Page 1 House Church Limited Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporating the Director's Report) Year ended 31 May 2023 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law. present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2023. Reference and admlnlstrative details Raglsterad charlty name House Church Llmlted Charlty reglstratlon number 102893 Company reglslratlon numb8r N1069291 Prlnclpal offlce and registered 18C Crawfordsburn Road offl¢e Newiownards BT23 4EA The trustees Mr D Taylor Ms N Porter Mr C Murphy Dr O Griffith Kerr Ms J 8rownlee Mr A Sleensma Ms G Lamont Mr K Simpsom {Reslgned 3 Aprll 2023) Audltor Johnston Graham Llmlted Chartered accountants & statutory auditor 2161218 Holywood Road B6lfast BT4 1PD Structure, governance and management House Church Limited, registered as a charity with the Charities Commission for Northem Ireland on 2 June 2015, was incorporated as a company limiled by guarante8 in Norlhem Ireland on 20 May 2008, reglstration number N1069291. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 each. The first trustees were appointed by the members. Additional and replacemenl trustees are appoint8d by a simple majority resolution of the board or members. Trustees do not have a term of office and are not subject to retirement by rotation or re-election. Oryanlsatlonal and Declslon Maklng Structure Decisions on policy and govemance are made by the Board of Directors, who are also the trustees of House Church Limited, consisting of 7 members. The members meet monthly and are responsible for the policy, governance, and financial management of the organisalion. The Executive Pastor sits on the Board as a member who reports to the Board of trustees on operalional running of the church. The day to day running of House Church Limiled is delegated to a Senior Lead Team, wider Leadership team and stsff members vtho are accountable to both the Board of Trustees and Elders.
Page 2 House Church Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (continuedj Year ended 31 May 2023 Objectives and activitie8 Renamed in 2022, House Church exlsts to extend the kingdom of God as we worshlp God. lov8 people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We want to build a community where people can learn more aboul God in a bible-based community and have the space to explore and understand who God is. We have Sunday services. for 8dults and Kids. Youlh minisiry on Friday evenings, House Tots fortnightly, Discipleship Communily, Retirement Morning and our Compassion Centre which is Ih8r8 to support with Foodbank. Llfe skills and money management, The Objectives of House Church are as stated in the Memorandum and Articles of Association are.. To promote the following purposes for the benefit of the public: Tum spiritually losl people into passionate commilted followers of Jesus Christ and to establish a biblically funclioning community that is impacting all ages and backgrounds of people in Nevrtownards area and beyond. We have partnerships with other charitabl8 organisations that help and aid us In our objectives as a charity e.g.: "Care for the Family., Abaana, Compassion UK. Home for Good, Christians Against Poverty and Trussell trust which are national charities which aim lo promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family circumstances, bereavement, poverty, and debt. Strateg1¢ report The following sections for achlevements and performance and financial review form the strat8gic report of the charity.
