Life
CHURCH.
Life Church Bollington
Annual Accounting Statement
For the twelve months ending 31 December 2021
Registered charity number- 1051801
Charity Name: Bollington Christian Lrfe Church

Contents
Legal and Administrative Information
Report of the Trustees
Financial Review
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
li
Notes to the Financial Statements
Legal and Administrative Information
Legal Charity Name:
Bollin8ton Christian Life Church
Known as:
Ltfe Church- Bollington
Other names the charity is known by-. Bollington Linking Lives
Charity Web Site:
- bollington.org.uk
Registered charity number-
1051801
For financial year commencing:
For financial year ending on=
lJanuary 2021
31 December 2021
Charity's Principal Address:
Havrthorn Road. Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SKIO 5JN
Trust bankers=
TSB Bank Plc., Henry Duncan House, 120, George Street.
Edinburgh EH12 4LH
Independent Examiner.
Grace Accountin& 14 Holty Drive. Coventry. CV8 3QA
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Trustees, Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Bollington Christian Life Church
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements for the twelve months ended
31 December 2021.
The charity carries out its activities under the banner of Life Church- Bollington.
Reference and Administrative Information
Governing Document: The objectives. organisation. management and operations of Life Church Bollington 15
governed by a deed of trust, the oriEinal of which is held at Kingdom Bank in Nottingham.
Fellowshlp relationship: Life Church Bollington remains in relationship and fellowship with the churches foming
Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland, whose office is located at National Ministry Centre, Gf-F12, No 1-2
The Cottages. Deva Centre. Manchester, M3 7BE.
The principal addre55 and other ststutory infomiation about the charity is listed on the contents page.
Holding Trustees: The management of the trust is by a church council which has the power, by simple majority
vote, to appoint holding trustees who stand possessed of all the property of the trust.
Namè
Office {rf any)
Dates acted. rf not for
whole year
Name of person
entitled to appoint
trustees
Rev Stephen Thomas (Chairl
Mr Geofftey Richard Astje ';
Rev Hardd Olbver ISecretsry} .
HoldiTrJ Tnjstee
Holding Tnjstee
Holdllig Tn
New Trustee5 are made aware of the work of the charity ahead of joining the board. This includes being fully
briefed about the vision and purpose of the charity and being given infomiation on the role of a trustee.
No Trustees retired or were appointed in the period.
Accounts Preparation: The accounts are prepared on a Receipt5 and Payments Basis
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Trustees, Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Bollington Christian Life Church
Risk Management
Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity face5. Internal
control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and
projects.
Due to the current size of the charity, the trustees believe the risks to the charity to be small.
Controls used by the charity include=
Formal agendas for all Board activities
Strate8ic plannin& budgeting and management accounting
Formal written policies
Memorandums of Understanding with partner organisations
Clear authorisation and appraisal leve15
Charitable Objectives
The main objects of the trust remain those of the prodamation and furtherance of the Christian gospel message.
In detail, the objertsve5 are classified as follows:
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement in such ways and in such parts of the
United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time may think fit:
To relieve slckness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of
funds, goods or services of any kind including the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the
United Kingdom or the world as the church council from time to time think fit.
To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the church
council from time to time may think fit.
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Trustees. Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Bollington Christian Life Church
Activities and achievements of the charity during the year
This is the general report for the Year 2021 (January 1st- December 31st)
2021 continued as the former. to be a challengin8 year for everyone, and this brief rekx)rt outlines the work of the
church during this tryin8 year.
The focus of the church toward rts members, was the continuing deveh)pment of Discovery Groups. to help
people learn the ways of a Christian, and put them into practice. These small groups met in various locations and
social settings from homes, to cafes and restaurants. The developing method of leaming in a small group and the
study style were under constant review during the year, as this was a new approach for the church. Unfortunately
the continuing Covid-19 restrictions meant that the social interdction in these groups was curtailed due to
lockdown and social distancing.
Some nomial church services and events were resumed during the year. However contained by the continuing
pandemic. and consequent restrictions. Online seNices, through the medium of a Facebook group and a YouTube
thannel, were continued, thus allowing a weekly connection and worship opportunity to members of the church
family.
Though our Alpha Course outreach partially stalled due to lockdown, in July an Alpha began in the main buildin
and again this proved SUC￿SSfUl with new people attending.
The coffee morning outreach also restarted having been curtailed due to Covid-19.
The Linking Live5 befriending scheme, which relies so heavily on face to face time, having been severely restricted
due to lockdown regulations, On￿ more had opportunity to resume in-person visiting of their clients.
The churches generosity overseas has continued by regular support through World of Worth. in particular
sponding to the needs in Mozambique.
The redevelopment work on the building continued through 2021, as income for the proiert was received.
Though not yet finished, phase l of this work was significantly advanced during a very challenging year for both
builders and donors alike.
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Trustees, Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Bollington Christian Life Church
Financial Review
Principal Funding Sour
Total restricted and unrestricted gifts and donations in the 12-month period to 31 December 2021 amounted to
£113,846 12020.. £137.1401. a decrease of 17%. Unrestricted income amounted to £86,757 12020= £69.6261,
increasing 24.6%, with regular tithes and offering proving resilient through the Covid19 pandemic, whilst
restricted income reduced to £24.98912020: £67.5141 following a material year-on-year increase in the prior year
as the congregation fatthfully gave towards the church building fund.
