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2021-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 518173

THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Scott & Wilkinson Dalton House 9 Dalton Square LANCASTER LA1 1WD

THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 16
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17 to 18

THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Trustees Rev A J Gardner (resigned 15/5/2021)
Rev J M Townley
Mr N Wright
Mr R Tomkins
Rev M Bretton
Mr J S Leech (resigned 15/5/2021)
Mr D Broughton (appointed 15/5/2021)
Rev P Godfrey (appointed 15/5/2021)
Principal address Acorn House,
Kingswood Estate
Britannia Road
BRISTOL
BS15 8DB
Registered charity number 518173
Independent examiner Scott & Wilkinson
Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
LANCASTER
LA1 1WD
Bankers HSBC Bank Plc
49a Fishergate
Preston
PR1 8BH

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

Objectives and activities

Objectives and aims

The charity is the United Kingdom denominational headquarters of The Free Methodist Church in the United Kingdom (FMCUK) which is part of the Free Methodist Church of North America, and the object of the charity is to further the religious and charitable work of FMCUK in accordance with the doctrines, policies and procedures of the church as set out in the latest Book of Discipline (2019). There are thirty eight churches in the UK Annual Conference, including three affiliated churches, and six in Northern Ireland.

Public benefit

We have served both the local and worldwide community in both direct provision of teaching for the personal and spiritual development and wellbeing of any individuals who seek it, and in facilitating our member churches to similarly provide that community benefit. We have provided significant funds for overseas development, the relief of poverty, and in generally improving the health and wellbeing of those seeking our help. Our member churches are also encouraged to send funds to suitable overseas projects. Our office operates as a hub, sharing information about needs within the communities our churches serve and helping to support the individual churches provide for those needs.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Achievement and performance

Charitable activities

The Trustees are assisted in their management of the Charity by a Board of Administration who are appointed by the members at the Annual Meeting, made up of clergy and lay members, who generally meet quarterly. The following individuals have been members of the Board of Administration through the period covered by these accounts, and none receive remuneration in respect of this work except for John Townley who is employed by the Charity as a National Leader:

Rev John Townley (Chair) Rev Donavan Lurrie Mr John Carter Mr Robert Tomkins Mrs Sam Baker Rev Pete Godfrey Mr Dan Broughton Rev Dan Cronin Mrs S Whybrew (Secretary)

The Board of Trustees, which includes the National Leadership Team, meet twice per year. In addition, John Townley chairs the Ministerial, Education and Guidance Board overseeing the recruitment and training of new pastors, and the Trustees and Board of Administration.

The charity has supported ministers and churches through the central provision of services, including negotiation of Death in Service, and Private Health Insurance, guidance and support to all member churches in the day to day operation and extension of their outreach and service ministries. Grants are made available to church plants to assist them in their growth in the early stages of development. We have facilitated members of the churches in FMCUK in their charitable activities through training, mentoring and guidance to their staff and many volunteers through one to one support and national conferences.

The charity facilitates both overseas and UK mission work, and the alleviation of national and international poverty by directly raising funds for onward transmission to other charities and missionaries. Amongst others, we have supported projects for international childcare, an overseas Missionary hospital in Rwanda, a Bishop's Fund crisis appeal for the victims of disaster, and the formation of new churches in the UK.

In addition, the structural review performed in prior years continues to be implemented, improving the strategic direction of the organisation and its efficient functioning, enabling the charity to meet it's charitable objectives.

Financial review

Principal funding sources

Income is mostly derived from free will gifts made to the church by church members and other interested individuals, together with contributions by member churches, some of which is designated to specific causes.

The trustees delegate day to day financial controls to the Board of Administration who operate within an agreed budget.

The board, by virtue of the regular board meetings, constantly scrutinise the finances, make judgements and estimates relating to available funds and appropriate allocation of these funds. The charity had an overall gain of £369K. The trustees, through the Treasurer, keep appropriate records which fully satisfy the legal requirements placed on trustees.

The attached accounts show the current state of the finances, which the trustees consider to be sound. Overall income for the charity was £608K with expenditure of £249K. The gain is largely due to the gifting of two buildings. The expenditure not budgeted for has been met from general reserves. The trustees are satisfied that the assets of the charity are available and adequate to fulfil the obligations of the charity.

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Financial review

Reserves policy

In accordance with the guidelines issued by the Charity Commissioners, the level of reserves is considered and reviewed at regular intervals. The trustees have adopted a policy to ensure sufficient reserves are maintained and that there are adequate funds to ensure that the charity is able to meet all current and known future liabilities within Charity Commission guidelines.

Free reserves held at the year end are £534,395 (2020 - £174,501).

Funds in deficit

No funds are in deficit.

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

This charity's governing instrument is a Charity Commission Scheme dated 9 January 1984, and amended by the Trustees on 15 October 2009 with the consent of the Charity Commissioners.