Page 3 House Church Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (¢ontlnuedJ Year ended 31 May 2023 Achievements and performance 1 Peter 2v5 "you also, like living stones. are being built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jasus Christ" This was Ihe verse Ihat led all activity and ministry for the year. As we set about the refurbishment of our building and under the new name of House Church. We were wanting to creale spaces were church family and communily could grow in abundance. For our kids ministry rooms to be fun, open and welcoming space. Environments for gatherings for disclpleship, friendship. prayer and fun to gather. and for the foyer and Coff&e House to b6 an open and wami space for anyone in our community to walk Into and feel welcomed. As ministry year began our Kids ministry began slowly encouraging new volunteers to join Ihe ministry. A new programme was introduced in January. and this has seen more engagement from our kids and this in lurn has impacted parents as we are seeing growing numbers attending which will mean more volunteers, but il is a great problem to have. Our Youth Team has been sleadily growing in attendance for Friday nlghts and they also introduced naw Sunday ministry for Youth. We have seen young people more engaged and loving being part of the church community and their families in turn love seeing their young people grow and find communily. Young adult's ministry has grown significantly in number through engaging programme's and s8rvSces whlch has fostered a fantastic community where Ih8y get to see one another and the wider church body. Our House Tots was launched again after a 3-year, and thls soon became a very popular ministry that serves all the community. This is for parents or car8rs to come along to with kids under primary 1 age group. Th8 team have seen numbers Increase so much that we have had to move rooms to accommodate them. Our Compassion Centre was one of the buslest slnce opening. We saw an increase on usage of Foodbank by 67%. We have been seeing an increase with working families unable to meet the demands of the Cost of living crisis and people whose benefit payments fail to match their legillmate oulgoings. We also ran very successful courses earlier in the year with a Life Skills course being a particular highlight and our first CAP money course for 3 years. And once again this year foodbank Were nominated as one of of of the mayovs charitles for the y8ar which gave many opportunities to highlight the work of Compassion minislries within out community and the help that we offer to support those in need. Health, safety and wellbelng of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries Provision of a safe environment to facilitate the health and wellbeing of staff, volunteers and beneficiaries. All policies and procedures Vre reviewed and assessed viilh relevant training for staff and volunteers undertaken. Policy on Reserves A cash reserve is held in an inter8St bearing account to allow for financial reserv8s. There is no fixed calculation of this cash resenie and the balance will fluctuate in relation to available funds. There are no deslgnated funds.
Page 4 House Church Limited Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) (conllnuedj Year ended 31 May 2023 Major Risks The directors raview the possibllity of major risks on an ongoing basis. No major risks have been identified. Volunteer Inltlatlvas We encourage and promole volunt88r initiatives through our community action programmes, childr8n's work, social action teams tackling debt and food poverly and through many other opportunities in the Church. Fundralslng Fundralslng actlvllles are kept under revlew and are instigated In response to global Inltlatives. Recrultment and Inductlon Recruitment is undertaken on the basis of atlracting suitably qualified individuals with appropriate skill sets to assist in the overall govemance and values of the Church. Induction is ongoing and on a needs basis. Grant-maklng Pollcy The Elders and Directors of the Company consider the payment of grants and donations on an on-golng basis. Flnanclal review Parformance 2023 Total Income amounted to £768.328 which showed an increase of £3,712. This lotal included Church Givings of £342,591, Rental Income of £129,690, Foodbank and Cap income of £48,440 and Other Income of £23,770. Restricted income related lo Foodbank and CAP activilies. Compassion Centre and BFL donations. Donatlons were made during th8 year amounting to £6,030,. Heat and Light increased by £21,851 to £48,592., Cleanlng increased by £9.248 to £18,995: and Repalrs and Maintenance increased by £6.185 to £24,451. Loan interest amounted to £32,748 and depreciation reduced by £928. Salarles in tolal. w&re similar lo last year. Trustees, responslbllltles statement The Irustees, who are also directors for the purposes of Company law. are responsible for preparing the Irustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financlal statements for each year which glve a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company and the incoming resources and application of resources. including the income and expenditure. for that period.
Page S House Church Limited Company Llmlted by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) {conllnued) Year ended 31 May 2023 In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policles and then apply them consistently., obs8Ne the m8thods and prfnciples In the appllcable Charitles SORP; make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether appllcable UK Accountlng St8ndards have been followed, subject to any materlal departures disclosed and explained in Ihe financial ststements., prepare the financlal stat8ments on the golng concem basls unless It Is Inapproprlat8 to presume that the charlty wlll continue In buslness. The trustees are responslble for keeping adequate accounllng records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactlons and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Ihe Comp8nies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charlty and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detectK)n of fraud and other Irregularities. Auditor Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of thls report confimis that: so far as they are aware, there Is no relevant audit infomiatlon of whlch the chadty's audltor Is unaware; and they have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a trust88 to make themselves aware of any relevant audit Informatlon and to establlsh that the charlty's auditor Is aware of that Informatlon. The trustees, annual report and the strateglc report were approved on 1 December 2023 and slgned on behalf of the board of trustees by: Ms N Porter Trustee