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Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 01 11 2020 31 10 2021
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## Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Buxton Community Church Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 519280 Charity's principal address London Road Buxton Derbyshire Postcode SK17 9NX
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body)
Trustee name Office (if any)
year entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Peter Thornton Chair
2 Michael Stanway Treasurer
Keith Corbett Resigned 25.10.2021
3
Jones
4 Tracey Smith
5 Maia Preston Secretary
6 Christopher Byrne
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16
17
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19
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
## Section B Structure, governance and management
## Description of the charity’s trusts
Trust Deed Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Appointed by the leaders of the Church Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
## Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
- the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
- relationship with any related parties;
- trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
## Section C Objectives and activities
- The advancement of the Christian faith and the worship of God.
- The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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The trustees have complied with the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance under the Charities Act 2011 when exercising their powers and duties to which the guidance is relevant. They consider that the charity’s activities provide benefit both to those who worship as part of Buxton Community Church and to the wider community of Buxton and the surrounding area.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Buxton Community Church is committed to the advancement of the Christian faith and the establishment of the kingdom of God. We involve ourselves in community projects, which aim to reach the widest possible spectrum of the community. In particular we support work with families in crisis through involvement in a local crisis hostel. We support regular children’s work. Our Church building is used for community activities, for example groups providing support for people with addictions.
We also aim to expand the community usage of our Church building to include support projects for people in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
- policy on grantmaking;
- policy programme related investment;
- contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Many of the activities that our Church has been involved in over the last twelve months have continued to be successful and of benefit to our local community.
Including:
- Involvement in the local family crisis centre.
- Provision of a place of worship on Sundays and throughout the week.
- Regular activities for children and youth.
- Financial and practical help to people who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress.
- Providing facilities for a local group supporting adults with learning difficulties.
- Providing a room to store baby clothes and equipment for distribution by a local group to parents in need.
- Shared venture with the local authority providing facilities, staffing and equipment for an early years playgroup.
- Supporting various refugee families living in the area.
Some of these activities were put on hold during periods of coronavirus lockdown but have since recommenced.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to three months’ resources expended.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
## Section F Other optional information
## Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) M Stanway Full name(s)[Michael Stanway] Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Treasurer etc) Date 19th June 2022
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## **Buxton Community Church**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 October 2021**
|Note
**Incoming resources**
Tithes
Donations and offerings
Gift Aid
Total voluntary income
Investment income - Bank interest
Other incoming resources
**Total incoming resources**
2
**Resources expended**
Premises costs
Ministry costs
Church running costs
Publicity and administration costs
Donations
Total charitable expenditure
Governance costs
**Total resources expended**
**Net incoming/(outgoing) resources**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**|Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Total funds
£
£
£
35,633.45
35,633.45
203.18
1,746.40
1,949.58
6,343.75
6,343.75
42,180.38
1,746.40
43,926.78
11.22
11.22
2,782.37
2,782.37
44,973.97
1,746.40
46,720.37
6,695.71
0.00
6,695.71
27,599.55
1,350.00
28,949.55
3,194.28
3,194.28
1,146.69
1,146.69
4,878.60
396.40
5,275.00
43,514.83
1,746.40
45,261.23
135.00
135.00
43,649.83
1,746.40
45,396.23
1,324.14
0.00
1,324.14
65,261.59
1,000.00
66,261.59
66,585.73
1,000.00
67,585.73|Total funds
2020
£
29,476
14,049
6,450
49,975
82
2,693
52,750
6,470
25,247
1,293
486
5,575
39,071
135
39,206
13,544
52,718
66,262|
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## **Buxton Community Church Balance Sheet at 31 October 2021**
|Note
**Fixed assets**
Tangible fixed assets
3
**Current assets**
Cash at bank and in hand
**Current liabilities**
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
4
**Net current assets**
**Net assets**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
**Total funds**|Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Total funds
£
£
£
25,000.00
25,000.00
41,674.67
1,000.00
42,674.67
(88.94)
(88.94)
41,585.73
1,000.00
42,585.73
66,585.73
1,000.00
67,585.73
66,585.73
66,585.73
1,000.00
1,000.00
66,585.73
1,000.00
67,585.73|2020
£
25,000
41,343
(81)
41,262
66,262
65,262
1,000
66,262|
|---|---|---|
These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 3rd April 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
M Stanway Treasurer
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## **Buxton Community Church**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2021**
## **1 Accounting policies**
- a Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 for Smaller Entities (effective 1 January 2015) and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (effective 1 January 2015).
- b Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal made by the charity.
- c Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities (SoFA) when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and offerings and is included in the SoFA when receivable.
Incoming resources from Gift Aid are from Gift Aid claims for the tax year that ends in the accounting period .
Investment income is included when receivable.
- d Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be attributed directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include the costs of preparation and examination of statutory accounts and costs linked to the management of the charity.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SoFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resources. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly; others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.
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## **Buxton Community Church**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2021** (continued)
|**2 Net incoming resources for the year**
These are stated after charging:
Examiner's remuneration
**3 Tangible fixed assets**
_Cost_
At 1 November 2020 and 31 October 2021
_Accumulated depreciation_
At 1 November 2020
Charge for the year
At 31 October 2021
_Net book value_
At 31 October 2021
At 31 October 2020
**4 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Payroll costs|2021
£
135.00
Total
£
27,200
2,200
-
2,200
25,000
25,000
2021
£
88.94|2020
£
135
Freehold
Fixtures &
property
fittings
£
£
25,000
2,200
-
2,200
-
-
-
2,200
25,000
-
25,000
-
2020
£
81|
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## Buxton Community Church
Independent Examiners Report for the Year Ended 31 October 2021
## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Buxton Community Church**
I report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 31[st] October 2021, which are set out on pages 1 to 4 of the annual accounts.
## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner**
The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed. The charity’s gross income has not exceeded £250,000. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ICAEW.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
- Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
- To following the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
- To state whether particular matters have come to my attention
## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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 Examiner’s Statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter have come to my attention
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- To keep good accounting records
- To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records
have not been met; or
(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Robert Layton
Relevant Professional qualification or body: ICAEW
Address: Laytons Chartered Accountants, 6 Manchester Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9SB Date: 4 April 2022