Anchor Community Church - Annual report 2023-2024
Registration number: 1196204
Address
26 Quob Lane, West End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3HN
Trustees: (Lead)Benjamin Davies Nicola (Nicky) Davies Brian Gale Louisa Petley
The 4 trustees meet at least 4 times a year. We started with these original trustees and as yet have not appointed any extra trustees but should the time come through trustees stepping down or dying then the existing trustees would discuss appropriate candidates and take a vote.
Activities that have taken place through the year:
Sunday services weekly, Anchor Youth Club for 8-16yr olds fortnightly, Anchor Explorers (Bible study group for 8yrs +) monthly, Messy Church (alternative church services for young families)monthly, Alpha course once a year, Anchor Connect (Bible study group)fortnightly, The church runs a weekly coffee morning as a point of contact for people that want company and a warm space to meet and chat with refreshments.
The church also supports a local Ukranian family who help run Ukranian activity days and a Ukranian church service weekly. Vasyl Malofieiev has now been recognised as a Pastor of the Ukranian church that meets at Anchor Community Church each Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
The church is part of the local Churches Together hub for HEWEB (Hedge End, West End, Botley) and as part of this helps to run a Holiday Bible Club each year.
The church facilitates other Christian groups to meet on its premises including Zion Projects and SHOW (South Hants Origins Workshop)
Objectives in the year:
To continue to outreach to young families and share the Gospel message
To develop the musical skills of the Worship Band to help facilitate worship for others To run the Alpha course annually to help people discover more about faith and Christianity To continue to encourage youth activities to support young people discovering their faith To refurbish the upstairs room for Anchor Kids on a Sunday morning
To help lead HEWEB Holiday Bible Club to reach children across the area with the Gospel message
Achievements:
Alpha course – 10 attendees at our last course some of who have gone on to meet fortnightly at our Connect group.
Anchor Youth Club – 20 attendees regularly Anchor Explorers – 8 attendees Anchor Connect – up to 10 attendees
Messy Church – up to 4 families who attend not always regularly School of the Sword – up to 8 attendees Sunday services attendance – 40 regular attendees Coffee morning – between 15-20 attendees
All these activities are bringing people together to fellowship, to share thoughts and opinions and to increase their understanding of the Christian faith. This then helps people in their daily lives to be more positive and to not be lonely but to build lasting and meaningful friendships.
Registered number: CE026942
ANCHOR COMMUNITY CHURCH DIRECTOR'S REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Berrywood Accountants The New Studio Wintershill Farm Wintershill, Durley Hampshire SO32 2AH
Anchor Community Church Contents
| Page | |
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| CompanyInformation | 1 |
| Director'sReport | 2 |
| Accountant'sReport | 3 |
| IncomeandExpenditureAccount | 4 |
| BalanceSheet | 5 |
| NotestotheFinancialStatements | 6—7 |
| Thefollowingpagesdonotformpartofthestatutoryaccounts: | |
| DetailedIncomeandExpenditureAccount | 8 |
Anchor Community Church Company Information For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
| CompanyNumber | CE026942 |
|---|---|
| RegisteredOffice | 26QuobLane |
| WestEnd | |
| Southampton | |
| SO303HN | |
| Accountants | BerrywoodAccountants |
| TheNewStudio | |
| WintershillFarm | |
| Wintershill,Durley | |
| Hampshire | |
| SO322AH |
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Anchor Community Church Company No. CE026942 Director's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
The director presents his report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Directors
The director who held office during the year were as follows:
Statement of Director's Responsibilities
The director is responsible for preparing the Director's Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the director is required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. He is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The director is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
By order of the board
28/01/2025
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Anchor Community Church Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
In accordance with the engagement letter dated , and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the director in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the director the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the director that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's director for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 31 March 2024 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
Signed
28/01/2025
Berrywood Accountants The New Studio Wintershill Farm Wintershill, Durley Hampshire SO32 2AH
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Anchor Community Church Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
| Notes TURNOVER Costofsales GROSSSURPLUS Administrativeexpenses OPERATING(DEFICIT)/SURPLUSAND (DEFICIT)/SURPLUSFORTHEFINANCIALYEAR |
31March 2024 £ 28,441 (3,722) 24,719 (27,431) (2,712) |
31March 2023 £ 40,838 (1,276) |
|---|---|---|
| 39,562 (16,446) |
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| 23,116 |
The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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Anchor Community Church Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2024
| Notes FIXEDASSETS TangibleAssets 4 CURRENTASSETS Cashatbankandinhand Creditors:AmountsFallingDueWithin OneYear 5 NETCURRENTASSETS(LIABILITIES) TOTALASSETSLESSCURRENT LIABILITIES NETASSETS IncomeandExpenditureAccount MEMBERS'FUNDS |
31March2024 £ £ 18,433 18,433 4,218 4,218 (2,247) 1,971 20,404 20,404 20,404 20,404 |
31March2024 £ £ 18,433 18,433 4,218 4,218 (2,247) 1,971 20,404 20,404 20,404 20,404 |
31March2023 £ £ ‑ ‑ 25,323 25,323 (2,207) 23,116 23,116 23,116 23,116 23,116 |
31March2023 £ £ ‑ ‑ 25,323 25,323 (2,207) 23,116 23,116 23,116 23,116 23,116 |
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| 18,433 1,971 |
‑ 23,116 |
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| 4,218 (2,247) |
25,323 (2,207) |
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| 20,404 | 23,116 | |||
| 20,404 | 23,116 | |||
| 20,404 | 23,116 | |||
| 20,404 | 23,116 |
For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
28/01/2025
The notes on pages 6 to 7 form part of these financial statements.
