Hope Community Church Craigavon Trustees. Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Payments and Assets and Liabilities For the year ended 31 December 2020 Charities Number .' NIC106305
Hope Community Church Cralgavon Annual report and financlal statements for the year ended 31 Dècèmber 2020 Contents Pages References and AdmFnistrative Details of the Charrty Trustees, Report Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Rèceipts and Payments Account ststement of Assets and knabilities Notes to the Financial Statements io-ii
Hope CommunFty Church Crai8avon Annual report and financlal statements for tht year ended 31 December 2020 References and Administrative Details Charity Hope Communtty Church CraiÈavon Charity egistration Number- NIC106305 Contatt ddress: 20 Highfield Road Craigavon BT63 3AJ Trustees Revd Cra18 Cooney Esther Uprichard Andrew Gilpin Glyn Ow George Webb Malcom Adam50n Hazel Uprichard Basil O'malley Prlnciipal Office-Bearers Clergy.. Church T Church Revd Craig Cooney Andrew Gilpin Sandra Aston easurer.. cretary- Independent Auditor Jarnes Ro in50n WHR A¢cpuntants 56 Upper'English Street Armagh BT617LG Bankdrs Danske B nk 45 High Stkeet Portadow BT62 ILB
Hope Community Church Crai8avon Annual rèport and financSal statèments ft>r the year Lmded 31 December 2020 Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 The Trustees present the Annual Report and Statements of Receipts and Payments for Hope Community Church Craigabon for the year ended 31 December 2020 Ob"ertives and Activities Hope Commu ity Church ICMCI is an Anglican Congregation in the Diocese of Down and Dromore. Our aim 15 to e a growin& living Church of Christian people in the Craigavon area who live and worship in such a way t at those in our community, who are not yet committed to Christ or are unconvinced by the Christian faith will come and join u5, reaching out to each consecutive generation and drawing them into the I Kingdom of GDd. We want to express the Love and Power of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as we experience forgiveness and healing and are equipped and trained for the work of the Kingdom. In this, we desire to wor and pray towards renewal in the Church and revival in Craigavon. We believe that this is facilitated through Sunday Seryices and mid-week home groups, youth and children's activities as well as through othe events which can encourage the Church actively to give away what God has given us. thus benefittingthe community around us. Achieveme ts Performance & Public Benefit Below you will find a summary of the main activities undertaken by the Parish to carry out its charitable purposes for the public benefit and the main achievements during the year. This will include Its purposes, achievements, beneficiaries, etc. Hope CC is ltscated in central Craigavon, which is an urban mixed-use area consisting of residential developments, retail and governmental, civic and judicial buildings. The Church tan provide a focal point for local residents and community groups as community space is limited in the area. We hope to open up our buildings to es ablish relations with local community groups. The local area has both an established community and a transient one. Nearby to Hope CC, we have Craigavon Are Hospital, Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre and Craigavon Court House. e have a large number of people passing by each day and young families make up a significant proportion of the population. Most of the congregation live within the Craigavon Area. including the neighbouring t wns of Lurgan, Portadown and the surrounding countryside. Public Worshi We currently h ve two services every Sunday. The current setvice pattem is as follows: orship 1st seiCe (preceded by prayer at 09=151 orship 2nd Service (Preceded by Prayer at 11.151 The first Sunda¥ ofevery month includes Holy Communion. These services ere restricted during times of lock down from March to December 2020. An online seNice was available each Sunday. 09.'30 Morning 11:30 Morning
Hope Community Church Crai8avon Annual rèport and financlal ststements for the year ended 31 December 2020 Trustees. Annu l Report for the year ended 31 Detsmber 2020 l¢ontlnuedl We have ben fited from a high standard of teaching and preaching from Clergy, Lay Readers and Members of the congregaiion alike. The overall style is challenging. thoughttul and evangelical; we are committed to encouraging C urch Members towards whole life discipleship. Our Church family reflects a wide age-range, from the very young to the more elderly with the age of those present rangin8 from 3 weeks to 8fv. We would love to see an increase in the number of teenagers and those in the 18-30 a range. and are praying for more local families to join us in Hope. At Hope we encourage every Member of the congregation to use the gifts God has given them to serve in whatever capacity they feel led, remembering