Sanderstead Evangelical Church Hearing God. trusting Christ, loving people Report and Accounts For the period ending 31st December 2022 Annual Accounts 2022 RiStered Charity Number 1197194
Reference and administrative information Sanderstead Evangelical Churth, 82 Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, SLFrrey CR2 9EB. Charity registration number- 1197194 Trustees The trustees at the date ofthis report. and during the year under review were James Hill, Aison Wilson. Heather Mann and Andrew Thotnson. Bankers Lloyds TSB Bank plc. George Street, Croydon CAF Bank plc.25 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ Inde endent Examiner CE Thomson ACA ICAEW, 124 Ranby Road, Sheffield, S117AL Structure. governance and management The Charity was established as a Charitable IncorpDrated Organisation on 1 W November 2021. On 1°, April 2022 it assumed, by way of transfer, all the assets and liabilities of the UK charity registered number 1117042 -Sanderstead Evangelical Church" and began operating on that date. The Charity is registered with the Charity Commission and is accepted by HM Revenue & Customs as being exempt from tax under the provisions of section 505(1) Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. Under the church constitution. the managing trustees, who are responsible for the management and administration of the church. are the persons who have been elected by the church members as elders and any other persons elected specifically as trustees. The church does not have a pastor at present. The church is seif-governing and independent of any external ruling body. However. unity wth other evangeliGg1 churches is expressed through infomial links with other churches in the area and with Christian organisations and Christian workers, both in this county and overseas. The freehold of the premises occupied by the church is held by the Westem Counties and South Wales Evangelisation Trust, from whom the church leases them at a nominal annual rent of £10. The Trust has decided to abolish the nominal rent, and it has not been payable from 2013. The lease is subject to renewal every 5 years. The current &year teim commenced on 4 January 2020. Objectives and activities The purposes of the church. according to its conslttution, are the advancement of the Christian faith in actr)rdan with its basis of faith, and the provision of relief and help to persons who are in need or hardship or who are aged and sick. The trustees are aware of, and have complied with. the guidance regarding public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. nual Awounts 2022 Register1 Charity Nutnb8r 1197194
Our aim is to worship and glorify God in our wsonal lives and as a church. to increase In faith and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to grow in holiness of life and conduct, to promote fellowship and hamony between ourselves, and to become increasingly useful as members of society. We are very nScIouS of the needs of those outside our church. So it is also our aim to take the Christian gospel to adults and children beyond our membership, to defend the faith, to support evangelism and mission both within and beyond our locality, and to help any who are in need. whatever their beliets. The principal activities undertaken by the church to achieve its objectives are: the provision of a regular biblical teaching and preaching ministry, open to all- regular ServIS ot public worshlp. and public meetings for prayer and fellowship. the teaching of Children - both the children of church members and other local children. the provision and maintenance of premises and facilities for worship, teaching and preaching; the distribution of Christian literature. events and activiknes providing a community service and encouraging people to meet with pastoral care and support for individuals in need. both within and beyond the church. financial support for Christian evangelism and mission elsewh&re- and gtfts for relief and development work. The church is entirely dependent on the voluntary unpaid service and active participalion of its members and supporters. They are involved in a wide range of acti)rities, including the operation and staffing of Sunday serVIS and other meetings, the teaching of children and young people. support for the sick and elderfy. the maintenance of the premises and its faulities. catering services. prayerful support for the work of the chtjrch, and not least the provision of most of its incorne. There was no pastor in 2022. The church employs a cleaner for 4 hours a week. Achievements and perfomiance Under Ihe continued Eldership of Andy Mayo, the Church has grown and we now have a weekly congregation of about 40, including children. Sunday Sessions have started for children with ages ranging from 3-8 years. A prograrnme is used and adapted to accommodate the wide age range. Attendance does vary from week to week. Once a month, the children stay in for a family service. The weekty meeting for Prayer and Bible Study has continued in a memberfs house. There is a monthly meeting for Ladies for an informal Bible Study, also in a private home. The monthty men's breakfast on a Saturday has also continued with a following Bible Study. these activities are well supported by Church members and friends. In September four people were baptised by immersion, supported by a fvll church of members and friends. Annual Aco)unts 2022 Registered Charity Nurnber 1197194