The governing instrument does not impose any specific restrictions on the way the charity can operate and bestows full powers on the trustees in relation to investments insofar as they do not contravene the Trustee Act 2000 with regards to investment powers.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The trustees must in number be six or more. They are appointed by the members of the charity at the annual meeting by a majority resolution of the members present. The trustees should comprise half clergy and half lay members. New trustees will be judged whether or not they are suitable candidates by the members. An existing trustee will immediately cease to act in that capacity if he/she is deemed bankrupt or makes an arrangement with creditors, ceases to qualify as a trustee or indicates in writing that he/she wishes to resign.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

The trustees have considered the particular risks of fraud, the need to ensure compliance with legislation, being sued by an outside body, and the integrity of the computer system and taken appropriate steps to control these risks and mitigate impact. The charity is aware of Safeguarding issues and also advises member churches.

Financial and Budgetary control is pursued by the preparation and monitoring of the budget and studying the quarterly financial statements prepared by the Treasurer. The charity's cash deposits are now held between NatWest, HSBC, Charities Aid Foundation and Cambridge & Counties Bank.

The charity makes wide use of computers for its activities, with anti-virus protection and regular cloud back-ups to maintain data security. The accounting information is backed up to three different computers, and the General Office computer systems are backed up to the cloud and are password protected.

The Charity has protected the Trustees by way of Indemnity Insurance, and takes regular guidance from its legal advisers. There have been no 'serious incidents' requiring report to the Charity Commission during the year.

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

...................................................................... Rev J M Townley - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Superintendent Minister's Trust

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Superintendent Minister's Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants which is one of the listed bodies.

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do 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.

Tim Preece F.C.C.A Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Scott & Wilkinson Dalton House 9 Dalton Square LANCASTER LA1 1WD

Date: .............................................

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
Income and endowments from
Donations and legacies
2
490,113
Investment income
3
9,804
Other income
-
Total
499,917
Expenditure on
Raising funds
4
14,625
Charitable activities
5
Church activities
125,549
Total
140,174
Net gains on investments
152
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
359,895
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
397,500
Total funds carried forward
757,395
Restricted
funds
£
118,020
-
-
118,020
-
109,114
109,114
-
8,906
142,546
151,452
2021
Total
funds
£
608,133
9,804
-
617,937
14,625
234,663
249,288
152
368,801
540,046
908,847
2020
Total
funds
£
227,061
9,808
10,000
246,869
-
258,936
258,936
268
(11,799)
551,845
540,046

Continuing operations

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Investment property
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
NET ASSETS
Funds
14
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total funds
Unrestricted
funds
£
223,000
16,485
527,586
544,071
(9,676)
534,395
757,395
757,395
Restricted
funds
£
-
2,168
149,535
151,703
(251)
151,452
151,452
151,452
2021
Total
funds
£
223,000
18,653
677,121
695,774
(9,927)
685,847
908,847
908,847
757,395
151,452
908,847
2020
Total
funds
£
223,000
25,978
323,696
349,674
(32,628)
317,046
540,046
540,046
397,500
142,546
540,046

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Rev J M Townley - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

1. Accounting policies

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Investment property

Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

2.
Donations and legacies
Contributions from churches
Donations
Workplace pension
3.
Investment income
Rents received
Deposit account interest
4.
Raising funds
Investment management costs
Property repairs
Loss on sale of assets
5.
Charitable activities costs
Church activities
6.
Grants payable
Church activities
Direct
Costs
£
193,350
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
6)
£
38,333
2021
£
115,199
420,938
71,996
608,133
2021
£
9,000
804
9,804
2021
£
5,273
9,352
14,625
Support
costs (see
note 7)
£
2,980
2021
£
38,333
2020
£
113,551
43,105
70,405
2020
£
113,551
43,105
70,405
227,061
2020
£
8,789
1,019
9,808
2020
£
-
-
-
Totals
£
234,663
2020
£
8,789
1,019
9,808
2020
£
-
-
-
2020
£
67,264

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

6. Grants payable - continued

The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:

Grants payable - continued
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
Board of World Missions - Childcare
Board of World Missions - Europe
Board of World Missions - Rwanda
Board of World Missions - South Africa
Board of World Missions
Evan FD church planting
2021
£
7,965
5,918
-
1,350
-
23,100
38,333
2020
£
8,322
26,242
800
2,050
1,000
28,600
67,014

7. Support costs

Church activities

Governance costs £ 2,980

Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:

Governance costs
2021 2020
Church Total
activities activities
£ £
Independent examiners fee 2,980 2,431

8. Trustees' remuneration and benefits

Rev J M Townley received remuneration of £43,859 and the charity contributed £3,876 to his pension scheme as an employer pension contribution. (2020: £nil) This remuneration was in respect of his employment by the charity. Approval was given in 2021 for this appointment in accordance with the amendments made to the Trust Deed in 2009.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

9.
Staff costs
Wages and salaries
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Charitable activities
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
10.
Comparatives for the statement of financial activities
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income and endowments from
Donations and legacies
113,839
Investment income
9,808
Other income
10,000
Total
133,647
Expenditure on
Charitable activities
Church activities
121,292
Net gains on investments
268
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
12,623
Transfers between funds
(582)
Net movement in funds
12,041
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
385,459
Total funds carried forward
397,500
2021
£
58,299
58,299
2021
3
Restricted
funds
£
113,222
-
-
113,222
137,644
-
(24,422)
582
(23,840)
166,386
142,546
2020
£
14,950
14,950
2020
3
Total
funds
£
227,061
9,808
10,000
246,869
258,936
268
(11,799)
-
(11,799)
551,845
540,046