it's not only serving people. it's loving them 'Serve one another humbly in love Galatians 5=13. We have been blessed to see many people step forward and use these gifts in administration hospitslity tea finance teams, children and youth leaders, safeguarding trust co-ordinators, welcome and social media c s, catering teams, cleaning team. gardening teams, audio and video technicians, website and ordinators and worship teams. There is also P throughout th maintained an rayer Ministry at the end of each service and Urgent Prayer Teams for prayer needs that arise week. Prayer ministry was suspended due to Covid 19 but the Urgent Prayer teams were were busy during the latter part of 2020. Strengths at present include the involvement of many people across the mony areas of ministry in the Church, increasing attendance at services, new membership and the growth in the number of children. This has resulted in InCaSed financial commitment that will be essential as we move out into the community. The feeling of welcome expressed by newcomers is also encouraging. Hope home groups are providing discipleship an seeing growth in giftings and confidence in the members. The target audi age groLtps in t nce is cross-generational with new younger people expressing their pleasure at the range of e congregation and seeing the value of the all-age character of the Church. The new Rector has addressed this very well through careful Bible teaching on areas such as prophecy, healing and the gifts of the Spirit. have'allowed people to listen to God in a safe environment and be taught and trained to grow in discipleship. A people to come Church website and facebook page reach out to the community to inform and encourage 0 Sunday worship and other Church activities. Community O treach Hope Kids- Update by Hannah Our outreach a approximately I d ministry to primary school aged children and their families is key to us. The team of people, organised on a rota basis, follows the Diocesan 'jIgsa programme, an excellent resource that helps us explore the Bible creatively. Up to 25 children join us each Sunday after worship and through games, enter into 8 pers 'storytelling, song and craft are taught about their Heavenly Father and are encouraged to nal relationship with Him. Our children in been involved in ope Kids are valued and are a vital part tsf the Church and its ministry to others. We have they got to soa setvices during the year including our Nativity and Easter services and, take note, one where the Minister with water pistols. In June we held our 'lce-cream Sundav to celebrate the beginning of theisummer break when over 120 members of the Church spent the afternoon enjoying a hog roast. bouncy ca tle. garden games, face painting and a visit from the ice-cream van.
Hope Communtty thurch Craltavon Annual report and finan£Éal statements for the year ended 310ecember 2020 Trustee Annu l Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 l¢ontinuedl Hope outh- Update by Hannah We have a smaller number of actively engaged young people a8ed 11-18. We aim to grow this area of ministry to ensure that our strength in number and provision for children can be sustained throughout their journey into t*nage years and beyond. The young people meet everyother5unday afterworship where they enjoy fellowship with each other. space to seek and connect with God. and time to consider the impact of faith on their ily lives. Hope Youth have attended DYCC 'Saturday Night Live, events and have been gre3tly encouraged by them and the opportuni to meet up with other young people in the Dioceses. Lrnities for our young people to join up with Hope Men and Hope Ladies for social events and r young people are encouraged to partake in and lead special services. and Hope Youth remain wtth the congregation for Holy Communion. We offer oppo away-days. O Both Hope Kid Hope ome Groups- onty met until March of 2020 These small graups meet once every two weeks and have around twelve members in each group. At the start of 2020 there leaders in each ere four groups with a view to starting at least one more in the near future. There are two roup. In home meetings ofthese groups were suspended after March 2020 due to lock down. Hope Home Grèups provide an opportunity to study the Bible. discuss Christian discipleship and pray for one another, as wel problems discu as developing friendships in a safe and confidential setting where questions can be asked and ed. The aim is to help people grow in their faith and in their confidence in God's desire to use them to mi ister to others. Mena Women's Mlnistry 80th Ladies, ano Men's groups have been meeting at a social level.. be it ten-pin bowlin& football. meals, grass cuttin& m vie nights or walks. A ladies breakfa t with worship and speaker was held in January 2020 and was well attended. Public Bene The charitable pyrpose of Hope Community Church is the advancement of religion. Thi5 15 achieved through Christian witness and outreach, and deliVed through the provision of public worship and our ongoing'outreach programme as described above. Financial Review The Parish Inco The main source e for the year was £225,753 with outgoings of £159,651. resulting in a surplus of £66.102. of Income are from our freewill offering donations. at 31st December 2020was £141.261. The Bank Balanc
