Registered Charity Number 1193732
BEACON CHURCH HEBDEN BRIDGE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
BEACON CHURCH HEBDEN BRIDGE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
CONTENTS
| Church Information | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trustees Report | 2A - 2B |
| Independent Examiners Report | 3 |
| Receipts & Payments Account | 4 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 |
BEACON CHURCH HEBDEN BRIDGE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Page 1
| CHURCH INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 Fairfield |
| Hebden Bridge | |
| West Yorkshire | |
| HX7 6JD | |
| Trustees | Benjamin Oliver |
| Cheryl Clarke | |
| Pauline Hogarth | |
| Charity Number | 1193732 |
| Bankers | Virgin Money |
| 40 New Street | |
| Huddersfield | |
| HD1 2BT | |
| Kingdom Bank | |
| Media House | |
| Padge Road | |
| Beeston | |
| Nottingham | |
| NG9 2RS | |
| Independent Examiner | J R Caladine FCCA |
| Caladine Limited | |
| Chartered Certified Accountants | |
| Chantry House | |
| 22 Upperton Road | |
| Eastbourne | |
| East Sussex | |
| BN21 1BF |
BEACON CHURCH HEBDEN BRIDGE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Page 2 A
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES'
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their annual report and accounts for the period ended 30 June 2022.
1 Objectives and activities
The object of the Charity is the advancement of the Christian faith in HX7; Hebden Bridge and the surrounding areas. A wide range of activities are undertaken under the banner of Beacon Church Hebden Bridge to carry out its objectives; to provide opportunity for people, whether they are already part of the faith or those seeking to discover more, to express or explore devotion through Evangelical Christian worship and engage in discipleship and training to deepen their understanding of Christianity.
To raise awareness and understanding of Evangelical Christianity through teaching, friendship, fellowship, community service and outreach work. To serve the local community by the promotion of spiritual welfare through the practical expression of Evangelical Christianity: fellowship, friendship, mutual support and practical help (depending on circumstances and specific need).
These include Sunday Services as an expression of Christian worship; There is regular teaching and training in the Christian faith and opportunities for believers to express their spiritual nature through prayer and service, and live out their faith in practical ways as we serve those in our community.
2 Public Benefit
The Trustees consider that the objectives as described above fulfil the requirements of the Charity Commission's public benefit disclosure.
3 Structure, governance and management
Formerly, Beacon Church Hebden Bridge had operated as an unregistered charity. It was resolved by the Trustees of the unregistered trust to be in the interests of the Charity to form a CIO and transfer the assets and activities that new entity. On 20 July the Charity Commission authorised the transfer of assets formerly held by the unregistered charity known as Mount Zion Baptist Chapel (Evangelical) to Beacon Church Hebden Bridge.
The Charity is registered with the Charity Commission For England and Wales, number 1193732, and is constituted as a CIO under a constitution dated 8 March 2021.
The Trustees who served during the year were:
Benjamin Oliver (Appointed 15th February 2021) Cheryl Clarke (Appointed 15th February 2021) Pauline Hogarth (Appointed 15th February 2021)
The Church is a member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC).
4 Financial review
A total of £127,000 was transferred from Mount Zion Baptist Chapel (Evangelical). Income for the period amounted to £14,527 and expenditure £28,501 leading to a deficit for the period of £13,974. Total funds at the year end were £113,026, of which £1,532 were restricted.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BEACON CHURCH HEBDEN BRIDGE
I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Beacon Church Hebden Bridge ('the Charity') for the period ended 30 June 2022, which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of 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 Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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J R Caladine FCCA
Caladine Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Chantry House, 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne, BN21 1BF
Date: 28/04/2023
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BEACON CHURCH HEBDEN BRIDGE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| Receipts Donations Interest receivable Other income Transferred from Mount Zion Baptist Chapel Payments Salaries Employer's pension Rent Telephone Insurance Equipment purchased Mission and other gifts Outreach Governance and legal fees Administration and support Other expenditure Net receipts/(payments) Cash funds at the year end |
Period end Unrestricted Restricted 30 June Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ 9,243 2,840 12,083 117 - 117 1,727 600 2,327 126,650 350 127,000 |
Period end Unrestricted Restricted 30 June Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ 9,243 2,840 12,083 117 - 117 1,727 600 2,327 126,650 350 127,000 |
Period end Unrestricted Restricted 30 June Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ 9,243 2,840 12,083 117 - 117 1,727 600 2,327 126,650 350 127,000 |
Period end Unrestricted Restricted 30 June Funds Funds 2022 £ £ £ 9,243 2,840 12,083 117 - 117 1,727 600 2,327 126,650 350 127,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137,737 | 3,790 | 141,527 | ||
| 22,919 516 353 100 239 322 765 44 519 236 230 |
- - 1,604 - - - - 444 10 200 - |
22,919 516 1,957 100 239 322 765 488 529 436 230 |
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| 26,243 | 2,258 | 28,501 | ||
| 111,494 | 1,532 | 113,026 | ||
| 111,494 | 1,532 | 113,026 |
HURCH HEB OR TME PERIOD ENDE 30 JUNE ENT OF 30Jun• Virgin money ngdom B8nk 11.939 101.087 TOTAL Cash Fu 113.026 Approvad bythe TNste850n................................... signed b*IbY Mr 8 Ollv•i
BEACON CHURCH HEBDEN BRIDGE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 Accounting Policies
The Financial Statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011.
1.1 Donations
Donations are recognised when received by or on behalf of the Charity.
1.2 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is incurred and allocated to the appropriate category.
1.3 Unrestricted funds:
The Church operates a General Fund for the day to day activities.
Restricted funds:
Monies donated for specific purposes are held in various restricted funds. Movements on these funds is shown in note 2.
| 2 | Funds Unrestricted General fund Restricted Evangelism Administration Rent Hoodies Total funds |
Balance at Balance at brought fwd. Receipts Payments 30-Jun-22 £ £ £ £ - 137,737 (26,243) 111,494 |
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| - 790 (444) 346 - 210 (210) - - 2,640 (1,604) 1,036 - 150 - 150 |
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| - 3,790 (2,258) 1,532 |
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| - 141,527 (28,501) 113,026 |
- 3 Trustee and Related Party Transactions
Trustee, Mr B Oliver, was employed as the Church's Pastor. During the year he received a salary of £22,919 and the Church made contributions into a pension scheme of £516.
Other than as disclosed above, none of the Trustees received any remuneration or were re-imbursed any out of pocket expenses during the year.
Donations by Trustees in the period were £1,721.