2023-07-31-accounts - Bransgore Community Church

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date: 14/09/22 To 31/07/23 Period end date

Charity name: Bransgore Community Church

Charity registration number: 1200372

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs of the Evangelical Alliance in Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset and other parts of the UK and world as the trustees may fit. Also to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to UK law and connected with the charitable work of the trust. Additionally, to help relieve hardship and promote good health (emotional, physical, and spiritual) through our provision of funds, goods and services of any kind, including through the provisions of counselling, pastoral support, mentoring and other support in the UK or world as the trustees think fit.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The charity was incorporated on 14thSeptember 2022 and on 1stFebruary 2023 (the ‘Transfer date’) it acquired all of the asset, liabilities and undertaking of the unincorporated charity known as ‘Bransgore Community Church’ being a charity registered with number 1127931. Since the Transfer Date the charity has provided the following services. 1) The provision of weekly services, small group studies, prayer meetings, discipleship courses that help people discover the Christian faith and to grow in their knowledge and understanding. 2) The provision of youth and children’s groups, both on Sundays and during the week, including camps and summer club, helping children and youth to grow in their faith, social interactions, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and maturity as well as providing a safe and environment to learn. 3) The provisions of groups for those a: struggling with memory loss and their carers, b: those dealing with mental health issues, c: groups for toddlers, their parents/carers, d: social groups (such as games cafes, quiz and movie nights) and e. Family events for children

		and the whole family that provide support, safety and connection with others at a similar life stage. 4) The provision of a facility for a lunch club serving the elderly and lonely, counselling service and other community activities as they arise. 5) Financial, prayer and practical support of organisations and people in the local and surrounding areas and various parts of the UK and world as and when required.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees have considered the charity commission’s guidance, and we consider that our activities fall within the scope of being of public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	We do not make grants
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	This does not apply to us
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The church has a small staff team, but many of the activities are carried out by volunteers. Their contributions in terms of time, talents and resources are the reason we are able to carry out the objectives of the charity – without them we would not exist.
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	During this year (14.09.22 – 31.07.23, and specifically from the Transfer Date) the charity has been re-establishing its services post the covid pandemic. As such some key achievements and benefits to society are as follows: 1) In person and virtual (online) services resumed as normal, with several newer members attending. 2) The re-establishment of our children and youth ministries, including new Sunday evening groups for those in school years 10-13, IGNITE kids (key stage 1&2) activities, events and clubs providing activities and support for families. 3) Re-establishing our community groups including a Monday evening youth club for school years 7-10, Carers and memory loss group, mental health support group, lunch club, mother and toddlers’ groups. 4) The re-establishment of external partners providing support through our lunch club for the elder, counselling services, fitness classes etc. 5) We also have been able to support the wider community through provision and support for local schools with assemblies, lessons, and workshops. 6) We have been able to continue support for organisations outside the church through financial assistance and prayer. 7) Another success is the transfer of this charity over to a CIO. 8) The establishment of a pastoral team, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support for those part of the organisation and wider community. 9) Finally, another success has been a transfer of leadership of the charity to a new Church leader.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Objectives for the year were to: 1. Grow our mid-week small groups offering support, and opportunity to advance our vision & mission as an organisation. 2. Grow our prayer gatherings to advance our vision & mission as an organisation. 3. To grow our IGNITE family events and activities to provide more support and opportunities for families to engage with our services. 4. The acquisition by the charity of the assets, liabilities and undertaking of the unincorporated charity known as Bransgore Community Church (an

unincorporated charity registered with number 1127931) 5. Transfer of church leadership 6. Reviewing and creating robust policies and procedures. These have all be successful with significant growth and beneficiaries accessing the services. We do not fundraise but rely entirely on the generosity of the members of the church. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set N/A Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity was in a good financial position at the end of the relevant period (being 31 July 2023). Our net assets (ignoring the value of our property interest) stood at £96,559.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We reviewed our reserves policy and considered that our current policy of holding a minimum of £20,000 was sufficient to meet any unforeseen needs of the church.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£20,000
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The trustees are satisfised that the charity is able to continue as a going concern and so no concerns need to be noted here.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements		where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Over 95% of our funds come from the giving of church members and any gift aid that comes because of this.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	We don’t hold any investments other than cash at bank which is deposited with CAF Bank Limited.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Our principal risk is that members of the church are unable to gift money to the church owing to their own financial circumstances, or that they move away. In past when this has happened, they been replaced by new people joining us.
Other		N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution of a charitable incorporated organisation (refereed to below as ‘our Constitution’).
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	As a CIO.
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees are selected by the current trustees in consultation with the wider church. We consider those who we feel fulfil the criteria of being godly men and women according to the biblical standard and then suggest these to the church. If there are no, or satisfactory, objections they are appointed as trustees. There is no length of tenure, but trustees consider their roles each year and step down when it is collectively felt the right time. Constitutionally the appointment of new trustees is governed by Paragraph 11 of our Constitution.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The charity is incorporated as a CIO and governed organisationally by our constitution. The charity is run as an independent church but we have been considering joining a wider network in the future.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Bransgore Community Church
Other name the charity uses	BCC
Registered charity number	1200372

