## **REHOBOTH CHURCH CONWY CIO** ## Trustees Annual Report and Accounts For the period ended 31st March 2022 Charity No: 1194257 ## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** ||Period start date|Period start date|||Period end date|| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |**From**|28th|April|2021|**To**|31st
March|2022| ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** Rehoboth Church Conwy CIO **Registered charity number (if any)** 1194257 |**Charity's principal address**|
Bron Wendon, Conwy Road,|
Bron Wendon, Conwy Road,| |---|---|---| ||Penmaenmawr,|| ||Conwy|| ||**Postcode**|LL34 6BB| ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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7|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Stephen Burt|Ex-officio(Minister)||| ||Mike Anderton|||| ||William Moffat|||| ||AntonyRatcliffe|||| ||Bob Ratcliffe|||| ||William Waller|||| |||||| ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** |**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**| |---|---|---| |**Type of adviser**
**Name**
**Address**||| |**Bankers**|Lloyds Bank|22 Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2RU| |||| |||| ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** Cassie Ratcliffe - Secretary ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Constitution dated 26[th] January 2021 and registered with the Charity Type of governing document Commission on 27[th] April 2021; subsequently amended on 9[th] June 2021 (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) A Foundation, therefore new trustees nominated by any existing trustee, Trustee selection methods then formally appointed by all trustees at the next meeting. (eg. appointed by, elected by) March 2022 RCC CIO 1 ## **Section C Objectives and activities** The advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Statement of Faith appearing in the Schedule. **Summary of the objects of the** Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity **charity set out in its** trustees, further the work of the Church. **governing document** • Developing and making available a Christian resource centre in Dwygyfylchi, North Wales, helping people to explore the spiritual dimension of life with conferences and conventions, with rooms available for respite and holidays, and staffed by a team of volunteers. • Organising activities and special worship services that explore Christianity in various dimensions. • Being a resource hub of information about Christian spirituality for local congregations and individuals. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the** • Offering Christian teaching conventions to train individuals to **public benefit in relation to** relate correctly in relationships with each other and in their **these objects (include within** spiritual walks. **this section the statutory declaration that trustees have** • Providing a drop-in service for people seeking support or a chat. **had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity** • Offering coaching on aspects of the Christian faith. **Commission on public benefit)** • Coordinating conferences for Christians in the wider area. • Offering a confidential listening and healing prayer service on the charity premises. Our facilities are open on most days and evenings. • The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship in North Wales by providing donations, items or services to individuals in need. The trustees have complied with the Charities Act 2011 with regard to the public benefit requirement. March 2022 RCC CIO 2 ## Section D Achievements and performance ## **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN 2021-2022 As lockdown eased at the beginning of the period, we were able to reopen to the public with appropriate Covid measures in place and have enjoyed seeing people returning to the facilities and reengaging in activities. We had an agreement with the previous administration of the Oasis Christian Centre to upkeep and maintain the property until such a time as we were able to raise the finance to purchase the property. During this time, we realised that the property was in very poor condition and was going to need much finance over a period of years to bring it up to the standard we require. On completion of purchase (November 2021) most of our outgoings have been invested into the upgrade, which is ongoing. For this period: - Landscaping of whole acreage has been achieved - New drainage where needed - Temporary roof repairs - Refurbishing and decoration of function room facility and accommodation - Refurbishing of static caravans for guest accommodation - Garages have been converted to workshop and storage areas for machinery and ground equipment. - Also, after having inspections by fire compliance officers, we have carried out major alterations and upgrades to comply with fire regulations, which are still ongoing. We have worked with a local architect and structural engineer to move the building renovation programme of the Oasis cottage forward. We have had helpful pre-planning meetings with London Building Control, which is the business of a Christian friend, identified with our vision. Upgrades to the property will continue in the future. Due to the improvements to the property, the frequency of use has increased, and the following activities have taken place: - Weekly Sunday morning church meetings - Christian Teaching seminars - Respite holidays for individuals and families - Preparation of function room facility for proposed future conferences, wedding and funeral services. March 2022 RCC CIO 3 ## **Section E Financial review** |**Brief statement of the**
**charity’s policy on reserves**
**Details of any funds materially**
**in deficit**|The trustees have decided that a reserve balance of £5,000 will be kept
as a reserve for the purpose of emergency repairs and/or maintenance.
