SPRING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Contents: Pagel-3 Trustees Report Page 4 Independent Examiners Report Page 5 Statement of Financial Activities Page 6 Balance Sheet Page 7- 11 Notes to the Accounts David Cooke & Co Chartered Accountants 5 Briar Close Banbury Oxon OX16 9DS
Page I SPRING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the Financial Statements of the Church for the year ended 31 March 2024. Reference and Admlnlstratlve Details The address is.. Spring Road Evangelical Church, Spring Road, Southampton S019 2NU. The charity trustees for the purpose of these accounts comprise the Elders and Deacons of the Church. The Llders and Deacons during the year were as follows: Mark Stocker (Pastor) Mike Taylor Tim O'mahony Richard Patten Mike Collins Richard Cruse Rex Stocker Strurture, Governance and Management The Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), governed by its Constitution, and also by the "Church Rules and Regulations" The Church is registered with the Charity Commission, registration nutnber 1200528. The Elders and Deacons are elected by the Church Meeting, and are responsible for leadership of the church. The Elders and Deacons meet regularly to effect proper control of all arrangements for the running of the church. Objectives and Actlvltles Our aim is to advance the Christian faith through those methods and means commended to us in the Bible. showing a practical loving concern for all men and women, regardless of background or race, with an aim to the glory ofGod. We make known the message of the Bible through various means such as the Sunday worship services (to which all are welcome), open air preaching, through the church book shop, through children's and young people's clubs and activities and by the distribution of free literature. We seek to encourage Christians in their faith, through teaching, fellowship, pastoral care and ministry to the elderly and infirm. We provide food and diaconal aid for those who are in need, both here and overseas. We give financial support to other charities whose aims are consistent with our own. Achievements and Performance rvi We welcome all members ofthe public who wish to attend our services of worship. In the regular preaching of the church, we are now in a series in Luke's gospel in the mornin& and a series in the book of Joshua in the evenings.
Page 2 SPRING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (Continued) Achievements and Performance (cont.) We continue with the monthly invitation service with several taking the opportunity to invite friends. We have had several new people attend these services, some from the open-air meetings, and also some through personal invitation. The meal provided after the invitation service has proved to be very popular. We have rejoiced to hold eight baptisms and one wedding in the church. Bible Stud and Pra er Meetin It is encouraging that we have good nutnbers at the prayer meeting. Prayer is fundamental to the life of the church. In the Bible Studies we are Following a series in the Song of Solomon. hurch De artment Though our merribership is smaller, with the ongoing support and work of the members and of others who attend. and with God's help, the church has maintained over 20 departments and ar.tivities throughout the year. The church held its biennial church holiday in August of 2023. in Shropshire. with some 60 people attendin&. her hurches and the Wessex Co We seek to encourage and support other churches through our Wessex Prayer Link Our Wessex Conference took place on Saturday 24th February. 2024 with the subject being on "Personal Revival of the Soul" Fellowship was enjoyed with those frorn several other churches. ort ofworks Abroad We have given gifts to various charities and causes as set out in note 8 on pages 10 & 11. ar We have provided food for some members in need. Regular visitation ofthose unable to attend the church, those with poor health and those in hospital has been undertaken. Liv We continue to live stream our services. This is an invaluable help to those who are unable to attend the services in person. An Assistant We are still prayerfully seeking to appoint an assistant who c2n help our current pastor with his duties and who might be suitable to take up the pastorate when the current pastor retires. We have set aside a Designated Fund for this purpose.
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Page 4 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SPRING ROAD EVANGELICAL CHURCH I report on the accounts of the Church for the year ended 31 March 2024. which are set out on pages 5 to 11. Respertlve responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 44(2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act)} and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: Examine the arcounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 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. 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 iterns or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from 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 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 examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no rnaterial matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or 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. David Cooke MA (Oxon) FCA FCIE David Cooke and Co. Chartered Accountants 5 Briar Close. Banbury, Oxon. OX16 9DS Date: 15 October 2024
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