Longmeadow Evangelical Church CIO
Report and Accounts Year ended 31 December 2022
1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk
LONGMEADOW EVANGELICAL CHURCH CIO LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE Oaks Cross Broadwaler Slevenage Hertlordshire SG2 8LT GOVERNING DOCUMENT CIO - Constitution dated 07 Apr 2020 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1188950 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE CHARITY Wayne Campbell John Cooper Ben Epps RLJssell Knell lan Thompson - stood down 31 December 2022 James Thompson - appointed 13 September 2022 CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES FIEC Limited 39 The Point Market Harborough LE16 7QU BANKERS Sanlander Bridle Road Boolle Merseyside G1ROAA CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4TA INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Archie McDowall BA, CA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB INDEX Page 1 Pages 2- 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Legal & Administrative Details Trustees. Report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments AoUnt Statement of Assets & Liabilities Notes lo the Accounts Page 1
LONGMEADOW EVANGELICAL CHURCH CIO REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR END 31 DECEMBER 2022 The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts lor the year ended 31 December 2022. Legal Ststus Longmeadow Evangelical Church was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 7 April 2020, Charity Number 1188950. Longmeadow Evangelical Church was Conslituled in 1959 as a church and was governed by the Constitution and Notes adopted on 24 October 1959, and amended on 15 September 1962. A new onstitution and church practices was adopted on 2 December2008. The church was registered as a harity on 3 February 2010. A new ¢onslitulion establishing a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion (CIO) was approved by the Charity Commission on 7 April 2020. Oble¢ts of the eharlty The charity, which is a Church, is governed by a Constitution and is Constituted as a charitable incorporated organisalion. The charity's principal objects, as sel out in its governing document, are.. 11 the advancement ol the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily bul not exclusively within Slevenage and the surrounding neighbourhood., and 21 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the Church in general meeting, further the work ol the Church Alms and Organlsatlon Longmeadow Evangelical Church is a fellowship of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ gathering together in His Name in the Longmeadow neighbourhood ol Stevenage and allilialed to the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches IFIECI. We are a gathering of ordinary people who by lailh in Jesus have been adopted by God our Father. So with prayer and love we seek to.. listen to His voice in the Bible, serve one another, and share His good news in the power ol the Holy Spirit. Longmeadow Evangelical Church,. il's trustees, elders and members are committed to following these New Testament principles. Our vision is lo encourage and serve one another so that we grow in our love for God and make the most of where He has placed each ol us,. to support and mentor members in training for gospel work., lo plant a new church or revitalise an existing church, as the Lord grants the opportunity. The church employs two lull-lime pastors, one part-lime pastoral worker lo assist primarily with ministry lo women, and one part-time church administrator. The two pastors are also elders and trustees of the Church. The elders are required by constitution to all a meeting ol the members to ¢ondu¢l Church Business al least once in each quarter of the year. Page 2
Summary of the eharity's main activities and achievements The church seeks to fulfil ils charitable object ol advancing the Christian faith in accordance with ils Basis of Faith in the following ways which bring benefit lo the community ol Slevenage in which il is situated. Every Sunday the Church holds two services ol worship al ils Oaks Cross building which include preaching andlor Bible leaching., age-related artivities are also provided in the morning lor children and teenagers. All of these meetings are open to the general public, whom we regularly invite by word of mouth and through door to door leallels and visilalion. Our weekday activities for children include an evening group lor 6 10 11 year olds, and an evening group lor those aged 11 to 16. Home groups are also held on various days and evenings during the week. The pastors of the Church take funeral services for deceased members ol the community who are not members of, nor attend, this Church. From lime to time we engage in various activities such as family lun days which are for the benefit ol