Whilst this may seem rather minimal, labour costs would not be included
in this sum, as within the trustees there are qualified, professional
builders, electricians and plumbers, and other skills within the church
fellowship, who offer their services as volunteers. At the 31 March 2022,
the General Fund was £23,607 (2021: £29,612). The reason for the
reduction of the reserves for this period is due to the initial dilapidated
state of The Oasis on acquiring the property. Expenses are likely to
continue at this level until the trustees have got the remainder of the
property up to the required standard.| |---|---| ||None| ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - On 27[th] April 2021, when the charity was formed, it inherited the bank - additional information, where balance of the church fellowship bank account, formerly called Rehoboth - relevant about: Trust. It was agreed that the bank account should have the same name - • the charity’s principal as the charity, therefore once the charity was formed, the bank account sources of funds (including name was changed to Rehoboth Church Conwy CIO. On April 28[th] 2021, any fundraising); the account balance was £359,611. £330,000 was made up of - • how expenditure has contributions for the purchase of The Oasis made by members of Rehoboth Church Conwy CIO Fellowship, and included two loans - supported the key objectives totalling £80,000. Both these loans were subsequently repaid. The - of the charity; remaining £29,612 had been donated by those identified with the church - • investment policy and fellowship over time leading up to the charity setup, which helped objectives including any maintain the running costs of Bron Wendon, the Church Fellowship ethical investment policy house, which is owned by the Minister. adopted. As well as renovating and maintaining the Oasis property, funds from the bank account are used for the maintenance and running costs of Bron Wendon. The charity relies on voluntary donations from those who identify with our objectives. All income is received through donations, church offerings and a Paypal facility found on the charity’s website, which enables those that are identified with the objects of the charity, both nationally and internationally, to donate. ## **Section F Other optional information** As lockdown eased and lifted, we were able to move towards more discipleship seminars and teaching the Christian faith. Some of our members have begun to interact with local organisations in the community, endeavouring to relate to others in line with our statement of faith. The reopening of the resource centre has enabled us to restart our work for individuals and groups interested in exploring Christian lifestyle and spirituality, as well as offering support or help to individuals. We have also been able to resume our Living Waters Conventions, which are usually held twice a year, in May and September. These conventions have been running for almost forty years. The first one since lockdown was in September 2021 and generated a huge interest after being suspended for so long. March 2022 RCC CIO 4 ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary, Chair,**
**etc) **
**Date**|STEVE BURT|BOB RATCLIFFE| |---|---|---| ||Stephen Burt|Bob Ratcliffe| ||
Chair / Trustee|Trustee| ||18thJanuary 2023|| ||18thJanuary 2023|| March 2022 RCC CIO 5 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/ members of**[Rehoboth Church Conwy CIO ] **On accounts for the** 31[st] March 2022 **Charity no.** 1194257 **period ended Set out on pages** 7-8 - I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31[st] March 2022. - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Signed:** S R BONES **Date:** 18[th] January 2023 **Name:** Stephen R Bones FCA **Relevant professional** Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales **qualification: Address:** Gullacombe Station Road South Molton, Devon EX36 3EA March 2022 RCC CIO 6 **Rehoboth Church Conwy CIO** **1194257** ## **Receipts and payments accounts** **For the period** 28th April 2021 **To** 31st March 2022 **from** ## **Section A Receipts and payments** |**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest**
**£**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest**
**£**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Last year**
**to the nearest £**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted funds|**22,700**||**-**||**22,700**||**-**| |Buildingfund|**-**||**150,001**||**150,001**||**-**| |Gift Aid|**30**||**12,500**||**12,530**||**-**| |Oasis flat contributions|**-**||**136**||**136**||**-**| |Chicken coup|**-**||**318**||**318**||**-**| |Bookprinting|**-**||**500**||**500**||**-**| ||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**| |**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|

**22,730**||**163,455**||**186,185**||**-**| ||||||||| |**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**|||||||| ||**-**||||||**-**| |**_Sub total_**|**-**||||||**-**| |**_Total receipts_ **
**A3 Payments**|||||||| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||| |Housekeeping|**267**||**-**||**267**||**-**| |Household|**425**||**-**||**425**||**-**| |IT costs|**900**||**-**||**900**||**-**| |Buildingmaintenance - interior|**2,610**||**-**||**2,610**||**-**| |Buildingmaintenance - exterior|**7,335**||**-**||**7,335**||**-**| |Cleaning|**570**||**30**||**600**||**-**| |Catering|**2,343**||**-**||**2,343**||**-**| |Utilities|**6,792**||**106**||**6,898**||**-**| |Legal fees|**2,030**||**-**||**2,030**||**-**| |Merchandise|**-**||**500**||**500**||**-**| |Fire safety|**649**||**-**||**649**||**-**| |Printing,postage & stationery|**40**||**-**||**40**||**-**| |Vehicle runningcosts|**1,153**||**-**||**1,153**||**-**| |Finance costs|**30**||**-**||**30**||**-**| ||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**| |**_Sub total_ **|**25,144**||**636**||**25,780**||**-**| ||||||||| |**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**|||||||| |**Oasis property**|**-**||||||| |**Garden equipment &**
**improvements**|**3,591**||||||| |**Household equipment**|**-**||||||| |**Repayment of loans**|**-**||||||| |**_Sub total_ **|**3,591**||||||**-**| |**_Total payments_ **
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**|||||||| ||||||||**-**| ||||||||| ||**(6,005)**||**(330,000)**||**(336,005)**||**-**| ||**-**|
|**-**|
|**-**||**-**| ||**29,612**||**330,000**||**359,612**||**-**| ||**23,607**||**0**||**23,607**||**359,612**| March 2022 RCC CIO 7 ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B1 Cash funds**|**Details**
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
Lloyds bank - current account|**Details**
**Details**
**_Total cash funds_**
Lloyds bank - current account|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Total funds**
**to nearest £**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||**23,607**||**0**||**23,607**| ||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||**23,607**||**0**||**23,607**| ||||||||**Current value**
**(optional)**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||**Details**||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**||**Cost (optional)**||**Current value**
**(optional)**| ||Oasis property||404,275||**-**||**-**| ||Gardening equipment & improvements||11,483||**-**||**-**| ||Household equipment||653||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**| ||**Details**||**Fund to which**
**liability relates**||**Amount due**
**(optional)**||**When due**
**(optional)**| ||||||**-**||| ||||||**-**||| ||||||**-**||| ||||||**-**||| ||||||**-**||| ||A RATCLIFFE
Signature
S BURT||Print Name
Stephen Burt
Anthony Mark Ratcliffe||||| ||||||||Date of
approval| ||S BURT||Stephen Burt||||18/01/2023| ||A RATCLIFFE||Anthony Mark Ratcliffe||||18/01/2023| March 2022 RCC CIO 8