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Life Church Barnton
Annual Accounting Statement
For the twelve months ending 31 December 2022
Registered charity number: 1051803
Charity Name: Barnton Pentecostal Church

Contents
Legal and Administrative Information
Report of the Trustees
Financial Review
Independent Ex3miners Report
Statement of Financial Activities
io
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
Legal and Administrative Information
Legal Charity Name=
Barnton Pentecostal Church
Known as-
Life Church- Barnton
Charity Web Site:
v4ww.lifechurchbarnton.co.uk
Registered charity number=
1051803
For financial year commencing-
For financial year ending on=
ljanuary 2022
31 December 2022
Charity's Principal Addre55-
Blackcroft Avenue. Barnton. Northwich. Cheshire CW8 4HP
Trust bankers:
National Westminster Bank Ltd.. The Bull Ring. Northwich.
Cheshire CW9 5BN
Independent Examiner.
Grace Accountin& 14 Holty Drive, Coventry. CV8 3QA
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Trustees, Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Life Church - Barnton
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial ststements for the twelve months ended
31 De￿mber 2022.
The charity carries out its activities under the banner of Life Church- 8amton.
Reference and Administrative Information
Governing Document= The objectives. organisation. management and oper4tion5 of Life Church Barnton is
governed by a deed of trust, the original of which is held at Kingdom Bank in Nottingham.
Fellowship relationship: Life Church Barnton remains in relationship and fellowship with the churches forming
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 address and other statutory infom)ation 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.
Name '
Office {if any)
Dates acted. rf not for
whole year
Name of person
entitled to appoint
trustees
Rev Stephen Thomas .
Rev Andrew Taylor .
Rev An(irew Webb ."
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee (Chairman)
New Trustees 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 bein8 given information on the role of a trustee.
No Trustees retired or were appointed in the period.
Accounts Preparation: The accounts are prepared on a Receipts and Payments Basis
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Trustees, Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Life Church - Barnton
Risk Management
Where appropriate, Systems or prO￿d￿reS have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. 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 risk5 to the charity to be small.
Controls used by the charity include:
Formal agendas for all Board actrvities
Strategic planning, budgeting and management accounting
Formal written F)olicies
Memorandums of Understanding with partnerorganisations
Clear authorisation and appraisal levels
Charitable Objectives
The main objects of the trust remain those of the proclamation and furtheran￿ of the Christian gospel message.
In detail. the objectives 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 frt:
To relieve sickness 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 coun5elling 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 Life Church - Barnton
Activities and achievements of the charity during the year
The 2022 newyear was very exciting for Life Church.
Following the Covid-19 pandemic which came to an end we were able to open up our new ministry pro8ram. Our
"Rainbows" parent and toddler group was open twice per week serving up to 30 families per week and we also
reopened our"ignite" youth group attracting up to 20 teenagers per week on a Tuesday evening.
Our new volunteer staff were successfully pro￿5$ed through the "Safeguard DBS" process using our partnership
with Thirty-one Eight.
The property the charity owned at 101 Runcorn Road, Bamton was 5uccessfvlly mat*eted and the completion of
the sale was during May 2022. Thi5 financial boost gave us stability as we move into our future. Some of the funds
were released to change some of the old leaking windows and we installed new UPVC windows with double
glazed units creating a better look aesthetically as well us helping to reduce our carbon footprint through reduced
and better heating. We also installed a new aluminium fire door to the main exit from the front profile stairwell
(The old door was becomin8 unusable and so was a high priority).
A team comprising of two teaching staff and ten year 10 students accompanied our lead Pastor to Bucharest for
an exciting mission trip during May. The team volunteered to work wtth the "Help Autism" NGO. They renovated
a playground as well as donating over £1.5(Kl of play equipment to the centre. The team also sponsored a group
of teenagers with autism to join the team and visit the "Mogosoaia Palace".
Church attendance also began to in¢￿aSe during 2022 wtth new families joining the church. The volunteers
helped to paint the church main hall and undertook some small renovations that were required. We also
relaunched our Life group study program during 2022.
The Restore Charity Shop opened the new Refresh Cafe that began by serving a range of beverages, small Snacks
and cakes. A grant of £1,000 donated by the Northwich Police Force provided some new furniture and
equipment. The "Beach Tennis Club" from Hartford donated £1,5(K) that provided two match play table tennis
tables and equipment for our Ignite program (also used by adults) and 4 Samsung tsblets that will be donated to
autism NGO projects in Romania during 2023.