all members ol the public. The Church building is regularly used as a public polling station by Slevenage Borough Council. The Church assists with the religious education ol local school Children, with the pastors taking assemblies in local primary schools. We support the local branch of Good News lor Everyonel which has as ils main activity the distribution of Bibles to local Year 7 school Children, hotels, sheltered accommodation lor senior citizens and hospitals. The Church promotes the spread ol Biblical Christianity which has brought significant public benefit to society. Some of the Church's current members are former ollenders and addicls whose lives have been dramatically changed for the benefit of society. The Church also supports the Living Room, a local addiction treatment and counselling centre. The Church also seeks lo lulfil its charitable objects by supporting a number of overseas missionaries working in various Countries in relief, education and other Christian aclivilies. In times ol disaster the Church also lacilitales the Collection and sending ol funds to various parts ol the world where the Church has Contacts lor emergency relief. A lasting effect ol Covid-19 and lock down restrictions is our continued use ol internet technologies to allow engagement with those unable lo attend in-person meetings. Sunday services are live-streamed, a number ol our small groups have opted to continue lo meet online, and our quarterly members, meetings are now held in a hybrid formal - allowng members attending both in-person and online to engage in the decision making ol the church. These activities are made possible through the voluntary support of the members and friends. In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. Flnanelal revlew We are grateful lo the Lord for meeting our financial needs. We were able lo continue our financial support to our mission partners who are serving the Lord both in the UK and in other parts of the world. Page 3
During this period total income was £131,967, and total expenditure was £132,346. This meant cash funds held by the charity was £49,097, 01 which £49,005 is unreslricled and Can be used for any haritable purpose. Once again we want lo express our gratitude lo all church members who have given so generously towards the work al Longmeadow. Most of all we want to give thanks to God for all his blessings and provision lor yel another year. Reserve$ policy The Church seeks to relain reserves at a level which will enable il to continue its activities. Given urrent regular obligations we seek lo hold minimum reserves of £28,000 (which equates lo about 3 months, of unrestricted expendilurel so that the charity could continue lo operate should income and I or expenditure vary adversely. The unrestricted reserves ol the fellowship al the year end were £49,002. Governance The trustees are those who exercise oversight as elders within the Church. New elders are appointed by nomination ol the elders from the membership of the church and subject lo the approval ol the hurch membership at a business meeting ol the Church. Each elder is required to be lully in agreement with the Basis of Faith. Ri$k statement The charity is exposed to various risks - be they operational, financial or reputational. The Iruslees review the Charity's activities regularly lo identify significant risks and, where possible, they lake appropriate measures to miligale those risks. Responsibilities of tru$tee$ Charity law requires us as Trustees to prepare financial statements lor each accounting year which record the receipts and payments ol the Charity for the year. We are responsible for keeping proper awounling rOrdS which disclose with reasonable awuracy al any time the financial position ol the charity and enable us lo ensure that the financial statements omply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility lo safeguard the assets ol the Charity and lo lake reasonable steps lo prevent fraud or any other irregularities. Approval This report was approved by the Iruslees and signed on their behalf by.. Benjamin Epps Dale.. 12 September 2023 Page 4
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LONGMEADOW EVANGELICAL CHURCH CIO I report to the trustees on my examination ol the accounts ol Longmeadow Evangelical Church CIO I'lhe charity'l lor the year ended 31 December 2022 on pages 6 10 8 following. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees ol the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'}. I report in respect ol my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable DI[lI0n$ given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my allenlion in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect= accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 01 the 2011 Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no ¢on¢erns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Archie McDowall BA, CA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB Dale.. 21 September 2023 Page 5