Expense5 of £112,62312020= £125.902} were incurred. an decrease of 10.5% of which £71,29012020: £71,153)
related to unrestricted expenditure and £41.332 12020= £54,749) to restricted expenditure, primarily related to
the extension of the church building referenced earlier.
In the period to 31 December 2021. net incoming resources were £1,223 12020: EII,2381 of which the
unrestricted surplus amounted to £IS,46712020- deficit £1,528) and the restricted deficit amounted to £14,244
12020: surplus £12,7651- £2.914 12020-. £Nill was transferred from the Restricted Fund in the year. As at 31
December 2021, the church had total cash funds available to it of £37,161 12020: £35,938) of which £35,291
12020: £22.7391 was classified as unrestricted and £1.870 {2020= £13,199) as restricted. The￿ were no
outstanding loans or mortgages by the charity.
Freehold land and property, relating to Hawthom Road. Bollington, Macclesfield. Cheshire. SKIO 5JN is capitalised
on the balance sheet at £54.233. A valuation was carried out in 2014 that valued land and buildings at £140,000.
A further £570 is held in other fixed assets for which the current value is deemed to be £265.
Investment Policy
Aside from building and retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year, most of the Charity's funds are to be
spent in the short term to meet the charit￿5 objectives. Where surplus funds a￿ held over, these will be held on
deposit within the Charivs main banking facilities. If sub5tsntial funds are built up ahead of being deployed to
outwork the Charit(s objectives. the trustees will consider low risk bank overnight depositary facilities.
Reserve5 Policy
The policy of the church is to keep, in ￿SerVe funds, the equivalent of three months average running costs. The
church seeks to be prudent with its finances and is aware of the F)055ibility of fluduation5 in its income. It also
wishes to have funds in reserve to take advantage of opportunities that arise to expand the work or respond to
emergency needs as they arise. For this reason. the Trustees deem it wise to set aside funds equivalent to at least
three months average running costs at this time. In order to ensure that fund5 are kept at this level the Trustees
have agreed to set aside any surplus income and pay it into the bu5ine55 account on a regular basis until this level
is reached. Details of this can be found in our financial Statement. The level of our reserves is monitored quarterly
at the Trustees meeting.
At the balance sheet date. the church holds, in unrestricted cash reserves, the equivalent of four12019: four)
months total unrestricted operating expenditure.
The board of trustees have approved the report above.
Signed:
Full Name: H Oliver
Position: Secretary
Date:
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Annual Atcounting Statement

Independent Examiners Report on the Annual Accounts
Report to the trustees of Bollington Christian Life Church
Registered Charity number= 1052316
For accounts covering twefve-month period ended- 31 December 2021 p￿pared on a Receipts and Payments basis.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and Independent Examiner
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe
2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145
of the 2011 A¢t,' to follow the procedures laid down in the general Dirertions grven by the Charity Commission under sectlon
14515llbl of the 2011 Art- and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My exarnination was Carried out in accordance with the general DiTections given by the Charity Commission. An examinatlon
includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also include5 con5ideraiion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as
trustees concerning any 5uth matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit and consequently no opinion is Biven 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 rnatter has Come to my attention-
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Art- and to prepare accounts which accord with the
accounting records and comply wth the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met,. or
121 to whith. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached."
In connecrion wlth my examination, no other matter. except that referred to in the above paragraphs, have come to my
attention..
lil Which g¢ves me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirernents
lal to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act- and
Ibl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5 and to comply with the accounting requiremertts of the 2011
Art have not been met.. or
21 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be
reached.
Name:
Grace Accountin8
Date=
Address-
Grace Accounti￿ Ryton on Dunsmore. Warwickshire
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Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2021
Bollington Christian Life Church - Chartty Number 1051801
Section A
Unrestrlcted Funds
Recelpts
Breakdown Using Chvn Anatysis
2021
2020
Gifts& Voluntary Rec•ipts
Gif(s Tbthes & Olknros
Income Tax R&o*ry ￿ Gtft Aid
Gifts in Kind & Legacies
51,236
14.593
12,440
81.520
65.829
Rac8ipts from Trading Aclivilies Subscriptitms & Fees
Recelpts eamed from assets
Renls R￿e1￿￿
Other Roc•lpts
SurKYry Income
Interest Re0￿￿ed
200
5,038
3.597
5,237
3,797
TOTAL RECEIPTS
86,757
69,626
Payments
Breakdown Using I￿n Anatysis
2021
2020
2020
Mlnlsty & Mlsslon Payments
Ministry saI￿7es & Ex￿￿e$
J￿10T ChJTch & E￿WisM
Grfls and SrKmscKship knds rdeasgj
Subs & [k)natI￿lS lo UK Ministries
Mission lrips I Cherseas Donatior
CL¥rtributTrons to AOG Fu￿JS
53.074
493
52,528
37
3,392
813
210
2,400
3.187
2.070
60.352
59,380
Pa￿ents for Admini*atlon.
