families who are suffering from ill health and associated with poverty are temporarily assisted with food parce15 3Tkd/or can sit and have a warrn drink and slice of cake and talk with one of our volunteers. Referrals to other servlce providers are made when necessary to ellsure that they are getting the all-round support that they need. Renew Church ha5 its own very talented music group. The group play various instruments and sing together. They provide the music during our services every Sunday throughout the year. They have regular practices together and are developing their talents and skills on an ongoing basis. On Sunday's Christian religious services are held at Renew Church. These are open to all people of d ifferent ethnic backgrounds and all age groups. The services are generally times of joyful and exuberant pralse and worship to God, but time is also allowed for reflection and prayer. There is always a friendly welcome for people attending Sunday services. A crèche facility is provided for parents with young children as well as our Sunday School 'Tribe' for those ages 4-11 years old. The coffee- bar is open after the services and tea and coffee are provided and served free of charge. Renew Church is also a base from which other activities take place to benefit the general public.. Donatiolls have been made to various charities throughout the year to support people in their times of need. We linked up with Places of Welcome and opened an evening Craft Group for the community which was very well attended. Local families who are having difficulties financially can CDme at various times within the year for our School Uniform Mornings where they can have a look through, and select free of charge, item5 of good quality, used uniform that have been donated to the Church for their children. The Church also held several free events including a community Pantomime called 'Robin Good, December, a Light Party in October and a Lunch with Santa event on Christmas Eve. All the events were well attended and great opportunities for members of the Church and local community to come engage with. Renew Church is working with the local agencies on an ongoing basis to identify the local needs where we can provide support and have a positive impact for the good of the local community.