The Evangelical Church, Capernwray Trustees' Annual Report Year Ended 31 December 2019
The Charity
The charity's full name is The Evangelical Church, Capernwray. It is governed by the Declaration of Trust dated 1st March 1982 and is an unincorporated association.
The charity registration number is 513080.
Trustees
The Trustees acting during the year are as follows: Mr W.H. Huddleston Mr W.K. Harrison Mr J.E. Shaw Mr A.W. Earl Mr B.D. Ainsworth Mr C. P. Ward Mr M.J. Scott
The principal contact for the Charity is
M. J. Scott (secretary) 91, Main Road Nether Kellet Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1EF
Relevant Organisations/Persons
Bankers
Barclays Bank 38, Market St Lancaster LA1 1HR
A/c No. 60363618 (Trustees Account) A/c No. 60363626 (Chapel Account)
Independent Examiner
M R Cornall Esq. 102 Heath Road Ashton in Makerfield Wigan Lancashire WN4 9HH
The Objects of The Evangelical Church, Capernwray
To spread the gospel in Great Britain and elsewhere and in particular in the County of Lancashire in accordance with the statement of faith.
To advance the Christian religion in any way the trustees deem fit including the relief of the needy, provided that this aspect of the work of the charity is reasonable in proportion to the other work
To engage in evangelism.
To publish, sell or give away Bibles, testaments, tracts, Christian books, magazines, literature & cassettes.
Policies Adopted to further Objects
To provide services and meetings on Sundays and weekdays, open to all, where Christian values are taught to all ages.
To provide training for new Christians and for people enquiring.
To encourage church members to develop friendships with non-Christian friends through individual and collective activities.
To open the church building for a range of activities and special meetings for members to invite neighbours and contacts of all ages from within their local community. To provide money and support to individuals and groups involved in mission at home and abroad.
To provide book library plus on-line recordings of services.
There have been no changes in the policies since the Trust was formed.
Trustees
When the Trust was formed in 1982, 12 Trustees were appointed. Since then, four have died, five have resigned and four new trustees have been appointed. There are currently seven Trustees in office
Organisation of the Charity
The Elders and Pastor, along with the Deacons (appointed annually) run the church on a daily basis as a team. Decisions are made by consensus. The Elders liaise between the church and the charity and provide support for the Pastor, Deacons, members and visitors. The Trustees oversee the organisation of the church and meet on a bi-annual basis or as required.
Individual leaders have specific responsibilities for areas of the charity's work within the church. Decisions relating to the running of these groups are referred to the Elders and Pastor. Individual leaders meet together within their own group and with the Elders and Pastor as required. The Elders and Pastor can also be a group leader. The various groups are reported under Activities of the Charity
Activities, Developments and Achievements of the Charity.
The charity is committed to achieving its objects through a variety of routes. For the first part of 2020 all the activities of the church ran as normal, but following the unfortunate arrival of the Covid -19 pandemic in March, the way these objects were met had to change.
Due to lockdown restrictions that started in mid-March, the church was temporarily closed with all sermons and children's talks were communicated online. These were available through YouTube, Facebook, Zoom and the church website, with CDs being mailed-out to those who preferred a hard copy.
Other weekly meetings that were usually held in church or homes and had to be cancelled, were catered for by the same social media routes. Some activities that could only operate face to face, such as 'Kiddy Capers' for the mums and toddlers, 'Rooted' for the teenagers, senior fellowship meetings, coffee mornings and fellowship lunches were also put on hold. Regular contact was also maintained within the church family through phone calls, WhatsApp prayer chain and regular bi-weekly emails.
To facilitate much of the above, a new Audio/Visual team was put together and the necessary extra equipment was purchased.
Fortunately, a working group had brought fast fibre broadband to the church just prior to lockdown by crossing fields adjacent to the church. This was completed just prior to lockdown, and almost immediately became a vital link in the communication chain.
