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2023-12-31-accounts

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Registered number: Charity number: 1200580

SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CONTENTS
Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Trustees' Report 2 - 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 - 17

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Trustees Rev Nathan J Hilton, Chair (appointed 5 October 2022)
Darren L Moore, Trustee (appointed 15 December 2023)
Dr Christopher Richards, Trustee (appointed 5 October 2022)

Charity registered number 1200580 Registered office 10 North Grove Roker Sunderland SR6 9PJ Accountants Kinnair Associates Limited Chartered Accountants Aston House Redburn Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1NB

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the period 5 October 2022 to 31 December 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the Church are:

(a) the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Sunderland and the surrounding neighbourhood; and

(b) such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Charity Trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness; the advancement of education; and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life, provided that the advancement of such purposes must be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the Doctrinal Distinctives and Ethical Statements as may be adopted and amended by the Church from time to time.

The objectives are fulfilled by:

Public benefit

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

Achievements and performance

Ministry has continued according to our regular patterns, led by the Minister, associate elders and other qualified members as well as visiting ministers. Ministry includes:

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Financial review

During the period the Charity’s total income was £222,873 (including £110,384 from the existing church) and total expenditure was £89,192.

At 31 December 2023 the Charity’s funds were £133,681 which comprised a General Fund of £121,396 and a Restricted Fund of £12,285. The restricted fund is a Building Fund, containing funds given towards a future building purchase.

The Charity’s reserves policy is to keep back £50,000 which is sufficient funds for just over six months of our annual total operating costs.

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

Structure, governance and management

Sunderland Evangelical Presbyterian Church is registered as a charitable incorporated organisation which was set up by a Trust deed dated 6 September 2022 and registered on 5 October 2022. At the date of registration the Trust took over the care of a church bank account managed by three signatories. At the time of the Trust’s formation it held £113,850.

There must be at least three Charity Trustees and there is no maximum number of Charity Trustees that may be appointed. New Trustees are appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Charity Trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as Charity Trustees, the existing Charity Trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Church.

Decision making takes place at a meeting of the Charity Trustees or by resolution in writing or electronic form agreed by the requisite number of Charity Trustees.

The day-to-day activities of the Church are carried out by the Ministers and support staff and volunteers.

The Trustees who acted during the period and up to the date of this report are shown on page one of the financial statements.

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period. Under company law, the Trustees 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 Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and 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 Companies Act 2006. 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.

Disclosure of information to the independent examiner

So far as each Trustee at the date of approval of this report is aware:

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 22 October 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

Rev Nathan J Hilton Trustee

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Sunderland Evangelical Presbyterian Church ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

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.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Dated: 22 October 2024 Detlev Anderson FCA

Aston House Redburn Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1NB

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
15 months
ended
31 December
2023
£
210,588
210,588
89,192
89,192
121,396
121,396
121,396
Restricted
funds
15 months
ended
31 December
2023
£
12,285
12,285
-
-
12,285
12,285
12,285
Total
funds
15 months
ended
31 December
2023
£
222,873
222,873
89,192
89,192
133,681
133,681
133,681

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period.

The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REGISTERED NUMBER:

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
12
Unrestricted funds
12
Total funds
150,860
150,860
(20,079)
2023
£
2,900
2,900
130,781
133,681
133,681
133,681
12,285
121,396
133,681

The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the period in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 22 October 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

Rev Nathan J Hilton

The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. General information

Sunderland Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by a constitution dated 6 September 2022. The charity is registered in England and Wales (charity number 1200580). The principal address is 10 North Grove, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 9PJ.

Reporting period

The accounts show the results for the 15 month period from 5 October 2022 to 31 December 2023. A new Charitable Incorporated Organisation was formed on 5 October 2022 and a transfer of funds was made from the existing Church to the new CIO on this date.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the church's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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) (effective 1 January 2019).