Hope Community Church Crdigavon Annual report and flnandal ststements forthe yèar ended 31 Dember 2020 Trustee Annu l Reportforthe year ended 31 December 2020 Icontinuedl Goin Concern The Trustees h'ave reviewed the budgets for the year ahead and are satisfied that there are adequate funds in place to ensure that the Parish can continue its activities. and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 can be signed off as a going concern. Structure overnance and Mana ement Governing Document and Constltution of the Charity Chapter111 of t e Constitution of the Church of Ireland governs Parishes and Parochial Organisation5. embers from the Management Team and the Worship Team are the Charity Trustees. A selection of Retruitment nd Appointment of Management Team (Trustees) All Members o the Church of Ireland who are over the age of 18 and are either resident within the Parish or live elsewhere but have been accustomed Members of the congregation for at least three months, may register as Me bers of the General Vestry of the Parish. allowing them to attend and vote at meetings of the General Vestry and to stand for election to the Management Team. Meetings of the General Vestry are held at least once a ear. Trustees Ex-offiqio.. Minister-in-charge, Representative from Diocesan Council, plus 4 elected 12 from the Ministry Leadership Team and 2 from the ManagementTeaml. Management Team 10 in tolal including Minister-in-char8e (Ex-officio Chairl. 9 people elected for 3 years at AGM (Management Team elected on a rolling cycle. Members seNe for 3 years and can then be re-eletted once more. In the first 3 year5 of Hope Cc's existence. 3 people will voluntarily step down after the first and second year}-
Hope Communlty Chur¢h Craigavon Annual report and finandal statèments forthè year ended 31 December 2020 Trustee Annu l Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 l¢ontinuedl Organisatlon I Structure The Managem nt Team is responsible for the day to day management of the Church. The Managem than twelve ot nt Team Consists of the Member of the Church servin8 in the Parish, and generally not more er Members of the Management Team. The Managem nt Team is chaired by the incumbent or other Member of the Clergy officiating in the Parish. nt Team Members are responsible for making decisions on matters of general concern and he Parish. includin8 deciding how Parish funds are to be applied. nt Team meets at times fixed by the Members or by the Diocesan Synod. Special meetings d at any time by the chairperson. The Managem importance to The Managem may be conven Compliance'with Public Benefit The Parish has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's Guidance on Public Benefit ensure that the activities entered into during the year have helped to achieve the Church's objectives and ctivities, as well as providing public benefit. ststement f Trustees, Responsibilities responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the Statement of Receipts and Payments ith applicable law and regulations. The Trustees ar in accordance The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland with Income of less than £250.000 requires the Trustees to prepare a State ent of Receipts and Payments for each financial year. The Trustees a Parish's transac e responsible for keeping accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the ions and disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any time the assets and liabilities of the Parish. They are also r the prevention sponsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parish and hence for taking reasonable steps for nd detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on Behalf of the Trustees Trustee I: r Glyn Trnstee 2: r Andrew Gilpin Date:
Hope Communlty thurch Craigavon Annual report and financlal statements lor the year ended 31 December 2020 Indepe dent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Hope Community Church Craigavon l fyport on the Accounts of Hope Communlty thurch Craigavon for thè year ended 31 1)ecember 2020, which are set out on pages ta 10. Respertive rEsponslbilities of trustees and exarniner As the Charitvs Trustees are responslble for the preparation of the Accounts in accordance with the Charit£e5 Act (Northern Irela. dl 2008 it is my res nsibility to= Exami e the Accounts under Section 65 of the Charities Act. Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Commisslon under Section 6519llbl of the Ch rities Act. State hether partictslar matters have come to my attention. Basis of inde endent examinerfs report I have examined your Charity Accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and my examlnation was carried out in actordartce with the General Directions Biven by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 6519llbl of ttrie harities ACL My examinatio included a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the Accounts, and seeking explanalions from you as Charity Trustees concernin8 any such matters. My role is to sta e whether any matèrial matter5 have come to my attention giving me Cause to believe l. That ac ounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of Charities Act. That the Accounts do not accord with those accounting records. That th Accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities A¢t. 4. That th re is further information needed for a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. Independent I have completed my examination and have no concerris in respect of the matters 111 to 141 listed above and, In connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawing io your attention. xaminerfs statement James Robinson WHR Accountan Chartered Certlfl¢d Accountants 56 Upper English Street Armagh 8T617LG
Hope Communlty Churth Craigavon Annual report al financial statements fortbe year ended 31 December 2020 Receipts nd Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2020 Unrestrfcted Funds 2020 Restrlctèd Funds 2020 Endowment Funds 2020 Total 2020 Total 2019 Recel Donations Gift Aid Bank Loan f r Rectory Other Inco Plate Collection 154.035 28,352 39,841 182,387 39,841 169,865 3.525 3,525 2,650 Total Recei 157.560 68,193 225,753 204,322 Pa ments Wagès and Salaries Church Running Costs Rental Costs Administrati Finance Cos Charitable Donations Capital Costs 57.967 22.718 16,000 6,747 206 30,712 lo.0 57,967 22,718 16,000 6,747 206 30,712 10,180 65,649 40,169 8,000 2,203 271 18,388 n Costs Total Pa ents 144,530 144,530 134,680 Surplus of Reoipts over Payments forthe year beforè tra sfers 13,030 68,193 81,223 69,642 Transfers to Loa account 15.121 15,121 15623 Surplus/lDeftcit) for the year f Recelpts over Payments 12.0911 68.193 66.102 S4,019 On Beha!!of the rustee5 Mr Andrew Gilpin, Treasurer Mr Glyn Owen, stee Date .
Hope Communlty Church Cralgavon Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 De¢ember 2020 Statem nt of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2020 Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Totsl 2020 2020 2020 2020 Cash Funds Current Accounts 141,261 100,000 241,261 Total Cash Funds 141.261 100.000 241,261 Asset retained for the Parishls own use Re ry House 105,642 105.642 Total Assets retained for 105.642 105,642 the Pa 'sh's own use On Behalf of t e Trustees Mr Andrew Gilpin, Treasurer Mr Glyn Owerl. Trustee Date .
Hope Community Church Cralgavon Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 l. Accoun ing Policies Set out below Payments Acco re the prlncipal accounting policies which have been adopted in the MplIatIon of the Receipts and nt and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities lal Recei s and Payments Account All items of income and expenditure included within tF>e Receipts and Payments A¢count have been ac¢ounted for on cash receipts basis. Ibl stateyent ot Assèts and Uabilitles 111 Ass ts retoinedfor the Porlsh's own use The a5 ets of tF)e Parish, retained for its own use comprise Rectory. The Re deem t ory House is re¢ognised at deemed cost le5S the current borrowings, which the Management Team represent the estimated fair value of the property èt l January 2020. e¢iation has been provided on the Rectory House as the current estimated residual value is not less than ing value and the remaining useful life currendy exceeds 50 years. No dep its car 2. Reconci iation of Cash Funds Total Cash Fund5 at beginning of the Year 75,159 Receipts for the Year 225,753 Paymènts for the Year 1159,6511 Total Cash Funds at end of the Year 141,261 io
Hope Community Church Craigavon Annual report and financial statèments for the year ended 31 December 2020 Notes to the nandal statements forthe year ended 31 December 2020 {continuedl 3. Movement in Funds Atljan 2020 Incomlng Resources Out8oing Resources At 31 Dec 2020 Transfers Unrestri ed funds General Fund 7S.159 225,753 159,651 141.261 75.159 225.753 159.651 141.261 Total funds 75,159 225.753 159,651 141,261 2020 2019 4. Chari Allocations from Church Funds 30.712 88 This is a sum a located annually by the Trustees to support several charities not included in collectlons for third parties. 5. Transactions with the Trustees No Trustees h ve received any money durin6 the year for any work carried out. 6. GoverDance Costs There were nO.goVernan costs incurred during the year. 7. Bank ans Dankse Bank L an for Rectory wa5 taken out in 2019. At the end of t e year, the closing balan on the loan was £151,7781£160.645- 20191