LONGMEADOW EVANGELICALCHURCH CIO RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 General Funds Restricted Funds 2022 2021 Note$ Income receipts Gilts and donations Gilt Aid Recovered Other 111,000 17,850 381 585 350 130,128 1,313 328 200 112,313 18,178 561 565 350 131,967 55,230 12,187 255 Interest 177 67,999 1,841 C8pit818nd similarreceipts Cash received from predecessor charity. 57,707 Total receipts 130,128 1,841 131,967 125,706 paynt5 Payments relation to ¢haritable activities undertaken directly 107,880 2,975 110,835 64,159 Grants paid in relation to charitable activities undertaken by others Totalp8yments 21,322 188 21,511 12,074 129,1 3,162 132,346 76,232 Net of receipts I Ipaymenlsl before transfers 943 13781 49,474 Transfers belween funds Net movement in funds 942 13781 49,474 Cash funds as al last year end 48,059 1,416 49,475 Cash funds at this year end 49,002 95 49,097 49,474 "From 19 May 2021 the Trustees ofLongmeadow Evangelical Trust transferred ils cash and bank balances to the CIO to carry out the church's activities. The notes on page 8 form part of these accounts. Page 6
LONGMEADOW EVANGELICAL CHURCH CIO STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 General funds Restricted funds 2022 2021 NotQ8 A Cash fund$ CIO Curront Red¥vood 35 Day Senior Moments Cash 23,068 25,934 95 23,162 25,934 23,805 25,602 67 49,474 49,002 49.097 8 Other monetary assets Gill due to charity 5,182 5,182 5,182 5.182 2,655 2,655 ¢ Llabllltles Pension duo HMRC Payments Fee lor Indopendenl Examination Accrued oxpenses 471 1,795 960 471 1,795 960 456 1,774 2.010 6.815 11,054 11,054 3,226 3,226 3.226 3.226 D Assets retslned for charlty's own use Fund to which asset belon Property Equipment, Furniluro and Fillings unro8iricied unro8iricied 992,855 84,911 The trustees have used insurance values as an approximation lor current values. F Guarantees and secured debts The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided ils assets as security for any liabilities. The account8 were approvod by the Iru8toos and signed on Ihoir behalf by.. Russell Knell Wayne Campbell Date.. 12 September 2023 Tho notes on pago 8 form part ol Iho8o accounts. Page 7
LONGMEADOW EVAI4GEueALeHURCH eio NOTÉSTO THE AceouNTS FOA THE YEAA ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 1 thcounting polici85 The accounts have b88n pr8par8d on a T8C@Ipts and payrn8nts basis and compTiS@ a stat8rn8nt that shows th8 charivs T8c8ipts and paym8nts. a stalementthat summarises the charws assets and IiabilitiBS and reLryled nates. The accountancy proteSS have detetrnined Ihal accounts prepared in accordance wilh applicable accounting standards present a Yrue and faitr view and. as these receipts and payments accounts have nat land cannatl b8 PT8pared In accardathce accountin9 Standards. th8s8 accounts do not PT8s8nk land ar8 ink8nd8d to pr888ntl a'tru8 and lairf VI ot th8 chaTity's G8n8ral rndS are unrestrct8d funds whh ar8 availab IDr at discr8tiDn of th8 truste8s In rtherac8 Df 9eneral Dbiectives Df th8 charity- D8swJnated funds CDmprise unr8sthcked funds that have be8n 88ka8id8 bythe huste8s lor particularputposes. R8sthck8d funds are donations which ar8 to b8 us8d In accardancewith sp8crfic r8strctiDnS Impas8d bydanDts. Includ8 dDaS r8ceiv8d tram app8als torsp8ciactlvrt1&S or praj8cts From 19 May2021 theTwstees of LongMeoW Evan9eliBal Twsttranslerred rt8 Bash and bank balances to the CIO to BaTryOUtthechurch'8acbviti@s knCt8d Funds Tot 2022 Total 2021 nds 2 PaymBnt% in r8lation to charitabl8 aCtrt5 und&rtak8n dir•cly Care MinistryAcfvrties OfficelGeneral Administrativ8 Exp8nS@s Accounts PreparatlDn & Ind8p8nd8nt Exarnination Payroll Expenses Pr&Me Costs Insurances 3.886 1.250 758 5,136 4,519 2,402 2,220 BS,123 8,763 1,453 250 3.323 3.873 2.402 2.220 83.123 7.796 1.453 46.709 7.148 1.333 967 StattCosL% 507 107.860 507 412 &1.159 2.975 3 Qrantspaid in r&kntion to charitabl&activth8%undBrtak8n byolh8r Grants tD Otherchanti8s and DanatiOnS 5,154 4,554 3,000 1,555 1,906 3.W7 2.569 1.663 4.554 3.000 1.555 1.906 OMF Ink8maknnal FIEC 1.916 2.890 12.074 21.323 4 TrantionSith r&kt•d parti85 B8n Epps and Russell Knell served as church pastors w8r8 Pa a grass salary al £34,B16 and [34.73812021 [19.979 and £19.93SI respecfvely and 8ach benefited from emplDyetrs p8n8iDn CDtritIOn of £1.390 12021 [7971 IDr s8tVin9 In that capacity. nDt fDr S819 as a hustee, thes8 payments are P8rmtt8d byth8 chaTity's gov8ming doBum8nt. 5 MovBm8rrt Dlfunds Op8ning baLrynce Incame R8C81Pt8 Paym8nt8 Transf8ts balanc& 48.058 49.002 R85trict&dlunds 95 67 262 95 Groupswithin Church Community Support Fund Fund Car8 Fund Fun Day 204 14661 1.250 200 25 967 Bu119 Improv8m8nt 967 3.162 1.842 95 Tolalfunds Pa98 8