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Anchor Community Church Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
1. General Information
Anchor Community Church is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number CE026942. The registered office is 26 Quob Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HN.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section 1A Small Entities "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
2.2. Turnover
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.
Sale of goods
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods.
Rendering of services
Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only recognised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably.
2.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
3. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: NIL (2023: NIL)
4. Tangible Assets
| Cost Asat1April2023 Additions Asat31March2024 Depreciation Asat1April2023 Providedduringtheperiod Asat31March2024 NetBookValue Asat31March2024 Asat1April2023 |
Computer Equipment £ ‑ 27,650 |
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| 27,650 | |
| ‑ 9,217 |
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| 9,217 | |
| 18,433 | |
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Anchor Community Church Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
5. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
| . Creditors:AmountsFallingDueWithinOneYear |
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| Tradecreditors Bankloansandoverdrafts Accrualsanddeferredincome |
31March 2024 £ (1) 2,028 220 2,247 |
31March 2023 £ (1) 2,028 180 |
| 2,207 |
6. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
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Anchor Community Church Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2024
| TURNOVER Income COSTOFSALES Resources‑MessyChurch AdministrationCharges‑YouthGroup Bakingingredients‑YouthGroup TuckShop‑YouthGroup GROSSSURPLUS AdministrativeExpenses Games Stafftraining Healthandsafetycosts Catering Furnishings Cleaning KitchenEquipment Hireandleasingofmotorvehicles ComputerandITconsumables Maintenance Insurance Printing,postageandstationery YouthClub Photocopying ChurchResources Advertisingandmarketingcosts Literature Websitecosts Accountancyfees Legalfees MinisterialGifts SocialEvents Outreach IndividualFamilySupport Anchor Subscriptions Bankcharges Charitabledonations Depreciationofcomputerequipment OPERATING(DEFICIT)/SURPLUSAND (DEFICIT)/SURPLUSFORTHEFINANCIALYEAR |
31March2024 £ £ 28,441 3,657 ‑ 39 26 (3,722) 24,719 216 ‑ 47 1,169 173 123 498 631 2,092 1,567 523 105 4,484 459 382 ‑ 344 ‑ 220 1,036 1,220 195 63 ‑ ‑ 387 101 2,179 9,217 (27,431) (2,712) |
31March2024 £ £ 28,441 3,657 ‑ 39 26 (3,722) 24,719 216 ‑ 47 1,169 173 123 498 631 2,092 1,567 523 105 4,484 459 382 ‑ 344 ‑ 220 1,036 1,220 195 63 ‑ ‑ 387 101 2,179 9,217 (27,431) (2,712) |
31March2023 £ £ 40,838 1,137 46 69 24 (1,276) 39,562 96 461 654 904 104 117 348 ‑ 1,172 481 599 100 8 304 161 4,353 100 150 180 900 1,309 105 555 110 149 1,085 119 1,822 ‑ (16,446) 23,116 |
31March2023 £ £ 40,838 1,137 46 69 24 (1,276) 39,562 96 461 654 904 104 117 348 ‑ 1,172 481 599 100 8 304 161 4,353 100 150 180 900 1,309 105 555 110 149 1,085 119 1,822 ‑ (16,446) 23,116 |
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| 216 ‑ 47 1,169 173 123 498 631 2,092 1,567 523 105 4,484 459 382 ‑ 344 ‑ 220 1,036 1,220 195 63 ‑ ‑ 387 101 2,179 9,217 |
96 461 654 904 104 117 348 ‑ 1,172 481 599 100 8 304 161 4,353 100 150 180 900 1,309 105 555 110 149 1,085 119 1,822 ‑ |
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| 24,719 (27,431) |
39,562 (16,446) |
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| (2,712) | 23,116 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Anchor Community Church
On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2024 Charity no 1196204 ended (if any) Set out on pages 4-8 of the financial accounts non charity format (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024 D / MM / YYYY .
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 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 (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: T J Phillips Date: 29.01.25 Name: Teresa Phillips Relevant professional CIOT qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: The New Studio, Wintershill Farm, Wintershill, Durley, SO32 2AH
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Oct 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to NONE disclose .
2
Oct 2018
IER