Live link and zoom services soon became the norm as the church continued to reach out to the fellowship and also to other Christians in the locality and wider afield who were feeling isolated at this challenging time. Zoom chats and quizzes
Behind the scenes the work of the church continued in different ways including:
The local food bank received donations of money rather than produce as the church celebrated harvest
The church continued to support Operation Christmas Child with the fellowship filling and donating shoe boxes for distribution to under-privileged children in the UK and abroad by Samaritan's Purse.
Financial support for individuals and groups involved in mission at home and abroad was maintained.
Maintenance work inside and outside the church continued with an emphasis on health and safety issues that needed attention. In particular new emergency lighting and signage was installed.
An online monthly church newsletter replaced the printed paper magazine and was available to members and others who logged into the church website.
Risk Management
The major risks to the charity, as identified by the Trustees, have been considered and appropriate action taken to mitigate those risks.
General Data Protection Regulation
A compliance strategy has been implemented in order to comply with legal requirements.
Child Protection Policy
The Church has a Child Protection Policy, which applies to all members working with children. CRB checks are regularly undertaken and only suitably qualified people appointed.
Dependence on unpaid helpers
The charity is dependent on the members of the church for the organisation and running of many activities under the authority of the Elders and Pastor. No group leaders, other than the part-time Pastor and Youth & Children’s Worker receive any remuneration from the church.
Financial Position of the Charity
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The Evangelical Church, Capernwray is wholly reliant on donations from its members
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The majority of income is from weekly freewill offerings and includes focused giving for specific causes. Other income resulting from the activities of the charity are part of the church's outreach and are not intended to be fund raising.
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Grants are applied in support of approved individuals and organisations
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Other funds are used for the maintenance of the building, part-time staff salaries and expenses, the running of the individual groups and costs related to Sunday services and Sunday School.
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The charity has sufficient assets to meet its current liabilities.
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The future expected expenditure is matched to future expected income to ensure sufficient funds are available in the coming year.
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The charity maintains a specified free reserve to cover any unexpected or urgent expenditure.
Relationships with other charities and organisations
The charity maintains its support of various organisations and individuals who are fulfilling and furthering the objects of the charity. During the current financial year, £13,190 was given to such causes
Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in order to give a true and fair view of the
charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year.
In preparing those financial statements, the trustees will:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis
The trustees are responsible for and committed to keeping accounting records which 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 Charities Act 1993. 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.
A copy of the accounts for year ending 31st December 2019 accompanies this report
Signed by M J Scott Secretary of the Trust
Registered Charity Number: 513080
THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH CAPERNWRAY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2020
EVANGELICAL CHURCH CAPERNWRAY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
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| Contents | Page(s) |
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 2 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 3 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 4 |
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EVANGELICAL CHURCH CAPERNWRAY
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
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| The Board of Trustees | W Huddleston Esq |
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| J E Shaw Esq | |
| M Scott Esq | |
| B D Ainsworth Esq | |
| K Harrison Esq | |
| A Earl Esq | |
| C P Ward Esq | |
| Principal Address | The Evangelical Church |
| Capernwray | |
| Carnforth | |
| Lancashire | |
| Charity Registered Number | 513080 |
| Independent Examiner | M R Cornall Esq |
| 102 Heath Road | |
| Ashton-in-Makerfeld | |
| Wigan | |
| Lancashire | |
| WN4 9HH | |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank Plc |
| 38 Market Street | |
| Lancaster | |
| LA1 1HR |
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EVANGELICAL CHURCH CAPERNWRAY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
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I report on the accounts of the Evangelical Church Capernwray for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 3 to 4.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners’ statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the 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 statement below.
