Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
for Bridgwater Community Church
DP Associates (Accountancy) Limited Unit B Long Barn Ashwell Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX
Bridgwater Community Church
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
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| Officers and advisors | 1 |
| Trustees report | 2 |
| Accountants report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
Bridgwater Community Church
Officers and advisers for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
TRUSTEES: Mr A Cable Mrs J Mackie Mr C White HEAD OFFICE: 11-13 Eastover Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5AG CHARITY NUMBER: 290793 ACCOUNTANTS: DP Associates (Accountancy) Limited Unit B Long Barn Ashwell Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX BANKERS: Lloyds Bank plc 25 Cornhill Bridgwater TA6 3AY
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Bridgwater Community Church
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited Financial Statements of the trust for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.
Principal activities
The promotion and education of the public in the ways of a private church.
Donations are warmly received and help to provide the essential services.
The Trustees would like to thank all those who have contributed time and funding.
Results
The trading results for the year and the Trust’s financial position at the end of the year are shown on the attached financial statements.
Trustees
The Trustees who served in the year were:-
Alan Cable Jennifer Mackie Colin White.
Head office
11-13 Eastover Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5AG
Approved by the Trust and signed by the Trustees on 21[st] June 2024
Mr C White
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Report of the Accountants to the Trustees of Bridgwater Community Church for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
As described on the Balance Sheet you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
In accordance with your instructions, we have compiled these unaudited financial statements in order to assist you to fulfill your statutory responsibilities, from the accounting records and information and explanations supplied to us.
DP Associates Unit B Long Barn Ashwell Park Ilminster Somerset TA19 9DX
15[th] August 2024
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Bridgwater Community Church
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
| 31.03.24 | 31.03.23 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME | ||
| Tithes | 13,203 | 11,074 |
| Offerings | 673 | 171 |
| Building Society Interest | 344 | 73 |
| Other income incl. office rental | 9,280 | 8,248 |
| Car park rent | 1,583 | 1,380 |
| Hire of hall | 1,202 | 1,830 |
| 26,285 | 21,384 | |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Wages | - | |
| Catering | 101 | 74 |
| Motor expenses | 25 | 55 |
| Cleaning | 1,294 | 1,310 |
| Donations | 200 | 600 |
| Mission support | 600 | 600 |
| Mission gifts | 735 | 850 |
| Professional fees | 169 | - |
| Licences | 336 | 475 |
| Water | 438 | 376 |
| Light and heat | 4,106 | 7,152 |
| Telephone | - | |
| Office expenses | 1,200 | 1,300 |
| Miscellaneous | 493 | 400 |
| Accountancy | 875 | 850 |
| Repairs and renewals | 1,413 | 488 |
| Insurances | 1,788 | 1,257 |
| Refurbishment expenses | 3,028 | - |
| 16,801 | 15,787 | |
| EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE | 9,484 | 6,989 |
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Bridgwater Community Church
| Balance Sheet 31 March 2024 FIXED ASSETS Freehold property Improvements to property Computer & office equipment Fixtures and fittings CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Bank current account Bank deposit account Petty cash CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year NET CURRENT ASSETS/LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year NET ASSETS RERESENTED BY Unrestricted funds Historical adjustment Excess of income over expenditure SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS |
31.03.24 £ 2,683 524 32,059 210 35,476 (50) |
31.03.24 £ 2,683 524 32,059 210 35,476 (50) |
£ 77,500 71,958 1,218 1,923 35,426 188,025 (58,754) 129,271 119,787 - 9,484 129,271 |
31.03.23 £ 163 510 35,015 210 35,898 - |
31.03.23 £ 163 510 35,015 210 35,898 - |
£ 77,500 78,580 1,218 1,923 35,898 195,119 (75,332) 119,787 112,798 - 6,989 119,787 |
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The Trustees are satisfied that the trust has prepared these accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 1993.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the Trust keeps proper accounting records in accordance with the Charities Act, 1993, and have prepared accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act.
.......................................................................... On behalf of the Trustees
15[th] August 2024
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