STABLES CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Old Rectory, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2ES Website: www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk Tel: (01234)376237 Charity No: 327398
Annual Report 2022
Draft
Overview
Throughout 2022 the project continued to provide training and support to clients and was well attended throughout the year.
Governance and Management
The trustees met twice during the year and were available for ongoing support and advice.
The health and safety committee met once and reported to the Trustees.
Staff meetings were held monthly and continued to form the basis for the day to day running of the project.
Staff
Two members of staff left at the beginning of the year. Following a review, a new member of staff was employed in July as Site Manager and a second in August as Business Manager.
2 volunteers continued to help with administration jobs, one of them being a member of the Health and Safety Committee.
Seed Sowers Project
The Tuesday programme averaged 12 attendees and the Thursday group averaged 6 attendees throughout the year, who were all involved in varying ways in the practical tasks of the project. One new client started on Tuesday during the year, and one decided after attending for ten years to retire from the project. Thursday clients continued to work well together, with one also starting an external HGV driver training course. One client stated that coming to the stables had helped them feel part of a community and overall clients continue to express how much they value the project.
Sales and production
Customers were able to purchase preserves, plants, produce, handmade gifts and cards from the shop throughout the year. The Coffee Shop was able to re-open monthly between May and October following the Pandemic and was well attended. We were able to attend some external sales and events which were both extremely popular and successful as was our own Christmas Sale. It is hoped that we will attend more external sales and events throughout 2023.
We supplied 3 local retail outlets.
External liaison
External liaison with local councils, charities, churches and care professionals continued, and we hope to develop this throughout 2023.
Building and grounds maintenance, and capital resources
No significant changes were made to the buildings or grounds.
Summary
Throughout 2022 the project continued to provide our clients with a structured and nurtured progression towards increased independence, confidence and self- esteem whilst gaining work and social skills in a tranquil and safe and environment.
New staff settled into their roles quickly and became vital members of the team, establishing positive working relationships with other staff members and clients.
Feedback from clients and their carers continued to be extremely positive in terms of how much they value the project.
Support by the local communities has continued with Local churches and individuals continuing to give donations. A grant was awarded by the Wixamtree Trust towards the running costs of the project. It is hoped we will increase our funding applications during 2023.
CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Bolnhurst stables Trust On accounts for the year ended 3181 December 2022 Charity no {if any) 327398 Set out on pages 3,4and5 I report to the trustees on my examination ofthe accounts ofthe above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 3111212021 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ib) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordan 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 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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 ofthe accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 8, Feb 2023 Name: David Dwyer Relevant professlonal qualificationlsl or body (if any): Address: The Forge Keysoe Rd Riseley, Beds. MK44 1 DE IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts-. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018
Seedsowers, Coffee Shop and Tralnlng Development Project Summary of Income and Expendlture for the year ended 31st December 2022 2022 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted 2020 Total Restricted Restricted Income Sales 6,980 5,250 5.213 Donations 10,736 12,328 13,336 Stewardship Grants Room Hire 4,SC>8 22,392 170 7,392 12,001 -36 624 159 Course Fees 33,094 31.815 -1.050 33.748 Gift Aid HMRC Recovery Bank Interest Miscellaneous CJRS Claim 2,175 1,882 66 2,155 202 2,029 30 2,350 76,695 iii 4,732 71,143 55.091 4.461 624 Expenditure Wages 56,781 4,853 48,028 2.190 45,942 Travel Consumables to aid Sales Office Supplies Health & Safety Water Rates Fuel Insurance Repairs & Maintenance Course EqLiipment 4,528 2,418 462 221 305 2,793 3,649 3,649 815 2,082 1,753 421 1,039 337 1,977 2.942 2,912 1,475 1,072 1,987 1,689 452 581 394 1,725 3,019 2,330 487 1.085 421 21 624 138 574 83 Tialning costs 329 -78 17 392 HMRC 1,968 98 Banking 126 120 72 ITSupport Miscellaneous 2.328 85 80.456 1,843 64 65,014 343 911 59,982 6,027 4,775 624 Surplus/deficit for the year -25,364 11.681 1,567 11.161 Notes
Seedsowers. Coffee Shop and Training Development Project Balance Sheet 31st December 2022 Notes 2022 2021 2020 Flxed Assets: l Office Equipment 2 Fixtures and Fittings 3 Garden T(x)Is and Equipment Current Assets: I Stock 2 Debtors HMRC 3 Cash in hand and at bank 400 356 2,146 7,339 34,486 18,723 7.739 34.842 20,869 Current Liabilities: 4 Creditors HMRC Payments in advance 1,038 270 43 866 866 1,038 313 Total Assets 6,873 33,804 20,556 Represented by.. General Reserve brought forward Restricted Fund5 brought forward 32,237 1,567 20,556 9,243 Surplusldeficit on general funds 5 Surplusldeficit on restricted funds 25,364 1,567 11,681 1,567 11,161 General reserve carried forward 5 Restricted funds carried fOard 6,873 32,237 1,567 20,404 Total CIF 6,873 33,804 20,404 Signed lo)a Chairman of the Trustees Name in Full asl4 iJovP Date
Seedsowers, Coffee Shop and Training Development Project Notes to the Accounts 31st December 2022 l Fixed Assets All fixed assets and stock have been written off in the year of purchase 2 Debtors Carol Fuller Gillian Pritchard Tara Sawford 20.00 Donation 190.00 Fees Invoiced 190.00 Donation T1945 400.00 3 Cash in hand and at bank Bank balance Cash in hand Cash waiting to cleared at bank 6,802.98 535.54 7,338.52 4 Creditors Unpresented cheques HMRC 865.85 Q3 Tax, Nl Payments in advance 865.85 5 Restricted Funds Grants for Infection Control received from Bedford Borough Council Grants for Infection Control refunded to Bedford Borough Council - not spent Grants for Workforce Retention received from Bedford Borough Council Grants for Workforce Retention refunded to Bedford Borough Council - Paid in error 2,400.00 1,438.63 3,781.25 234.36 4.508.26
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Bolnhurst Stables Trust members of On accounts for the year 31[st] December 2022 Charity no 327398 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3, 4 and 5 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2021 Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | 8thFeb 2023 |
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| David Dwyer | ||
| The Forge | ||
| Keysoe Rd | ||
| Riseley, Beds. MK44 1DE |
1
Oct 2018
IER
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
2
Oct 2018
IER