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Trustees, Annual Report
Report to the trustees of Life Church - Barnton
Financial Review
Principal Funding Sources
Total restricted and unrestricted gifts and donations in the 12-month period to 31 December 2022 amounted to
£169,715. Unrestricted income amounted to £159,373 of which £112,920 related to the proceeds of the sale of
101 Runcorn Road, Barnton. Restricted income was £10.342. predominantly missions giving and the receipt of a
£1,5￿) grant.
Expenses of £l(X).655 were incurred, of which £91.853 related to unrestricted expenditure, including the
repayment of short-tem loans of £21,163, £8,802 related to restricted expenditure.
In the period to 31 December 2022. net income resources were £69.060 of which the unrestricted surplus
amounted to £67.520 and the restricted surplus amounted to £1.540. £5,506 was transferred to the Restricted
Fund in the year. As at 31 December 2022, the church had total cash funds available to it of £75,845 12021=
£6,745) of which £75,445 12021: £2.4191 was classified as unrestricted and £4c￿l202j= £4.3361 as restricted.
There were no outstanding loans or mortgages by the charty12021: Loan £15.(ml.
Freehold land and property, relating to Hawthom Road, Bollington, Macclesfield. Cheshire, SKIO 5JN is capitalised
on the balance sheet at a book value of £350.QKX). A valuation wa5 carried out in 2022 that valued land and
buildin85 at £350,￿. A further £2.110 is held in other fixed assets.
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 charities objectives. Where surplus funds are held over, these will be held on
deposit within the Charivs main banking facilities. If substantial funds are built up ahead of being deployed to
outwork the Charit¢s objectives, the trustees will consider low risk bank ovemight depositary facilities.
Reserves Policy
The policy of the church is to keep. in reserve funds. the equNalent to three months average running costs. The
church seeks to be prudent with its finances and is aware of the p)ssibility of fluctuations 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 Kingdom Bank 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
quarterW at the Trustees meeting.
At the balance sheet date. the church holds. in unrestricted cash reserves. cash in excess of its reserve5
requirement.
The board of trustees have approved the report above.
Signed:
Full Name.. Andrew Webb
Position: Chair of Trustees
Date-
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Independent Examiners Report
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2022
Life Church- Barnton - Charity Number 1051803
Report to the trustees / members of Barnton Pentecostal Church
Registered Charity number.. 1051803
For a¢¢ounts covering twelvtrmonth period ended: 31 December 2022 prepared on a R￿ipts and Payments basi5.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and Independent Examiner
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this yèar ¥Jnder 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 Act- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
14515llbl of the 2011 Act- and 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
retords. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts 3nd 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 èxaminer's staternent
In connection with my exarninaiion. no matter has corne to my attention:
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that In any material respect the requlrements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act- arbd to Prepa￿ accounts which accord with the
accounting records and comply with the accountin@ requirements of the 2011 Act have not been rnet- or
121 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undefstanding of the accounts to be
reathed."
In conne¢tion with my examination. no other matter. except that referred to in the above paragraphs, have come to my
attention:
111 Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respert the requirements
lal to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and
Ibl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records 3nd to comply with the 3ctountlng requirements of the 2011
Act have not been met: or
21 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in or(ler to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Name..
Grace Accounting
Date..
Address..
Grace Accountin& Ryton on Dunsmore, Warwtkshire
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Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2022
Life Church- Barnton- Charity NLFmber 1051803
Section A
Unrestricted FU￿15
Receipts
Breakdown Uslng (hvn Analysls
2022
2022
Rocelpts from Trading Activltlos
Refresh Cafe Irm
Cost of Sales
Cortrknrthjn from Refresh
2,158
1,876
283
Restore IrKome
Cost of Sa￿s
14,861
232
G1ft5 & Voluntary Recelpts
Grfls Trt￿ & OfferiTrJs
lrtorrE Tax Recovery on Grft Aij
s￿￿1p11)n% & Fees
Grfts in Kirnl & LgJacies
14,151
2,762
5,002
21,914
R•c8lpts •amed from assets
Rerts Re¢eTh￿l
8,517
8,517
Other Receipts
72
112.920
1,000
Sak of A%%ets
114,030
TOTAL RECEIPTS
159,373
Payments
Breakdown Using CAvn Analysis
2022
2022
Mlnlstry & Mission PayThwnts
Miristry SaL4ri&% &
JLmr thrch & Ewaryeffism
SLtJs & [k)rot￿S to U< Mirislr
Cortrkn￿)r￿ to AOG Ffftls
23.353
747
413
612
25,125
Paymgnts for AAmlnSstratlon.