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

11.
Investment property
Fair value
At 1 January 2021
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2021
Net book value
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020
12.
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
Other debtors
Prepayments
13.
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors
2021
£
2,168
16,485
18,653
2021
£
9,927
£
223,000
370,000
(370,000)
223,000
223,000
223,000
2020
£
9,264
16,714
25,978
2020
£
32,628

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

14. Movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Investment property
Discretionary fund
Restricted funds
Board of World Missions - Childcare
Board of World Missions - Europe
Board of World Missions - general fund
Board of World Missions - Visa
Evan FD church planting
Church building loan fund
Conference outreach ministries fund
Pension scheme
V Trinder legacy for use in GB
Church Planting in NI
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Board of World Missions - Childcare
Board of World Missions - Europe
Board of World Missions - general fund
Board of World Missions - South Africa
Evan FD church planting
Pension scheme
Church Planting in NI
TOTAL FUNDS
follows:
Incoming
resources
£
499,917
8,247
5,982
450
1,350
4,622
69,439
27,930
118,020
617,937
At 1/1/21
£
112,852
223,000
61,648
397,500
328
2,415
13,550
557
48,219
17,958
15,647
-
43,871
1
142,546
540,046
Resources
expended
£
(140,174)
(7,965)
(5,918)
(137)
(1,350)
(24,401)
(69,343)
-
(109,114)
(249,288)
Net
movement
At
in funds
31/12/21
£
£
359,895
472,747
-
223,000
-
61,648
359,895
757,395
282
610
64
2,479
313
13,863
-
557
(19,779)
28,440
-
17,958
-
15,647
96
96
-
43,871
27,930
27,931
8,906
151,452
368,801
908,847
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
152
359,895
-
282
-
64
-
313
-
-
-
(19,779)
-
96
-
27,930
-
8,906
152
368,801

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

14. Movement in funds - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Investment property
Discretionary fund
Restricted funds
Board of World Missions - Childcare
Board of World Missions - Europe
Board of World Missions - general fund
Board of World Missions - Rwanda
Board of World Missions - South Africa
Board of World Missions - Visa
Evan FD church planting
Church building loan fund
Conference outreach ministries fund
Pension scheme
V Trinder legacy for use in GB
Church Planting in NI
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1/1/20
£
100,561
223,000
61,898
385,459
432
4,309
13,550
(2)
(2)
557
70,065
17,958
15,647
-
43,871
1
166,386
551,845
Net
movement
in funds
£
12,873
-
(250)
12,623
(457)
(1,894)
-
-
-
-
(21,846)
-
-
(225)
-
-
(24,422)
(11,799)
Transfers
between
funds
£
(581)
-
(1)
(582)
353
-
-
2
2
-
-
-
-
225
-
-
582
-
At
31/12/20
£
112,853
223,000
61,647
397,500
328
2,415
13,550
-
-
557
48,219
17,958
15,647
-
43,871
1
142,546
540,046

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Discretionary fund
Restricted funds
Board of World Missions - Childcare
Board of World Missions - Europe
Board of World Missions - general fund
Board of World Missions - Rwanda
Board of World Missions - South Africa
Evan FD church planting
Pension scheme
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
133,647
-
133,647
7,865
24,348
1,000
800
2,050
6,754
70,405
113,222
246,869
Resources
expended
£
(121,042)
(250)
(121,292)
(8,322)
(26,242)
(1,000)
(800)
(2,050)
(28,600)
(70,630)
(137,644)
(258,936)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
268
12,873
-
(250)
268
12,623
-
(457)
-
(1,894)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(21,846)
-
(225)
-
(24,422)
268
(11,799)

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

15. Related party disclosures

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2021.

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Contributions from churches
Donations
Workplace pension
Investment income
Rents received
Deposit account interest
Other income
Government grants
Total incoming resources
Expenditure
Investment management costs
Property repairs
Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets
Charitable activities
Wages
Conference office and manse costs
Annual conference expenses
Cost of goods and services provided
National leadership team costs
Workplace pension
Grants to institutions
Grants to individuals
Support costs
Governance costs
Independent examiners fee
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure) before gains and
losses
2021
£
115,199
420,938
71,996
608,133
9,000
804
9,804
-
617,937
5,273
9,352
14,625
58,299
12,784
324
31,219
13,652
77,072
38,333
-
231,683
2,980
249,288
368,649
2020
£
113,551
43,105
70,405
227,061
8,789
1,019
9,808
10,000
246,869
-
-
-
14,950
18,665
3,731
29,972
50,393
71,530
67,014
250
256,505
2,431
258,936
(12,067)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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THE SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER'S TRUST

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gains/losses on foreign exchange
Net income/(expenditure)
2021
£
152
368,801
2020
£
268
(11,799)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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