Sunderland Evangelical Presbyterian Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

2.2 Going concern

The Trustees assess whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Trust to continue as a going concern. The Trustees make this assessment in respect of a period one year from the date of authorisation of issue of the financial statements and have concluded that the Trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other gifts and donations are recognised on an accruals basis where it can be assured with reasonable certainty and is receivable by the balance sheet date.

Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is not recognised until such claims that are made have been approved by HMRC and the amount receivable can be quantified with reasonable certainty.

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SUNDERLAND EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Taxation

The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

At each reporting date the Charity assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined to be the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery - 3% to 33%

2.7 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.8 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

2.9 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.10 Pensions

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the period.

2.11 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted 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 costs 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
Restricted
funds
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
£
Donations
Donations (stewardship)
15,101
-
Donation (non-plate)
3,912
-
Donation (plate)
4,868
-
Gifts
85,608
-
Donations in kind
3,000
-
Donation from existing organisation
98,099
12,285
Subtotal detailed disclosure
210,588
12,285
210,588
12,285
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Unrestricted
funds
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
Charitable activities
89,192
Total
funds
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
15,101
3,912
4,868
85,608
3,000
110,384
222,873
222,873
Total
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
89,192

4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Activities
undertaken Support Total
directly costs funds
15 months 15 months 15 months
ended ended ended
31 31 31
December December December
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
Church activities 85,584 3,608 89,192

Analysis of direct costs

Staff costs
Books
Church Fellowship
Deacon costs
Honorarium
Materials and supplies
Minister travel and expenses
Rent and utilities
Total
funds
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
73,372
310
832
510
2,220
727
2,888
4,725
85,584

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

Depreciation
Administration and office costs
Advertising
6.
Independent examiner's remuneration
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of
the Charity's annual accounts
7.
Staff costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
Total
funds
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
100
2,604
904
3,608
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
1,250
15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
64,734
2,818
5,820
73,372

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

7. Staff costs (continued)

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the period was as follows:

15 months
ended
31
December
2023
No.
Employees 3

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in a 12 month period.

8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the period, one Trustee has been paid remuneration, or has received other benefits, from employment with the Charity. Such remuneration is permitted by the Church constitution as an employee of the Church under a contract of employment, or a paid office holder of the Church. The value of Trustee's remuneration and other benefits was as follows:

15 months
ended
31
December
2023
£
Rev Nathan J Hilton Remuneration 58,200
Pension contributions paid 5,820

During the period ended 31 December 2023, expenses totalling £3,735 were reimbursed or paid directly to one Trustee. The expenditure was for reimbursement of expenses incurred carrying out duties of the Church as Minister.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

9. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
Additions
At 31 December 2023
Depreciation
Charge for the period
At 31 December 2023
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
Plant and
machinery
£
3,000
3,000
100
100
2,900

10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security
Pension fund loan payable
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
2,737
523
16,819
20,079

11. Financial instruments

2023
£
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure 150,860

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

12. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current period

Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Restricted funds
Restricted Funds - all funds
Total of funds
The restricted funds comprise the following:
Income
£
Expenditure
£
210,588
(89,192)
12,285
-
222,873
(89,192)
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
121,396
12,285
133,681

Building Fund - donations received for the acquisition of a building to use for church activities.

13. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current period

General funds
Restricted funds
Income
£
Expenditure
£
210,588
(89,192)
12,285
-
222,873
(89,192)
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
121,396
12,285
133,681

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

14. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Tangible fixed assets
2,900
Current assets
138,575
Creditors due within one year
(20,079)
Total
121,396
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
12,285
-
12,285
Total
funds
2023
£
2,900
150,860
(20,079)
133,681

15. Pension commitments

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund and amounted to £5,820 for the period. At the balance sheet date £522 was payable to the fund and included in creditors.

16. Related party transactions

During the period, Mr K Hilton, father of a Trustee, received remuneration from employment with the Charity, commensurate with the administration duties performed for the Church.

17. Donations in kind

During the period the Church received an upright piano as a gift, to be used in church services. The Trustees value the donated tangible fixed asset at £3,000 at the time of the gift and the equivalent amount is included as a donation in kind in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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