We continue to have various outreach events. In November, we held an encouraging outreach music evening where some from the church shared thelr Songs and Story. Eight were present who were non- church goers. We held our annual Carol Service. followed by our six w8&k informal Bible Study (Meeting Jesus) on Monday evenings. In March, the Church was full for the Thanksglving servi for the Itfe of one of the founder- members of the Church. Within the church organisation, four deaGons have been appointed. We are also encouraged to have a regular music team leading ourworship in song. We continue to have as our aim the glory of God and the spread of the Christian message in the district as well as being available to give support and encouragement to any who are in need. We continue to give regular financial support to several Christian missions in this county and abroad. Financial review This is the first period of accounting for the CIO and therefore there are no comparatives within the accourrts. All assets and liabilities from Charity number 1110742 "Sanderstead Evangelical Church. were transferred to the CIO on 1° April 2022. This amounted to a total transfer of £72,391. Incon)e The church was financially dependent during the period on the voluntary support of its members and other supporters. No fund-raising activities or events were undertaken. Total Income for the period was £19,322, of which £19,310 was from offerings and donations to the General Fund. The statoment of financial activities shows a surplus of £7,876 in unrestricted funds and a defictt of £621 on restricted funds, before transfers. Expenditure Total expenditure in the period was £12.066. Includlng payments to visiting preachers of £480 and payments to Mission organisation of £2,300. Reserves & Going Concern Unrestricted reserves at the end of the period were £ 78,785. Restrtcted reserves were £861 in the building fund. There are no material UnrtaIntieS of which the Trustees are aware that affect the charity's ability to continue as a going concem. There were no guaranteès given by the CIO or net debi at the end of the period. Annual Accounts 20 Rgjistered Charty Numb8r 1197194
Trustees, responsibilities Charity law requires us as Trustees to prepare financial statements for eath aGcounting period which rewrd the receipts and payments of the charity for the pericrtl. We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonab18 accuraw at any time Ihe ff nancial position ot the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to tske reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities. Approved by the managing trustees: James Hill Date.. oilo61LozS Chair of Trustees AnrhualAccounts 2022 Ragist8rÈd Ch8nty NLJmber 11971g4
Sanderstead Evangelical Church RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT For the Period 17.11.21 to 31.12.22 Notss Unrestricted General Restricted Funds 2022 Receipt8 Voluntary receipts Grants and gifts received Tax refijnds under Grft Ad £19.310 £19,310 £19,310 £19,310 Otherreceipts Interest received Other Total Receipts £12 £12 £19,322 £19.322 Payments Payments in furtherance of the church's objectives Direct costs 2a £4,125 £148 £4,273 Indir8cI Costs 2b £7.320 £473 £7.793 Total Payments £11.445 £621 £12,066 Net Receiptsl(PayrTEnls} before transfers £7,876 -2621 Transferfrom Charity 1110742 70,909 1,482 72,391 Net Movement in Funds £78,785 £861 £79,647 Balances Bd Balances Cywd £78,785 £861 £79,647 The notes on pages 8&9 form part of these accounts. The accounts we approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf on by.. James Hlll, Chair of trustees Annual Accounts 2022 RegIsted thar1ty NLmber 1197194
Sanderstead Evangelical Church STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES For the period ending 31.12.22 1. Fed Asset8 Historic Cost The value of trE assets trartsferred in at 01.04.22 are: Kitchen Other fumiture & EqLllPTtTenl 6,717 8,077 14,794 The church also has use of the prernises of 82 Limsfield Road. CR2 gEB l Bank & Cash Balances Bank and Cash 79,647 79,647 other Assets & Liabilities Assets Grft aid tax recovery Th)1 yet received Other monetsry assets 2,007 2.007 LiabKlities Urt)illed fee for Accountancy & Independent Exarnination PAYE & NIC 690 104 794 Annu81 Actounts 2022 R¢gistowd Charty Number 1197194
Sanderstead Evangefical Church NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Period 17.11.21 to 31.12.22 1. Accounting Policies The accounts have been prepared on a reIpts and paymerts basis with a statement of assets and liabilities. FutTrJ types are Unrestricted Restiicted. There is no e0Wnmerrt fund. 2a. Direct costs General FwKIs Restricted Funds Totsi 2022 Vis[tij Speakers Evangelism Children and Youry People Mission (Note 3) FeOW&hlp 2,152 1.493 4,125 148 2,300 1,493 4,273 148 2b. Indlrect costs utilities Premises [indL1r0 deaning Indepet¥Jent examination Govemar£e (Inc Legal fees) 4,638 1,597 4.638 2,070 473 245 7,320 245 7,793 473 3. Nffission Intemational Needs - child SF Piper-mam Israd Fund Eastons SIM London Cty Mission 152 500 500 500 500 2,152 148 300 500 500 500 500 2,300 Annual A[0 2022 Reglstered Chartty Number 1197194
Sandorstead Evangelical Church NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the Perlod 17.11.21 to 31.12.22 4. Employeertees beneffts The church employs a cleaner 4 hours perweek which is included in Premises in Note 2b. There were no trustee benefits paid in 2022 Balance at 17.11.21 Transfer at 01.04.22 Balance at 31.1212 5. Movement in Funds Receipts Payments General Fund Mission - Church Building Fund 70,909 148 1,334 72,391 19,322 11,445 148 473 12,068 78,785 861 19,322 79,647 The building fund is held for the purpose of rrkintenance and improvgments on the church building. Annual Accounts 2022 Registered Charty Number 1197194
Independent Examinerfs Report To the Trustees of Sanderstead Evangelical Church I report on the accounts and notes to the accounts for Sanderstead Evangelical Church. Charity number 7197194. for the period ending 31 st Dember 2022. These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. Respective responsli )ilities of trustees and examiner As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). I report in respect of my examinalion of the Trust's accounts catTied out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I h2vo followed the applicable Directions giverT by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Basis of independent examinevs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Cornmissioners. 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 you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequendy 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 ststement below. Independent examinerfs statement I have completsd my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wÈth 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 accounls do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conneclion with the examlnation to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the acGounts to bo reached. Carol Thomson ACA ICAEW 124 RANBY ROAD SHEFFIELD S117AL Date: 01.06.23 Annual ArIts 2022 Reglst¢reé CrIty Number 1197194