Charity’s principal address	Shackleton Square Bransgore Christchurch Dorset BH23 8AJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
PhilipCole	Church Leader	14.09.22 to 30.04.23
Andi Norton	Church Pastor
Graham Jeffries	Treasurer
Edward Russell
Katherine Harris
Fiona Darbyshire

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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
	Andrew Neil Norton	Graham David Jeffries
	Trustee	Trustee
	15/05/2024
	15/05/2024

BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1200372

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PERIOD 14TH SEPTEMBER 2022 TO THE 31ST JULY 2023

Charity Number 1200372

BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD 14TH SEPTEMBER 2022 TO THE 31ST JULY 2023

CONTENTS	Page
Independent Examiner's Report	1
Receipts and Payments Account	2
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	3
Notes to the Accounts	4-6

Charity Number 1200372

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

This report on the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31st July 2023, which are set out on the pages 4 to 8, is in respect of an examination carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustess and Examiner

As a member of the Management Committee you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under S145 of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act. That explanation includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations for you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner's Statement

In connection with the examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(I) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act

have not been met, or

(ii) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

M C Denford 21 Angel Hill TIVERTON Devon EX16 6PE

8th February 2024

BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JULY 2023

	Restricted Funds 5,231 331	2023 £ 119,724 12,254

	5,562 0 8,054	131,978 177 51,000
169,539	13,616	183,155
82,379 0	4,217 0	86,596 0
82,379	4,217	86,596
87,160	9,399	96,559
87,160 0	9,399 0	96,559 0
87,160	9,399	96,559

BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JULY 2023

Bank and Cash Balances

Bank and Cash Balances
Held at bank - Current Account Project Rusova Accounts Cash Float Total Assets		2023 £ 96,528 0 31
		96,559

		96,559

BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JULY 2023

1. Accounting Policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis with a statement of assets and liabilities.

of assets and liabilities.
2. Direct costs Property costs (note 4) Discipleship and Training (note 5) Worship (note 6) Youth and Children (note 7) Pastoral costs Evangelism and community (note 8) Employment costs (note 9) Office costs (note 10) Other costs (note 11) Missions Paid Individuals Gail; Dixon Community Gift Institutions Acts4Sharing Christchurch Foodbank Community Money Advice Compassion Counselling Together PACE New Hope for Children Open Doors PCF, including Ron and Joanna Domingo Project Rusova Salvation Army - BH1 Project Water Lily Project Total Direct Costs	£ General Funds 7,542 473 1,398 1,328 224 55,633 1,310 7,268		£ Restricted Funds 1,156		£ Total 2023 7,542 473 1,398 1,328 1,156 224 55,633 1,310 7,268

		75,176		1,156	76,332
		600 240 240 240 495 180 240 425 960 1,813 1,290 240 240		200 38 1,553 1,270	600 200 240 240 240 533 180 240 425 960 3,366 2,560 240 240
		7,203		3,061	10,264

		82,379		4,217	86,596

BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JULY 2023

2023

3. Employees

The charity has six employees, to whom the employment costs refer.

4. Property costs Water, Gas and Electric Building Repairs Cleaning Insurance 5. Discipleship and Training Discipleship material Conferences and training 6. Worship Music, PA and AV Flowers, Banners etc. Outside speakers Other Worship Service exp 7. Youth and Children Child protection Children Youth 8. Evangelism and community Christianity Explored Other 9. Employment costs Salaries Expenses Ministers housing costs	£ 2,135 678 3,259 1,470
	7,542
	£ 149 324
	473
	£ 1,075 70 125 128
	1,398
	£ 129 167 1,032
	1,328
	£ 0 224
	224
	£ 48,923 975 5,735
	55,633

BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST JULY 2023

10. Office Costs General administration Telephone Accountancy 11. Other costs Equipment repairs Computers and IT equipment Licences and subscriptions Miscellaneous Catering Bank charges 12. Movement of Restricted Funds Balance at Trans' from 14/09/2022 fBCC Trust £ Philippines 0 0 Tear Fund 0 0 Gift for Youth 0 0 Compassion 0 0 New Hope for Children 0 0 Project Rusova Fund 0 6,788 BCC Pastoral Fund 0 1,266 Donation for Beth's Kenya Trip 0 0 0 8,054	10. Office Costs General administration Telephone Accountancy 11. Other costs Equipment repairs Computers and IT equipment Licences and subscriptions Miscellaneous Catering Bank charges 12. Movement of Restricted Funds Balance at Trans' from 14/09/2022 fBCC Trust £ Philippines 0 0 Tear Fund 0 0 Gift for Youth 0 0 Compassion 0 0 New Hope for Children 0 0 Project Rusova Fund 0 6,788 BCC Pastoral Fund 0 1,266 Donation for Beth's Kenya Trip 0 0 0 8,054



	0 8,054	5,562 4,217 9,399