Charity registration number: 1195749
CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees' annual report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report to the trustees | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Statement of financial position | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 - 12 |
CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Registered charity name: | Canning Road Evangelical Church |
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| Trustees: | Mr D R Geering |
| Mr M D Harding | |
| Mr L R Milner | |
| Mr D Styles | |
| Chairperson: | Mr D R Geering |
| Treasurer: | Mrs L King |
| Charity registration number: | 1195749 |
| Charity Address: | Canning Road Evangelical Church |
| Canning Road | |
| Southport | |
| PR9 7SS | |
| Independent examiner: | Mr W A Harrison |
| Apt 37 Brunlees Court | |
| 19-23 Cambridge Road | |
| Southport | |
| PR9 9DH | |
| Banker: | NatWest Bank |
| 130 Lord Street | |
| Southport | |
| PR9 0AE |
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees submit their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) '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)', issued October 2019 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), incorporated on 8 September 2021 and governed by its constitution and associated statement of faith. On 1 June 2022 the property and assets of the previously unincorporated trusts were transferred to the new CIO and those trusts are now in the process of being formally wound up. All charity activity is now being undertaken through this CIO.
Recruitment and appointment of the trustees
The board seek to achieve a balance of skills and experience amongst the trustees, of which it must have a minimum of 3. In order to maintain this, the board reviews its skill and experience mix each year and seeks to recruit new trustees as and when necessary. Potential trustees are members of the charity that both subscribe and adhere to, in belief and lifestyle, the statement of faith and are appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the members.
Trustee induction and training
The current board of trustees provide any new and/or potential trustee with a copy of the constitution and statement of faith along with the latest copy of the charity's annual report and financial statements. Any further training is assessed and provided as and when required by the existing trustees.
Ongoing training is provided by the board of trustees as and when the need arises.
Each trustee is appointed for a set term of a maximum of 3 years and put forward for re-election to the members when that term expires. There is no limit to the number of terms that a trustee may be re-appointed.
Risk management
The charity has undertaken a review of the major risks to which it is exposed and monitors this regularly. Full risk assessments have been undertaken for all activities of the charity and are reviewed on a regular basis. Insurance cover is reviewed annually by the trustees to ensure it is considered appropriate at all times. The trustees are presented with a financial update, usually on a quarterly basis, to ensure that reserves are adequate and that proper financial planning can be undertaken.
During the prior year a full fire risk assessment had been completed and all necessary safety steps identified continue to be undertaken.
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objects of the charity
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in considering future activities of the charity and believe they are in full compliance. The object of the charity is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in Southport, Merseyside and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Review and summary of the year
Throughout the year the charity has continued to run Sunday church services for its members and the community. The charity has also run a foodbank on Monday afternoons in connection with Compassion Acts, a local charity that aims to reduce poverty and enhance wellbeing in the local area, to help the most needy in our local community. A childrens club, "Hero Academy" for ages 5 to 11 on Thursday evenings term time, has also been run for the local community children along with many other outreach activities that have taken place from time to time.
During the year the decision to appoint a full time pastor for youth and families was made and a suitable candidate both identified and employed. Half of their full time hours being donated to a local charity with similar charitable objectives, Southport and Area Schools Worker Trust. This not only supports another local charity but also bolsters our ability to meet our charitable objectives further.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Review and summary of the year
The financial results for the year and state of the charity's financial affairs at 31 March 2024 are set out in the financial statements on pages 7 to 12 showing income of £41,972 (2023: £37,638) and expenditure of £57,006 (2023: £37,374).
The charity recorded a deficit of £15,034 (2023: £264 surplus) for the year bringing the total funds to a surplus of £327,632 (2023: £342,666). This deficit was mainly due to the large church ceiling repair undertaken in the year. The trustees remain aware of the level of reserves held and have already designated 5 years expected salary costs for the full time pastor for youth and families.
Principal funding sources
The principal funding sources of the charity continue to be received from the members tithes and offerings throughout the year along with income from hiring the property to various local organisations whose activities are in keeping with the objects of our charity.
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Reserves policy
The trustees have decided on a policy of holding a minimum of 6 months average costs in unrestricted reserves, which amounts to around £20,000. This does not include the salary costs of the full time pastor for youth and families as this 5 year cost has already been fully designated. The charity has free reserves well in excess of this at present which the trustees are in the process of identifying how this could be put to further use.
In the year to 31 March 2024 the amount available in unrestricted reserves, after setting to oneside the designated funds, was £187,959 (2023 - £184,093). The trustees are continuing to expand on the charitable work that they undertake to help more in need in the local community which will continue to use the resources available to them.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
General plans
The charity will continue its current programme throughout the year and aims to increase the levels of help it can offer to the local community, physically, emotionally and spiritually as much as it is able to.
More specifically, in the year the church agreed by majority vote to purchase a property with the reserves the charity currently holds to be able to house the full time pastor for youth and families until they are in a position to purchase it from the church. The agreed budget for this is in the region of £180,000 to £200,000 which the church currently has. By the time of the signing of this report a property has been identified which was on the market for £180,000 but an agreed price of £158,500 has been agreed as the property does require a number of structural improvements which could cost up to £43,000 according to the surveyor.