Property, Publicity and
Management
T￿e￿one. Staticwy. & PoSt￿je
Rent. Rates. ￿ght & Heal
Ad￿tIs1￿j
P￿rtY Ex1￿$0$ and knSura￿e
Bank charges
Lega & Accountirwj Charges
Planl & Equipmwrt Cost$
Miscellawus Exper￿eS
616
2,928
132
5,134
753
3.387
140
260
128
2,393
2.140
10.939
11,774
Other Payments (M)tco￿try as
Ex￿r￿j￿Ure1
PU￿baSe offfixed assets
A(fiuslÉrKJ it&ns
Mortgage Principal Repaid
TOTAL PAYMENTS
71.2
71.154
Net Surplus l {Deficit)
Transfer fromllknl Restricted Funds
Cash Funds last year erKI
Cash Funds thisyear end
15.467
{2,9141
22.739
35,291
11.5281
24,266
22,739
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Annual Acujuftbry Jlatement

Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2021
Bollington Christian Life thurch- Charity Number 1051801
Section B
Restricted Income Funds
Receipts
Breakdown Using (Xvn Anatysis
2021
20
2020
2020
Gifts & Voluntsry Receipts
Gifts Trthes & 0￿rir￿S
Income Tax Reco4ery on Gift Aid
Linking Irwne
Bulding Fund Income
Vision Mozamixque Srmsorship
1.733
6.550
674
16.032
15,852
6.550
1,655
40.407
24,989
Receipts from Tradlng Activltlos L￿ Rent ReCa￿d
2,11KJ
3.050
2,100
3.050
Receipts earnèd from assets
B￿k interest
Other Receipts
Grants Receiwl
Other
TOTAL RECEIPTS
27,089
67.514
Payments
Breakdown Using Own Analysis
2020
2020
PAlnlsty & Mission Payments
Costs of Ministry sLp￿t
nking Li
Gifts and SF*Jnscrfship rdeased
Subs & Don*ions lo UK Ministries
MISSI(￿ tri￿ l (kneas t*￿allonS
75
990
8.058
113
1,243
1.9)7
9.237
Payments for Administration.
Property. Publl¢ity and
Management
LCP Costs
Stationery & PIiTrtirKJ
Rent. Rates Litht & Heat
Property Repair5 & Maintenance
Equipment Repairs & Renwals
Legal & Professional thts
Mis¢8llaneous Expenditure
2.645
2,784
91
1,881
145
374
5,130
Other Payments (not c￿jnI￿ as
E<￿￿thjr81
Buildiro FurKI Ex￿￿￿lture
36,635
40.382
36.635
40,382
TOTAL PAYMENTS
41.332
54,749
Net Surplus l {Defi¢ltl
Transfer Itolmrom C*neral Funds
Cash Funds last year end
Cash Funds thisyear end
{142441
2.914
13.199
1.870
11765
434
13.199
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Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2021
Bollington Christian Lrfe thurch- Charity Number 1051801
S￿tiOn C
EndO￿T￿tt Furmjs
The Charity does not have any Pernianent or Exp￿￿ble Endowment Funds
S￿￿'on D
Statement of Assets and Liabilib'es at Year End
Cash Funds
ilnr#stricted funds Re*lcted funds to Endowment funds
to nearest £
neaTest£
to nearest £
35,191
Cash in Bank - Church
Cash in Bank- Linking Li
Balances held in Deposit Acc(yJnt ILLI
Cash in h8rKI
Total Cash Funds
924
35,291
1,870
Other Moneta Assets
Ihrethcted funds Restricted fundsto Endowment funds
to neare&£
nearèst £
to nearest £
Inc(Mn8 Tax Claim Due br Repayment
ReCo￿rable Grants
other DebtL¥S & Prepayments
37
Total Other Monetary Assets
37
Investment Assets
Fund to which It
belongs
Current Valu¢
Term Deposits
Other In￿lMentS
FuThJs
Total Investment Assets
Assets Retained for Cha
own use
Fund to whlch 11
belong$
Curront Valuo
La￿fj and Builthngs
Plant and Equipment
Fixtures and Fittings
CcKnpuier Equipmant
Plant and Equipmwl
Cunputer Equiwnenl
Total Retalned Assets
54.233
Getwal FuThJ
General FuThJ
Gerwdl Fund
Restrict￿ Funds
RestrKt&J Funds
570
265
265
Liabililies
Fund to which it
belong$
Amount du• withln
onè year (Currentl
Balance due after
one year (Long
Tèrm)
Unpaid In¢(xne Tax & N.1. due
Unp8id Salaries & Wages
Supplier5 Accounts DL
Independent Examinus ACc￿nt t
ContiTrJent Liabilbties
Other Liabilities
Gawal Fund
Gwal FurNI
Gwal F￿)d
140
Genwal FurKI
General
Total Liabllltles
140
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
The princip31 accounting policie5 are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout
the year.
Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of the general objectives of the
charity-
Designated funds are unrestrirted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or throuBh the terms of an
appeal.
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Life
CHURCH.
Life Church Bollington
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