Property, Publlcity and
Manag•Thnt
TdeplX)￿, SlalKThry. & Post•J8
Rert, Rates. LKJtrt & Fknt
AthrtiswvJ
PropErty
Bart dwrges
Interr￿1 Cosls
offi￿ Salar￿$ & Exper6es
Legal & AccourtiryJ CtrHrgès
Plani & Eqlop￿￿rt Costs
Calwrg. ErtertanTrJ & Fthpitalty
99
5.191
165
15,001
129
472
11,839
430
7,126
1,469
45.565
Othgr Paymènts IP*IcoLY*tyas
E)petvJiifftl
Loan P￿￿1paI Rep8KI
Adil￿ry items
21.163
21,163
TOTAL PAYMENTS
91,853
Net Surplus l (Deficit)
Transfer fromlltol Restrirted Funds
Cash Fund$ last ￿ar end
¢￿h Funds this year end
67,520
5,506
2,419
75.445
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Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2022
Life Church- Barnton- Charity Number 1051803
Section B
Restricted Income Funds
Receipts
Brnakdown Using (￿n Analysis
2022
2022
Glfts & VO￿ntary Recelpts
Gifts Trtl*s & Offerirgs
IFr¢xne Tax RecoNw on Glft Aid
miss￿ Ir￿ff
722
8,842
Rècelpts earn8d from assets
Bat* H*erest
Other Receipts
Grarts
Ot
1,500
10,342
TOTAL RECEIPTS
Payments
Breakdown Using Chvn Analysis
2022
2022
Ministry & Mission Payff*nts
Costs of Miristry Styport
Grfls arKI SpoTwslip fu)Js r*ased
Subs & to UK mristr￿S
Mtss¥)n trips l Overseas tk)nalhy
1.257
7.545
8.802
Payments for AdMinSstra￿0n,
Propèrty. Publicty and
Managem•nt
StatKNw & Prirtw
Rent. Rates L¥JM & F￿al
Property Repairs & Mau*ena
Eqwmert Repaws & Rerewals
Legal & Profess(Thl Costs
MIscelkn￿ Exp¥x1itLre
Other Payments Iml¢rAmbrnJas
Eyrdithl
TOTAL PAYMENTS
8,802
Net Surplus I (Deficit)
Transfer Itoyfrom General Funds
Cash Funds Last year end
Cash Funds this year end
15,5061
4,366
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Accounting Statement
For the 12 month period to 31 December 2022
Life Church - Barnton - Charity Number 1051803
Sectlon C
Endowff*nt Funds
Tho Charity does not have any Permanent or ExpwKlable Endowment Funds
Section D
Staten*nt of Assets and Liabilities at Year End
Unre*icled funds Re*icted funds to Endowmerrt funds
5,331
Cash Funds
Cash in Bank - Church
Cash in Bank - Santand
Balan¢es Nd in Kirydom B3
Cash in hand
70.113
Total Cash Funds
75.445
Other Monetary Assets
Unreartcted funds R•strlcted fvnd$ to Endowment frJTbds
to neatsst £
noarest £
to n•arest £
Income Tax aairn Due ts Repaymwl
R￿0￿rable Grants
Otlw Debtors & PrepaYm￿S
Tolal Ixher Monetary Assets
Investment Assets
Term D8POSits
Olher In￿lMentS
Fund to whleh It
Current Value
Gwal FLnts
Total Investment Assets
Assets Retained for Charity's
own use
Fund to whlch 11
bèlongs
Current Value
Land and Builthros
Plant aryj Equipm*
Fixtures arxfj FrttiThJs
omputer Equipment
Plant arKS EqUipM￿t
Computw Equipm&rt
Total Retsined Assets
GaHal FWKI
G￿1 FLnO
G￿￿1 F￿d
FL¥)d
R*trict&J FLY
Re51rict&l FLmds
11.593
1.W29
14630
352,110
Liabilltles
Unpaid Income Tax & N.1. due
Unpad Salaries & WaJes
Sup￿lers Acctyjnts tKJe
lThlep￿dent Examiners Accryjrrt t
Continwt LiabilÉtie5
Oiher Liabiliti&%
Total Liabilities
Fund to whlch St Amount due within Balanc• due after
G￿er￿ FLmd
FLmd
G￿er31 Flnl
Gweral Fthj
Gwal F￿d
Ga)eral Fund
200
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
The piincipal accountin8 policie5 are summarised below. The a¢counting policie5 have been applied consistently throughout
the year.
Basls of accountin
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at ihe discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the
charity.
Designated lunds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
Restrirted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an
appeal.
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