Plans in response to risk review
The trustees continually monitor risk and implement policy as and when necessary to mitigate that risk as far as possible. All risk assessments have been prepared and are reviewed and updated on a regular basis as and when required.
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
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 charity's financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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a. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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b. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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c. state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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d. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which 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. 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.
This report was approved by the board of trustees on 23 June 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
……………………………… Mr D R Geering - Chairman of Trustees
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Canning Road Evangelical Church ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 12.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the 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 accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr W A Harrison
Dated: 30 August 2024
Apt 37 Brunlees Court, 19-23 Cambridge Road Southport, PR9 9DH
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 Notes £ £ £ INCOME Incoming resources from generated funds: Voluntary income: 2 29,819 256 30,075 Activities to generate funds 3 5,130 - 5,130 Investment income 4 6,767 - 6,767 TOTAL INCOME 41,716 256 41,972 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities 5 56,650 256 56,906 Governance costs 6 100 - 100 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 56,750 256 57,006 (15,034) - (15,034) Fund balances at 1 April 2023 342,666 - 342,666 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 327,632 - 327,632 NET (EXPENDITURE) / INCOME FOR THE YEAR |
Total funds 2023 £ 26,505 7,520 3,613 37,638 34,369 3,005 37,374 264 342,402 342,666 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 9 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Green Pastures investments Building hire and other debtors Gift aid debtor CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade creditors Wages tax and national insurance owed Expenses owed Accrued costs NET CURRENT ASSETS FUNDS Restricted funds Designated funds Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS 8 |
Total funds 2024 £ 158,916 165,000 2,260 3,983 330,159 1,082 1,176 169 100 2,527 327,632 - 139,673 187,959 327,632 |
Total funds 2023 £ 170,182 165,000 4,298 4,161 343,641 176 - 699 100 975 342,666 - 158,573 184,093 342,666 |
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 23 June 2024, and are signed on behalf of the board by:
……………………………… Mr D R Geering - Chairman of Trustees
The notes on pages 9 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the FRSSE Statement of Recommended Practice (FRSSE SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" published in March 2015.
b Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements where relevant.
c Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
d Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
e Fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included at cost including and incidental expenses of acquisition.
f Limited by guarantee
The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation. The members of the charity are the congregational individuals that have signed the membership declaration and subscribe fully to the statement of faith. In the event of the charity being wound up, the members have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities.
g Green Pastures investments
The charity has 3 separate investments totalling £165,000 held as unsecured loan stock with Green Pastures CBS Limited, a Christian charity whose objects are to end homelessness. These are at fixed rates and mature in August 2025, September 2025 and October 2025 respectively.
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2 VOLUNTARY INCOME
| Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ Donations and gifts: General donations (gift aid) 14,113 185 14,298 General donations (no gift aid) 11,770 25 11,795 Gift aid tax recoverable 3,936 46 3,982 29,819 256 30,075 3 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ Other activities: Income from hire of property 5,130 - 5,130 5,130 - 5,130 4 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ Income from investments: Green Pastures interest 4,800 - 4,800 Bank interest 1,967 - 1,967 6,767 - 6,767 ACTIVITIES TO GENERATE FUNDS INVESTMENT INCOME |
Total funds 2023 £ 16,654 5,690 4,161 26,505 Total funds 2023 £ 7,520 7,520 Total funds 2023 £ 3,300 313 3,613 |
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
5 COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Property costs: Electricity and gas Repairs and maintenance Water rates Waste collection Insurance Administration / support costs: Telephone and internet Printing, postage and stationery Subscriptions and licences Sundry costs Charitable activity costs: Charitable giving Youth work Speakers expenses Salaries Recruitment costs Outreach events |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ 4,579 - 4,579 18,733 - 18,733 426 - 426 53 - 53 2,137 - 2,137 25,928 - 25,928 747 - 747 223 - 223 301 - 301 249 - 249 1,520 - 1,520 3,144 256 3,400 1,615 - 1,615 490 - 490 23,452 - 23,452 292 - 292 209 - 209 29,202 256 29,458 56,650 256 56,906 |
Total funds 2023 £ 3,492 13,951 349 50 1,962 19,804 435 160 357 333 1,285 3,890 1,319 805 6,679 300 287 13,280 34,369 |
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6 GOVERNANCE COSTS
| Legal and CIO formation costs Independent examination |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ - - - 100 - 100 100 - 100 |
Total funds 2023 £ 2,905 100 3,005 |
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CANNING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
7 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
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Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
£ £ £
Current assets 330,159 - 330,159
Current liabilities (2,527) - (2,527)
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327,632 327,632
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8 ANALYSIS OF FUNDS
| Balance at Incoming Outgoing 1 Apr 23 Resources Resources Transfers Unrestricted funds: General fund 184,093 41,716 40,276 2,426 Designated funds 158,573 - 16,474 (2,426) Restricted funds: - 256 256 - Total funds: 342,666 41,972 57,006 - |
Balance at 31 Mar 24 187,959 139,673 - 327,632 |
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Restricted funds represent donations received during the year for missional outreach and are to be spent on missional giving only.
Designated funds represent unrestricted funds that the trustees have agreed to set aside for use in funding up to 5 years salary and associated on costs of the full time pastor for youth and families in accordance with their future plans which started in September 2023.
9 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION
No trustee received any emoluments during the year.
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