Independent examiners’ statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date: 15 February 2021
Name: M R Cornall Esq
Relevant professional qualifications or body: F.C.C.A (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Address:
102 Heath Road Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9HH
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EVANGELICAL CHURCH CAPERNWRAY
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
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| 2020 | 2019 | |||
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| £ |
£ | £ |
£ | |
| Incoming Resources | ||||
| Incoming Resources from | ||||
| Generated Funds: | ||||
| Voluntary Income | ||||
| Gift Aid Subscriptions | 24,676 | 22,896 | ||
| Ofertory Box | 14,093 | 13,989 | ||
| Donations to Sunday School | - | 179 | ||
| Other Donations | 1,024 | 1,211 | ||
| Income Tax Refunds | ||||
| Gift Aid | 5,724 | 4,919 | ||
| –––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––– | |||
| 45,517 | 43,194 | |||
| Incoming Resources from | ||||
| Charitable Activities: | ||||
| Carol Singing | - | 430 | ||
| Docker Rally | - | 589 | ||
| –––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––– | |||
| - | 1,019 | |||
| ––––––––––––– | ––––––––––––– | |||
| Total Receipts | 45,517 | 44,213 | ||
| Resources Expended | ||||
| Charitable Activities: | ||||
| Donations to Missions | 9,384 | 13,190 | ||
| Magazine, Printing, IT etc | 72 | 1,064 | ||
| Repairs and Maintenance | 559 | 1,531 | ||
| Heat and Light | 1,667 | 2,078 | ||
| Insurance | 1,843 | 1,211 | ||
| Other Honoraria and Donations | 340 | 960 | ||
| Wages and Salaries | 19,208 | 14,822 | ||
| Staf Pensions (Defned | 542 | 500 | ||
| Contributions) | ||||
| Youth Work | 645 | 1,476 | ||
| Professional Fees | 3,440 | - | ||
| Sundry Costs | 2,708 | 2,472 | ||
| –––––––––––––– | –––––––––––––– | |||
| Total Payments | 40,408 | 39,304 | ||
| ––––––––––––– | ––––––––––––– | |||
| Net Surplus | 5,109 | 4,909 | ||
| Cash and Bank Balances as at | ||||
| 1 January 2020 | 36,735 | 31,826 | ||
| ––––––––––– | ––––––––––– | |||
| 31 December 2020 | 41,844 ––––––––––– |
36,735 ––––––––––– |
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EVANGELICAL CHURCH CAPERNWRAY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 |
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| 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Monetary Assets | ||
| Trustees’ Bank Account | 27,446 | 26,126 |
| Chapel Bank Account | 14,226 | 9,327 |
| Cash in Hand | 172 | 1,282 |
| ––––––––––– | ––––––––––– | |
| 41,844 | 36,735 | |
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All of the above funds are unrestricted.
These financial statements were approved by the trustees on 15 February 2021 and are signed on their behalf by:
J E Shaw Esq Trustee
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EVANGELICAL CHURCH CAPERIYWRAY INDEPENDENT EXAhltNER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 I r¢port on the a¢¢ounts of the Evang¢li¢al Church Cap¢rnwray for the y¢ar etyied 3 1 D¢¢¢mb¢r 2020, which a set ollt on pages 3 to 4. Respeetlve responslbllldes of the trustees and exanthier The charity'5 tTUStee5 are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Cbarities Act) alld that all itePendent examination 1$ n¢ed¢d. It is my reskx)nsibility to.. exalnine the accounts ullder section 145 of the ChltieS ACL to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Cornrnission (under seetion 14515)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my atiention. Basls of llldependellt exAmlners' statement My examination was calried out in aceordance with general Directions given by the Charity Cornmission. 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 ¢onsideratiot) of any unusual items or disclosur¢s in the ac¢ounts, and s¢eking explanations from the trnstees Concerning any such matters. The pro¢edures undertaken do not provide all the eviden¢e that would be required in an audiL and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'tsue and fair. view and the Teport is lirnited to those matters set out in the statement below. Indtptndtnt examitiers, Statement In eonnection with my examination, no tnaterial matters have come to my attentlOD which gives rne cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting words were not kept in ac¢ordan¢e with section 130 of the Charities A¢t or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have come acros5 no other rnatter5 in connection with the exan]ination to wbich attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 15 Febnwy 2021 Name: M R Cornall Esq Relev8nt profe8sionAI qllsiific&tion8 or body: F.C.C.A (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Addre59: 102 Heath Road A5hton-in-Makerfield Wigan WN4 9HH